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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.
Emily Howell, Computer Program, Releases First Album
Wednesday, February 10
UCSC composer David Cope has released the first album of music he created with his music writing computer program, Emily Howell.
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.
Artist detained in Egypt, now continuing to Gaza
Wednesday, December 31
 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.
Elderday and state cuts to adult day health centers
Monday, October 21
Last month, KUSP reported that state budget cuts would limit many participants in Santa Cruz's Elderday program to three days per week. KUSP's Christopher Connely has this update on the Medi-Cal cuts to adult day healh centers.
Related links:
Governor signs budget cuts - Sacramento Bee
California Association for Adult Day Services
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.
Lockheed Fire Page
Last updated: Sunday, August 23
Competing berry festivals in Watsonville
Friday, July 31
A heated rivalry flares up between this weekend's two Watsonville berry festivals.
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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.
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Lady Smith Black Mambazo, art workshops, etc
Friday, July 10
Free and not free music in the Monterey Bay area, arts workshops comparable to world class arts classes.
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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.
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Local fireworks restrictions
Thursday, July 2
Details on local fireworks restrictions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tannery Arts Center opening inspiring
Thursday, June 11
A report on the opening of the Tannery Arts Center. Abdullah Ibrahim plays Yosh's.
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State fiscal crisis hurts health safety net
Wednesday, June 10
Governr's budget cut proposals would hurt local safety net clinics.
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Governor proposes harsh higher ed cuts
Tuesday, June 2
Colleges and universities on the central coast quail at the cuts the governor has proposed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Election Results and Economic Crisis
Thursday, May
21
Interviews with Bill Monning about the recent election. Report by J.D. Hillard.
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New president arrives as Monterey Institute changes owners
Thursday, May
21
The Monterey Institute of International Studies becomes a division of Vermont's Middlebury College.
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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.
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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.
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Prop 1E redistributes Prop 63 mental health funds
Monday, May 18, 2009
Prop 1E would reduce Prop 63's funding for mental health programs and move the revenue into the general fund.
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Three fairs in downtown Santa Cruz
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Arts writer Maureen Davidson previews the weekend's cultural opportunities.
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River Arts Festival revises 100 year old expo tradition
Saturday, May 16, 2009
The upcoming River Arts Fest in downtown Santa Cruz revives the Victorian tradition of river festivals.
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Cultural events for the coming weekend
Friday, May
8
Arts writer Maureen Davidson reviews some arts events coming up this weekend.
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A look at last week's major bus crash
Wednesday, May
6
A bus carrying French tourists rolled on highway 101 in Soledad, killing five.
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Dr. Dawn Motyka discusses and explains the flu
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Saturday, May
2
Listen the this excerpt of "Ask Dr. Dawn", as Dr. Dawn Moyka explains the way that flu works in relation to the current outbreak of the H1N1 virus. This exerpt is taken from the opening of her show recorded Saturday, May 2, 2009. Additionally, Dr. Dawn has referenced her 2005 interview:
"The Great Influenza of 1918", with author John Barry.
Overview of May 19 ballot
Thursday, April 30
Defeat of any of 1A-1E would portend serious cuts.
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Four probable Swine Flu cases
in Santa Clara County
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Wednesday,
April 29
A 53-year-old woman
is the most recent probable case
of swine flu discovered in Santa
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
the case of the 53-year-old woman
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.
A Salinas Priest is accused of molestation
Tuesday,
April 28
A priest based in east Salinas is accused of molesting a member of his past congregation.
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Central Coast reponds to
swine flu
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Monday,
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.
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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.
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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.
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The revival of Earth Day
Wednesday, April 22
Central Coast Earth Day observances span the week.
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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.
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MOJO magazine's psychedelic sampler
Friday,
April 17
A review of cuts from MOJO magazine's psychedelic retrospective disk.
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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.
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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.
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Tinariwin
Monday,
April 13
Eric Berg reviews Tinariwin, a nomadic blues band from the deserts of Mali.
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John Scofield Piety Street
Thursday,
April 9
Eric Berg reviews Piety Street, a new CD from John Scofield.
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New show at Felix Kulpa
Wednesday,
April 8
Maureen Davidson discusses some of the arts events this weekend.
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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.
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Mexican traditional singer Lila Downs
Friday,
April 3
Lila Downs brings her tremendous voice to Santa Cruz - Eric Berg reviews.
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Centenarian ukuleleist Bill Tapia, Old Style crooner Leon Redbone
Wednesday,
April 1
Old Style swooner Leon Redbone and ukulele legend Bill Tapia come to Santa Cruz.
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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.
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Hearing on replacing historic building
Monday,
March 30
Large public hearing is scheduled for La Bahia replacement project.
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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.
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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.
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New discovery in exploration of the origin of life
Tuesday,
March 24
A scientist at UCSC advances the understanding of how life may have begun on earth.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Blues pianist/singer Marcia Ball
Tuesday,
March 10
Marcia Ball brings her blues piano-singer act to Sana Cruz. Eric Berg reviews.
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Planet Cruz continues successful second season
Wednesday,
March 4
The Planet Cruz Comedy Hour with Richard Stockton continues promoting an exceptional vision of Santa Cruz.
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Tasting desalinated water
Tuesday,
March 3
Metro Santa Cruz Newspaper taste tests water from pilot desal plant
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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.
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Arrests in investigation of animal extremists
Wednesday,
February 25
Four suspects arrested and accused of involvement in animal rights extremist attacks.
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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.
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The obstacles to getting men to seek health care
Monday,
February 23
The challenges to getting men to seek preventive care include poverty and simple embarrassment.
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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.
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Review of Alejandro Escovedo
Thursday,
February 19
Eric Berg Reviews Alejandro Escovedo.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Santa Cruz considers restricting intimidating behavior
Thurday,
January 29
Now that Natividad appears able to operate in the black it must learn to operate without its management consultants.
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Changes continue at Natividad Medical Center
Tuesday,
January 27
Now that Natividad appears able to operate in the black it must learn to operate without its management consultants.
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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.
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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.
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Los Straightjackets and the Knitters
Wednesday,
January 21 - KUSP's reporter Eric Berg
Recommenings two bands coming playing in Santa Cruz.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Shakespeare Santa Cruz raises $416k in one week
Tuesday,
December 23
Shakespeare Santa Cruz exceeds its one-week fundraising goal.
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Shakespeare Santa Cruz 1/2 way to $300,000 goal
Thursday,
December 18
Shakespeare Santa Cruz is halfway toward it's goal of raisinge $300,000 in one week.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Second Harvest's history of work on the Central Coast
Friday,
December 5
How nonprofits are coping with the economy.
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Lance Linares
Thursday,
December 4
How nonprofits are coping with the economy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Changing of the Guard
Monday,
December 1
Monterey County electees take oaths and locals mourn relatives slain in Mumbai.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Suicide Prevention anticipates a tough recession
Monday, November 10 - Sarah Yahm-- KUSP Reporter
Economic trouble may stretch the already strapped non-profit agency Suicide Prevention.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Proposition 11
Monday,
October 30 - Royce Fincher - KUSP Reporter
Proposition 11 would change how political districts are drawn.
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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.
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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.
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Proposition 3
Monday,
October 28 - Royce Fincher -- KUSP Reporter
Proposition 3 would fund expansions of hospitals for children.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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