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El Nino 2026 Climate Local News Weather 

Preparing for the 2026 Super El Niño

Mary Andersen
By Mary Andersen Residents of the Santa Cruz Mountains are no strangers to the power of nature, but the latest declarations from federal meteorologists suggest weather of historic proportions may be on the horizon. On August 13, 2026, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service announced that, “El Niño is strengthening, with a greater than 90% chance… Read More
outpost band Music 

Emergence From the Shadows: Punk Band Outpost 31 Releases EP

Julie Horner
By Julie Horner Bay Area metal thrash/punk crossover outfit Outpost 31 was forged in the Santa Cruz Mountains by veterans of the underground music scene: Loukas Kalenderidis (lead vocals), Anthony Ciandella (lead guitar), Jared Rohde (bass), and Aaron Bruski (drums). They’re comfortable operating in the shadows, playing intimate spaces where the non-conformist crowd mingle. They had their biggest show yet… Read More
Felton Seed Library Gardening Libraries Local News 

Borrow, Grow, Save, Return: The Felton Library Seed Library Invites You to Dig In

Mary Andersen
By Mary Andersen As summer ripens into fall, gardens throughout the San Lorenzo Valley are doing what gardens do best: going to seed. For local gardeners, that means now is the perfect time to start collecting seeds from maturing vegetables and flowers, and sharing them with neighbors through the Seed Library at the Felton Branch Library, a project of the… Read More
San Lorenzo Valley Water District Local News Water 

SLV Water District’s Highland Tank Nearly Complete

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Construction of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District‘s Highland Tank is nearly complete. This grant funded Capital Improvement Project (CIP) is part of the District’s DWR Grants. These grants will be used to replace aging redwood tanks in the Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, and Felton areas. These new steel tanks store up to 120,000 gallons of water, increasing storage capacity three… Read More
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Local News Traffic 

Heading Back to School August 6? Plan Extra Time on Highway 9 in Felton

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School starts Thursday, August 6 for students in the San Lorenzo Valley — and construction on the Felton Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project will continue on Highway 9 as families return to their morning routines. What to Expect A temporary concrete barrier currently closes one southbound lane of Highway 9 approaching Graham Hill Road/Felton Empire Road. The barrier protects crews working… Read More
Highway 9 Local News Traffic 

Highway 9 One-Way Traffic Control Continues the Week of August 3

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Drivers on Highway 9 should plan for one-way reversing traffic control at several locations Monday through Friday during the week of August 3, 2026 both daytime and overnight. Here’s what’s happening, where, and how long it will last. Bridge Replacements North of Boulder Creek Crews are fully replacing two aging bridges north of Boulder Creek as part of the Highway… Read More