Carmel Bach's night of Handel Thursday, July 22 | J.D. Hillard
Tenor soloist Thomas Cooley compares Bach and Handel ahead of the Bach Festival concert focusing on Handel. Festival artistic director Bruno Weil says farewell after 19 seasons.
Maureen Davidson's favorite art exhibit in Europe Thursday, July 22 | Maureen Davidson
Of all the art galleries in Europe, the museums of Paris, Maureen Davidson's most memorable art experience during a month in Europe was an exhibit at the Centre Georges Pompidou.
First Arrest in Santa Cruz Gang Enforcement Partnership
Thursday, June 3 | J.D. Hillard Santa Cruz Police Department's new partnership with the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency brought about its first arrest this week: ICE accuses Jose Abrego-Galdamez of a federal immigration crime and says he is a high-ranking member of Mara Salvatrucha, a violent street gang.
Maureen Davidson on Monterey Bay Area Arts
Thursday, May 27 | Maureen Davidson The Fine Art Fair in San Francisco last week was a big risk for galleries - there was some question as to the payoff. View Maureen Davidson's KUSP blog, The Exhibitionist
Salinas Gang Strategy May Be Working
Tuesday, May 25 | Julia Reynolds of the Monterey County Herald A new approach to gang May be making a difference in Salinas after years of seemingly intractable violence. View more of Julia Reynolds reporting at The Monterey County Herald.
UCSC Shows Off Developments in Robotics
Friday, May 21 | Ken Burson UCSC robotics students work on projects ranging from machines that can hit targets with ping pong balls to cars that can pilot themselves on off-road courses. In this image, engineer Jacob rosen demonstrates a robotic exoskeleton that can aid with rehabilitation of mobility following a stroke.
Arts Opportunities with Maureen Davidson
Thursday, May 20 | Maureen Davidson AL Gallery is closing, so catch the Robbie Conal show there. Also, check out the SF Finer Art Fair at fort Mason this weekend. View Maureen Davidson's KUSP blog, The Exhibitionist
Amgen Race Third Stage Finishes in Santa Cruz
Tuesday, May 18 | Eric Berg Eric Berg reports that the race finish went by in the flash on an eye. He filed this report from the finishing line in downtown Santa Cruz.
Study Points to Global Lizard Extinctions
Friday, May 14 | Robert Pollie Barry Sinervo, UCSC professor of ecology and evolutionary biology led an international study showing direct links of climate change to widespread extinction of lizard populations. You can listen to the full in depth interview by Robert Pollie, live on Sunday May 16 at noon, or afterwards online at The 7th Avenue Project.
By a Thread - Feminism Continues to Change Art
Thursday, May 13 | Maureen Davidson The exhibit Hanging by a Thread at the San Jose Institute for Contemporary Arts closes this weekend. Arts Writer Maureen Davidson says the exhibit builds on a strain of feminist art in the 1970s which aimed to break down barriers between craft and fine art. .
Central Coast Alliance for Health Excels
Thursday, May 13 | Briana O'Higgins The Central Coast Alliance for health manages Medi-Cal in the Monterey Bay area. KUSP's Briana O'Higgins reports that the agency has found ways to improve Medi-Cal health care and offer more care per dollar compared with Medi-Cal in other regions.
Local Purchase of Rail Line Between Watsonville & Davenport
Friday, May 7 | J.D. Hillard
Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission unanimously agrees to purchase the Santa Cruz branch rail line which runs from Watsonville to Davenport.
Immigration Rallies
Monday, May 3 | Ken Burson
SB 1070 - the new Arizona law ordering police in that state to enforce federal immigration laws - added energy to May Day immigration rallies Saturday. In the Monterey Bay area demonstrators rallied in Santa Cruz and Salinas. KUSP's Ken Burson reports that in Watsonville demonstrators hoped for specific local reforms.
Advanced End of Life Planning Monday, April 26 | Chris Connelly
Links from this story about advanced medical directives:
Make Your Wishes Known Initiative is the best place to start when starting on your advanced medical directive and advanced healthcare planning. They are a volunteer-run initiative of the Santa Cruz County End of Life.They also have downloadable (.pdf) advanced medical directives.
