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Community Local News

Ladies of the Loch

March 2, 2026March 6, 2026 slvpost.comLoch Lomond, lompico

On March 1, a wonderful local tradition returned to the hills above Felton. Rachelle Best gathered a spirited group of women from the community for the annual “Ladies of the Loch” opening day hike at Loch Lomond — and this year’s turnout was the biggest yet. According to Rachelle, “We hiked from West Drive down to the waters edge and… Read More

Astrology Columns

March 2026 Astrology Forecast: Magic is in the Air

March 1, 2026March 5, 2026 slvpost.com

By Catie Cadge PhD Springtime is upon us, Santa Cruz stargazers! I love it when the hills turn green and new little buds on the trees appear around our valley. We are in eclipse season. A time of new beginnings and rebirth! On March 3rd, we have a total lunar eclipse, 12°53’ Virgo, 3:37 am Pacific time. If the skies… Read More

Entertainment Music

Resonating with Bass Player Dan Robbins

February 27, 2026March 5, 2026 slvpost.com

Wasabi the Band & All That Funk By Julie Horner “Wasabi is very much a fusion band,” Scotts Valley pro bassist Dan Robbins said. “People enjoy hearing the diversity of sound.” The group was founded in the late ’90s in Arcata, Humboldt County, California by the Work brothers, Alex (drums) and Ron (guitar), and original bass player Matt Robinson. The… Read More

Community Local News

Neighbors Rally to Restore Beloved Love Creek Memorial

February 26, 2026March 5, 2026 slvpost.com

A cherished roadside memorial along Love Creek Road in Ben Lomond — a weathered red toy box honoring two young brothers killed in the devastating 1982 Love Creek landslide — has fallen into disrepair, and neighbors are doing something about it. Photos show the “Toy Box,” as locals call it, collapsed and beginning to scatter across the forest floor, its… Read More

Entertainment Music

Sweden’s Väsen Returns to Santa Cruz

February 20, 2026March 3, 2026 slvpost.com

Celebrating New Album: Vågor By Julie Horner One of life’s greatest pleasures is experiencing live music played on traditional acoustic instruments. Wood and strings meld with bones and sinew, connecting the humus of the human spirit with imperatives that lie outside of ‘self’, erasing borders, smoothing differences, expanding imagination and worldview. Make plans to experience Sweden’s Väsen-Duo, featuring Mikael Marin… Read More

Columns Gardening

Taming Winter Rains in the Santa Cruz Mountains Garden

February 16, 2026March 3, 2026 slvpost.com

Managing Drainage and Erosion in Your SLV Garden By Marielle Martin February in the San Lorenzo Valley means we’re in the thick of rainy season, and while our gardens desperately need this water, too much of a good thing can create problems. Between our steep hillsides and clay-heavy soils, many SLV gardeners are dealing with soggy spots, eroded slopes, and… Read More

Columns Food & Drink

Persimmon Wine

February 15, 2026February 28, 2026 slvpost.com and Thomas Andersen

By Tom Andersen ‘Round about January when the Hachiya (heart shaped) persimmons begin to ripen on the trees, persimmon lovers, realizing the end is near, snap into action. We’ve done about all we can do with the Fuyu (flat) ones. We’ve eaten our fill fresh from the tree; we’ve made a few – maybe more than a few dozen –… Read More

Local News Public Safety

New Sheriff’s Substation Opens on North Coast

February 12, 2026February 26, 2026 slvpost.com

Davenport facility to enhance public safety as area sees increased tourism DAVENPORT — Santa Cruz County Sheriff Chris Clark and Third District Supervisor Justin Cummings will host a community celebration Friday to mark the grand opening of the Davenport/North Coast Sheriff’s Substation, a facility designed to bolster public safety and community services along the county’s rural coastline. The welcoming event… Read More

Community

Community Connection: Mix & Mingle Open House Celebrates SLV Senior Center February 12

February 8, 2026February 16, 2026 slvpost.com

By Bryan Chambers Ben Lomond — The Highlands Park Senior & Community Center invites the San Lorenzo Valley community to an evening of networking, discovery, and intergenerational collaboration on Thursday, February 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This free Mix & Mingle Open House, co-hosted with the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce and Ben Lomond Village Alliance, promises to… Read More

Libraries Local News

More Hours at Felton and Scotts Valley Libraries

February 7, 2026February 16, 2026 slvpost.com

Starting February 1, getting to your favorite Santa Cruz Public Library branch just got easier. The library system is rolling out new hours designed to fit busy schedules – including Sunday service at two more locations and later weeknight hours at others. Sundays are back at Felton and Capitola branches, which will now welcome visitors from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.… Read More