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New Breeds in the Garden

May 25, 2024June 5, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Josh Reilly Gardeners are always looking for something new. Plant breeders want to stand out from the competition and step away from the past. New hybrids, cultivars, selections, and subspecies are arriving on the market in waves looking for acceptance and new homes. Many new arrivals sport blossoms with new colors and cute names, but are otherwise indistinguishable from… Read More

Local News Water

The SLV Water District Rate Hike: What Happened and Why?

May 20, 2024June 1, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Jim Mosher Many ratepayers are upset with the steep increase in rates recently adopted by our SLV Water District. Concerned that the new rates have an out-sized impact on low-water-use ratepayers, a group is gathering signatures to qualify a “Fixed Charge Limitation Ordinance” for the November ballot that would limit the District’s ability to raise fixed charges. As a… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: May 30 – June 2

May 19, 2024June 4, 2024 Julie HornerEntertainment, live music0 comment

By Julie Horner The weekend roundup of concerts and shows for the Santa Cruz area. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide for Santa Cruz, California. Thursday, May 30 The Wing Brothers at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, May 30 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside Haz Bin at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, May 30 | 5:00 – 8:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Kenny… Read More

Local News Sports

SCM Renegades: Girls 12U Fastpitch Program

May 18, 2024June 6, 2024 slvpost.comsoftball0 comment

Meet the Girls 12U Fastpitch Team. The SCM Renegades placed 2nd in the Silver Bracket at the Bay Area’s Dudley Bat Challenge All Star Tournament the weekend of April 20-21. The team was founded by Jeri Kievlan as a nonprofit this past fall and is the only year round competitive girls fastpitch program in the county. Jeri provides training for… Read More

Music

Gipsy Kings Bring Generations of Cultural Legacy to Santa Cruz

May 16, 2024May 26, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Haley Sage Beloved flamenco guitar ensemble the Gipsy Kings will perform on Sunday, May 19 at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz. Sure to be one of the musical highlights of the year, this show reaffirms Santa Cruz as a cultural hub in the greater Bay Area and Central Coast. Known for their blistering fast guitar technique and gritty… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: Memorial Day 2024

May 14, 2024May 29, 2024 Julie HornerEntertainment, live music, memorialweekend0 comment

The weekend roundup of concerts and shows for the Santa Cruz area. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide for Santa Cruz, California. By Julie Horner Thursday, May 23 Slack Tide Currents at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, May 23 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside SambaDá + Fuse at Thursday Beach BBQ PartyThe Crow’s NestThursday, May 23 | 5:302218 East Cliff Drive,… Read More

Column Alison Steele Columns Holidays

Merry Month of May Flower Petal Sachets

May 11, 2024May 25, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Alison Steele The Spring garden is snowing delicate petals of pinks and whites. Bees smother the blue blossoms of rosemary bushes, and the heady scent of French Lilac leaves me daydreaming long past the short moments I typically allow. Heading to the patio for a late morning banjo session I spy the rambling rose loaded with ruby red buds.… Read More

Column: MC Dwyer Columns Real Estate

Downsizing and Relocating

May 6, 2024May 25, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

Plus the REALTOR Compensation Update By M.C. Dwyer Selling and then buying another home can feel more daunting as people get older. They often need mortgage advice and tax and estate planning as well as assistance preparing the property for market. Still, surveys show up to 30% of homeowners 62 or over are considering moving! Many in the 60+ group… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: May 16 – 19

May 5, 2024May 20, 2024 Julie HornerEntertainment, live music0 comment

Live music Santa Cruz. Check out the weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, May 16 Lavender Fields at Wine Bar 107 at TestarossaThursday, May 16 | 5:00 – 7:00300 College Ave., Los Gatos This Way Up at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, May 16 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside Slingshot w/… Read More

Environment Local News Outdoors

Lake Lompico: A Labor of Love

May 5, 2024May 18, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

Restoration and Demonstration Project in Progress By Julie Horner Through the San Lorenzo Valley Native Habitat Restoration Program under the auspices of the Valley Women’s Club, the Lompico Pond Restoration and Demonstration Project involves a group of dedicated outdoor enthusiasts who have been meeting on the last Saturday of every month to restore a small mountain lake. Affectionately known as… Read More