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Talk of the Bay from KSQDMeet Heather Edney, of the Pioneering Santa Cruz Needle Exchange
On this episode of Talk of the Bay, your host Meilin Obinata spoke with Heather Edney a pioneering co-founder of the Santa Cruz Needle Exchange Program which made history in the early 1990’s for being one of a handful of needle exchange harm reduction programs in the United States, in the grip of the AIDS epidemic. How did a group of young women stigmatized as sex workers and injection drug users save lives of their peers when the medical establishment wasn't? What did mayonnaise jars in front of Dominican Hospital send a message to the medical establishment? Wha...2025-07-1727 min
Talk of the Bay from KSQDThe Santa Cruz Welcoming Network and the Fight Against Deportation
On Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, host George Cadman interviewed Paul Johnston of the Santa Cruz Welcoming Network, a 100% volunteer-run community network that is dedicated to welcoming and supporting asylum seekers and other refugees in Santa Cruz County. Paul Johnston is a sociologist and labor/community organizer. He has been an advocate for immigrant rights in the Monterey Bay region for decades. As a young man he was an organizer against the Vietnam War, both in the army and among veterans, and also an organizer for the United Farm Workers and for the Service Employees International Union. More recently he served as exe...2025-07-0359 minTalk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsThe Santa Cruz Welcoming Network and the Fight Against Deportation On Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, host George Cadman interviewed Paul Johnston of the Santa Cruz Welcoming Network, a 100% volunteer-run community network that is dedicated to welcoming and supporting asylum seekers and other refugees in Santa Cruz County. Paul Johnston is a sociologist and labor/community organizer. He has been an advocate for immigrant rights […]2025-07-0359 min
Talk of the Bay from KSQDKSQD Origin Stories In this show, engineer Sandy Stone and board chair Rachel Anne Goodman reminisce about the circuitous route that KSQD’s founders took in getting on the air.
Here is something I wrote up trying to capture a lot of the milestones.
Our story:
Once upon a time back in the 1970’s there was a visionary writer and entrepreneur named Lorenzo Milam who had some money and an audacious dream that if you gave regular people access to a radio microphone, they would make their community a better place to live, or in his words...2025-04-1900 min
Talk of the Bay from KSQDSanta Cruz Water Director Heidi Luckenbach opens the gates on local water supply
Heidi Luckenbach is the Water Director for the City of Santa Cruz. In this role, she is responsible for maintaining the water system’s infrastructure, ensuring a reliable climate-resilient water supply, advancing environmental sustainability initiatives, and maintaining financial stability. Heidi has dedicated over 25 years of her career to the City of Santa Cruz, most recently as the Engineering Manager overseeing the Water Department’s capital improvement program and water supply planning. As director, she is leading her team through upcoming opportunities as they implement projects to create an even more robust water supply.
https://www.cityofsa...2025-03-0156 minTalk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsSanta Cruz Water Director Heidi Luckenbach opens the gates on local water supplyHeidi Luckenbach is the Water Director for the City of Santa Cruz. In this role, she is responsible for maintaining the water system’s infrastructure, ensuring a reliable climate-resilient water supply, advancing environmental sustainability initiatives, and maintaining financial stability. Heidi has dedicated over 25 years of her career to the City of Santa Cruz, most recently as […]2025-03-0156 min
Talk of the Bay from KSQDSanta Cruz County’s Mobile Response Unit Saves LivesAs local governments try to stretch their budgets to accommodate a new wave of mental health cases, a new program is trying to shift the emergency response from uniformed officers to trained mental health counselors. Since the killing by police of Sean Arlt in 2020, a man in crisis who was brandishing a rake, and was killed by police, leaving behind a three-year old son, local officials have struggled to change the way authorities respond to people experiencing a mental crisis. In this show, we talk to two of the people working under this new model. If you, or someone...2025-01-1000 min
Talk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsSibley Simon on Tackling Housing Challenges in Santa Cruz: Insights from Workbench’s PartnerOn this episode of “Talk of the Bay”, host Bodie Shargel dives into housing issues in Santa Cruz with Sibley Simon, a local housing advocate, founder of New Way Homes, and a partner at Workbench. The conversation stems from Simon’s participation at this past summer’s housing forum hosted by Lookout Santa Cruz and Housing Santa […]2024-12-1548 minTalk of the Bay from KSQDSibley Simon on Tackling Housing Challenges in Santa Cruz: Insights from Workbench’s PartnerOn this episode of “Talk of the Bay”, host Bodie Shargel dives into housing issues in Santa Cruz with Sibley Simon, a local housing advocate, founder of New Way Homes, and a partner at Workbench. The conversation stems from Simon’s participation at this past summer’s housing forum hosted by Lookout Santa Cruz and Housing Santa Cruz County, which featured discussions on state and local policies impacting housing development. Topics included the tension between state mandates and local control, the effects of supply-and-demand dynamics on rent, and the challenges of building affordable housing within current cost structures.
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Talk of the Bay from KSQDSanta Cruz Local Election GuideSanta Cruz County voters have several ballot initiatives and two county supervisor races to vote on, including city council races in three cities. We took time to go through several measures and candidates with Santa Cruz Local editor, Stephen Baxter and reporter, Jesse Kathan. Santa Cruz Local is a nonprofit, nonpartisan online news service covering Santa Cruz County. Below is a link to the Santa Cruz Local election guide.
Santa Cruz Local Election Guide
Stephen Baxter and Jessie Kathan show off their squid pride, all tentacles on board!2024-11-0100 minTalk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsSanta Cruz Local Election GuideSanta Cruz County voters have several ballot initiatives and two county supervisor races to vote on, including city council races in three cities. We took time to go through several measures and candidates with Santa Cruz Local editor, Stephen Baxter and reporter, Jesse Kathan. Santa Cruz Local is a nonprofit, nonpartisan online news service covering […]2024-11-0100 min
Talk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsFormer Senator Bill Monning on Santa Cruz’ Measure Z Soda TaxOn November 5th, residents of Santa Cruz will be asked if they agree to be taxed 2 cents per fluid ounce of sugar-sweetened drinks. Having pushed a similar bill at a statewide level, former state senator, Bill Monning has insights about the dynamics of a similar local tax and how it might be a benefit […]2024-10-2800 min
Talk of the Bay from KSQDIs container-based sanitation the answer to Santa Cruz County's septic woes?As many local residents can attest—navigating septic requirements in Santa Cruz County can be a dirty business. But, does it have to be?
In the wake of the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fires, it has been well-documented that many residents whose homes burned down in the blaze have struggled to rebuild or have given up entirely with many citing septic requirements as a major obstacle.
For instance, after extensive planning, some residents were told their previous septic system was outdated and had to be upgraded in order to proceed with the build—a cost prohibitive proposition for cash...2024-10-1753 minTalk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsIs container-based sanitation the answer to Santa Cruz County's septic woes?As many local residents can attest—navigating septic requirements in Santa Cruz County can be a dirty business. But, does it have to be? In the wake of the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fires, it has been well-documented that many residents whose homes burned down in the blaze have struggled to rebuild or have given up entirely […]2024-10-1753 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzSanta Cruz County’s Measure QIn this interview, Sarah Newkirk, Executive Director of The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County explains why her organization is championing Santa Cruz County Measure Q, the Water and Wildfire Protection measure, and what it would accomplish in terms of climate resiliency and environmental stewardship. The measure, up for a vote this November 5th in […]2024-10-1100 minKSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzSanta Cruz County’s Measure QIn this interview, Sarah Newkirk, Executive Director of The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County explains why her organization is championing Santa Cruz County Measure Q, the Water and Wildfire Protection measure, and what it would accomplish in terms of climate resiliency and environmental stewardship. The measure, up for a vote this November 5th in […]2024-10-1100 minKSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzSanta Cruz County’s Measure QIn this interview, Sarah Newkirk, Executive Director of The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County explains why her organization is championing Santa Cruz County Measure Q, the Water and Wildfire Protection measure, and what it would accomplish in terms of climate resiliency and environmental stewardship. The measure, up for a vote this November 5th in […]2024-10-1100 min
Talk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsTourism Check up for Santa Cruz CountySanta Cruz County is a popular and iconic destination for tourists from all over the world. We look at the pros and cons of tourism for the locals. Visit Santa Cruz is the local tourism agency that tracks things like hotel stays and jobs in one of the area’s main economic engines, tourism. In this […]2024-09-3000 minTalk of the Bay from KSQDTourism Check up for Santa Cruz CountySanta Cruz County is a popular and iconic destination for tourists from all over the world. We look at the pros and cons of tourism for the locals. Visit Santa Cruz is the local tourism agency that tracks things like hotel stays and jobs in one of the area’s main economic engines, tourism. In this interview, we hear from Terence Concannon, Executive Director of Visit Santa Cruz about the latest data and what that says about the future of tourism. Here are some statistics from their latest report:
Hotel demand was up, but rates dipped from th...2024-09-3000 min
Talk of the Bay from KSQDDNA brings the 11th Santa Cruz Comedy Festival to a venue near you!What’s funny in Santa Cruz? Pretty much everything when it comes to the comedians who gather here for the 11th annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival October 1-5. The Festival draws comics from around the country to entertain us at 17 different venues, many of them free. DNA, local comedian and comedy promoter, is the energy behind this festival, and he joined host Suki Wessling for a wide-ranging conversation about Santa Cruz, comedy, and why we need to laugh. Take a listen!
Santa Cruz Comedy Festival
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The Festival is c...2024-09-1000 minTalk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsDNA brings the 11th Santa Cruz Comedy Festival to a venue near you!What’s funny in Santa Cruz? Pretty much everything when it comes to the comedians who gather here for the 11th annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival October 1-5. The Festival draws comics from around the country to entertain us at 17 different venues, many of them free. DNA, local comedian and comedy promoter, is the energy […]2024-09-1000 min
Talk of the Bay from KSQDCharging ahead: Inside Santa Cruz County's e-bike surgeIt seems all manner of e-bikes are popping up across Santa Cruz County more and more—on trails, in streets, outside schools and grocery stores. Sometimes, the e-bikes are even carrying two passengers at a time as they zip down the roadway.
The electrified two-wheelers are more popular than ever and are giving thousands of local residents a new way to exercise, explore and, perhaps most importantly, commute around town without falling prey to the county’s notoriously hellish traffic.
