Santa Cruz County Bulletin Board

Battling Bullying

In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Department of Education released the first federal definition of bullying. Bullying in SchoolsAbout 22% of students ages 12- 18 said they were bullied ...

Top 10 Self-Care Tips for Parents

Ah, September! The air is crisp, the leaves are starting to change, and school bells are ringing once again. With the hustle and bustle of fall, it’s the perfect time to prioritize self-care and s...

Music for All the Senses at Santa Cruz County Symphony

The Santa Cruz Symphony’s 2024-25 season kicks off on September 21/22 with new music composer Mason Bates’ electrifying Philharmonia Fantastique and Johannes Brahms’ majestic Symphony no. 1, along...

Help Children Reach Potential By Embracing Their Mistakes

“Mistakes are so fun. I feel great every time I make one. Can’t wait to make another one!” Who says that? Not me. Most likely, not you either. In the world of scientific exploration and inventions...

Smart Savings

Children enrich our lives in so many ways, but they sure don’t come cheap! Every parent knows that expenses related to child-rearing can feel endless. From covering essential needs like diapers, f...

Growing Up, Laughing

I lost both of my parents during my 20’s. Yet, the memories survive, and the best ones are, of us laughing. Growing up and laughing together, with my parents, was part of the fabric that made us a...

Taking a Semester Abroad Opened a New World

I wade through whitewash with a lead rope in hand. The black pony tentatively follows. She hops and side steps through the waves, skittish to the feel of water on her chest. We push deeper until t...

Finding What Works for Your Family

Parenting is undeniably challenging. I remember bringing my daughter home from the hospital and worrying, “Will I mess this up? Can I help her thrive?” Facing insecurities and the endless existent...

The Tower of Song Presents a Van Morrison Birthday Tribute

Happy (Virgo) Birthday Van Morrison! Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Van "The Man" Morrison, who was born on August 31, 1945, turned 79 years old today. The Gypsy Scholar presented a ...

What A Week Saturday August 31st Edition (with Rachel Anne Goodman)

The Men from T.H.R.U.S.H, the Mango Mussolini, and Vance STILL can't dance — plus local news and KSQD's beloved supporter Lacy J. Dalton's fab new waxing!!

Weekly Review September 1 – 7

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, August 31 at 11:00 am. Meeting status changes will be updated as they are announced throughout the week, here on the Sant...

Construction Begins on Groundwater Recharge System at Cavallaro Transit Center

The Scotts Valley Water District is developing the second phase of its groundwater recharge system at the Cavallaro Transit Center on Kings Village Drive. Funded through the California Department ...

Charging ahead: Inside Santa Cruz County’s e-bike surge – Talk of the Bay

It seems all manner of e-bikes are popping up across Santa Cruz County more and more—on trails, in streets, outside schools and grocery stores. Sometimes, the e-bikes are even carrying two passeng...

The Most Dangerous Document Ever Written: Project 2025, The Dismantling of Our Freedoms

The Most Dangerous Document Ever Written: Project 2025, The Dismantling of Our Freedoms “Be Bold America!” Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT)  “When somebody has taken the time to draw up a ...

Storytelling Magic by NextStage Seniors in Santa Cruz

NextStage is a theater and music project for seniors over 50. It includes the latest production, Storytelling: Encounters with Magic. In this episode, we hear from five of the sixteen participants...

Firefighter Makes History as First Female Chief

Clare Frank made history as an inspirational firefighter and as one of first female fire chiefs in California. Her career is a testament to her dedication, leadership, and pioneering spirit. Throu...

Rainbow Conference Offers Opportunities for Teens

The Rainbow Conference opens the door for our LGBTQIA2S+ teens and their parents/guardians as well as their adult allies. There is also an event for elementary school students and their families. ...

FirstPersonSingular: Sigrid McLaughlin – American POW

The late Sigrid McLaughlin recalled meeting an American POW.

City of Dreams

City of Dreams Tony Robbins introduces City of Dreams, a powerful film uncovering the harsh reality of child trafficking in the U.S. Over 12 MILLION children are trapped in modern [...]

