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Loch Lomond Recreation Area March Hours Reduced

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 slvpost.com

Change of hours at Loch Lomond Recreation Area. March hours are reduced due to staff scheduling issues. New hours for March are Friday through Monday 7 am to 7 pm. Seasonal Operating Schedule March: 7 AM – 7 PM (Friday – Monday)April: 7 AM – 7:30 PM (Thursday – Tuesday)May: 7 AM – 8 PM (Thursday – Tuesday)June: 7 AM… Read More

Roaring Camp’s Future in Question: Transportation Commission Considers Forced Abandonment

January 24, 2022February 11, 2022 slvpost.com6 Comments

By Jayme Ackemann In January, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that thanks to surplus budget revenues and a massive federal infrastructure investment package our state would make more than $2 billion in funding available for rail and transportation projects. This seems like a less-than-ideal time for Santa Cruz County’s Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) to consider abandoning some of the rail corridors… Read More

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Path to Rail Trail Decision Must Cross Four Bridges

June 5, 2021June 18, 2021 slvpost.com2 Comments

By Jayme Ackemann The debate over the Santa Cruz County Regional Transit Commission’s (RTC) Rail Corridor Study hit an impasse recently when the Commission deadlocked over a vote to adopt a business plan for the preferred light rail alternative, which was selected by the commission in February. The two votes seem to be at odds with one another – selecting… Read More

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Brookdale Lodge: The Jewel of the San Lorenzo Valley

May 15, 2021February 3, 2025 slvpost.com0 comment

By Michele Murphy The historic Brookdale Lodge is known for its lore, magic, and mystery. The resort complex, having gone through multiple owners, renovations, fires, and the pandemic, remains a jewel of the San Lorenzo Valley. The Lodge opened in 1870 as the headquarters for Brookdale’s Grover Lumber Mill. In 1920 it became a hotel. In 1922 Dr. F.K. Camp… Read More

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An Insider’s Guide to Spring Wildflowers

May 10, 2021June 7, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Pamela Morgan Bonny Doon Preserve I’ve long enjoyed a weekly jaunt to Bonny Doon Preserve on Martin Road, which has always been my secret wildflower haven. I started hiking there after the 2007 fire and have witnessed the rebirth of many native plants. This season, following the CZU fire, as much destruction has been done by bulldozers as by… Read More

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Webinar: What’s next for parks in California?

May 21, 2020January 2, 2021 slvpost.comstateparks0 comment

From Save the Redwoods League: What's Next for Parks in California? Webinar on May 26, 2020 at 4:00 pm PST. The COVID-19 crisis has put a huge strain on parks in California. What's next for these important places? Join a deep-dive discussion with key experts on 5/26. Read More

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The Brookdale Lodge to Reopen

June 20, 2017January 4, 2026 Julie HornerLocal News0 comment

On the Road to Resurrection, History in the Remaking By Julie Horner Peering through a jagged window, the bare bulbs of workmen’s shop lights illuminate what seem like bones and sinew – open studs and joists – which frame little now but bareness and dust. The fireplace where the lounge used to be stands alone without walls. While stairs and… Read More