Local News from KSQD
A Conversation with Daniel Aguirre of Happy Dog Hot Dog – Talk of the Bay
Happy Dog Hot Dog, a beloved hot dog stand in Santa Cruz, was recently featured in an interview with KSQD's Meilin Obinata. During the conversation, owner Daniel Aguirre shared insights into the history of Happy Dog, its dedication to high-quality ingredients, and its...
FirstPersonSingular: Nga Trinh-Halperin – Animal Shelter
Nga Trinh-Halperin shares what the SC Animal Shelter means to her and her dog Maverick.
January 28, 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 Scams! United Healthcare Hack, Crypto Scams, 2 factor auth, Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Topics covered: TurboTax Alternative! DeepSeek, iOS 18.3,...
Sarah Harbison – Collection Management Services
Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Sarah Harbison of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Sarah shares the joys of acquiring items for the library, connecting with patrons, and the workings of the Collection Management Services. Learn about some of the unique...
Remembering Jean Wakatsuki Houston
Author Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston passed away on December 21st, 2024. Ms. Wakatsuki Houston (aka Firehorse Woman) was the author of the best-selling young adult book, Farewell to Manzanar. which chronicled her family's experience as prisoners during World War II at a...
Workforce Housing Solutions Act – Talk of the Bay
Bodie Shargel interviews two of the organizers behind the Workforce Housing Solutions Act, which kicked off its signature-gathering effort last week. Andrew Goldenkranz, the current chair of the County Democratic Party and Grace Stetson, signature gathering...
January 21, 2025: Computer Man! Your tech questions answered
Tuesdays from 6-7pm, Luigi Oppido serves as your Computer Man. Owner/Operator of Pleasure Point Computers here in Santa Cruz, California, presents the latest tech info and answers calls and questions about PCs, MACs, smart phones, digital hardware and software of all...
The practice of Radical Rest on Sunday Dinner with DJ Dupsie
Join DJ Dupsie on Sunday, January 19th to kick off our next trip around the sun by revisiting the topic of Radical Rest! We'll read some affirmations written by The Nap Bishop herself, Tricia Hersey! Escaping grind/hustle culture, listening to the ancestors, and...
Rescued Horses Rescue Humans
The Pregnant Mare Rescue project buys pregnant mares from auctions where they would have been sold for horse meat and rehabilitates them on a property in Aptos, California. We hear from director Denna Stone about how her rescued horses now serve as therapy animals for...
New Leader at the MAH
The McPherson Art and History Museum has a new director, Ginger Shulick Porcella. She comes with experience at museums big and small, from Arizona to Minnesota, and has big ideas as the MAH approaches its 30th anniversary next year. How does this organization straddle...