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big basin water Infrastructure Local News Water 

New Developments for Big Basin Water Company Customers

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By Mark Dolson Big Basin Water Company (BBWC) customers have been rocked in recent weeks by two dramatic developments in their years-long quest for a more reliable supply of water: (1) consolidation discussions between BBWC and the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) have been halted, and (2) the State of California is moving to place BBWC’s water system into… Read More
astrology april 2023 Astrology Columns 

April Astrology: Ambitions Energized in Aries

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By Catie Cadge Springtime greetings, stargazers! April continues in Aries Season with the Full Moon in Libra at 16°07’ April 5th at 9:34 pm Pacific time. We have all been healing a part of ourselves in recent weeks and that involves being forthright in what we want and need. This Full Moon opposes slow-moving Chiron, the “wounded healer,” at 15°53’… Read More
Americorps in Ben Lomond California Community Local News Parks 

AmeriCorps on Hand for County Parks and Disaster Relief

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By Mary Andersen AmeriCorps teams can be found at various county parks through April working on native plant growth, park restoration, and ocean conservation. They’ve also been engaged in disaster relief due to the recent storms. While here, the team of 8 will complete 80 hours of community service. Emma Lee, the site supervisor for County Park Friends, said, “These… Read More
San Lorenzo Valley storm recovery Government Local News 

Storm Recovery and Big Basin Water Meetings | Supervisor Bruce McPherson Updates

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By Supervisor Bruce McPherson Severe storms that have pelted Santa Cruz County for the last three months have caused a great deal of damage to public and private property, resulting in prolonged power outages and difficulty traveling throughout the San Lorenzo Valley. I invite you to a joint SLV Town Hall with Congressman Jimmy Panetta from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April… Read More
Ben Lomond Highway 9 Slide Infrastructure Local News 

Ben Lomond Neighborhood Seeks County and State Response on the Highway 9 Slide

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By Mary Andersen On New Year’s Eve the first of a series of atmospheric rivers arrived in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The ensuing intense rainfall triggered a major landslide on Highway 9 in Ben Lomond near Glen Arbor Road. Ongoing storms since then have exacerbated the slide with one resident saying, “It’s been in motion virtually nonstop. Every rainstorm since… Read More
quail hollow ranch park Columns History Local History Local News 

A Visit with the Last Private Owners of Quail Hollow Ranch

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Harry and Maude Owen – Quail Hollow Ranch 1957 to 1974  By Richard James and Jim Bahn In November of 1957, Hayward, California rancher Harry Owen and his wife, Maude, purchased Quail Hollow Ranch from Sunset Magazine owner Larry Lane. Harry Owen, a descendant of an old time California ranching family, sold his Hayward ranch as urban development began to… Read More
Djangatos Entertainment Music 

Djangatos: Spreading the Gospel of Hot Club Jazz

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By Julie Horner Djangatos is a Los Gatos based acoustic trio that plays in the improvisational, fiercely rhythmic and lyrical style of Jean “Django” Reinhardt, the Belgian-born guitarist and composer who is celebrated for elevating so-called “gypsy jazz” to a wildly popular dance music form. Raised in an encampment straddling the gentrified streets of Paris and the medieval world of… Read More
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Round Table Pizza Celebrates 50 years in Felton | SLV Main Street

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By Jennifer Mount Piping hot, cheesy sweet tomato goodness and a satisfying crunch. Pizza! My mouth waters just thinking about it. Here in the San Lorenzo Valley, one locally owned business has something very inspiring to celebrate. 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Round Table Pizza in Felton! Opening in 1973, Round Table claimed a prominent corner spot in the… Read More
pastured eggs wilted greens and sourdough Column Alison Steele Columns Food & Drink 

Pastured Egg & Wilted Sorrel atop Toasted Sourdough

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By Alison Steele Eggs on toast with wilted greens is a combination older than the hills enjoyed by folks and farmers everywhere. I heard KBCZ’s Tina Davey raving about toast on the radio stacked with eggs and avocado as a quick nutritious meal while stocking the camper with goodies for our spring campout. Erin Valdivia, bread baker extraordinaire and cohost… Read More