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The San Lorenzo Valley Post is your essential guide to life in the Santa Cruz Mountains. We're dedicated to delivering the latest news, events, and stories that matter to our community. From local government to schools, from environmental issues to the arts, we're committed to providing comprehensive and unbiased coverage. We believe in the power of community journalism and strive to be a platform for diverse voices.

Column: MC Dwyer Real Estate

Late Summer Housing Market Update

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 slvpost.com

By M.C. Dwyer As we move toward the end of summer, the housing market is showing resilience and adaptability. After peaking at 7.8% last fall, 30 year fixed mortgage rates fell dramatically. Lower inflation and softer national employment figures have led the Federal Reserve to hint at a potential rate decrease as early as September. While the Fed doesn’t directly… Read More

Photography

A Big Basin Tiger Lily

August 21, 2024February 8, 2025 slvpost.com

By David Chadwick The elusive Tiger Lily (Lilium pardalinum) is a perennial wildflower native to California and grows in the Santa Cruz Mountains along shady creeks. Blooming from June to September, they can grow to 5 to 6 feet tall and can often appear in clusters of blooms along a streambed. The striking orange flowers are a sweet reward for… Read More

Column: Josh Reilly Columns Gardening

Deer and Gopher Resistant Plants

August 18, 2024August 29, 2024 slvpost.com

By Josh Reilly I’m just going to come right out and say it: There is no such thing as a “deer-proof” plant. As for “deer-resistant,” take any such claims with a great big rock of salt. Deer are browsers. If they cannot find what they prefer, they’ll eat what they can find. At the same time, as browsers, they do… Read More

caltrans paving project ben lomond felton

Infrastructure Local News Road Conditions Transportation

Hwy 9 Paving Project Begins 8/19 Between Felton and Ben Lomond

August 13, 2024August 29, 2024 slvpost.com

In the Santa Cruz Mountains, a major Highway 9 paving project between Lazy Woods Drive in Felton and California Drive Ben Lomond is set to begin Monday August 19. A total of 2.7 miles will be ground and paved. Initial work focuses on ADA curb ramp construction in Ben Lomond. In a statement, Caltrans confirmed, “The 2.7 mile paving project… Read More

Events Fire Recovery

Heavy Lifting Listening Tour: 4th Anniversary of CZU Lightning Complex Fire

August 12, 2024August 29, 2024 slvpost.com

Artist Felicia Rice and Poet Theresa Whitehill are hosting The Heavy Lifting Listening Tour, a program to honor the 4-year anniversary of the devastating CZU Lightning Complex Fire. The program will take place in the Felton Branch Library Community Room on Saturday, August 24 from 2 to 4pm. The event is free and open to the public. Felicia is an… Read More

Anna Bobisuthi Hammer In Blacksmith Festival

Community Events Festivals Local News

Roaring Camp Blacksmith Hammer-In August 16 & 17

August 10, 2024August 29, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Anna Bobisuthi Welcome to another great year of forging in the redwoods! It’s time once again for Roaring Camp’s annual Hammer-In, a spectacular event with blacksmiths from all over California meeting up for a weekend of fun and education! The event runs August 16 and 17 from 8 am to 5 pm. Organized by Bill Kasper, the California Blacksmith… Read More

Column: MC Dwyer Columns Real Estate

Summer Housing Market Update

August 7, 2024August 29, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By MC Dwyer Consumer sentiment recently improved on two fronts: about 80% of consumers expressed improved job security while 66% feel it’s a good time to sell, but only 25% thought mortgage rates would decrease. After reaching a peak of 7.8% in October of ’23, 30 year fixed mortgage rates have settled into a range between 6.75% and 7.25%, rising… Read More

Community History Local History Local News

Felton Acres Turns 100

July 30, 2024July 23, 2025 slvpost.com0 comment

Contributed On Sunday, June 9, 2024 neighbors from the Felton Acres subdivision in the Santa Cruz Mountains gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the neighborhood’s inception. Two Blue Plaques were received from the Museum of Art and History (MAH); one for the Felton Acres Resort Ticket Booth, the other for the Felton Acres Resort Community. Event co-host Brianna Goodman… Read More

Column Alison Steele Columns Food & Drink

Cultured Cream Cheescake with Wild Blueberries & Thyme

July 28, 2024August 7, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Alison Steele Waking up in Virginia after a long day of traveling from California to the mountain south, before breakfast, before banjo, I am outside on the front porch with the sunrise. Early morning birdsong is the most heartswelling sound I have ever heard, like an old hymn from my childhood reassuring me that all is well with my… Read More

Music

Grateful Sundays: Celebrating Eight Years of Community

July 20, 2024April 29, 2025 slvpost.comFelton Music Hall, livemusic0 comment

By Ed Levy Grateful Sundays, a weekly meeting of like-minded music and dance enthusiasts, many of whom have followed the Grateful Dead for generations, got its start on Mother’s Day, 2017 at Michael’s on Main in Soquel. Michael Harrison, the venue’s owner, was himself a Deadhead and had decorated the place with personal memorabilia from being on tour with the… Read More