California Attorney General’s office webpage about advanced medical directives.
Caring.com has a step-by-step guide to advanced directives. Caring.com is a for-profit resources whose mission is to serve caretakers across the country by providing information about the decisions caregivers face.
For people facing life-limiting illnesses, Hospice of Santa Cruz County is an excellent resource. For people in the hospice or Transitions program, they will help with advanced medical directives and talk you through working out your care goals and making any arrangements for the end of life.
Healthy Families preserved by national health overhaul - Listen Friday, April 9 | Robert Pollie
California's Healthy Families program provides health insurance to low-income families who can't qualify for Medi-Cal. Two years in a row the governor has proposed cutting the program. The national health care overhaul includes provisions that would likely prevent those cuts.
Research aims to determine how much fish seals need to survive - Listen Wednesday, April 7 | Gwyneth Dickey
Weddell seals spend most of their lives - including sleep - in the water beneath Antarctic ice. KUSP's Gwyneth Dickey reports on a project that aims to determine how much fish the species will need in order to maintain its population.
Health care overhaul may address primary care shortage Friday, April 2 | Jessica Lussenhop
The national health overhaul law includes provisions forgiving loans for new doctors who promise to serve as primary care doctors at safety net clinics.
Hot Pink Flamingos - climate change at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Friday, March 26 | Gwyneth Dickey
The Monterey Bay Aquarium's latest exhibit Hot Pink Flamingos examines a variety of changes that may accompany global climate change along with causes and ways museum goers can help with a solution. Creative exhibits bring to life all aspects of this issue.
Surf City Santa Cruz - A Wave of Inspiration Thursday, March 25
Arts Writer Maureen Davidson describes the latest exhibit at Santa Cruz's MAH. Surf City Santa Cruz - a wave of inspiration includes surfboard construction and design, surf photography and filmmaking and surf-inspired art.
Health Reform a boon for safety net Friday, March 19
The health overhaul up for a vote this weekend could mean more resources for safety net clinics like Santa Cruz Women's Health and Clinica de Salud del Valle in Salinas. The increased resource could in turn mean more services available for uninsured patients.
Electronic health records could save lives but perhaps not time Monday, March 8
A visit with most doctors in Santa Cruz County is recorded in digital records. After a visit, patients can see an online record of lab results and doctor’s notes. As KUSP’s Christopher Connelly reports, when paramedics are responding to a medical emergency, these records can make the difference between life and death.
Wired for Health Information Technology in Santa Cruz County Saturday, March 6
Over 70% of Santa Cruz County health providers use electronic records systems already, well above the 20% national average. Now, Santa Cruz County is applying to be named as one of fifteen Beacon Communities across the nation, which would bring stimulus funds to the area to build better health IT infrastructure between area healthcare providers in an effort to improve health outcomes and cut down on health care costs. Report by KUSP's Chris Connelly.
Alimur Mobile Home Park Conversion Headed Back to Court Monday, February 8
Santa Cruz County Supervisors have denied the appeal of the owner of the Alimur Mobile Home Park in Soquel to sell off spaces to residents. County Supervisors argue this is an attempt to avoid rent control.
Santa Cruz Budget 2010 Friday, February 5
Santa Cruz County faces a considerable budget shortfall this year. The County Supervisors will be examining their options to address this. Local nonprofits face cuts from the county that could impair their operations.
Farr
on State of the Union Thursday,
January 28
Monterey Bay area congressman Sam Farr reviews the
State of the Union Address and the outlook now for
a health overhaul bill.
Trailer Park Appeal Monday, January 25
Santa Cruz County Supervisors consider appeal of the Alimur mobile home park to convert from resident rented spaces to resident owned spaces imperiling low income housing throughout the county.
Farr
on Health Overhaul Monday,
January 19
The health care overhaul bills force a number of
compromises for Democrats. Monterey Bay congressman
Sam Farr discusses some of the tradeoffs he sees.
