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water district rate increase Commentary Election 2024 Infrastructure Local News Water 

SLV Voters Face a Water District Rate Initiative this Fall

Jayme Ackemann
By Jayme Ackemann The voters of San Lorenzo Valley face a crucial decision in the November election: do they want a reliable water system that delivers fresh, safe water every time they turn on their taps, or do they risk ending up with inconsistent and unreliable service like their neighbors in Big Basin? A small group of residents is opposing… Read More
Monty's Log Cabin Arcadia Film Local News 

Monty’s Log Cabin Featured in Short Film

Julie Horner
Locals Tapped as Bar Scene Extras By Julie Horner The announcement on backstage.com read: “Seeking real people in Santa Cruz to play background roles in an overnight shoot dive bar scene at Monty’s Log Cabin.” The project: Arcadia, a short film written and directed by New York-based filmaker and playwright Chloe Xtina and produced by independent, female-strong Blackdove Pictures, with… Read More
caltrans paving project ben lomond felton Infrastructure Local News Road Conditions Transportation 

Hwy 9 Paving Project Begins 8/19 Between Felton and Ben Lomond

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In the Santa Cruz Mountains, a major Highway 9 paving project between Lazy Woods Drive in Felton and California Drive Ben Lomond is set to begin Monday August 19. A total of 2.7 miles will be ground and paved. Initial work focuses on ADA curb ramp construction in Ben Lomond. In a statement, Caltrans confirmed, “The 2.7 mile paving project… Read More
Anna Bobisuthi Hammer In Blacksmith Festival Community Events Festivals Local News 

Roaring Camp Blacksmith Hammer-In August 16 & 17

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By Anna Bobisuthi Welcome to another great year of forging in the redwoods! It’s time once again for Roaring Camp’s annual Hammer-In, a spectacular event with blacksmiths from all over California meeting up for a weekend of fun and education! The event runs August 16 and 17 from 8 am to 5 pm. Organized by Bill Kasper, the California Blacksmith… Read More
Alina Layng San Lorenzo Valley Water District Government Local News 

SLV Water District Appoints Alina Layng, Filling Vacancy

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During their August 1, 2024 board meeting, the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) appointed Boulder Creek resident Alina Layng to fill a board vacancy. Layng will serve the remainder of the term left vacant by director Jayme Ackemann who resigned in June prior to moving to the Central Valley. Layng was appointed following public notice of the open position.… Read More
Felton Acres San Lorenzo Valley Community History Local History Local News 

Felton Acres Turns 100

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Contributed On Sunday, June 9, 2024 neighbors from the Felton Acres subdivision in the Santa Cruz Mountains gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the neighborhood’s inception. Two Blue Plaques were received from the Museum of Art and History (MAH); one for the Felton Acres Resort Ticket Booth, the other for the Felton Acres Resort Community. Event co-hosts Nate &… Read More
dr steven leib blue zones Health Local News 

Dr. Steven Leib Pioneers New Goals for Longevity In Santa Cruz County

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By Haley Sage  Around the world, Santa Cruz holds an association with one of its natural icons, the almighty Redwood: a symbol of fortitude, resilience, and longevity. Now, our region may qualify for a new distinction to represent a different aspect of long life: the prestigious designation of Blue Zone. According to the Blue Zones organization (bluezones.com), Blue Zones are… Read More
LOGGING ARCH History Local News 

Logging History Revealed: Track-Laid Log Arch Discovered in the Santa Cruz Mountains

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By Julie Horner “The glory days of the lumber mills are history,” Santa Cruz Mountains tree expert Bruce Baker said. “What the forest chooses to reveal to the random explorer is nobody’s business. It happens when it happens. Our role is to observe and protect.” When Bruce’s name appears in the caller ID, you pick up. There is always an… Read More
Mount Hermon June Beetle Environment Local News 

Protecting the Endangered Mount Hermon June Beetle

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By Gael Norrington It’s summer again and all across the country Junebugs are busy with the business of procreation. Here in the sandhills of the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley, you may encounter a singularly rare species, the Mount Hermon June Beetle (Polyphylla barbata), which is found nowhere else on the planet. Dependent on a limited environment in the… Read More