But with anything new and widely available, e-bikes have presented some challenges. Stories continue to surf...2024-08-3054 minTalk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsCharging ahead: Inside Santa Cruz County's e-bike surgeIt seems all manner of e-bikes are popping up across Santa Cruz County more and more—on trails, in streets, outside schools and grocery stores. Sometimes, the e-bikes are even carrying two passengers at a time as they zip down the roadway. The electrified two-wheelers are more popular than ever and are giving thousands of local […]2024-08-3054 min
Talk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsStorytelling Magic by NextStage Seniors in Santa CruzNextStage is a theater and music project for seniors over 50. It includes the latest production, Storytelling: Encounters with Magic. In this episode, we hear from five of the sixteen participants who wrote personal narratives and who will perform them on Saturday the 31st at Actor’s Theater in Santa Cruz. Tickets at the door.2024-08-3000 minTalk of the Bay from KSQDStorytelling Magic by NextStage Seniors in Santa CruzNextStage is a theater and music project for seniors over 50. It includes the latest production, Storytelling: Encounters with Magic. In this episode, we hear from five of the sixteen participants who wrote personal narratives and who will perform them on Saturday the 31st at Actor’s Theater in Santa Cruz. Tickets at the door.2024-08-3000 min
Talk of the Bay from KSQDUC Santa Cruz Students’ Ireland PodcastsThere has long been a connection and cultural exchange between Santa Cruz and the small coastal town of Dingle, Ireland. They are both tourist towns by the sea, they are both rich places for live music, and they harbor a love for the land. Many Dingle musicians have played in the area, and many Santa Cruz musicians have traveled to Dingle for the music. This July, 23 UC Santa Cruz Students went with me and my husband Steve Coulter to Dingle,Ireland, County Kerry to study writing and podcasting for five weeks. This program presents the six podcasts students produced...2024-08-0800 minTalk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsUC Santa Cruz Students’ Ireland PodcastsThere has long been a connection and cultural exchange between Santa Cruz and the small coastal town of Dingle, Ireland. They are both tourist towns by the sea, they are both rich places for live music, and they harbor a love for the land. Many Dingle musicians have played in the area, and many Santa […]2024-08-0800 min
Talk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsFighting over Public Records, from Atlanta's Cop City to Santa CruzIn this episode of Talk of the Bay, hosts Meilin Obinata and Reggie Meisler dive into public records controversies in Atlanta and Santa Cruz in the world of cop cities popping up around the USA in the time after George Floyd protests. Our first guest, Joy Ramsingh, is representing the Atlanta Press Collective and the […]2024-07-2300 minTalk of the Bay from KSQDFighting over Public Records, from Atlanta's Cop City to Santa CruzIn this episode of Talk of the Bay, hosts Meilin Obinata and Reggie Meisler dive into public records controversies in Atlanta and Santa Cruz in the world of cop cities popping up around the USA in the time after George Floyd protests. Our first guest, Joy Ramsingh, is representing the Atlanta Press Collective and the Lucy Parsons Lab in a case against the Atlanta Police Foundation, focused on records related to Atlanta 85 acre “Cop City” project for a law enforcement training center complete with a mock city. Our second guest was Ray Diaz of Santa Cruz Cop Watch which is s...2024-07-2300 min
Talk of the Bay from KSQDSanta Cruz Shakespeare Artistic Director Charles Pasternak shares an inside look at SCS’ biggest season yet
Charles Pasternak took on the role of Artistic Director for Shakespeare Santa Cruz in 2023. Before that he served as Artistic Director of The Porters of Hellsgate Theatre Company in Los Angeles for over fifteen years. He has had a wide-ranging career as an actor and director at theatres across this country, including American Players Theatre, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Clarence Brown Theatre, The Denver Center, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles, three seasons with The Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis and four with Shakespeare Santa Cruz.2024-07-1530 minTalk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsSanta Cruz Shakespeare Artistic Director Charles Pasternak shares an inside look at SCS’ biggest season yetCharles Pasternak took on the role of Artistic Director for Shakespeare Santa Cruz in 2023. Before that he served as Artistic Director of The Porters of Hellsgate Theatre Company in Los Angeles for over fifteen years. He has had a wide-ranging career as an actor and director at theatres across this country, including American […]2024-07-1530 min
Talk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsTalk of the Bay: KSQD Celebrates with Santa Cruz Pride!June is Pride month across the nation and Santa Cruz set off the celebrations with their joyous parade on June 2. KSQD was there and captured the voices and spirit of one of longest-running Pride parades in the state. On this day people came in all their playful finest to line up and walk in […]2024-06-2500 minTalk of the Bay from KSQDTalk of the Bay: KSQD Celebrates with Santa Cruz Pride!June is Pride month across the nation and Santa Cruz set off the celebrations with their joyous parade on June 2. KSQD was there and captured the voices and spirit of one of longest-running Pride parades in the state. On this day people came in all their playful finest to line up and walk in solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community standing for the right to be one’s authentic self, feel accepted, safe, and an integral part of the community in which they live–a reality that is sadly becoming harder in certain parts of the country but is a dream...2024-06-2500 min
Talk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsTwo Founding Mothers of the Santa Cruz Women’s Health Collective Reflect on its History and LegacySanta Cruz has a powerful activist history, and one of the most impressive outcomes for our county emerged from the Women’s Health Collective of the early 70’s. Monday, on the Talk of the Bay, two of the collective’s founding mother’s–Coleen Douglas and Jane Reyes– join host, Christine Barrington, and share about the feminist vision that […]2024-05-1300 minTalk of the Bay from KSQDTwo Founding Mothers of the Santa Cruz Women’s Health Collective Reflect on its History and LegacySanta Cruz has a powerful activist history, and one of the most impressive outcomes for our county emerged from the Women’s Health Collective of the early 70’s.
Monday, on the Talk of the Bay, two of the collective’s founding mother’s–Coleen Douglas and Jane Reyes– join host, Christine Barrington, and share about the feminist vision that gave birth to a local movement that resulted in a health care revolution. Listen in and hear how a committed group of young feminists empowered women to learn about their bodies, provide health services with respect, and challenge the male-domina...2024-05-1300 min
Talk of the Bay from KSQDSanta Cruz County Actors’ Theater presents powerful local drama: White Sky, Falling DragonThis month at the Actors’ Theater in downtown Santa Cruz we have a rare opportunity to experience a very local story. White Sky, Falling Dragon is a play in two acts by playwright, and Director, Steve “Spike” Wong. The play runs April 19 through May 5.
Inspired by Spike’s own father, Captain Ernest Wong, USAAF, the play tells the story of a young Chinese-American man’s return to small town Watsonville, California in 1944 after his WWII service as a bombardier.
