Erin Malsbury
Digital Reporter / PhotographerErin joined KAZU as a digital journalist and photographer in 2023. Before starting at the radio station, Erin worked as a science writer for local and national outlets. She’s won five California Journalism awards and a SciShortForm award. Erin has written for the Smithsonian, Science Magazine, The San Jose Mercury News, Good Times Santa Cruz, The Monterey Herald and others. She has a master’s degree in science communication from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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A new Santa Cruz City law will make it illegal for other communities to drop off homeless people without prior coordination with the city -
The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary began a two-year project, funded by a state grant, that will sample rivers, nearby beaches, ocean water and marine life for microplastics. -
Later this summer, Santa Cruz native Natalia Grossman will climb in Paris at the 2024 Olympic Games. -
Students who formed an encampment in support of Palestine at UC Santa Cruz escalated their protests on Tuesday. They blocked both entrances to the University, preventing traffic from moving on or off of campus. -
It's the third strike at UC Santa Cruz in five years. Their union, UAW 4811, argues that the university has violated free speech. The action is distinct from the encampment on campus in solidarity with Palestine, but shares similar demands. -
Dozens of tents line the UCSC Quarry Plaza in protest of the university's support of Israel. -
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up tents outside the UCSC Bookstore on Wednesday morning -
A Santa Cruz startup is 3D printing surfboards out of recycled plastic in hopes of making surfing more sustainable. -
At 64 years old, Santa Cruz local and slalom skateboarder Judi Oyama is preparing to represent the US at the World Skate Games in Rome Italy this fall. -
For 50 years, fungiphiles have gathered at the Santa Cruz Fungus Fair to marvel at mushrooms. Last weekend, the three-day event returned in full force after three years of smaller, outdoor events during the pandemic.
