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Monarch Butterflies to Receive Protected Status

Julie Horner,
News from the Associated Press on Tuesday: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to add the monarch butterfly to the threatened species list by the end of 2025. “The iconic monarch butterfly is cherished across North America, captivating children and adults throughout its fascinating life cycle,” U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams said in a news release.… Read More
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San Lorenzo Valley Water District to Replace Aging Water Meters

Julie Horner, ,
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Federal Bureau of Reclamation to update hundreds of water meters in Ben Lomond, California. A total of 443 water meters are scheduled to be replaced with meters that meet current standards for leak detection, which will help reduce water waste. SLVWD is one of 36… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: December 12 – December 15

Julie Horner,
Live Music Santa Cruz! Here’s the weekend roundup for December 12 through December 15, 2024! There’s something for everyone! 🎸🎶 Holiday concerts 🎄Jazz 🎷 Bluegrass 🪕 Celtic 🎻 and Rock n’ Roll. Enjoy! 🤘 Thursday, December 12 Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s ‘A Christmas Carol’Various Dates through December 24 Santa Cruz Vets HallTix: santacruzshakespeare dot org/season-2024 Kyle Kovalik at Jack O’Neill LoungeThursday,… Read More
astrology Astrology 

Freedom to Explore and Expanding New Horizons | December Astrology

Catie Cadge, PhD
By Catie Cadge PhD Happy Holidays, Santa Cruz stargazers! I love the cold, clear nights of December, when planets shine bright. On December 7th, the Sun and Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius oppose Jupiter at 16°15’ Gemini. The great gaseous giant is closest to the Earth and the Sun lights up the planet’s surface, making Jupiter shine on with majestic glory!… Read More
Boulder Creek Santa Cruz CZU fire photo by Mary Andersen Fire Recovery Government 

4Leaf Recovery Permit Center Services Will Transition to Planning Department

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The County’s contract with 4Leaf is set to expire at the end of the year. The project management firm has been providing building permit assistance to residents who are rebuilding after experiencing loss or damage to their homes after the CZU fire. The Planning department will resume all Recovery Permit Center services by January 1, 2025. 3rd District Supervisor Justin… Read More
Holiday Tree Ben Lomond Holidays Local News 

Ben Lomond to Spark Holiday Cheer with a Tree Lighting Party

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By Blake Holiday The air in Ben Lomond will soon be filled with warmth and holiday spirit as the mountain community comes together for a brand-new tradition: an annual Tree Lighting Party at the Ben Lomond Fire Department. On Sunday, December 1, 2024, from 4 to 7 pm, the Ben Lomond Village Alliance (BLVA) will host this festive gathering that… Read More
Main Street SLV Venues 

Henflings Firehouse Tavern

Julie Horner,
By Julie Horner On Saturday, November 16, 2024, the Santa Cruz Mountains celebrated a rebirth of one of its most treasured community hubs, Henflings Tavern. Mario Ibarra, who also owns Aroma Restaurant in Ben Lomond and business partner Antonio Hernandez, who owns Avenue Cafe in Capitola were the honorees of the day; Mario cut the ribbon commemorating the next chapter… Read More
Local News Wildlife 

Albert the White Peacock of Boulder Creek

Julie Horner,
By Julie Horner On November 23, 2024 Boulder Creek’s wonderful wild white peacock was predated by a mountain lion. Neighbors reported that Albert was taken by a puma in the area of the Redwood Resort campgrounds at the south end of Boulder Creek. Albert lived free in this quiet residential neighborhood in the Santa Cruz Mountains, choosing secluded backyards to… Read More