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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.
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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 13, 2019Santa Rosa City Council Votes To Terminate Rental Price Gouging Ordinance
The Santa Rosa City Council voted Tuesday night to terminate the emergency ordinance on rental price gouging. KRCBs Adia White tells us what this means for the city’s tenants and landlords. Camille Escovedo contributed to this report. (Image Credit: piquels.com) -
December 11, 2019Death of Petaluma Man Calls Use of Carotid Hold Into Question
The death of a Petaluma man while in the custody of the Sheriff’s Office is raising questions about law enforcement oversight. 52-year old David Ward died the day before Thanksgiving after being placed in a carotid hold by a Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy. The exact cause of death is still under… -
December 11, 2019Santa Rosa Police Department Finishes Community Listening Sessions
The Santa Rosa Police Department recently completed five community listening sessions to find out how it can better serve the community. This is the first time the police department has completed a series of sessions with intent to incorporate the public’s feedback. KRCB’s Adia White attended a… -
December 07, 2019Sonoma County EDB Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center for Kincade Fire Victims
Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to California businesses and residents affected by the Kincade Fire that occurred October 23 – November 7, 2019. Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 20, representatives from the Small Business Administration will be on hand at the Sonoma County Disaster… -
December 05, 2019PG&E Announces $13.5 Billion Settlement With Victims Of Northern California Wildfires
Pacific Gas and Electric announced a $13.5 billion settlement with victims of the Camp Fire and 2017 Northern California wildfires Friday. The settlement is subject to approval by a bankruptcy court. -
December 05, 2019Can California Reduce Homelessness Through Better Prevention?
By David Wagner, KPCC A Chicago call center worker asks callers how they ended up on the verge of homelessness. Credit: DAVID WAGNER/KPCCDespite billions in new spending, the number of people experiencing homelessness keeps rising in cities across California. In Los Angeles, taxpayers have put $1.2… -
Dec 03, 2019Organization Works to Improve First Responder Mental Health
Firefighters and first responders are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty. North Bay Paramedic, Susan Farren, wants this to… -
Dec 02, 2019Local Non-Profits Running Out of Funding for Fire Aid
Many nonprofits are running out of aid for families who lost their homes or income during the Kincade Fire. KRCB’s Adia White visited one local… -
Nov 26, 2019On Thanksgiving, Remembering an Anniversary
On November 20, 1969, American Indian activists traveled to Alcatraz to begin an occupation of the prison island. It lasted 19 months. They were… -
Nov 14, 2019California Burning Podcast: The Science of Fire Behavior
The Camp Fire was the most destructive fire in California’s history. 19,000 homes were destroyed and at least 85 people were killed. But with so many… -
Nov 14, 2019New Documentary Celebrates First LGBTQ+ Native Powwow
In the film,Two-Spirit Powwow, Rick Bacigalupi follows the development of the first LGBTQI Native American powwow in the United States. Thousands… -
Nov 13, 2019Impacts Expected on Russian River After Kincade Fire
The Russian River provides water to as many as 700,000 local residents; close to a million visitors use the river for recreation in the summer.… -
Nov 11, 2019Healdsburg Residents Undeterred by Kincade Fire
After the Kincade fire, there’s some talk of folks pulling up stakes — tired of the alerts, the blackouts, the evacuations. But for two residents of… -
Nov 07, 2019A Year After the Camp Fire, Survivors Share Stories of Loss and Healing
A year ago today, 85 lives and over 13,000 homes were lost in the Camp Fire. With so much lost, resilience means something different to everyone.… -
Nov 06, 2019Building Resilience After Tragedy
Friday marks one year since the devastating Camp Fire. The anniversary, in addition to the Kincade Fire, will trigger traumatic memories for many in… -
Nov 06, 2019KBBF Radio Santa Rosa Updates Community During Kincade Fire
Our neighbor and partner KBBF FM Radio 89.1 has been recognized with two feature stories about their heroic efforts to make sure our community stayed…
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