Podcasts about Santa Cruz County

In this episode, Drs. Shruti Javali and Adnaan Edun speak with Drs. Maryal Concepcion and Jeannine Rodems live from the CAFP All Member Advocacy Meeting to talk about Direct Primary Care (DPC), what DPC is, how it works with the patient relationship, and resources available for any family physician look at DPC as a potential career. Guests: Maryal Concepcion, MD, FAAFP is a board-certified rural family physician dedicated to serving patients in Northern California since 2012 and Calaveras County since 2015. Passionate about community-focused medicine, she provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages, from infants and expectant mothers to children and adults, including in-office procedures. Jeannine Rodems, MD, FAAFP is a board-certified family medicine physician who brings more than 25 years of experience to Santa Cruz Direct Primary Care. She is a graduate of UC Santa Cruz (go Slugs!), and completed her medical degree at the UCLA School of Medicine with her residency through the UCLA Family Medicine Residency program. She has been an active member of the local physician community in Santa Cruz County for several years. She has been the past president of the Santa Cruz County Medical Society. She has been very active with the California Academy of Family Physicians, having been a previous member of their board of directors, and served as a past president of the Santa Cruz – Monterey — San Benito CAFP Chapter. Shruti Javali, MD is family medicine physician who sees patients of all ages with a specific focus on obstetrics and women's health. In addition to each patient's medical condition, her approach also incorporates whole-person care, considering factors such as nutrition, exercise and work/life balance. Dr. Javali earned her medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine in the Dutch Caribbean and undergraduate degree from McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. She completed her family medicine residency through Michigan State University at Mercy Health Grand Rapids in Michigan. Adnaan Edun, MD is a board-certified family medicine physician who provides preventive care, such as wellness checks, physicals, health counseling and more, he treats patients with chronic and complex conditions, including obesity, hypertension and depression. Growing up, Dr. Edun became interested in pursuing a career in healthcare as he watched his mother continue to increase her nursing knowledge by studying at home. That interest was solidified when he had open heart surgery, after which he saw healthcare through a different lens. The experience shaped his desire to study medicine and impacts how he provides care with compassion. Dr. Edun also is interested in global and rural medicine and learning about how medicine is practiced around the world. He has participated in medical trips to Peru, Guatemala and Kenya and hopes to continue to share his healthcare knowledge with other underserved communities in the future. Rob Assibey, MD, FAAFP (he/him) identifies as Ghanaian American. Dr. Assibey is the Associate Program Director at San Joaquin General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program. He practices full spectrum family medicine with an emphasis on street medicine, addiction medicine, SNF. Dr. Assibey is the District 8 Director on the CAFP Board, and a member of the JEDI Committee. Resources: CAFP Direct Primary Care information - www.familydocs.org/dpc  CAFP's New Physician Toolkit - www.familydocs.org/nptoolkit  AAFP Direct Primary Care - https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/delivery-payment-models/direct-primary-care.html  DPC Summit (July 24-27, 2025) - https://www.dpcsummit.org/home.html  CaliDPC - www.calidpc.com  Inaugural CaliDPC Docs Summit (June 7-8, 2025) - https://www.calidpc.com/resources  The Family Docs Podcast is hosted by Rob Assibey, MD, FAAFP.   The Family Docs podcast is developed, produced, and recorded by the California Academy of Family Physicians. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or the California Academy of Family Physicians. More information at www.familydocs.org/podcast. Visit the California Academy of Family Physicians online at www.familydocs.org. Follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/cafp_familydocs  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cafp_familydocs  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familydocs 

In today's newscast, multiple meetings about sections of the Coastal Rail Trail aiming to connect residents throughout Santa Cruz County are happening in Watsonville. And, California voters passed two laws to expand certain health insurance coverage plans to include in vitro fertilization and hearing aids for children. Now, the state needs approval from the federal government to make that happen.

