Santa Rosa Planners Look Ahead… Far, Far Ahead – May 31, 2019

What will you be doing on this date in 31 years? You may not know, but Santa Rosa city planners are hard at work imagining that future. In 2009, Santa Rosa created a state-mandated plan that looked ahead to the year 2035. The plan made certain assumptions and was created to optimize the city’s chance …

The Center for Investigative Reporting Finds Rampant Wage Theft in the Caregiving Industry – May 30, 2019

For many families, senior board and care homes are a popular alternative to expensive skilled nursing facilities. A recent investigation by the Center for Investigative Reporting found that wage theft is an unchecked problem in senior care homes across the nation. KRCB’s Adia White talked with two of the reporters on the project to find …

Sonoma County to Begin Defensible Space Inspections in June – May 29, 2019

Is your property in good shape ahead of fire season? Sonoma County will be inspecting homes and properties starting on June 1st to make sure that owners have cleared weeds and cut overgrown grass on their lots. This is the first time the county is doing “Defensible Space Inspections” to make sure that firefighters can …

Senator Bill Dodd Hosts Forum on Aging – May 28, 2019

As Sonoma County’s population ages, elder fraud and abuse are on the rise. State Senator Bill Dodd is introducing a bill in the legislature to make June, Elder Abuse Awareness Month. He recently held a forum in Rohnert Park to talk about the growing problem of scams and abuse as the North Bay’s population continues …

KRCB TV Highlights the North Bay Wine Industry’s Unsung Heros – May 24, 2019

From the history to the people behind the scenes, there are many untold stories about winemaking in the North Bay. Tonight on KRCB TV 22, we have two hours of programming on Winemaking in the North Bay. In the Independent Lens documentary: Harvest Season, we celebrate the often-unsung Latinos at the heart of the Napa …

Local Activists Bring Green New Deal Principles to Sonoma County – May 23, 2019

Sonoma County teens are confronting big issues, like climate change and social justice, head on. Environmental activists and concerned community members rallied at a town hall last week to discuss options for confronting climate change. The event was hosted by several local non-profits and focused on encouraging attendees to become more engaged in Sonoma County …

Capital Public Radio Announces 10-Million-Dollar Plan to Move to Downtown Sacramento – May 22, 2019

Capital Public Radio has been broadcasting from the Sacramento State University Campus for the past forty years, but not for much longer. Just a few weeks ago it announced a 10-million-dollar plan to relocate to downtown Sacramento and double its staff. KRCB’s Steve Mencher asked Cap Radio’s president and General Manager Rick Eytcheson how the …

Mormon Temple Open to the General Public for Two More Weeks – May 21, 2019

For the past 50 years, only members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints have been able to visit the Mormon Temple in Oakland. For two more weeks, anyone can walk through the doors. Since 1964, when it officially opened, a local church has been off-limits to all but members of the …

Activist Group Sues Sonoma County Over Incomplete Police Investigation Records – May 17, 2019

A local activist group is suing Sonoma County over the investigation records in the Andy Lopez case. Under a state that took effect at the beginning of this year, law enforcement agencies are now required to release documents connected to misconduct investigations. Here in Sonoma County, the Sheriff’s Department has made public documents related to …

“Ocean Hero” Richard Charter Says Coastal Protections May Remain, but Fracking Threatens Many New Areas in California – May 16, 2019

Richard Charter has dedicated his life to expanding protections for the Sonoma County coast. He reports progress on that front, but he’s concerned about a major expansion of fracking in California. Last night local residents concerned about climate change got together in Santa Rosa to talk about the Green New Deal. We’ll have that story …