We hope you’re enjoying the holidays with friends and family. Take a moment to consider that many farmworkers who help grow and pick the food for our feasts live in precarious conditions. For some, those conditions are improving. That story is on our new podcast. As the year ends, the North Bay Report is featuring …
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Living Downstream Excerpts: Indian Approach to Fire May Save Lives and Land – December 25, 2018
Got time on your hands this December? Here’s something to add to your list of must-listens. Learn about Environmental Justice by subscribing to our new podcast Living Downstream. During this holiday season, we’re presenting excerpts from Living Downstream: The Environmental Justice Podcast. Northern California Public Media launched the project this fall – and we’ve got …
Researchers Discuss the Latest Medical Marijuana Studies at the Emerald Cup – December 21, 2018
Can cannabis be used to help prevent seizures? We’ve been covering the Emerald Cup this week, It’s Northern California’s annual conference and celebration of cannabis that happened last weekend. The event draws experts and activists from across the nation. KRCB’s Adia White attended several panels on the latest medical marijuana research and has this report. …
Emerald Cup Celebrates Harvest and Full Legalization of Cannabis – December 18, 2018
Willie Nelson snagged a big award in Santa Rosa on Sunday. The famed “outlaw” is now a law-abiding citizen in California; at least, when it comes to his favorite habit. The Emerald Cup is a harvest festival, trade show, and celebration… of outdoor sustainably grown cannabis. It brings together farmers from the famed Emerald Triangle, …
Sonoma Residents Work to Reduce Health Disparities – December 14, 2018
Community activists are fighting to reduce health disparities across Sonoma County. Community activists and leaders met Tuesday for the first Health Action Chapter Training, hosted by Sonoma County. Representatives from non-profits and neighborhood groups gathered to discuss strategies for solving health disparities. KRCB’s Adia White attended the training at Santa Rosa’s Chop’s Teen Club and …
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Tess Vigeland on Creating “After Paradise” – December 13, 2018
In a disaster we all have our jobs to do. There are firefighters, doctors, construction workers and there are journalists. Tess Vigeland, former host of public radio’s “Market Place”, decided what she could contribute to survivors of this year’s wildfires was her skills as a reporter and host. As the Camp Fire was brought under …
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Sexual Assault Prevention Educator Opposes Changes to Title IX – December 12, 2018
It’s part of the law about higher education in the U.S.. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Title IX transformed college sports starting in the 1970s. More recently, student victims of sexual harassment and assault have used Title IX …
Coffey Strong Representatives Travel to Butte County – December 11, 2018
Survivors of the Tubbs Fire head to Butte County to share their stories with those now recovering from the campfire. Representatives from the neighborhood group Coffey Strong are heading to Butte County today to offer recovery advice to survivors of the Campfire. KRCB’s Adia White talked with Pamela Halsema about what she hopes to share …
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Sonoma County Supervisors Vote on Permanent Emergency Management Director – December 7, 2018
Big changes are underway for emergency preparedness in Sonoma County. Christopher Godley’s interim role as the Sonoma County emergency manager may soon become permanent. The Board of Supervisors will vote on Godley’s permanent appointment on Tuesday. KRCB’s Adia White talked with him about what might change under his leadership. For more on emergency preparedness visit …
Sonoma County Resident Hosts Camp Fire Evacuees in Air BnB – December 6, 2018
Sonoma County residents are finding ways to help evacuees displaced by the Camp Fire. Thousands of people from Butte County remain displaced due to the Camp Fire. Though some evacuations in the town of Paradise were lifted, much of the area is still under an evacuation order. Some Sonoma County residents have decided to help …
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