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NorCal Public Media and our partners San Jose Spotlight and CreaTV hosted a viewing party of the June 30, 2019, live program Connect the Bay. After watching the program, citizens of San Jose in attendance shared their thoughts and asked questions of a panel policy advocates, including: Hanson Hom, Planning Consultant, Gloria Bruce, Executive Director, East Bay Housing Organizations, Kyle Martin, Housing Reporter, San José Spotlight, Victor Vasquez, Program Manager, Organizing, Somos MayfairSee the DISCUSSION here.
Watch a recording of the LIVE PROGRAM to also see guests in the NorCal studios: Edgar Ávila, Program Director, KBBF Bilingual Public Radio 89.1 FM and Stephanie Manieri: Trustee, Santa Rosa School Board Area 6.
Read all about CASA
- The Commitee to House the Bay Area, which brings together government, business and nonprofits to suggest solutions to the housing crisis.
- The Commitee to House the Bay Area, which brings together government, business and nonprofits to suggest solutions to the housing crisis.Here's a direct link to a PDF of the CASA Compact.
Washington, D.C. was long known as "Chocolate City." Actually, it's one of many urban centers that adopted that nickname, where African American residents developed a unique sense of place and ownership.For decades, that story has been changing. Watch "Chocolate City" from film-makers Sam Wild and Ellie Walton below. It will be instructive viewing for anyone seeking to understand gentrification and displacement in other cities, including throughout the Bay Area.
Then tune in to Connect the Bay: Gentrification on KRCB TV 22 and KPJK Sunday, June 30 at 5:00 pm.
Connect the Bay
August 29, 2019Local Women Explore Leadership and Gender
On Friday, August 16, a group of California leaders sat down for a conversation at the Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa. The panel was presented by California Human Development, a nonprofit based in Santa Rosa. The participants were: Barbie Robinson, Sonoma County's Dept. of Health Services…
July 05, 2019Community Discussion: Gentrification & Displacement
NorCal Public Media and our partners San Jose Spotlight and CreaTV hosted a viewing party of the June 30, 2019, live program Connect the Bay. After watching the program, citizens of San Jose in attendance shared their thoughts and asked questions of a panel policy advocates, including: Hanson Hom,…
June 27, 2019View Documentary on Gentrification in the Nation's Capital
Washington, D.C. was long known as "Chocolate City." Actually, it's one of many urban centers that adopted that nickname, where African American residents developed a unique sense of place and ownership. For decades, that story has been changing. Watch "Chocolate City" from film-makers Sam Wild and…
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December 01, 2019PG&E Plans Power Shutoff: Here's How to Prepare
PG&E shutt off power to much of Sonoma County last night. PG&E anticipates it will take up to five days to completely restore power. The utility anticipates that it will begin to restore power on Thursday, weather permitting. KRCB's Adia White and Mark Prell talked with Sonoma County Spokesperson…
December 01, 2019PG&E Restores Power to 78% of Customers in Sonoma County
PG&E Shutoff Oct.11, 12 p.m. Update: PG&E restored power to 78% of Sonoma County customers affected by the power shutoff and 74% of customers statewide. PG&E did not confirm when power will be restored to remaining customers. The utility company reports that it will not bill customers for the time…
October 09, 2019Residents Observe Anniversary of the Sonoma Complex Fires
Community members gathered on Tuesday evening to observe the anniversary of the Sonoma Complex Fires. At the end of the service, organizers rang a bell 44 times in memory of those who lost their lives in the fires. KRCB’s Steve Mencher talked with assembly-member Jim Wood and former Santa Rosa…
October 09, 2019Sonoma County Ridesharing Service Aims to Help Women Feel Safer
A Sonoma County company wants to make ridesharing safer. “Women Driving Women” is based in Healdsburg and serves customers in both Sonoma and San Diego County. KRCB’s Steve Mencher spoke with founder Renee Cooper about how driving for Uber and Lift inspired her to start her own company. (Image:…
October 08, 2019Fire Survivors Demand Insurance Companies Continue to Cover Rent
Two years ago today, the Tubbs fire swept through Santa Rosa and destroyed more than 5,000 homes overnight. One year and one month later, the Camp Fire leveled an entire town, surpassing the Tubbs as the most destructive wildfire in California history. This story is the first in a five-part series…
October 03, 2019City of Santa Rosa Unveils New Emergency Warning Sirens
The City of Santa Rosa unveiled a new emergency planning toolkit during Tuesday’s city council meeting. The star of the new program is a European style siren that will be attached to all city police cars and sounded during an emergency evacuation. KRCB’s Adia White tells us how the sirens will work…
Oct 03, 2019Smokey the Bear Has Affected Forest Management for Decades
Fire season in California has been getting longer and more intense. One major reason for the severity is fire suppression. Putting out fires is a…
Sep 27, 2019Julián Castro Addresses Top Issues Facing Californians
Presidential candidate Julián Castro visited our studio for a live interview on Thursday. Castro served as the Secretary of Housing and Urban…
Sep 25, 2019Behind the Scenes at one of the Nation’s Largest Cannabis Companies
Ever wonder how vape oil or cannabis candies are made? One of the nation's largest cannabis manufacturing facilities is right here in Santa Rosa.…
Sep 24, 2019Rohnert Park Opens Emergency Cooling Centers
With extreme temperatures forecast today and tomorrow, Rohnert Park is opening two cooling centers. One at the Rohnert Park Community Center, the…
Sep 24, 2019Santa Rosa Will Open Cooling Centers Tuesday and Wednesday
A Heat Advisory for the North Bay has been issued by the National Weather Service for Tuesday, September 24 and Wednesday, September 25 from 11:00…
Sep 23, 2019Group Asks Santa Rosa Businesses to Hasten $15 Minimum Wage
The state of California is planning for a minimum wage hike to $15 per hour. But it won’t fully take effect until 2023. Marty Bennett has been…
Sep 23, 2019PG&E Announces Planned Public Safety Power Shut Offs for This Week
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is monitoring hot, dry and windy weather over the next few days and expects to shut off power for safety in…
Sep 19, 2019West County High School District Negotiates with Teachers
The West Sonoma County Teachers Association is currently in negotiations with the West Sonoma County Union High School District over teachers’…
Sep 19, 2019West Sonoma County Teachers May Strike Over Salaries
The West Sonoma County Teachers Association is currently in negotiations with the West Sonoma County Union High School District over teachers’…
Sep 18, 2019President & CEO Nancy Dobbs to Retire
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019, SONOMA COUNTY, CA — Northern California Public Media (NCPM), announces that President and Chief Executive Officer Nancy Dobbs…