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Mar 22, 2026

Greetings from Petaluma

Local historian and archivist, Katherine Rinehart, introduces The Petaluma Signs Project, which is dedicated to preserving historic signs. First on the list is Poehlmann Hatchery’s iconic chick sign. It's the city's oldest surviving neon landmark.

Mar 15, 2026

Greetings from Santa Rosa

Luna Media USA, which operates the radio stations La Maquina Musical and La Musikera in Santa Rosa, sees cultural visibility as essential for the Latino community, especially during a time of heightened immigration enforcement fears. Operations…

Mar 08, 2026

Greetings from West County

David Healy is a boardmember with The Sonoma County Mycological Association (SOMA) a non-profit group dedicated to learning about local mushrooms and fungi, supporting mycological research through scholarships and educating the public about the…

Mar 01, 2026

Greetings from Guerneville

The first Russian River Fungi Fest drew thousands of mushroom enthusiasts to downtown Guerneville to celebrate the region’s fungal diversity with workshops, foraging expeditions and a market featuring more than 100 vendors. The Russian River…

Feb 22, 2026

Greetings from Monte Rio

Monte Rio resident, Tomas Wischerath is the creator of the HABITAAT music project, which uses a creative mixture of natural sounds, hyphy melodies, and euphoric dance beats to bridge the gap between the natural world and electronic dance music.

Feb 08, 2026

Greetings from Sebastopol

The Sebastopol Times covers local news, politics, education. and civic life of West Sonoma County. This independent, locally owned publication is managed and edited by Dale Dougherty and Laura Hagar Rush.

Feb 01, 2026

Greetings from Monte Rio School

Every year, Monte Rio School students are treated to "Books and Beyond," an immersive reading experience, concocted by their librarian, Noel McCue. This year, a surprise donation of a neighbor's collection of over 25 Goofy character figurines…

Jan 25, 2026

Greetings from Monte Rio

The weekly Open Mic at the Monte Rio Theater brings out hidden talent from along the Russian River. Local poet, Jeremy M. B. Raikes, recounts his fascinating life journey and shares a bit of his verse.

Jan 25, 2026

Greetings from Santa Rosa

The Museum of Sonoma County, in partnership with the Redwood Empire Chinese Association presents the 2026 Lunar New Year Festival: the Year of the Horse! Including performances by traditional Chinese dancers, Lion and Dragon dances, along with…

Jan 18, 2026

Greetings from West Sonoma County

The Russian River Senior Resource Center is the only senior center on the lower Russian River, offering services to seniors from various backgrounds, focusing on creating a welcoming and supportive environment. Chef Ramesh prepares low cost meals…

Jan 11, 2026

Greetings from Guerneville / Saludos desde Guerneville

Lupe Catalan serves as a bilingual field representative for Sonoma County's District 5 Supervisor, Lynda Hopkins. Catalan is based at the Guerneville branch office where residents can access vital community services. Featured song: "Sonoma County,"…

Dec 21, 2025

Greetings from Monte Rio

Holiday Greetings - A listener request leads to uncovering the mystery of the origin of the Christmas ornaments that adorn the trees along the Bohemian Highway in Monte Rio.

Dec 14, 2025

Greetings from Santa Rosa

In December over 125,000 LED Christmas lights can be found shining on Riebli Road in Santa Rosa. The lights dance to music broadcast from a small FM transmitter in a holiday show hand crafted by Chuck Bauman, Any Pollock, and Russ Messana, mostly…

Dec 07, 2025

Greetings from Forestville

The Forestville Library has a brand new look. Thanks to funds from the River Friends of the Library, what used to be one room with a few tables and chairs, now boasts a children's corner, charging towers and a dedicated teen space.

