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Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide! By Julie Horner Thursday, September 19 Kyle Kovalik + Chef Sandwich ChallengeJack O’Neill LoungeThursday, September 19 | Sammiches All Day | Music 4:00 – 7:00175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Gary Gates Band at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, September 19 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline… Read More

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Local News Theater

Evil Dead the Musical

September 4, 2024September 20, 2024 Julie Horner

Santa Cruz Mountains Theater Goers Anticipate Cult Production By Julie Horner Greg Roe is a scary movie fanatic, especially Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead. Framed posters, stage props, and other memorabilia are part of the decor at Greg’s Mount Hermon home. A fan since the 80s, he’s seen the stage production, Evil Dead the Musical, a few times in California. Considering… Read More

Astrology Columns

Sudden Awakenings and Radical, Revolutionary Change

September 3, 2024September 8, 2024 Catie Cadge, PhD

By Catie Cadge PhD September opens with an industrious New Moon in Virgo at 11°04’ on September 2nd at 6:55 pm Pacific time. Moon and Sun loosely oppose Saturn at 16°25’ Pisces. Look to see where Saturn is moving in your own natal chart. Saturn wants you to “mature” and step into a “new pair of shoes.” Somewhere you have… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: September 12 – September 15

September 3, 2024September 16, 2024 Julie HornerEntertainment, live music

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide! By Julie Horner Thursday, September 12 Santa Cruz County FairSeptember 12 – Sunday, September 15 | 12:00 – 11:00Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville The Foxtails at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, September 12 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside Funk Yard… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: Sept 5 – Sept 8

September 2, 2024September 15, 2024 Julie HornerEntertainment, live music

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide! By Julie Horner Thursday, September 5 Squirrels of Wisdom at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, September 5 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside Matt Hartle & Patti Maxine at Discretion BrewingThursday, September 5 | 5:30 – 7:302703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel Steve Abrams at… Read More

Environment Fire Recovery Local News

California’s Questionable Approach To Fire Mitigation

August 29, 2024September 7, 2024 Jessica Keatingfire mitigation

By Jessica Keating This story explores the interconnections between fire, native plant species, policy, and fire prevention. The heat, smoke, and soil disruption following fire act as a catalyst to certain plant species which are referred to as ‘fire-following.’ Some of these plant species, such as native wildflowers, bring beauty and awe to our region. These flowers teach us that… Read More

Music Venues

Henflings Changes Hands

August 28, 2024October 22, 2024 Julie HornerLocal News, nightlife, small business

By Julie Horner The Ben Lomond Fire Protection District, owner of Henflings Tavern, has decided not to renew the lease with the current business owner, Josh Miller, who has run the roadhouse along with Erin Maye Zimmer since 2018. A new chapter begins Sunday, September 1st, 2024 as Mario Ibarra, proprietor of Aroma Restaurant in Ben Lomond takes over the… Read More

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Local News Water

San Lorenzo Valley Water District Interim Manager Resigns

August 28, 2024September 5, 2024 Julie HornerLocal News, water

In a statement released Wednesday, August 28, 2024 the San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced that the SLVWD Board has accepted the resignation of Interim District General Manager, Brian Frus. The Felton resident and registered civil engineer was appointed as Interim General Manager in November 2023 after longtime GM Rick Rogers retired. Frus’ role included overseeing repair to infrastructure impacted by the… Read More

Books Local News

Master Gregory and The Princess Trilogy

August 23, 2024September 4, 2024 Julie Horner

Boulder Creek Father and Son Author Fantasy Books By Julie Horner How many times have you imagined there is a portal — or several — in the Santa Cruz Mountains to another world? Mystery Spot notwithstanding, perhaps there’s a gateway that leads to a make-believe world filled with spells and magic, giant pink one-eyed monsters, horses with blue manes and… Read More

Column: Josh Reilly Columns Gardening

Deer and Gopher Resistant Plants

August 18, 2024August 29, 2024 slvpost.com

By Josh Reilly I’m just going to come right out and say it: There is no such thing as a “deer-proof” plant. As for “deer-resistant,” take any such claims with a great big rock of salt. Deer are browsers. If they cannot find what they prefer, they’ll eat what they can find. At the same time, as browsers, they do… Read More