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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.

Obituaries

Hans Graff, Dec 3, 2021, Boulder Creek

January 18, 2022January 19, 2022 slvpost.com9 Comments

Hans Nissen Graff died Friday evening Dec 3, 2021, at his apartment in Boulder Creek, California. He was 73 years old. Hans was born to a military family in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1948. Duty assignments for the family included locations at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii, Ft. Belvoir in Virginia, Ft. Leavenworth in Kansas, Ft. Ord in California, Ft. Huachuca in… Read More

Rebuilding Community in Ben Lomond: The Historic Alba Schoolhouse to be Rebuilt

January 14, 2022January 23, 2022 slvpost.comben lomond, fire recovery0 comment

By Julie Horner It’s full steam ahead for rebuilding the historic Alba Schoolhouse in Ben Lomond, which was destroyed in the 2020 CZU fire. Last August, the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to replace the structure, which has served as a school, a library, and most recently as a community center for the mountain… Read More

Columns Food & Drink

Winter Warmers: Origins of Bock Beer

January 14, 2022January 22, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mike De Smidt and Greg Roe Once upon a time in a wintery wonderland in northern Germany, in a bustling town called Einbeck, a beer was born. Commonly thought of as a Bavarian beer, the name of bock beer is believed to derive from an abbreviation of Einbeck, pronounced “Einbock” in the Bavarian dialect, to “bock,” noting its place… Read More

Events

Live Music Roundup Jan 14 to 19

January 13, 2022March 23, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

The weekend looms and the music plays on! Each moment a treasure. Be safe, be kind, have fun! Here’s the live music roundup for the weekend of January 14, 2022 Friday, January 14 Jazz the Dog at Barterra Winery Friday, January 14 from 5:00 to 7:00 Louis & Clark at Michael’s On Main Friday, January 14 at 5:00 The Dirt… Read More

Commentary Government Local News

Why are So Many Frustrated with Local Government?

January 11, 2022January 18, 2022 slvpost.comgovernment0 comment

By Jayme Ackemann Stay with me. I promise to end this on a hopeful note. You probably overheard similar sentiments at holiday parties and family gatherings this past year – people groaning at any mention of Congress or scoffing at the ineptitude of local policy makers. Apathy is an adversary that we will need to expel in 2022 – there… Read More

PGE Wood Haul Program County of Santa Cruz

Fire Recovery Local News

PG&E Wood Haul Program 1/12 Meeting and 1/31 Deadline

January 9, 2022January 16, 2022 slvpost.comfire recovery, PG&E0 comment

PG&E will begin implementing their Wood Haul Program with an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 12. The program is PG&E’s solution to a PUC complaint in response to CZU fire victim outrage at the utility’s post-fire tree removal operations. The program is opt-in and application must be made by the property owner by January 31, 2022. Details on the program… Read More

County of Santa Cruz governmental building

Government Local News

County Urges Those with Mild COVID and Non-Serious Illness to Avoid Emergency Rooms

January 9, 2022January 14, 2022 slvpost.comcoronavirus, government0 comment

In light of a current 121% surge in coronavirus cases in Santa Cruz County, public health officials are requesting that residents with mild cases of COVID and non-serious seasonal illnesses avoid overburdening local hospital emergency rooms. A statement released on January 5 states, “Most individuals who contract COVID-19 do not need to visit the hospital’s emergency department and can effectively… Read More

Photography

Photography: Winter Hike at Quail Hollow Ranch Park

January 7, 2022January 14, 2022 slvpost.comcounty parks, felton, Photography0 comment

By Julie Horner A rain-fresh January outdoors at Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, Felton California. Inspired hiking in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Take a look. Read More

Column: Josh Reilly Columns Farms Gardening

While the Winter Garden Naps: Growing Community with the Homeless Garden Project

January 7, 2022June 7, 2023 slvpost.comgardening0 comment

By Josh Reilly I know, I know. Last month I chided you for thinking you could spend the Winter curled up on the couch with a glass of wine and a stack of garden catalogs, planning your Spring garden. Now, here we are, several days into a glorious extended rainstorm and, well, there is little else to do. Too wet… Read More

Column: MC Dwyer Columns Real Estate

Real Estate: 2022 Outlook

January 7, 2022September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer Santa Cruz County attracts home buyers from the greater San Francisco Bay Area, as our prices are relatively lower while our lifestyle is arguably better. The premium paid over asking price dropped overall from about 5.5% to about 2.75% in Santa Cruz County, but remains at about 7% in Santa Clara County. The time it took for… Read More