There have been so many times that I've made a mental note that I need to include more photojournalism on the show, only to have a mental dog eat my homework. Finally, today, I am checking that off the list. Still, if I'm being honest, it wasn't my mental note that made this show happen. It was a series of events that include an email, a referral, and a conference. It ends out that today's guest had reached out to me directly back in August of last year. His email started with "Hey Steve. I have been a loyal listener to your podcast for years. It's been my favorite photo-related podcast by far. I'd love to be featured on your show.", but unfortunately at the time I wasn't in need of any guests - I try not to book too far out these days. Still, I checked out his work and figured someday I needed to follow up. Then, a few months ago, my buddy Kersten Luts, of the Camera Shake Podcast, mentioned a guest that he'd had on his show, and suggested I should get him on my show. When he mentioned the name, Kevin Painchaud, I had the feeling I had heard of him. Still, I was a bit busy at that point, so I didn't really pursue it. Which brings us to the conference part of the story... In February I want to Imaging USA in Texas, mainly to see some friends, like Larry and the gang from Platypod, and Kersten, who was traveling in from London. While there I met Kevin, and that meeting finally got this show off the ground. Kevin is a photojournalist for Lookout Santa Cruz, or more to the point he's THE photojournalist for the all digital daily news organization. His road to, and through, photojournalism is an interesting one. He fell in love with photography in High School, but then, just shy of his 16th birthday, he was a passenger in a car that hit a tree and rolled down a hill. Kevin ended up badly injured, and in a coma for four days. He woke up on his 16th birthday with a new found gratitude to be alive, and an appreciation for people and their stories. Fast forward to 2023, when Santa Cruz County was battered by relentless atmospheric rivers, and destruction as a result, and Lookout Santa Cruz's newsroom of 10 people was tasked with documenting the devastation and providing critical updates. A year later, that hard work would pay off. The Managing editor, Tamsin McMahon, had spent weeks secretly compiling all the articles, photos, and videos, to create a beautiful timeline of their coverage. Why? She was entering the coverage for a chance at the Pulitzer Prize. That had to be one hell of a Zoom meeting when she told the staff, that had no clue she'd done this, that they had won. Now, with 25 years of experience, Kevin has shot for numerous magazines and newspapers, and his work has been featured on prominent news outlets including ABC News, CBS, The Washington Post, NPR, CNN, and MSNBC. His videos were also featured on ABC's World News Tonight. Kevin has produced several feature films, directed TV show pilots, and even earned an Emmy nomination for his music-focused TV show, Muzic on the Edge. One of Kevin's projects that really intrigues me is that he directed PSAs for Aerosmith. Join Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Kevin Painchaud and me as we discuss his road to photojournalism, and as we dissect his award winning image of the CZU Lightning Complex Fire, on this Behind the Shot. Connect with Kevin Portfolio: kevinpainchaud.com Instagram: @painchaudkevin Kevin's Photographer Picks Shumel Thaler: shmuelthaler.com | @shmuelthaler Patrick Tehan: tehanphotography.com | @tehanpatrick John Hefti: johnhefti.com | @johnp.hefti Kevin's Other Work

In today's newscast, a University of California union group is observing May Day by organizing strikes across UC campuses, laboratories, and medical centers. And, Santa Cruz County supervisors face potential budget cuts to the health care services agency after peeking at the proposed budget for the next fiscal year.

In today's newscast, speed limits could come down on some rural state highways if a state bill passes. Plus, Santa Cruz County could lose more than 70 positions from its health services agency. Supervisors will hear budget proposals in their meeting today.

A new countersuit from the State of Arizona and Auditor General Lindsey Perry blames Santa Cruz County for systemic failures that allowed a $38 million embezzlement to go undetected for a decade. The filing names 13 current and former officials and deepens the legal fallout surrounding former treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new countersuit from the State of Arizona and Auditor General Lindsey Perry blames Santa Cruz County for systemic failures that allowed a $38 million embezzlement to go undetected for a decade. The filing names 13 current and former officials and deepens the legal fallout surrounding former treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Katie Hobbs is warning lawmakers not to send her any more bills until they come up with a compromise to find a program for residents with developmental disabilities. Our Friday NewsCap panelist analyze that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, showcasing the history and heritage of Santa Cruz County.

Throughout the 1960s and 70s, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Californians were terrorized by multiple killers including notorious serial killers like the Zodiac Killer, the Hillside Stranglers, Herbert Mullin, and Ed Kemper. While the decade may have ended with these killers disappearing or apprehended, the threat of violence and murder simply moved north.Though less known than his contemporaries, David Carpenter was no less prolific and frightening a killer than those men mentioned above. Nicknamed “The Trailside Killer” by the press, Carpenter terrorized Point Reyes and Santa Cruz County for a decade, assaulting, kidnapping, and killing at least eight people, but he was suspected of more. Like those other killers, Carpenter had a long history of violent and antisocial behavior going back to his childhood, including multiple arrests and incarcerations. How was it that a man with such an alarming history of violence could go uncaught for a decade?Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!ReferencesAssociated Press. 1980. "Trail Killer will strike again." Santa Cruz Sentinel, December 1: 1.Burkhardt, Bill. 1979. "Woman found murdered on Mt. Tam." San Francisco Examiner, August 21: 1.Graysmith, Robert. 1990. The Sleeping Lady: The Trailside Murders Above the Golden Gate. New York, NY: Onyx.Keraghosian, Greg. 2020. "'Do not hike alone': For 21 months, the Trailside Killer terrorized Bay Area's outdoors." San Francisco Chronicle, October 25.Leader, Lewis. 1980. "Identification ends dad's long quest." San Francisco Examiner, December 2: 2.San Francisco Examiner. 1960. "MP's shots foil attack on woman." San Francisco Examiner, July 13: 1.—. 1961. "Presidio attacker gets 14 yrs." San Francisco Examiner, March 10: 11.—. 1960. "Sex case insanity plea." San Francisco Examiner, October 8: 5.Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1970. "Boulder Creek girl attacked." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 29: 22.—. 1970. "Grand jury indicts con." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 17: 7.—. 1970. "SLV kidnap suspect flees Calaveras jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, April 27: 1.The People v. Carpenter. 1997. S004654 (Superior Court of Los Angeles County, April 28).The People vs. David Carpenter. 1999. S006547 (Superior Court of San Diego County, November 29).Todd, John. 1980. "Tam closed in hunt for clues." San Francisco Examiner, October 16: 1.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“I turn to the poem, I turn to the page for a sense of hope, how to move through life, how to get through a day,” says Danusha Laméris. “I have come to a place where I trust the poem more than I trust myself.” In our second conversation with the award-winning poet, (We also interviewed her in Episode 29 on “the understory”), she shares from her newest collection, Blade by Blade, and we talk about how a writing practice grows us, how it allows us to “salvage time,” and how it helps us see how connected we other with the past and with others.Danusha Laméris' first book, The Moons of August (2014), was chosen by Naomi Shihab Nye as the winner of the Autumn House Press Poetry Prize and was a finalist for the Milt Kessler Book Award. A Pushcart Prize recipient, some of her work has been published in: The Best American Poetry, The New York Times, Orion, The American Poetry Review, The Gettysburg Review, Ploughshares, and Prairie Schooner. Her second book, Bonfire Opera, (University of Pittsburgh Press, Pitt Poetry Series), was a finalist for the 2021 Paterson Poetry Award and the winner of the Northern California Book Award in Poetry. She was selected for the Lucille Clifton Legacy Award, and was the 2018-2020 Poet Laureate of Santa Cruz County, California. She is on the faculty of Pacific University's Low Residency MFA program. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emergingform.substack.com/subscribe

