Local News from KSQD
Mourning the Passing of Rowland “Reb” Rebele
Here at KSQD we take this moment to note with sadness the passing of Rowland Rebele, one of K-Squid's founding donors. "Reb" as he was known to many of his friends, was a tireless advocate of the station and of local media, speaking out on our behalf and supporting...
Santa Cruz Mountain Trails Stewardship: Becoming a Model for Sustainable Trail Systems
Monday on Talk of the Bay at 5pm: For those who love to hike, Santa Cruz County is a dream come true with nearly a dozen State Parks. There are hundreds of miles of trails to enjoy and that number is continually growing, thanks in part to Santa Cruz Mountain Trails...
Santa Cruz Gives (A Lot)
Santa Cruz Gives is a crowdfunding platform and initiative of the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz and the Good Times Weekly newspaper. We hear from Jeanne Howard of Good Times and Karen Delaney of The Volunteer Center about their passion for this local philanthropy...
Janus Opens New Peri-Natal Center
Janus has been the go-to recovery center in Santa Cruz County for the past 30 years. In this interview, board chair, Edison Jensen, and CEO Amber Williams talk about ways to support recovery during the holidays, how their various programs work, and stories of hope...
November Sunday Dinner: The Art of DIY
For November's Sunday Dinner, DJ Duspie sits down with local activist and recording artist, RicoR. Rico Waya Hoffmann Rushworth (aka RicoR) is a drummer, beatboxer, singer, rapper, writer, and producer from Santa Cruz, California. He currently performs as a drummer,...
Derek Whaley shares the history of train routes through the Santa Cruz Mountains and how they changed the destiny of this region
Derek R. Whaley is a historian and research librarian, who was born and raised in Felton, California. He earned a doctorate in history from the University of Canterbury in 2018. He began researching Santa Cruz County history in 2011 and continues to do so from...
Rock Stars for Trans Rights: Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience
On Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience, Ami speaks with three, national “Rock Stars for Trans Rights” on “Moment of Truth with Ami Chen Mills.” Erin Reed, of the hugely popular Subtstack and TikTok channel: Erin In the Morning, partner to Montana Trans-gender...
Capitola Historical Museum – Deborah Osterberg
Exploring Santa Cruz looks into the creative exhibits at the Capitola Historical Museum, which displays many surprising and informative elements. Host Christine Barrington talks with Deborah Osterberg, author, researcher and curator of the museum. Since 2021, Deborah...
Steve Pleich – Anthem for the Homeless
Steve Pleich shares his anthem for the homeless.
Broadsides: Art and Poetry Mix at MK Contemporary Art
On Talk of the Bay Monday, November 27 at 5:30: Join host Christine Barrington with guests Melissa Kreisa, Rose Sellery and Donna Mikes to learn about Broadsides a curated show from MK Contemporary Art, which brings together diverse voices from the Morton Marcus...