In the good news segment today we heard of a recent discovery of a dinosaur footprint on the Isle of Wight. Also, a martial arts instructor saves a purse.

Jaime Smith and Rosemary went on and on about citrus.

In the good news segment we heard of a bridge for monkeys in the treetops, to help them safely cross roads. Then we learned that in New York City there are grandma popups, where folks can sit in front of a computer and put on noise-cancelling headphones for some one-on-one time with a real grandma.

We listed the restaurants participating in Burger Week, and ran down the list of offerings at each.

Rachael educated us on both the need for sunlight and the legal notions of slander and defamation.

Gail Pellerin and we discussed the lack of progress CZU fire survivors are making in getting their homes rebuilt, various bills she has in process and of course the battery facility fire in Moss Landing.

Michael Olson painted a grim picture of what legal Marijuana sellers are experiencing in California.

Dr. Pete had tips on how to approach a dog that is prone to pee as soon as it sees you. One must break them of this habit when they are young. We also discussed cats who pee inappropriately, or in reaction to a medical condition. Should people take medicine prescribed for their pets? No. We heard what can happen.

Charlie discussed pruning of hydrangeas. Plants that have disease and/or insect damage should be pruned and then sprayed. We learned when and how to do each.

Alex and Rosemary talked movies. It was a pretty good batch this week.

Gary Shapiro had a good idea. That was to pick a year and watch a few movies from then. He did that recently, with movies from 1958.

Leah Goodman of the Benefit Shop for the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter joined us. She let us know they are moving from their current location on 17th Avenue. They will soon move to the East Cliff shopping center. They will also have a new name: Love Animals Benefit Shop.

Jaime Smith talked kitchen implements, and which are the most crucial for any kitchen. Bill learned a new word, zoodles. Those are zuchini noodles. The device his crew uses to make them in quantity is a robot coupe.

Gary Shapiro and we discussed the sphere in Vegas, and various artists whose concerts he enjoys or has enjoyed, like Sinatra, Swift and Mommy. That last one is Soccer Mommy.

Jeff Manke, our bird expert, talked about what impact the recent battery facility fire in Moss Landing might have on birds in the area. We also heard about Wisdom the albatross, birding for beginners--ducks are a good choice, Jeff's encounter with a golden eagle, and why and how bird populations change over time.

Rachael came in and schooled us on various legal issues, like unreasonable doubt, why a jury's decision must be unanimous if it is to be a decision of guilty, and similar topics. Motivation for this was the AJ Gonzales trial, which has gone to deliberation.

Susan Douglas and Denise Lane joined us in the studio this morning. They were here for our show prep and all three hours of the show. They are to be new hosts here in the Santa Cruz Voice family. Their show will be called Go Ahead And Tell Me. It will be interviews and stories that inspire, guide, heal, and entertain. Be sure to listen to their show, which will be airing within just a few weeks.

Mark joined us and began to describe a very energetic particle, but his connectionn failed us. Now we are left hanging to wonder about what is a ghost particle.

We learned that in Peru, the police sometimes present as furries.

Michael Olson had Santa Cruz County Fair marketing director Ron Heidicke with him. We found that Ken Alstott has been named interim CEO of the fair. It is a post he has had before. Also, the annual SCCF crab feed is coming up March 22nd. Sounds tasty.

Dr. Pete was happy to hear that his crazy idea of combining peanut butter with mustard turned out to be a hit with Rosemary and Bill. He also discussed with us:

Alex and Rosemary liked this week's movies. Universal Language was a pick of the week for each of them, with Paddington in Peru being a co-pick for Rosemary.