Today, Hunter spoke with Heather Rogers and Caitlin Becker of the Santa Cruz County Public Defenders. In 2020, the Sixth Amendment Center put together a report detailing the severe issues with how Santa Cruz County provided Public Defense. At the time, a law firm was working a flat rate fee contract to provide public defender services in the county. As is expected, that system was deeply flawed and couldn't meet the demands of the Sixth Amendment. Fast forward five years, Heather, Caitlin, and the team at the Santa Cruz County Public Defender has transformed the office into a comprehensive holistic defender program. How did that happen? What are the benefits of this model? All those questions and more on today's episode!   Guest Heather Rogers, The Public Defender, Santa Cruz County, California Caitlin Becker, Director of Holistic Defense, Santa Cruz County, California   Resources:   Read the 6AC Report Here https://6ac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6AC_ca_santacruzcountyreport_2020.pdf Contact Santa Cruz County Public Defenders Here https://www.santacruzdefenders.us/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-rogers-3525b4242/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvUi9TWRyNIOvEwgHN87KA https://www.facebook.com/CruzDefenders# https://www.instagram.com/cruzdefender/ https://x.com/cruzdefender     Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home     Guest Heather Rogers, The Public Defender, Santa Cruz County, California Caitlin Becker, Director of Holistic Defense, Santa Cruz County, California   Resources:   Read the 6AC Report Here https://6ac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6AC_ca_santacruzcountyreport_2020.pdf Contact Santa Cruz County Public Defenders Here https://www.santacruzdefenders.us/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-rogers-3525b4242/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvUi9TWRyNIOvEwgHN87KA https://www.facebook.com/CruzDefenders# https://www.instagram.com/cruzdefender/ https://x.com/cruzdefender     Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home  

Throughout the 1960s and 70s, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Californians were terrorized by multiple killers including notorious serial killers like the Zodiac Killer, the Hillside Stranglers, Herbert Mullin, and Ed Kemper. While the decade may have ended with these killers disappearing or apprehended, the threat of violence and murder simply moved north.Though less known than his contemporaries, David Carpenter was no less prolific and frightening a killer than those men mentioned above. Nicknamed “The Trailside Killer” by the press, Carpenter terrorized Point Reyes and Santa Cruz County for a decade, assaulting, kidnapping, and killing at least eight people, but he was suspected of more. Like those other killers, Carpenter had a long history of violent and antisocial behavior going back to his childhood, including multiple arrests and incarcerations. How was it that a man with such an alarming history of violence could go uncaught for a decade?Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!ReferencesAssociated Press. 1980. "Trail Killer will strike again." Santa Cruz Sentinel, December 1: 1.Burkhardt, Bill. 1979. "Woman found murdered on Mt. Tam." San Francisco Examiner, August 21: 1.Graysmith, Robert. 1990. The Sleeping Lady: The Trailside Murders Above the Golden Gate. New York, NY: Onyx.Keraghosian, Greg. 2020. "'Do not hike alone': For 21 months, the Trailside Killer terrorized Bay Area's outdoors." San Francisco Chronicle, October 25.Leader, Lewis. 1980. "Identification ends dad's long quest." San Francisco Examiner, December 2: 2.San Francisco Examiner. 1960. "MP's shots foil attack on woman." San Francisco Examiner, July 13: 1.—. 1961. "Presidio attacker gets 14 yrs." San Francisco Examiner, March 10: 11.—. 1960. "Sex case insanity plea." San Francisco Examiner, October 8: 5.Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1970. "Boulder Creek girl attacked." Santa Cruz Sentinel, January 29: 22.—. 1970. "Grand jury indicts con." Santa Cruz Sentinel, July 17: 7.—. 1970. "SLV kidnap suspect flees Calaveras jail." Santa Cruz Sentinel, April 27: 1.The People v. Carpenter. 1997. S004654 (Superior Court of Los Angeles County, April 28).The People vs. David Carpenter. 1999. S006547 (Superior Court of San Diego County, November 29).Todd, John. 1980. "Tam closed in hunt for clues." San Francisco Examiner, October 16: 1.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's newscast, overnight lane and ramp closures on Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County mark progress toward completion of a major project. A ribbon-cutting for the pedestrian and bike crossing is likely later this spring. And, foam food packaging failed to meet a recycling threshold set in a 2022 state law, so now a ban takes effect.

