Sue Taylor’s guest today is author and storyteller DAVID SCHMIDT
Ghost stories abound at this time of the year and David reveals secrets about the Proctor Valley Monster who can be seen lurking right here close to where YOU live.
Ghostly hitchhikers and ephemeral specters
Strange lights in the sky
Dark magic, witchcraft, an evil presence
Madness and mass murder.
Ah, yes, right here. David will tell you that not every city is lucky enough to have its own monster; Chula Vista, meanwhile, has the distinct honor of being home to a unique legendary creature: the “Proctor Valley Monster.” The rural wilderness east of town has inspired a broad range of haunting, supernatural legends, told by several generations of Chula Vista residents. This Halloween season, throughout September and October, come and hear various professional storytellers performing these eerie, mysterious tales.
The spooky legends of Proctor Valley Road include “the monster,” a large, hairy, Bigfoot-type creature that is said to roam the wilderness, as well as other local tales of vanishing hitchhikers, ghostly apparitions, strange nighttime lights and UFOs, a “ghost car,” and other supernatural tales.
DATES OF PUBLIC EVENTS. 10/22 5:00 PM Otay Ranch Library * 10-30 6:00 PM South Chula Vista Library Spanish language * 11-9 Time TBA Bonita Museum * 11-14 1:10 pm Town Square Reminiscence Therapy Day Center
11AM-NOON – “CUSTOM TAYLORED” * TIM TAYLOR dives into the history of blues popular music–the blues, jazz, R&B and country that birthed Rock and Roll. His series will span chronologically from the 1920s to the 1950s, with each week focused on a particular genre and era. It’s mostly music, with a little background on the songs and artists.
3-4PM – “SOLITUDE CITY” * JAZZ ON THE RADIO with Carson Young playing cuts from classic and contemporary artists who have contributed to, and expanded the form.
FOLLOW OUR GREAT MUSIC BLOCK BEGINNING AT 8PM EVERY NIGHT, ALL LOCAL DJs PLAYING A BLEND OF ECLECTIC MUSIC ONLY ON SAN DIEGO STATION KNSJ.
IS IT PROTECTION OR GENOCEDE BY ISRAEL — Debunking the Myths of the Palestinian Conflict. Part 1
Conversations you will not hear on mainstream media. Host Patricia Law and her guests delve into the history and reality of the attacks on Palestine. What is future of the conflict and can it be resolved? Listen and learn about the conflict.
– Coordinated by Reem Assaf ; Palestinian American Activist volunteering with Jews voice for Peace – JVP is the largest progressive Jewish anti-Zionist organization in the world, it’s a grassroots, multiracial, cross-class, intergenerational movement of U.S. Jews into solidarity with Palestinian freedom struggle.
– Guest and Speaker of the show is Farid Abdel-Nour is Professor of Political Science at San Diego State University where has been on the faculty since 2000. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J. His research and teaching are in the areas of Political Theory and Middle East politics. He helped found SDSU’s Center for Islamic and Arabic Studies which he directed for many years, and in which he continues to be an active member. His publications have appeared in some of the most prestigious journals of his field, including The Journal of Politics, Political Theory, Philosophy and Social Criticism, Political Research Quarterly, History of Political Thought, and Contemporary Arab Political Affairs among others.
AL CHILE ONLY ON KNSJ. Produced by the Employee Rights Center, AL CHILE is a show with music, news, interviews and topics of common interest including worker’s rights, immigration, housing, health and technology. The host and producer is Ariana Gallegos joined by DJ Peet O Perez. Covering issues important to San Diego, discussions you will not hear on other San Diego stations — AL CHILE, Always Fresh, Always Relevant.
“Information is the currency of democracy.” –Thomas Jefferson
THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION SD ANNOUNCES The San Diego Freedom to Read Day of Actionat the San Diego Public Library on Saturday, October 19th, from 10 to noon at the City Heights/Weingart Library to celebrate the freedom to read. Enjoy Drag Queen Story Hour with Barbie Q and a bounce house. Write a postcard on why you support the #FreedomToRead, make your own buttons with the Library Shop SD, and hear why our city and civic leaders support the right to read!
The Read Rally is in conjunction with the American Library Association (ALA) and its Unite Against Book Bans campaign, the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, and the Brooklyn, Queens, and New York Public Libraries. This will be a nationwide day of action to unite against book bans and demonstrate our shared commitment to this fundamental freedom.
This historic day of action will elevate the voices of readers nationwide who believe in public and school libraries as safe havens of knowledge and community and that the freedom to access books and information from diverse viewpoints is an essential American value that must be protected. It also includes a social media campaign where supporters use #FreedomToRead to decry censorship and stand with public and school libraries.
