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Shirlee Zane is squaring off with former Santa Rosa mayor Chris Coursey in the district 3 Sonoma County Board of Supervisors race. Zane is hoping to win a fourth term as supervisor. She spoke with KRCB’s Steve Mencher about her record and how the board handled the encampment along the Joe Rodota Trail.
Listen to the full-length interview below:Shirlee Zane Defends Her Seat on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
Shirlee Zane is squaring off with former Santa Rosa mayor Chris Coursey in the district 3 Sonoma County Board of Supervisors race. Zane is hoping to win a fourth term as supervisor. She spoke with KRCB’s Steve Mencher about her record and how the board handled the encampment along the Joe Rodota Trail.
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March 13, 2020Democratic Debate: Biden And Sanders Face Off One-On-One – Sunday at 5pm
Only two candidates will be on stage for Sunday's Democratic primary debate: former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. The CNN-Univision debate was relocated from Arizona to Washington, D.C., and will not have an in-person audience due to coronavirus concerns. Follow live coverage of the debate, with real-time analysis from NPR reporters. (Photo: Angela Hsieh/NPR) Loading... -
March 03, 2020Super Tuesday Live Video
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March 03, 2020Super Tuesday
Fourteen states hold contests today, with about a third of all delegates for the Democratic nomination at stake. The field has narrowed, after Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg dropped out. Both endorsed Joe Biden, while Bernie Sanders says he wants to “open the door” to their supporters. Follow the latest news here. We’ll have live results tonight. Loading... -
March 02, 2020The Developer Bonus Tucked Into the School Bond on Your Ballot
By Matt Levin, CalMatters California voters are being asked to approve a controversial measure making it easier for developers to build apartment buildings within a half-mile of public transit. Most will think they’re only voting on whether the state should borrow more money to fix broken air conditioners in schools. On its face this new Proposition 13 —the only statewide ballot measure to appear on the ballot for California’s March 3 presidential primary—asks voters for $15 billion in state… -
March 02, 2020Spending on Measure I Exceeds 2 Million Dollars
The March 3rd election is just around the corner, and perhaps the most contested measure on the Sonoma County Ballot is Measure I. The measure would extend the quarter-cent sales tax to fund the SMART train for an additional 30 years. KRCB’s Adia White tells us why the measure has been so controversial. (Image: The SMART train pulls into the Rohnert Park station. Credit: Adia White) -
February 24, 2020Proposition 13 Seeks $15 Billion for California's Schools
Proposition 13 is the only statewide initiative on the ballot March 3rd. The proposed bond would funnel 9 billion dollars into the state's k-12 schools, and a total of six billion for community colleges, the 23 campuses of the State University system, and the 10 branches of the University of California KRCB’s Steve Mencher spoke with Lisa Vollendorf, the executive vice president of Sonoma State University. He asked about educators’ arguments in favor of Proposition 13 and other big changes in… -
Feb 20, 2020David Cook Challenges Gorin For First District Seat
City of Sonoma Councilmember David Cook is challenging Susan Gorin for the first district seat on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. He spoke with KRCB’s Steve Mencher about his previous experience and how his priorities would differ from his opponent’s. Listen to the full-length interview: (Image: City of Sonoma Councilmember David Cook. Credit: City of Sonoma) -
Feb 20, 2020Gorin Runs for a Third Term on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
Chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, Susan Gorin, is running for a third term on the board. Her opponent for the district one seat is City of Sonoma Councilmember, David Cook. KRCB’s Steve Mencher spoke with Gorin about whether the County has done enough to address homelessness during her time on the board and what she would accomplish if reelected. Listen to the full-length interview below: (Image: Chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, Susan Gorin. Credit: Regional… -
Feb 18, 2020Former Mayor Chris Coursey Challenges Zane for District 3 Seat
Former Santa Rosa Mayor Chris Coursey is challenging incumbent Shirlee Zane for her seat on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. KRCB’s Steve Mencher spoke with Coursey about his priorities and how his approach to homelessness would differ from his opponent’s. Listen to the full interview below: (Image: Former Santa Rosa Mayor Chris Coursey. Credit: Wikimedia.) -
Feb 12, 2020Lynda Hopkins Makes Her Case for a Second Term as Supervisor
Lynda Hopkins is defending her District 5 seat on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Hopkins holds a master's degree in land-use policy from Stanford and is running for her second term as supervisor. She joined KRCB’s Steve Mencher at the end of January to talk about her accomplishments and priorities. Listen to the full-length interview below: (Image: Supervisor Lynda Hopkins speaking on a panel about women in leadership at the Paradise Ridge Winery. Credit: Steve Mencher.) -
Feb 11, 2020Mike Hilber Challenges Lynda Hopkins for District 5 Seat
