Bigfoot Museum Felton California Main Street SLV Real Estate Commercial Valley People 

Iconic Bigfoot Museum Building on the Market

Felton Roadside Attraction to Evolve By Julie Horner The two-room building at the corner of Highway 9 and San Lorenzo Avenue that currently houses the Bigfoot Discovery Museum is for sale. Located near Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, the 390 square foot single family residence was built in 1949 on a 3,398 square foot lot that includes a fenced side… Read More
Lukas McClish rescue Fire Departments Local News Valley People 

Lukas McClish Rescued in the Santa Cruz Mountains After Multi-Agency Day Search

By Mary Andersen What started as a short three hour hike exploring a route to a worksite turned into a 10 day ordeal for Lukas McClish. A 34-year-old lifelong resident of Boulder Creek, Lukas was rescued on June 20 after being lost in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Last sighted in Boulder Creek on the 11th, the McClish family reported him… Read More
sasquatch san lorenzo valley boulder creek Business Main Street SLV Valley People 

Only in the Santa Cruz Mountains: The Sawmill Sasquatch Commercial

There have been reported sightings of Sasquatch in the Santa Cruz Mountains for many years. Some claim to have seen glimpses of the large, hairy creature while hiking or camping in remote woods. Recently, locals found Sasquatch in broad daylight on our main thoroughfare participating in a commercial shoot for the popular Sawmill Restaurant & Alehouse in Boulder Creek. Aaron… Read More
Linda Brodman Quail Hollow Ranch County Park Environment Valley People 

Linda Brodman Appointed to Quail Hollow Board

Friends of Quail Hollow Ranch County Park announce that Linda Brodman has been appointed to the Friends of Quail Hollow Ranch County Park Board of Directors. Linda is a semi-retired Registered Nurse who has lived in Santa Cruz County since 1978. Over the past 30 plus years, she has volunteered with several conservation-minded organizations acting as docent, activist, and steward… Read More
redwood mountain faire Festivals Local News Valley People 

Redwood Mountain Faire: Santa Cruz Mountains Legacy

By Julie Horner The first Redwood Mountain Faire festivals were single-day events held in April at Highlands Park in Ben Lomond as a way to showcase the local artist community. Originally called the Redwood Mountains Fine Arts & Crafts Faire and Music Festival, the Valley Women’s Club hosted the gatherings from 1980 through 1996. Eventually, the event grew to two… Read More
John Burton remembranch Columns Music Obituaries Valley People 

Peace Out: Remembering John Burton

“Life is a flicker. Burn bright as you can, while you can. Shine Light. Fly free my Brother, my friend, my bandmate, drummer and percussionist extraordinaire John Burton” – Ed Levy By Julie Horner Ben Lomond drummer John Burton was remembered with two public celebrations of life this winter, one at Joe’s Bar, the other at the Brookdale Lodge. According… Read More
Holidays Local News Valley People 

San Lorenzo Valley Cookie Project Delivers a Little Joy

Holiday cookie baking project brings joy to those in need. Ryan Okrant and Valley Churches team up to deliver care packages in the Santa Cruz Mountains. By Ryan Okrant My mother and her friends began the original Cookie Project in the late 80s in conjunction with Valley Churches United (VCU). Volunteers baked all kinds of cookies then gathered together to… Read More