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Northwestern Pond Turtles Lompico California Environment Local News Wildlife 

Return of the Northwestern Pond Turtle 

Julie Horner
Threatened Species Confirmed at Lompico Pond By Julie Horner The Lompico Pond Restoration and Demonstration Project, part of the San Lorenzo Valley Native Habitat Restoration Program (SLVNHRP) from the Valley Women’s Club of San Lorenzo Valley, is celebrating the discovery of Northwestern Pond Turtle eggs at Lake Lompico, a 1-acre wide pond nestled in a quiet residential community… Read More
Valerie Mullen Felton Heart Rock Art Local News Valley People 

Courage, Dear Heart: One Felton Local’s Connection to a Beloved Landmark

Mary Andersen
By Mary Andersen On a sunny Wednesday afternoon in July, Felton resident Valerie Mullen could be found crouched beside Highway 9 south of town with a can of spray paint in hand, gently repainting one of the San Lorenzo Valley’s most quietly cherished landmarks: the Heart Rock. Tucked just south of downtown Felton, near the Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 22-24

Julie Horner,
🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for Friday, August 22 through Sunday, August 24, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues and thrown in all the local festivals and fairs. Enjoy all there is to do in Santa Cruz County!… Read More
Reimagining Big Basin Fire Recovery Local News Parks 

Reimagining Big Basin: A Vision for Recovery 

Mary Andersen
By Mary Andersen Image above: The proposed Saddle Mountain welcome center will provide an entry to the park, welcome center and shuttle parking to access the park on weekends. The hub will will overlook a restored meadow and include a park store and bistro. Nearly five years after the CZU Lightning Complex Fire tore through California’s oldest state park, the… Read More
downtown felton california Fire Departments Local News 

Report urges Felton Fire to consider taxing residents or dissolving

Jesse Kathan
About 6,000 residents in Felton Fire Protection District could soon face proposals for a new tax. (Stephen Baxter – Santa Cruz Local file) By Jesse Kathan, Santa Cruz Local This story was originally published by Santa Cruz Local. Sign up for their weekly newsletters. FELTON >> Felton residents may soon face a proposal for a new tax as local regulators pressure Felton… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 8-10

Julie Horner,
🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 10, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues and thrown in all the local festivals and fairs. Enjoy all there is to do in Santa Cruz County!… Read More