Local News from KSQD
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...
Unsettled Borders: UCSC Professor Studies the Lines We Draw
On Indigenous Peoples Day, host Suki Wessling welcomes University of California at Santa Cruz Professor Felicity Amaya Schaeffer to discuss how borders and technology affect the indigenous people who are enclosed, separated, and surveilled in our border regions. We...
Santa Cruz Hostel – 30th Anniversary
Rick Hyman, Tom Bihn and Sara Tinger join host Mathilde Rand exploring the history of the Carmelita Cottages in Santa Cruz and the development of the Santa Cruz Hostel, that is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the site of the cottages. Contact info for the Hostel:...
Bahia Brunelle – Garden Sharing
Bahia Brunelle is in a unique garden sharing community.
Pro and Con Measure O
We asked representatives on both sides of Santa Cruz's Measure O campaign to explain their support or non-support for the initiative. On the "NO" side was former mayor, Don Lane, and on the "YES" side, designer, Lisa Ekstrom. Santa Cruz Measure O is on the ballot in...
Steve Pleich – Bus Transit in Santa Cruz
Steve Pleich has something to share about Public Transit in Santa Cruz.
Scotts Valley Haunted House Raises Funds for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Since 2003 Ghouls, Goblins, Zombies, and other creepy characters have populated the Scotts Valley Haunted House all for a good cause--raising thousands of dollars every year to benefit the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. The 20th annual Scotts Valley Haunted House is open...
Sustainability Now! Sunday, October 2nd: Open Farm Tours is Back!
Open Farm Tours is Back! On Sustainability Now! Sunday, October 2nd, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM and KSQD.org Open Farm Tours is back and happening October 8th and 9th! Fifteen south county farms are participating and all are family owned, organic and sustainable. Join...
Sami Corn – Civic Center
Sami Corn questions the safety of our historic Santa Cruz Civic Center.