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Holiday Tree Ben Lomond Holidays Local News 

Ben Lomond to Spark Holiday Cheer with a Tree Lighting Party

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By Blake Holiday The air in Ben Lomond will soon be filled with warmth and holiday spirit as the mountain community comes together for a brand-new tradition: an annual Tree Lighting Party at the Ben Lomond Fire Department. On Sunday, December 1, 2024, from 4 to 7 pm, the Ben Lomond Village Alliance (BLVA) will host this festive gathering that… Read More
highway 17 wildlife crossing Environment Local News 

Highway 17 Wildlife and Trail Crossings Project Moves Forward

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The long-anticipated Highway 17 Wildlife and Trail Crossing Project reached a significant milestone with completion of the environmental review by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen). This is a significant step forward for this project that will enhance both wildlife health and safety and recreational access across the heavily used Highway 17 in an area that is a known… Read More
Ben Lomond Transfer Station landfill Local News Resource 

Ben Lomond CRV Redemption Services to End July 2025

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BEN LOMOND TRANSFER STATION AND RECYCLING CENTER TO REMAIN OPEN California Redemption Value (CRV) redemption services at the Ben Lomond Transfer Station will end on July 1, 2025, although the station and its Recycling Center will remain open. The transfer station’s recycling center will continue to accept CRV beverage containers for recycling, but it will no longer offer cash refunds… Read More
Bigfoot Museum Felton California Local News Main Street SLV Real Estate Commercial Valley People 

Iconic Bigfoot Museum Building on the Market

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Felton Roadside Attraction to Evolve By Julie Horner The two-room building at the corner of Highway 9 and San Lorenzo Avenue that currently houses the Bigfoot Discovery Museum is for sale. Located near Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, the 390 square foot single family residence was built in 1949 on a 3,398 square foot lot that includes a fenced side… Read More
Painted Mandolin Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Roundup: Weekend November 14 – November 17

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Live Music Santa Cruz! Here’s the weekend roundup for Thursday, November 14 through Sunday, November 17! 🎶 Thursday, November 14 🎶 🎶 Friday, November 15 🎶 🎶 Saturday, November 16 🎶 🎶 Sunday, November 17 🎶 🌟 Hot Ticket Alert 🌟 Enjoy your Weekend in Santa Cruz! 🎸🎷 *** The weekend roundup of live music is compiled by Julie Horner… Read More
narcan at ben lomond health Health Local News 

24/7 Access to Narcan at Mountain Health Center

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Santa Cruz Community Health Partners with Central Coast Overdose Prevention to Provide 24/7 Access to Naloxone (Narcan) in the San Lorenzo Valley 24/7 access to Naloxone (Narcan) is now available in the San Lorenzo Valley. A Narcan Now box, stocked with naloxone, has been installed outside the entrance to the Mountain Health Center (MHC), making this life-saving medication readily available… Read More
John Kunkel Local News Water 

SLV Water District Board Appoints Interim GM

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The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) Board of Directors has approved a contract for John Kunkel to be the public agency’s Interim General Manager. In a statement, the district confirmed, “Kunkel has extensive experience in local government. A former chief of police, he has served as city manager in several communities. Most recently, he was the interim City Manager… Read More