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Crisis Stabilization 800 Government Health 

Santa Cruz County Opens New 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Center for Youth

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Santa Cruz County now has a dedicated crisis center for young people in mental health emergencies — and it’s open around the clock. The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) at the Hope Forward | Esperanza Adelante Youth Crisis Center officially opened its doors at 5300 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz. Run by Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health in partnership with nonprofit… Read More
Letter to the Editor Letters 

Letter: Prepare for Today’s Wildfires, Not Yesterday’s Departments

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The larger concern for me is whether our current fire service structure is truly prepared for the kind of wildfire behavior we are now seeing in California. Wind-driven fires, extreme fire weather, rapid ember spread, evacuation complexity, and year-round fire seasons have changed the landscape dramatically over the last couple of decades. These incidents require advanced training, regional coordination, sophisticated… Read More
Felton Fire Assessment Tax Fire Departments 

What Felton Voters Need to Know About the Felton Fire Assessment Tax

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To report this story, the SLV Post reviewed Felton Fire District’s own budget documents, the LAFCO countywide governance report, the district’s draft staffing projections and engineer’s reports, and conducted interviews with Felton Fire’s interim chief, regional fire chiefs, fire professionals countywide, and Santa Cruz County and LAFCO officials. By Mary Andersen Updated 5/26/2026 Ballots have arrived in Felton mailboxes. Here… Read More
Brookdale Home History Real Estate 

The Brookdale Nature Writer Who Helped Save Big Basin

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The historic home of an early conservationist — now offered for sale in Brookdale. By MaryBeth McLaughlin, The Mountain Ear Real Estate Columnist  More than a hundred years ago, a writer named Virginia Garland Ballen lived in Brookdale among the redwoods. From her mountain home she wrote newspaper columns about wildflowers, birds, forest ponds, and the quiet life of the… Read More
Slingshot Improve Trio Music 

Slingshot Improv Trio Celebrates ‘Elasticity’

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New Music Release Party at Woodhouse Brews Julie Horner with Bret Bailey Jazz fusion enthusiasts rejoice! Jamband powerhouse Slingshot Improv Trio unleashes their debut album, Elasticity, “a sweet sonic explosion of spontaneous grooves and boundary‑pushing sound” on Friday, May 29, 2026. The group celebrates the release of their first CD and digital download availability with a dance party that night… Read More
rescue dog of the year Local News Valley People 

2026 Rescue Dog of the Year Finds a Home in Boulder Creek

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Meet Teddy, the 2026 Pedigree Foundation Rescue Dog of the Year. Teddy is an older dog who found a loving Boulder Creek family through Muttville Senior Dog Rescue’s “Seniors for Seniors” program, which pairs mature dogs with golden-aged adopters.  Teddy came to Muttville from a Bakersfield shelter last fall. His adopter, Julie Kimball, and her husband Ralph, said that their… Read More
Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency Local News Water 

SMGWA Seeks Well Owner Representative for Board Vacancy

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The Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency (SMGWA) has an opening on its Board of Directors and is looking for a Well Owner Alternate Representative to fill it. SMGWA was established in 2017 to manage groundwater sustainability in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley areas under California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. This is a chance to have a real voice in… Read More
Road work ahead Local News Traffic 

Highway 9 Construction Projects to Affect Traffic Through May

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Travelers on Highway 9 in the San Lorenzo Valley should expect daytime one-way reversing traffic control at multiple locations throughout the week of May 11, with some disruptions extending well beyond that. Bridge Replacements North of Boulder Creek The most significant ongoing work is the Highway 9 San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek Bridge Replacement Project, which involves the full… Read More