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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.

Question Authority: County’s Local Agency Management Program Impacts Homeowners

October 6, 2022September 28, 2023 slvpost.com1 Comment

By M.C. Dwyer Did you know that, on August 23, our elected Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors (BOS) adopted a Local Agency Management Plan (LAMP) to completely change the way our septic systems can operate? This cleared the way for the BOS to simply vote approval on September 13…which could have resulted in insufficiently developed regulations being implemented starting… Read More

Farms Gardening Local News

Beeline Blooms: Born of Pirate Gardeners

October 3, 2022October 15, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

Karla DeLong and Beeline Blooms Dahlia Farm in Ben Lomond By Julie Horner “I was born a gardener, it’s in my DNA.” Karla DeLong, homesteader, beekeeper, and dedicated organic gardener said, “I grew up on a pot farm, born of pirate gardeners.” Karla is well loved in the valley, part of the energetic team of horticulture experts at Mountain Feed… Read More

Astrology Columns

Astrology: October’s Cosmic Weather Report

October 2, 2022October 12, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

By Catie Cadge PhD Welcome to the Santa Cruz Cosmic Weather Report – Evolutionary Astrology of the moment, your moment in time, our collective moment of change! October begins in Libra season with the Sun moving through the sign of artistic creativity, harmony, and relationship. Sweet Venus is also in Libra, the sign the planet rules, and opposes Jupiter in… Read More

Entertainment Music Venues

Rockin’ at the Vet

October 1, 2022October 19, 2022 slvpost.com3 Comments

Veterans Hall Gets a New Event Coordinator By Michele Murphy Joel Haston is a Santa Cruz local who has spent the past 18 years traveling around the state of California promoting concerts and growing his business, “PinUp Productions.” During the pandemic he worked at the Monterey County COVID testing clinic, and most recently he has married two of his passions… Read More

San Lorenzo Valley Post October 2022 Calendar

Events Local News

Community Calendar October 2022

October 1, 2022October 17, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

The Robber BridegroomWeekends through October 23 at Park Hall, 9400 Mill St, Ben Lomond. Mountain Community Theater presents The Robber Bridegroom – a bawdy, backwoods barn dance and spicy gumbo of tall tales, secret identities, and bald-faced lies. This American fairy tale is set in the mythical backwoods of 18th-century Mississippi Territory, with haunting ballads, country dances, and foot-stomping fun.… Read More

Events

Live Entertainment Roundup for the Weekend of September 30 through October 2

September 30, 2022October 8, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

There’s something magical about the change of season into autumn; a tingle in the spine that signals transformation, excitement for the expected turn of the weather, a chance to reinvent ourselves with new relationships in familiar spaces. October invites a playful romp outdoors with friends, family, and lovers to enjoy a taste of the live music offerings in Santa Cruz,… Read More

Business

What’s New at Malone’s Grille in Scotts Valley

September 30, 2022November 7, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

By Michele Murphy You may have noticed some heightened activity at Scotts Valley’s centrally located dining establishment and legendary cocktail lounge. Under new management, with a fresh set of ideas and offerings, Malone’s Grille is setting itself up for success as people are venturing out again and treating themselves to a good meal, a little music, a little dancing, and… Read More

Election

What You Need to Know to vote in the November 8, 2022 General Election

September 29, 2022September 10, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

The Santa Cruz County Elections Department is located at 701 Ocean St, Room 310, Santa Cruz. The office is open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Phone 831-454-2060 for more information. Register to vote online at registertovote.ca.gov by October 24. You’ll need your California driver’s license or ID card, date of birth, and the last four digits of… Read More

Election

November 8 Election: SLV Water District Candidates

September 29, 2022October 15, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

California’s General Election is Tuesday, November 8 with mail-in ballots arriving around October 10. Here are the candidates running for San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors. The SLVWD Board of Directors is responsible for setting the district’s water rates and policies, as well as overseeing its operations. This is a critical time for the district, as it… Read More

Election

November 8 Election: SLV Fire District Candidates

September 29, 2022October 12, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

Boulder Creek Fire Protection District The Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department is led by a five-person Board of Directors. The District encompasses 21 square miles of mountainous terrain and serves over 7,000 citizens. 40 volunteers respond to approximately 1,300 calls for emergency service each year. The District is focused on ongoing fire recovery, fire prevention, and emergency evacuation plans. The Boulder… Read More