Sempervirens Fund, California’s first land trust, announced the acquisition of Sterrenzee Ridgetop, a 16.5-acre forested property adjacent to Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Sterrenzee, Dutch for “Sea of Stars,” offers stunning views along the eastern edge of the park, into Big Basin, and out to Boulder Creek to the east.Read More →
Mark Dolson No Major New Developments The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) Board has met only once (March 16th) since my last report, and the meeting itself was relatively uneventful. It’s worth noting, though, that this was the first Board meeting since the termination of the State’s CovidRead More →
Living in Safety and Harmony Amongst Them By Lori Suzanne Holetz A lonely nine acre strip of land borders Notley Creek; a steep hillside wedged between Cresta Vista and Juanita Road, this is what’s left of the Juanita Woods land grant, just about a mile north of the town ofRead More →
Mark Dolson Election Results, Felton Heights Storage Tank, and Routine Business The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) Board has met twice since my last report: on October 20th and on November 3rd. In addition, most of the votes in the November 8th election have been tabulated, andRead More →
by Tamera O’Kelly Having spent most of my life living in the Santa Cruz Mountains, I have always had a deep love of our small townships, our history, and our connection to the environment. I live in a historic house, and at one time operated an inn here. When guestsRead More →