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More Hours at Felton and Scotts Valley Libraries

February 7, 2026February 16, 2026 slvpost.com

Starting February 1, getting to your favorite Santa Cruz Public Library branch just got easier. The library system is rolling out new hours designed to fit busy schedules – including Sunday service at two more locations and later weeknight hours at others. Sundays are back at Felton and Capitola branches, which will now welcome visitors from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.… Read More

Local News Traffic

Caltrans to Lower Speed Limits on Highway 9 Through San Lorenzo Valley Communities

February 6, 2026February 12, 2026 slvpost.com

New limits target safety in Ben Lomond, Brookdale, and south Felton areas Drivers on Highway 9 will need to slow down in San Lorenzo Valley communities following a Caltrans announcement this week that speed limits will be reduced along an 11.63-mile stretch of the highway. The affected segment runs from just south of Exit Road in the City of Santa… Read More

Local News Obituaries

Barbara Ann Carlisle 1936-2026

January 20, 2026February 3, 2026 slvpost.com

Barbara Ann Carlisle, a longtime resident of Felton, California since 1960, passed peacefully on January 6th and went home to be with her Lord. She leaves behind a rich legacy of love and care for her family and community. Barbara was born on a snowy January night to Henry and Gladys Ruppel in Twin Bridges, Montana. She and her twin… Read More

Environment Local News

Santa Cruz County Formally Opposes New Offshore Drilling Plan

January 14, 2026January 31, 2026 slvpost.com

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has formally submitted comments opposing a proposed federal plan that could open new offshore oil and gas leasing off the California coast. The comments were sent to the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in response to a draft proposal that would allow new oil and… Read More

Government Local News

Monica Martinez Selected as 2026 Chair of Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors

January 13, 2026January 30, 2026 slvpost.com

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has selected District 5 Supervisor Monica Martinez to serve as Chair of the Board for 2026, marking a historic milestone for the county. Martinez will be the first openly LGBTQ+ and Latina person to hold the position. Martinez was chosen by her fellow supervisors following her first year in office, during which she… Read More

Local News Valley People

SLV Museum Director Laura DeAngelis Brings New Vision to the Valley

January 12, 2026January 30, 2026 Jennifer Mount

By Jennifer Mount When Laura DeAngelis arrived in Boulder Creek in 2013, she was simply looking for home. What she eventually found was a community that would shape her art, her purpose, and her leadership. Today, as the Executive Director of the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Laura is helping ensure that the Valley’s stories – layered, diverse, and deeply rooted… Read More

Education Local News Schools

Cabrillo College Hosts Spring 2026 Registration Fairs in Watsonville and Scotts Valley

January 9, 2026January 16, 2026 slvpost.com

Prospective students can explore in-demand career programs and get personalized enrollment assistance Cabrillo College is making it easier for prospective, current, and dual-enrolled students to kickstart their spring semester by hosting two Spring Registration Fairs in Scotts Valley and Watsonville next week. The Watsonville Registration Fair will take place on Wednesday, January 14, from 3:30–7:30 p.m. at the Cabrillo College… Read More

Local News Outdoors

Mushroom Foraging in Santa Cruz County: A Beginner’s Safety-first Guide

January 8, 2026January 14, 2026 Mary Andersen

By Mary Andersen Mushroom foraging is one of those outdoors adventures that pairs well with drizzle, redwoods, and a hot thermos of tea. Now through February is the most productive time for mushroom hunting in our area. Santa Cruz County’s damp winters reward patient eyes – but tasty fungi come with real risks. If you’re new, start slow, learn locally,… Read More

Environment Local News Tech

Among the Tallest Beings on Earth, Listening Becomes a Form of Reverence

January 2, 2026January 11, 2026 Mary Andersen

By Mary Andersen For those of us who live in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the presence of the redwoods is a daily comfort – a sense of being held in a place of reverence built long before roads, fences, and property lines. But few of us have ever truly heard these trees. We know the familiar sounds of needles after… Read More

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Local News Weather

Free Sandbags Available for North County Residents

December 26, 2025January 11, 2026 slvpost.com

With storm season underway, several locations have free sand and sandbags available for local residents and businesses to help protect their property from flooding. Sandbag tip: Only fill bags halfway, they work much better at keeping the water out when stacked than bags that are filled to the top. Remember to bring your own shovel. Call first to confirm that… Read More