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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.

Winter Pot Pie with Drop Biscuit Blanket

January 21, 2023June 13, 2023 slvpost.com1 Comment

By Alison Steele We find ourselves in our dark cozy homes even as the sun slowly returns. Garden greens thrive in the morning frost and root vegetables are protected below ground. The pantry is stocked with pickled vegetables and fruits from the summer. Good meat is readily available at our local markets, and friends share their fishing and hunting abundance.… Read More

Column: Josh Reilly Columns Gardening

January in the Garden

January 19, 2023June 7, 2023 slvpost.comgardening0 comment

By Josh Reilly We had a strange Fall season in my little “holler” in Ben Lomond in 2022. Routine heavy frosts started in late October, a little ahead of schedule, along with other autumnal anomalies. Maybe it’s the 50 F temperature swings on clear days. Maybe the rare September rain triggered plant hormonal confusion, but the Granny Smith apple tree… Read More

Fire Recovery Local News

Fire Recovery Challenges Ongoing

January 18, 2023January 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Rebuilding Efforts after the 2020 CZU Fires Hindered by Dysfunction By Mary Andersen Ringing in the New Year brings anticipation of new beginnings. Here’s hoping so; it’s been a rough couple of years. In March 2020, Covid upended our lives and changed the way we work, socialize, and debate. We’re still recovering. Politics — national and regional — have been… Read More

Local News Weather

Douglas Firs Down in Forest Lakes

January 13, 2023January 26, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Cari Wade took this photo of her husband Dave taking a photo of Douglas firs that came down in the wee hours of Tuesday morning (January 10) on Lakeview Drive in Forest Lakes, Felton. The trees caused 3 power poles to break and the neighborhood has been without power ever since. Lakeview is the only 2-lane road in and out… Read More

Local News Weather

Storm Update Friday January 13

January 13, 2023January 22, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Weather From the National Weather Service: The forecast calls for light rainfall on Friday with another storm approaching Saturday, January 14. We can expect periods of rain as a cold front passes over the region. Pre-existing saturated soils will not be able to absorb excess rainfall. Urban and small stream flooding is expected along with continued flood potential on mainstem… Read More

Column: MC Dwyer Columns Real Estate

New Beginnings

January 12, 2023September 28, 2023 slvpost.comreal estate0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer Reflecting back on all the people I helped last year, helping one person was essential, and the effort was one of the most challenging projects of my career: my client was living in an unsafe home on acreage. Sometimes we are called on to serve. This was a referral from a local business owner, so I was… Read More

Local News Weather

Storm Update Wednesday January 11

January 11, 2023January 21, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

WEATHER The forecast calls for widespread precipitation through January 19 with a break tomorrow January 12. The strongest weather will likely occur this Friday and Saturday with heavy rain and wind. Follow the National Weather Service Monterey Bay Area at weather.gov/mtr. Wind advisory through 7:00 pm Wednesday. SAN LORENZO RIVER AT BIG TREES FELTON The San Lorenzo River at Big Trees… Read More

Local News Weather

Storm Update Monday, January 9

January 9, 2023January 18, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mary Andersen and Julie Horner WEATHER The weather timeline for January 9 through 10 calls for moderate to heavy rain and wind. Monday, anticipate heavy rain and wind gusts. Moderate rain on Tuesday morning with wind gusts calming by afternoon. Now is the time to prepare for the storm. Follow the National Weather Service Monterey Bay Area at weather.gov/mtr. FLOOD… Read More

Local News Weather

Storm Update Sunday, January 8: Calm Before the Next Storm

January 8, 2023January 13, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mary Andersen and Julie Horner Weather The weather timeline for January 8 through 10 calls for calm today, then moderate to heavy rain and wind arrives after 10:00 pm. Monday, anticipate heavy rain and wind gusts. Moderate rain on Tuesday morning with wind gusts calming by afternoon. Now is the time to prepare for the storm. Follow the National… Read More

Business Main Street SLV

Eggs, Cream, and Butter: A Taste of Magic at Little Forest Bakery

January 7, 2023January 13, 2023 slvpost.com1 Comment

By Julie Horner Professional pâtissière Emily Allis has been creating delectables since she was 18. “I’ve been baking my entire life,” she said. Little Forest Bakery, her fully licensed home kitchen in Boulder Creek celebrates nearly two years in business turning out pastries, cookies, pies, and cakes to order and savories like quiche, herbed scones, and “badass biscuits” using the… Read More