Annie Leonard’s Book Protest: Respect it, Defend it, Use it is out on Patagonia Press
Annie Leonard, former Executive Director of Greenpeace, and author of the popular video, The Story of Stuff, is out with a stunning new book: Protest: Respect it, Defend it, Use it, documenting over 60 different protest movements in history that changed the world. Annie Leonard will appear at Patagonia on River Street in Santa Cruz on November 10th at 6:30 PM for a meet and greet, presentation, and book signing.
3 Nov 2026
ICE Presence in Santa Cruz, Monterey Counties
UCSC Humanities intern, Abigael McNellis has this news report about recent ICE presence in our region.
3 Nov 2026
2026 California Ballot & Local Election Special 2
This special election episode of Talk of the Bay, hosted by Chris Krohn, serves as a call-in forum and community roundtable on the eve of the midterm election. The program mixes local commentary, live music, and guest interviews to capture the civic anxiety and political engagement across Santa Cruz County and the broader Monterey Bay area. Krohn sets an interactive tone by inviting listeners to share their perspectives on both national stakes, such as democratic power dynamics and local issues.
The show focuses heavily on Santa Cruz urban development, housing affordability, and local election mechanics. Accompanied by a live song performance from a guest musician, the host and callers critique high-rise developments, developer transparency, and the balance between tourist-driven hotel taxes and affordable housing for essential workers. The segment highlights the Santa Cruz mayoral contest between candidates Amy Chen Mills and Ryan Coonerty, particularly their shared opposition to the controversial Seabright project. Guest Bruce Van Allen, a former mayor and school board member, provides an analytical breakdown of early voter turnout patterns across local jurisdictions, while urging voters to deliver their mail-in ballots directly to drop boxes rather than risk post office processing delays.
Part 2 of the show features an interview with Santa Cruz County Clerk Tricia Weber outlines key voting logistics, detailing security protocols against double-voting, explaining the canvas and ballot tabulation timeline, and advising voters on local drop box and vote center locations. Later, caller and former city council candidate Hector Marin discusses progressive statewide measures, including Proposition 40 (the proposed billionaire’s tax), and shares his endorsements for candidates such as Xavier Becerra for Governor and Jane Kim for Insurance Commissioner. The episode concludes with practical voting reminders and a strong emphasis on grassroots civic participation.
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