Exploring Monterey Bay from KSQD

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 spleich@gmail.com or 831-466-6078 […]

Host Mathilde Rand and Kat Salehi discusses the Secret Garden Women’s Shelter. Contact information: Warmingcenterprogram@gmail.com 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.               […]

Is Highway 17 a killer? What do we know about it? Host mathilde Rand is joined by author Sally Grey and singer/songwriter Michael Gaither who gave creative expression to their experiences on highway 17. They also share information from the book Highway 17: The road to Santa Cruz by Richard A Beal. Sally Grey can […]

Host Mathilde Rand of Exploring Santa Cruz talks with visual artist/sculptor Alan Counihan about his work, including The Tides Of Time located at the wharf in Santa Cruz. The specificity of place is at the core of Alan’s work and he cites many works related to it. Links to additional information: 1) Alan’s email address: […]

ARE MONARCH BUTTERFLIES HEADING TOWARD EXTINCTION?  THEY QUALIFIED IN 2020 FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES STATUS, BUT WERE TOLD TO WAIT THEIR TURN. MARTHA NITZBERG, NO 1 INTERPRETER AT NATURAL BRIDGES STATE PARK, GIVES AN UPDATE ON THE PLIGHT OF WESTERN MONARCH BUTTERFLIES . THE REPORT IS DEEPLY TROUBLING, THOUGH MARTHA DOES EXPLAIN HOW INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY […]

Frank Perry, curator of the Capitoal Historical Museum joins host Mathilde Rand with a brief history and fascinating stories about the Soquel- Capitola area in California. From the life of indigenous people, through the Rancho era, to the development of Capitola into a beach site resort and establishment of a city.

Co-host Christopher Krohn talks with Jane Mio and Gillian Greensite about the Santa Cruz Parks Master Plan 2030.

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.

  ERICA BERG, FROM THE SANTA CRUZ EQUINE EVACUATION TEAM, TALKS TO HOST JEAN KRATZER ABOUT EVACUATING  HORSES, DONKEYS, AND GOATS DURING THE CZU LIGHTNING COMPLEX WILDFIRES.  

Many 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 […]

KATHLEEN CROCETTI, WELL-KNOWN MOZAIC ARTIST AND LOCAL TEACHER, TALKS TO HOST JEAN KRATZER ABOUT THE CHINATOWN MEMORIAL BRIDGE OVER THE SAN LORENZO RIVER. A CHINESE ARCH WILL BE ERECTED ON THIS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE, CROWNED BY KATHLEEN’S MOZAIC RIVER DRAGON. THE BRIDGE MARKS THE FORMER SITE OF SANTA CRUZ’S LAST CHINATOWN.  

  Watsonville is a treasure trove of talented artists. One of these is Paul DeWorken, a muralist who, as a young man, was chosen to design the flag of the city of Watsonville. In conversation with Jean Kratzer, Paul explains why for him murals and community involvement go hand in hand.

Colleen Murphy and Jane Weed-Pomerantz join host Mathilde Rand to discuss parenting and their work with parents and educators, especially in the time of COVID.

   The Vision of Jessica Carrasco,                                                   Young  Watsonville Artist, Community Activist, and Teacher

Dr. Catherine Sonquist Forest, Family Physician and Public Health Specialist, explains how protecting ourselves intertwines with protecting those who risk their lives to protect us in the time of Covid-19. Jonna Paiss demonstrates the power of needle and thread: Home-made masks and Covid-19. :  

Brandon Sencion of Santa Cruz Ventures talks with host Mathilde Rand about predatory lending practices: how to avoid them, how to control your own finances and steps organizations are taking to prevent those practices to fester.

What mammal can: Weigh 4,000 pounds, Rise up to 8 feet tall, Swim for thousands of miles, Dive for more than a mile, Yell louder than a howler monkey, and speak its name like a drum? A Northern Male Elephant Seal! Researcher Dr. Caroline Casey speaks of their stories and their mysteries.

“There’s always a misconception of Watsonville… that it’s unsafe. A lot of people think it’s unsafe, which is unfortunate, because it’s not.”   Omar Guzman What is it like to grow up in Watsonville?  How is it different from growing up in other parts of Santa Cruz County?  Listen as Omar tells his story.  

Itzel Sanchez of La Vida Verde and Nancy Faulstich of Regeneracion Pajaro Valley Climate Action discuss climate emergencey with host Mathilde Rand.