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In Praise of Al Keuter: A Quail Hollow Ranch Volunteer

October 2, 2023October 12, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Lee Summers Some people strive toward self-interest; others choose altruism instead. You can distinguish the two by the fruits of their labor. Did they make a difference in their community? Take Quail Hollow Ranch County Park. This back road gem has maintained an active volunteer program since the 1990s. Over the years, volunteer efforts divided into various specialties. In… Read More

Astrology Columns

The Ring of Fire | October Astrology

October 2, 2023October 8, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Catie Cadge, PhD Greetings, stargazers! At the start of October, we have a nice opposition of Mercury, now moving forward, strong in critical and discerning Virgo, and Neptune in Pisces October 2nd, followed by Mercury trine (120° aspect) Pluto in late Capricorn, October 3rd. The first week is a great time to be practical about what we have been… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Live Music Weekend Roundup: October 6 – 8

October 1, 2023February 9, 2024 Julie Horner0 comment

Live music in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Festivals of Note 3rd Annual Brew Grass Festival at Roaring CampSaturday, October 7 | 12:00 – 8:00Felton Santa Cruz Comedy FestivalVenues throughout town (see listings) Northern California Renaissance FaireWeekends through October 22Casa de Fruta, Hollister Friday, October 6 Mo Amimo at Jack O’Neill LoungeFriday, October 6 | 3:00 – 6:00175… Read More

Local News Water

Judge Authorizes Big Basin Water Company Receivership

October 1, 2023October 6, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Cheers erupted in the courtroom on Friday, September 29, when Superior Court Judge Timothy Volkmann approved a ruling to move forward with a receivership for beleaguered Big Basin Water Company (BBWC). Originally scheduled for November, the hearing was expedited to September due to the ongoing decline of the water system. A receiver will now be appointed to step in and… Read More

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Art Local News

Teen Public Art Workshop with Artist Lea de Wit | October 21, 2023

September 28, 2023October 5, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Felton librarian Jackie Danziger invites local teens to leave their mark at the Felton Branch Library. The branch has partnered with Santa Cruz Public Libraries for an exclusive Teen Public Art Workshop on October 21 with artist Lea de Wit. Participating teens will create a public art installation that will be a permanent feature in the library’s Teen Room. “De… Read More

Columns Food & Drink

Beer Bread

September 22, 2023October 3, 2023 slvpost.comFood0 comment

By Tom Andersen I grew up in the 60s in south Felton. My mom, having four kids, had a culinary routine of baking bread twice a week; mostly standard white bread and occasionally whole wheat. In addition to these, dad liked odd stuff — dark breads, nut breads, and rye breads. Mom ran this routine until we were all off… Read More

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Astrology Columns

Welcoming the Autumnal Equinox

September 22, 2023October 4, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Catie Cadge, PhD Happy EQUINOX everyone! Happy MABON! Sun enters the sign of Libra September 22nd at 11:49 pm Pacific time. The Celtic holiday of Mabon marks the start of autumn in the northern hemisphere. Summertime…she’s come and gone, my oh my. We associate this time of year with the last quarter Moon in the Celtic calendar (the actual… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Live Music Weekend Roundup: September 29 – October 1

September 21, 2023February 9, 2024 Julie HornerMusic and Concerts0 comment

Live music in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Friday, September 29 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass FestivalSeptember 29 – October 1Golden Gate Park, San FranciscoWatch from home: hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/hsbtv KVMR Celtic Festival at Nevada County FairgroundsSeptember 29 – October 1Grass Valleykvmrcelticfestival.org Northern California Renaissance Faire at Casa de FrutaWeekends through October 22 | 10:00 – 6:00norcalrenfaire.com Bob Burnett at MJA Westside… Read More

Local News Valley People

Lynn Kravitz: Festival RN

September 20, 2023October 1, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Michele Murphy If you attend local concerts or music festivals, you might recognize beloved Santa Cruz Mountains EMT & RN Lynn Kravits. A longtime San Lorenzo Valley resident and prominent fixture in the Bay Area music scene, Lynn is easily identified by her shock of long golden hair and commanding presence in the middle of the action at any… Read More

Letters

Letter: Support for a Felton Pump Track

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 slvpost.com2 Comments

Dear SLV Post, As a resident of Felton, I want to express my support for and provide a positive view of building a pump track in the covered bridge park. This proposal presents a unique opportunity to provide the community with a much needed convenient, safe, and legal space to practice a variety of sports. The beauty of an asphalt… Read More