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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
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SLV’s Kayla Raymond Named Santa Cruz County Counselor of the Year

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The Santa Cruz County Office of Education has named Kayla Raymond, a mental health specialist at San Lorenzo Valley Middle School in Felton, as one of its 2026 Counselor of the Year honorees. She was recognized alongside fellow honorees in teaching, counseling, and classified staff — including co-Counselor of the Year Cynthia Fernandez of Costanoa Career Prep High and Ark… Read More
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Highway 9 Traffic Alert – Week of June 22-26

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Drivers on Highway 9 should expect delays at several locations this week due to ongoing construction. Plan ahead and allow extra travel time. What’s Happening and Where Bridge Replacements – North of Boulder Creek (24/7 Impacts)Two bridges are being fully replaced for safety. Temporary traffic signals are controlling one-lane, alternating traffic around the clock at both locations: Expect delays at… Read More
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Brookdale Post Office Delays

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Rep. Panetta Calls for Oversight of the USPS Due to Extended Closure of Brookdale Post Office Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) has called on the Inspector General of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to conduct much-needed oversight regarding the long-term delays and lack of transparency in repairing and restoring the Brookdale Post Office. The Brookdale Office has been closed since December… Read More
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Heavy Lifting: Neo-Soul Singer-Songwriter Trianna Feruza Brings the Funk

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By Julie Horner Trianna Feruza is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Santa Cruz whose superpower is creating community with her gift of music. With a unique voice and full-body feels, her sound is pop-funk fusion with an unmistakable R&B twist. Think the soulful depth of Erykah Badu meets the bold spirit of Amy Winehouse. With roots deeply embedded in… Read More