On August 11th, 2003, 52-year-old Nancy MacDuckston took a day trip to one of her favorite parts of Santa Cruz County, California. Witnesses spotted Nancy throughout the day, but she hasn't been seen since. What happened to Nancy MacDuckston? Instagram Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/81118044/?match=1&terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston  https://www.newspapers.com/image/95413912/?match=1&terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston  https://www.newspapers.com/image/857233457/?match=1&terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston  https://www.newspapers.com/image/95414111/?terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston  https://www.newspapers.com/image/462490603/?match=1&terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston  https://www.newspapers.com/image/857234888/?match=1&terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston https://www.newspapers.com/image/95414806/?match=1&terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston  https://www.newspapers.com/image/857236902/?match=1&terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston  https://www.newspapers.com/image/94063220/?match=1&terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston  https://www.newspapers.com/image/658332993/?match=1&terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston  https://www.newspapers.com/image/284896289/?match=1&terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston  https://www.newspapers.com/image/191079616/?match=1&terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston  https://www.newspapers.com/image/81132449/?match=1&terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston  https://www.newspapers.com/image/94081018/  https://www.newspapers.com/image/857135650/?match=1&terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston  https://www.newspapers.com/image/875436617/?match=1&terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston  https://www.newspapers.com/image/462497808/?match=1&terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston https://www.newspapers.com/image/1094845446/?match=1&terms=Nancy%20MacDuckston  https://www.coastsidenews.com/news/psychic-says-missing-woman-joined-a-cult/article_582ffb5e-c96e-5ad0-bfd5-ea6b7e83cb2b.html https://www.coastsidenews.com/news/officials-scour-coast-for-missing-woman/article_be56c91c-ad32-5ec3-8a46-5fc8ea60f341.html https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/missing-one-year/article_94c1b4d3-f5fc-5805-a123-4d78280d9a52.html

Please join Julie Murphy as she chats with Santa Cruz County's new Poet Laureate, Nancy Miller Gomez, about poetry in the jails and her plans to bring poetry to our community. Nancy reads Ruth Stone's poem, Another Feeling, and talks about the importance of paying attention and how daily observations, memories and current events can ease the challenge of facing a blank page. Listen to Nancy read poems from her stunning debut collection Inconsolable Objects.Nancy Miller Gomez is the author of Inconsolable Objects (YesYes Books) and Punishment (Rattle Chapbook Series). Her work has appeared in Best American Poetry, Best New Poets, Prairie Schooner, TriQuarterly, The Adroit Journal, LitHub, Rattle, New Ohio Review, Massachusetts Review, River Styx, Verse Daily, The Hopkins Review, and elsewhere. She received a special mention in the 2023 Pushcart Prize Anthology and is the recipient of a fellowship from the Jentel Foundation. Gomez co-founded Poetry in the Jails, an organization that provides writing workshops to incarcerated women and men and has taught poetry in Salinas Valley State Prison, the Santa Cruz County Jails, the Juvenile Hall and as part of Cornell University's Prison Education Program. She earned a B.A. from The University of California, San Diego, a J.D. from the University of San Diego and a Master in Fine Arts in Writing from Pacific University. Originally from Kansas she now lives with her family in Northern California and is thrilled to have recently been appointed Poet Laureate of Santa Cruz County. She is currently working on a second collection of poems and a collection of personal essays.Don't miss the Poet Laureate Celebration at Bookshop Santa Cruz featuring Nancy Miller Gomez and Farnaz Fatemi. April 14, 7-9 PM.

In today's newscast, Second Harvest of Santa Cruz County has learned that it is losing more than $350,000 in federal support. And, members of United Farm Workers and other unions in this area plan to join a Cesar Chavez Day march today in the Central Valley.

