Many of us are grappling with the issues of racism. What is the personal and community impact? Exploring Santa Cruz’ host Mathilde Rand speaks with Sandy Lydon, retired history faculty member of Cabrillo College and teacher for 59 years. The focus of the conversation is on agricultural workers. What does history tell us and how […]

KATHLEEN CROCETTI, WELL-KNOWN MOZAIC ARTIST AND LOCAL TEACHER, TALKS TO HOST JEAN KRATZER ABOUT THE CHINATOWN MEMORIAL BRIDGE OVER THE SAN LORENZO RIVER. A CHINESE ARCH WILL BE ERECTED ON THIS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE, CROWNED BY KATHLEEN’S MOZAIC RIVER DRAGON. THE BRIDGE MARKS THE FORMER SITE OF SANTA CRUZ’S LAST CHINATOWN.  

  Watsonville is a treasure trove of talented artists. One of these is Paul DeWorken, a muralist who, as a young man, was chosen to design the flag of the city of Watsonville. In conversation with Jean Kratzer, Paul explains why for him murals and community involvement go hand in hand.

Colleen Murphy and Jane Weed-Pomerantz join host Mathilde Rand to discuss parenting and their work with parents and educators, especially in the time of COVID.

The Vision of Jessica Carrasco,                                                   Young  Watsonville Artist, Community Activist, and Teacher

Dr. Catherine Sonquist Forest, Family Physician and Public Health Specialist, explains how protecting ourselves intertwines with protecting those who risk their lives to protect us in the time of Covid-19. Jonna Paiss demonstrates the power of needle and thread: Home-made masks and Covid-19. :  

Brandon Sencion of Santa Cruz Ventures talks with host Mathilde Rand about predatory lending practices: how to avoid them, how to control your own finances and steps organizations are taking to prevent those practices to fester.

What mammal can: Weigh 4,000 pounds, Rise up to 8 feet tall, Swim for thousands of miles, Dive for more than a mile, Yell louder than a howler monkey, and speak its name like a drum? A Northern Male Elephant Seal! Researcher Dr. Caroline Casey speaks of their stories and their mysteries.

“There’s always a misconception of Watsonville… that it’s unsafe. A lot of people think it’s unsafe, which is unfortunate, because it’s not.”   Omar Guzman What is it like to grow up in Watsonville?  How is it different from growing up in other parts of Santa Cruz County?  Listen as Omar tells his story.  

Itzel Sanchez of La Vida Verde and Nancy Faulstich of Regeneracion Pajaro Valley Climate Action discuss climate emergencey with host Mathilde Rand.