Some folks in Petaluma take the idea of localism very seriously. And they’re letting McDonald's know that. The story behind their TV ad rebuttal.

Filming a TV spot for a McDonald's egg sandwich in Petaluma may have seemed cute to their marketing team - and the former Egg Basket of the World does look good in it - but the fast food giant is getting some pushback from local advocates for localism.

You can see the full McDonald's ad, and the hometown response to it on the North Bay Report webpage at radio.krcb.org/news. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.

Climate change is already underway, so what should be done to adapt to it? A new report identifies area of need.

Limiting the extent of climate change remains a priority for Sonoma County. But we should be preparing to live with it, too. A new report examines the hazards that need to be addressed.

You can see the full report, and hear more about it, on the North Bay Report webpage at radio.krcb.org/news. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.

In the future, will there be enough water go around for humans and the environment? This week, salmon ecologists and restoration planners try to make it all work.

A few decades ago, dams seemed like great things – they stored water and produced hydroelectricity. Today though, in a push to restore rivers and habitat, many want to see dams torn down. KRCB science reporter Danielle Venton has more …

Watch the trailer for Dam Nation and learn more about the Salmon Restoration Federation on our website at radio.krcb.org/news. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.

How many different wild bird species actually breed locally? A county-wide census is underway.

Every 20 years, the local Audubon Society conducts a census of the bird species that live and breed in Sonoma County. Their most recent five-year effort is now in its final stages.

Find out more, and see a map of the areas where access is still needed, on the North Bay Report webpage at radio.krcb.org/news. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.

Solar power is nothing new; it has a history that reaches back 6000 years to ancient China.

What do Socrates, Leonardo Da Vinci and Albert Einstein have in common? They were all early advocates for the use of solar energy.

Solar historian John Perlin will offer two local presentations on the subject tomorrow, at SRJC at noon, and at 7 pm at the Sebastopol Grange. Find details on the North Bay Report webpage at radio.krcb.org/news. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.

What happens to undocumented immigrants who are arrested?

Despite President Obama’s move to ease the threat of deportation for a sizable segment of undocumented immigrants, federal immigration officers continue to arrest and detain such people, including here in the Bay Area. Many of them are then held at the medium-security West County Detention Facility in Richmond. Reporter Mary Rees has more.

This story was first reported and broadcast on KALW in San Francisco, and is used here with their permission. You can find previous North Bay Reports on immigration issues archived on the North Bay Report webpage - radio.krcb.org/news. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.

California law makes meaningful police oversight difficult, but not impossible for Sonoma County.

After 14 months, the Community and Local Law Enforcement Task Force convened by Sonoma County Supervisors has made public its varied policy recommendations. Today we conclude our 3-part series on their work with a look at the recommendations from the Law Enforcement Accountability subcommittee.

Before the Task Force recommendations are submitted to the Board of Supervisors in April, a public comment period is now open through the end of this month. We have posted the link where you can do so on the North Bay Report webpage radio.krcb.org/news. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.

What should local law enforcement do differently after the Andy Lopez shooting? Public comments are being sought on some recommendations.

After 14 months, the Community and Local Law Enforcement Task Force convened by Sonoma County Supervisors has made public its varied policy recommendations. Today we begin a 3-part series with a look at the ideas that came out of its subcommittee on Community Policing.

Before the Task Force recommendations are submitted to the Board of Supervisors next month, a public comment period is now open through the end of March. We’ve posted the link where you can do so on the North Bay Report webpage at radio.krcb.org/news. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.

How to promote community healing after the Andy Lopez shooting? A county Task Force has offered 10 suggestions.

After 14 months, the Community and Local Law Enforcement Task Force convened by Sonoma County Supervisors has made public its varied policy recommendations. Today we continue our 3-part series on their work with a look at the ideas that came out of its subcommittee on Community Engagement and Healing.

Before the Task Force recommendations are submitted to the Board of Supervisors in April, a public comment period is now open through the end of this month. We’ve posted the link where you can do so on the North Bay Report webpage at radio.krcb.org/news. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.

Local trade unions and educators are teaming up to offer some high school students a boost into apprenticeship programs.

A new partnership between local construction trades and the Sonoma County Office of Education is getting underway this week, a program that will offer at-risk youth a pathway towards a union apprenticeship.

You can also revisit past stories on the North Bay Report webpage at radio.krcb.org/news. You can comment, share and like us there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.