IWP Ep76 George and John Jarvis - Vine Hill Santa Cruz Pioneer Winegrowers Today we're talking about George and John Jarvis.  Pioneer winegrowers in the Vine Hill area of the Santa Cruz Mountains.  Their story is a good one and because we haven't been in the Santa Cruz Mountains much for the historical episodes, there is some background info and other fun details, like 2 Charlies, the 3rd town in California and fires.  One thing about the Jarvis's is that real exact details are lacking a little.  There is more conflicting info about them than most of our subjects.  None of it is make or break stuff, it's a year here, some acreage there, a couple thousand gallons more or less.  Some of the archives of Santa Cruz County have been affected by fires and floods over the last 150 years.  Because they were early on in the Santa cruz Mountains, they speculated on land a lot, so they would buy and sell and have some repossessed before buying a portion back, things like that.  I tried to straighten it out the best I could.  It doesn't affect the story at all.Follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me keep telling wine stories ad free and available for everyone. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-wine-podcast/id1673557547⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/06FsKGiM9mYhhCHEFDOwjb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/indiewinepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's newscast, Santa Cruz County educators hold a symposium to explore how best to support LGBTQ students in challenging times. And, the Watsonville Film Festival ends tomorrow with a collection of short films from local producers about the impacts of pesticides in their communities.

In today's newscast, a proposed local ordinance would allow cannabis consumption in lounges throughout Santa Cruz County. Plus, if you've had a car towed in California in the last three years, the Department of Motor Vehicles might owe you money.

Scientists are gathering at the Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove for a meeting about technology and society 50 years after a conversation about genetic engineering and ethics began there, and the Santa Cruz County civil grand jury has published agency responses to its recommendations. They come from the board of supervisors, superintendent of schools, sheriff-coroner, city council and local agency formation commission.

Send us a textIn this intriguing episode of the Laundromat Resource Podcast, host Jordan Berry sits down with Michele Replogle, a spirited laundromat owner from Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz County. Michele shares her adventurous journey into the laundromat industry, revealing the challenges and triumphs she's faced since taking over a once-depressed laundromat during the tail end of the COVID-19 era. From dealing with unruly customers and unique incidents to overhauling the appearance and functionality of the laundromat, Michele offers insightful anecdotes and practical advice for aspiring owners. Join us for a candid conversation filled with humor, wisdom, and actionable takeaways to transform any laundromat business. Dive into Michele's story and find inspiration to elevate your own laundromat venture in today's episode.In this episode, Jordan and Jason discuss: 00:00 "Laundromat Contest Winner Announcement"09:15 Laundromat Troubles Caught on Camera14:58 Redefining Laundromat Ownership Boundaries17:46 Uncovering Hidden Plumbing Issues23:52 Real Estate Income and Quarters31:15 Perfectionism's Double-Edged Sword32:01 Real Estate and Equipment Challenges41:47 Remote Laundromat Monitoring Solutions42:49 Managing Drama and Resolving Issues53:08 Cameras Ensure Police Response57:18 Insightful and Entertaining Sharing Session01:01:15 "Take Action This Week"Show Noteshttps://laundromatresource.com/show183ResourcesYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@livetheSantaCruzlife/featuredWebsite - michelesellsforyou.comInstagram - instagram.com/livethesantacruzlifeSANTA CRUZ Buyer Guide - https://www.compass.com/marketing-center/editor/v2/flipbook/71e0b4ac-37b4-4121-a8e1-68f4b853f3f8SANTA CRUZ Seller Guide - https://www.compass.com/marketing-center/editor/v2/flipbook/ada9ff72-eb50-4baa-ab14-d4b64d7f0700Facebook - facebook.com/livethesantacruzlifeZillow - zillow.com/profile/Michele-ReplogleLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/michelereplogleConnect With UsYouTubeInstagramFacebookLinkedInTwitterTikTok

In today's newscast, San Benito County supervisors shift economic development attention specifically to tourism and planned debris burning returns to The Forest of Nisene Marks in Santa Cruz County.

In today's newscast, Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., urges Republican colleagues to block a Trump appointee, Santa Cruz County conducts its Point-in-Time count and Vistra puts money in a relief fund for evacuees.

In today's newscast: Santa Cruz County is looking for more volunteers to help with its annual homelessness point in time count, and a local organization is partnering with coffee shops to reduce the number of disposable cups entering landfills. Plus, the California Department of Food and Agriculture issues a recall of raw milk from the Schoch Family Farmstead in Monterey County.

Listen Now to Bonus Show on Moss Landing Fire This weekend we were asked to guest host the famous KSCO AM 1080 Santa Cruz Saturday Special, and we think it is one of our best shows ever! Besides non-stop callers with info and povs to share, we employed three AI’s as sources for new info on the Moss Landing Giant Battery Fire!! What’s going on here, is anything being supressed? Also our local writer, researcher, activist, and fellow Santa Cruz Voice host, Becky Steinbruner stopped by to share info on three future sites for giant Lithium battery Facilities in Santa Cruz County! Much is unfolding and we’ll be covering more on our live show at 1 p.m. at www.santacruzvoice.com/.

Santa Cruz! California has provided funding to document the history of legacy cannabis genetics in select regions of the State. We are honored to have Santa Cruz represented, and now we would love to connect and hear the history hidden due to prohibition. No doubt Prop 64 and Cannabis policy is flawed. Still, this project is one opportunity to document our Santa Cruz Cannabis Community history and place it in the global context of a new legal era. Please consider contacting me or Dr. Dominic Corva & Caleb Chen to continue connecting the dots with people and their plants in Santa Cruz County. Dr. Dominic Corva is a Principal Investigator for People and their Plants, a community-driven study. He is also an Assistant Professor of Sociology and the lead of the Cannabis Studies Program at Cal Poly Humboldt University. His research interests include the regulatory effects of policing illicit drugs, the history and geography of cannabis prohibition and legalization, the political economy of cannabis markets, the cultural geography of cannabis in California, and ethnographies of cannabis criminalization as it pertains to Local Equity Programs in California.Caleb Chen founded The Highest Critic, Kind Budist, and Certified Ganjier. 

