Tag: San Lorenzo Valley
Finance | Landlording in the Santa Cruz Mountains
In the San Lorenzo Valley, it is easier to admit dope smoking than 10 years of successful landlording. But I am not the only...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 5, 2025
Santa Cruz County readies for 48th Annual Apple Pie Contest
Santa Cruz County is gearing up for its 48th Annual Apple Pie Baking Contest, set...
Apple-A-Day celebration returns Sept. 9 at Felton Farmers’ Market
Felton Farmers’ Market hosts the Apple-A-Day Festival on Tuesday, Sept. 9, a celebration honoring the apple.
This event has become a beloved tradition over the...
Long-term lane closure on Highway 9 for emergency repairs
As of Aug. 25, Caltrans initiated an emergency project on the northbound lane of Highway 9 between Lorenzo and Prospect avenues, about one-mile south...
Strictly Business | Spanky’s Café: Embracing Community in the Valley
On one of my regular hikes with friends, I mentioned I was looking for another business to feature in this column. They suggested Spanky’s....
News Briefs | Published Aug. 29, 2025
Supervisor Martinez to speak to North County Dems
Fifth District Supervisor Monica Martinez will be the guest speaker for the Democratic Club of North Santa...
LAFCO examines governance solutions for Felton Fire Protection District
Santa Cruz LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission) directed staff on June 4 to conduct an analysis of all possible governance options for consideration and...
$1.4M settlement in child sex abuse suit involving former SLVUSD admin
On July 2, Melissa Chowning, the woman who accused former San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District administrator Ned Hearn of sexually abusing her as...
Ceremony set for Miller Property County Park welcome area
County of Santa Cruz Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services, former District 5 Supervisor Bruce McPherson and current District 5 Supervisor Monica...
Finance | Challenges in Emerging Markets Investments
“The U.S. innovates, China replicates, and Europe regulates.” —The Christian Science Monitor
Developed Markets, Frontier Markets and Emerging Markets
Trump tariffs (roughly 25%) punish American consumers,...
Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows continued progress in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Partnership (H4HP) has released results of the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, demonstrating a significant drop in individuals...
