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Sourdough Soft Pretzels with Super Soda

July 12, 2026July 31, 2026 Thomas Andersen

By Tom Andersen Did you ever wonder how the soft pretzel made its way into the sports arena — baseball parks in particular? Consider this: Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, soft pretzels, and Lent. What? Turns out there may indeed be a connection — work with me. The soft pretzel was invented by a monk in some obscure European monastery… Read More

Newell Creek Pipeline Project Update

July 9, 2026July 28, 2026 slvpost.com

Now through August 6, construction crews will work extended hours, from 8:30am to 4pm, on Graham Hill Road as part of the Santa Cruz Water Department’s Newell Creek Pipeline Replacement Project. The extended schedule coincides with the San Lorenzo Valley School District’s summer break. Pipeline installation is moving steadily, with crews now averaging 100 feet of pipe installed per workday.… Read More

Fire Departments Local News

Felton Fire Protection District Tax Updates

July 8, 2026August 1, 2026 slvpost.com

Latest News New: See below, new protests filed What Felton Voters Need to Know About the Felton Fire Tax Assessment Tax 6.30.2026The San Lorenzo Valley Post examines a ballot measure asking Felton Fire Protection District property owners to approve an assessment of roughly $700/year per single-family home to more than double the district’s budget and shift it to a paid… Read More

Letters

Take Control of Local Fire District

July 7, 2026July 17, 2026 slvpost.com

Felton homeowners are now facing a Yes or No vote for the Felton Fire benefit assessment. A YES vote will ensure professional and quick response time for those in the Felton district, replace outdated equipment, and hire staff while maintaining a volunteer force. LAFCO and the National Fire Protection Association agree that for small rural fire districts, the future is… Read More

Community Holidays Local News

Celebrate the 4th of July in the San Lorenzo Valley

July 2, 2026July 22, 2026 slvpost.com

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

Astrology Columns

July Horoscope: Fireworks, Retrogrades, and a New Jupiter Era

July 1, 2026July 18, 2026 Catie Cadge, PhD

By Catie Cadge PhD “Red and white, blue suede shoes”…Happy Birthday, America! The big news this month is the arrival of Jupiter into Leo, which occurred at the end of June. Jupiter will be in the sign of the lion until next July 26, 2027. For those with Sun sign Leo, this is your year! Look to see what degree… Read More

Local News Transportation

End of the Road for Santa Cruz County’s Roadside Call Boxes

June 28, 2026July 12, 2026 slvpost.com

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

Letters

Ensure Independent Local Fire Protection in Felton

June 25, 2026July 7, 2026 slvpost.com

I have great respect and appreciation for our valley fire districts who consistently answer the call to serve and protect in the face of all challenges. The issues facing Felton Fire remind me of Zayante, whose Fire District’s recent history was summarized by Jesse Kathan in a 9/25/24 Santa Cruz Local article. That year, Zayante replaced an insufficient parcel tax… Read More

Local News Traffic

Highway 9 Near Boulder Creek to Close Overnight July 1

June 25, 2026July 12, 2026 slvpost.com

Drivers traveling Highway 9 north of Boulder Creek should plan ahead for a full overnight road closure on Wednesday, July 1. The closure runs from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. at Kings Creek Bridge, between Pool Drive and Primavera/Old County Highway. During that time, crews will be setting new precast girders as part of the southbound bridge replacement. Neighbors should… Read More

Creekside Real Estate San Lorenzo Valley

Columns Real Estate

What Makes a Mountain Property Truly Valuable?

June 21, 2026July 9, 2026 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