Exploring Monterey Bay from KSQD

Martha Nitzberg of the Natural Bridges State Beach joins host Mathilde Rand. She brings wonderful stories of the Migration Festival and Tide Pool training. The migration Festival is annually on the second Saturday of February Contact information: Website: parks.ca.gov and look for Natural Bridges Email: [email protected] Phone: 831-423-0871

Host Mathilde Rand meets with Jennie Dusheck, career science writer and Lauren Weston, Executive Director of Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet. They discuss opportunities to fight climate change by electrifying homes. Links to informational websites (also thanks to Magi Amma): The Switch Is On provides information, resources, and tools to support homeowners and renters […]

Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Barry Bowman and Ginna Holcombe about  the exciting work of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: expanding educational activities and building community through interest groups, courses, and monthly meetings, while connecting OLLI’s members with UCSC and its students. Contact information: [email protected] and website: olli.ucsc.edu

Exploring Santa Cruz looks into the creative exhibits at the Capitola Historical  Museum, which displays many surprising and informative elements. Host Christine Barrington talks with Deborah Osterberg, author, researcher and curator of the museum. Since 2021, Deborah highlights the signs of times in Capitola. They discussed the many activities of the Capitola Museum, the present […]

Mark Levy, long-time Santa Cruz resident, talks with host Mathilde Rand about his 50-year-long carer as singer-songwriter and surprise comedian. Songs appearing in this program: Homeless Shuffle from Take Off Your Cloths No Sittin’ in Santa Cruz from Born to Be Wired Contact info: [email protected] With special song by fellow musician Alisa Fineman (with Kimball Hurd): […]

Michael 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.

Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Becca King Reed and Janie Islas about technology innovation in the classroom, and in particular using the Padcaster. Contact Info for Becca King Reed: [email protected] Contact Info for Janie Islas: [email protected] and 831-786-2488  

Martha Nitzberg of the Natural Bridges State Beach joins host Mathilde Rand in a conversation about the State Park. Topics include the disappearance of one bridge 43 years ago, the beginnings of a new natural bridge, Welcome Back Monarch history and the 2023 festivities, and mu more. Website: parks.ca.gov and look for the N of […]

David Warren and Mathilde Rand discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and the implications for society. David also discusses the Community Series on AI at the Capitola Library starting  Tuesday, September 12 at 6;30 PM. This is a collaborative event between Community Television of Santa Cruz County and the Santa Cruz Public Libraries with participation of the […]

Michael Saint discusses with host Mathilde Rand, the latest information on grants and rebates for electrical vehicles. Website for more information: https://evsforeveryone.org/  

Stephanie Sumarna, teacher on special assignment in Ed Tech and Innovation at the Santa Cruz COE, talks with host Mathilde Rand about her work with local teachers during and after Covid. Distance Learning, Collaboration, Engaging Lessons are some of the topics discussed. Contact information: [email protected] Website with resource and workshop information: [email protected] Photos Stephanie Sumarna

Reesa Feldsher joins host Mathilde Rand to discuss the use of Improv in her speech language therapy sessions and classes for peope on the autism spectrum. Jennifer Cass, some-time assistant and she share some games and the benfits of  improv games for everyone, Contact: Website: onthespectrumimprov.com or by calling Reesa at 831-295-0461.

Host Mathilde Rand welcomes Nancy Ellen Abrams. Nancy Abrams’ modest goal is a beautiful, meaningful, accessible, and accurate version of the new human story emerging from the sciences, especially from cosmology and evolutionary biology, because such a story could bypass religions and unify us humans enough to cooperate worldwide against climate change. She is a […]

Ziggy Rendler-Bregman shares her poetry and visual arts with host Mathilde Rand and talks about the wonders and joy of self-publishing her work in collaboration with many local Santa Cruzans. Contact info: [email protected] Website: ziggyrendlerbregman.com What a difference a comma can make!

