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Different Markets, Different Directions

April 8, 2025April 15, 2025 slvpost.com

By M.C. Dwyer Last month, there were 14 single family home sales in the San Lorenzo Valley – about the same as January, about 8% more than in February 2024. The number of sales is too small to be statistically accurate, but it seems clear prices rose (3% for the month and 13% for the year). Yet, a full 25%… Read More

Community Local News Politics

April 5 “Hands Off!” Protest Draws Thousands in Santa Cruz

April 6, 2025April 12, 2025 slvpost.com

On April 5, 2025, a large crowd gathered at the Santa Cruz County Courthouse for the “Hands Off!” protest, part of a nationwide series of demonstrations organized in response to Trump administration policies. The event drew attendees from across the county, filling the courthouse lawn and surrounding spaces. The Santa Cruz event was one of over 1,000 protests held across… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 10-13

April 5, 2025April 14, 2025 Julie HornerEntertainment, live music

🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for the weekend of Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 13, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues. Enjoy! 🎶🍷 🍺🎻💃 Thursday, April 10 🎶Jim Lewin and Diana Z at Jack O’Neill LoungeThursday, April… Read More

Astrology Columns

Springtime Blessings and a Cosmic Shift

April 5, 2025April 12, 2025 Catie Cadge, PhD

By Catie Cadge PhD Springtime blessings, Santa Cruz stargazers! April begins with Mercury and Venus, still retrograde, lining up with the north node of the Moon in Pisces. It’s as if the universe is saying slow down, reflect and review how best to move ahead and visualize change. Mercury and Venus retrograde ask us to reimagine and reconsider our relationships… Read More

Outdoors Recreation

Quail Hollow Ranch Pace Family Wilderness Trail

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 slvpost.com

Sign up to volunteer for the Quail Hollow Ranch County Park Trails Construction project, a trail-building endeavor that will expand the Quail Hollow’s existing 4.5-mile trail network into the Pace Family Wilderness, a 79.5-acre parcel that was gifted to County of Santa Cruz Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services in 1997. This phase of construction focuses on the… Read More

Art Local News Music Valley People

Voiced by Hand: Joel Di Mauro Guitars

March 29, 2025April 9, 2025 slvpost.com

By Julie Horner Personal relationships. It’s all about the bond between musician and instrument with a guitar that is “voiced” by hand. And craftsmanship, which is a reflection of the skill, judgment, and attitude of the luthier who uses his tools with the necessary freedom to carry out the work. Joel Di Mauro started building in 2012 from his home… Read More

Hikes Outdoors Photography Recreation

Redwood Trail Hike at Big Basin Redwoods State Park

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 Julie Horner

Out and about in the early spring air! Contiguous days of delightfully warm weather under blue skies has been inspiration to hit local trails. Monday’s hike at Big Basin Redwoods State Park included a spin around the Redwood Trail near the welcome area and parking lot then a loop: Up the Dool Trail to Sunset Trail, down Gazos Road, and… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 3-6

March 26, 2025June 14, 2025 Julie HornerEntertainment, live music

🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for the weekend of Thursday, April 3 through Sunday, April 6, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues. Enjoy! 🎶🍷 🍺🎻💃 Thursday, April 3 🎶Scott Slaughter at Jack O’Neill LoungeThursday, April 3 | 4:00… Read More

Government Local News Public Safety

Meet Santa Cruz County Sheriff Chris Clark

March 22, 2025April 5, 2025 Jennifer Mount

By Jennifer Mount In December, Undersheriff Chris Clark succeeded Jim Hart as Santa Cruz County Sheriff. Clark is an 18-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office and was appointed unanimously by the county’s Board of Supervisors in August 2024 after Hart retired with four years remaining in his elected term. Clark is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento where, inspired… Read More

Education Local News Schools

2025 Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee Winners

March 19, 2025April 5, 2025 slvpost.com

Congratulations to local winners of the 2025 Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee, Elementary Division Grades 4-6. Pictured here: Horace Dong of Scotts Valley Middle School – 2nd place, Emerson Brunner of Scotts Valley Middle School – 1st place, and Cooper Slavich of Boulder Creek Elementary School – 3rd place. More results from the Santa Cruz County Office of Education: In… Read More