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Cornus florida (Flowering dogwood) in the Ben Lomond garden

Landscaping with Flowering Trees

June 5, 2023June 15, 2023 slvpost.comgardening0 comment

By Josh Reilly June is upon us. The plants seem to sprawl languorously in the blazing sun, doing nothing except tempting bees and photosynthesizing furiously. There will be long, warm afternoons sitting in the shade when the chores are done, the queen or king of all you survey. And whence comes that shade that mercifully cools your fevered brow? It’s… Read More

Astrology Columns

Reaching for the Stars | June Astrology

June 4, 2023June 9, 2023 slvpost.comastrology0 comment

By Catie Cadge, PhD The long days of late spring and summer are upon us! Oh, the joy and pleasure of a warm sun, green meadows and fresh flowers. I can just hear Jerry Garcia crooning, “to lay me down with my head in sparklin’ clover…let the world go by, like the clouds a’streamin…’” Jupiter is just beginning to move… Read More

Government Local News Public Safety

CruzAware Replaces CodeRED Alert System

June 3, 2023June 8, 2023 slvpost.comalert systems, emergency1 Comment

CodeRED, the County’s community alert and warning system has been upgraded with new features and rebranded as CruzAware. The system provides information during emergency and non-emergency situations, including roadwork and neighborhood-level disruptions. Users can select how they receive information whether via phone calls, texts, and/or email. “We are excited to introduce CruzAware as the next generation of our community alert… Read More

chinese laborer in the santa cruz mountains

Columns Local History

China Grade and the Chinese in Boulder Creek | Local History

May 30, 2023June 6, 2023 slvpost.comhistory0 comment

by Lisa Robinson Between 1884 and 1885, Winfield Scott Rodgers, brother of Charles Campbell Rodgers who founded the Mountain Echo Newspaper, built a road from his timber claim on the headwaters of Boulder Creek, to the county road at the “Sequoia settlement.” Initially about two and a half miles long and costing $1,500, Rodgers built the road with “three hired… Read More

Columns Food & Drink

Fermenting at Home: What’s the Point?

May 29, 2023June 6, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Tom Andersen So, what is the point of fermentation, especially home fermentation? We can buy beer; we can buy pickles; we can buy yogurt, sourdough bread and cheese, salami, sauerkraut, sake, and even plum wine. Why make it myself? First, let’s just briefly describe what it is and how it works. Fermentation has been used by humans to preserve… Read More

elisabeth carlisle band scotts valley skypark

Local News Music

On the Copper Trail with Elisabeth Carlisle

May 28, 2023June 5, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Felton Singer-Songwriter Elisabeth Carlisle Launches Northwest Tour By Julie Horner How many times have we said throughout the course of our lives, why am I doing this? For Felton-born singer-songwriter and music education advocate Elisabeth Carlisle, it was never a question. “I never thought about anything else but being a musician,” she said. “That’s how I’m wired.” The Santa Cruz… Read More

Column Alison Steele Columns Food & Drink

Nettle Souffle

May 18, 2023June 13, 2023 slvpost.comFood, recipes0 comment

By Alison Steele I’m at the beck and call of spring sunshine as the earth warms and the sweet scent of berry blossoms wafts through the garden. It’s time to free up the blueberries as they intertwine with the nettles in a delicate dance of time and space. At the peak of their nutrition, I pull the nettles as the… Read More

Community Local News Main Street SLV

Welcome Sergeant Kyle Matson

May 18, 2023June 4, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Jennifer Mount Welcome Sergeant Kyle Matson to the San Lorenzo Valley! Matson is our new Sheriff’s Community Policing Sergeant, a role previously held by Sergeant Jason Dunn. Matson comes to SLV after 14 years of policing efforts throughout Santa Cruz County. Originally from Santa Cruz, he has served in the Marine Corps and as Bailiff in court security, Patrol… Read More

Commentary Community

The Roots of the Roots

May 14, 2023August 15, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Dorice Ann Have you noticed the giant redwood root ball that mysteriously showed up on the beach along the Boardwalk? If you happen to be wondering where it came from, I have a story for you. I have lived in a small cabin in Boulder Creek since 1993. Among my favorite features of the property when I first arrived… Read More

Column: Gale McCreary Columns Wildlife

The Miracles of Mallard Motherhood

May 13, 2023June 3, 2023 slvpost.commallards, motherhood, san lorenzo valley, wildlife0 comment

By Gale McCreary As raucous blue jays argue over nesting sites and crows convene in swarthy flocks, a lone duck can be seen drifting along the river’s edge quacking. She is announcing her availability, not that common for a Mallard hen. These drab-coated females usually are claimed by handsome green-headed drakes early in the season and remain paired with them… Read More