Monterey County healthcare providers are joining those in Santa Cruz County to encourage patients to spend more time outside with the ParkRx program.

The central coast is preparing for winter storms that could hit as early as this week, but Santa Cruz County is still working on road repairs from years past.

A guilty plea in Santa Cruz County; In Pima County, a recount gets the green light; the new border patrol chief shares his thoughts; and more...

Charges filed in the Santa Cruz County embezzlement case; Indigenous candidates made history in the election; an in-depth look at the undervote, and why it matters; and more...

Sizing up the differences between the two candidates for Santa Cruz County District 2 Supervisor, Kristen Brown and Kim De Serpa

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a ban on the sale of tobacco products and cigarettes with non-consumable filters, with the condition that two of the county's four cities approve.

In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine sits down with Santa Cruz County Supervisor Zach Friend at Mountain Connect 2024. They discuss the unique broadband challenges faced by Northern California, including regulatory hurdles, difficult topography, and infrastructure needs. Zach shares insights on how local governments are addressing these issues and the innovative solutions being implemented to improve connectivity for residents.

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Alaya Vautier to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Join us as Alaya reflects on the importance of taking time in mediation processes, the power of genuine listening, and the challenges and rewards of working with youth through restorative justice. From her early days in mediation to her current role designing and leading impactful programs, Alaya offers deep insights into the delicate balance of structure and intuition needed to facilitate meaningful dialogues. Alaya is the Director of the Restorative Justice Program at the Conflict Resolution Center (CRC) in Santa Cruz County, California. With over two decades of experience in conflict resolution and restorative practices, Alaya volunteered with the Parent Teen Mediation Program, Victim Offender Dialogue Program, and the Family Affordable Mediation Program. She co-led an outdoor leadership program for youth at Humboldt State University, taught surfing for 15 years, co-led Teen Camp at Vajrapani Institute, and currently designs and leads the Wise Heart Young Adult Retreat at Vajrapani Institute. She continues to design and lead trainings on communication, conflict resolution, and restorative justice for corporate and non-profit clients, youth and families, and community members. Alaya earned a masters degree in International Policy Studies with a specialization in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation in 2005.  In 2008, she interned with Global Majority in Nepal where she co-led workshops on interest-based negotiation and conflict resolution to Nepali youth peace activists.  Tune in to learn more from Alaya and gain knowledge on how to create safe, authentic spaces for healing and accountability. 

Danusha Laméris, a poet and essayist, was raised in Northern California, born to a Dutch father and Barbadian mother. Her first book, The Moons of August (2014), was chosen by Naomi Shihab Nye as the winner of the Autumn House Press Poetry Prize and was a finalist for the Milt Kessler Book Award. Some of her work has been published in: The Best American Poetry, The New York Times, Orion, The American Poetry Review, The Kenyon Review, Ploughshares, Poetry, and Prairie Schooner. Her second book, Bonfire Opera, (University of Pittsburgh Press, Pitt Poetry Series), was a finalist for the 2021 Paterson Poetry Award and recipient of the Northern California Book Award in Poetry. She was the 2018-2020 Poet Laureate of Santa Cruz County, California, and is currently on the faculty of Pacific University's low residency MFA program. Her third book, Blade by Blade, is forthcoming from Copper Canyon Press.

WILL THE 2024 ELECTION BE STOLEN? HOW ABOUT DECERTING GA/AZ? DR. NANCY NIPARKO gives us a hot and heavy weather report from Santa Monica.   Executive Director ALAN MINSKY of Progressive Democrats of America gives us a parallel report on Get Out the Vote efforts and PDA's new voting calendar.   Greenpeace stalwart KENNY BRUNO gives us the overview on how this year's presidency could be stolen.   Communities United's RAY MCCLENDON follows with a terrifying account of the “poster child” for election manipulation in Georgia, advocating that “we take action in advance” to protect our democracy.   From Arizona we hear that JOHN BRAKEY is still being sued by Santa Cruz County for making a records request…but that the likelihood of a fair vote count might be better in Arizona than in Georgia.   MYLA RESON wonders what happens if Harris/Walz win the White House but not the US Senate, especially as it applies to the US Supreme Court.   Nancy Niparko returns to give a rave review to Greg Palast's new film “Vigilantes,” which we will be examining next week.   LYNN FEINERMAN and MARILYN MARKS express their concerns about counting votes in Georgia.   MIKE HERSH introduces Maryland state Senator JEFF WALDSTREICHER to address issues of gun control and election protection.   The legendary ANDREA MILLER of Center for Common Ground shares her plans for Get Out the Vote work in BIPOC states over the next two months.   GREEP Engineer STEVE CARUSO reports from Ohio on the depradations of Elon Musk & the billionaire attack on our democracy.   KPFK Chair TATANKA BRICCA reminds us of the dangers of Project 2025 and its “Nazi Playbook" threat to American democracy.   Southern Ohio's VINA COLLEY gives us the latest bad news from the nuclear disaster at Piketon/Portsmouth.   NEXT WEEK: Greg Palast & “Vigilantes”….

