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A History of the Founding of Felton Covered Bridge Park

October 8, 2023October 21, 2023 slvpost.comfelton, history0 comment

By Lisa Robinson Imagine driving into Felton across the covered bridge. Before 1938, that was the county road. Signs, attached to the bridge, cautioned drivers of vehicles over 10 tons. “Every time a heavily loaded truck crosses the covered bridge it gets spooky. It creaks, and groans and acts like it was about to pass all in.” But that all… Read More

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Infrastructure Local News Transportation

Full Closure on Hwy 236 October 18

October 8, 2023October 21, 2023 slvpost.comroad closure0 comment

UPDATE: Highway 236 is now open one-way reversing with a traffic signal. A concrete pour for the construction of a retaining wall will result in the full closure of upper Highway 236 in the Santa Cruz Mountains on Wednesday, October 18 from 6 to 11 am. The work site is located two miles south of the upper junction of Highway… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Live Music Weekend Roundup: October 13-15

October 7, 2023February 9, 2024 Julie HornerMusic & Concerts, Music and Concerts0 comment

Live music in Santa Cruz County and all around the 831. Friday, October 13 Festival of MonstersKicks off Friday, October 13 | All DayMuseum of Art and History, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz Johnny Fab at Jack O’Neill LoungeFriday, October 13 | 3:00 – 6:00175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Bob Burnett at MJA Westside Tasting RoomFridays | 3:30 –… Read More

Fire Recovery Local News Valley People

Proving Ground: Eric Hammer Navigates the Rebuild Process

October 5, 2023October 14, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner “From a percentage basis it’s terrible, it’s ungodly expensive,” Eric Hammer said. A longtime green builder and contractor, the Brookdale resident lost the 100-year old family home in the 2020 CZU fire. The homestead dates to 1904. “This was a historic house, one of the oldest standing structures in the valley. Judge Logan and my grandfather put… Read More

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All Aboard the Laurel and Glenwood Line

October 3, 2023December 26, 2024 slvpost.comglenwood line, laurel line0 comment

Historian Derek Whaley Celebrates New Book By Julie Horner Sidetracked: Laurel and Glenwood, by Derek R. Whaley, PhD is the third in the Santa Cruz Trains series of authoritative books about the history of Santa Cruz area trains, tracks, tunnels, stations and stops. Released in March 2023, the 127-page softbound volume brings the colorful lore of the ridgetop railways of… Read More

Community Local News Valley People

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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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