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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 20, 2019Roseland Mural Welcomed into the Community
Martín Zúñiga created a vibrant mural this summer with about a dozen young women from the Santa Rosa community. It's at Roseland Elementary: A Leadership Academy, and it represents the movement of the young people there toward education and giving back. We talk with the artist and Michelle Leisen,…
August 19, 2019Annual Mochilada Backpack Giveaway Kicks off the School Year
Mochila is a Spanish word for backpack – and in Santa Rosa, the annual Mochilada is a giveaway of packs full of school supplies for kids as they start the new school year. Although families were excited to celebrate the end of summer vacation, they were also anxious over immigration raids and the…
August 16, 2019Portraits of Unhoused Neighbors Emphasize Humanity
The Second Annual Festival of Belonging returns to Santa Rosa on September 13th and 14th. With artful image and thought-provoking conversation, this year's Festival focuses on homelessness and how it affects the community as a whole. The Festival is a free community event – all are welcome. Events…
August 15, 2019Schulz Museum Celebrates Woodstock Festival on its 50th Anniversary
After their disastrous performance at Woodstock, the Grateful Dead almost dropped out of the music business entirely. Fifty years later, Drummer Mickey Hart now laughs at himself for thinking that moment would ruin his career. Hart spoke at the Schultz museum on August 3rd, along with his wife…
August 15, 2019Protesters Urge Sonoma County to Divest from Private Prisons
On July 23rd, protestors gathered to call on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Their demand? Begin a process that could lead the county to divest taxpayers’ money from certain banks. Banks that have ties to migrant detention facilities. But when do ethics overpower financial incentives?…
August 13, 2019Local Priest Reacts to National Cathedral Statement on Trump
On July 30, the Washington National Cathedral released a statement strongly condemning the rhetoric of President Donald Trump. This was before the most recent shootings in El Paso and Dayton and in the context of Trump's inflammatory remarks about Rep. Elijah Cummings and the city of Baltimore as…
Aug 13, 2019Agencies Face Stricter Guidelines When Evicting the Homeless
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…
Aug 08, 2019Santa Rosa Holds Public Hearing on PG&E Rate Hike
The California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) is holding hearings across the state to listen to public opinion on Pacific Gas and Electric's (PG&E)…
Aug 08, 2019Bohemian Club Provides Talent for Monte Rio Variety Show
The Monte Rio Variety show is an annual event put on by volunteers in the community. But the talent, most of which is kept under wraps until show…
Aug 08, 2019Bohemian Grove Annual Encampment Ends for the Summer
About two hours north of San Francisco, nestled under the towering redwoods of Monte Rio, the Bohemian Grove just concluded its 18-day long,…
Aug 07, 2019Residents Celebrate Agricultural Roots at Sonoma County Fair
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…
Aug 06, 2019Rep. Huffman Talks Local Issues and Trump at Point Reyes
In a standing-room-only Town Hall at the Point Reyes Dance Palace, Rep. Jared Huffman answered questions for nearly an hour and a half on Monday,…
Aug 05, 2019Families Celebrate Sonoma County Fair Despite Increased Security
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.…
Aug 01, 2019Officials Address Safety Along SMART Train Corridor
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…
Jul 31, 2019Supervisor Zane Cites Progress, Concerns in Kaiser Talks
Sonoma County Supervisor Shirlee Zane was in our studios recently, talking about a group she has formed to meet with the CEO of Kaiser Permanente,…
Jul 30, 2019Grand Jury Commends Sonoma County Jail Mental Health Program
In Sonoma County, as elsewhere, jails increasingly serve as mental health facilities. In its yearly report, the Sonoma County Grand Jury commended a…