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1 week ago | 
norcalpublicmedia.org | Michelle Marques
In May 2025, Los Cien hosted an Immigration Update in Rohnert Park. During this episode, host Michelle Marques explores the rapidly changing federal immigration policies that are directly impacting our neighbors. Hear firsthand about the urgent concerns bubbling up from the immigrant community, get clarity on common misconceptions, and, most importantly, learn what concrete actions to take right now to offer support.
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1 week ago | 
norcalpublicmedia.org | Michelle Marques
The stages have gone dark on BottleRock Napa Valley for this year. KRCB News has highlights from the festival.
“It’s my first time at BottleRock.”
That’s a tween wearing a button on her dress saying Eden’s First BottleRock. I was standing in line with Eden and her dad Brandon as we waited for our food in the Culinary Garden on Day 2 of BottleRock.
“Well we surprised her, she didn’t know she was going,” said Brandon.
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2 weeks ago | 
norcalpublicmedia.org | Michelle Marques
A new state bill by a Sonoma County legislator would make it easier for health clinics to negotiate prescription drug prices. It's now one step closer to the governor’s desk.
Before he was elected to the California Assembly, Chris Rogers was mayor of Santa Rosa. He says his new bill protects health clinics and Planned Parenthood's access to a federal discount prescription drug program.
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2 weeks ago | 
norcalpublicmedia.org | Michelle Marques
Community leaders and locals gathered on Sunday, May 18th to dedicate a building to the first Latino mayor of Healdsburg.
“Today I’m receiving the honor to have Healdsburg Community Center be named Abel De Luna Community Center. This belongs to all of us - this is history! This is Healdsburg making history!”
That’s Abel De Luna.
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3 weeks ago | 
norcalpublicmedia.org | Michelle Marques
Sonoma County is facing a concerning rise in new HIV diagnoses. This vital episode brings together host Michelle Marques with Miranda Patrick, Senior Public Health Nurse for Sonoma County DHS, and Nicole Price, a dedicated AIDS Activist and Advocate, to address this critical issue head-on. Learn about the current trends in HIV transmission within the county, understand the importance of getting tested, and discover the steps individuals can take to stay healthy.
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3 weeks ago | 
norcalpublicmedia.org | Michelle Marques
As warmer weather dries out the landscape, wildfire threats spike... and there are added concerns this year as federal funding cuts may make conditions worse.
Sonoma County supervisors have declared May as Wildfire Community Preparedness Month, and county spokesperson Matt Brown says the dry season comes earlier and earlier each year.
“We were starting this in July, and then June, and now it's May, and we're already starting to think about wildfire season,” said Brown.
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4 weeks ago | 
norcalpublicmedia.org | Michelle Marques
Imagine fighting wildfires from the air around the clock, even when smoke and darkness limit visibility. This episode delves into a groundbreaking project by NASA's Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations that's making this a potential reality.
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1 month ago | 
norcalpublicmedia.org | Michelle Marques
Every discarded item has a story, but what if that story didn't end in the landfill? This episode explores Zero Waste Sonoma's vital work in diverting waste through comprehensive recycling and composting efforts, and their proactive approach to waste reduction. Program Manager Sloane Pagal shares the philosophy behind their initiatives. Hear from the community of people who repair and mend broken items at Fix It Fairs in Rohnert Park and Forestville.
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1 month ago | 
norcalpublicmedia.org | Michelle Marques
The Santa Rosa Zine Fest is back this Saturday, May 3rd. Co-hosted by the Sonoma County Library and the Santa Rosa Zine Collective, it's a free, outdoor fair celebrating the D-I-Y ethos and connecting self-publishing writers and artists of all ages.
The term zine comes from the word “magazine” and many are made out of a single piece of cleverly folded paper.
“I think our first in-person event had about 20 zine makers exhibiting.
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1 month ago | 
norcalpublicmedia.org | Michelle Marques
A theater program at a Santa Rosa high school is being recognized by a prestigious national award.
As a reflection of life, theater can tackle uncomfortable subjects.
That was the case in November 2024 when high school students at ArtQuest Theatre Program at Santa Rosa High School performed a play called Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead.
The play was cancelled by Santa Rosa City Schools Superintendent Daisy Morales after the first performance due to complaints about the content.
