Exploring Monterey Bay from KSQD

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: nineteen85films@gmail.com 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: jury.information@santacruzcourt.org 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, coolman@cruzio.com.  

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-Cut...

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: SantaCruzWelcome@gmail.com 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: timfitz@ucsc.edu 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: silvaj@santacruzpl.org Phone: 831-427-7700 x 7669 Read more: * Get Inside: Responsible Jail and Prison Library Service, Nick Higgins, Director of Out...

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...

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.