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Volunteers Revitalize Iconic Ben Lomond Sign

by Blake Holiday In November, the town of Ben Lomond witnessed the culmination of a heartfelt community effort as the newly-refurbished “Welcome to Ben Lomond” sign was unveiled and reinstalled on Highway 9, near the entrance of Highlands Park. This cherished marker, originally erected in the 1960s has long been a symbol of local pride and nostalgia. Thanks to the… Read More
Art Business Main Street 

Open to Blank Walls: Making the Most of Moving Outdoors

By Julie Horner Even on the dark days, the sun always rises. Evan Borthwick, owner of Redwood Pizzeria in downtown Felton admitted, “This is a significant bottoming out.” But you can’t thread the needle during a pandemic. “Some people take risks; others are more cautious. We need to eat, and we miss our music.”  It’s a trick of the light… Read More
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Henflings to Reopen in Ben Lomond: A Neighborhood Hub Embraced

New owners, Erin Maye Zimmer and Josh Miller invite you to the new Henflings of Ben Lomond By Julie Horner The new lease holder at Henflings, Josh Miller said, “We’re working through the final stages of the liquor license with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and making sure our neighbors are comfortable. It’s our goal to distinguish… Read More
Boulder Creek Business Main Street Main Street SLV 

Boulder Creek Brewery Switches Hitches

Beloved Restaurant and Brewery on the Move By Julie Horner On March 29th, 2015 the well-loved Boulder Creek Brewery was gutted by fire. The building remains, an empty shell, at 13040 Highway 9, the epicenter of Boulder Creek. A “For Sale” sign tacked to the façade has signaled the end of an era for months now. Too many hurdles, they’ve… Read More
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The Brookdale Lodge to Reopen

On the Road to Resurrection, History in the Remaking By Julie Horner Peering through a jagged window, the bare bulbs of workmen’s shop lights illuminate what seem like bones and sinew – open studs and joists – which frame little now but bareness and dust. The fireplace where the lounge used to be stands alone without walls. While stairs and… Read More
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KBCZ Boulder Creek Community Radio Finds New Home

By Julie Horner From the window overlooking the bustling intersection of this one-stop small mountain town, a constant stream of people and cars kaleidoscope past in a blur of sound and color. Afternoon sun brightens newly painted walls, the space clean, comfortably spare, and cozy yet with plenty of wiggle room to work the imagination. Sheltered within the KBCZ’s freshly… Read More
Cremer House Felton California Business Main Street Main Street SLV 

A Toast to the Craft: Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing at The Cremer House

By Julie Horner For two luxurious sun-drenched days, the Santa Cruz Mountains Art, Wine, and Music Festival invited revelers to stay local, kick off their shoes, dance on the green to live music, and enjoy a final taste of summer among the redwoods. On hand to pour hand-crafted suds: Boulder Creek Brewing on Saturday and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing on… Read More