Exploring Monterey Bay from KSQD

Deborah Osterberg is the author of the book Historic Tales of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Big Trees Grove. Her book traces the history of how a grove of giant redwoods in Felton became the first grove of coast redwoods ever preserved for public recreation and how it became the place where most 19th […]

Join host Mathilde Rand in conversation with Wilma Marcus Chandler, Lynda Watson and Laurie Corn about the book, “When A Woman Tells The Truth: Writings and Creative Work by Women Over 80.” Wilma Chandler and Dena Taylor edited the book, Lynda Watson created the necklace that adorns the front cover and Laurie Corn contributed to […]

Host Mathilde Rand, Don Lauritson and Nathan Goodman enjoy a conversation about the Historic Landmark Museum of Art and History Blue Plaques program of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. For more information, here is the link to the blue plaque page on the MAH website: santacruzmah.org/historic-landmark-committee Link to the application: https://d2kr105htw9szj.cloudfront.net/uploads/Blue-pl...

Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Michel Singher and Fred DeJarlais. The topic of discussion is Espressivo: the work, the joys and creativity of this Bay Area intense orchestra.                      

What a unique way of celebrating women!! Join host Mathilde Rand in conversation with Stephanie Sumarna and Jamie Garfield about the March 28, 2024 Celebrate Women event at the Museum of Art and History in Santa Cruz. Contact information: ssumarna@santacruzcoe.org or 831-466-5810 jamie@lookoutlocal.com or 916-521-2228 Digital bulletin board: sccoe.link/shareyourstory Website: sccoe.link/herstory

Join host Mathilde Rand and Amity Sandage in a conversation about environmental literacy and the great strides Santa Cruz County is making by integrating all school curriculum with environmental literacy. Students and teachers involvement and interaction is a big part of the efforts led by the environmental literacy coordinator of the Santa Cruz County Office […]

Janis and Rowan share stories about the new Aptos Library, the continuing programs and new activities. Learn how the public was involved in the design.  Teens gave their input to their space and the creation of new activities. Celebrate how the Aptos library is becoming an even greater community meeting place. Photo courtesy of Jim […]

In a conversation with host Mathilde Rand, Stephanie Sumarna and Jessie Durant introduce and discuss several Santa Cruz Notable Women Past and Present as part of a wider celebration of women. This first annual celebration of SC notable women, includes the creation of a game with trading cards designed by local students based on information […]

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: naturalbridges@ports-ca.us 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: olli@ucsc.edu 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: mark@marklevymusic.com 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: becca@communitytv.org Contact Info for Janie Islas: dtic@pvusd.net 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: ssumarna@santacruzcoe.org Website with resource and workshop information: OutsideTheBox@santacruzcoe.org Ph...

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: zig.poet@gmail.com 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: gabby@autismfnsc.org […]

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: Jo@ThatsMyPark.org Volunteer opportunities: Lauren@ThatsMyPark Phone Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks: 831-429-1840 Photo: Big Basin Violets courtesy of Frien...

  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: info@cooksbookcase.com