Libraries are essential public spaces that welcome everyone, offering access to knowledge, community, and personal growth. Regardless of one’s background, race, or identity, libraries are inclusive hubs where people can gather to learn and discover a love for reading. For over a century, libraries have represented American values such as freedom of thought, speech, and equal opportunity. By providing free access to diverse books, libraries help broaden perspectives and foster understanding among people from all walks of life.
Central to libraries’ mission is the fundamental American right to read. The freedom to access books and reliable information is vital to a functioning democracy, as informed citizens are the backbone of a healthy society. Reading is a gateway to knowledge and a means of personal empowerment. Everyone should have the right to choose what they read, which upholds the principles of intellectual freedom and personal agency.
However, there is a growing threat to this freedom. The rise in book bans across the country, particularly targeting LGBTQIA+ communities and people of color, is alarming. In 2023, the American Library Association reported a dramatic increase in censorship attempts, with nearly half of the challenged titles representing marginalized voices. These book bans restrict access to essential resources, stifling the diversity of thought and experience that books provide. Such actions, driven by a vocal minority, are a dangerous attack on free expression and are at odds with the foundational values of American society.
Now is the time for action. On Saturday, October 19, libraries nationwide will unite to oppose book bans and demonstrate that the freedom to read is a core American value. Citizens must actively participate in civic engagement to protect access to information and ensure diverse voices are heard. Voting, speaking to elected officials, and supporting libraries are crucial to preserving intellectual freedom. Get involved, get a library card, and stand up for your community’s right to read.
— America’s Descent into Darkness: Trump’s 2025 Takeover Strategy
— Cat eats fox?
— Dirty tricks? Trump Super-PAC Sent Out Bogus Medicare Cancellation Notice to Scare Voters About Kamala Harris
— Phil Ittner – Ukraine Update
— A confession? We Created a Monster: Trump Was a TV Fantasy Invented for ‘The Apprentice’
— Could chaos in Georgia create chaos elsewhere?
— Trump has repeatedly threatened to deploy the military inside major cities run by Democrats – Would he do it?
— It’s getting really bad out there – Are Government workers are being hunted?
Live Monday-Friday, The Thom Hartmann show covers US politics and political news commentary, science, culture, and economics. Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows are available in over a half-billion homes worldwide. He’s the New York Times bestselling, 4-times Project Censored Award-winning author of 24 books in print in 17 languages on five continents. Leonardo DiCaprio was inspired by Thom’s book “The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight” to make the movie “The 11th Hour” (in which Thom appears), and the movie “Ice On Fire.”
Talkers Magazine named Thom Hartmann as the 10th most important talk show host in America in 2019 and has been in the top ten for over a decade and is the #1 most important progressive host, in their “Heavy Hundred” ranking.
Author and Poet Susan Taylor is in conversation with prose writers from the Alliance for Literary Writers, Authors and Yabbering Scribes–“ALWAYS.” If you are curious about how to go about writing, you will hear tips and experiences about a journey to authorship, observations, inspirations, story telling. You can use this information to write the history of your own family to pass down to your children so that those memories, stories and anecdotes live forever and give everyone an understanding of their own roots.
What is the Alliance for Literary Writers, Authors, & Yabbering Scribes (ALWAYS)?
ALWAYS is an informal collective of established fiction and nonfiction writers in the Phoenix area who want to support one another’s work, share ideas and best practices, and discuss writing topics. Their informal meetings are designed to help one another…sharing support, resources, and roundtable discussions to better their craft of writing.
About Host Susan Taylor–Susan is a wife, mother, and six-time grandmother. She loves living in a diverse and friendly neighborhood in San Diego, and can be seen walking her dog Duffy to coffee shops and happy hours. Susan writes poems and short stories, tutors English, and is an avid volunteer with social justice organizations. She is the author of The Electric Picnic: Poetry For Nice People And Good Dogs. Her poems can also be found on haikuuniverse.com, thepoetryhighway.com, and in the San Diego Anthology of Poetry, and Verbatim Bookstore. Susan has also been selected for inclusion in A Year in Ink, Volume 17, 2024.
