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SLV Museum Laura DeAngelis Local News Valley People 

SLV Museum Director Laura DeAngelis Brings New Vision to the Valley

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
Cabrillo College Education Local News Schools 

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

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
mushroom month Local News Outdoors 

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

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
new veterans village sign in Ben Lomond, California Ben Lomond Community Local News 

A New Sign for the Veterans Village | Ben Lomond

Mary Andersen
Ben Lomond resident and Navy veteran Rick Moran spearheaded the creation of a new permanent sign for Veterans Village, a housing complex for formerly homeless veterans located along Highway 9 in Ben Lomond. Moran served on a submarine during the Vietnam War and later became commander of the “Maverick” 5888 Veterans of Foreign Wars post, known for advocating peace during… Read More
Winter Storm Santa Cruz Mountains Local News Weather 

County Urges Storm Preparedness as Heavy Rain Approaches

slvpost.com
Santa Cruz County residents should prepare now for a significant storm system expected to bring several inches of rain over the next week. The storm may cause localized flooding, hazardous travel conditions, and power outages – particularly as holiday travel increases. “This storm has the potential to be impactful,” said David Reid, Director of the Santa Cruz County Office of… Read More
weather december 2025 Local News Weather 

Series of Atmospheric Rivers Expected to Bring Heavy Rain to California Through Late December

slvpost.com
A succession of atmospheric river systems is forecast to impact California over the next 10 days, bringing heavy precipitation to the state, according to meteorologists at the National Weather Service and The Weather Channel. These systems are expected to deliver heavy rain and mountain snow to Oregon and Northern California from Wednesday into the weekend and next week. The Sierra… Read More
Entertainment Live Music Local News 

Live Music Roundup Santa Cruz County: New Year’s Eve 2025

Julie Horner,
🎶 A Comprehensive Listing of Live Music on New Year’s Eve in the Santa Cruz Mountains & Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and entertainment for Wednesday, December 31st, 2025! Enjoy all there is to do in Santa Cruz County to ring in the New Year 2026! 🎶🥂🍾💃 New Year’s Eve 2025 🎶 Man in Black Tribute to… Read More
Santa cruz mountains state parks Fire Departments Local News 

California State Parks Continues Pile Burning in Santa Cruz Mountains

slvpost.com
California State Parks is conducting pile-burning operations across several mountain parks in Santa Cruz County, with work continuing as weather and air-quality conditions allow through April 2026. Roughly 400 burn piles are planned across Big Basin Redwoods, Castle Rock, and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Parks, including the Fall Creek Unit. The burns support long-term forest health and wildfire resilience. At… Read More