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Science & Health News
October 06, 2023
What Is Groundwater?
There is more fresh water stored underground in Northern California than is accessible from surface water sources, such as lakes, rivers and streams. To understand just how essential groundwater is, we’ll need to learn about how it is stored in the earth, how we bring it to the surface, and how it…
August 24, 2023
Science for Kids and Families
Coyotes are wild animals that are fun to watch, but good to give plenty of space. Critter Cam host Tracey Simmons explains. Other videos explore river otters, black tailed deer, butterflies, and mountain lions. WATCH VIDEOS
February 14, 2023
Connect the Bay: Mental Health – San Mateo County
In light of recent occurrences of gun violence in California, Ziomara Ochoa-Rodriguez, Deputy Director of San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, has important advice for those in need of assistance.
February 03, 2023
Connect the Bay: Mental Health – Prof. Shortell
In light of recent occurrences of gun violence in California, Professor Emeritus Stephen Shortell of the UC Berkeley School of Public Health has important advice for those in need of assistance. His message: There are resources available, and many people who want to help.
November 21, 2022
Housing & Homelessness
From Homeless to Housed: Labath Landing The City of Rohnert Park’s unsheltered population has increased fivefold in 7 years to over 250 people in 2022. From Homeless to Housed focuses on the people and institutions addressing homelessness in our communities. We hear from those designing and…
October 11, 2021
Brightline Defense Air Quality
Executive Director Eddie Ahn of Brightline Defense is a passionate advocate for the underserved of San Francisco. We climb up to the roof with he and his team as they install an air quality sensor near a busy City freeway interchange so that it can start monitoring pollution there. Data collected…
Oct 11, 2021
Standford Smoke Research
What impact is pollution from wildfire smoke having on our health?
Sep 30, 2021
Silicon Valley Water Purification Plant
Valley Water Board Chair Tony Estremera proclaims: "In Silicon Valley, we believe in science!" Based on this, authorities have made a bold plan for…
Dec 06, 2020
Coronavirus Is Surging: How Severe Is Your State's Outbreak?
More than 14 million people in the U.S. have had confirmed coronavirus infections and more than 350,000 have died of COVID-19. Tens of thousands of…
Nov 05, 2020
California Protects Homeowners From Having Fire Insurance Dropped — Again
By James Bikales November 5, 2020 As this year’s historic wildfire season winds down, Californians living in fire-prone territory got temporary…
Oct 23, 2020
The ‘Speed of Trust’: California Wants Statewide Panel to Review Any COVID Vaccine
By Ana B. Ibarra October 19, 2020 Coronavirus vaccines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in coming months will not be distributed in…
Oct 19, 2020
Register for Rebuilding and Resiliency: How We Need to Handle Wildfires From Now On
By Vanessa Richardson, CalMatters October 8, 2020 California has been hit hard in recent years by wildfires, but the deadliest and most destructive…
Oct 05, 2020
Unsafe To Drink: Wildfires Threaten Rural Towns With Tainted Water
by Rachel Becker, Cal Matters October 5, 2020 "Homes destroyed by the LNU Lighting Complex Fire are interspersed with untouched homes above Lake…
Sep 28, 2020
Glass Fire Photos Show Overnight Firefight and Evacuations
September 28, 2020 Photography by Erik Castro, Photojournalist Erik Castro is a Santa Rosa-based photojournalist who started his career covering…
Sep 18, 2020
Track County COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the nation, understanding the pandemic’s effect on your local area can be difficult. That’s why four public…
Sep 15, 2020
Trump and Newsom: Political Frenemies Make Nice Amid California’s Mounting Disasters
By Laurel Rosenhall, Cal Matters September 14, 2020 It was looking a little lonely on the tarmac when President Donald Trump arrived in California…
Sep 10, 2020
‘I Was Looking For Someone Like Me’ – Is Peer Counseling The Answer?
