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KRCB's Firecast

KRCB Sonoma County News brings you the FireCast dashboard.
FireCast is your one-stop news site for fire monitoring maps and data.
Also available on the NorCal Public Media Free Mobile app.

Sonoma County FIRST NEWS Podcast

Sonoma County FIRST NEWS is your weekday news podcast from KRCB 104.9 FM.
Get the top local news stories and weather forecasts you need to start your day.

Climate California

Climate change demands new solutions - and new stories.
This is an invitation to Climate California, an original NorCal series that reminds us of the beauty of the world and the power we already have.

THE 707

Listen to the all-new half-hour weekly radio show and podcast, airing Fridays at 6 PM on KRCB 104.9 FM.
Michelle Marques, host of The 707, delivers compelling stories, rich soundscapes, and fresh perspectives from Sonoma County and beyond.

Center for Environmental Reporting

The Center for Environmental Reporting at NorCal Public Media covers the most important environmental stories of our time.
Find out more about our local and national TV shows, radio programs, news and podcasts.

Local News

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North Bay candidates vie for California’s Assembly District 12 seat ahead of June primary

The first three candidates on the ballot are Eli Beckman, a councilmember and business owner from Corte Madera, Jackie Elward, a Rohnert Park councilwoman and educator and Eric Lucan, a Marin County supervisor from Novato.

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Sonoma County releases 2025 ICE data at Truth Act forum as community packs chambers

Most public commenters criticized the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office as the only county agency that still communicates with ICE, saying they don’t want tax dollars supporting that cooperation.

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Three candidates vie to replace Sen. Mike McGuire in District 2

The seat has been held by Mike McGuire since 2014. McGuire is now running for Congress, opening the seat for three contenders.

Television

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Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution

Thursday, May 14 and 21 at 8pm on KRCB Lucy Worsley investigates one of history’s most explosive break-ups: the 18th century split between Britain and its 13 North American colonies.

Radio

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Kids Behind the Mic: The 2026 NPR Student Podcast Challenge

Sonoma County students and other youth from around the country share their stories via podcasting.

Local News

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Rogers highlights healthcare and climate priorities in bid for state Assembly

The District 2 Assembly seat is currently held by Chris Rogers, the Santa Rosa Democrat elected in 2024.

Arts & Culture

Public Media: America's Town Square

What connects us as a community? NorCal Public Media President and CEO Darren LaShelle explores how public media brings people together.

Environment

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Cotton-Top Tamarins are a small monkey known for its unique hairstyle and high pitched vocalizations native to North Colombian forests.

Live Stream

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Becoming Daisy Astraea: A Story of Self-Expression and Pride

Becoming Daisy Astraea: A Story of Self-Expression and Pride

Justin knew he was different growing up, but did not find a supportive environment where he could express himself until college. Now no one is holding him back as he embraces his passion for drag perf...

LGBTQ+ Wellness in San Jose | Sun’s Story

LGBTQ+ Wellness in San Jose | Sun’s Story

Identifying as non-binary, Sun enjoys their work doing outreach to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults through San Jose’s nonprofit agency LGBTQ Wellness. Sun shares that “It’s so vital for queer youth to s...

STEM Girl Power | Teen Podcaster Amplifies Women with Tech Stories

STEM Girl Power | Teen Podcaster Amplifies Women with Tech Stories

Teen podcaster Aarna Sahu has been reaching young women and girls around the globe through her podcast “Aarna’s News.” On her program she interviews women leaders in the technology industry who have e...

Finding Belonging | Kevin Villegas Inspires LGBTQ+ Youth

Finding Belonging | Kevin Villegas Inspires LGBTQ+ Youth

Since joining San Jose’s LGBTQ Youth Space Speakers Bureau, 24-year-old Kevin Villegas shares his personal story with other young people about growing up between different worlds and not always being...

Outside the Box | Inspiring LGBTQ+ Youth to Embrace Their Identity

Outside the Box | Inspiring LGBTQ+ Youth to Embrace Their Identity

As a queer, agender 19-year-old, Wycoff Higgins wants to connect with other young people about their journey. They volunteer as a public speaker as part of San Jose’s LGBTQ Youth Space Speakers Bureau...

Caregiving Isn't Just a Job | Lolo's Story

Caregiving Isn't Just a Job | Lolo's Story

As part of a new PBS initiative that explores the challenges and joys of caregivers in America, NorCal Public Media is highlighting two care workers in Sonoma County who are part of the Fijian communi...

NorCal Public Media Construction Commencement

NorCal Public Media Construction Commencement

Northern California Public Media (NorCal) has begun renovations on its new headquarters in Rohnert Park, a significant step in expanding its commitment to public service broadcasting. This state-of-th...

Connect the Bay: Indian Health Center

Connect the Bay: Indian Health Center

Culture is Medicine—that’s the belief of Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley, where American Indians and Alaska Natives can find high quality, culturally competent medical and wellness services...

Bay Area Bountiful: Urban Bobcats

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Bay Area Bountiful: Urban Bobcats

Bobcats in the city? Shravan Sundaram has the evidence: stunning images he has captured of the elusive felines living as our neighbors in very close proximity. A wildlife photographer and environmenta...

The Bird Woman of Alcatraz

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The Bird Woman of Alcatraz

Biologist Lidia D’Amico is a rarity – a Latina, first generation American, the first in her family to go to college and a National Park Service ranger. The same can be said of Lawrencium and Dick, the...

Connect the Bay: Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District

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Connect the Bay: Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District

Chairperson Jeffrey Myers leads us on a walking tour through an exciting area of Oakland: the newly formed Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District. This district will foster a community where every Oakland...

Mycelium Youth Network

Mycelium Youth Network

Mycelium Youth Network trains youth in both climate adaptation and mitigation. Its Gaming for Justice program provides homebrewed roleplaying campaigns where adventurers use teamwork and problem-solvi...

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