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Loch Lomond Recreation Area Seeks Chief Ranger

December 17, 2023August 20, 2025 Julie HornerCareers, Loch Lomond, Santa Cruz Mountains0 comment

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

Columns Food & Drink

Nonno’s Pizza: A Legend in Redwood Estates

December 17, 2023January 6, 2024 Julie HornerNonno's, Redwood Estates, restaurants, Santa Cruz Mountains0 comment

Ralph DiTulli is king of the hill at this cherished Santa Cruz Mountains eatery and gathering place. By Julie Horner Pizzaiolo Ralph DiTullio offered a brief history of Nonno’s in a nutshell: “In 1995, my sales gal from Ledyard Foods in Santa Cruz came to me and said, ‘Ralph! I’ve got the perfect spot for you guys, it’s up by… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Live Music Santa Cruz: January 4-7

December 17, 2023February 9, 2024 Julie HornerEvents, live music, Music and Concerts, Santa Cruz0 comment

Live music in Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and all around the 831 for the weekend of January 4 through January 7, 2024. Thursday, January 4 Alecia Haselton at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, January 4 | 5:00 – 7:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Hot Jazz on the Patio at Gayle’s BakeryThursdays | 5:00 – 7:00504 Bay Ave., Capitola Matt… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Live Music Santa Cruz: New Year’s Eve

December 16, 2023February 9, 2024 Julie HornerEvents, Music and Concerts, Santa Cruz0 comment

Full listing of live music and concerts in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Live music roundup for your holiday weekend December 28, 2023 through January 1, 2024! Happy New Year! By Julie Horner Thursday, December 28 Lucas Lawson at Highway 1 BrewingThursday, December 28 | 4:00 – 7:005720 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero Cement Ship at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, December… Read More

Letters

Felton Pump Track: Is Contract Enforceable?

December 15, 2023December 29, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Dear Honorable Board of Supervisors of Santa Cruz County, and Mr. Matt De Young of Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship: The Board of Supervisors has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOA) between the County and the Santa Cruz Mountain Trail Stewardship (SCMTS). In reading the MOA, it is apparent that “Section IX Indemnification” contains provisions to indemnify both parties against… Read More

Column: MC Dwyer Columns Real Estate

New Year Real Estate Outlook

December 11, 2023December 29, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer After months of consecutive increases, 30 year mortgage rates peaked briefly at 8% recently. Over the past few weeks, a few economic indicators grew weaker, causing a bull market in bonds — essentially investors bet that the Federal Reserve may hold their rates steady. So, mortgage rates fell back down to about 7.4% at the time of… Read More

Letters

Felton Pump Track: Opposes the MOU

December 10, 2023July 30, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

Dear County Supervisors, I am writing to summarize the reasons for you not to approve the MOU with the Santa Cruz Mountain Trail Stewards to build a pump track in Covered Bridge Park (CBP). I live next door to the park, have 20 years of public art planning experience, and am deeply committed to good public process to ensure our… Read More

Letters

Felton Pump Track: Wrong Location

December 10, 2023December 29, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Dear Honorable Members of the Board of Supervisors, I am writing about the subject proposal, which is scheduled to be heard on your Consent Agenda on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023. It is a fine proposal, but it is proposed for the WRONG LOCATION! I support parks, I support recreation, and I support such a proposal for a location outside of… Read More

Outdoors Recreation

Castle Rock State Park

December 10, 2023December 29, 2023 slvpost.comcastle rock, state parks0 comment

Working off holiday season indulgences by tromping the sunny knolls of Castle Rock State Park. Great fall and winter colors and a quick fix for a dose of sunshine, too, on these short days in the lee of Ben Lomond Mountain. The easiest way to get to Castle Rock’s 34 miles of hiking trails from the San Lorenzo Valley is… Read More

Holidays Local News Valley People

San Lorenzo Valley Cookie Project Delivers a Little Joy

December 10, 2023January 10, 2024 Julie HornerHolidays, Santa Cruz Mountains, SLV Cookie Project, volunteers0 comment

Holiday cookie baking project brings joy to those in need. Ryan Okrant and Valley Churches team up to deliver care packages in the Santa Cruz Mountains. By Ryan Okrant My mother and her friends began the original Cookie Project in the late 80s in conjunction with Valley Churches United (VCU). Volunteers baked all kinds of cookies then gathered together to… Read More