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Why the Offshore Drilling Debate Matters in the Santa Cruz Mountains

March 30, 2026April 5, 2026 slvpost.com

An Environmental and Economic Case for Inland Engagement By Mary Andersen At first glance, offshore oil drilling may seem like a coastal issue, distant from the redwood forests and mountain towns of the San Lorenzo Valley. But the federal government’s proposal to open new oil and gas leases off California’s coast has prompted an unexpected coalition of opponents. The Santa… Read More

CAL FIRE to Burn Brush Piles Near Felton This Week

March 29, 2026April 2, 2026 slvpost.com

Residents in the Mount Hermon and Whispering Pines neighborhoods may notice smoke in the area Monday and Tuesday as CAL FIRE crews conduct planned pile burns along Graham Hill Road. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s CZU unit announced Friday that firefighters will burn pre-arranged piles of vegetation on March 30 and 31, weather permitting, as part of… Read More

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Infrastructure Local News

Boulder Creek Street Improvements Move Closer to Reality

March 28, 2026April 7, 2026 slvpost.com

A long-planned effort to make Highway 9 safer and more walkable through Boulder Creek is advancing, with environmental review now underway and construction targeted for 2028, according to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission. District 5 Supervisor Monica Martinez, Regional Transportation Director Sarah Cristiansen, and Congressman Jimmy Panetta have announced Community Project Funding the Congressman was able to secure… Read More

Local News Road Conditions Traffic

Highway 9 Traffic Delays Expected March 30 to Apr 3

March 28, 2026March 31, 2026 slvpost.com

Travelers on Highway 9 should plan for delays during the week of March 30, as Caltrans crews will be conducting construction and maintenance work at several locations between north of Boulder Creek to south of Felton on Highway 9. Work zones will operate with daytime one-way reversing traffic control Monday through Friday, though no delays are expected Tuesday, March 31,… Read More

Community Local News

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Celebrates 125 Years

March 12, 2026March 29, 2026 slvpost.com

St. Andrew’s in Ben Lomond is kicking off its 125th anniversary celebration year – and the community is invited to be part of it. Dedicated in 1901, St. Andrew’s is believed to be the oldest church in the San Lorenzo Valley in continuous service under the same denomination, and this milestone year will be marked with a series of special… Read More

Local News Weather

Record-Breaking Warmth Is On the Way

March 9, 2026March 28, 2026 slvpost.com

Mid-March is going to feel a lot like July A sprawling heat event is taking shape across the American West. Forecasters are increasingly confident temperatures will shatter records during the week of March 16–21. And the Central Coast, from Santa Barbara County through the Salinas Valley and into Santa Cruz County, sits squarely in its path. Daniel Swain, a climate… Read More

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Local News Weather

HEAT ADVISORY Monday through Friday, March 16–20

March 8, 2026March 30, 2026 slvpost.com

HEAT ADVISORY | 10 AM Monday – 8 PM Friday, March 16–20 Issued by the National Weather Service 9:43 PM, March 15, 2026 Conditions Temperatures this week will run well above normal across the Bay Area and Central Coast woth low-to-mid 90s inland and 80s along the coast. Parts of the interior Central Coast could hit the upper 90s by… Read More

Festivals Local News

Tiny Wings, Big Spectacle: Hummingbird Month Returns to the UCSC Arboretum

March 6, 2026March 19, 2026 slvpost.com

If you’ve spent any time in the Santa Cruz Mountains, you’ve probably noticed the flash of iridescent green darting between flowers — a hummingbird, hovering for just a moment before vanishing in a blur. These remarkable little birds are with us year-round, but March is when things get truly spectacular, and the UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden is pulling out… Read More

Fire Recovery Local News

California FAIR Plan Now Offers Wildfire Hardening Discounts for Homeowners

March 5, 2026March 14, 2026 slvpost.com

Policyholders who take steps to protect their properties may qualify for savings of up to 16.4% California homeowners struggling to find affordable insurance coverage have a new incentive to wildfire-proof their properties. The California FAIR Plan — the state’s insurer of last resort — is now offering Wildfire Hardening Discounts to Dwelling Fire and Commercial policyholders who take measurable steps… Read More

Infrastructure Local News

Did PG&E Deliver? A Look at the March 2 District 5 Town Hall in Boulder Creek

March 5, 2026March 13, 2026 slvpost.com

On Monday, March 2, Boulder Creek residents packed the Rec Center gym for Supervisor Monica Martinez’ town hall with PG&E. “For those of us who live in the mountains, power is truly the backbone of our everyday life,” Martinez told the crowd. “I’ve heard from many of you, particularly during the extended outages during the holiday season. And I know… Read More