This production, featuring an all Asian cast in primary roles, offers a rare opportunity to experience a largely unt...2024-04-0900 min
Talk of the Bay from KSQDMartin Rizzo-Martinez unfolds the history of the Native people who sustained and survived Mission Santa Cruz
Martin Rizzo-Martinez is a historian and a producer of film, podcast, and other media content. After completing his PhD at UC Santa Cruz in 2016, he became a UC Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellow to work with Dr. Cliff Trafzer at UC Riverside. Following his postdoc, he worked with California State Parks as the Historian & Tribal Liaison for the Santa Cruz District, which allowed him to work closely with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band and other tribal partners in the region. He is currently a professor in the Film and Digital Media program at UCSC. Martin is the author of...2024-04-0257 min
Talk of the Bay from KSQDSanta Cruz County Election OverviewPolitical reporter for Lookout Santa Cruz, Chris Neely takes us through the California and Santa Cruz races as we near the March 5th election.2024-02-2300 min
Talk of the Bay from KSQDThom Zajac reveals the fun and foibles of the longest-running (and original) all-comic newspaper, Santa Cruz Comic News
Thom Zajac began publishing the Santa Cruz Comic News in September of 1984. Now in its 40th year, each issue of the Comic News features well over 100 cartoons from the nation’s leading political cartoonists. The Comic News is the longest running cartoon newspaper and granddaddy of them all, having inspired over 100 copycat publications, many of which are still going to this day. Thom has adapted to changing technology and media markets over the decades, and the Comic News website now features weekly updates and highlighted cartoonists, among other things, while the print edition continues to grace local new...2024-02-0955 min
Talk of the Bay from KSQDSanta Cruz Rail and Trail: Questions and ConundrumsIt is said that there are more opinions than people in Santa Cruz county, and the Rail and Trail project has not only spanned decades, it swarms with opinions, ideas, and contradictions. As the Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission takes its next steps towards studying the nuts and bolts of what an integrated rail and trail could look like for the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line, Christine Barrington continues her Rail-Trail series and digs into common questions and conundrums that have beset the project.
This is episode #3 in a 5-part series and features former Regional Transportation Commission E...2024-02-0600 min
Talk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsSanta Cruz Harp FestivalEach year, the Community Music School of Santa Cruz hosts the Santa Cruz Harp Festival, a celebration of this beautiful instrument. This year’s festival includes Celtic, Classical and Improvisational music. In this interview, we hear from Executive Director, Susan Willats about the history of the harp, and the festival that celebrates it. Artists are Calvin […]2024-01-1900 minTalk of the Bay from KSQDSanta Cruz Harp FestivalEach year, the Community Music School of Santa Cruz hosts the Santa Cruz Harp Festival, a celebration of this beautiful instrument. This year’s festival includes Celtic, Classical and Improvisational music.
In this interview, we hear from Executive Director, Susan Willats about the history of the harp, and the festival that celebrates it. Artists are Calvin Arsenia, Jesse Autumn, Shelley Phillips, and Jennifer Cass.
https://www.communitymusicschool.org/harp-festival
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Talk of the Bay from KSQDNew Ballot Initiative Would Support Land Restoration in Santa Cruz CountyEfforts are underway to qualify a new citizen’s ballot initiative that would raise over $7 million a year for environmental restoration efforts, from wildfire and flood recovery to clean water and beaches. It’s called the “Santa Cruz County Safe Drinking Water, Clean Beaches, Wildfire Risk Reduction, and Wildlife Protection Act.” and it may be on the November 2024 ballot if environmental groups can gather enough signatures to qualify. We hear from Executive Director of the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, Sarah Newkirk, one of the bill’s supporters, about the benefits of a permanent fund to revive and preserve o...2023-12-1000 minTalk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsNew Ballot Initiative Would Support Land Restoration in Santa Cruz CountyEfforts are underway to qualify a new citizen’s ballot initiative that would raise over $7 million a year for environmental restoration efforts, from wildfire and flood recovery to clean water and beaches. It’s called the “Santa Cruz County Safe Drinking Water, Clean Beaches, Wildfire Risk Reduction, and Wildlife Protection Act.” and it may be on […]2023-12-1000 min
Talk of the Bay from KSQDThe Santa Cruz Welcoming Network Helps ImmigrantsThe Santa Cruz Welcoming Network was founded a few years ago because local people felt the need to do something specific to help new arrivals to our community, whether it be practicing for a driver’s test or getting help with asylum claims. In this interview, we hear from two members of an Afghani family of thirteen who recently found community and support getting settled in their new home after fleeing the Taliban after the takeover of that country. They are currently building a fund that would support legal assistance for asylum seekers. We talk with Najeeb, a former sp...2023-12-1000 minTalk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsThe Santa Cruz Welcoming Network Helps ImmigrantsThe Santa Cruz Welcoming Network was founded a few years ago because local people felt the need to do something specific to help new arrivals to our community, whether it be practicing for a driver’s test or getting help with asylum claims. In this interview, we hear from two members of an Afghani family of […]2023-12-1000 min
Talk of the Bay from KSQDSanta Cruz Mountain Trails Stewardship: Becoming a Model for Sustainable Trail SystemsMonday on Talk of the Bay at 5pm: For those who love to hike, Santa Cruz County is a dream come true with nearly a dozen State Parks. There are hundreds of miles of trails to enjoy and that number is continually growing, thanks in part to Santa Cruz Mountain Trails Stewardship, who have been creating and maintaining local world class trails responsibly, sustainably and collectively since 1997.
They are behind popular trails at Soquel Demonstration State Forest, Wilder Ranch State Park, and Pogonip, and bring together thousands of volunteers for trail work events each year.
