Brookdale Home Columns History Real Estate 

The Brookdale Nature Writer Who Helped Save Big Basin

The historic home of an early conservationist — now offered for sale in Brookdale. By MaryBeth McLaughlin, The Mountain Ear Real Estate Columnist  More than a hundred years ago, a writer named Virginia Garland Ballen lived in Brookdale among the redwoods. From her mountain home she wrote newspaper columns about wildflowers, birds, forest ponds, and the quiet life of the… Read More
Slingshot Improve Trio Music 

Slingshot Improv Trio Celebrates ‘Elasticity’

New Music Release Party at Woodhouse Brews Julie Horner with Bret Bailey Jazz fusion enthusiasts rejoice! Jamband powerhouse Slingshot Improv Trio unleashes their debut album, Elasticity, “a sweet sonic explosion of spontaneous grooves and boundary‑pushing sound” on Friday, May 29, 2026. The group celebrates the release of their first CD and digital download availability with a dance party that night… Read More
rescue dog of the year Local News Valley People 

2026 Rescue Dog of the Year Finds a Home in Boulder Creek

Meet Teddy, the 2026 Pedigree Foundation Rescue Dog of the Year. Teddy is an older dog who found a loving Boulder Creek family through Muttville Senior Dog Rescue’s “Seniors for Seniors” program, which pairs mature dogs with golden-aged adopters.  Teddy came to Muttville from a Bakersfield shelter last fall. His adopter, Julie Kimball, and her husband Ralph, said that their… Read More
Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency Local News Water 

SMGWA Seeks Well Owner Representative for Board Vacancy

The Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency (SMGWA) has an opening on its Board of Directors and is looking for a Well Owner Alternate Representative to fill it. SMGWA was established in 2017 to manage groundwater sustainability in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley areas under California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. This is a chance to have a real voice in… Read More
supervisor monica martinez Government Local News 

Supervisor Monica Martinez: San Lorenzo Valley Spring Update

New Trails, Park Upgrades, Veterans Housing, and What’s Coming in the County Budget It’s been a busy spring, and I am excited to share a lot of news from around the San Lorenzo Valley and at the County level—from park enhancements to community clean-ups and big milestones for local organizations. I hope you’ll join me in celebrating this progress and… Read More
Road work ahead Local News Traffic 

Highway 9 Construction Projects to Affect Traffic Through May

Travelers on Highway 9 in the San Lorenzo Valley should expect daytime one-way reversing traffic control at multiple locations throughout the week of May 11, with some disruptions extending well beyond that. Bridge Replacements North of Boulder Creek The most significant ongoing work is the Highway 9 San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek Bridge Replacement Project, which involves the full… Read More
Rosemary Chalmers Good Morning Monterey Bay Local News Radio Valley People 

Rosemary Chalmers and Good Morning Monterey Bay Find a New Home at KBCZ

After more than three decades as a Central Coast radio fixture, Rosemary “Rosie” Chalmers is turning the page on a new chapter. The longtime host of Good Morning Monterey Bay — most recently broadcast out of Santa Cruz Voice for the past three years — signed off from that station in February alongside broadcasting partner Bill Wolverton. But good news… Read More