Nov 30, 2025

Greetings from Occidental

The Art Gallery at Occidental Center for The Arts is open on Saturdays and Sundays 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Throughout the year, local artists are invited to showcase their work to the community with themes ranging from figure drawing to botanical…

Nov 27, 2025

Greetings from Santa Rosa

Catholic Charities embraces staff and clients from all backgrounds and walks of life. Chief Executive Officer, Jennielynn Holmes, and Ashley Juricich, Director of Communications sat down with KRCB to talk about what the holiday season means to an…

Nov 23, 2025

Greetings from Jenner

Wreath making, homemade soup and mulled cider brought folks together at the Jenner Community Center to kick off the holiday season. The festivities also helped raise funds to support the upkeep of the firehouse and clubhouse.

Nov 16, 2025

Greetings from Monte Rio

Every Wednesday night, from 6:00- 9:00PM, the Rio Theater Open Mic night is the best reason to get out of the house and enjoy a wide-ranging show of local talent. This free event is presented in collaboration with the Musical Instrument Library,…

Nov 09, 2025

Greetings from Petaluma

The Reuse Hub is a central place for reuse in the North Bay. Come get all your reuse questions answered, learn new reuse skills and get connected to local reuse resources. Book a workshop, get a repair consultant, or get involved. The Reuse Hub is…

Nov 09, 2025

Greetings from Guerneville

The River Friends of the Library held its annual Halloween Open House at the Sonoma County Regional Library's Guerneville branch. They offered family oriented games, treats, crafting, and prizes!

Nov 02, 2025

Greetings from Healdsburg

True West Film Center's Executive Director, Kathryn Philip, and Board Member, Lisa Rhodes, welcome the community to the grand opening of Sonoma County's new cinema complex in downtown Healdsburg. Ten years ago, the Alexander Film Society held its…

Oct 19, 2025

Greetings from Duncans Mills

The historic village of Duncans Mills creates community during the winter months around hot soup, wine and funky music. Soup, Wine + Funk Thursday in Duncans Mills is every Third Thursday in the fall and winter from 5:00pm – 7:30pm in the Duncans…

Oct 19, 2025

Greetings from Sonoma

The outdoor gear lending library at Sonoma Ecology Center is designed to inspire environmental stewardship among the youth of Sonoma Valley. It provides camping equipment free of charge to local nonprofits, removing the hurdles of renting or buying…

Oct 12, 2025

Greetings from San Quentin

San Quentin Rehabilitation Center houses a small museum, open to the public, filled with artifacts from the history of California's most infamous prison. Associate Warden Richard Nelson helped create the San Quentin Museum in 1993 while working at…

Oct 05, 2025

Greetings from Sonoma County Library

Sonoma County Library will join libraries, schools and bookstores across the country to observe Banned Books Week from Sunday, October 5, through Saturday, October 11, with library displays, book lists, classroom presentations and more. This year’s…

Oct 05, 2025

Greetings from Sebastopol

On October 11, at 7:30, at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Noel Yates, Diane Beyer, David Rosen and Dan Fein will present their version of a tribute to the late great Tom Lehrer. Before he passed, Lehrer published a blanket waiver stating that…

Sep 28, 2025

Greetings from Monte Rio

Monte Rio Rec & Park District's Nick Thayer put in motion the first ever Monte Rio Transhumance Festival which brought over 300 goats to work on reducing fire fuels on the property. The process involved moving over 40 of them across the Monte Rio…

Sep 21, 2025

Greetings from Forestville

Forestville resident, Rona Kremer, mines her day job as a human resources leader to fuel her comedy routines, all with the goal of guiding people on a journey towards their best selves. Learn more about Rona at RonaKremer.com

Sep 07, 2025

Greetings from Rio Nido

Among the many Labor Day traditions along the Russian River, the annual Belly Flop Competition at the Rio Nido Roadhouse Pool is a standout fan favorite.

Sep 02, 2025

Greetings from Villa Grande

For thirteen years, the Villa Grande community has willingly borne the brunt of mild ribbing and wild applause as they take the stage at the annual Labor Day "Ham It Up" talent show to offer a wide range of performances.

