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Summer Housing Market Update

August 7, 2024August 29, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By MC Dwyer Consumer sentiment recently improved on two fronts: about 80% of consumers expressed improved job security while 66% feel it’s a good time to sell, but only 25% thought mortgage rates would decrease. After reaching a peak of 7.8% in October of ’23, 30 year fixed mortgage rates have settled into a range between 6.75% and 7.25%, rising… Read More

Alina Layng San Lorenzo Valley Water District

Government Local News

SLV Water District Appoints Alina Layng, Filling Vacancy

August 6, 2024August 29, 2024 San Lorenzo Valley Post0 comment

During their August 1, 2024 board meeting, the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) appointed Boulder Creek resident Alina Layng to fill a board vacancy. Layng will serve the remainder of the term left vacant by director Jayme Ackemann who resigned in June prior to moving to the Central Valley. Layng was appointed following public notice of the open position.… Read More

Astrology Columns

Leo Season: The Heart of Summertime

August 4, 2024August 29, 2024 Catie Cadge, PhD0 comment

By Catie Cadge, PhD Welcome to the heart of summertime, Santa Cruz stargazers, when we frolic under the warm sunshine and embrace the playful spirit of Leo the lion! Time to let your soul shine with a generous heart and seek pleasure through self-expression and creative juju. August opens with a New Moon in Leo, 12°34’, on the 4th at… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: July 31 – August 4

July 31, 2024August 29, 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 Wednesday, July 31 Simon Santiago at Chaminade Resort & SpaWednesday, July 31 | 5:30 – 8:30One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz Dolce Big Band at Capitola Twilight Concert SeriesWednesday, July 31 | 6:00 – 8:00Capitola Beach-Esplanade Park, 108 Monterey Ave., Capitola… Read More

Columns Food & Drink

Kvass: A Traditional Russian Fermented Beverage

July 31, 2024August 12, 2024 Thomas Andersen0 comment

By Tom Andersen I have for you another leap of faith. Those who have trusted me in the past have not been disappointed. At least that’s what they tell me. Let’s begin like this: Who doesn’t like fermented beverages made from toasted grains? If you do, let’s keep going. If you are a believer in not wasting stale bread as… Read More

Community History Local History Local News

Felton Acres Turns 100

July 30, 2024August 10, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

Contributed On Sunday, June 9, 2024 neighbors from the Felton Acres subdivision in the Santa Cruz Mountains gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the neighborhood’s inception. Two Blue Plaques were received from the Museum of Art and History (MAH); one for the Felton Acres Resort Ticket Booth, the other for the Felton Acres Resort Community. Event co-hosts Nate &… Read More

Column Alison Steele Columns Food & Drink

Cultured Cream Cheescake with Wild Blueberries & Thyme

July 28, 2024August 7, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Alison Steele Waking up in Virginia after a long day of traveling from California to the mountain south, before breakfast, before banjo, I am outside on the front porch with the sunrise. Early morning birdsong is the most heartswelling sound I have ever heard, like an old hymn from my childhood reassuring me that all is well with my… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: July 24 – July 28

July 24, 2024August 29, 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 Wednesday, July 24 Ripatti & Rose at Chaminade Resort & SpaWednesday, July 24 | 5:30 – 8:30One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz The Joint Chiefs at Capitola Twilight Concert SeriesWednesday, July 24 | 6:00 – 8:00Capitola Beach-Esplanade Park, 108 Monterey Ave.,… Read More

Music

Grateful Sundays: Celebrating Eight Years of Community

July 20, 2024August 29, 2024 slvpost.comFelton Music Hall, livemusic0 comment

By Ed Levy Grateful Sundays, a weekly meeting of like-minded music and dance enthusiasts, many of whom have followed the Grateful Dead for generations, got its start on Mother’s Day, 2017 at Michael’s on Main in Soquel. Michael Harrison, the venue’s owner, was himself a Deadhead and had decorated the place with personal memorabilia from being on tour with the… Read More

Health Local News

Dr. Steven Leib Pioneers New Goals for Longevity In Santa Cruz County

July 16, 2024August 4, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Haley Sage Around the world, Santa Cruz holds an association with one of its natural icons, the almighty Redwood: a symbol of fortitude, resilience, and longevity. Now, our region may qualify for a new distinction to represent a different aspect of long life: the prestigious designation of Blue Zone. According to the Blue Zones organization (bluezones.com), Blue Zones are… Read More