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On the Copper Trail with Elisabeth Carlisle

May 28, 2023May 29, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Felton Singer-Songwriter Elisabeth Carlisle Launches Northwest Tour By Julie Horner How many times have we said throughout the course of our lives, why am I doing this? For Felton-born singer-songwriter and music education advocate Elisabeth Carlisle, it was never a question. “I never thought about anything else but being a musician,” she said. “That’s how I’m wired.” The Santa Cruz… Read More

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Welcome Sergeant Kyle Matson

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Jennifer Mount Welcome Sergeant Kyle Matson to the San Lorenzo Valley! Matson is our new Sheriff’s Community Policing Sergeant, a role previously held by Sergeant Jason Dunn. Matson comes to SLV after 14 years of policing efforts throughout Santa Cruz County. Originally from Santa Cruz, he has served in the Marine Corps and as Bailiff in court security, Patrol… Read More

Wildlife

The Miracles of Mallard Motherhood

May 13, 2023May 13, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Gale McCreary As raucous blue jays argue over nesting sites and crows convene in swarthy flocks, a lone duck can be seen drifting along the river’s edge quacking. She is announcing her availability, not that common for a Mallard hen. These drab-coated females usually are claimed by handsome green-headed drakes early in the season and remain paired with them… Read More

Gardening

Showtime in the Garden: May Blooms and Vegetable Garden Bliss

May 12, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Josh Reilly It’s showtime! We’ve spent the long, cold Winter peeking out the window through the downpour at leafless stems, shoots, and branches. And mud. We’ve allowed ourselves a little advance joy with each new leaf or flower bud that we see in March and the big warm-up, April. Then comes May. It’s a bit like that moment when… Read More

Real Estate

May Real Estate Update

May 7, 2023May 8, 2023 slvpost.comreal estate0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer Local average home prices are about 10-20% lower than a year ago, varying widely depending on location, price range, and condition. Softer prices are largely the result of fewer pandemic-motivated buyers as well as the impact of higher mortgage rates dampening buyers’ financial capacity. When looking at the chart below, remember some towns are so small that… Read More

Astrology Columns

Cosmic Energy Abounds Throughout the Month of May

May 2, 2023May 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Catie Cadge, PhD Springtime greetings, stargazers! May begins in Taurus season and we have a lot of cosmic energy in the sign of the bull all month. Mercury, the planet of perception and communication, continues in its retrograde dance in early Taurus. Reconsider how you relax, calm down and find peace. Collectively, there is push and pull around our… Read More

Environment Local News

CAL FIRE Burn Permits Required Beginning May 1

May 1, 2023May 18, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Starting May 1 CAL FIRE permits will be required for hazard reduction backyard burning. Obtain permits at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov. Applicants will be required to watch a short educational video in order to submit the application. Cal Fire will review the application then schedule a site visit to note stipulations on the permit depending on conditions at the burn location. Stipulations or… Read More

Columns Theater

The Magic of Theater Right Here in The Valley

April 30, 2023May 13, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Ed Levy A wellspring of theatrical art flows from Mountain Community Theater (MCT) at Park Hall in Ben Lomond. A treasure trove of comedy, tragedy, musical theater, lights, sound, and visuals, MCT provides opportunities to participate in and learn stagecraft alongside local thespian luminaries. Formed in 1982, founding members included Steve Brenner, Randy Birch, Albert Kent, Paul Sampson, Peter… Read More

Prescribed burn at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Environment Local News

Prescribed Burn at Henry Cowell May 9

April 29, 2023May 12, 2023 slvpost.comHenryCowell0 comment

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park staff have announced a prescribed burn in the Redwood Grove this Tuesday, May 9. 60 brush piles 6′ x 6′ in size will be ignited throughout the grove. The burn is part of the park’s management effort to reduce the fuel load in the old-growth forest and restore habitat. Staff and fire crews will be… Read More

Local News Wildlife

On Patrol with Local Pumas | Animal Almanac

April 22, 2023May 7, 2023 slvpost.comwildlife0 comment

By Ryan Okrant Holly and Hazel have become rather famous throughout the greater Bay Area. The recently rescued puma cubs have been introduced to each other and will now be lifelong playmates. The Oakland Zoo announced the pair will transition to their forever home at Big Bear Alpine Zoo in Southern California later this month. Puma Cub 4606 A lesser-known… Read More