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Talk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsSanta Cruz Gives (A Lot)Santa Cruz Gives is a crowdfunding platform and initiative of the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz and the Good Times Weekly newspaper. We hear from Jeanne Howard of Good Times and Karen Delaney of The Volunteer Center about their passion for this local philanthropy project. If you’d like to make a donation to KSQD or […]2023-12-0100 min
Exploring Monterey Bay from KSQDSanta Cruz Metro – Michael TreeMichael Tree of Santa Cruz Metro Transit District speaks with host Mathilde Rand about the new developments at SC Metro, the purchase of fuel cell electrical buses and the plans for more than 175 affordable housing units on Metro property.2023-10-2400 min
Talk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsSanta Cruz Symphony Welcomes Violinist Nancy ZhouNancy Zhou is one of the nation’s foremost solo violinists. She has collaborated with the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Munich Symphony, Hong Kong Philharmonic, and many more. She had her debut at 13 in the San Antonio Symphony. She joins the Santa Cruz Symphony as concertmaster and artist in residence and shares her music and passion […]2023-10-2000 minKSQD Talks MusicSanta Cruz Symphony Welcomes Violinist Nancy ZhouNancy Zhou is one of the nation’s foremost solo violinists. She has collaborated with the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Munich Symphony, Hong Kong Philharmonic, and many more. She had her debut at 13 in the San Antonio Symphony. She joins the Santa Cruz Symphony as concertmaster and artist in residence and shares her music and passion […]2023-10-2000 min
KSQD Talks MusicThe Cabrillo Festival nurtures a world of music in Santa Cruz, part 1 of 2Festival Executive Director Ellen Primack, poet-in-residence Farnaz Fatemi, and composer Kevin Puts join host Suki Wessling for a discussion of the return of the annual Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, a local gem with an international luster. This long-running festival puts Santa Cruz on the contemporary music map, with composers who range from young unknowns […]2023-07-251h 01
Sustainability Now! from KSQD RadioSustainability Now! Sunday, June 11th, 2023: Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UC Santa Cruz, With Nada MiljkovicInnovation and Entrepreneurship at UC Santa Cruz, With Nada Miljkovic We hear a lot these days about innovation, entrepreneurship and disruption of the status quo in pursuit of a better world. It sounds good but what does it really mean? And can it contribute to sustainability? Join host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with […]2023-06-0853 min
Exploring Monterey Bay from KSQDSanta Cruz Hostel – 30th AnniversaryRick Hyman, Tom Bihn and Sara Tinger join host Mathilde Rand exploring the history of the Carmelita Cottages in Santa Cruz and the development of the Santa Cruz Hostel, that is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the site of the cottages. Contact info for the Hostel: (831) 423-8304 or visit their website at santacruzhostel.com _1994x_Photo-and-program_CarmelitaCottages-Hostel-Dedication-Ribbon-Cutting-VIPs […]2022-10-1100 min
KSQD Talks MusicJazz is alive and kicking in Santa CruzOn Talk of the Bay, host Christine Barrington welcomes co-host Suki Wessling to the other side of the mic in her role as a member of the Jazz Society of Santa Cruz County. This year, the Jazz Society was awarded a CARD Grant from the City of Santa Cruz. These grants were awarded to organizations […]2022-08-1600 min
Sustainability Now! from KSQD RadioSustainability Now! Sunday, July 10, 5-6 PM: In Santa Cruz, July is Not too Late to Plant Seeds! with Renee Shepherd of Renee’s GardenIn Santa Cruz, July is Not too Late to Plant Seeds! with Renee Shepherd of Renee’s Garden On Sustainability Now! Sunday, July 10th, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM and KSQD.org Have you procrastinated on planting a garden or been too busy? Do you think it’s too late and you’ll have to wait until next […]2022-07-0743 min
Exploring Monterey Bay from KSQDSanta Cruz Museum of Natural HistoryHost Mathilde Rand explores the environmental educational programs at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History with Felicia van Stolk, executive director, and Kiersten Elzy-Loving, Development and Community Partnerships Manager. The museum’s mission is to connect people with nature and science to inspire stewardship of the natural world through an array of educational programs and […]2022-06-0700 min
Exploring Monterey Bay from KSQDHousing Development and Small Units in Santa CruzLira Filippini, Candace Brown and Gillian Greensite join host Mathilde Rand in a conversation about small unit proposals in Santa Cruz. They make sense of the alphabet soup related to housing: SRO, SOU, FDU and RHNA and discuss the impacts of each of them.2022-05-1000 min
Exploring Monterey Bay from KSQDLivia Monteleone – Santa Cruz-Italy Prison ProjectsLivia Monteleone speaks with host Mathilde Rand about her life and her music. Born in Italy, Livia has lived in and loved Santa Cruz since the late 90’s. She is a musician, traveler, a radio host, and an advocate for justice. She and her band have designed a music workshop for persons detained in prison.2022-04-1200 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzSanta Cruz Cares talks with Janet QuinnOn Thursday October 7. 2021, Janet Quinn talked to Kayla Kumar and Joy Schendledecker about Santa Cruz Cares.
This fairly new group is dedicated to COMPASSIONATE approaches to houseless people and the whole "homeless situation". Their neighborhood canvassing has shown that the majority of local people favor compassionate approaches including "Housing First". The public are much more supportive than the current city council.
Santa Cruz Cares strongly supports sanitation facilities and other services for people, and strongly appose criminalization of people.
Mission statement
Santa Cruz Cares is a collection of neighbors, activists, working people, and parents who seek to create effective...2021-10-0800 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzTiffany Wise-West and Santa Cruz Climate Action PlanOn September 9, 2021 Pauline Seales talked to Tiffany Wise-West, city of Santa Cruz Sustainability and Climate Action Manager.
They discussed the previous climate action plan and the update in process right now for 2030. Other topics included the new IPCC report on Climate Change and the current climate situation.
Key methods in the new plan include involving the public in a variety of ways, and especially focussing on equity by specifically including under-represented groups.
A short climate action goals survey has just been released and people are encouraged to take this survey
Take the Climate Action Plan 2030 Goal Setting Survey through October 8, 2021! S...2021-09-1000 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzStacey Falls on Good News Santa CruzOn Good News Santa Cruz, Thursday, July 22, 2021 Randa Solick interviews local teacher and Housing Justice activist Stacey Falls about the ACLU, the County Dems, and the State of Downtown.2021-07-2500 min
Unheard VoicesHonoring Juneteenth in Santa CruzBobby Bishop hosts a discussion of the Juneteenth holiday, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It’s an opportunity to celebrate, to reflect on historic struggles for civil rights, and look at the on-going work for justice. Guests are community activist Raymond Evans, who started the annual Juneteenth events in Santa Cruz, and […]2021-06-2200 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzHousing Matters with Tom Stagg on Good News Santa CruzOn Good News Santa Cruz, April 15, 2021 Host Janet Quinn discusses the work of Santa Cruz Non-Profit Housing Matters with Tom Stagg, the Director of Programs.
