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Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: January 22-25

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Julie HornerEntertainment, live music

🎶 Things to do in Santa Cruz this weekend! A comprehensive listing of live music in the Santa Cruz Mountains & Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and entertainment for the weekend of Thursday, January 22 through Sunday, January 25, 2026! Check out the “Hot Ticket Alert” so you can snap up your tix before the rush! Enjoy… Read More

Obituaries

Barbara Ann Carlisle 1936-2026

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 slvpost.com

Barbara Ann Carlisle, a longtime resident of Felton, California since 1960, passed peacefully on January 6th and went home to be with her Lord. She leaves behind a rich legacy of love and care for her family and community. Barbara was born on a snowy January night to Henry and Gladys Ruppel in Twin Bridges, Montana. She and her twin… Read More

Environment

Santa Cruz County Formally Opposes New Offshore Drilling Plan

January 14, 2026January 20, 2026 slvpost.com

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has formally submitted comments opposing a proposed federal plan that could open new offshore oil and gas leasing off the California coast. The comments were sent to the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in response to a draft proposal that would allow new oil and… Read More

Government

Monica Martinez Selected as 2026 Chair of Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 slvpost.com

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has selected District 5 Supervisor Monica Martinez to serve as Chair of the Board for 2026, marking a historic milestone for the county. Martinez will be the first openly LGBTQ+ and Latina person to hold the position. Martinez was chosen by her fellow supervisors following her first year in office, during which she… Read More

Valley People

SLV Museum Director Laura DeAngelis Brings New Vision to the Valley

January 12, 2026January 16, 2026 Jennifer Mount

By Jennifer Mount When Laura DeAngelis arrived in Boulder Creek in 2013, she was simply looking for home. What she eventually found was a community that would shape her art, her purpose, and her leadership. Today, as the Executive Director of the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Laura is helping ensure that the Valley’s stories – layered, diverse, and deeply rooted… Read More

Music Valley People

The Exceptional Evie B

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Julie Horner

Staying True to Her Art By Julie Horner Eve Berrington excels at who she is, effortlessly dancing through the intersection of her passions with a graceful, unwavering focus. San Lorenzo Valley night owls know Evie B as the statuesque saxophone player who sits in with the boys at the lively pro jams at Henflings Tavern on Sundays. Or you may… Read More

Education Local News Schools

Cabrillo College Hosts Spring 2026 Registration Fairs in Watsonville and Scotts Valley

January 9, 2026January 16, 2026 slvpost.com

Prospective students can explore in-demand career programs and get personalized enrollment assistance Cabrillo College is making it easier for prospective, current, and dual-enrolled students to kickstart their spring semester by hosting two Spring Registration Fairs in Scotts Valley and Watsonville next week. The Watsonville Registration Fair will take place on Wednesday, January 14, from 3:30–7:30 p.m. at the Cabrillo College… Read More

Local News Outdoors

Mushroom Foraging in Santa Cruz County: A Beginner’s Safety-first Guide

January 8, 2026January 14, 2026 Mary Andersen

By Mary Andersen Mushroom foraging is one of those outdoors adventures that pairs well with drizzle, redwoods, and a hot thermos of tea. Now through February is the most productive time for mushroom hunting in our area. Santa Cruz County’s damp winters reward patient eyes – but tasty fungi come with real risks. If you’re new, start slow, learn locally,… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: January 15-18

January 7, 2026January 20, 2026 Julie HornerEntertainment, live music

🎶 A comprehensive listing of live music in the Santa Cruz Mountains & Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and entertainment for the weekend of Thursday, January 15 through Sunday, January 18, 2026! Check out the “Hot Ticket Alert” so you can snap up your tix before the rush! Enjoy all there is to do in Santa Cruz… Read More

Astrology Columns

A Fresh Start | January 2026 Horoscope

January 4, 2026January 14, 2026 Catie Cadge, PhDastrology, horoscope, January 2026

By Catie Cadge PhD Every January, I think of the words of a Grateful Dead song, “The wheel is turning and you can’t slow down…” Where do we see a fresh start for our wheel moving forward? Where do we see planetary shifts and changes? For this month’s cosmic weather report, let’s briefly look at the next few weeks and… Read More