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Conversation and Misinformation in this Election Season
On Talk of the Bay, Meilin Obinata hosts guests who will discuss the roles of conversation and misinformation which may change the way you look at what makes up effective voter outreach and your own …
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Former Senator Bill Monning on Santa Cruz’ Measure Z Soda Tax
On November 5th, residents of Santa Cruz will be asked if they agree to be taxed 2 cents per fluid ounce of sugar-sweetened drinks. Having pushed a similar bill at a statewide level, former state sen…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Loma Prieta Earthquake 35th Anniversary Observance
Thirty-five years ago, the Loma Prieta earthquake changed life for locals in the Monterey Bay area and the San Francisco Bay area. In this program, we hear from Tony Russomanno, who was a reporter fo…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Back from the brink: Watsonville Community Hospital two years after its return to public ownership
It has been just over two years since the Pajaro Valley Health Care District acquired Watsonville Community Hospital and returned it to public ownership for the first time in decades. But that didn’t…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Is container-based sanitation the answer to Santa Cruz County's septic woes?
As many local residents can attest—navigating septic requirements in Santa Cruz County can be a dirty business. But, does it have to be? In the wake of the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fires, it has be…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
One year of the war on Gaza – where are we and what are we to do?
Allan Fisher, resident of Santa Cruz, is an active member of the Palestine Justice Coalition and the Panetta Vigil for Human Rights in the Middle East. He is the son of Holocaust survivors from Germa…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Wild Monterey Bay: Jodi Frediani and Lisa Uttal on New Book
Wild Monterey Bay: Up Close and Personal Wildlife Encounters is a new book of stories and photographs of meetings with whales, dolphins, octopus and other dwellers of our wonderful Monterey Bay. Lisa…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Gary Griggs: “California Catastrophes: The Natural Disaster History of the Golden State”
Gary Griggs, UCSC Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences tells us about his new book, California Catastrophes: The Natural Disaster History of the Golden State, about the history of disasters in o…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Open Studios and the Arts in Monterey County
In this episode, we hear from Jacqui Atchison, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Monterey County about their Open Studios weekend, arts in the schools, and how local venues for performing art…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Community members discuss housing affordability and the battle over rent control
Talk of the Bay host Len Beyea leads a discussion about housing affordability and, in particular, the rent control initiative on California’s November ballot, Proposition 33. Participants include loc…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago