FElton Pump Track Parks Recreation 

Felton Pump Track Update: Designs Completed, Fundraising Kicks Off

Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship, the nonprofit spearheading the design and implentation of a new pump track at Felton Covered Bridge Park, has annnounced designs completeds and a shift into a fundraising phase. In a statement in SCMTS’ recent newsletter, organizers confirm, “Today, we’re pleased to announce that the Felton Pump Track is moving forward! All designs and approvals for… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: March 13-17

Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of live entertainment for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend! Whether you’re looking for Celtic rock or more traditional Irish music and song, we have it here. And there’s plenty of other styles of music to choose from wherever you may roam! 🎶 🍺🍀🎻💃 Thursday, March 13 🎶Hot Club Pacific JazzGayle’s BakeryThursdays | 5:00… Read More
Entertainment Live Music Music 

Traditional Celtic Music Roundup: St. Patrick’s Day 2025

Luck o’ the Irish to ye! Looking for lively traditional music and dance for your St. Patrick’s Day? Look no further than the Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay! We’ve asked them to share their insider tips for finding the real deal Irish music to help you celebrate whilst you sip your green beer or Guinness! Whether you’re looking for… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: March 6 – March 9

Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of live entertainment for Thursday, March 6 through Sunday, March 9, 2025! 🎶 There’s something for everyone! Celtic 🎻 Jazz 🎷 Bluegrass 🪕 Rock n’ Roll 🎸 And more! Enjoy! 💃❤️ Thursday, March 6 13th Annual Watsonville Film FestivalCelebration of Latine & Indigenous FilmmakersCineLux Green Valley CinemaMarch 6 – 8 | Schedule:… Read More
Photography 

Early Signs of Spring in the Santa Cruz Mountains

It’s starting to look like spring! Blossoms and budding leaves in the Santa Cruz Mountains and the coastal side of Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Top row: California buckeye, California manroot, Catalina Mountain LilacCenter row: Wych elm, Plum blossoms, Purple Sage SalviaBottom row: Star Magnolia, Summer snowflake, Wild pear blossoms Photos by Julie Horner *** Have a photos to share? The… Read More
Art Boulder Creek Local News 

Yeshe Jackson Paints Mural Honoring Albert the White Peacock

Artist Yeshe Jackson has put initial brush strokes on a mural honoring Albert the white peacock of Boulder Creek. The artwork in progress in Historic Downtown Boulder Creek is intended to symbolize mountain resilience through beauty and community spirit. The project will be completed this spring. By Julie Horner Albert’s legacy is larger than life. Work has begun on a… Read More
Santa Cruz Mountains art center photo by Mary Andersen Art Local News 

Dive into Creativity: WATER Exhibit at Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center

By Blake Holiday The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center in Ben Lomond is making a splash with its current exhibit titled WATER: Ebb and Flow. Running through March 22, this annual judged show highlights the beauty, power, and significance of water through a collection of eclectic works by local and regional artists. “Water is a subject that resonates deeply, touching… Read More
Cranberry Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark Columns Food & Drink 

Cranberry Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark

By Robin Horn It’s Bark!! And according to Kaiser, my health care provider, it’s “food for health.” They’re the experts, right? They offered a version of this healthy-ish treat on their website recently. I tweaked the recipe, by simplifying the process and upping the proportion of chocolate. While it’s not entirely keto-friendly, it is vegan and gluten-free. So it’s a… Read More