Local News from KSQD
Understanding Measure C – Talk of the Bay
On this episode of Talk of the Bay, host George Cadman talks with Elaine Johnson, Executive Director of Housing Santa Cruz County, about Measure C, the proposed Workforce Housing Affordability Act appearing on the November ballot in Santa Cruz. They discuss how the...
Sequoias at Night-A Walk in the (Lighted)Woods
Roaring Camp Railroads is hosting a magical walk in the giant redwoods lit up by movie lighting artists and lamp-makers. I went on a preview of the event with the artists and about 200 other curious folks, and have this story. ROARING CAMP INTRODUCES “SEQUOIAS...
Local Libraries Promote Awareness on Banned Books Week
Across the country, there has been a huge increase in attempts to ban books from libraries and schools. The American Library Association is fighting back against attempts to censor books from libraries by raising awareness of protecting our right to read what we...
October 7, 2025: Computer Man! Your Tech Questions Answered
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: VPNs, KSQD's Pledge Drive this week!, a caller, Windows 10 extended service updates,...
Santa Cruz Film Festival, Rises Like a Phoenix for its 25th Anniversary
On Talk of the Bay, host Meilin Obinata welcomes Paul Kmiec the director of the Santa Cruz Film Festival. Join us in learning how this 25 year old film festival is rejuvenating itself with Paul, a filmmaker in his own right, at the helm. Most importantly, be...
Salinas’ Western Stage: 50 years of building community through artistic expression
Monday on the Talk of the Bay host Christine Barrington takes us behind the curtain at Salinas’ Western Stage. Offering multiple productions each season, the Western Stage is a community-driven professional company that nurtures and develops local talent with a...
Pie for the People / Dyslexia Simulations – Talk of the Bay
On this episode of Talk of The Bay, host George Cadman is joined by Tony Nuñez, Marketing & Communications Director at Community Bridges, where he leads strategic messaging to highlight the impact of the nonprofit’s 10 programs serving more than 20,000 children,...
An Hour Wasted with Tom Lehrer–A KSQD Tribute to the Man and His Music
An Hour Wasted with Tom Lehrer A KSQD Tribute to the Man and His Music Tom Lehrer, the musical satirist par excellence of the 1950s and 1960s, died this past July at age 97. Many listeners and their progeny grew up listening to and singing his...
FirstPersonSingular: Sally Grey – The Used To Be Town
Sally Grey reflects on the Used-To-Be Town, Photo courtesy of Matreding.
September 30, 2025: Computer Man! Your Tech Questions Answered
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: SD cards disappearing, Israel owns multiple VPNs, Microsoft forces free Windows 10...