KRCB-TV (Rohnert Park, CA)

KRCB, which operates on virtual channel 22 (and VHF digital channel 5), is a television station affiliated with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). It is licensed in Cotati, California, and provides coverage to the San Francisco Bay Area. The station is owned by Northern California Public Media and is closely linked to KRCB-FM (91.1), a member of National Public Radio (NPR). Both KRCB stations share their studio facilities located on Labath Avenue in Rohnert Park, while the TV station's transmitter can be found at Sutro Tower in San Francisco.

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Connect the Bay: Rising Phoenix Lion Dancers

3 days ago | norcalpublicmedia.org | Kelly Olsen

Rising Phoenix Dragon and Lion Dance Association practices the art of modern lion dancing with team members mostly from San Jose’s Eastside neighborhoods. They are a young and dynamic multicultural group that has been around for over twenty years. From high school students to young professionals, they strive to keep the traditional art of lion dance alive. For more information, visit https://www.rpliondance.com
Court allows cuts to Sonoma State athletic programs, majors to proceed

4 days ago | norcalpublicmedia.org | Greta Mart

Sonoma State University will be allowed to cut all its athletic programs to try to reduce a nearly $24 million budget deficit, a Sonoma County Superior Court judge ruled Friday. The university's board of directors decided in January to ax all the university's athletic programs, which competed in the NCAA's Division II, along with several academic departments and degrees.
Portable Airspace Management System: NASA and CAL FIRE Collaborate to

1 week 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.
How tariffs on Chinese imports are impacting local businesses

1 week ago | norcalpublicmedia.org | Tina Caputo |Greta Mart

This year, President Trump imposed new tariffs of 145 percent on all Chinese goods coming into the United States. While it may seem like the tariffs mainly affect huge global companies like Amazon, local retailers say tariffs are also having a big impact on small local businesses that rely on Chinese imports. Asia Mart in Santa Rosa is one of them. Owner Philip Ma points out that many of the grocery store’s items, from rice to condiments to Sichuan peppercorns, come from China.
Repair as Resistance: Zero Waste Sonoma's Strategy for a Sustainable F

2 weeks 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.
Press Democrat announces surprise sale to MediaNews Group

2 weeks ago | norcalpublicmedia.org | Noah Abrams

In a surprise twist The Press Democrat newspaper is announcing its sale, not to Hearst Media, nor the local investor group led by Bill and Cindy Gallaher, but to Alden Capital. The Press Democrat staff is reporting that Sonoma Media Investments, the paper's parent company, has sold to MediaNews Group. Phil Barber, a reporter and member of the Press Democrat Guild, said staff learned of the sale Thursday afternoon.
Black bear killed in truck collision near Forestville

2 weeks ago | norcalpublicmedia.org | Mark Prell |Greta Mart

It's unknown exactly how many black bears live in Sonoma County, but one had a fatal encounter this week near Forestville. A four hundred-thirty pound male black bear was stuck and killed on River Road. CHP Public Information Officer David deRutte told KRCB News the bear was hit by a Chevy pickup truck at 4:38 am Tuesday morning along westbound River Road at Trenton Road. The driver of the truck was not injured, and the bear initially survived the impact.
A black bear has a fatal encounter on a Sonoma County road

2 weeks ago | norcalpublicmedia.org | Mark Prell

It's unknown exactly how many black bears live in Sonoma County, but one had a fatal encounter near Forestville. A four hundred-thirty pound male black bear was stuck and killed on River Road Tuesday morning. CHP Public Information Officer David Durette said the bear was hit by a Chevy pickup truck at 4:38 am along westbound River Road at Trenton Road. The driver of the truck was not injured, and the bear initially survived the impact.
Roseland College Prep school slated to close after 2025-26 school year

2 weeks ago | norcalpublicmedia.org | Noah Abrams

Among the Sonoma County school campuses set to close in the coming years: Roseland College Prep; not to be confused with Roseland University Prep. Roseland College Prep is a public charter school located on Ursuline Road near Cardinal Newman, just north of Santa Rosa city limits. Founded in 2012, Roseland College Prep is part of the small Roseland School District, which hasn't been immune to the decline in school aged children in Sonoma County, said Superintendent Raúl Guerrero.
Santa Rosa Zine Fest celebrates creativity and self expression

2 weeks 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.