Stories and guides
Around Town
Local guides, history, and practical notes about living in and visiting Boulder Creek.
We Counted 327 Jobs Within Reach of Boulder Creek. Here's What They Actually Pay.
We counted every listing on the Boulder Creek jobs board: how many post pay, what the hourly rates are, who is hiring, and how far you have to drive.
The Businesses You Don't See From Highway 9
A count of every business in the Boulder Creek Local directory: what the valley actually sells, how many have no storefront, and what the town does not have.
El Niño Is Here: What a Strengthening 2026-27 Winter Could Mean for Boulder Creek
NOAA forecasts a strong El Niño for winter 2026-27. Here's what that could, and couldn't, mean for Boulder Creek, and how to get ready without waiting for a storm.
Six Years After the CZU Fire
From my deck, the burned ridgeline is still there every morning. What recovery looks like here, six years on.
What Is All the Construction on Highway 9?
The Highway 9 work near Boulder Creek is a bridge replacement at the San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek, plus a separate downtown Complete Streets project. Here's what to expect.
Big Basin's Rebuilding Plan Is Approved: What's Coming and When
California State Parks approved Big Basin's rebuilding plan on July 2, 2026. Here's what the reimagined park will include and the years-long road ahead.