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Lynn Kravitz: Festival RN

September 20, 2023October 1, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Michele Murphy If you attend local concerts or music festivals, you might recognize beloved Santa Cruz Mountains EMT & RN Lynn Kravits. A longtime San Lorenzo Valley resident and prominent fixture in the Bay Area music scene, Lynn is easily identified by her shock of long golden hair and commanding presence in the middle of the action at any… Read More

Unveiling Concerns: Valley Women’s Club’s Take on the Proposed Pump Track

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

Addressing Community Concerns: Our Letter to the Supervisor We want to bring your attention to an important matter at the heart of community well-being. The Valley Women’s Club has taken a step forward by addressing their concerns in a heartfelt letter to Supervisor Bruce McPherson, shedding light on the proposed pump track in Felton Covered Bridge Park. Our focus is… Read More

Infrastructure Local News Water

Big Basin Water Crisis | Receivership Hearing Scheduled

September 10, 2023September 20, 2023 slvpost.com1 Comment

By Christopher Bradford The ongoing issues with Big Basin Water have reached a tipping point for Boulder Creek residents, and we’re now in an emergency situation. Recently many residents went without water for weeks, and some have lost water again. The most recent outage, one of many which are increasing in frequency, was caused by a large main line leak. This… Read More

Community Local News Parks

Felton Pump Track Proposal Raises Concerns

September 5, 2023October 17, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mary Andersen Debate is in full swing over a proposed pump track in Felton Covered Bridge Park. The proposal, shepherded by Santa Cruz Mountains Trails Stewardship (SCMTS), Santa Cruz County Parks Department, and County Park Friends, calls for a 13,871 s.f. footprint with an asphalt track 6 to 8 feet wide and several feet tall. SCMTS describes the pump… Read More

Local News Water

SLV Water District Manager Rick Rogers to Retire

September 3, 2023September 14, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Search Begins for Successor The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) has announced that District Manager Rick Rogers will retire in November. Rogers began his career with SLVWD nearly five decades ago, securing a position right after high school in 1975 to install fences. This temporary role evolved into a full-time position within the water treatment division. Throughout his career,… Read More

History Local News

Historic Steam Donkey Installation Ceremony

September 1, 2023June 19, 2024 Julie Horner0 comment

Tree Faller Bruce Baker and San Lorenzo Valley Museum Director Lisa Robinson celebrate receipt of a steam donkey logging era artifact at the museum in Boulder Creek, California. By Julie Horner On Friday, September 1, 2023, the San Lorenzo Valley Museum officially celebrated the receipt of a steam-powered timber industry winch called a “steam donkey.” The late 1800s/early 1900s logging… Read More

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Local News Water

A Primer on our Local Water System

September 1, 2023September 10, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mark Dolson Many people these days feel frustrated and powerless in the face of the polarization and dysfunction in our national government. In contrast, local government provides an arena in which our voices can have a direct impact. But how well are you and I fulfilling our democratic responsibility to ensure that our input is well informed? The San… Read More

Art Fire Recovery Local News

Light on Water: Veteran Firefighter Shanna Kuempel Celebrates Fine Art Exhibit

August 11, 2023August 27, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner Artist Shanna Kuempel loves to play with color and luminescence in her landscapes. “My career as a firefighter, I’m drawn to light on water,” she said. The flush of a Santa Cruz sunrise; the fiery sky, pure oranges and blues….color and smoke. Opalescent, unobstructed views of the ocean at Pleasure Point. The way the kelp wraps around… Read More

Local News Recreation

Community Meeting: Proposed Pump Track for Felton Covered Bridge Park

August 8, 2023August 13, 2023 slvpost.com1 Comment

Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship (SCMTS) and Santa Cruz County Parks are proposing a new multi-use pump track for Felton Covered Bridge Park. They’re hosting a public meeting and are looking for community input. SCMTS describes the pump track as a paved surface with a series of rollers, jumps, and banked turns that connect in a closed loop. The track… Read More

Libraries Local News

Pages of Time: Ben Lomond Library an Overlooked Treasure

August 5, 2023December 26, 2024 Julie Hornerben lomond, history, libraries1 Comment

By Julie Horner and Ronnie Trubek When was the last time you took a stroll on historic Mill Street in Ben Lomond? The short stretch of byway that runs parallel to the San Lorenzo River is home to Ben Lomond Market, Sew Rose, painted Bermuda pink on the corner, and Santa Cruz Mountain Art Center. Several other small businesses line… Read More