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Zayante Fire Protection District at Loch Lomond with SkyLife Fire Departments Local News 

Zayante Fire Seeks Community Support

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By Robin Musitelli Zayante Fire Department is struggling. The San Lorenzo Valley’s second largest department geographically but poorest in tax revenue, is fighting to keep a financial fire from getting out of control and will soon face a new threat — consolidation. As mountain residents know, our local fire departments are much more than fire responders. They are intrinsically valuable… Read More
Events Music 

China Cats Winter Dance Party 

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Mountain Music Productions and the Santa Cruz County Veterans Hall present the China Cats Winter Dance Party at the Vets Hall in downtown Santa Cruz on Saturday, January 27 at 7:00 pm. Tix $20 Advance: https://bit.ly/ChinaCatsWinterDance The Bay Area’s longest-running tribute to the Grateful Dead, the China Cats have been burning up stages with the same band members since 2012.… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: January 11-14

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Live music in Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and all around the 831 for the weekend of January 11 through January 14, 2024. By Julie Horner Thursday, January 11 Clear Sage Leaf Solo Guitar Blues, Folk, RockShanty Shack BrewingThursday, January 11 | 5:00 – 7:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Hot Club Pacific Jazz on the Patio at Gayle’s… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: January 25-28

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The weekend roundup of concerts and shows. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, January 25 Josh & the Dirty Rags Bluegrass and Folk at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, January 25 | 5:00 – 7:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Celtic Music Session and Robert Burns Celebration at Steel Bonnet BrewingThursday, January 25 | 5:00 – 8:0020 Victor Square,… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: January 18-21

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Live music in Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and all around the 831 for the weekend of January 11 through January 14, 2024. By Julie Horner Thursday, January 18 Joe Domitrowich Accordion at German NightAroma RestaurantThursday, January 18 | 4:30 & 7:009600 Highway 9, Ben Lomond DJ Chiqulin at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, January 18 | 5:00 – 7:00138… Read More
Lynda Sisk Felton morning Welcome 

Resolution

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By Julie Horner and Mary Andersen The still of winter is a conscious thing. In the lee of Ben Lomond Mountain shadows are resolute, the treetops shrouded in mist. Crisp walks beneath dripping boughs bolster the imagination, and there is much to look forward to as we enter this new year. Each of us has a chance with this symbolic… Read More
western gray tree squirrel Column: Josh Reilly Columns Gardening 

Integrated Pest Management for Tree Squirrels

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By Josh Reilly Tree squirrels seem most active at this time of year. Running along perilously lofty, narrow power lines and fence tops, cheeks puffed out with food.  Balancing and bobbing on thin branches, chattering noisily when passing house cats skulk below and hawks glide above, leaping across yawning gulfs of air, in seeming defiance of the laws of physics, they… Read More
Felton Fire Department Fire Local News 

Felton Fire Protection District Board of Directors Notice of Vacancy

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The Felton Fire Protection District Board of Directors has posted a Notice of Vacancy. Applications are due January 8, 2024. The position to be filled is for a term ending December 2024. The seat will go to election in November 2024 for a new 4-year term. Applications are available at the Felton Fire Protection District Office located at: 131 Kirby… Read More
Jobs Local News 

Loch Lomond Recreation Area Seeks Chief Ranger

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Career opportunity in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Deadline to apply: Thursday, January 18, 2024. The Chief Ranger position is open at the Loch Lomond Recreation Area. The City of Santa Cruz Water Department is seeking individuals with skills in parks and natural resources management and administration to apply. Responsibilities include managing daily operations and staff, budgeting, and planning safety and… Read More