Housing Matters partners with individuals and families to create pathways out of their homelessness into permanent housing, and they hold firmly to a vision that homelessness in Santa Cruz County should be rare, brief, and non-recurring.
The cover photo is a view of part of the campus: Pallet Shelters that are part of the Paul Lee Loft Emergency Shelter and the Rebele Family Shelter in back.
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KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzHousing Santa Cruz County with Don LaneOn Good News Santa Cruz on Thursday, March 18, 2021 Host Janet Quinn talks with Don Lane about the work that the coalition "Housing for Santa Cruz County" is doing to fulfill their mission, which is to ensure Santa Cruz County is an inclusive, thriving, just, diverse, culturally rich and sustainable community by promoting affordable, safe, stable homes for local residents and workers.
Don Lane: Smart Solutions Steering Committee Chair @ Smart Solutions to Homelessness
A website with many resources Housing Santa Cruz County
Smart Solutions to Homelessness Homeless Action Partnership
As the Pandemic continues Officials look to long term housing Options with Hotels2021-03-1900 min
Sustainability Now! from KSQD RadioSustainability Now! on February 21st: Environmental Literacy for K-12 Students, with Amity Sandage, Santa Cruz County Office of EducationSunday, February 21st: Host Ronnie Lipschutz speaks with Amity Sandage, environmental literacy coordinator for Santa Cruz County Office of Education. Sandage leads a countywide effort to build environmental literacy by increasing student access to outdoor learning. She also supports teachers in using local environmental connections to increase relevance of core classes and to create opportunities […]2021-02-2000 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzHousing for a Healthy Santa CruzOn Feb 18th, 2021 Janet Quinn interviewed Dr. Robert Ratner, Santa Cruz County Director of the Housing for Health office.
He is leader of a program which started 5 years ago and is working hard to help with this issue. He explained that the basic problem is that housing is impossibly expensive in Santa cruz County, for many people these days.
He's well aware of the physical and mental health problems suffered by many of the people but believes that the "Housing First" program started in New York is the best way to start. Once people have reliable shelter it will be...2021-02-2000 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzSheila Carrillo: Policing Alternatives in Santa CruzOn Good News Santa Cruz, Thursday, January 7, 2021 Randa Solick talked with Sheila Carrillo about the powerful Santa Cruz movement to establish non-law enforcement alternatives to the vast majority of 911 emergency calls not requiring police presence.
Sheila Carrillo, a resident of Santa Cruz County for almost 50 years, is an elder progressive activist and DSA member committed to equity and justice for the most vulnerable in our community. In this interview she will be talking about the strong movement in Santa Cruz to establish non-law enforcement alternatives to the vast majority of 911 emergency calls not requiring police presence.
You can sign a p...2021-01-0800 min
Unheard VoicesUnheard Voices with Justin Cummings, former Santa Cruz mayor & Nikia Chaney professor at Cabrillo CollegeOn Unheard Voices Friday, December 18, 2020 host Cheryl Williams spoke with Justin Cummings, the first African-American elected to the Santa Cruz City Council, as he completes his historic year as mayor. They discussed some of his accomplishments in 2020, and what he wishes to achieve in the new year. Then, Cheryl welcomes Nikia Chaney, […]2020-12-1800 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzHomelessness in Santa CruzGood News Santa Cruz - on Thursday, December 17th, 3:30-4pm. Host Janet Quinn talked with Alicia Kuhl about Homelessness in Santa Cruz. Alicia Kuhl has lived in Santa Cruz for fifteen years and recently ran for a seat on the city council. She is also president of the Santa Cruz chapter of the California Homeless Union and currently homeless while living in an RV with three children and a disabled spouse. Join us to hear her reflections on achieving dignified housing conditions for all Santa Cruzans.
Blanket/coat/socks, etc... drop off spot is located at the corner of Fr...2020-11-2400 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzJazz Miah and The Democratic Socialists of America in Santa CruzTune in to Good News Santa Cruz on Thursday, November 19th, from 3:30-4:00 pm.
Debora Bone will be talking with Jazz Miah about “Why more and more people are choosing Socialism.” Jazz is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and active in the Santa Cruz chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. Learn how the DSA is building working class power to promote human prosperity not corporate bottom lines.
Jazz’s website: www.whenmoodmatters.com
DSA: www.dsasantacruz.org2020-11-2100 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzBrie Buxton on Growing Up Bi-Racial in Santa CruzOn Good News Santa Cruz, Thursday, October 22, host Debora Bone talks with Brie Buxton about Growing up Biracial in Santa Cruz. Brie is part African American and was adopted and raised by two white parents here in Santa Cruz. This year, the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement have pushed her to think more deeply about her own identities and how they have influenced how she is raising her own mixed race children. She has connected with other local black people and been encouraged by their support.2020-10-2400 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzSlow Streets Santa Cruz with Claire GalloglyOn Good News Santa Cruz October 8, 2020 Pauline Seales interviewed Claire Gallogly about Slow Streets Santa Cruz and other projects associated with the Active Transportation program.
With more people staying home during the COVID-19 health crisis, many residents have started walking and biking in their neighborhoods. However, sometimes it is difficult to maintain 6’ of social distance.
Because of this, many pedestrians are choosing to walk in the street to maintain
adequate social distance. This program is designed to limit through traffic on certain residential streets and allow them to be used more as a shared space for foot and bicycle traffic.
