After a long, human-imposed absence, grey wolves may be starting to make a come-back in California.

Hunted to near-extinction, grey wolves are an endangered species that is beginning to rebound. Recent sightings and a new documentary are reigniting interest in this apex predator that has been absent from California for nearly a century.

Two screenings of the OR7 film in Santa Rosa this week are sold out, but you can see the trailer for it, and hear move about the history of wolves in California, on the North Bay Report webpage at krcb.org/news. You can also find this and past stories on our new North Bay Report Facebook page. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.

Cutting energy consumption over the past four decades has given California a big economic boost.

Reducing the energy used by buildings and appliances across California has saved consumers billions, while also creating jobs and stimulating other sectors of the economy. But there’s still more that needs to be done for the state to meet its long-term goals.

You can see the full report on the North Bay Report webpage at krcb.org/news. You can also find this and past stories on our new North Bay Report Facebook page. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.

High school counselors fill a lot of important roles, with caseloads that are overwhelming.

A high school guidance counselor juggles three overlapping roles: sorting out class scheduled, guiding students toward college or into vocational training, and supporting kids in times of emotional crises.

Find out more on the North Bay Report webpage at krcb.org/news. You can also find this and past stories on our new North Bay Report Facebook page. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.

George Houser, a life-long advocate for racial equality, was an early and influential civil rights advocate. He died quietly in Santa Rosa this week.

We remember him with excerpts from his 2010 interview with KRCB.

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A paperwork snafu is threatening to end the popular fund-raising concerts at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park.

The imposition of a strict limit on how many people can attend the fund-raising Funky Friday concerts at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park has left the future of the highly successful events in jeopardy.

See pictures from Funky Friday and more on the North Bay Report webpage at krcb.org/news. You can also find this and past stories on our new North Bay Report Facebook page. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.

Building an old-style tall ship in the modern day is a tall order. But one that’s being filled in a Sausalito shipyard.

A modern replica of an 18th century sailing ship—built to 80% scale—is taking shape on the edge of Richardson Bay. When it is finished, the new tall ship will mostly host educational trips for Bay Area school kids.

See pictures of the Matthew Turner taking shape on the North Bay Report webpage at krcb.org/news. You can also find this and past stories on our new North Bay Report Facebook page. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.

Think your backyard bird feeder is helping your feathered friends? Think again.

Have a bird feeder in your yard? You might want to get rid of it. On today's North Bay Report KRCB science reporter Danielle Venton looks at the effects of bird feeding to find that it might be doing more harm than good.

Find pointers for building a bird-friendly garden on our website at krcb.org/news. You can also find this and past stories on our new North Bay Report Facebook page. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.

Four months late, Sebastopol’s Community Hospital is close to reopening. But it’s not quite there yet.

How much longer until the former Palm Drive Hospital in Sebastopol reopens? It could be before the end of the month, but even now, that’s not yet a certainty.

There's more on the North Bay Report webpage at krcb.org/news. You can also find this and past stories on our new North Bay Report Facebook page. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.

Home health care workers are now at the center of Sonoma County’s Living Wage campaign.

County supervisors endorsed a $15 per hour living wage for some county employees in June, but are facing continuing pressure to extend that benefit to include home health care workers.

There's more on the North Bay Report webpage at krcb.org/news. You can also find this and past stories on our new North Bay Report Facebook page. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.

How many Rosie the Riveters can gather in a Richmond Park next Saturday? Maybe enough to set a new world record.

The world record for the Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Rosie the Riveter, is not yet held by the Richmond museum that bears her name. But they are out to capture it next Saturday.

For costume details and other information about the event—and the museum-- visit the North Bay Report webpage at krcb.org/news. You can also find this and past stories on our new North Bay Report Facebook page. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.