Aug 24, 2025

Greetings from West Sonoma County

As Sonoma County officials are warning of high wildfire risk this fire season, we check-in with Chief Baxman, Monte Rio Station Chief with the Goldridge Fire Protection District. Community members are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts,…

Aug 17, 2025

Greetings from Sebastopol

Since 1973, Sonoma County Farm Trails has presented the Gravenstein Apple Fair every August during peak Gravenstein season. The heart of the Fair is the celebrated heirloom Gravenstein Apple, praised by horticulturist Luther Burbank as the most…

Aug 10, 2025

Greetings from Sebastopol

Sebastopol’s Luther Burbank’s Experiment Farm — one of the little-known treasures of Sonoma County — is hallowed ground for anyone interested in gardens or plant cultivation. It was here that, from 1885 to 1926, famed horticulturist Luther Burbank…

Aug 03, 2025

Greetings from Guerneville

West County families gathered at the District 5 Field Office in Guerneville for a Backpack Giveaway & Family Resource Fair in preparation for going back to school.

Jun 22, 2025

Greetings from Windsor

Hybrid Indigenous Stewardship provides culturally appropriate land stewardship services focusing on land management, habitat restoration, and community engagement using traditional ecological knowledge and modern methods. H.I.S. works with private…

Jun 15, 2025

Greetings from Guerneville

The Guerneville Bank Club, celebrates its 10 year anniversary as an historic landmark with free ice cream!

Jun 15, 2025

Greetings from Occidental

The Occidental Community Farmers Market features locally sourced fruit, vegetables, meat, and eggs. The 2025 season opened on May 22nd with a community weaving public art project, a weaving workshop, and Sonoma County Pomo dancers.

Jun 08, 2025

Greetings from Guerneville

Women’s Weekend Russian River is the premier Northern California LGBTQIA+ woman and queer femme-centered events that kick off and close the summer in Guerneville, CA. Organized by Jodi Goldstein and Tressa Young, of Shug- Dogg Productions, the…

Jun 01, 2025

Greetings from Duncan's Mills

Experience the tranquil charm of Duncans Mills, where time slows and nature speaks. A gentle blend of memory and melody evokes the soul of this peaceful riverside town.

Jun 01, 2025

Greetings from Guerneville

West Sonoma County resident, Kelly Gray, is the author of several works. Her latest publication, Dilapitatia, is the recipient of the Neutrino Prize from Passages North and the ArtSurround Cohort Grant

May 25, 2025

Greetings from Healdsburg

The City of Healdsburg honored businessman, Spanish-language radio pioneer and musical talent producer and promoter Abel De Luna with a special tribute honoring his legacy. The dedication of the Abel De Luna Community Center – the first public…

May 25, 2025

Greetings from Healdsburg

Lupe King leads Girl Scout Troop 10278 in Healdsburg, CA, giving young women the chance to participate in various projects supporting their community, to develop leadership and entrepreneurship skills and acquiring first hand experience through…

May 18, 2025

Greetings from Cazadero

Jane Kleimo teaches art once a week at Montgomery Elementary School in Cazadero. Her students displayed their work at the Hoot Owl Gallery in Monte Rio to rave reviews.

May 11, 2025

Greetings from Santa Rosa

Music, connection, and shared purpose is the focus at the “Interfaith Musical Bash”, hosted by the Interfaith Council of Sonoma County. The event brought together musicians from a rich tapestry of faiths and cultural traditions, as a powerful…

May 11, 2025

Greetings from Occidental

Andrea Van Dyke was already very involved in volunteering with her local theatre and choir groups in West County when her partner, Stephen Fowler, had the idea of establishing an arts center in Occidental. Together, they created the OCA or…

Apr 25, 2025

Greetings from Santa Rosa

The Person Senior Center provides fitness classes, enrichment opportunities, socializing and more for the age 50+ crowd. Visit the library, the pool room, or line dance for an hour. It’s busy and a fun place to be. Located at the Finley Community…

