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Highlands park senior and community center

By Julie Horner The Highlands Park Senior Center has served as a hub for San Lorenzo Valley residents for more than 40 years. It was built for and dedicated to the nonprofit Senior Citizens Organization of San Lorenzo Valley in 1978 with the intent that the community would have the building in perpetuity. Tucked unassumingly among the maples, oaks, and… Read More

Local News Water

Regional Water Resource Management: The Big Picture

January 26, 2023February 5, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Mark Dolson In November, I wrote about the challenges facing the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) as it strives to ensure a reliable water supply for future customers. This month, I want to focus on the larger context: the San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and Santa Cruz all share the same watershed, and there are four key areas in… Read More

Books Local News

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

Local News Weather

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

Local News Weather

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

Local News Weather

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

Local News Weather

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

Local News Weather

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

Category: Local News

Highlands Park Senior and Community Center: The Heart of the Valley

Regional Water Resource Management: The Big Picture

When the Mission Bells Rang

Fire Recovery Challenges Ongoing

Douglas Firs Down in Forest Lakes

Storm Update Friday January 13

Storm Update Wednesday January 11

Storm Update Monday, January 9

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

Evacuation Warnings Around the County