Farr
on Medicare Locality Monday,
January 18
After six years of political struggle, Monterey Bay
area congressman Sam Farr managed to get a fix for
one of the Monterey Bay area’s abiding health
challenges into the house health care overhaul. Medicare
reimbursement for doctors here is about two-thirds
of that in neighboring Santa Clara County.
Keeping the Fun in Fungus Friday, January
8
The 36th Annual Santa
Cruz Fungus Fair is
held each January at the Loudon
Nelson Community Center in
downtown Santa Cruz. The fair showcases
local fungi and provides guests
with classes, food and entertainment.
The fair's organizers spoke
with KUSP's Gwyneth Dickey.
A Watsonville-based artist carrying a mosaic to be installed at a Community Center in Gaza found herself detained in Egypt this week. She was among 1,300 demonstrators planning to march in Gaza to draw attention to conditions in the region. She spoke with KUSP’s JD Hillard from a bus on the border between Egypt and Rafah.
Extended interview with Kathleen Crocetti as she crosses the Rafah border Wednesday, December 30.
Pebble Beach's bizarre art heist Tuesday, November 10
Monterey County Herald reporter Julia Reynolds walks KUSP's J.D. Hillard through the details that began unfolding in September of a bizarre art heist.
Monterey Bay electricians go solar Friday, November 6
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local 234 hopes to capitalize on stimulus funding and the push for green building by training its workers to install solar panels.
Remembrance of Mort Marcus Friday, October 30
National Book Award winner, groundbreaking poet, Poetry Show host and Santa Cruz pioneer Mort Marcus dies. The Santa Cruz Sentinel's Wallace Baine and fellow Poetry Show hosts Dennis Morton and Joe Stroud offer remembrances.
CASA of Monterey County launches new campaign Monday, August 31
CASA of Monterey County begins a campaign to recruit and train 30 new Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). The organizations Executive Director Siobhen Greene is interviewed by KUSP's Christopher Connelley.
Healthy Families gets severe cut Friday, July 24
As California's leaders slash public programs to stave off bankruptcy, one likely casualty will be children's health services. The budget package approved by the state legislature includes large cuts to the Healthy Families program. Mobile
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The arts world's alternate meaning for July 4th Thursday, July 2
From San Francisco to Big Sur, this fourth of July weekend is full of chances to participate in the culture of the central coast. Maureen Davidson joined KUSP's J.D. Hillard with her own itinerary. Mobile
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The central coast continues its art leadership Thursday, June 18
Performances and exhibits of writers such as Adrienne Rich and Jeae Huston demonstrate our region's continuing leadership in arts. Mobile
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Monterey County cities trim budgets Wednesday, June 17
The state budget crisis becomes a crisis for central coast cities. Monterey County Herald's Joe Livornoise reports. Mobile
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SC Supes disband planning appeal board Friday, June 12
The board that hears appeals of planning department is disbanded by SantaCruz County Supervisors. Jesica Lussenhop of Santa Cruz Weekly reports. Mobile
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Fixing Monterey Peninsula water problems Tuesday, June 2
Monterey County Herald executive editor Joe Livornoise looks at the ongoing effort to solve Monterey Peninsula water shortages. Mobile
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Medicare reimbursement rate a target in health care reform Friday, May
29
A decades old designation means doctors on the central coast get much less for their work than doctors in Santa Clara County. The result: its hard to get seen. KUSP's Robert Pollie Reports. Mobile
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A preview of weekend cultural events Thursday, May
28 A rich weekend awaits culture seekers on the central coast, says local arts writer Maureen Davidson. Interview by J.D. Hillard. Mobile
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The Festival Season of 2009 Begins Wednesday, May
20 Local arts writer Maureen Davidson talks about some of the upcoming summer festivals. Interview by J.D. Hillard. Mobile
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1E redistribute Prop53 funds; 1F punishes lawmakers Monday, May 18, 2009
Prop 1E would reduce Prop 63's funding for mental health programs and moves the revenue into the general fund. Prop 1F restricts lawmakers' pay if they fail to make a budget. Mobile
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April 29 A 53-year-old woman
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Clara County. The three other cases
are a 16-year-old
woman, a 30-year-old man and a
32-year-old woman. In all but the
most recent case, the patients
reported flu symptoms to a doctor
and recovered without hospitalization,
the Santa Clara County Health Department
reported. The outcome of
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has not been confirmed as that
test was only discovered recently.
