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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.

Columns Food & Drink

Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food

July 6, 2020July 24, 2020 slvpost.comagriculture, food&drink, sustainability0 comment

By Penny Ellis I remember the first time I realized that conventional farming was damaging to the Earth. Back in the mid 70s, my boyfriend’s father hired us to work his farm in Buford, Ohio to help bankroll our move to Seattle. His father had 300 acres of corn, soybeans, and tobacco. We did the entire process, disking the soil,… Read More

Entertainment Music Valley People

All Who Wander are Not Lost – Felton Musician Dave “Nomad” Miller

July 6, 2020July 2, 2025 slvpost.comEntertainment, Music, songwriters0 comment

Singer-songwriter Dave "Nomad" Miller spent years on the road performing as a solo artist; his travels and adventures back and forth across the country helped shape his songwriting. The songs he writes are filled with thought-provoking lyrics and great melodies that linger in one's head. Read More

Opinion

Opinion: The Great American Mask War

July 5, 2020June 8, 2025 slvpost.comCOVID-19, facemasks0 comment

A recent study from Germany found that face masks reduced the daily growth rate of reported infections by around 40%. Another study concluded that “wearing of face masks in public corresponds to the most effective means to prevent interhuman transmission.” The CDC recommends them. So public health officers and public officials started mandating masks. Read More

Columns Health

Heart’s Ease & Nourishing Herbs

July 5, 2020July 6, 2025 slvpost.comwellness0 comment

Easing the heart and lifting the spirits with herbs and tea from Aum Herb Apothecary in Boulder Ceek Read More

Columns Tech

Technology Backwoods: Rural Internet

July 5, 2020June 15, 2025 slvpost.cominternet, rural life, technology1 Comment

Rural internet in the San Lorenzo Valley Santa Cruz Mountains Read More

Local News Sports Valley People

Congrats Tanner Murray! SLV High Alum Drafted by Tampa Bay Rays

July 5, 2020July 6, 2025 slvpost.combaseball, sports0 comment

Tanner Murray, Ben Lomond, drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team Read More

Columnists Community

Support Local News & Events

July 3, 2020March 18, 2021 slvpost.comfundraiser0 comment

Welcome to the San Lorenzo Valley Post, an independent, local women-owned, community supported online news and event resource for the San Lorenzo Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Considered and curated content, balanced local reporting, robust community calendaring, dedicated information sharing. Co-founded by Julie Horner and Mary Andersen with support from a team of writers, editors, graphic designers, and community… Read More