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Santa Cruz County Lifts Mask Mandate on February 16

February 11, 2022September 10, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Staff Report The County of Santa Cruz has announced that it will follow the majority of Bay Area counties in lifting mask requirements for indoor public settings beginning Wednesday, February 16. The shift in policy aligns with recent determinations by health officials in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma… Read More

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SLV Home Sales in an Evolving Market

February 10, 2022September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer The California Association of REALTORS® just presented their 2022 economic outlook, expecting home prices to appreciate around 5%. It’s possible California peaked in August 2021 with a median home price of $830,000. 20% of homes for sale in SLV & SV have dropped their asking prices – but 80% of those price reductions occurred on homes in… Read More

Astrology Columns

February Skies Celebrate Bonds of Friendship and Love

February 4, 2022February 12, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

By Catie Cadge, PhD February is the time of the year we turn to Venus; love, romance, and relationship are on the table for many. Of course, February this year is not all roses and chocolate! We wrestle with the ongoing pandemic, winter cold, and now this year even a wildfire in Big Sur. So much happening as America as… Read More

Commentary Education Local News

Commentary: A Day in the Life of a Public School Teacher in Santa Cruz County During COVID – The New Normal

February 3, 2022February 11, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

Dear Old Normal, I miss the comfort you brought me knowing my days would follow a usual schedule in a predictable fashion. And while I know change is the only certain thing, I did appreciate all the stability, predictability, and consistent planning you allowed me as a teacher when times were normal. I understand we may not be seeing you… Read More

Community Infrastructure Local News

SLV Fire Officials Respond to RTC: Oppose Forced Abandonment of the Felton Branch Line

January 27, 2022February 7, 2022 slvpost.comRoaring Camp5 Comments

January 26, 2022 Dear Supervisor McPherson and members of the SCCRTC: We write you today to urge you not to proceed with any efforts to abandon freight service on the Felton Branch Rail Line or the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. These rail lines ensure there is a rail connection for Santa Cruz County and the rest of California, which… Read More

Attractions Infrastructure Local News

Roaring Camp’s Future in Question: Transportation Commission Considers Forced Abandonment

January 24, 2022February 11, 2022 slvpost.com7 Comments

By Jayme Ackemann In January, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that thanks to surplus budget revenues and a massive federal infrastructure investment package our state would make more than $2 billion in funding available for rail and transportation projects. This seems like a less-than-ideal time for Santa Cruz County’s Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) to consider abandoning some of the rail corridors… Read More

Business Main Street SLV

SCM Clothing Company Moves to Felton

January 23, 2022February 4, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

Sought After Local Designs and Santa Cruz Mountains Vibe By Julie Horner The much loved Santa Cruz Mountains themed apparel shop, SCM Clothing Company, that previously occupied the service bay at the gas station known as “Goober’s” in Ben Lomond has reopened under new ownership in Felton. SCM Clothing has joined forces with Redwood Coast Glass and celebrated its grand… Read More

Business Main Street SLV

Zayante Creek Market & Deli: Carrying On A Mountain Tradition

January 22, 2022February 1, 2022 slvpost.commain street, shop local, small business, Zayante0 comment

By Michele Murphy and Julie Horner San Lorenzo valley native Eric Kennedy is the new owner of the Zayante Creek Market & Deli. This neighborhood corner store in the heart of Zayante was established in the 1940s and served the area first as a Chevron gas station. One of a cluster of buildings now owned by David Faulkner in the… Read More

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Winter Sunshine Tea

January 22, 2022June 13, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Alison Steele After a month of rich, sweet and savory holiday cooking, our ovens (and bodies!) may be needing a break. Introducing a daily herbal infusion in place of an afternoon bake is an easy way to bring our bodies back into balance. January is the month when the bright green of most tea herbs are peeking out from… Read More

Events

Live Music Roundup Jan 21 to 26

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

Winding down from a long work week, Saturday and Sunday look bright and sunny with temps in the upper 60s in the Santa Cruz Mountains. What a wonderful excuse to get outside for a walkies, a sip of something handcrafted and delicious, and some melodies to nourish the soul. Here’s the live music roundup for the weekend of January 21… Read More