Santa Cruz County and Monterey
County have still reported no cases.
Possible case in Santa Clara
County Tuesday,
April 28 Santa Clara County's
public health department announced
Tuesday that one probable case of swine
flu has been identified there. Santa
Cruz County announced no cases
yet Tuesday. No official announcement
Tuesday from Monterey County.
Central Coast reponds to
swine flu Mobile
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April 27 With 7 cases of swine
flu reported in California, state and
local health agencies have ratcheted
up activity in response to the illness.
Meanwhile, Monterey County office of education representative
Ron Eastwood asserted that with no
deaths reported in the United States
the threat posed by the spread of swine
flu is minimal. Monterey County schools
monitor attendance and report to the
county health department when absences
suggest an outbreak of illness.
So far the damage caused in the
US from this swine flu is dwarfed
by ordinary seasonal influenza. Ordinary
flu kills 36,000 people in a typical
year.
Swine flu symptoms are similar
to those of any influenza – these include:
• Fever (usually high)
• Headache
• Extreme tiredness
• Dry cough
• Sore throat
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Muscle aches
• Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea, also can occur but are more common in children
than adults.
Other illnesses have similar symptoms – the
CDC asserts there’s no way to tell if you have the
flu without seeing a doctor.
Recommendations to the public from
health agencies for defending against
the swine flu?
Wash your hands frequently, cover your mouth if you
cough or sneeze and then wash your
hands, stay home from work or school
if you’re sick, avoid contact with sick people
Dead pelicans may have been affected by algae toxin Thursday,
April 23 Pelican deaths may have been caused by saxitoxin in addition to weather. KUSP's Andrea Monroe speaks with Metro Santa Cruz writer Aleta George. Mobile
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SC First Friday celebrates 5 years Thursday,
April 23 A look at one of the exhibits in the fifth anniversary First Friday Art Tour in Santa Cruz. Mobile
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Review of pop singer Vienna Teng Thursday,
April 23 Eric Berg reviews San Francisco Bay Area-based recording artist Vienna Teng ahead of her performance in Santa Cruz. Mobile
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Arrest in Summit Fire investigation Tuesday,
April 21 A Los Gatos contractor was arrested Tuesday morning, accused of failing to extinguish burn piles that may have started the Summit Fire. Mobile
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UCSC proposes cutting Community Studies Thursday,
April 16 The University of California Santa Cruz is considering cutting the Community Studies program, which trains students in methods of social change. Mobile
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UCSC rent hike draws protest Thursday,
April 16 Metro Santa Cruz Newspaper reports on protests against increases in on-campus rents. Mobile
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Tinariwin Monday,
April 13 Eric Berg reviews Tinariwin, a nomadic blues band from the deserts of Mali. Mobile
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New show at Felix Kulpa Wednesday,
April 8 Maureen Davidson discusses some of the arts events this weekend. Mobile
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New Salinas police chief Tuesday,
April 7 Salinas lost a respected chief of police this year at a time when the city is on pace to break its previous murder record - which was set last year. KUSP's J.D. Hillard spoke with the Monterey County Herald's Joe Livornoise about Salinas' new police chief. Mobile
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Developer responds to critics Wednesday,
April 1 Barry Swenson Builder, which has proposed a new hotel on Santa Cruz's waterfront, responds to union criticism. Mobile
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Change imminent for delta Monday,
March 30 A century of mismanagment combined with severe drought means change is coming to the acramento Bay Delta. KUSP's J.D. Hillard speaks with Curtis Cartier of Metro Santa Cruz. Mobile
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Review of the Fleet Foxes Friday,
March 27 In their two years of existence the Fleet Foxes have exploded into the alternative rock scene. KUSP reviewer Eric Berg notes, however, that this very modern band has a sound from an earlier era. Mobile
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Fixing the State Budget Tuesday,
March 17 The group California Forward holds an event to discuss ways to avoid future state budget crisies. Mobile
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First Friday exhibits continue Wednesday,
March 11 Several art exhibits open every month for the First Friday Art Tour in Santa Cruz. KUSP's J.D. Hillard speaks with Kirby Scudder about what's still open. Mobile
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Arts Writer Maureen Davidson on the first month of ACC Wednesday,
March 11 Assemblage Collage Construction, Santa Cruz County's extensive multi-venue art exhibit continues. KUSP's J.D. Hillard speaks with arts writer Maureen Davidson. Mobile
