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There is no national religion. But an Episcopal Church in the Nation’s capital is called the Washington National Cathedral. Two weeks ago, the Washington National Cathedral released a statement titled “Have We No Decency: A Response to President Trump.” The statement was a direct challenge to the President’s racist rhetoric. Last week, News Director Steve …
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The Santa Rosa Police Department now must follow stricter guidelines when removing homeless encampments from public spaces. At the beginning of July, Activists reached an agreement with the City of Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma over how homeless people are treated during encampment clean-ups. KRCB’s Adia White went to Santa Rosa’s Olive Park …
On July 25, the annual Monte Rio Variety Show featured local talent, comedy and classical entertainment. It also had big-name talent, including Jimmy Buffet, provided by the Bohemian Club. The annual event is staffed by volunteers in the community. But the talent, most of which is kept under wraps until show time, is provided by …
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The Bohemian Grove all-male summer encampment makes headlines every year when its elite members visit Monte Rio for their annual getaway. But does the summer tradition reflect Sonoma County’s values? About two hours north of San Francisco, nestled under the towering redwoods of Monte Rio, the Bohemian Grove just concluded its 18-day long, male-only summer …
Sonoma County residents celebrated their community’s agricultural roots over the weekend. The theme of this year’s 83rd annual Sonoma County Fair is “back to our roots in cowboy boots.” It’s meant to celebrate the region’s long history in agriculture. In the signature event on Sunday, wranglers drove a herd of cattle through downtown Santa Rosa. …
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Sonoma County fairgoers didn’t let the violence in Dayton, El Paso and Gilroy discourage them. Despite the atrocities in Ohio and Texas over the weekend, families at the Sonoma County Fair didn’t let hatred and violence ruin their traditions. Fair organizers had already made plans to bolster security after the deadly shooting at the Gilroy …
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Safety along the SMART train corridor is a top concern this summer. Five people have been killed by the SMART train since June, three are believed to have died by suicide. County leaders are now looking for ways to improve safety for a complicated problem. Sonoma County Supervisor Shirlee Zane has served on the SMART …
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Mental health parity means that mental health shouldn’t take a back seat to any other health condition. Sonoma County Supervisor Shirlee Zane spoke with News Director Steve Mencher recently about a group she has formed to meet with Kaiser Permanente CEO, Bernard Tyson. The group is made up of families who say they have been …