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Live Music in Santa Cruz: September 8 – 10

September 2, 2023February 9, 2024 Julie HornerMusic & Concerts0 comment

Live music in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Friday, September 8 Bob Burnett at MJA Westside Tasting RoomFridays | 3:30 – 6:30328 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz Joshua Kremer of Eyes Like LanternsMidTown Fridays Block PartyFriday, September 8 | 5:00 – 6:001111 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz Jerry B. Logan Trio at San Gregorio General StoreFriday, September 8 | 5:00… Read More

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Events Recreation

Santa Cruz Horseman’s Association Open House | Saturday, September 9

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

By Robin Musitelli Since 1946, the Santa Cruz Horsemen’s Association (SCCHA) has been a center for coastal equestrian activities. During the 1940s, the association was dedicated to building equestrian and hiking trails throughout the county. In recent years, the club has sponsored youth groups, held horse shows and competitions, provided staging for large animal rescues during emergencies, and was a… Read More

History Local News

Historic Steam Donkey Installation Ceremony

September 1, 2023June 19, 2024 Julie Horner0 comment

Tree Faller Bruce Baker and San Lorenzo Valley Museum Director Lisa Robinson celebrate receipt of a steam donkey logging era artifact at the museum in Boulder Creek, California. By Julie Horner On Friday, September 1, 2023, the San Lorenzo Valley Museum officially celebrated the receipt of a steam-powered timber industry winch called a “steam donkey.” The late 1800s/early 1900s logging… Read More

Welcome

Ever Changing Skies | September 2023 Welcome

September 1, 2023September 19, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner and Mary Andersen September is a glorious time to enjoy living and playing in the Santa Cruz Mountains! The best of the summer warmth; sometimes a few clouds to cool things off. And the air smells sweet with the summer’s harvest and ruddy duff from deep within the forest. The last of the naked ladies (Amaryllis belladonna),… Read More

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Local News Water

A Primer on our Local Water System

September 1, 2023September 10, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mark Dolson Many people these days feel frustrated and powerless in the face of the polarization and dysfunction in our national government. In contrast, local government provides an arena in which our voices can have a direct impact. But how well are you and I fulfilling our democratic responsibility to ensure that our input is well informed? The San… Read More

Columns Music

Vito and Friends: Rocking the Blues

September 1, 2023December 1, 2023 Julie Hornerben lomond, boulder creek, Brookdale Lodge, Henflings, Joe's Bar, local bands, Music and Concerts, san lorenzo valley, Santa Cruz Mountains, Vito and Friends0 comment

By Julie Horner The Blues and Rock n’ Roll are two sides of the same coin, someone once said. Like feeling good, and being excited, and both very much the same in value. Rockin’ blues outfit Vito and Friends carries its weight in musical gold, deeply steeped in the Mississippi Delta sound with all the blue notes that grab your… Read More

Food & Drink Valley People

Santa Cruz Fungi: Popsicles With Benefits

August 29, 2023December 29, 2023 Julie HornerFood, Santa Cruz Mountains, small business0 comment

By Julie Horner Cool cats looking for a chill experience this summer will be delighted to discover Santa Cruz Fungi “Popsicles with Benefits,” handmade medicinal mushroom-infused frozen treats. Founders and fungi fanatics Paul Lazazzara and Katie Sarna have a lifelong obsession with mushrooms and eating healthy. Based in Boulder Creek, the couple launched their nano business in 2020 and began… Read More

Column Alison Steele Columns Food & Drink

Dill Pickled Beetroot

August 27, 2023September 7, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Alison Steele On a quick visit to the neighboring farm, I returned with a basket of fresh beets from Jon Knopp’s vegetable garden and a new motto that made me smile. Grow to Give! The Knopp’s are an old family here in Staunton whose name is synonymous with kind. It’s not hard to see why they’re spoken so fondly… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Live Music Weekend Roundup: September 1 – 4

August 26, 2023February 9, 2024 Julie HornerMusic & Concerts0 comment

Live Music Santa Cruz County! Friday, September 1 Poi Rogers at San Gregorio General StoreFriday, September 1 | 5:00 – 7:00sangregoriostore.com/music Claudio Melega at Aroma RestaurantFriday, September 1 | 5:30 – 8:30https://fb.me/e/4JrRmMxh9 Dos Bros at MidTown Fridays Block Party1111 Soquel Avenue, Santa CruzFriday, September 1 | 5:00 – 5:45offthelipradio.com Art Reception: Wednesday Kirwan | Music: Desert HollowFirst Friday Boulder Creek… Read More

Columns Health

The Case for Energy Healing

August 19, 2023September 4, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Luke Allis The Santa Cruz Mountains are no stranger to alternative health practices. The connection between energy healing and physical health has been widely studied and is well documented. You can find numerous peer-reviewed studies that show that spiritual and meditative practices can lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, which can lead to improved physical health and decrease… Read More