What was it like to live in California on July 4, 1776?

This fourth of July, we take a look at what California was

like on Independence Day in 1776. From our partners at North State Public Radio

we’re proud to present this holiday special.

For a link to more episodes of “Up the Road” from our

partners at North State Public Radio, visit norcalpublicmedia.org.

Mid-June, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors adopted a $1.78 billion budget for the next fiscal year. The new budget resulted in $14 million in unfulfilled funding requests and cut nine county jobs of a staff of about 4,000. The county requested the state cover the property tax loss from the 2017 wildfires, but that […]

      

Mid-June, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors adopted a $1.78

billion budget for the next fiscal year. The new budget resulted in $14 million

in unfulfilled funding requests and cut nine county jobs of a staff of about

4,000. The county requested the state cover the property tax loss from the 2017

wildfires, but that backfill was unavailable from Sacramento this year. KRCB’s

Adia White talked with chair of the board of supervisors, David Rabbitt about

how the changes in the budget will affect Sonoma County residents.

To learn more about changes in the Sonoma County budget

visit norcalpublicmedia.org.

This spring, there was strong support in the state legislature for senate bill 50. SB 50 would have rewritten zoning laws to allow for more housing to be built along transit lines and near job centers. But despite bipartisan support, the bill was delayed until at least 2020. San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener authored […]

      

This spring, there was strong support in the state legislature for senate bill 50. SB 50 would have rewritten zoning laws to allow for more housing to be built along transit lines and near job centers. But despite bipartisan support, the bill was delayed until at least 2020. San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener authored the bill. He spoke with KRCB’s Steve Mencher about his next steps.

To learn more about ongoing efforts to protect California’s renters and diverse communities; watch our recent news special Connect the Bay, on norcalpublicmedia.org

Hate crimes are on the rise across the nation and here in the North Bay. In response, The Interfaith Council of Sonoma County started a campaign to spread kindness. KRCB’s Adia White talked with council chair Mohammad Jabbari and reverend Tara Steele to learn how faith-based groups are working together to fight hate. Jabbari starts […]

      

Hate crimes are on the rise across the nation and here in

the North Bay. In response, The Interfaith Council of Sonoma County started a

campaign to spread kindness. KRCB’s Adia White talked with council chair

Mohammad Jabbari and reverend Tara Steele to learn how faith-based groups are

working together to fight hate. Jabbari starts the interview by reading a poem.

To learn more about the United in Kindness campaign visit

norcalpublicmedia.org.

For many who lost their homes in the North Bay fires, rental vouchers provided by homeowner’s insurance policies are about to expire.  As the two-year anniversary of the North Bay fires approaches, those who lost their homes are racing to meet a deadline to finish rebuilding. Representatives from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home […]

      

For many who lost their homes in the North Bay fires, rental

vouchers provided by homeowner’s insurance policies are about to expire. 

As the two-year anniversary of the North Bay fires

approaches, those who lost their homes are racing to meet a deadline to finish

rebuilding. Representatives from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home

Safety hosted an event at the Santa Rosa Junior College last week. In

yesterday’s report, we shared their tips about hardening your home to lessen

the risk of wildfire. In today’s report, KRCB’s Adia White covers their advice

for home insurance policyholders. 

To listen to part one of this report about how to improve

your property for fire season visit norcalpublicmedia.org

Remember the story of the three little pigs? One fire expert reenacted the tale to show homeowners which building material is the most fire resistant. As we head into summer and hot weather, homeowners are looking for ways to protect their properties from wildfire. KRCB’s Adia White attended an event at the Santa Rosa Junior […]