slvpost.com, Author at San Lorenzo Valley Post

Written by slvpost.com

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.

Column: Josh Reilly Gardening

Rainwater Capture

February 5, 2023June 7, 2023 slvpost.comgardening2 Comments

By Josh Reilly It might be an odd time to talk about rain barrels and rooftop rainwater capture. As of late January, we have already picked up about 40” of rainfall in the SLV. Our gardens and landscapes are now trending towards water-logged, if not flooded altogether. If anything, we’d rather it ran off and roared away down the San… Read More

Community Local News

Harmon Gulch Neighborhood in Need of Assistance

February 4, 2023February 12, 2023 slvpost.com4 Comments

Rebekah Uccellini, advocate and coordinator for Santa Cruz Relief reports that Boulder Creek’s Harmon Gulch neighborhood remains in dire condition with the road out and residents unable to receive assistance. Harmon Gulch is northeast of town and just north of Bear Creek Road, “We live on Harmon Gulch Road and the road was washed out in the storms and has… Read More

Columns Food & Drink

Taqueria Style Fermented Carrots

February 1, 2023February 9, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Thomas Andersen My family frequents a local Mexican restaurant where the food is delicious and plentiful. But the capper is in the condiments, especially the pickled spicy carrot/jalapeno/onion medley. They won’t sell me jars of the stuff, and loading up on the little to-go cups is just not right. So, I made my own. A brief search through grandma’s… Read More

Art

Not Too Pretty to Walk On: Textile and Book Artist Donna Thomas Celebrates Exhibition

February 1, 2023April 30, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner The storm in January sent the sea spilling over the berm at Bonita Lagoon, the surge of saltwater and debris coming a bit too close to Peter and Donna Thomas’ home studios for comfort. Makers of plant fiber art books for more than four decades, they quickly moved things to higher ground until the tide subsided. The… Read More

Entertainment Music

Fly Me to the Moon: John Michael Sings Sinatra on Valentine’s Day

February 1, 2023June 6, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner Santa Cruz crooner John Michael brings his “Come Fly with Me” Frank Sinatra tribute to The Crow’s Nest on Tuesday, February 14 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm featuring Mark Roths on sax, Aidan Santa Cruz on keys, Etienne Franc on bass, and Sam Morelli on drums. The show will be rich with Sinatra’s unforgettable songs, delivered with… Read More

Entertainment Music

Gathering In: Vocal Ensemble Zambra Releases New Album

January 31, 2023February 8, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner The all-women vocal ensemble Zambra has released their third album, “Gathering In,” which highlights the glory of blended female voices and celebrates a sisterhood that has lasted nearly three decades. Zambra is composed of a tight knit group of friends: Kathryn Veditz, Janet Herman, Kathleen Loveless, Nancy Niles, Kathryn Hopkins, Connie Hernandez, Susan Krivin, Ann Louise Wagner,… Read More

Community Local News

Highlands Park Senior and Community Center: The Heart of the Valley

January 28, 2023February 6, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner The Highlands Park Senior Center has served as a hub for San Lorenzo Valley residents for more than 40 years. It was built for and dedicated to the nonprofit Senior Citizens Organization of San Lorenzo Valley in 1978 with the intent that the community would have the building in perpetuity. Tucked unassumingly among the maples, oaks, and… Read More

Local News Water

Regional Water Resource Management: The Big Picture

January 26, 2023February 5, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Mark Dolson In November, I wrote about the challenges facing the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) as it strives to ensure a reliable water supply for future customers. This month, I want to focus on the larger context: the San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and Santa Cruz all share the same watershed, and there are four key areas in… Read More

Books Local News

When the Mission Bells Rang

January 22, 2023February 4, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner A new book is available at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum: “When the Mission Bells Rang” by Dr. Judith Scott, illustrated by Lydia Gibson and in consultation with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. Written for children as a teaching aid and intended for all ages to think about and talk about, the book tells a tale of… Read More

Column: Alison Steele Columns Food & Drink

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