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Tasting desalinated water Tuesday,
March 3 Metro Santa Cruz Newspaper taste tests water from pilot desal plant Mobile
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Expiremental photography exhibit extended Friday,
February 27 An exhibit of work by Central Coast potographer Tobin Keller has been extended. Arts Writer Maureen Davidon reviews. Mobile
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Santa Cruz DA plans downtown measures Wednesday,
February 25 Santa Cruz County District Attorney Bob Lee proposes measures to aid enforcement against intimidatign behavior in downtown Santa Cruz. Good time news editor Chris Magyar speaks with KUSP's J.D. Hillard. Mobile
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Violence as a public health challenge Thursday,
February 19 As Salinas sees a slight decline in violence after 14 months of growth, KUSP's Robert Pollie looks at the problem from a public health perspective. Mobile
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Santa Cruz considers banning smoking downtown Thursday,
February 12 The city of Santa Cruz considers banning smoking in most areas of the downtown business district. Good Times editor Chris Magyar speaks with KUSP's J.D. Hillard. Mobile
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Pebble Beach ATT Pro-Am should be a shot in the arm Thursday,
February 10 The return of the Pebble Beach golf tournament means much needed business activity for Monterey Peninsula. KUSP's J.D. Hillard speaks with Monterey Herald Executive Editor Joe Livornoise. Mobile
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Urea in may prove human cause in toxic algae blooms Thursday,
February 5 Scientists looking for a positive link between human activity and toxic algae blooms in the ocean may have found what they sought in urea. KUSP's J.D. Hillard speaks with Good Times News Editor Chris Magyar. Mobile
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Argument suggests changing power structure of SC supes Wednesday,
February 4 An argument at last weeks meeting of the Santa Cruz County supervisors may have resulted from political changes following the election of John Leopold. Metro Santa Cruz writer Jessica Lussenhop speaks with KUSP's J.D. Hillard. Mobile
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Care for metally ill offenders cut Tuesday,
February 3 Among the cuts in the state budget signed last fall was care for repeat offenders who suffer from mental illness. KUSP's J.D. Hillard speaks with Metro Santa Cruz writer Jessica Lussenhop. Mobile
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Assemblage Collage Construction Friday,
January 30 A free art exhibit at venues throughout Santa Cruz County highlights media heavy on non-traditional art supplies. Mobile
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Digital Sisters Tuesday,
January 20 - KUSP's reporter Emily Quirk Shereen Mithchell, founder of the group Digital Sisters hopes the new president's first act will be to sign the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Mobile
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Monterey Democratic Chair reports on inauguration Tuesday,
January 20 - KUSP's reporter Emily Quirk Vinz Koller, chair of the Monterey County Democratic Party reports from Washington on the inauguration. Mobile
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Views of the inauguration Tuesday,
January 20 - KUSP's reporter Royce Fincher Those celebrating the election of Barak Obama have much on their minds. Mobile
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Celebrating the new president Tuesday,
January 20 - KUSP's reporter Royce Fincher Millions gather in Washington and at events across the nation to celebrate the inauguration of Barak Obama. Mobile
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An emotional report from the nations capitol Monday,
January 19 - KUSP's reporter Emily Quirk Santa Cruz Police Spokesman Zach Friend put months of his life into the election of Barak Obama, including serving as Pennsylvania state spokesman for the campaign. KUSP reporter Maiya Evans travelled to Washington to see the first African American president inaugurated. Both Friend and Evans report on the importance of the event. They speak with KUSP's Emily Quirk. Mobile
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A report on Santa Cruz's carbon emissions Friday,
January 9 - KUSP's producer J.D. Hillard A study of carbon emissions by the city of Santa Cruz shows some progress in reducing carbon emissions, along with plenty of room for improvement. An article about the carbon emissions inventory is in the New Year's day issue of the Good Times of Santa Cruz County. KUSP’s J.D. Hillard spoke to News Editor Chris Magyar. Mobile
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Joe Livernoise on Monterey County's budget cuts Friday,
January 9 Monterey County’s Board of Supervisors has its plate full with budget cuts and keeping Natividad Medical Center in the black - not to mention the 8-year old general plan. We’ll hear from Monterey County Herald executive editor Joe Livornoise. Mobile
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State cuts mean reduced transit service Friday,
