Santa Rosa Symphony Performs Free Concert at the Green Music Center, Part 1 – July 25, 2019

The Santa Rosa Symphony’s new director and conductor is the only musician in his family. Francesco Lecce-Chong will conduct his first full season this fall. KRCB news director, Steve Mencher, spoke with him after a rehearsal at the Green Music Center to learn more about his background and hopes for the symphony. You can attend a …

Mendocino County Winemakers Consider Plan to Boost Tourism and Wine Sales – July 24, 2019

Mendocino County winemakers have a plan to improve notoriety for the region’s wines. Mendocino County vintners and grape growers are working to craft a law requiring wine from the region to be labeled with the County’s name. KRCB’s Adia White tells us why proponents think it could help boost both tourism and wine sales in …

Barlow Tenants Sue Over Flood Damages from February’s Storm – July 23, 2019

February’s storm brought massive flooding to the Barlow in Sebastopol. Some flooded out tenants have now filed suit against the owner of the outdoor market. KRCB’s Steve Mencher talked with Sonoma West Times and News editor, Laura Hagar Rush, about why tenants believe their businesses should have been protected from flooding. You can find a …

Sonoma County Library Eliminates Overdue Fines – July 19, 2019

On July 1st, the Sonoma County Library wiped all existing fines and, from now on, they won’t be collecting your quarters for overdue books, CDs and other materials. Paying your library fines might not seem like a big deal. It usually adds up to spare change. But earlier this month, the Sonoma County Library decided …

Museum of Sonoma County Opens Exhibition on the History of Cannabis – July 18, 2019

A Sonoma County grandmother played a major role in the legalization of medicinal marijuana. \ The Museum of Sonoma County opened a new exhibition in June. It’s called Grass Roots: Cannabis from Prohibition to Prescription. KRCB’s Adia White talked with Eric Stanley, the museum’s curator of history, about why the story of cannabis is important …

Santa Rosa Protesters Join Lights for Liberty Vigil – July 17, 2019

Protesters in Santa Rosa gathered in courthouse square on Friday to advocate for families detained at the border. Cities across the nation held “Lights for Liberty” vigils on Friday night to protest the detention of undocumented children and the separation of families at the border. About a hundred people showed up at courthouse square in …

California Hope Crisis Counseling Ends – July 16, 2019

The California Hope crisis counseling program ended on June 30th. The program was funded by FEMA to help survivors cope with trauma after the October wildfires. KRCB’s Adia White spoke with California Hope project manager Wendy Wheelwright about the work that remains to be done. Survivors can still seek free mental health counseling through the …

Local Group Shares Hotline to Protect Undocumented Immigrants from Deportation – July 12, 2019

As deportations increase across the country, one Sonoma County group has a plan to protect undocumented immigrants. The Trump administration is planning immigration raids in ten major cities across the U.S. starting Sunday. Local activist group, The North Bay Organizing Project is training residents to become legal observers and document any ICE activity in the …

Half of Properties Inspected in Sonoma County are Not Ready for Fire Season – July 11, 2019

Sonoma County officials say only half of the rural properties they inspected are ready for fires season. Is your property fire safe? Sonoma County is inspecting homes and properties 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 …

Host of KPCC’s “The Big One Podcast” Shares Earthquake Preparedness Tips – July 10, 2019

Southern California was hit by two large earthquakes last week. One was a magnitude 7.1; the largest recorded in the state in twenty years. It’s a reminder that the next one could be centered in downtown Los Angeles or San Francisco. Southern California Public Radio station KPCC released a podcast called the “Big One” this …