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SLV Middle School Student Reflects on Drama Class with Will Guilford

June 4, 2026June 12, 2026 slvpost.com

Mr. Guilford had an amazing technique of teaching. He made drama class feel like home. Some of my favorite activities were short skits and, obviously, the plays! My peers and I are very upset that Mr. Guilford had to retire. His class not only taught us about theatre, but how to grow stronger bonds, treat people with high respect, and… Read More

Government Health Local News

Santa Cruz County Opens New 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Center for Youth

May 28, 2026June 10, 2026 slvpost.com

Santa Cruz County now has a dedicated crisis center for young people in mental health emergencies — and it’s open around the clock. The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) at the Hope Forward | Esperanza Adelante Youth Crisis Center officially opened its doors at 5300 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz. Run by Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health in partnership with nonprofit… Read More

Fire Departments Local News

What Felton Voters Need to Know About the Felton Fire Assessment Tax

May 22, 2026June 7, 2026 slvpost.com

To report this story, the SLV Post reviewed Felton Fire District’s own budget documents, the LAFCO countywide governance report, the district’s draft staffing projections and engineer’s reports, and conducted interviews with Felton Fire’s interim chief, regional fire chiefs, fire professionals countywide, and Santa Cruz County and LAFCO officials. By Mary Andersen Updated 5/26/2026 Ballots have arrived in Felton mailboxes. Here… Read More

Local News Valley People

2026 Rescue Dog of the Year Finds a Home in Boulder Creek

May 17, 2026May 29, 2026 slvpost.com

Meet Teddy, the 2026 Pedigree Foundation Rescue Dog of the Year. Teddy is an older dog who found a loving Boulder Creek family through Muttville Senior Dog Rescue’s “Seniors for Seniors” program, which pairs mature dogs with golden-aged adopters. Teddy came to Muttville from a Bakersfield shelter last fall. His adopter, Julie Kimball, and her husband Ralph, said that their… Read More

Local News Water

SMGWA Seeks Well Owner Representative for Board Vacancy

May 16, 2026May 29, 2026 slvpost.com

The Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency (SMGWA) has an opening on its Board of Directors and is looking for a Well Owner Alternate Representative to fill it. SMGWA was established in 2017 to manage groundwater sustainability in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley areas under California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. This is a chance to have a real voice in… Read More

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Fire Recovery Local News

Prescribed Burn Planned at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

May 16, 2026May 27, 2026 slvpost.com

Cal Fire and California State Parks are teaming up to conduct a controlled burn at the Sandhills area of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park as early as next week. Crews plan to begin ignitions between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on May 18, though the operation could shift by several days depending on weather and air quality conditions. The target… Read More

Government Local News

Supervisor Monica Martinez: San Lorenzo Valley Spring Update

May 12, 2026May 22, 2026 Monica Martinez

New Trails, Park Upgrades, Veterans Housing, and What’s Coming in the County Budget It’s been a busy spring, and I am excited to share a lot of news from around the San Lorenzo Valley and at the County level—from park enhancements to community clean-ups and big milestones for local organizations. I hope you’ll join me in celebrating this progress and… Read More

Local News Traffic

Highway 9 Construction Projects to Affect Traffic Through May

May 11, 2026May 22, 2026 slvpost.com

Travelers on Highway 9 in the San Lorenzo Valley should expect daytime one-way reversing traffic control at multiple locations throughout the week of May 11, with some disruptions extending well beyond that. Bridge Replacements North of Boulder Creek The most significant ongoing work is the Highway 9 San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek Bridge Replacement Project, which involves the full… Read More

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Local News Radio Valley People

Rosemary Chalmers and Good Morning Monterey Bay Find a New Home at KBCZ

May 6, 2026May 17, 2026 slvpost.com

After more than three decades as a Central Coast radio fixture, Rosemary “Rosie” Chalmers is turning the page on a new chapter. The longtime host of Good Morning Monterey Bay — most recently broadcast out of Santa Cruz Voice for the past three years — signed off from that station in February alongside broadcasting partner Bill Wolverton. But good news… Read More

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Fire Departments Local News

Understanding Proposition 218 and the Felton Fire Benefit Assessment

May 3, 2026May 12, 2026 slvpost.com

Felton Fire’s benefit assessment taxing mechanism is underway. If the board votes to proceed on May 11, ballots will mail May 20. Here is what every Felton property owner should understand before that ballot arrives — including a legal deadline that could permanently strip your right to legal recourse, and a tension at the heart of this assessment that Proposition… Read More