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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

Attractions Local News

Loch Lomond Recreation Area March Hours Reduced

March 3, 2026March 6, 2026 slvpost.com

Change of hours at Loch Lomond Recreation Area. March hours are reduced due to staff scheduling issues. New hours for March are Friday through Monday 7 am to 7 pm. Seasonal Operating Schedule March: 7 AM – 7 PM (Friday – Monday)April: 7 AM – 7:30 PM (Thursday – Tuesday)May: 7 AM – 8 PM (Thursday – Tuesday)June: 7 AM… Read More

Community Local News

Ladies of the Loch

March 2, 2026March 6, 2026 slvpost.comLoch Lomond, lompico

On March 1, a wonderful local tradition returned to the hills above Felton. Rachelle Best gathered a spirited group of women from the community for the annual “Ladies of the Loch” opening day hike at Loch Lomond — and this year’s turnout was the biggest yet. According to Rachelle, “We hiked from West Drive down to the waters edge and… Read More

Community Local News

Neighbors Rally to Restore Beloved Love Creek Memorial

February 26, 2026March 5, 2026 slvpost.com

A cherished roadside memorial along Love Creek Road in Ben Lomond — a weathered red toy box honoring two young brothers killed in the devastating 1982 Love Creek landslide — has fallen into disrepair, and neighbors are doing something about it. Photos show the “Toy Box,” as locals call it, collapsed and beginning to scatter across the forest floor, its… Read More