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Yeshe Jackson Paints Mural Honoring Albert the White Peacock

February 26, 2025March 4, 2025 Julie HornerArt, Local News

Artist Yeshe Jackson has put initial brush strokes on a mural honoring Albert the white peacock of Boulder Creek. The artwork in progress in Historic Downtown Boulder Creek is intended to symbolize mountain resilience through beauty and community spirit. The project will be completed this spring. By Julie Horner Albert’s legacy is larger than life. Work has begun on a… Read More

Santa Cruz Mountains art center photo by Mary Andersen

Art Local News

Dive into Creativity: WATER Exhibit at Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center

February 23, 2025March 9, 2025 Blake Holiday

By Blake Holiday The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center in Ben Lomond is making a splash with its current exhibit titled WATER: Ebb and Flow. Running through March 22, this annual judged show highlights the beauty, power, and significance of water through a collection of eclectic works by local and regional artists. “Water is a subject that resonates deeply, touching… Read More

Community Local News Valley People

Food to the People: Free Food Church Boulder Creek and Zayante

February 18, 2025February 27, 2025 slvpost.com

By Julie Horner Beneath a pop-up canopy on a bright Boulder Creek Friday afternoon, Mo Moscoe and his team, Steve Maurer and Steven Shabry, busily attend to a colorful display of fresh produce and packaged foodstuffs that have been gleaned from the Grey Bears Chanticleer Avenue pantry. Friends and neighbors stuff boxes and bags with bunches of produce, leafy greens,… Read More

Local News Wildlife

Help for Native Animals in Need

February 14, 2025February 20, 2025 slvpost.com

Amy Red Feather from Native Animal Rescue of Santa Cruz County reminds valley residents that her team is ready to pick up small injured animals if you are unable to take them yourself to the facility located at 1855 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz. Baby opossums, racoons, bats, squirrels, birds, and other small creatures that are injured, have become separated… Read More

Emergency Preparedness Local News

Felton Grove Under Evacuation Order

February 13, 2025February 20, 2025 slvpost.com

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation order for the Felton Grove neighborhood due to rising water levels of the San Lorenzo River. Residents are ordered to evacuate immediately and move to higher ground. The area is closed to public access. Felton Grove is labeled FEL-E008 on the Genasys Project map. Check your neighborhood status at https://protect.genasys.com/search.… Read More

Monica Martinez Supervisor 5th District Santa Cruz County

Commentary Government Local News Valley People

Monica Martinez Begins Her Term as 5th District Supervisor | Commentary

February 10, 2025March 4, 2025 Monica Martinez

By Monica Martinez As we begin this new year, I’m honored to step into the role of Fifth District Supervisor, representing the vibrant and resilient communities of San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and beyond. From the redwoods to the riverbanks, the unique character of our district inspires me daily. Over the past month, I’ve reflected on the challenges and opportunities… Read More

Local News Public Safety

A New Sheriff in Town: Meet Deputy David Madison

February 8, 2025February 13, 2025 slvpost.com

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff Department Boulder Creek Service Center welcomes Deputy David Madison as our new Community Policing Services contact. He replaces Caitlin McBride who has been promoted to Sergeant. Sgt. McBride said, “I am now supervising a patrol team, and I’m no longer in the valley. My office is at our main headquarters in Live Oak, and I just… Read More

Andrew Myers Winter Warmer Roaring Camp Railroads Bret Harte Hall

Events Local News

Winter Warmer Festival: Andrew Myers Shakes off the Chill at Roaring Camp

February 4, 2025February 11, 2025 Julie Horner

By Julie Horner It was the end of the summer festival season and Ben Lomond’s Andrew Myers was bummed. Might as well hunker down for the winter and dream of dancing to great music with a few hundred of your closest friends when the weather warms. Then he thought, there’s beautiful Bret Harte Hall at Roaring Camp! The winter months… Read More

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Fire Recovery Local News

LA is Burning: Here We Go Again

February 3, 2025February 9, 2025 slvpost.com

By Nicole Sallak Anderson I’ll admit it’s taken me a bit to write this essay. I’ve been putting it off, finding excuses. The fires in LA started over a week ago, and while it’s not happening in my backyard, it definitely has taken me back to that night in August of 2020 when it most certainly was in my backyard.… Read More

Local News Sports

Spring Baseball and Softball Sign-Ups

February 2, 2025February 8, 2025 slvpost.com

As winter rains give way to longer days and sunnier skies, it’s time for athletes of all ages to dust off their gear and sign up for spring sports leagues in and around the San Lorenzo Valley! Whether you’re a seasoned player or looking to try a new activity, local leagues offer a fantastic way to stay active, build friendships,… Read More