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County Deputy Health Director Covid Update
Dr. David Guilliarducci is Santa Cruz County's deputy health director and a former ER doctor. He updates us on the latest Omicron surge, the number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths, plus prevention approaches.
Saving Watsonville Community Hospital with Mimi Hall and Senator John Laird
On UNHEARD VOICES December 10, 2021 Host Gloria Nieto welcomes Mimi Hall, former Santa Cruz County Health Services Director, and, State Senator John Laird. Together they discuss the recent agreement to save Watsonville Community Hospital from closing. Local...
Debbie Bulger and Richard Stover – Secret Walks and Staircases
Host Mathilde Rand engages with Debbie Bulger and Richard Stover in a fascinating conversation about their book, "Secret Walks and Staircases in Santa Cruz. A behind the scenes look of Santa Cruz.
SLV Gets a New Health Center, Plus How to Stay Safe this New Year
In this interview, Leslie Connor, Executive Director of the Santa Cruz Health Centers, talks about the new clinic in Ben Lomond, and how to stay safe from the Omicron variant of covid. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Dena...
Steve Pleich – Homeless Garden Project
Steve Pleich talks about the Homeless Garden Project plans.
Veterans Village Provides a New Home for Vets
When veterans sign up to serve our country, they have no way of knowing what the future will hold for them. After deep sacrifices, some of them have trouble reintegrating into society upon their return, and they make up 11% of homeless people nationwide. Santa Cruz is...
Quail Hollow Ranch
Guest host Erik Nelson shares a magical place in the mountains, Quail Hollow. Docent Richard James and Erik's informative discussion brings us a view of the park that is not well-known, yet.
Writing about the Local Faith Community
Alliee DeArmond has been a columnist for the Santa Cruz Sentinel focusing on the faith community for many years. In her monthly "In the Spirit" column, Alliee writes about her unique stories and perspectives around the topics of faith, spirituality, life and...
Heather Houston: The Transformational Power of Song
Talk of the Bay, December 6, 2021 features local songstress, vocal coach, and communal chorus virtuoso, Heather Houston. Heather is passionate about uplifting hearts, freeing voices, transforming lives, and building strong, loving communities through the power of...
Winter Reading with Bookshop’s Jason Cohen
On Talk of the Bay, December 6, 2021 Christine Barrington welcomes Jason Cohen one of Bookshop Santa Cruz' managers, as well as an artist and writer himself. As darkness deepens into the holiday season, those in search of a good read can wander the virtual aisle with...