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Ben Lomond County Park Ben Lomond Environment Local News 

California Monarch And Pollinator Habitat Project Approved

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The Ben Lomond Village Alliance (BLVA) California Monarch And Pollinator Habitat Kit project has been accepted into the Pollinator Habitat Monarch Conservation program through the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation in Sacramento. Out of 200 applicants, the BLVA project was chosen and the plants will be installed at Ben Lomond County Park on Mill Street as part of an ongoing… Read More
Santa Clara Valley Model T endurance race Events Local News 

Model T Ford Club Hosts Rally in the Mountains

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On Sunday, June 9th, the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club hosts its 53rd Annual Endurance Run and Lowland Tour. Historic vehicles called “Speedsters” and other vintage motorcars from 1900-1945 will rally through the mountain and coastal towns of Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Ben Lomond, Felton, Santa Cruz, Davenport, Pescadero, San Gregorio, and La Honda as their drivers and riding… Read More
San Lorenzo Valley High School class of 2024 Education Local News 

SLV High School Students Receive Jack DeBord Memorial Scholarships 

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Two remarkable San Lorenzo Valley High School (SLVHS) grads are recipients of the Jack DeBord Memorial Scholarship.  Aliyah Bowers Aliyah has always known that she wanted a career in the medical field, but now she’s certain that she wants to become a pediatric nurse. She’s driven to help others the way that she’s been supported in her own medical journey… Read More
redwood mountain faire Festivals Local News Valley People 

Redwood Mountain Faire: Santa Cruz Mountains Legacy

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By Julie Horner The first Redwood Mountain Faire festivals were single-day events held in April at Highlands Park in Ben Lomond as a way to showcase the local artist community. Originally called the Redwood Mountains Fine Arts & Crafts Faire and Music Festival, the Valley Women’s Club hosted the gatherings from 1980 through 1996. Eventually, the event grew to two… Read More
water Local News Water 

The SLV Water District Rate Hike: What Happened and Why?

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By Jim Mosher Many ratepayers are upset with the steep increase in rates recently adopted by our SLV Water District. Concerned that the new rates have an out-sized impact on low-water-use ratepayers, a group is gathering signatures to qualify a “Fixed Charge Limitation Ordinance” for the November ballot that would limit the District’s ability to raise fixed charges. As a… Read More
Lake Lompico crew Environment Local News Outdoors 

Lake Lompico: A Labor of Love

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Restoration and Demonstration Project in Progress  By Julie Horner Through the San Lorenzo Valley Native Habitat Restoration Program under the auspices of the Valley Women’s Club, the Lompico Pond Restoration and Demonstration Project involves a group of dedicated outdoor enthusiasts who have been meeting on the last Saturday of every month to restore a small mountain lake. Affectionately known as… Read More
Coach matt grocott and danica kelley Local News Sports 

Highway 9 Wrestling Club’s Coach Matt Grocott

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By Julie Horner Nurturing young champions, Boulder Creek’s Matt Grocott celebrated victory earlier this year with his student, Scotts Valley High wrestling superstar Danica Kelley, who pinned gold at the California Interscholastic Federation State Wrestling Championship. Danica, a graduating senior who also lives in Boulder Creek, has been studying with Matt since 7th grade. With the state championship in the… Read More
backyard burn pile Government Local News 

Backyard Burn Season Ends April 30

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024 is the last day that residential burning is permitted in Santa Cruz County. Beginning Wednesday May 1, 2024, all burning in the County (except campfires) will require an approved General Burn Permit which requires a site inspection and a physical permit issued through the BurnPermit.fire.ca.gov website. The guideline is in place to help reduce the risk… Read More