August 28 – September 3, 2024

Highlights this week: Bratton... Trees, traffic, and terror... Greensite... Greensite on Lookout Housing Forum ... Steinbruner... reports: so long to County Fire Dept. Advisory Commission, UCSC di...

This day in history Aug 30

Thurgood Marshall confirmed as Supreme Court Justice On August 30, 1967,Thurgood Marshallbecomes thefirst African American to be confirmedas aSupreme Courtjustice. He would remain on the Supreme C...

This day in History: Aug 29 Hurricane Katrina Hits Gulf Coast

Hurricane Katrina made landfallnearNew Orleans,Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane on August 29, 2005. Despite being only the third most powerful storm of the 2005 hurricane season, Katrina was a...

Sustainability Now! Sunday, September 1st, 2024: Protect San Benito County!

Protect San Benito County! with Andy Hsia-Coron, Chris Wilmers, Seth Adams and Valentine Lopez San Benito County is one of the unsung jewels of the Central California Coast.  Most people know of G...

FirstPersonSingular: Elizabeth Mullins – Speak To Her Students

Elizabeth Mullins speaks to her students. Photo courtesy of Lee Loo The First.

What Will Kamala Harris Do on Israel-Palestine? with Stephen Zunes

Ami Chen Mills speaks with author Stephen Zunes about the history of the region: Israel-Palestine. After many highly emotional interviews on the Israel-Gaza war and ongoing massacres, this podcast...

Jazz Tracks

On Jazz Tracks, Thursdays 7-10pm, we invite you to appreciate melodic and thematic sets of classic recordings and new releases, featuring national, international, as well as local talent. Enjoy th...

Navigating College with Bipolar Disorder (remix): Real Stories and Practical Tips

Episode 70: In this episode, we discuss bipolar disorder and its challenges for college students. Allyson Makuch shares her inspiring journey of navigating bipolar disorder through college and gra...

Love, Music, and Survival: Justina & Alex Lucero’s Love Story and Harrowing Maui Experience

This is one of our all time favorite interviews. It's long but so worth the listen to get to know Read More

Lifeguard Tower Destroyed in Early Morning Fire at Seabright Beach

The post Lifeguard Tower Destroyed in Early Morning Fire at Seabright Beach appeared first on Event Santa Cruz.

Connect for Good with the Volunteer Center

Volunteering: Good for the Community—and for You! Volunteering provides essential support to those in need, raises awareness about important causes and issues, and strengthens the fabric of our co...

Remain in Light - Interview with Jerry Harrison on 2024 Tour with Adrian Belew

Interview with Talking Heads guitarist/keyboardist Jerry Harrison about recent Remain in Light tour with Adrian Belew

C-130 Hercules is now fighting California wildfires

California is the first state in the nation to own, operate, and deploy a C-130 Hercules airtanker to fight wildfires and protect communities, the first of seven aircraft that the state is retrofi...

Monterey Jazz Festival’s new Executive Director on New Squid in Town

Monterey Jazz Festival Executive Director Colleen Bailey joins David Bean on the New Squid In Town music show this Thursday August 29th at 2pm. Find out how it all works, the history, and who's pl...

A Harm Reduction Proposal for the Santa Cruz City Council not on its Agenda

Two activists from HUFF send documentation of city police abuse in sweeping the camps of those outside and demand

Under the Moon

Join me, Melissa Martine, Under the Moon where we’ll jam out in the dark. Together we’ll dance and chill to a diverse mix of music–from House, Reggae, Latin, Electronic and so much more.  Catch it...

The Lonely and The Damned

Every Friday at midnight join your hostess with the mostess, Ingrid, on an escapade through maddening delights. From monologue to stories, from poetry to prose–along with music to titillate your s...

After Hours

Join Host Scott Garfield for adventures traveling through the twilight hours, every Saturday Midnight-2am (going into Sunday morning) on After Hours. Catch it live or listen on demand via our two-...

Ketamine State Yoga with Henry Kandel

Could doing yoga while on psychedelics improve insight? What about yoga while lucid dreaming? Our guest, Henry Kandel, teaches what he calls "Ketamine-State Yoga" which he says improves healing ou...

New Squid in Town

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Runs on Grassoline

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