Apr 25, 2025

Greetings from Bodega

Che Casul is the Director of Community Initiatives serving District 5, with Supervisor Lynda Hopkins office. Casul is a 7th generation rancher whose professional career has entirely been in public service, including providing vocational training…

Apr 20, 2025

Greetings from Rio Nido

Coming to West County's Rio Nido Roadhouse Pool May 3rd, noon to 2:30pm, Vamos a Nadar is a Sonoma County Regional Parks program that provides free bilingual classes to teach parents how to evaluate conditions, emphasize the importance of observing…

Apr 13, 2025

Greetings from Forestville

Longtime Sonoma County resident Raynetta James retired at age 50 and has spent the past 20plus years volunteering for various organizations. Her dedication to community works has earned her well deserved recognition such as Volunteer of the Year…

Apr 06, 2025

Greetings from Guerneville

The Russian River Senior Resource Center is the only senior center on the lower Russian River. Offerings include, meal service, social outings, exercise classes and a variety of opportunities to gather together. Local resident and master…

Mar 28, 2025

Greetings from Duncans Mills

The Christopher Queen Gallery in Duncans Mills specializes in Early California Paintings and Award Winning Contemporary Artists. Established in 1976 by Nancy Ferreira and Alfhild Wallen, the gallery was among several historic buildings restored by…

Mar 23, 2025

Greetings from Jenner

Jenner Community Center held a Firefighters Pancake Breakfast on Saturday March 15th in order to thank the firefighters for keeping Station #3 in Jenner as a viable part of MRFPD. Chief Steve Baxman shared updates on local fire prevention and…

Mar 23, 2025

Greetings from Armstrong Woods

Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods and California State Parks announced the reopening of Austin Creek State Recreation Area following extensive recovery efforts after the devastating 2020 Walbridge Fire. The park, which has been closed to the…

Mar 16, 2025

Greetings from Sebastopol Grange

Spring is in the air- and that includes the sounds of the busy honeybee. Beekind's beekeeper/owner Doug Vincent, led a three-hour class on basic beekeeping to a full room at the Sebastopol Grange on how to get started with bees, use of equipment,…

Mar 11, 2025

Greetings from Santa Rosa

Many gathered in Santa Rosa's Old Courthouse Square to celebrate International Women's Day. Here are a few of the voices.

Mar 09, 2025

Greetigns from Monte Rio

A joyful, colorful marker of spring all around Sonoma County, are the magnificent magnolias in full bloom. Michele Torr McDonell shares the history of Monte Rio's iconic specimens.

Feb 16, 2025

Greetings from Occidental

Get Up - Stand Up features OCA artists’ creations for our annual Black History Month show. Half of this show features the Black History collection of Raynetta James of Forestville. Because she lived through the Civil Rights movement that grew out…

Feb 16, 2025

Greetings from Guerneville

Residents of West Sonoma County hit by the recent floods, attend a Post-Storm Recovery Resource Event at the District 5 field office in Guerneville, to meet with groups offering everything from financial assistance, permitting advice and free…

Feb 06, 2025

Greetings from Santa Rosa

E Street Studio features two sound studios and two editing stations, available for storytellers to make podcasts, lay down album tracks, or produce movies.

Jan 30, 2025

Greetings from Monte Rio

The Monte Rio Middle School students present their annual Dinner Theater featuring the murder mystery Whodunit, Pompley's Peril, Wednesday, February 5. Doors open 5pm, show starts at 6:15 Public Welcome, tickets at the door.

Jan 26, 2025

Greetings from the Lower Russian River

Cynthia Halliday leads the kickoff of the establishment of the COPE Program for the Hollydale/Terrace/ Canyon neighbors and surrounding areas. The gathering was held at the Hollydale Community Clubhouse, home base for the FireWise Counsel and soon,…

Jan 19, 2025

Greetings from Petaluma

The Petaluma Arts Center is an inclusive community arts center that cultivates curiosity and open minds. Recently, PAC presented the work of award-winning photojournalist, Erik Castro.

Jan 19, 2025

Greetings from Santa Rosa's Railroad Square

The California Welcome Center, managed by the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce, is located in the Railroad Square Historic District. It is housed in the restored 1904 train depot alongside the SMART train station.

Dec 23, 2024

Greetings from Duncans Mills

Nancy Ferreira brought the holiday spirit to her Christopher Queen Art Gallery in Duncans Mills by inviting her guests to sing a song and win a signed copy of a Thomas Kinkade print.

Dec 15, 2024

Greetings from Guerneville

"It's not a cult, It's a vibe," is the mantra of Nick Schwanz and Spencer Scott, founders of Solar Punk Farms in Guerneville - described as a climate hub focused on bioregional regeneration, engaging the queer community, youth, and all others who…

Dec 08, 2024

Greetings from Monte Rio

Monte Rio's resident punk rocker, known to all as Roddy, wrote and recorded a song about his town- released in 2019 by his band KICKER on their album "Pure Drivel."

Dec 01, 2024

Greetings from Sebastopol

From the gardens at Gravenstein Elementary School to the kitchen and more gardens at Hillcrest Middle School, meet the Gravenstein District Superintendent Kari Pugno and the Hillcrest head chef Shawna Brumley. Brumley serves nearly 1,000 snacks and…

Nov 24, 2024

Greetings from Sonoma County Bilingual Services

Meet Karina Garcia, Sonoma County's Bilingual Communications Specialist, serving our mono-lingual and bi-lingual Latino community, with resources including a bimonthly newsletter and a podcast.

Nov 24, 2024

Greetings from Armstrong Woods

Photo credit: Stuart Handloff The serene, majestic beauty of this Grove is a living reminder of the magnificent primeval redwood forest that covered much of this area before logging operations began during the 19th century. Armstrong Redwoods…

Nov 17, 2024

Greetings from Bennett Valley

Mike and Diane Merzenich of Bennett Valley invite family and friends to help harvest their modest grove of Tuscan olives.

Nov 10, 2024

Greetings from Monte Rio Dia de los Muertos

The Annual Dia de Muertos Celebration at the Monte Rio Community Center, attracted over a hundred West County residents who enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day filled with art activities, sharing a traditional tamale meal, and dancing to the music of…

Nov 01, 2024

Greetings from Gualala

Scott Willoughby hosts tastings of the family owned, Seebass Wines, at the Surf Market in Gualala, CA. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the wine obsessed movie, "Sideways," Willoughby explains how one line drastically affected wine…

Oct 27, 2024

Greetings from the Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch

The Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch on Stony Point Road joins 100's of other farms around the country who are creating Snoopy themed corn mazes to mark the 75th anniversary of the iconic "Peanuts" comic strip.

Oct 20, 2024

Greetings from Sonoma County

We meet Roger Coryell. He's the new editor at the Sonoma County Gazette. The monthly, free magazine features news articles and columns Written by Readers on political and social issues that impact our home in Sonoma County with news from local…

Sep 29, 2024

Greetings from Sonoma County Transit Route 28

Sonoma County Transit provides free fare shuttle service throughout the region. Today we join riders on the Route 28 bus to Guerneville. This bus runs Monday–Saturday, with 8 scheduled trips on weekdays and 6 on Saturdays. The route serves up to 45…

Sep 20, 2024

Greetings from Rio Nido Beach

Rio Nido residents Tony and Linda share some memories of growing up along the Russian River in Rio Nido - and remind us why the area is still such a magical place to be.

Sep 17, 2024

Greetings from the Petaluma Community Center

Being a poll worker is a great way to serve your community, take an active role in democracy, and become part of a dedicated team working to make the election process easy and accessible to everyone.