Our guest today is Rebecca Hernandez, PhD, who is the Community Archivist at the UC Santa Cruz University Library. With a rich background as the former director of the American Indian Resource Center, Rebecca brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to her role. She is dedicated to ensuring that the diverse and untold histories of Santa Cruz County are not only preserved but also celebrated. Learn how to preserve your historical documents or gift your historical materials, by contacting Dr. Hernandez at: rhernandez@ucsc.edu

Detectives in Santa Cruz County, California are working to determine who murdered a Lizbeth Arceo Sedano, 25, after her boyfriend showed up at a police station with her daughter armed with a knife and threatened to harm the child. A Watsonville Police officer shot Joshua Gonzalez, who survived. Now the sheriff's office is releasing how Sedano died along and the next steps in the investigation, Law&Crime's Angenette Levy talks with Watsonville Police and a sheriff's office spokesperson about the disturbing case in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: You can binge this season, American Scandal: Teapot Dome, early and ad-free right now on Wondery Plus and by going to our link Wondery.fm/lawandcrimefix!Host:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5Guests: Ashley Keehn https://www.facebook.com/SantaCruzSheriffsOfficeAsst. Chief David Rodriguez https://www.facebook.com/watsonvillepdCRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Daniel CamachoGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@LawandCrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Primary Election results--winners and losers Dan Shearer, Editor of the Green Valley News, talks election results, the Green Valley Justice Court, and the case of the missing $40M in Santa Cruz County that was unintentionally broadcast from a legally secret meeting.

Christopher Carr interviewed by Rosemary Chalmers live on Santa Cruz Voice covering major themes from Lookout Santa Cruz's recent article "Cannabis industry's sad state prompts changes across Santa Cruz County" by Christopher Neely. We explore local themes of the need for responsive policy in the county, a prevailing negative social stigma in the City of Santa Cruz and how Watsonville is leading the way with implementing reasonable regulations to keep what remaining Santa Cruz County cannabis businesses in operation. All politics are local yet the descheduling of cannabis on a federal level is also top of mind; we cover it all in this concise and to the point coverage.

Today, we're joined by Janet Johns, Artistic Director, and Ruby Vasquez, Assistant Artistic Director from the Esperanza Del Valle Baile Folkorico in Santa Cruz County. They're excited to announce the First International Folklorico and Music Conference, taking place in Santa Cruz County from August 15th to 25th. During our conversation, we'll delve into the conference's history and the meaningful relationship they've built with the University of Veracruz.Esperanza del Valle and Cabrillo College are hosting the Ballet Folklórico del Puerto de Veracruz de la Universidad Veracruzana who will be teaching at the Folklorico Dance and Music Conference.CONFERENCE LOGISTICSThe conference will take place August 15-25, 2024. All interested youth, adult dancers and musicians are welcome.DANCE CLASSES: Beginning, intermediate and experienced level dance classes of Son Jarocho del Puerto de Veracruz and Boca del RioMASTER CLASSES: Classes in Son Jarocho of Tlacotalpan and Veracruz for professional dancers and folklorico directorsMUSIC CLASSES: Nematatlín musicians will offer classes in jarana and versada Jarocha (voice/lyrics)FANDANGO/TODOS BAILAN SU SON: An opportunity for all conference participants to perform dances learned for thecommunity.GALA THEATER PERFORMANCES: Ballet Folklórico del Puerto de Veracruz de la Universidad Veracruzana and Nematatlinwill present "ROSTROS DE MÉXICO" at the Mello Center and "RAÍCES DEL PUEBLO" at the Crocker Theater. For More Information and Registration: esperanzadelvalle.org

Chopsy Gutowski talks with Roxi Power about her powerful poems freshly submitted for her MFA thesis. As friends who have been writing together in Santa Cruz for years, Chopsy and Roxi laugh and dig in, plumbing the lyrical depths of Gutowski's eco-poetry, elegies, and political poetry. Mining the difficult moves in Jorie Graham's book,To 2040, Gutowski invites us to inhabit the present moment, however painful, to find healing and joy. She believes poems have a life of their own with a potential to honor and change the course of our lives as they conjure what is possible for our future. Chopsy Gutowski is a poet, improv artist, and early childhood specialist who is completing her MFA in Creative Writing at Pacific University. She lives in Santa Cruz in the midst of redwoods and seasonal visits from Swainson's thrushes. In the past month, she has read for the Poetry and Music in the Parks series in Santa Cruz County and the annual Santa Cruz "In Celebration of the Muse" reading. Her muse instructs her: “excavate what's hidden beneath the everyday, peer into things until they give up their ghosts, then go further.”

