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Yeshe Jackson Paints Mural Honoring Albert the White Peacock

Julie Horner,
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

Blake Holiday
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

Robin Horn
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
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: February 27 – March 2

Julie Horner,
Live Music Santa Cruz! Here’s the roundup of live entertainment for Thursday, February 20 through Sunday, February 23, 2025! 🎶 There’s something for everyone! Celtic 🎻 Jazz 🎷 Bluegrass 🪕 Rock n’ Roll 🎸 And more! Enjoy! 💃❤️ Thursday, February 27 Scott Slaughter at Jack O’Neill LoungeThursday, February 27 | 4:00 – 7:00175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Hot Club… Read More
Food church Boulder Creek Community Local News Valley People 

Food to the People: Free Food Church Boulder Creek and Zayante

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By Julie Horner  Beneath a pop-up canopy on a bright Boulder Creek Friday afternoon, Mo Moscoe and his team, Steve Maurer and Steven Shabry, busily attend to a colorful display of fresh produce and packaged foodstuffs that have been gleaned from the Grey Bears Chanticleer Avenue pantry. Friends and neighbors stuff boxes and bags with bunches of produce, leafy greens,… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: February 20 – February 23

Julie Horner
Live Music Santa Cruz! Here’s the roundup of live entertainment for Thursday, February 20 through Sunday, February 23, 2025! 🎶 There’s something for everyone! Celtic 🎻 Jazz 🎷 Bluegrass 🪕 Rock n’ Roll 🎸 And more! Enjoy! 💃❤️ Thursday, February 20 Kyle Kovalik at Jack O’Neill LoungeThursday, February 20 | 4:00 – 7:00175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Disastrous Transgenderism… Read More
quail hollow ranch county park Outdoors Photography Recreation 

Winter Hike at Quail Hollow Ranch

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A recent “winter warmer” hike at Quail Hollow Ranch County Park featured plenty of blue sky and birdsong. From the Visitor Center:Lower Chapparal Trail > Sunset Trail to the Overlook > Woodrat Trail Quail Hollow Ranch County Park800 Quail Hollow Rd, Felton, CA 95018Directions/mapCounty Parks website Photos by Julie Horner ***Have photos or a favorite hike to share? The team at… Read More
Genasys Project Felton evacuation order Emergency Preparedness Local News 

Felton Grove Under Evacuation Order

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The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation order for the Felton Grove neighborhood due to rising water levels of the San Lorenzo River. Residents are ordered to evacuate immediately and move to higher ground. The area is closed to public access. Felton Grove is labeled FEL-E008 on the Genasys Project map. Check your neighborhood status at https://protect.genasys.com/search.… Read More