By Jocelyn Wiener, Cal Matters September 8, 2020 Keris Jän Myrick keeps a photo on her desk of the woman who helped transform her life. As a Black…
Aug 28, 2020
Monitor Sonoma County Evacuations and Fire Cameras
Use the interactive map below to monitor evacuations in Sonoma County. Click on the red arrows to see the view from Cal Fire cameras. If you have…
Coronavirus Resources
May 14, 2021
Help Us Investigate PG&E’s Power Lines
California’s public radio stations are investigating the safety of Pacific Gas & Electric Company’s power lines ahead of wildfire season. We want your help. Email pictures of the lines in your area to fires@kqed.org Pacific Gas and Electric Company has sparked some of the state’s deadliest…
April 22, 2021
Residents react to the Chauvin verdict
Photo of a Black Lives Matter Protest in 2020. (Photo by Adia White)Santa Rosa Jr. College student and activist Caitie Ferro cried when she first heard the news that Derek Chauvin was guilty of murder, and thought the dozens of marches she went to over the past year might have led to change. "All…
April 20, 2020
Tips for Spotting Fake News Stories — And Where to Find Sources You Can Trust
Anytime there’s a significant news event — like a global pandemic, for example — you can expect misinformation to spread across the Internet. “Fake news” means stories that contain fabricated information, or information that’s based on rumor, shoddy methodology or a partisan agenda. With the…
April 17, 2020
Recursos Alimentarios Durante COVID-19
La alimentacion es una gran prioridad para muchos durante esta pandemia de COVID-19- cómo mantener a su familia alimentada en medio de despidos del trabajo, preocupaciones sobre salidas para conseguir comestibles y la posibilidad de transmisión por medio de los alimentos, todo mientras se trata de…
April 14, 2020
COVID-19: Food Resources
Food is top of mind for many during the COVID-19 pandemic — how to keep your family fed amid layoffs, concerns about grocery outings and food transmission, all while trying to maintain social distance. If you’re struggling to put food on the table, have questions about food safety or need help…
April 10, 2020
COVID-19: Recursos Para Indocumentados y Sin Beneficios
English version available here. A medida que la pandemia de coronavirus da vuelta la economía de la nación y deja a muchos sin trabajo, los inmigrantes indocumentados son particularmente vulnerables. En esta página encontrará recursos para ayudar a los miembros de la comunidad indocumentados y que…
Apr 07, 2020
COVID-19: Resources for the Undocumented and Uninsured
As the coronavirus pandemic upends the nation’s economy and leaves many without work, undocumented immigrants are particularly vulnerable. On this…
Apr 03, 2020
COVID-19: Santa Clara County Resources
Santa Clara County’s Public Health Department is providing detailed information about COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospital capacity on several data…
Apr 03, 2020
COVID-19: How to Help
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take lives and strain resources, you might be wondering how you can help. Perhaps the most important thing you…
Mar 31, 2020
Santa Rosa Police Department Mourns Loss of Detective
Updated March 31, 2020, 4:00 p.m. The Santa Rosa Police Department reported today that Detective Marylou Armer passed away from complications from…
Mar 31, 2020
Coronavirus Resources
The coronavirus pandemic has created new challenges for communities throughout the world. Whether you need help getting access to food, filing for…
Mar 30, 2020
COVID-19: Financial Resources for Sonoma County Residents
California and the nation have seen a surge in unemployment claims as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to close their doors, leaving…
Mar 30, 2020
Help the Sonoma County Library Tell the Story of Life During COVID-19
The Sonoma County Library will be documenting life during the coronavirus pandemic with a special collection, and you’re invited to contribute. The…
Mar 29, 2020
California’s Shelter-In-Place Order, Explained
By Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters As President Donald Trump considers easing national restrictions by Easter, Californians are into their first week of…
Mar 29, 2020
Santa Rosa Outlines COVID-19 Support for Homeless
The city of Santa Rosa says it’s following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect people experiencing…
Mar 28, 2020
Los Angeles Will Mirror New York As Coronavirus Surges, Newsom and Garcetti Warn
By Judy Lin, Ben Christopher and Matt Levin, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti issued dire warnings Friday that the…
Mar 28, 2020
COVID-19: Sonoma County Resources for Seniors and Vulnerable Populations
On March 17, Sonoma County’s health officer issued an order for all residents to shelter in place to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The order…
Mar 27, 2020
Here’s What Happens to Science When California’s Researchers Shelter in Place
By Rachel Becker, CalMatters As California officials desperately try to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, Chris Miller is coaxing a sample of…
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