KAZU speaks with Lookout Santa Cruz reporter Hillary Ojeda about the Ruyles, a family that is leaving California due to the high cost of living in Santa Cruz County.

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On April 10th, 2024, Santa Cruz County's first ever Youth Poet Laureate honor was given to Dina Lusztig Noyes at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA. SC County Youth Poet Laureate finalists include Gregory Souza, Simon Ellefson, Madeline Aliah, and Sylvi Kayser. These poets read their work in conversation with Farnaz Fatemi, Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate. More info about the program here. Follow the program on Instagram @youthpoetlaureatesantacruz

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen is joined by Dr. Tea Nguyen, for an informative discussion on Dr. Tea Nguyen's Direct Care 12-week teaching module. Tea also has a podcast, “The Direct Care Way.” Her passion for direct care has resulted in helping other physicians transition into direct care, not insurance-based practice.  Dr. Nguyen states, “Frustrated with restricted care, mounting paperwork, and short visits, I left the traditional medical model to offer more for my patients. In 2018, I opened Pacific Point Podiatry so that patients could receive timely and exceptional care through a new paradigm called functional podiatric medicine. This offers patients long-term symptom relief by addressing the root causes of foot & ankle pathology ranging from mechanical to metabolic dysfunction. I am so excited to be the first podiatrist to bring this patient-centric model to Santa Cruz County so that people can heal naturally and worry less about their feet. You'll feel better on your feet AND improve your health with this approach.”  Direct care in podiatric medicine, as discussed in the podcast episode, involves practicing without insurance interference. This model allows for seamless transactions between patients and healthcare providers. In direct care, patients can easily make appointments and pay the healthcare provider directly for the services rendered, eliminating the need for insurance pre-authorizations, bureaucratic processes, and denials commonly associated with traditional insurance-based healthcare systems. Dr. Nguyen highlights the benefits of direct care, emphasizing the simplicity and efficiency of the payment process. She likened it to getting a haircut, where the patient knows the service they need, pays for it directly and completes the transaction without the complexities of insurance billing. Operating in a direct care model enables podiatrists to focus on providing quality care to their patients without the administrative burdens imposed by insurance companies. This approach fosters a more personalized and patient-centered experience, allowing the healthcare provider and patient to have a direct relationship without third-party interference. Overall, direct care in podiatric medicine offers a patient-centric approach that prioritizes accessibility, transparency, and efficiency in healthcare transactions, empowering both patients and healthcare providers to engage in a more direct and streamlined care delivery process. Enjoy this conversation!  Dr. Tea's Credentials *Bachelor of Science Human Biology University of California San Diego *Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery *3-Year Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital *1-Year Wound Surgery Fellowship University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center & Parkland *Board Certified American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry, Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery *Board Certified American Board of Podiatric Medicine *Active Member California Board of Podiatric Medicine *Active Member American Podiatric Medicine Association https://www.drteapodiatry.com/   https://explorepodmed.org/ Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine?  Become a Podiatric Physician https://lelandjaffedpm.com  

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History has a new specimen on display. A fossilized bone from a giant creature never before found along the Central Coast. The fossil is at least 11,000 years old and was discovered by some very early career scientists. Reporter: Jerimiah Oetting, KAZU  California is home to the western drywood termite. Fumigation is the most common method to kill this pest. That's when a home is wrapped in a brightly colored tent and pumped full of the pesticide, SO2F2. But the chemical is a far more potent greenhouse gas than previously known. Reporter: Kevin Stark, KQED

Manu Koenig serves as First District Supervisor for Santa Cruz County. Prior to his election to the Board, Manu worked for several technology startups including Paystand in Scotts Valley and Civinomics, where he was co-founder and CEO. The local startup created an app for citizens to propose and vote on new policy online. It also conducted polling and survey research for local governments throughout the Monterey and San Francisco Bay Area. Manu was born and raised in Santa Cruz County. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Stanford University and is an avid surfer, cyclist and climber. Manu lives in Live Oak with his wife Leah, daughter Charlotte and blue heeler Benjie.As our Country gets enamored with the Trump vs Biden election cycle, it's easy to forget about local politics. This is the place we can often have the greatest impact, and this podcast is about the levers we can pull to make change happen.Read my story for Patagonia: The Wave Below the Sleeping RabbitIf you dig this podcast, will you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests on the show. You can join my newsletter on Substack. It's glorious. Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

David Hathaway was elected sheriff of Santa Cruz County in Arizona by a landslide, after alleged experts warned him that his opposition to Covid restrictions would cost him the election. In this episode we catch up with him on how things have been going.

For spine-tingling tales and frightfully good fun, who you gonna call? Santa Cruz County has played host to hair-raising chills on the big screen, from the teen vampires of “The Lost Boys” to the scissor-wielding doppelgangers in “Us,” but the frights don't have to end when the credits roll. Though famed for its sunny beach culture, Santa Cruz County hides a fun, spooky side with eerie cemeteries, creepy-cool Victorian mansions, and historic hotels rumored to house a few guests who've never checked out.