Local News from KSQD
Critical Conversation on PVUSD Cuts Impacting Student Mental Health
KSQD Community Radio Hosts Critical Conversation on PVUSD Cuts Impacting Student Mental Health On Talk of the Bay From the Streets, we aired a one-hour program addressing recent cuts within Pajaro Valley Unified School District that have reduced mental health...
“What A Week” December 13th “Is This Mike ON?” Edition with Tony Russomanno
Join host Erik Nelson and Mayoral Megaphone Haranguer Tony Russomanno as they unpack the latest developments in the terrifying saga of "The Concrete Toadstools That Ate Santa Cruz." Also, too, Whiskey Pete "Hague" Seth's Pentagon A.I Chat Bot goes hideously off...
Reflections of Community: the 2025 Santa Cruz Holiday Parade
What does Santa Cruz love about the holiday season? Squid on the Street spoke to parade participants and attendees at the 2025 Holiday Parade in downtown Santa Cruz. It was a joyous celebration of food, song, costumes, and above all, community. Listen to their voices...
Sustainability Now! Sunday, December 7th: The Norris Center for Natural History at UCSC: What is it? Why is it there? With Professor Ingrid Parker and Center Director Chris Lay
The Norris Center for Natural History at UCSC: What is it? Why is it there? With Professor Ingrid Parker and Center Director Chris Lay On Sustainability Now! December 7th, 2025, 5-6 PM on KSQD The Kenneth S. Norris Center at UC Santa Cruz is one of the little-known...
Mythbusting the Rail and Trail Project of Santa Cruz County
On this episode of Talk of the Bay, with host Meilin Obinata, guests James Weller, a land title expert and Barry Scott a clean energy educator bust the latest myths and misunderstandings regarding the Rail and Trail Project of Santa Cruz County. Our third guest,...
Songwriter Storytelling Nights at the Crepe Place with artist Special K
Monday at 5:30pm, Talk of the Bay welcomes musician, literary author and Americana performing artist, K Craig, who hosts Songwriting Storytelling nights at the Crepe Place. Intimate and interactive, each evening features three songwriters who tell the stories and...
The Power of Her Voice: Poetry Reading Benefit for Santa Cruz Community Health
For decades Santa Cruz Community Health has faithfully pursued its mission to improve the health of its patients and the community and advocate the feminist goals of social, political, and economic equality. On December 4th the public is invited to enjoy “The Power of...
FirstpersonSingular: AlanRitch – Walk Arc
Alan Ritch describes the Walk Arc.
Homeless Veterans in Marina Find Home at Lightfighter Village
In this podcast we hear from Welton Jordan, chief real estate development officer with EAH, about a new housing project for veterans at the former Fort Ord military base in Marina. Lightfighter Village will house 71 homeless veterans. It has wrap around services for...
Coastal Lawmakers Speak Out on Oil Drilling Leases
On Thursday, November 20th, Rep. Jimmy Panetta joined a virtual press call with Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources...