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Martin Zuniga is a sculptor and painter. His home was surrounded by fire in October 2017. Through a mentorship and teaching project with youth, Zuniga created a mural project that reflects themes of endurance, survival, and endurance.- Details
Mark “Mooka” Rennick, the owner of Prairie Sun Recording Studios, produced and performed on a benefit CD called “Out of the Fire.” The proceeds will go to replace the instruments musicians and music students lost in the fire.
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Found object artist Adam Shaw and his family survived the North Bay Wildfires fighting back the flames around their Sonoma Valley home. The objects he has collected and curated are used within his evocative works of art to express the damage that trauma can inflict, and also the hope that it can inspire.- Details
Musician Eki Shola and her family narrowly escaped the North Bay Wildfires. Shola lost her home, instruments, and creative archive of music. She perseveres by creating new music that expresses her new appreciation for life. Music is a family affair with Eki Shola, her father has created new percussion sounds using found objects from the wreckage of the fire.
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On Monday night, The City of Santa Rosa invited the community to attend a ceremony and express themselves with chalk art in Courthouse Square.
KRCB reporter Adia White met the Terrazas family there. She listened to the stories of 15-year-old Isabella and younger brother Jesse.Their family was separated after they lost their home in the Tubb’s fire. They are now living apart with friends and other family members. 
The Terrazas family, with 15-year-old Isabella on the left and 12-year-old Jesse in the middle. Credit: Adia White
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New media artists Kimberly Koym-Murteira is preserving memories of the North Bay Wildfires through the unique medium of glass storage jars that project video footage. Koym-Murteira views this capture and display technique as a way to store and share memories that have shaped our community.- Details
Coffey Park resident Lisa Mast (right) with friend. Credit: Adia White - Details
Guitarist Volker Strifler cannot imagine what it would be like for a musician to lose all of their instruments in a natural disaster. Instruments become a part of the musician. This inspired him to collaborate on the benefit music CD “Out of the Fire.” He believes we need to focus on the spirit as well as the physical aspects of fire recovery.
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November 14, 2019California Burning Podcast: The Science of Fire Behavior
The Camp Fire was the most destructive fire in California’s history. 19,000 homes were destroyed and at least 85 people were killed. But with so many fuel-laden forests, the question becomes not why this happened, but why we haven’t seen more disasters of this scale? Matt Fidler, the creator of the…
November 14, 2019New Documentary Celebrates First LGBTQ+ Native Powwow
In the film,Two-Spirit Powwow, Rick Bacigalupi follows the development of the first LGBTQI Native American powwow in the United States. Thousands travel from across the region to attend this annual gathering in San Francisco. KRCB’s Adia White has a preview of the film. Next year's two-spirit…
November 13, 2019Impacts Expected on Russian River After Kincade Fire
The Russian River provides water to as many as 700,000 local residents; close to a million visitors use the river for recreation in the summer. Reporter Pamela Lorence visited Healdsburg last week to meet with Don McEnhill, the head of the nonprofit group Russian Riverkeeper. He told her how…
November 11, 2019Healdsburg Residents Undeterred by Kincade Fire
After the Kincade fire, there’s some talk of folks pulling up stakes — tired of the alerts, the blackouts, the evacuations. But for two residents of Healdsburg, the latest fire has only deepened their love of home. Pamela Lorence has the story. (Photo: Healdsburg Downtown. Credit: Prayitno via…
November 07, 2019A Year After the Camp Fire, Survivors Share Stories of Loss and Healing
A year ago today, 85 lives and over 13,000 homes were lost in the Camp Fire. With so much lost, resilience means something different to everyone. NSPR's Sarah Bohannon tells us how survivors are sharing their process of healing with others. (Image: Jessica Tunis at the Tubbs Fire anniversary.…
November 06, 2019Building Resilience After Tragedy
Friday marks one year since the devastating Camp Fire. The anniversary, in addition to the Kincade Fire, will trigger traumatic memories for many in our community. But hardship can be used to build strength. Joyce-Mikal Flynn is a professor of nursing at California State University Sacramento and…
Nov 06, 2019KBBF Radio Santa Rosa Updates Community During Kincade Fire
Our neighbor and partner KBBF FM Radio 89.1 has been recognized with two feature stories about their heroic efforts to make sure our community stayed…
Nov 06, 20192017 Lessons Saved Lives and Property During Kincade Fire
In an article last week, Laura Hagar, editor of the Sonoma West Times and News asked the question we're all asking: How was the loss of property and…
Nov 05, 2019'Halloween Do-Over' Brings Joy to Healdsburg After Fire
by Matt Villano When it became clear that Healdsburg was downgrading its evacuation status on Halloween, two local women figured most people would…
Nov 04, 2019Documentary "Men Caring" Honors Those Who Support Adults With Disabilities
In his film, "Men Caring", Bill Chayes breaks down stereotypes about adults living with disabilities and their caregivers. One of the stereotypes he…
Nov 04, 2019School Closure Announcements for the Week of Monday, November 4
Most Sonoma County schools have reopened, but the following school districts have reported their school schedules for next week. Geyserville Unified…
Nov 04, 2019Local Assistance Center Will Open Today Through Wednesday in Healdsburg
All County of Sonoma offices will be open for business Monday, November 4, at 8 am. To better serve residents directly impacted by the Kincade Fire,…
Nov 01, 2019The Current PG&E Power Shutoff – Emergency Information
The following information is provided by the Sonoma County Joint Information Center (JIC). WEATHER The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Red…
Oct 31, 2019Power Shut Off Prompts Modified Hours, Closures for Some Santa Rosa Schools
Due to the latest information we have just received from PG&E about the anticipated Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event, the following schools…
Oct 31, 2019PG&E Initiates Second Public Safety Power Shut Off in October - What You Need to Know
A Red Flag Warning, issued by the National Weather Service, is in effect through Thursday at 4pm. As a result, the Santa Rosa Fire Department will be…
Oct 29, 2019Code Blue Advisory Especially Concerning for Those Living Outside
Sonoma County issued a code blue advisory, meaning near-freezing temperatures are expected in the county over the next few days. The weather, in…