Sep 16, 2024

Greetings from the Sonoma County Library

The Sonoma County Regional Library provides a wide variety of classes, workshops and volunteer opportunities for teens. The Santa Rosa Central Library houses the E Street Studios, where patrons can RESERVE a full access audio and editing suite- and…

Sep 15, 2024

Greetings from Fiesta de Independencia

This celebration, kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month, honors Latin American countries that recognize their independence during this month. Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 through October 15, 2024

Sep 15, 2024

Greetings from Fort Bragg

Paul Bunyan Days has been a Fort Bragg tradition since 1939. Named after the larger than life logger and his giant blue ox, Babe, it is a celebration of the history of the community and pays tribute to the strength of the people who made their…

Sep 15, 2024

Greetings from Stillwater Cove

KRCB's Greta Mart occasionally camps overnight at the Stillwater Cove campground, part of Sonoma County Regional Parks. In this postcard, we get to know the campground's host.

Sep 01, 2024

Greetings from Cazadero Highway

Cazadero Historian and long time resident, George Juilly, presents, "A Historic Road Trip Up Cazadero Highway" in a showing of over 100 slides of his postcard collection.

Aug 25, 2024

Greetings from the Gravenstein Apple Fair

One feature of the Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol is the community information booths - including one staffed by two nurses from Kaiser Permanente's stroke unit, who want us to know the signs of having a stroke.

Aug 18, 2024

Greetings from Forestville

Kindergym is a free program offered by River to Coast Children's Services every Thursday from 10am to noon at The United Methodist Church, 6550 Covey Road in Forestville. Parents and guardians with their 0- 5 year olds are welcome

Aug 11, 2024

Greetings from Forestville

Forestville's Volunteer of the Year, Lucy Hardcastle, will celebrate her 80th birthday by hosting a "Pie In the Park" fundraiser for the community-owned, downtown Oaks Park.

Aug 11, 2024

Greetings from Armstrong Redwoods

The Forrest Theater was the venue of this year's Poetry in the Parks, featuring the voices of Elvida "Hannah" Banuelos, and Forrest Gander, among others.

Aug 06, 2024

Greetings from Sebastopol

The Slow Food Community Apple Press at Luther Burbank Experiment Farm in Sebastopol allows residents to press up to 100 lbs. of apples in a 20-minute appointment, producing around 5 gallons of juice. Volunteers are on hand to assist, and residents…

Aug 04, 2024

Greetings from the Sonoma County Fire Memorial Public Art Project

The Sonoma County Fire Memorial Public Art Project will create and install a commemorative artwork recognizing the lives of those who perished in the 2017 wildfire complex.

Aug 02, 2024

Greetings from West County

Becky and Don Herzog host the annual Redwood Empire Garden Railroad Society Open House.

Jul 28, 2024

Greetings from the Sebastopol Farmers Market

The Sebastopol Farmers market is dedicated to supporting small producers, promoting eco-friendly practices, and fostering a fun, inclusive space that celebrates the best of our community!

Jul 28, 2024

Greetings from the Sonoma County Historical Society

Since 1962, the Sonoma County Historical Society has been collecting, preserving and retelling Sonoma County's stories.

Jul 28, 2024

Greetings from Healdsburg

Vamos al Tianguis in Healdsburg is a monthly informal pop-up marketplace in Healdsburg celebrating vibrant Latino culture.

Jul 14, 2024

Greetings from Point Arena

The Redwood Coast Land Conservancy protects iconic Mendonoma landscapes, restores habitats, and connects people to nature. Board director, Mark Escajeda and volunteer Chris (pictured), invite the public to an Open House and Walking Tourat the Mill…

Jul 07, 2024

Greetings from Monte Rio's Fire Chief

A firehouse visit with Monte Rio's Chief Baxman, who is already reporting to work two weeks after suffering a broken back.

Jul 07, 2024

Greetings from Petaluma - Global Partners for Development

Global Partners for Development, based in Petaluma, showcases the Homa Bay Blueprint, an innovative water management project in East Africa, at a major event in Washington, D.C.

Jun 30, 2024

Greetings from the Sonoma Coast

The Sonoma Coast Junior Lifeguard Program emphasizes Aquatic Safety, Teamwork, and Leadership for youth ages 9-15.

