Tag: San Lorenzo Valley
Ben Lomond’s oldest church finalizing 125th birthday plans
In Maj. Rolin C. Watkins’ “History of Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, California,” he traces the emergence of Ben Lomond as a vibrant outpost.
“On...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 4, 2026
Senior Caregiver Resource Fair returns to Ben Lomond
Highlands Park Senior and Community Center and the Valley Women’s Club of San Lorenzo Valley will host...
Plain Talk About Food | Fall, the Season of Sauerkraut
Fridays, as a small child, was a very important day of the week; this was the day Uncle would reach deep into his pocket...
Unopposed San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board candidates celebrate upcoming seats
With November elections rapidly approaching, those with political aspirations are beefing up their personal appearances to clamor for funds from campaign supporters. One such...
Strictly Business | Helping Seniors Move Toward What Matters
When Heather Lewis Sebring asks older adults about moving, she does not begin with boxes, floor plans or what needs to go.
She starts with...
News Briefs | Published Aug. 28, 2026
North County Dems host endorsement forum
The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County will hold an endorsement forum for local candidates and ballot measures...
Highway 9 to close overnight near Boulder Creek on Monday
Travelers on Highway 9 near Boulder Creek will face a full overnight closure Monday, Aug. 24, as crews continue work on the Kings Creek...
Finance | Planning Your Financial Future Under Socialism
“The weeds of socialism are better than the crops of capitalism.” —Chairman Mao Zedong
Bernie Sanders won Santa Cruz County primaries twice and now Ocasio-Cortez,...
Zayante couple uses 40-year film project to help protect Park Hall
Ben Lomond is a town full of good things: restaurants, home and garden stores, a weekly farmers market and Park Hall, an event space...
Plain Talk About Food | I Wish I Was 18 Again
“And going places I’ve never been. Time turns the pages and oh, life goes so fast, Lord, I wish I was eighteen again.” —George...
Workforce report highlights job growth, economic challenges in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Workforce Development Board has released its 2026 State of the Workforce report, providing an overview of local employment trends, wage data...
