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By Matt Harris I first met Scott – it was 20-plus years ago – at the Loch Lomond Highland Games. He was playing his bagpipes and I had stopped to listen. Once he was done, I approached to ask him about his playing. We hit it off right away and pretty much spoke for three hours straight! I could tell… Read More

Obituaries

Remembering Larry Hosford

November 9, 2019January 11, 2026 slvpost.comObituaries0 comment

Legendary singer-songwriter and Salinas native, Larry Hosford, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2016 at the age of 73. A concert in Larry’s honor was held at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center on Sunday, January 22 at 2:00 pm. Christa Taylor is a retired KFAT DJ and music enthusiast who now lives in Aptos, CA. Read More

Local News Recreation

Felton Bike Park Controversy

November 9, 2019January 5, 2026 slvpost.comfelton, recreation0 comment

Since 2013, plans for the Central Coast’s first mountain bike park in Felton have wended their way through the county planning process. Currently in the environmental impact report phase, the park would be located on the Felton Meadow, scene of a contentious 2008 battle between environmental activists and affordable housing advocates over 55 housing units. Environmentalists won that round. Because... Read More

Obituaries

The Valley Remembers Sue Sweeney

November 9, 2019January 11, 2026 slvpost.comObituaries0 comment

Susan M. Sweeney, long-time resident of Ben Lomond, died peacefully at her Scotts Valley home on Friday afternoon November 25th 2016. Sue was proceeded in death by John, her husband of 54 years, her parents (Patrick and Annie Docherty), and her siblings, brother Paddy Joe, and sisters Mary and Phil. Read More

Business Local News Main Street SLV Music

Felton Music Hall: A New Live Music Experience

July 25, 2019January 5, 2026 Julie Hornerfelton, Music, small business0 comment

Felton Music Hall Offers an “ineffable” night on the town. By Julie Horner Felton’s famous dinner and dancing venue with a pedigree dating to the mid-century, promises a full immersion musical treat, dinner and drinks. Located in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the newly opened Felton Music Hall delivers an unrivaled live music experience. Those who love music… Read More

Valley People

Remembering Julie Di Mauro

June 30, 2019January 5, 2026 Julie HornerMusic, Obituaries

Friends and family say farewell. “Julie left our world on June 24th around 6:15 am. She passed away surrounded by her artwork, family, friends and her beautiful music in the background (we played all three JnJ Dynamite albums a few times over). Julie passed comfortably in her sleep in one of her favorite places, our living room. She had a… Read More

Business Local News Main Street Main Street SLV

Henflings to Reopen in Ben Lomond: A Neighborhood Hub Embraced

November 19, 2018January 4, 2026 Julie HornerMusic, small business

New owners, Erin Maye Zimmer and Josh Miller invite you to the new Henflings of Ben Lomond By Julie Horner The new lease holder at Henflings, Josh Miller said, “We’re working through the final stages of the liquor license with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and making sure our neighbors are comfortable. It’s our goal to distinguish… Read More

Music Valley People

Welcome Fairies and Earthlings: Ben Lomond’s Robie Hiroz

September 22, 2018January 4, 2026 slvpost.com0 comment

Ben Lomond craftsman, Robie Hiroz, makes magic and music in the mountains By Julie Horner With steady hands rough and stained with varnish, Robie slowly takes the top of the fiddle off with a butter knife. The top releases. “The seal breaks – makes that sound – POP! Scares you at first,” he says. A four-inch crack running parallel to… Read More

Photography

Winter Snowstorm in the Santa Cruz Mountains

February 28, 2018January 11, 2026 slvpost.com0 comment

In February of 2018, a rare snow storm did more than just dust the Santa Cruz Mountains. This was a morning when being late to the office was excused. A winter wonderland that would lure anyone off schedule. Photos by Julie Horner for the SLV Post near the junction of Bear Creek Road and Highway 35, Santa Cruz Mountains. From… Read More

History Local News

James Dean Mural at the Brookdale Lodge

February 3, 2018January 4, 2026 Julie HornerArt, Local News0 comment

The Brookdale Lodge Gets Its Dean Iconic James Dean mural at the Brookdale Lodge nears completion on Valentine’s Day, 2018. San Lorenzo Valley eagerly anticipates the art installation and the imminent reopening of the historic Brookdale Lodge. By Mari A. Porter and Julie Horner WOW! The new mural is in progress! According to Monterey County based artist, John Cerney, the… Read More