Location: The Spacebar Cafe & Wine Bistro, 7454 University Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942
KNSJ Host Jim Moreno announces this month’s2nd Sunday–Jihmye Poetry-Open Mic
Featuring Poet ANGÉLICA M. YAÑEZ
2nd Sunday is in solidarity with Activist San Diego, The World Beat Center, 100,000 Poets for Change, The San Diego/Tijuana ReEvolutionary Poets Brigade, Black Lives Matter, The New Georgia Project, Seed the Vote, The Border Angels, The Binational Friendship Garden,The Brown Berets, and defenders of the Constitution and the Bill of Rightshttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84142725900
Zoom Master: Alfred Williams
ANGÉLICA M. YAÑEZ holds a PhD in Ethnic Studies from UC San Diego. She is the editor of United States History from a Chicano Perspective. Her activism and research interests center in community building, race, and cultural revitalization of Mexican Indigenous traditions in the United States.
Dr. Yañez is a traditional Aztec Dancer that honors the legacies of her Indigenous ancestors. She has served as a dedicated advisor to both a writing group and M.E.Ch.A., fostering activism within her college campus and the wider community. She is also the founder of The Ancestral Teachings Institute, a place for cultural learning and Indigenous wisdom. Visit The Ancestral Teachings Institute and email her at info@ancestralteach.com.
Poets have 2 poems or five minutes.Musicians have two songs or 10 minutes.Info: (619) 461-7100 or (760) 802-2449
Jim Moreno, Artivist (Artist and Activist) talks about 2nd Sunday-Jihmye Poetry-Open Mic:
In the fall of 2010, Jihmye Collins asked me to have breakfast on a Saturday morning at the Big Kitchen, South Park’s bastion of great, abundant food, the warm, welcoming magic of owner Judy the Beauty, and clientele who mostly lean to the left as they keep the 60s social activism alive and well. As he enjoyed his eggs & toast he explained he wanted me to help him co-host an open mic at the only Black-owned coffeeshop/deli in La Mesa, The Spacebar Cafe & Wine Bistro Internet Cafe. We set the target date for the 4th Thursday in October, 2010. He told me he had arranged for San Diego treasure Michael Klam to feature. As I enjoyed my oatmeal, fruit, and huge warm muffin, I told him I was in. Poets get 7 minutes to recite. Musicians get to perform 2 songs. Our feature could be a poet or a musician. A feature is allotted 25 minutes Any art project shared with Jihmye Collins was an exercise in cooperation, creativity, and imagination . His combined experience with the United States Army,
the Black Panther Party For Self-Defense, and his Bahai Faith paved a road for his students lined with respect and innovation. In the following months, Lizzy Wann and Bennie Herron energized the Space Bar stage as Jihmye’s and Lanetta’s art adorned the walls. The usual suspects showed up for the open mic: award winners, youth, elders, beginners, the serious, the outraged, the wounded, the thinkers, the feelers, the seekers of poetry community. The latter described Jihmye and me as our main reason for co-creating the gathering. We wanted a diverse, talented community to share extremely deep creativity with one another about this beautiful and troubled world we inhabit. We were especially interested in voices that corporate media is shy about: voices that inhibit the corporate world’s bottom line, voices that we felt many Americans and non-Americans make audible during our day, but are denied any public vehicle by a war government and a war society corrupted by the lies of the worshippers of the god of profit. When Jihmye passed away in March of 2011 from a stroke, I was one of many who were not ready for him to be absent from our art and political scene. The owners of the Spacebar, Frank and Patricia, and I agreed that we would continue Jihmye’s vision. The 2nd Sunday Jihmye Poetry Open Mic will continue. We gather from 3-5:30 PM every 2nd Sunday of every month. We’ll read and recite in person and on Zoom now: ID: 990 814 5215, password: poets write, the 2nd Sunday of each month. Jihmye’s legacy and spirit will guide us in love for the spoken word and cultural respect. You bring your muse and a poem, a song, a dance, a vibe. I’ll bring energy, rhythm, and a happiness to engage and inspire our poetry community. Just like Jihmye said, See you then.
AL CHILE ONLY ON KNSJ. Produced by the Employee Rights Center, AL CHILE is a show with music, news, interviews and topics of common interest including worker’s rights, immigration, housing, health and technology. The host and producer is Ariana Gallegos joined by DJ Peet O Perez. Covering issues important to San Diego, discussions you will not hear on other San Diego stations —AL CHILE, Always Fresh, Always Relevant.
Patricia Law and her guest delve into Project 2025 and its impact, particularly for women. A lively discussion, you will hear a respectful discourse on differences in opinion as they discuss items in the Project 2025 plan. Is the plan democratic, public education, control of women’s bodies, food safety, free speech, racist aspects, people with disabilities–these just scratch the surface of the conversation between Patricia and her guest.
Have YOU read the plan or portions of it? Do you have an opinion on what it says? Let us know by emailing info@knsj.org or calling 619-283-1100.
