Good Morning Monterey Bay

Ep. 533 - GMMB Friday 21 Mar 2025

Dr. Pete suggests we get rid of foxtails now, while they are still green and not a threat to our pets. He bragged a bit about his alma mater, UC Davis school of Veterinary Medicine. They are number one in the nation this year, and have been five of the last 11 years. Many raw pet foods have been recalled due to bird flu contamination. It can make dogs sick and it can be fatal to cats. Brucellosis is a disease hunters need to consider. We also heard about Monday morning sickness in working horses.

Charlie reminded us that the recent rains followed by sunshine lead to weeds. We heard all about getting down on the ground to pull them, implements to let us take care of them while standing, and even chemical treatments for them, like white vinegar.

Rosemary had three movies she called her picks of the week. That is a new record.

Ep. 532 - GMMB Thursday 10 Mar 2025

Comedienne Karen Babbit joined us in the studio.

Ep. 531 - GMMB Wednesday 19 Mar 2025

Jaime Smith told us all we wanted to know about nuts. As to which are the healthiest, they area all pretty good, with lots of healthy fat, fiber and protein. Lots of fat means lots of calories, so we should not overdo. Goober peas are not nuts.

Gary Shapiro was on to talk about books, but ended up discussing artists, mostly in the movie-making industry, who were or are despicable people.

Jeff Manke answered Rosemary's questions about spoonbills.

We had been wondering throughout the show about an old business in Santa Cruz named Fmali Herb. Listener Garth, a former employee of Fmali Herb, was good enough to e-mail us some inside information.

Ep. 530 - GMMB XTuesday 18 Mar 2025

Rachel Shelton was in the studio talking animals, as well as battery and assault. She somehow managed to combine the two topics. Cat Trees also figured in the conversation.

State Senator John Laird was also with us in the third hour. He discussed the Moss Landing fire, safety testing of the waters afterword, the importance of communicating with the public, legislation to avoid future fires, and more.

Jack barked.

Ep. 529 - GMMB Monday 17 Mar 2025

Dawn Addis was with us. The bill she authored, AB 303, addressing safety issues around Battery Energy Storage Systems is making its way through the legislative process. We also heard about the value of the Capitola wharf to the people in the area. With 200 miles of coastline in her district, she has several wharves. She taught us the word "chowsky." That is a combination of a chow and a husky.

As always, Mark Mozena had plenty about which to talk.

• After 9 months, Suni and Butch are coming back from the space station tomorrow. 
• Russia and China are currently practicing aggressive maneuvers and attacks in space to destroy satellites and disrupt capabilities 
• First private mission to Venus just had its heat shield installed at NASA Ames. The mission will launch next summer to study the clouds of Venus. 
• Early galaxies seem to have a preference rotate clockwise…strange preference and opens up a question of the origin of our universe including the bizarre theory that our universe is inside a blackhole
• Space Prom is this Friday - black tie event in DC

Michael Olson let us know the annual spring luncheon for the ag community is coming up. Among other things, they will announce the farmer of the year. He told of federal programs currently on hold, like the one funded by the USDA that connects local farmers to people in need of good food. Its future is uncertain. The ag community is also exploring legislation that would ensure we have foreign laborers to work in ag, similar to the bracero program of the past.

Ep. 528 - GMMB Friday 14 Mar 2025

In the good news we heard about a man who had his two Bolonka dogs dognapped, then recovered. We then heard a story of seven-year-old English boy who offered to clean headstones and had an overwhelming response. Finally, we heard about a real-life local hero. She is a sherrif detective who worked for the last two years on the case of the many robberies of local marijuan dispensaries. Her efforts lead to the arrest of 22 suspects. Way to go!

Dr. Pete was with us, telling us what moon eyes in horses are, and discussing the recent time change and it's effect on pets, full moons, eclipses, blood moons and even worm moons.

Charlie's topic today was azaleas. Listen to learn all you need to know to raise them yourself.

Ep. 527 - GMMB Thursday 13 Mar 2025

Heidi Luckenback, water director for the city of Santa Cruz, was in the studio with us. She has been with the water department for 27 years, and knows so much that we are going to have to have her on a second time soon.

Kathleen J. Powell also spoke with us. She is the President and Co-Founder of Cinequest. She told us about the upcoming film festival.

Ep. 526 - GMMB Wednesday 12 Mar 2025

Bill explained how he makes corned beef and cabbage, which seemed strange to Rosemary. She then went to Jaime Smith for a pro's technique. Guess what? Just the same. Jaime then went on to talk about egg substitutes, and why it is best not to crack an egg on the edge of a pan or bowl, but on a flat surface.

Dan Haifley joined us. He expects today's vote to result in Justin Cummings remaining on the coastal commission. He also said the biggest threat to our marine sanctuary is the layoffs that have happened at NOAA. Also, we are considering adding more to the 27 offshore oil drilling platforms that exist off the California coast today.