Mike Hilber is challenging incumbent Lynda Hopkins for the District 5 seat on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Hilber has a master's in electrical engineering from Stanford and worked in the defense industry in Southern California. In the early 1990’s he moved back to his childhood home in Roseland to care for his mother. KRCB’s Steve Mencher spoke with him about his priorities and previous experience in Sonoma County politics. Listen to the full-length interview below: (Image: Mike… -
Feb 10, 2020Interview: Reporter Will Houston Lays Out the Pros and Cons of Measure I
Marin and Sonoma County voters will soon decide whether to extend a sales tax supporting the SMART train until 2059. Campaigns on both sides of the issue have each received over a million dollars in support of their positions. Reporter Will Houston from the Marin Independent Journal has been following the issue closely. KRCB’s Adia White spoke with him over the phone to find out why this measure is so controversial. (Image: The SMART train at the downtown Santa Rosa station. Credit: Wikimedia) I
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March 30, 2020California Ramps Up Output of Ventilators As COVID-19 Cases Grow
By Nigel Duara and Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed confidence Saturday that California has the capacity to produce enough ventilators to meet its projected needs in response to the coronavirus pandemic. But during a tour of a San Jose energy company that is refurbishing… -
March 30, 2020COVID-19: Financial Resources for Sonoma County Residents
California and the nation have seen a surge in unemployment claims as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to close their doors, leaving workers with reduced hours or laid off their jobs entirely. Local, state and federal governments are responding to help affected people. Here are some… -
March 29, 2020
COVID-19: Educational Resources for Learning at Home
The Sonoma County Office of Education has recommended as of March 25 that all Sonoma County school districts continue distance learning through at least May 1. Previously, Sonoma County school districts had announced that they would suspend in-person classes at least through the duration of the… -
March 29, 2020Santa Rosa Outlines COVID-19 Support for Homeless
The city of Santa Rosa says it’s following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect people experiencing homelessness amid the coronavirus pandemic. Steps taken so far according to an update on the city website include relocating some shelter residents to a hotel,… -
March 28, 2020Los Angeles Will Mirror New York As Coronavirus Surges, Newsom and Garcetti Warn
By Judy Lin, Ben Christopher and Matt Levin, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti issued dire warnings Friday that the nation’s second-largest city is headed for the same surge in COVID-19 cases as New York City after a 26% increase in California deaths overnight. The… -
March 28, 2020COVID-19: Sonoma County Resources for Seniors and Vulnerable Populations
On March 17, Sonoma County’s health officer issued an order for all residents to shelter in place to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The order directs all people to stay at home except for essential activities like getting groceries or going to the doctor. For older adults and other vulnerable… -
Mar 28, 2020Two More Santa Rosa Police Officers Test Positive for COVID-19
Two more Santa Rosa police officers have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the department to five. In a press… -
Mar 27, 2020Here’s What Happens to Science When California’s Researchers Shelter in Place
By Rachel Becker, CalMatters As California officials desperately try to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, Chris Miller is coaxing a sample of… -
Mar 26, 2020COVID-19: Sonoma County Mental Health Resources
Fears about the coronavirus pandemic and being socially isolated can significantly affect mental health. Whether you have a mental illness or are… -
Mar 25, 2020Sonoma County Office of Education Recommends Schools Extend On-Campus Closures
On March, 25, The Sonoma County Office of Education recommended that school districts across the county shut down in-person classes until at least… -
Mar 25, 2020Undocumented Workers Struggle as Economy Grinds to a Halt
By Jacqueline Garcia, La Opinión and Jackie Botts, CalMatters More than 2 million undocumented workers, who do not qualify for many state and federal… -
Mar 24, 2020All Parks Closed in Sonoma County
Sonoma County Health Officer, Dr. Sundari Mase, ordered the closure of all parks in Sonoma County. The order went into effect on March 24 and did not… -
Mar 23, 2020Sonoma County Sup. Susan Gorin Coronavirus Update 3-23-20
We spoke with Susan Gorin, chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Monday morning to provide an update about the county's response to the… -
Mar 20, 2020SMART Makes Additional Schedule Changes Amid Statewide Shelter-in-Place Orders
In response to changes in ridership demand resulting from what is now a statewide Shelter in Place order, the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART)… -
Mar 20, 2020How Overwhelmed is California’s Health Care System About to Be?
By Rachel Becker, Ana B. Ibarra and Judy Lin, CalMatters As the death toll from the coronavirus pandemic mounted Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom… -
Mar 19, 2020Shelters Work to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus Among Residents
Sonoma County homeless shelters are adapting to prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus. Catholic Charities runs three shelters in Sonoma County…
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