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Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade Community Holidays 

Celebrate the 4th of July in the San Lorenzo Valley 

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From pancake breakfasts to parade floats, the Santa Cruz Mountains come alive every 4th of July with traditions that run deep — some stretching back generation. Here’s your guide to celebrating Independence Day across the region this July 4th. Boulder Creek: Where the Valley’s 4th of July Tradition Began Boulder Creek’s celebration is one of the oldest and most beloved… Read More
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End of the Road for Santa Cruz County’s Roadside Call Boxes

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If you’ve ever driven Highway 17 and noticed those little yellow boxes on poles along the shoulder, you may have wondered whether anyone still uses them. As of now, the answer is officially no. Santa Cruz County has decommissioned its entire roadside call box network. A brief history of roadside call boxes Emergency call boxes first appeared along California highways… Read More
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What Makes a Mountain Property Truly Valuable?

MaryBeth McLaughlin
From Logging Flumes to Creekfront Retreats By MaryBeth McLaughlin Long before the Santa Cruz Mountains became home to commuters, artists, retirees, and weekend dreamers, the creeks determined where people settled. Water meant survival. It powered lumber mills, supplied homes, and carved the canyon routes that would later become many of our mountain roads. In the logging era, wooden flumes carried… Read More
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Local Students Honored in 2026 Congressional Art Competition

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Thirty-three high school students from across California’s 19th Congressional District submitted original artwork this year for the Congressional Art Competition, an annual tradition that has invited student artists nationwide to showcase their talent since 1982. More than 650,000 students have participated since the competition began, with a winning piece from each congressional district selected every spring for display in the… Read More
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Explore California’s Rich History for Free This Year: How to Get Your $50 Historian Passport for $0

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California is celebrating Juneteenth and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary by opening the doors to its past. And you don’t have to travel far to participate. Governor Gavin Newsom just announced that California State Parks is giving away a special edition Historian Passport completely free. This pass normally costs $50, but if you claim it by July 6, your family can… Read More
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SLV Water District to Conduct Service Line Inspections in Felton, June 22–26

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Residents in the Felton service area may notice Water District and contracted CDM Smith staff working near their water meters next week, as the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) begins a week-long effort to identify water service line materials throughout the community. From June 22 through June 26, crews will be inspecting both District-owned and customer-owned portions of water… Read More
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The Shrub That Starts the Season: Pink Flowering Currant

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By Linda Skeff In February, while much of the San Lorenzo Valley still feels suspended between winter storms, Pink flowering currant is already in bloom. Long before most native shrubs have opened a bud, its cascading pink flower clusters hang along woodland edges and creek corridors, signaling the beginning of another growing season in the Santa Cruz Mountains. That early… Read More