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Column Alison Steele Food & Drink

Apple & Huckleberry Hand Pies

October 21, 2023October 21, 2023 slvpost.comautumn, baking0 comment

By Alison Steele For our family, applesauce, apple butter, and cider are the easiest ways to preserve the bounty of the apple trees. I’ve moved away from stovetop stock pots in favor of the electric slow cooker as an energy and time saver, but when the crispness of fall mornings begins, so does the pie making. It’s a labor of… Read More

Columns Outdoors

Golden Moments: The Zen of Mindful Picnicking in Autumn

October 16, 2023October 29, 2023 slvpost.comhenry cowell, hiking, picnic, redwoods, Santa Cruz Mountains0 comment

By Luke Allis Mindful Picnicking is the practice of savoring the simple pleasures of outdoor dining, where we fully immerse ourselves in the natural surroundings and the flavors of carefully curated seasonal delectables. As we transition into the fall, mindful picnicking can help us adapt to seasonal changes and foster a deep sense of gratitude for the autumnal experiences and… Read More

Art Local News

Local Artist Juko Holiday Debuts New Artwork

October 15, 2023October 28, 2023 slvpost.comexhibits, local artist, modern art, open studios0 comment

By Blakeman Holiday Among the many accomplishments on Dr. Juko Holiday’s resume, we can soon add ‘Open Studios Artist’ to the list. This Ben Lomond resident, Ease Mountain Yoga founder, integrative mental health practitioner, and CZU fire survivor, will showcase her recent artwork during October’s Open Studios Art Tour. The event marks the first time she is sharing her abstract… Read More

Columns Real Estate

You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know | Real Estate

October 15, 2023October 29, 2023 slvpost.comreal estate0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer Or, in this story, what your agent doesn’t know. Recently I witnessed an unbelievable mishandling of the marketing for a rural property listing. The sellers had chosen a REALTOR from a nearby city to represent them. As the story unfolded, I learned that their successful agent had left for vacation (without telling their client), and let… Read More

Local News Water

SLV Water: Rate Increases on the Horizon

October 15, 2023October 27, 2023 slvpost.comrate increase, slv water0 comment

By Bob Fultz The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) has started the process to raise rates, ultimately leading to a community vote. I’m a member of the SLVWD Board of Directors but speaking only for myself. Our community has a dual role with respect to District operations and governance. We are customers purchasing water from the District. But we… Read More

Columns Music

Going With the Flow: Local Band Love Creek Releases First Album

October 14, 2023October 27, 2023 slvpost.comlocal bands, Music0 comment

By Julie Horner “We have some exciting news!!” Malakai Lawton messaged. “We are so happy to announce that we are going to be releasing a live album in the next few weeks!” Recorded on location at the Farmer and the Flea festival at Skypark in Scotts Valley this summer, Love Creek’s EP of originals and covers called “Redwood Grove,” recorded… Read More

Commentary Local News

Supervisor McPherson’s Retirement Opens Space for SLV Community Forum

October 12, 2023October 21, 2023 slvpost.comcommunity council, community forum0 comment

By Jayme Ackemann Recently, Supervisor McPherson announced his decision to retire from public life. Bruce McPherson’s entire adult life has been dedicated, in one way or another, to the people of Santa Cruz County and there is much for which to be grateful. McPherson was an early adopter of the concept of “Community Choice” when it came to our community’s… Read More

Local News Outdoors

Soquel Demonstration State Forest Reopening

October 9, 2023October 21, 2023 slvpost.comhiking, soquel0 comment

The Soquel Demonstration State Forest is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, after a lengthy closure due to winter storms. Since the closure, road repairs have been completed and roadways have been cleared of fallen trees and debris. Work is ongoing, so visitors will see trucks and heavy equipment in various locations in the forest. CAL FIRE requests… Read More

History Local News

A History of the Founding of Felton Covered Bridge Park

October 8, 2023October 21, 2023 slvpost.comfelton, history0 comment

By Lisa Robinson Imagine driving into Felton across the covered bridge. Before 1938, that was the county road. Signs, attached to the bridge, cautioned drivers of vehicles over 10 tons. “Every time a heavily loaded truck crosses the covered bridge it gets spooky. It creaks, and groans and acts like it was about to pass all in.” But that all… Read More

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Infrastructure Local News Transportation

Full Closure on Hwy 236 October 18

October 8, 2023October 21, 2023 slvpost.comroad closure0 comment

UPDATE: Highway 236 is now open one-way reversing with a traffic signal. A concrete pour for the construction of a retaining wall will result in the full closure of upper Highway 236 in the Santa Cruz Mountains on Wednesday, October 18 from 6 to 11 am. The work site is located two miles south of the upper junction of Highway… Read More