Stoney V Godet joins host Mathilde Rand to discuss the Autism Family Network.  Listen to the reason for the network and the activities and events the Network is organizing. Communiverse event, May 20, 2023 from 10-3 at the San Andreas Regional Center, 1110 Main St, Watsonville Other events, see the website. Website: autismfnsc.org Emails: [email protected] […]

Jo Kenny talks with host Mathilde Rand about Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks: programs, support, Big Basin Bloom, fire, floods, Imagining Big Basin and Seacliff Parks, and special programs. Contact info: Website: ThatsMyPark.org Jo Kenny: [email protected] Volunteer opportunities: Lauren@ThatsMyPark Phone Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks: 831-429-1840 Photo: Big Basin Violets courtesy of Friends […]

  Liz Pollock joins host Mathilde Rand to discuss her book Lost Restaurants of Santa Cruz County, cocktails, mocktails and the exhibit of rare “kitchen appliance instruction manuals.” Location of exhibit: The Book Club of California, 312 Sutter Street, Suite 500, San Francisco Exhibit open April 3 – June 30, 2023 Contact info for Liz: [email protected]

Andrew Purchin and Ed Weingold join host Mathilde Rand in a conversation about the Project What’s Home? Creative Listening Across Differences. Contact: Whatshome.org Once in a lifetime event: April 15, 7 PM at the 418 Project, 155 River St Santa Cruz The new artworks and short documentary clips will be exhibited 4/13 – 5/7 at […]

Hilary Davidson joins host Mathilde Rand to discuss filmmaking, live in Santa Cruz, working with youth, and the work on her first feature-length film, Twenty. Contact: [email protected] Campaign thru 3/18 at seedandspark.com/fund/twenty  

Kris Demond joins host Mathilde Rand to talk about the Santa Cruz County Grand Jury. Have you ever wondered what a Grand Jury does? Have you ever considered to be on a Grand Jury? Kris will have those answers and much more on Exploring Santa Cruz. For all your questions: [email protected] Or check the website […]

Gillian Greensite and John Hall discuss saving heritage trees on Lot 4 in Santa Cruz. All of the trees are slated to be removed to make way for the new mixed-use project. Gillian and John discuss the ill-fated results of removing all trees and propose saving some trees. More Info: https://scruzclimate.org/tree-cutting/  

Gale Farthing, Denise Ward, and host discuss Our Community Reads, a program of the Friends of the Aptos Library, in which the communityselects a book and comes together for a series of related events. These events are presented inassociation with 4 other Friends of the Library chapters.

Dr Michelle Merrill and Roland Saher discuss with host Mathilde Rand how funding the fossil fuel industry is jeopardizing our future. They will show how big banks play a key role in propping up the oil and gas industry. They then discuss why many in the climate justice movement are focusing on influencing the banks. […]

Brent Adams talks with host Mathilde Rand about his development from activist to leading an organization formed to help meet the immediate needs of unhoused people. Programs like the Footbridge Services Center, Secret Garden Women’s Shelter and the Warming Center are highlighted. A discussion about housing and meeting the immediate needs ensues. More information: Hotline […]

Exploring Santa Cruz host, Mathilde Rand shares a conversation about Green Burial with Pre-planning specialist Patricia Kimie. Contact information: preplanwithpatricia.com or 831-756-1381 (text OK). Green Burial is a way of caring for the dead with minimal environmental impact. We will discuss the aspects of green burial and the choices we all need to make at […]

Host Mathilde Rand is joined by water exercise teachers  Lynn Difley and Erin Coolman and student Amy Locks in a discussion about the how, why, and impact of water exercise, as well as the options in Santa Cruz. Contact information for Lynn Difley, Capitola Fitness and for Erin Coolman, [email protected].  

Rick 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 […]

Host Mathilde Rand goes in conversation with Dr. Michelle Merrill and Roland Saher about Despair and Hope: Coping with Climate Change. Dr Michelle Merrill started Novasutras in 2017, as a way to respond to the need for spiritual community centered on the biggest challenge humanity currently faces: how to reawaken our deepest connection with our […]

In this second part of Mathilde Rand’s conversation with Patrick Williams, he shares his work in Watsonville and Jericho, Colombia where small farms feed the body and mind of community members. He and Ellen Murtha also talk about the work of the Welcoming Network for refugees and asylum seekers. Email: [email protected] Website: SantaCruzWelcomingNetwork.com

Host Mathilde Rand goes in conversation with poet and writing teacher (at UCSC and Salinas Valley State Prison). Contact Tim Fitzmaurice by email: [email protected] and on Twitter: @fitzpoet mention Exploring Santa Cruz in the subject area. He’ll send you his book The Things We Take With Us. Additional information about the programs at Salinas Valley […]

Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Jesse Silva, Adult Services Librarian of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Her focus is on community engagement and library outreach with historically marginalized populations. website: santacruzpl.org Email: [email protected] Phone: 831-427-7700 x 7669 Read more: * Get Inside: Responsible Jail and Prison Library Service, Nick Higgins, Director of Outreach […]

Host Mathilde Rand and Tom Noddy talk about Tom Scribner, the person portrayed playing the musical saw in a downtown Santa Cruz statue. What is the significance of the statue and who is Tom Scribner? Materials for your review: 1) Biography of Thomas Jefferson Scribner, authored by his granddaughter Laura Cooper Fenimore http://www.scribnerfamilies.org/Documents/Family%20Reports/Tom%20Biography.pdf 2) scribnerfamilies.org/Images6.htm […]

Host 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 […]

Host Mathilde Rand and guests Stephanie Rios and Aimee Mizuno discuss the hands-on approach to the educational programs of the Watsonville Wetlands Watch. WWW is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and fostering of appreciation of the wetlands of the Pajaro Valley. watsonvillewetlandswatch.org (831) 728-1156 WWW is on Facebook Instagram- @wetlandswatch

Lira 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.

Park Ranger Chris Tomkins may have gotten more up close and more personal with the Elephant Seals in Año Nuevo than just about any two legged creature. Chris joins guest host Erik Nelson as he reveals the private lives of these stupendous local denizens — and the best ways you can see them for yourself […]

Livia 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.

Host Mathilde Rand and Alina Hammer share a conversation about Medical Aid In Dying. Alina Hammer has been involved in the Dying With Dignity and End Of Life Option for more than 4 decades. Get the latest information and listen a conversation about the impact on patients, doctors and families a like. Contact information: 1-800-247-7421 […]

Host Mathilde Rand discusses alternatives to Pay Day Lenders with Richard Cooper and Katie Fairbairn of the Santa Cruz Community Credit Union. More information at sccccu.org or 831-425-7708  

The program starts with guests Jan Shirchild and Dave Andrew, who join host Mathilde Rand in a conversation about the 2021 tax preparation, in particular the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit. They share how tax payers can get information about getting their taxes done for free through Project Scout of the Seniors […]

An homage to Omar Guzman, KSQD’s part-time  Operations Assistance for 3 years after he left for a full-time job. Jean Kratzer hosts.

Host Mathilde Rand engages with Debbie Bulger and Richard Stover in a fascinating conversation about their book, “Secret Walks and Staircases in Santa Cruz. A behind the scenes look of Santa Cruz.

Guest host Erik Nelson shares a magical place in the mountains, Quail Hollow. Docent Richard James and Erik’s informative discussion brings us a view of the park that is not well-known, yet.

Steve Pleich joins host Mathilde Rand in a discussion on services and support for unhoused people and building community. Starting with the long tradition of holiday meal, Steve shares his work with the Homeless Persons Legal Assistance Project and the Association of Faith Communities of SC County. Steve can be reach at [email protected] or 831-466-6078 […]

Host Mathilde Rand and Kat Salehi discusses the Secret Garden Women’s Shelter. Contact information: [email protected] or  warmingcenterprogram.com

Ride along with host Mathilde Rand on an electrical vehicle (EV) driven by Adrienne and with expert information by Michael Saint.   More info at: mbeva.org For videos and webinars: https://mbeva.org/archived-events/events/52/  

This repeat program is dedicated to and in honor of Jane Meredith Daugherty who was killed in August 2021. A letter carrier by trade and a musician who put smiles on people’s faces. She and Jimmy Kelly talk about their work as letter carriers and musical endeavors.

Host Mathilde Rand talks with Randa Solick and Rafa Sonnenfeld about the developments of public banking in California and elsewhere. More information at: https://californiapublicbankingalliance.org https://www.publicbankinginstitute.org http://peopleforpublicbanking.com http://facebook.com/peopleforpublicbanking

Gillian Greensite and  Ed Porter discuss with host Mathilde Rand building in Santa Cruz, in particular the River Front Project, which they opposed due to the height and the shortfall in affordable housing.

What was life like in the 70s and 80s in the San Lorenzo Valley? Laurie Corn’s memoir, The Half-Built House on the Hill and Sally Grey’s novel Jack of All Trades with their heartfelt and quirky stories are front and center in the discussion with host Mathilde Rand.               […]