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Ben Lomond Slide Infrastructure Local News 

Fire Chiefs and Residents Push for Permanent Highway 9 Slide Repairs

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By Jim Helmer In December, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) released its draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) — a 25-year spending plan that is a first step in securing federal, state, and local funding — for public review. Fire Chiefs from Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, and Zayante were dismayed to find no funding identified for permanent repairs to the… Read More
Roaring Camp Fire Recovery Local News 

Roaring Camp Works to Protect Forest and Neighboring Communities from Wildfire

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Roaring Camp Railroads has been taking steps to protect its old-growth forest, and the neighborhoods that border it, from wildfire. The railroad has partnered with Boulder Creek-based Cosentino Timber Enterprises to construct shaded fuel breaks across roughly 180 acres of forestland adjacent to the Henry Cowell and Mount Hermon communities, with work expected to continue throughout 2026. The project involves… Read More
Douglas Iris Iris virginia.png Hikes Local News 

April in Bloom: The Best Wildflower Trails in and Around the San Lorenzo Valley

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Spring is the best time to explore wildflower trails in the San Lorenzo Valley and nearby hills, where redwood shade, sunny ridges, and serpentine soils create very different bloom patterns. The strongest bets are Big Basin, Fall Creek, San Vicente Redwoods, and a few Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz Mountains preserves that usually show a good mix of native flowers… Read More
Bridgets Gambit Ben Lomond author Craig Harwood Books Local News 

Local Author Craig Harwood Uncovers a Fascinating Chapter of the American West

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Ben Lomond resident Craig Harwood spent four years reconstructing the extraordinary life of his Irish immigrant ancestor By Mary Andersen When Craig Harwood was growing up, his family told stories about a remarkable woman, a tough, sharp-minded matriarch who seemed larger than life. She was his third great-grandmother, Bridget Miranda Evoy, and the more Harwood dug into her history, the… Read More
Felton Fire Station California Columns Fire Departments History 

Felton Fire Protection District: A Local History of Volunteer Service and Growth 

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By Mary Andersen Felton Fire Protection District grew out of a long local tradition of volunteer fire protection in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Its history dates to the 1930s and 1940s. The story centers on the Fetherston family, early volunteers, and the community’s decision to create a formal district so Felton could fund equipment, staff, and a permanent firehouse. Early… Read More
The Road I Call Home 800 Exhibitions Local News 

The Ripple Effect Arts Festival Comes to Life in Felton

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As part of the new Ripple Effect Arts Festival, the San Lorenzo Valley will host a deeply moving and socially impactful exhibition rooted in compassion, storytelling, and community connection. Presented by the San Lorenzo Valley Museum and the Felton Library Friends, “The Road I Call Home” brings the work of renowned humanitarian and award-winning photographer Randy Bacon to Felton. This… Read More
Veterans Village Ben Lomond California Ben Lomond Housing Local News 

Long-Stalled Veterans Village in Ben Lomond Finally Secures Full Funding

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After years of financial setbacks that left only a handful of veterans housed at the former Jaye’s Timberlane Resort, a new $13.3 million tax credit award and a restructured ownership deal are set to finally complete the 20-unit supportive housing community. Santa Cruz County has secured a critical infusion of financing to complete Veterans Village, a permanent supportive housing development… Read More