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.

Steve Pleich joins host Mathilde Rand in a discussion on services and support for unhoused people and building community. Starting with the long tradition of holiday meal, Steve shares his work with the Homeless Persons Legal Assistance Project and the Association of Faith Communities of SC County. Steve can be reach at [email protected] or 831-466-6078 […]

Host Mathilde Rand and Kat Salehi discusses the Secret Garden Women’s Shelter. Contact information: [email protected] or  warmingcenterprogram.com

Ride along with host Mathilde Rand on an electrical vehicle (EV) driven by Adrienne and with expert information by Michael Saint.   More info at: mbeva.org For videos and webinars: https://mbeva.org/archived-events/events/52/  

This repeat program is dedicated to and in honor of Jane Meredith Daugherty who was killed in August 2021. A letter carrier by trade and a musician who put smiles on people’s faces. She and Jimmy Kelly talk about their work as letter carriers and musical endeavors.

Host Mathilde Rand talks with Randa Solick and Rafa Sonnenfeld about the developments of public banking in California and elsewhere. More information at: https://californiapublicbankingalliance.org https://www.publicbankinginstitute.org http://peopleforpublicbanking.com http://facebook.com/peopleforpublicbanking

Gillian Greensite and  Ed Porter discuss with host Mathilde Rand building in Santa Cruz, in particular the River Front Project, which they opposed due to the height and the shortfall in affordable housing.

What was life like in the 70s and 80s in the San Lorenzo Valley? Laurie Corn’s memoir, The Half-Built House on the Hill and Sally Grey’s novel Jack of All Trades with their heartfelt and quirky stories are front and center in the discussion with host Mathilde Rand.               […]

Is Highway 17 a killer? What do we know about it? Host mathilde Rand is joined by author Sally Grey and singer/songwriter Michael Gaither who gave creative expression to their experiences on highway 17. They also share information from the book Highway 17: The road to Santa Cruz by Richard A Beal. Sally Grey can […]

Host Mathilde Rand of Exploring Santa Cruz talks with visual artist/sculptor Alan Counihan about his work, including The Tides Of Time located at the wharf in Santa Cruz. The specificity of place is at the core of Alan’s work and he cites many works related to it. Links to additional information: 1) Alan’s email address: […]