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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.

Commentary: Measure U: The Story of Our Water Rate Initiative

September 19, 2024October 4, 2024 slvpost.com

By Deb Loewen These columns are filled with various opinions about aspects of our SLV water district, but a valuable district asset often overlooked and unheard of is us, the customers. I’d like to talk about our extraordinary community, finding common ground, and the power of grassroots democracy through the story of our work on a citizens’ initiative. The seed… Read More

Column: Josh Reilly Columns Gardening

September in San Lorenzo Valley Gardens

September 7, 2024September 19, 2024 slvpost.com

By Josh Reilly Perhaps there should just be a September Garden Holiday. For the entire month. In September, we harvest whatever is left of our late Spring gardens. We thin and weed what we planted in August, short season leafy greens and brassicas, beets, turnips, leeks and carrots, for Fall harvest. Apples and stone fruits are becoming fully ripe and… Read More

Community Environment

Be a River Hero: Join the Annual Clean Up September 21

September 6, 2024September 30, 2024 slvpost.com

The 38th Annual River & Road Clean Up is coming this Saturday, September 21st! Trash and junk have built up along the San Lorenzo River and its tributaries, so plan to join the 38th Annual SLV River & Road Clean Up on Saturday, September 21 at locations throughout the San Lorenzo Valley. Organized by The Valley Women’s Club (VWC) in… Read More

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

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, 2024August 10, 2024 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-hosts Nate &… Read More