Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: September 12 – September 15

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide! By Julie Horner Thursday, September 12 Santa Cruz County FairSeptember 12 – Sunday, September 15 | 12:00 – 11:00Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville The Foxtails at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, September 12 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside Funk Yard… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: Sept 5 – Sept 8

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide! By Julie Horner Thursday, September 5 Squirrels of Wisdom at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, September 5 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside Matt Hartle & Patti Maxine at Discretion BrewingThursday, September 5 | 5:30 – 7:302703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel Steve Abrams at… Read More
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California’s Questionable Approach To Fire Mitigation

By Jessica Keating This story explores the interconnections between fire, native plant species, policy, and fire prevention.  The heat, smoke, and soil disruption following fire act as a catalyst to certain plant species which are referred to as ‘fire-following.’ Some of these plant species, such as native wildflowers, bring beauty and awe to our region. These flowers teach us that… Read More
Brian Frus San Lorenzo Valley Water District Local News Water 

San Lorenzo Valley Water District Interim Manager Resigns

In a statement released Wednesday, August 28, 2024 the San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced that the SLVWD Board has accepted the resignation of Interim District General Manager, Brian Frus. The Felton resident and registered civil engineer was appointed as Interim General Manager in November 2023 after longtime GM Rick Rogers retired. Frus’ role included overseeing repair to infrastructure impacted by the… Read More
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A Big Basin Tiger Lily

By David Chadwick The elusive Tiger Lily (Lilium pardalinum) is a perennial wildflower native to California and grows in the Santa Cruz Mountains along shady creeks. Blooming from June to September, they can grow to 5 to 6 feet tall and can often appear in clusters of blooms along a streambed. The striking orange flowers are a sweet reward for… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 29 – September 2

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide for Labor Day 2024. By Julie Horner Thursday, August 29 Los Rasquaches and Raul Pacheco of OzomatliSlough Brewing Collective (Buena Vista)Thursday, August 29 | Doors 5:0065 Hangar Way D, Watsonville Point of Order at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, August 29 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline… Read More