January 9 Public transit agencies in both Monterey and Santa Cruz counties are making cuts as a result of reduced state funding. Mobile
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Farr: Panetta would be good for CIA Monday,
January 5 Congressman Sam Farr said Leon Panetta, who appears to be a nominee for director for central intelligence, would be good for the CIA. Mobile
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I hate Xmas music Wednesday,
December 24 - KUSP's reporter Eric Berg Offering up some grinchy alternatives
to syrupy holiday fare. Mobile
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Museum and other closings, pay cuts in City of SC Wednesday,
December 24 City of Santa Cruz targets museums, pool, community center for cuts. KUSP's J.D. Hillard speaks with Chris Magyar Good Times news editor about his article on the cuts. Mobile
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Central coast may see job losses Wednesday,
December 17 Central Coast unemployemnt has not yet risen as much as other regions. But that may change in 2009. Mobile
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Charlie Hunter's developing sound Friday,
December 12 Charlie Hunter comes
to Santa Cruz
for his annual Kuumbwa appearance. KUSP's Eric
Berg talks to Hunter and reviews
the trio's new cd. Mobile
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Central Coast still a hard place to live Wednesday,
December 10 Despite some positive notes, the 2009 Community Assessment Project Report finds cost of living remains extremely high on the Central Coast. Mobile
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Lance Linares Thursday,
December 4 How nonprofits are coping with the economy. Mobile
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Food Banks Thursday,
December 4 For food banks on the central coast, the recession has a 2-edged effect. More people need help with food - but fewer donations are coming in. Mobile
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Leslie Sunny Thursday,
December 4 Food Bank for Monterey County excutive director Leslie Sunny, on how the food bank works and the effect of the recession. Mobile
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King City's Community Food Pantry Thursday,
December 4 The founders of a new food pantry in King City say their agency was formed in repsonce to the growing number of working hungry. Mobile
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Changing of the Guard Monday,
December 1 Monterey County electees take oaths and locals mourn relatives slain in Mumbai. Mobile
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Homelessness and Hunger in Downtown Santa Cruz Monday,
December 1 A night at the Elm St. Mission in Santa Cruz finds much that is static and some changes in the face of homelessness and hunger. Mobile
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Carmel to be a Sovereign Town Tuesday,
November 25 The Local Area Formation Commission will decide whether or not to give residents of Carmel Valley the chance to vote Carmel into a sovereign town. With 8 years in the making, and opposing friction from the county, this flagship news makes a heated issue. Mobile
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Concerns of a Lagoon Friday,
November 21 There is concern of a lagoon forming at the wetlands near downtown Santa Cruz. Local residents are forming together and promoting their own, unorthodox efforts. Mobile
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Chimps at The Edge Friday,
November 21 - Royce Fincher -- KUSP Reporter Santa Cruz wildlife photographer Frans Lanting is observing shockingly new behavior in chimps within Senegal. Mobile
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Trans Day of Remembrance Thursday,
November 20 - J.D. Hillard - KUSP Reporter A day remembering those
who have suffered anti-transgender
violence. Mobile
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Art Democracy - Royce Fincher -- KUSP Reporter Wednesday,
November 19 The director of the National Coalition of Art Exhibitions, a UCSC graduate, is organizing political art showings nationwide during the time of elections. Mobile
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Medeski Martin Wood Tuesday,
November 18 - Eric Berg -- KUSP Contributor Medeski Martin and Wood visit the Central Coast and KUSP reviewer Eric Berg looks over their career. Mobile
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WAMM's Shortcomings Tuesday,
November 18 - J.D. Hillard -- KUSP Reporter Athough the Wo/Men's Allience for Medical Marijuana (WAMM) has been strained by the Federal government in the past, founder Valarie Corell faces new problems that almost seem to be bad luck. Mobile
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Proposition 8 Protest Monday,
November 17 - Kelly O'Brien -- KUSP Reporter Marchers have gathered in Salinas, Monterey, and Santa Cruz to protost the passage of Proposition 8. Santa Cruz may join the city of San Francisco in a legal challenge to the proposition. Mobile
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Photographer Jeremiah Ridgeway Friday,
November 14 - J.D. Hillard -- KUSP Reporter This untypical photographer from Arizona, currently has artwork displayed at the Dead Cow Gallery in Santa Cruz. His most popular work comes from when he was recently stationed in Afghanistan. Mobile
