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Politics

An Interview with Congressional Candidate Rishi Kumar

October 1, 2020September 25, 2021 slvpost.comPolitics0 comment

By Chris Finnie When interviewing candidates for any office, my first question is always why they’re running. Why I’m running Mr. Kumar’s answer was simple, he feels the district needs more progressive representation and somebody who understands today’s technology. He also believes that the post COVID-19 world needs an energetic and innovative approach. Mr. Kumar identified a lot of priorities… Read More

Opinion

Opinion: The Truth About Proposition 15

October 1, 2020December 9, 2021 slvpost.comPolitics0 comment

By Chris Finnie When proposition 13 was on the ballot in 1978, I hadn’t voted in that many elections. In other words, I wasn’t as cynical as I am now. I saw the commercials about how it would help older people keep their houses and thought that was a good idea. So, I voted for it. The good news, it… Read More

Cover Local News Photography

Paul Babb Lightning Photo

October 1, 2020December 30, 2020 slvpost.comBonnyDoon, czulightningcomplexfire, Davenport, Photography, Swanton0 comment

Our October cover features an incredible photo by Bonny Doon resident Paul Babb that was taken during the lightning storm that precipitated the CZU Lightning Complex Fire. “I was standing on the cliff down by Shark Fin Cove taking pictures out to sea because of the lightning hitting the ocean. I turned around and looked up at the hill and… Read More

Column: Josh Reilly Columns Gardening

Focus on Fall

October 1, 2020June 7, 2023 slvpost.comautumn, gardening0 comment

The Ben Lomond Gardener By Uncle Skip Early Fall is a critical season for garden planning and renovation. Bulbs must be planted or lifted and divided. Perennials, herbs, and shrubs are best planted in advance of Fall rains (oh please, dear goddess). Next year’s sweet peas, garlic, chives, and onions should be started now (or soon). Now’s the time to… Read More

Entertainment Music

Felton Music Hall SLV Strong!

October 1, 2020January 6, 2021 slvpost.comfelton0 comment

By Michele Murphy Some good news is on the menu at Felton Music Hall! Music! And terrific food! Now that the county is doing better with its COVID-19 numbers, it has been deemed safe to attend live music events and indoor dining, with limited capacity. Management at the music hall is closely following all state guidelines regarding mask wearing, social… Read More

Astrology Columns

THE COSMIC WEATHER REPORT FROM CATIE CADGE, PHD

October 1, 2020December 30, 2020 slvpost.comastrology0 comment

Welcome to the Santa Cruz Cosmic Weather Report – Evolutionary Astrology of the moment, your moment in time, our collective moment of change! This is my first day back to the writing desk since the terrible CZU fire hit our local community and forest. I wish, with all my heart, that everyone receives the grace and hope they need to… Read More

Farms Local News

Molino Creek Farms

October 1, 2020December 30, 2020 slvpost.comDavenport, molino creek, Swanton1 Comment

By Dr. Grey F. Hayes A Look Back…the Fire Timeline Days before – a long, long heat wave! 94F or higher at the farm for several days, then…. Sunday August 16 2 am LIGHTNING! What a show!! Sheets of netted lightning all across the sky with a rolling ongoing thunder like the biggest timpani crescendo any sane orchestra has ever… Read More

Letters: Gail Mahood’s Qualifications

October 1, 2020October 17, 2020 slvpost.com0 comment

I am deeply impressed with Gail Mahood‘s qualifications as a candidate for San Lorenzo Valley Water District. As a scientist and retired professor of geology at Stanford University, Gail has relevant knowledge of our water systems and watershed. She understands our water district’s water supply issues and realizes the challenges that our unique geography and geology pose to maintaining safe,… Read More

Columnists Welcome

United Across Ridgetops

October 1, 2020March 18, 2021 slvpost.comCZUFire, editorial, wildfire0 comment

By Julie Horner Long weeks of not knowing. We found ourselves umbilically attached to our apps, Cal Fire heat maps and Zonehaven, FlightRadar24, PulsePoint, CalTopo and many more. From hotel rooms, RV and tent sites, the living rooms of friends and family, homesteads and familiar haunts seemed to be gone one minute then saved the next. When roadblocks were retracted,… Read More

Letters: A Geologist for SLV Water Board

October 1, 2020November 15, 2020 slvpost.com0 comment

I am writing in support of Gail Mahood for SLV Water District Board of Directors. She has a wide array of skills and knowledge that would be of great value and help to our water district, especially at this time. Her experience as Professor of Geology at Stanford University for 40 years has equipped her with a deep understanding of… Read More