Alejandro Zepeda
Director of Local Content, KHSUAlejandro Zepeda has worked for KHSU since early 2020, curating the news page, and working to add more locally-focused community content in the form of shows and PSA's to KHSU's lineup.
He graduated from Cal Poly Humboldt in 2020 with a major in Journalism and a minor in Business. When he attended Cal Poly Humboldt, he was very active in the student-run radio station, 105.1 KRFH-LP Arcata- Radio Free Humboldt, being the station manager in his senior year, along with working in and with various other campus entities including the dean's office in the College of Professional Studies and the MarCom office for Cal Poly Humboldt.
He has lived in Humboldt County since 2011 and considers it his home. In his spare time, he enjoys exploring the many natural areas that Humboldt County has to offer, cooking meals that utilize the plethora of fresh ingredients available in the area, or working on restoring vintage audio equipment. Alejandro lives in Eureka with his partner, one dog, and two cats.
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For 70 years, local rockhounds have put on the Humboldt Gem and Mineral Show, providing a place for attendees to learn all about gems and minerals, and how they are processed. This week we met with Rob Corpstein from the Humboldt Gem and Mineral Society to learn more about what to expect from this year’s event. -
This week we met with Kinetic racer and lead guide of the Haunted Lab, Lucas Thornton, to learn more about the lab’s yearly transformation into a one of a kind, spooky experience. -
The Great ShakeOut is a worldwide earthquake drill that happens every year on the 3rd Thursday of October. This week we met with Cal Poly Humboldt Emeritus Professor of Geology Lori Dengler to learn about how one can protect themselves during the next seismic event. -
This week we met with Delaney Schroeder-Echavarria and Annette Moulay from the Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab to learn more about the lab and its upcoming events. -
This week we met with local beekeepers Cara Knostman and Mary Benzinger to learn more about the Humboldt County Beekeepers Association and its upcoming fundraising event, the second annual Honey Tasting Festival. -
This week we took a trip to the Arcata Library to learn more about the Humboldt County Libraries and all the services they offer the community. -
This week we met with Alex Ozaki-McNeill and Jessy Preciado, co-directors of the North Country Fair, to learn more about the history of the event and what we can expect from this year’s upcoming fair. -
This week we met with Jodie Hollander to discuss her upcoming Poetry in the Parks workshop series, which will take place in Redwood National and State Parks in August. -
This week we met with Sarah Dunn from the Humboldt Spay and Neuter Network, or Spay Humboldt!, to learn more about the services the clinic provides, the importance of controlling the pet population in Humboldt County and how you can help support the organization. -
This week we talked with Colin Fiske, executive director of the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities to discuss the history of getting the trail built, why the trail is important to our community and what we can look forward to at the upcoming celebration.
