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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.

Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for Big Basin Water Company Customers

November 9, 2025November 26, 2025 slvpost.com

The court-appointed receiver for Big Basin Water Company, Inc., Serviam by Wright LLP, together with Monica Martinez, Santa Cruz County Supervisor for District 5, will host a hybrid-format Town Hall meeting on Monday, Nov. 17 at 6pm to update customers on the company’s efforts to restore and stabilize water service in the region. Attorney and Project Manager Nicolas L. Jaber… Read More

Mushrooms Fall Fungi in the Santa Cruz mountains

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Fall’s Fresh Fungi | Photos

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 slvpost.com

Fresh fungi push through fallen leaves in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Some edible, some not — recent rains coax their emergence. Another storm system is making its way toward the Central Coast this week with up to an inch of measurable precipitation expected in the mountains. A damp Tuesday evening ushers in a wet Wednesday. Forage Smart Photos by Julie… Read More

Government Infrastructure Local News

Town Hall to Focus on Road Repairs and Recovery in the San Lorenzo Valley

October 30, 2025November 9, 2025 slvpost.com

BEN LOMOND — San Lorenzo Valley residents will have a chance to get the latest updates on local road conditions, storm recovery efforts, and upcoming transportation projects at a public Town Hall hosted by Supervisor Monica Martinez on Thursday, November 13, at 6 pm. The event, called the District 5 “State of the Roads” Town Hall, will take place at… Read More

Columns History

Portolà Expedition: The 1769 Naming of the San Lorenzo River

October 30, 2025November 8, 2025 slvpost.com

On a chilly, fog-draped evening in October 1769, a group of Spanish explorers set up camp along the west bank of a river near towering redwoods. Led by Captain Gaspar de Portolà, this adventurous group — California’s first European overland expedition — had found a waterway so impressive they named it “Río de San Lorenzo” on October 17, after their… Read More

Local News Santa Cruz

Driver Dies After Vehicle Plunges Off Santa Cruz Wharf

October 26, 2025November 5, 2025 slvpost.com

Firefighters and lifeguards conduct underwater rescue; dog survives A man died Sunday morning after a minivan went over the side of the Santa Cruz Wharf and into the bay, prompting a large multi-agency water rescue effort. The incident was reported at 9:44 a.m., according to Santa Cruz Fire Battalion Chief Josh Coleman, who said the vehicle drove off the wharf… Read More

Columns Gardening

Autumn Gardening for Wildlife in the Santa Cruz Mountains

October 23, 2025November 3, 2025 slvpost.com

By Marielle Martin As the Santa Cruz Mountains settle into autumn, the cooling air and long shadows make it the perfect time to rethink your garden – not just for you, but for the wildlife that shares it. With the rainy season coming on, October’s the time to plant pollinator favorites, leave seed heads for hungry birds, and find clever… Read More

Business Valley People

Meet Mario Ibarra: Entrepreneurial Spirit in the Santa Cruz Mountains

October 22, 2025 slvpost.com

By Jennifer Mount Imagine the moments where you’re hungry for dinner yet too tired to cook, perhaps you are a weary traveler looking for a good meal and a place to relax, or maybe you just want to be around good energy and good people. This vibe describes the work of Mario Ibarra and his business partners. He greeted me… Read More

Books Local News

October Haunts: Author Aubrey Graves Channels the Spirits

October 18, 2025October 30, 2025 slvpost.com

By Julie Horner Santa Cruz based paranormal investigator Aubrey Graves (yes, it’s her real name) published her first book dedicated to paranormal phenomena, Supernatural Santa Cruz, in 2011. A second edition was published in 2013 with more tales of legendary ghosts, reported hauntings, cryptid creatures, and UFO sightings in Santa Cruz County. “I love digging deep and researching to help… Read More

Highlands Park Senior and Community Center

Community Local News

Highlands Home Arts Group Shines at Santa Cruz County Fair

October 17, 2025October 30, 2025 slvpost.com

Pictured above, the Highlands Home Arts Group (l to r): Ginny Robbins, Billie Street, Yvonne McClish, Judy Pedersen, Mary Simmons, Becky Cole The Highlands Home Arts Group, a talented collective of 16 women who meet weekly to create handcrafted treasures, showcased their creativity at the Santa Cruz County Fair in September. Several members entered their crafted works, earning an impressive… Read More

Events Exhibitions Local News

Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making at the SLV Museum

October 15, 2025October 26, 2025 slvpost.com

The San Lorenzo Valley Museum has opened a new exhibition, Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making, now on view at the Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery in Felton. This thought-provoking exhibit explores California’s Mexican period (1822–1846), pairing authentic histories with the romanticized versions that followed. It examines how early settlers, writers, and promoters shaped California’s image… Read More