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Bruce Baker San Lorenzo Valley Boulder Creek

By Julie Horner “We are pulling up our roots and moving to the Pacific Northwest,” said San Lorenzo Valley tree professional Bruce Baker. The decision was based partially on the realization that in order to afford home insurance in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Bruce would have to work well into his retirement years and beyond physical limits. Acting on an… Read More

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Slow Fashion in Felton

May 8, 2025May 22, 2025 Julie Horner

Local Mother-Daughter Team Weaves Community By Julie Horner Call it “slow fashion.” A mindful fair trade movement that produces specific styles and timeless, handmade-to-order garments in joyful colors that are both flattering and easy to wear. Importing clothing, handbags, jewelry and home decor from Nepal & Thailand, Afrid Ghoffrani and her daughter Roxane Devos are celebrating 25 years curating the… Read More

Music Valley People

What Mirage is to Light: Acoustic Shadows

April 30, 2025May 1, 2025 Julie Hornerboulder creek

Boulder Creek based rock n’ roll outfit Acoustic Shadows was born deep in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Celebrating friend Erik Rozite and his many musical collaborations. By Julie Horner The Anacortes ferry plowed smoothly through gray waters in a light icy rain, the motion almost imperceptible as folds of distant horizon rolled slowly by under a bruised… Read More

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Boulder Creek’s Christina Davis to Release New Children’s Book

April 18, 2025May 1, 2025 slvpost.comlocal authors

Story Aims to Teach Kids About Personal Finance Christina Davis, a Boulder Creek native and Central Coast author, will release her fourth children’s book for National Financial Literacy Month in April. “Tilly the Troll’s Shopping Spree” aims to teach kids the difference between mindful spending and impulse buying through a relatable story. “I’m really passionate about teaching personal finance to… Read More

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Voiced by Hand: Joel Di Mauro Guitars

March 29, 2025April 9, 2025 slvpost.com

By Julie Horner Personal relationships. It’s all about the bond between musician and instrument with a guitar that is “voiced” by hand. And craftsmanship, which is a reflection of the skill, judgment, and attitude of the luthier who uses his tools with the necessary freedom to carry out the work. Joel Di Mauro started building in 2012 from his home… Read More

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Food to the People: Free Food Church Boulder Creek and Zayante

February 18, 2025February 27, 2025 slvpost.com

By Julie Horner Beneath a pop-up canopy on a bright Boulder Creek Friday afternoon, Mo Moscoe and his team, Steve Maurer and Steven Shabry, busily attend to a colorful display of fresh produce and packaged foodstuffs that have been gleaned from the Grey Bears Chanticleer Avenue pantry. Friends and neighbors stuff boxes and bags with bunches of produce, leafy greens,… Read More

Monica Martinez Supervisor 5th District Santa Cruz County

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Monica Martinez Begins Her Term as 5th District Supervisor | Commentary

February 10, 2025March 4, 2025 Monica Martinez

By Monica Martinez As we begin this new year, I’m honored to step into the role of Fifth District Supervisor, representing the vibrant and resilient communities of San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and beyond. From the redwoods to the riverbanks, the unique character of our district inspires me daily. Over the past month, I’ve reflected on the challenges and opportunities… Read More

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Iconic Bigfoot Museum Building on the Market

November 12, 2024December 20, 2024 slvpost.com

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

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

June 30, 2024July 6, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

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

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Only in the Santa Cruz Mountains: The Sawmill Sasquatch Commercial

June 12, 2024June 19, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

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

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On to New Adventures: Bruce & Kimberle Baker Bid the Mountains Adieu