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Building After Fire Friday,
November 14 - Dana Farrington -- KUSP Reporter A large portion of the homes destroyed by the Summit Fire in Corralitos were built without permits. Now residents face rebuilding and the fees they never paid. Mobile
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Little Feat Friday,
November 14 - Eric Berg -- KUSP Contributor Little Feat's latest album features a number of guest recording artists. Mobile
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Pacific Collegiate School Endangered by Weak Communication Monday, November 10 - J.D. Hillard-- KUSP Reporter PCS is having trouble communicating with Santa Cruz City Schools in efforts to renegotiate the lease. Ill communication leads to hindering circumstances. Mobile
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Rocky Kolb Thursday, November 6 - Robert Pollie -- Host 7th Avenue Project Renouned astrophysicist Rocky Kolb on what the Universe is made of. Mobile
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Rose Aguilar Red Highways Tuesday, November 4 - J.D. Hillard-- KUSP Reporter Rose Aguilar host of Your Call was fed up with the bay area political bubble and set out to interview people from "Red" states to find out what isses matter to them. Mobile
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Monterey County Councils Tuesday,
November 4 - J.D. Hillard -- KUSP Reporter J.D. talks with Royal Caulkins, the Opinion page editor from the Monterey County Hearld, about the election in the Central Coast Mobile
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Tom Honig Tuesday, November 4 - Emily Quirk -- KUSP Reporter Interview with, former editor of the Santa Cruz Sentinal, Tom Honig, about issues influencing voters in Santa Cruz County Mobile
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Voters Tuesday, November 4 - Royce Fincher -- KUSP Reporter Royce went out into the community on Election day to find out what was on the hearts and minds of the people. Mobile
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Proposition 12 Monday,
October 30 - Royce Fincher - KUSP Reporter Proposition 12 would fund low-cost home loans and other aid for veterans. Mobile
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Proposition 11 Monday,
October 30 - Royce Fincher - KUSP Reporter Proposition 11 would change how political districts are drawn. Mobile
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Proposition 9 Monday,
October 30 - Royce Fincher - KUSP Reporter Proposition 9 would allow crime victims more involvement in the justice process and restrict early release of prison inmates. Mobile
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Proposition 5 Monday,
October 30 - Royce Fincher -- KUSP Reporter Proposition 5 would fund treatment for drug addicted criminals and restrict incarceration for drug-related crimes. Mobile
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Proposition 3 Monday,
October 28 - Royce Fincher -- KUSP Reporter Proposition 3 would fund expansions of hospitals for children. Mobile
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Proposition 4 Monday,
October 28 - Royce Fincher -- KUSP Reporter Proposition 4 prohibit minors from having abortions until 48 hours after notification of parents or guardians. Mobile
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Proposition 1A Monday,
October 27 - Royce Fincher -- KUSP Reporter Proposition 1A, a proposal to build a high-speed train from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Mobile
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Proposition 2 Monday,
October 27 - Royce Fincher -- KUSP Reporter Proposition 2 would set minimum sizes for cages and pens for agricultural animals. Mobile
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Activists recall LBAM spraying Monday,
October 27 - Emily Quirk -- KUSP Reporter Last Autumn the State of California sprayed pheromone-based pesticides over the Central Coast in an effort to eradicate Light Brown Apple Moth. Activists aiming to increase the profile of the debate over the state’s policy have organized an event dubbed "Days of Remembrance." For more information activism against the state's LBAM policy visit: stopthespray.org For information about the State of California’s campaign against the moth visit cdfa.ca.gov. Mobile
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Jenny Lewis new CD Acid Tongue Thursday,
October 23 - Eric Berg -- KUSP contributor Eric Berg reviews Acid Tongue, a new CD by Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley. Mobile
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The world's longest music set Thursday,
October 16 - Eric Berg -- KUSP contributor Joe Ferrara broke the world record for longest music set to raise awareness about prostate cancer screening. Mobile
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Rescuing condors Thursday,
October 16 - Brian Petersen --
KUSP reporter The story of the dramatic rescue of condors from the Basin Complex Fire by Ventana Wilderness Society biologists and the Coast Guard . Mobile
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phones).