At the...2020-10-0500 min
Exploring Monterey Bay from KSQDExploring Santa Cruz Chinatown with George Ow Jr.Join George Ow Jr. on a walk through the Santa Cruz Chinatown of his youth. Meet the river dragon that will perch atop the Chinese Gate on the Chinatown Memorial Bridge that spans the San Lorenzo River.2020-09-2900 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzGail Jack from CASA to Affordable Housing–Making Santa Cruz more Just and InclusiveOn Good News Santa Cruz, September 3, 2020, host Randa Solick talks to Gail Jack, an energetic local activist who worked with CASA and the Peoples Democratic Club .
In addition she is a member of the Affordable Housing Now task force, which she co-started.
Gail and Randa also discussed the upcoming elections and candidate and propositions forums.
In this election year Gail has been writing letters for Votefwd.org to swing states to get people out the vote in November.
Santa Cruz 4 Bernie 2020 endorsements for candidates and propositions have not yet been entered but will be soon.
Gail Jack 2020-09-0500 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzSanta Cruz Local a New News ServiceOn Good News Santa Cruz, August 27, 2020 Pauline Seales talked to Kara Guzman, co-founder of the innovative news service Santa Cruz Local, which offers Santa Cruz citizens a podcast, email, newsletter and website to help keep us informed
Santa Cruz Local’s mission is to produce fair and accurate local journalism that holds power to account. They produce deep dive in their podcasts on big local issues, like the Santa Cruz Mountain fires, housing affordability and the local response to the coronavirus.
Join Pauline and Kara to hear about how the group works and how to join and support them.
Ways to...2020-08-2500 min
Exploring Monterey Bay from KSQDHistorical Perspective of Racism in Santa CruzMany of us are grappling with the issues of racism. What is the personal and community impact? Exploring Santa Cruz’ host Mathilde Rand speaks with Sandy Lydon, retired history faculty member of Cabrillo College and teacher for 59 years. The focus of the conversation is on agricultural workers. What does history tell us and how […]2020-08-1800 min
Santa Cruz NaturalistSanta Cruz Bat-uralist, Part 1UCSC doctoral student Kyle Reid is an incredible ambassador for bats. Listen to the first part of our interview about his expertise, where we cover just how many bats live in Santa Cruz (a lot!) and where we can find them. Tune in again in August to learn what’s cool about a bat’s face, and […]2020-07-2403 minSanta Cruz NaturalistSanta Cruz Bat-uralist, Part 1UCSC doctoral student Kyle Reid is an incredible ambassador for bats. Listen to the first part of our interview about his expertise, where we cover just how many bats live in Santa Cruz (a lot!) and where we can find them. Tune in again in August to learn what’s cool about a bat’s face, and […]2020-07-2403 min
Sustainability Now! from KSQD RadioSustainability Now! Sustainable Community Commons in Santa CruzRadio show #23, July 12, 2020, with Len Beyea, addresses sustainable community planning in Santa Cruz and cities in general. Len writes that “The modern city has grown up during the era of the automobile, resulting in sprawling land use, paving over of up to 60% of urban space, loss of productive farm and range […]2020-07-1500 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzHousing Assistance in Santa Cruz with Jenny PanettaOn Good News Santa Cruz, July 2, 2020 host Randa Solick interviewed Jenny Panetta, the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz. The Housing Authority is a public agency that provides housing and rental assistance to thousands of low-income individuals and families countywide, through a mix of federal, state, and local programs. Their largest program is the Housing Choice Voucher program, commonly known as “Section 8”. Although there is not nearly enough rental assistance available to meet the demand, our Housing Authority has been using some innovate new strategies in recent years to increase their funding, and more importa...2020-07-1100 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzSanctuary Santa Cruz and the Welcoming Community NetworkOn Good News Santa Cruz Randa Solick interviews immigration activist Mary Reynolds, a retired Watsonville Hospital Labor and Delivery Nurse. As an active member of Sanctuary Santa Cruz Mary is dedicated to achieving Sanctuary status for our City and our State. You can see her tabling at the downtown farmer’s market to help immigrants and their neighbors and sympathizers become educated in case of I.C.E. raids.
In addition to her work with Sanctuary Santa Cruz, Mary is part of a local coalition of immigration workers and faith-based groups called the Welcoming Community Network which is trying to help...2020-04-1000 min
Sustainability Now! from KSQD RadioSustainability Now! (Un)Affordable Housing in Santa CruzRadio Show #15, March 22, 2020, with UCSC Sociology Professor Steve McKay, director of the UCSC Center for Labor Studies and codirector, with Professor Miriam Greenberg, of “No Place Like Home,” a community-initiated, student-engaged research project on the affordable housing crisis in Santa Cruz County. McKay author of Satanic Mills or Silicon Islands? The Politics […]2020-04-0200 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzElections & Climate in Santa CruzPauline Seales talked with Magi Amma, amazing organizer for Santa Cruz for Bernie and other groups. Recently Magi ran the campus "anti-recall" program. She is extremely concerned about the Climate Crisis and very interested in the Green New Deal.
Santa Cruz for Bernie
Links to Climate Groups
Santa Cruz Climate Action Network
Citizens Climate Lobby
Extinction Rebellion Santa Cruz2020-03-0600 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzRene Block and Swing Left efforts in Santa Cruz CountyThis week on Good News Santa Cruz host Debora Bone interviews Rene Block who is leading efforts in Santa Cruz county to help citizens to strategically amplify voter turnout in swing states for the 2020 elections.
Rene is the local leader for the national organization Swing Left whose mission it is to use strategic voter registration and organizational efforts on the ground to help shift elections toward more progressive candidates.
Use this link to engage with the local Swing Left chapter
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KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzBike Santa Cruz CountyIn this Good News Santa Cruz interview Debora Bone interviewed Gina Cole, the new Executive Director of Bike Santa Cruz County about all things bicycle. You may not know it, but Bike Santa Cruz County has been promoting cycling through education, outreach and advocacy since 1991.
Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint, stop leaking oil into the Bay, stay healthy, and have a great time exploring our amazing community. Just get on your bikes and ride!2019-12-2700 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzSanta Cruz Volunteer CenterThis week Good News Santa Cruz features Karen Delaney, Executive Director of the Santa Cruz Volunteer Center, and an internationally recognized leader, trainer, and speaker in the field of volunteerism, community building, and non-profit management. As a co-founder of Save Our Shores and the Human Care Alliance Karen has much to share about the power of collective community action working on behalf of all living things.
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Exploring Monterey Bay from KSQDMonarch Butterflies and Santa CruzWhy do Monarchs come to Santa Cruz? Will they keep coming? Martha Nitzberg gives us hope and shares fascinating facts about Monarch life cycle and migration.2019-11-2600 min
Santa Cruz NaturalistNative plants at UC Santa Cruz ArboretumThis week we talk with Dr. Linda Anderson about the amazing UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, a great place to see native California Plants and many more! We learn about the California native plant garden and a bit about how the arboretum helps with conservation. Tune in to listen live the week of October 7: Tuesday […]2019-10-1504 minSanta Cruz NaturalistNative plants at UC Santa Cruz ArboretumThis week we talk with Dr. Linda Anderson about the amazing UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, a great place to see native California Plants and many more! We learn about the California native plant garden and a bit about how the arboretum helps with conservation. Tune in to listen live the week of October 7: Tuesday […]2019-10-1504 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzSanta Cruz Worker Owned Co-OpsRanda Solick interviews Sheila Carillo, well-known local activist and one of the founding members of Co-Op Santa Cruz, which is trying to democratize our Santa Cruz economy through encouraging worker ownership of local businesses.
About Sheila Carillo:
Sheila is one to the founding members of CO-OPSC, formed in 2018 with the intention of striving to democratize our Santa Cruz economy through encouraging worker ownership of local businesses. By providing information, education, and resources for local businesses, employees, prospective enterprises, and City officials, we strive to educate our local businesses and community about the potential for economic justice and business stability with th...2019-10-0400 min
Santa Cruz NaturalistCaves of Santa Cruz CountyThis week on Santa Cruz Naturalist, Dr. Jessica Oster, Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Vanderbilt University, and PhD student Cameron de Wet chat about caves found in Santa Cruz County. Listen as Jessica and Cam describe the geological processes that form caves and inform listeners about the importance of caves in preserving […]2019-09-2405 minSanta Cruz NaturalistCaves of Santa Cruz CountyThis week on Santa Cruz Naturalist, Dr. Jessica Oster, Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Vanderbilt University, and PhD student Cameron de Wet chat about caves found in Santa Cruz County. Listen as Jessica and Cam describe the geological processes that form caves and inform listeners about the importance of caves in preserving […]2019-09-2405 min
Santa Cruz NaturalistWhat Does It Take To Be A Santa Cruz Naturalist?This week on Santa Cruz Naturalist we chat with Chris Lay, the director of the Ken Norris Center for Natural History at UC Santa Cruz. Chris tells us a little about one of Santa Cruz’s most influential naturalists, Ken Norris, as we walk through the redwoods surrounding UCSC’s upper campus. If you’d like to learn […]2019-09-1104 minSanta Cruz NaturalistWhat Does It Take To Be A Santa Cruz Naturalist?This week on Santa Cruz Naturalist we chat with Chris Lay, the director of the Ken Norris Center for Natural History at UC Santa Cruz. Chris tells us a little about one of Santa Cruz’s most influential naturalists, Ken Norris, as we walk through the redwoods surrounding UCSC’s upper campus. If you’d like to learn […]2019-09-1104 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzSanta Cruz Climate ActionGood News Santa Cruz host Debora Bone interviews local climate activist and educator Pauline Seales on how the youth of our county and many allies are rising up to meet the challenge of climate disruption. Hear what inspires them and how you can support their heroic efforts to change the conversation around the future of our planet.
Much more at website. scruzclimate.org2019-07-1900 min
Exploring Monterey Bay from KSQDSanta Cruz Public Libraries ProgramsJen Hooker and Jeanne O’Grady of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries share the many kinds of programming at the SC Public Libraries, both familiar and unfamiliar, but all very exciting ways the public can enjoy and participate at the county’s libraries.2019-07-0900 min
KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzGood News Santa Cruz Launch ShowJoin us for Good News Santa Cruz where host Christine Barrington talks with Nancy Glock- Grueneich and Randa Solick about this brand new show, to be put on weekly by the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom—what we all call WILPF. There’s 104 years of history behind this show—years of women crossing many nations and facing all kinds of odds to make a world that works better for us all. And this work is still going on, as powerful as ever. This show brings that story home, here and now, in Santa Cruz, and in real time.
2019-06-1428 min
Exploring Monterey Bay from KSQDIdea Fab Labs Santa CruzMeet Jordan Layman, Founder of Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz, and maker John Shemanski. Idea Fab Labs is where Art marries Technology and creators of diverse backgrounds mingle and inspire. Monthly subscriptions give access to 3D Printers, Laser Cutters, Computer-Controlled Metal Mills, A Wood Shop, Jewelry-Making Space, and more. (See also Exploring Santa Cruz broadcast […]2019-04-3000 min
Exploring Monterey Bay from KSQDExploring Santa Cruz: The San Lorenzo RiverNINE VOICES AND VISIONS OF THE SAN LORENZO RIVER Diana Hobson: poet, artist, photographer Mark Hylkema: Santa Cruz District Archeologist and Tribal Liason, California State Parks Alex Ramiriz: Rumsien-Ohlone Native American Tom Hogye: Fisherman Meg Seibert and Richard Tejeda: Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project Elijah Pfotenhauer: artist, muralist Jane Mio: Lead, Valley Women’s Club […]2019-03-0500 min