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Felton Pump Track Proposal Headed to Board of Supervisors

December 6, 2023December 29, 2023 slvpost.comcovered bridge park, felton, pump track0 comment

The Felton Pump Track proposal will be up for vote at the next Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, December 12. The board will vote on whether or not to give Santa Cruz County Parks Department leaders the go-ahead to begin the process of implementing the track. View the supervisors’ agenda packet after it posts by noon on… Read More

Infrastructure Local News Wildlife

Fall Creek Pedestrian Bridge Temporary Closure

December 6, 2023December 8, 2023 Julie Hornerfelton, fish ladder, san lorenzo valley water district0 comment

The Fall Creek Pedestrian Bridge between Fall Creek Drive and Farmer Street at the lower walk-in entrance to the Fall Creek Unit of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park near San Lorenzo Valley High School will be closed from Monday, December 11 until Friday, December 22, 2023. Crews will be carrying out essential maintenance on the footbridge as part of the… Read More

Economy Election 2024 Local News

Proposed Sales Tax Increase for Unincorporated Santa Cruz County

December 5, 2023January 10, 2024 Julie Hornersales tax, Santa Cruz Mountains, small business, unincorporated santa cruz county0 comment

Measure slated for the March 5, 2024 Primary Election. In a move to bridge a shortfall in the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 passed by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors in June, the Board voted unanimously on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 to place a half-cent sales tax measure on the March 5, 2024 Primary Election ballot. The… Read More

Government Local News Politics

Creating a Community Forum Requires SLV to ‘Choose Our Own Adventure’

November 13, 2023December 1, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Jayme Ackemann Last month, I asked you to consider whether a Community Council (or forum) would help San Lorenzo Valley navigate tough conversations and policy decisions. This month I will tell you how to establish one and what a Community Council might do. A forum would function something like a city council — something we lack in the San… Read More

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Brian Frus Appointed Interim General Manager at SLV Water District

November 8, 2023November 29, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Felton resident and registered civil engineer Brian Frus has been named as Interim General Manager for the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, replacing Rick Rogers, who retired this month after serving the District for 48 years. Brian told the San Lorenzo Valley Post, “My recent experience in Monterey County taught me the importance of sound water policy and regional resource… Read More

Farms Gardening Local News

Gathering in the Harvest at Camp Joy Gardens

October 31, 2023November 9, 2023 slvpost.comcamp joy, local farms, organic farming0 comment

By Julie Horner The comice pears have come in at Camp Joy Gardens. Windfall apples from several varieties of trees fill the air with a syrupy headiness; stalks of reddish-rose colored amaranth and fading sunflowers blaze against a cloudless blue sky; and pumpkins peek from their leafy umbrage. Towhee Nelson, daughter of Camp Joy founder Jim Nelson, grew up on… Read More

Local News Water

Big Basin Water Customer Meeting Nov 2

October 27, 2023November 4, 2023 slvpost.comBig Basin Water, boulder creek, water0 comment

Big Basin Water customers are invited to attend a November 2 community meeting in Boulder Creek hosted by Supervisor Bruce McPherson and featuring Silver & Wright LLP, the Court-appointed Receiver. On October 5, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Timothy Volkmann signed an order granting the California Water Resources Control Board’s request to appoint Silver & Wright as Receiver over… Read More

Art Local News

Local Artist Juko Holiday Debuts New Artwork

October 15, 2023October 28, 2023 slvpost.comexhibits, local artist, modern art, open studios0 comment

By Blakeman Holiday Among the many accomplishments on Dr. Juko Holiday’s resume, we can soon add ‘Open Studios Artist’ to the list. This Ben Lomond resident, Ease Mountain Yoga founder, integrative mental health practitioner, and CZU fire survivor, will showcase her recent artwork during October’s Open Studios Art Tour. The event marks the first time she is sharing her abstract… Read More

Local News Water

SLV Water: Rate Increases on the Horizon

October 15, 2023October 27, 2023 slvpost.comrate increase, slv water1 Comment

By Bob Fultz The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) has started the process to raise rates, ultimately leading to a community vote. I’m a member of the SLVWD Board of Directors but speaking only for myself. Our community has a dual role with respect to District operations and governance. We are customers purchasing water from the District. But we… Read More

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Supervisor McPherson’s Retirement Opens Space for SLV Community Forum

October 12, 2023October 21, 2023 slvpost.comcommunity council, community forum0 comment

By Jayme Ackemann Recently, Supervisor McPherson announced his decision to retire from public life. Bruce McPherson’s entire adult life has been dedicated, in one way or another, to the people of Santa Cruz County and there is much for which to be grateful. McPherson was an early adopter of the concept of “Community Choice” when it came to our community’s… Read More