Local News from KSQD
March 4, 2025: Computer Man! Your Tech Questions Answered
Don’t stress about your tech issues, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams! Facebook scams, FBI security advisory Topics covered: 50 states introduce right to repair, Voice text changes...
Santa Cruz Water Director Heidi Luckenbach opens the gates on local water supply
Heidi Luckenbach is the Water Director for the City of Santa Cruz. In this role, she is responsible for maintaining the water system's infrastructure, ensuring a reliable climate-resilient water supply, advancing environmental sustainability initiatives, and...
Labor Strikes Then and Now
Filmmaker Jon Silver talks about his film "Watsonville on Strike" about the Watsonville cannery strike, an 18-month strike forty years ago and his follow-up film, "Daughters of the Strike". The films are screening at the Watsonville Film Festival on March 8th. We...
The Roots of the Migration Crisis with Dr. Ann Lopez
Migrants and immigrants from Mexico comprise the bulk of all migration to the US, roughly 30 percent of all people who seek to cross US borders for employment and opportunities for themselves and their families. Why do they come and when did this "mass migration"...
Sustainability Now! Sunday, March 2nd, 2025: Food Apartheid and Food Hubs–A Visit with Saba Grocers and co-founder Lina Ghanem
Food Apartheid and Food Hubs A Visit with Saba Grocers and co-founder Lina Ghanem Sustainability Now! Sunday, March 2nd,2025, 5-6 PM Food insecurity and food apartheid are a common challenge in many low-income and minority neighborhoods across the United States. Big...
February 25, 2025: Computer Man! Your Tech Questions Answered
Don’t stress about your tech issues, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams! Is Chat GPT a scam? Gmail hacked? FBI issues security warning against ransomware Topics covered: Apple/Lenovo...
HERStory – Second Annual Celebration
Exploring Monterey Bay host, Mathilde Rand and her guests Jessie Durant, Stephanie Sumarna, Madeline Aliah and Scarlett Folger talk about the second annual HERstory celebration to be held March 13 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at the Museum of History and Art. Contact info:...
In Defense of Liberals: A Walk Through Santa Cruz
A special edition of the Babblery in recognition of Black History Month. I was ambivalent about going anywhere on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, this year otherwise known as Inauguration Day. It seemed like the two events were canceling each other out in my...
Santa Cruz Wharf Stuggles Back to Life
After a catastrophic collapse in December, the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is putting out the message: Support local businesses that depend on foot traffic to stay afloat. This story is by UCSC Humanities intern, Maury Burnette-Cavoto.
Immigration Attorney Describes Staggering Case Load
Chaos and confusion abound, and immigration lawyers are overwhelmed by the number of clients seeking their services. Here's the view from Salinas Attorney, Blanca Zarazua.