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When the Mission Bells Rang

January 22, 2023February 4, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner A new book is available at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum: “When the Mission Bells Rang” by Dr. Judith Scott, illustrated by Lydia Gibson and in consultation with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. Written for children as a teaching aid and intended for all ages to think about and talk about, the book tells a tale of… Read More

Fire Recovery Local News

Fire Recovery Challenges Ongoing

January 18, 2023January 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Rebuilding Efforts after the 2020 CZU Fires Hindered by Dysfunction By Mary Andersen Ringing in the New Year brings anticipation of new beginnings. Here’s hoping so; it’s been a rough couple of years. In March 2020, Covid upended our lives and changed the way we work, socialize, and debate. We’re still recovering. Politics — national and regional — have been… Read More

Local News Weather

Douglas Firs Down in Forest Lakes

January 13, 2023January 26, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Cari Wade took this photo of her husband Dave taking a photo of Douglas firs that came down in the wee hours of Tuesday morning (January 10) on Lakeview Drive in Forest Lakes, Felton. The trees caused 3 power poles to break and the neighborhood has been without power ever since. Lakeview is the only 2-lane road in and out… Read More

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Storm Update Friday January 13

January 13, 2023January 22, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Weather From the National Weather Service: The forecast calls for light rainfall on Friday with another storm approaching Saturday, January 14. We can expect periods of rain as a cold front passes over the region. Pre-existing saturated soils will not be able to absorb excess rainfall. Urban and small stream flooding is expected along with continued flood potential on mainstem… Read More

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Storm Update Wednesday January 11

January 11, 2023January 21, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

WEATHER The forecast calls for widespread precipitation through January 19 with a break tomorrow January 12. The strongest weather will likely occur this Friday and Saturday with heavy rain and wind. Follow the National Weather Service Monterey Bay Area at weather.gov/mtr. Wind advisory through 7:00 pm Wednesday. SAN LORENZO RIVER AT BIG TREES FELTON The San Lorenzo River at Big Trees… Read More

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Storm Update Monday, January 9

January 9, 2023January 18, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mary Andersen and Julie Horner WEATHER The weather timeline for January 9 through 10 calls for moderate to heavy rain and wind. Monday, anticipate heavy rain and wind gusts. Moderate rain on Tuesday morning with wind gusts calming by afternoon. Now is the time to prepare for the storm. Follow the National Weather Service Monterey Bay Area at weather.gov/mtr. FLOOD… Read More

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Storm Update Sunday, January 8: Calm Before the Next Storm

January 8, 2023January 13, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mary Andersen and Julie Horner Weather The weather timeline for January 8 through 10 calls for calm today, then moderate to heavy rain and wind arrives after 10:00 pm. Monday, anticipate heavy rain and wind gusts. Moderate rain on Tuesday morning with wind gusts calming by afternoon. Now is the time to prepare for the storm. Follow the National… Read More

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Evacuation Warnings Around the County

January 4, 2023January 12, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

1/4 UPDATE 4:00 pm: Many new additional zones have Evacuation Warnings as of 3:30 pm Wednesday. Check aware.zonehaven.com for current information. 1/4 12:00 noon: Multiple areas around the county have been issued Evacuation Warnings by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office due to the current storm and rising water levels. Look up your zone at aware.zonehaven.com. City of Watsonville The… Read More

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Local News Water

Understanding Regional Water Resource Management Challenges

December 9, 2022December 26, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mark Dolson In my September column, “A Perspective on the SLV Water District and the SLV,” I wrote about three distinct arenas in which we need the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) to function effectively: (1) routine business operations, (2) regional water resource management, and (3) community engagement and support. This month I want to dive deeper into… Read More

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San Vicente Redwoods Preserve to Open

December 3, 2022December 5, 2023 Julie Hornerbonny doon, hiking, outdoors, recreation, Santa Cruz Mountains0 comment

By Julie Horner Outdoor enthusiasts eager to explore fresh territory can look forward to setting boots down on 7.3 miles of ecologically integrated trail in the 8,852-acre San Vicente Redwoods Preserve starting on December 3, 2022. This new multi-use trail system traversing sensitive coastal redwood habitat supports hikers, walkers, bicyclists, and equestrians. San Vicente Redwoods Preserve spans the seaward side… Read More