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Saturday 3/1: Amah Mutsun History and Native Stewardship with Chairman Valentin Lopez
Felton Branch Library, 6121 Gushee St, Felton
Recovery Café Santa Cruz
Listed under: Crisis & Personal Support
Navigating Uncertainty: Nonprofits, Politics, and the Road Ahead – Talk of the Bay
On KSQD's Talk of the Bay, Host PK Hattis speaks with Community Bridges' CEO Ray Cancino. Like so many nonprofits across the country, Community Bridges and Cancino were caught up in a world of chaos late last month when President Donald Trump's budget office issued a sweeping order that froze all federal grants and loans. The order was later rescinded, but Cancino will walk us through what the experience was like on the ground and just how high the stakes are moving forward.
What’s Shakin’ on the Loma Prieta Trail in Nisene Marks
“We think that we are entering a phase where there will be more damaging earthquakes in the future.” —Stanford geophysicist Kurt Hickman
From CalMatters...
California Schools Still Fall Behind Despite Big Increases in Spending
As academic researchers continue to explore what happened to public education during and after the COVID19 pandemic, they are confirming the harsh reality of decline in such basic skills as reading and mathematics.
California Court Rules Against Baker in Revival of Same-Sex Wedding Cake Disputes
A California appeals court rules a baker can’t refuse to sell a generic cake to a lesbian couple. It’s part of a series of cases shaping the debate over free speech and anti-discrimination laws.
Code Blue: Nurses on the Frontline – Talk of the Bay
On this episode of Talk of the Bay host PK Hattis is joined by nurses from Dominican Hospital who staged a picket last week in protest of chronic staffing shortages and a lack of investment from hospital ownership Dignity Health and parent company CommonSpirit Health.
Squid Fest West Tickets Now on Sale
Squid Fest West is shaping up to be one for the records. It's KSQD's Sixth birthday celebration March 15th at The Resource Center for Nonviolence, 1-6pm at 612 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz.
California City Makes ‘Aiding’ or ‘Abetting’ a Homeless Camp Illegal
Outreach workers in the Bay Area city of Fremont worry the new ordinance could target them, despite assurances from the city.
‘It Was Just a Regular Morning’: Californians Picked Up in Recent ICE Raids Include Kids, Volunteers
Interviews suggest some people swept up in Trump’s immigration crackdown are dedicated to their families and communities — not hardened criminals.
Local Groups Responding to Deportation Sweeps
Rachel Anne Goodman talks with members of the community who are helping immigrants before, during and after Trump's ICE raids.
Pile Burning Set for Feb. 10-12 in Ben Lomond and Scotts Valley
Two pile burns are tentatively planned for Feb. 10-12 in Ben Lomond and Scotts Valley on Land Trust of Santa Cruz County land and easement properties.
From Local News Matters...
Guided Tours of Stanford’s SLAC Accelerator Offer Visitors a Light-Speed Peek at Science
COME VISIT THE SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (usually called SLAC), on the edge of the Stanford University campus, to learn about the inner workings of its 2-mile-long accelerator, which is used to smash atoms and now makes new discoveries about the universe.SLAC’s accelerator is so long that it crosses under Interstate 280.
From The Mercury News...
Bird Flu Infects San Mateo County Cat
Bird flu was detected in a stray cat in San Mateo County. Read on for more information.
High Surf Warning & Storm Preparedness
Warm Hearts and Bright Futures
2/13/2025 - County of Santa Cruz Opens Temporary Evacuation Points - Scotts Valley Community Center, Watsonville Senior Center Open
Updated information, including news and Explainers, about progress in building the 32-mile stretch of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail in Santa Cruz County.
Black History Month provides an opportunity to remember the achievements of African Americans who fought for equality in the Golden State.
Not long ago, California's Legislative Black Caucus made history. Here's what they accomplished, and how it fits into California history going all the way back.
With the new year fully underway, and government officials under attack back east, we offer a defense of local public servants.
Silicon Valley tech billionaires have placed themselves at the right hand of the president, and they are attacking the US Department of Education. Here is a defense of public schools.
We celebrate this double-holiday with stories of citizens taking action—from a weather-watching hero in LA county to a student planner committed to the truth.
A call with an evacuated friend fleeing fires in Los Angeles, and journalism's scary "platform problem."
In the shadow of Silicon Valley, and on California's North Coast, local news outlets deliver essential information.
In Hollister, a nonprofit newsroom keeps local residents apprised of momentous changes.
Over the past year, we’ve witnessed big changes throughout the state, and today we present a quick look at a handful of some important ways California's civic landscape is shifting.
We check in on efforts to raise some dams in the state to store more water, and to raze some dams to to let water run free.
Californians are fed up with flash-mob shoplifting, smash-and-grab theft, and an alarming uptick in Fentanyl deaths.
We are partnering with Bay City News to do some big things. And we're feeling grateful.
Finding information about the community can be hard. We have a plan to make it easy.
Throughout California, people are being sworn into office—some for the first time, and others in the midst of long careers. Adam Schiff is one of the latter.
The LA Democrat takes office under fire, but says he will strive for bipartisanship.
For more than a century, business leaders have done a lot of good. And then Elon and his friends show up and make us all look selfish and bad.
Founded as a business organization in 1915, the Kiwanis Club now serves millions of children worldwide.
A movement started just 12 years ago has gone global—and local. Meanwhile, one of the oldest and largest philanthropic enterprises in the world continues to serve.
In the wake of the First World War, a group of business leaders built an international organization of more than 1,000 local service clubs in less than a decade. It has grown to be one of the biggest philanthropic organizations …
Saturday 2/22: I Am Nobody’s Slave Community Viewing and Discussion
Ow Family Community Room, Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Rd, Capitola
Friday 2/21: Black History Month Storytime
Fireside Community Room, Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley
Saturday 2/15: Understanding the California Farmworker Experience
Boulder Creek Community Room, Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek
Redwoods Festival | May 18, 2025
Join Sempervirens Fund to celebrate 125 years of protecting redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains! Hosted among the redwoods at the historic Roaring Camp, our first-ever Redwoods Festival on May 18...
Nine Things to Do Early On to Raise Successful Kids
I’ve studied over 200 kids—the highly successful ones have parents who did 9 things early on. By Reem Raouda, Published Sun, Feb 2 2025 When we think of successful kids, [...]
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