Grupo Fantasma -- Sonidos Gold Tuesday,
October 14 - Eric Berg --
KUSP contributor Latin band Grupo Fantasma has gained popularity through it's high-energy songs and as a backup band for Prince. Mobile
Listen (currently only on some
phones).
Ruby Dee and the Snakehandlers October - Eric Berg --
KUSP contributor Seattle-based Ruby Dee and the Snakehandlers show influences ranging from Wanda Jackson to Link Ray. Mobile
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phones).
Santa Cruz County tables Plasma Arc Gasification Friday,
October 10 - Royce
Fincher --
KUSP reporter Santa Cruz County's Board
of Supervisors temporarily delayed consideration of a new technology that promises to convert garbage into gas without danger emissions. Mobile
Listen (currently only on some
phones).
A
New Way to Burn Trash? Monday,
October 6 - Royce
Fincher --
KUSP reporter Santa Cruz County's Board
of Supervisors considers Plasma
Arc Gasification, a new technology
that promises to convert garbage
into gas without the dangerous
emissions of incineration. Not
everyone is convinced of the safety
of the technology. Mobile
Listen (currently only on some
phones).
Another
Candidate Speaks Out Monday,
September 29 - J.D.
Hillard --
KUSP reporter Matt Gonzalez, running mate of Ralph Nader, explains the
Nader/Gonzalez view of the economic
bailout during his visit to the central coast. Mobile
Listen (currently only on some
phones).
Preparing for Winter in Big Sur Thursday, September 18 - Kelly O'Brien
-- KUSP reporter Monterey County, state
and federal agencies join with
local residents to prepare for
a winter that could add to devastation
from the Basin Complex Fire. Mobile Listen (currently only on some phones).
Big Sur assesses damages Thursday, September 18 - Emily Quirk
-- KUSP reporter Most businesses and parks in Big Sur have reopened from closures forced by the Basin Complex Fire. Still damages are extensive. Mobile Listen (currently only on some phones).
Ongoing State Budget Deadlock Wednesday, September 17 - J.D. Hillard
-- KUSP reporter Legislative representatives of the Central Coast comment on the compromis budget legislators sent to the governor and which the governor vowed to veto. Mobile Listen (currently only on some phones).
Trouble the Water Friday, September 12 - Maiya Evans
- KUSP reporter The film "Trouble the Water" profiles a couple in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. Danny Glover acted as Executive Producer. Filmmakers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal follow rapper Kimberly Rivers Roberts and her husband Scott Roberts as they cope with being trapped in the flodded 9th Ward of New Orleans. Mobile Listen (currently only on some phones).
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A Watsonville-based artist carrying a mosaic to be installed at a Community Center in Gaza found herself detained in Egypt this week. She was among 1,300 demonstrators planning to march in Gaza to draw attention to conditions in the region. She spoke with KUSP’s JD Hillard from a bus on the border between Egypt and Rafah.
