Local News from KSQD
Gail Pellerin and Liz Lawler Debate
California's 28th assembly district has two women running from the Democratic and Republican sides of the aisle. Gail Pellerin (D) was Santa Cruz County's election clerk for 32 years and Liz Lawler (R) was city councilmember for Monte Sereno in Santa Clara County....
Santa Cruz Naturalist goes to The Norris Center
Over the past few weeks, Santa Cruz Naturalist producer Chloe Rickards interviewed three different employees or associates of the Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History at UC Santa Cruz. The Norris Center is a combination museum, teaching center, and research...
Santa Cruz Mayoral Race: Keeley and Schendledecker face off
For the first time in history, the city of Santa Cruz will have a mayor elected at-large by city voters. In this one-hour conversation, former Assemblymember and former County Supervisor, Fred Keeley and community activist Joy Schendledecker discuss a wide array of...
Elections? KSQD’s Got you Covered
When it comes to local issues, measures and candidates, KSQD is your go-to station for in-depth coverage. Recent election debates: Santa Cruz County Third District Supervisor's race: Justin Cummings and Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson discuss their views and what they bring...
SC Third District Supervisor Candidate’s Debate
Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson and Justin Cummings are vying for the 3rd District Supervisor's seat in Santa Cruz County. Hear their differing views on housing, mental health, and fire recovery as well as other county-wide topics.
The Global Carbon Reward with Dr. Delton Chen: Incentivizing Climate Balance with a Carbon Currency
On Talk of the Bay, Wednesday, October 19, Christine Barrington continues a series on the Global Carbon Reward, a bold new policy proposal for funding climate mitigation efforts worldwide. Imagine a global monetary policy, backed by the world's central banks, that...
Reenvisioning radical feminist Andrea Dworkin
Radical feminist Andrea Dworkin was a powerful voice in feminism in the 80s and 90s, willing to go on talk shows like The Donahue Show and articulate her ideas about women, men, pornography, and violence. In American culture, she became emblematic of "the angry...
Alan Ritch – Auntie Mag
Alan Ritch remembers Aunty Mag and the Soroptimists.
Ayo Banjo Community Activist Turned Entrepreneur
Ayo Banjo is one to watch. Having graduated recently from UCSC, he's already up and running an new nonprofit organization called Santa Cruz Black. They are focused on affordable housing and jobs. Ayo also has his hand in local politics, helping newbies who might not...
Sustainability Now! Sunday, October 16th: “Fire, Fire on the Mountain!” New Threats to Organic Farming in California
“Fire, Fire on the Mountain!” New Threats to Organic Farming in California On Sustainability Now! Sunday, October 16th, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM and KSQD.org Farming is tough enough as it is, but when farmers face the loss of organic certification due to climate-related...