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Damian's Ladder home repairs for seniors Community Local News 

Damians Ladder: Low and No-Cost Home Repairs for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

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Founded in 2023, Damians Ladder is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley. By providing home repairs and modifications at no-cost or low-cost depending on the homeowner’s situation, the organization helps residents live safely and comfortably in their homes for as long as possible. Addressing a Critical… Read More
blue lupine at quail hollow ranch park Hikes Outdoors Photography Recreation 

Lupine and Wild Iris at Quail Hollow Ranch

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Lupin near the Discovery Loop at Quail Hollow Ranch Park in Felton, and the wild Iris are having a field day! Photos by Julie Horner If You Go Quail Hollow Ranch County ParkPark informationScenic nature preserve on 300 acres with a visitors center. Enjoy organized walk and educational programs.Public restroom · Picnic tables Address: 800 Quail Hollow Rd, Felton, CA… Read More
May Day music and art festival Pie Ranch Festivals Music 

May Day Music Festival Celebrates Community

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Popular Do-It-Ourselves Gathering Returns  By Julie Horner In full-throated celebration of spring, the 4th Annual May Day Music Festival takes place on the gorgeous Northern Santa Cruz County coast Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, 2025. Founded by Anil Prajapati, owner of Lille Aeske Arthouse in Boulder Creek, the festival has grown since its sunny origins at Hallcrest Vineyards… Read More
Surfnet Communications broadband Infrastructure Local News 

Surfnet Announces New High Speed Fiber Internet in the Santa Cruz Mountains

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SANTA CRUZ, CA — Internet service provider Surfnet Communications (Surfnet) announced completion of Phase 1 of its grant-funded project to build new fiber infrastructure. Phase 1 includes locations in the Summit Area of the Santa Cruz Mountains in both Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties. The ultimate goal of the project is to serve 1,400 customers in the area. Attendees… Read More
Christina Davis author Books Local News Valley People 

Boulder Creek’s Christina Davis to Release New Children’s Book

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Story Aims to Teach Kids About Personal Finance Christina Davis, a Boulder Creek native and Central Coast author, will release her fourth children’s book for National Financial Literacy Month in April. “Tilly the Troll’s Shopping Spree” aims to teach kids the difference between mindful spending and impulse buying through a relatable story. “I’m really passionate about teaching personal finance to… Read More
CHP California Highway Patrol Local News Public Safety 

CHP Cracks Down on Speeding, Reckless Driving on Highway 9

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BOULDER CREEK, CA — In response to growing concerns from residents, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is launching a targeted enforcement campaign along Highway 9 to curb speeding and reckless driving. The initiative follows a recent Boulder Creek town hall meeting hosted by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, where locals voiced frustration over dangerous driving behaviors on the busy… Read More
Column: Josh Reilly Columns Gardening 

Spring Gardening Rituals: Weeding and Tending Soil

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By Josh Reilly I’m Weeding in the Rain, I’m Weeding in the Rain! Watching Spring rainfall is one of the most satisfying, if maddening rituals of gardening. The rhythmic drumming of rain on the roof brings relief and joy, partly because in California drought is the default, water is expensive, and hot, dry conditions can bring real destruction. We hope,… Read More
clampers at junction park Boulder Creek Community Local News Parks 

Clampers Install New Safety Fence at Junction Park

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Members of E. Clampus Vitus Branciforte Chapter 1797 helped out at Junction Park in Boulder Creek this past winter by putting up a safety fence. “Your efforts in enhancing safety and assisting our community are truly appreciated,” Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks District said in a statement. “It’s wonderful to see such dedication to improving our shared spaces. Thank you… Read More