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 …
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Bohemian Grove Provides Talent for Monte Rio Variety Show – August 9, 2019
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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Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Debates Future of the Bohemian Grove – August 8, 2019
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 …
Residents Celebrate Agricultural Roots at Sonoma County Fair – August 7, 2019
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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Families Celebrate Sonoma County Fair Despite Increased Security – August 6, 2019
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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Shirlee Zane Addresses Safety Along SMART Corridor – August 2, 2019
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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Shirlee Zane Reports Progress and Concern About Mental Health Negotiations with Kaiser CEO – August 1, 2019
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 …
Grand Jury Commends A Sonoma County Jail Program – July 31, 2019
A Sonoma County program has gained national attention for helping inmates with mental illness be able to stand trial. In Sonoma County, as elsewhere, jails increasingly serve as mental health facilities. In its yearly report, the Sonoma County Grand Jury commended a county jail program that has gained national attention for positive effects on prisoners’ …
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Grand Jury Finds Major Problems Within Behavioral Health Division – July 30, 2019
The Sonoma County Grand Jury, a group of concerned volunteers, serves each year to investigate public complaints and other concerns they identify about county government. In its yearly report, the Grand Jury found that the Behavioral Health Division of the county was not only over budget but lacked policies and procedures for fiscal responsibility. Sonoma …
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Santa Rosa Symphony Performs Free Concert at the Green Music Center, Part 2 – July 26, 2019
The Santa Rosa symphony is deepening its connections with the community. On Sunday night, Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong will be leading the symphony in a free concert featuring a mulit-media presentation of Vavaldi’s Four Seasons. KRCB News Director Steve Mencher talked with Lecce-Chong in January about how the symphony will change under his leadership. The Santa …