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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

Local News Public Safety

New Sheriff’s Substation Opens on North Coast

February 12, 2026February 26, 2026 slvpost.com

Davenport facility to enhance public safety as area sees increased tourism DAVENPORT — Santa Cruz County Sheriff Chris Clark and Third District Supervisor Justin Cummings will host a community celebration Friday to mark the grand opening of the Davenport/North Coast Sheriff’s Substation, a facility designed to bolster public safety and community services along the county’s rural coastline. The welcoming event… Read More

Libraries Local News

More Hours at Felton and Scotts Valley Libraries

February 7, 2026February 16, 2026 slvpost.com

Starting February 1, getting to your favorite Santa Cruz Public Library branch just got easier. The library system is rolling out new hours designed to fit busy schedules – including Sunday service at two more locations and later weeknight hours at others. Sundays are back at Felton and Capitola branches, which will now welcome visitors from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.… Read More

Local News Traffic

Caltrans to Lower Speed Limits on Highway 9 Through San Lorenzo Valley Communities

February 6, 2026February 12, 2026 slvpost.com

New limits target safety in Ben Lomond, Brookdale, and south Felton areas Drivers on Highway 9 will need to slow down in San Lorenzo Valley communities following a Caltrans announcement this week that speed limits will be reduced along an 11.63-mile stretch of the highway. The affected segment runs from just south of Exit Road in the City of Santa… Read More

Local News Obituaries

Barbara Ann Carlisle 1936-2026

January 20, 2026February 3, 2026 slvpost.com

Barbara Ann Carlisle, a longtime resident of Felton, California since 1960, passed peacefully on January 6th and went home to be with her Lord. She leaves behind a rich legacy of love and care for her family and community. Barbara was born on a snowy January night to Henry and Gladys Ruppel in Twin Bridges, Montana. She and her twin… Read More

Environment Local News

Santa Cruz County Formally Opposes New Offshore Drilling Plan

January 14, 2026January 31, 2026 slvpost.com

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has formally submitted comments opposing a proposed federal plan that could open new offshore oil and gas leasing off the California coast. The comments were sent to the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in response to a draft proposal that would allow new oil and… Read More

Government Local News

Monica Martinez Selected as 2026 Chair of Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors

January 13, 2026January 30, 2026 slvpost.com

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has selected District 5 Supervisor Monica Martinez to serve as Chair of the Board for 2026, marking a historic milestone for the county. Martinez will be the first openly LGBTQ+ and Latina person to hold the position. Martinez was chosen by her fellow supervisors following her first year in office, during which she… Read More

Local News Valley People

SLV Museum Director Laura DeAngelis Brings New Vision to the Valley

January 12, 2026January 30, 2026 Jennifer Mount

By Jennifer Mount When Laura DeAngelis arrived in Boulder Creek in 2013, she was simply looking for home. What she eventually found was a community that would shape her art, her purpose, and her leadership. Today, as the Executive Director of the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Laura is helping ensure that the Valley’s stories – layered, diverse, and deeply rooted… Read More