Jun 23, 2024

Greetings from Rio Fest

The band, Papa Dulce and the Combo Bites, opens the 4th annual RioFest at the Monte Rio Amphitheater.

Jun 19, 2024

Greetings from Santa Rosa

Residents celebrate inclusion and relay stories of the history of Sonoma County’s 54th Annual MLK Juneteenth Community Festival in Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park.

Jun 13, 2024

Greetings from West Sonoma County

Noel Yates is an artist, actor, author, and happy resident of West Sonoma County. Her new children's book is called, "Meet the Greens."

Jun 09, 2024

Greetings from Forestville

An Annual Parade and BBQ raises fun and funds for the Forestville Youth Park which has been funded and operated by the community since 1960.

Jun 03, 2024

Greetings from Art at the Source Open Studios

Art at the Source is a self-guided tour of artists in their personal studios all over Sonoma County. Learn more at artatthesource.org.

Jun 02, 2024

Greetings from the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus

The BiblioBus is a mobile library branch for Sonoma County Regional Library which expands the reach of Library services to outlying areas in the county.

May 26, 2024

Greetings from the Cool Petaluma Resource Expo

The City of Petaluma and Cool Petaluma held its Third Annual Resource Expo at the Petaluma Fairgrounds on May 21st.

May 26, 2024

Greetings from the Robert Ferguson Observatory

The Robert Ferguson Observatory is an astronomy observatory located within Sugarloaf State Park. The observatory, which is almost completely volunteer-run, holds various classes and events to inspire a love for astronomy in the community.

May 24, 2024

Greetings from Women's Weekend on the Russian River

The Russian River Resort Area is well known as a gay friendly vacation spot and for over 40 years. This year's Women's Weekend has attracted visitors from across the country. Hear some voices from the event.

May 24, 2024

Greetings from the Russian River Women's Weekend

The Russian River Resort Area is well known as a gay friendly vacation spot and for over 40 years. Hear more voices from this year's Women's Weekend!

May 19, 2024

Greetings from Monte Rio Beach

The Russian River Resort area is a popular summer destination for locals and visitors alike. Monte Rio Beach is the largest public beach on the River.

May 19, 2024

Visit the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum

The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum preserves the unique history of Petaluma and provides an educational and cultural space for the community.

May 13, 2024

The Inclusion Festival is a sensory-friendly music and arts event for all

The Inclusion Festival is a sensory-friendly music and arts event dedicated to honoring people with disabilities, their friends, families, and allies.

May 12, 2024

Acorn MusEcology Project performs in the Redwoods

The Acorn MusEcology Project performs in the Forest Theater at Armstrong Redwoods State Park. Led by music director, Sarah Saulsbury Dupre and creative director, Robin Eschner, the chorus enchanted the audience with songs about nature, stewardship…

Apr 28, 2024

Greetings from Rio Nido

The Russian River Historical Society and The Friends of Rio Nido present "The River Remembers: Rio Nido." Sunday, May 5, starts at 11AM.

Apr 21, 2024

Greetings from Petaluma

Arts Alive meets monthly to connect and promote Petaluma’s vibrant arts community. This meeting was a collaboration with the community to build a farm inspired Rhode Island Red Chicken float for the 41st annual Butter & Eggs Days parade.

Apr 21, 2024

Greetings from Duncan's Mills

This historical marker, located in Duncan’s Mills, commemorates the first-time poetry was left at a stage holdup. The plaque tells the story of Black Bart who robbed the state heading from Fort Ross to Duncan’s Mills in May of 1877 and left a poem…

Apr 21, 2024

Greetings from the Guerneville Library

Home cook Salome Arenas and her family presented a workshop at the Guerneville Library to teach their style of making hand made tortillas and preparing salsa in a molcajete. Sonoma County Library has 15 regional branches offering a wide variety of…

Apr 15, 2024

Greetings from Forestville

We visit the Fix-it Clinic and Reuse Fair in Forestville. To reduce waste and costs, fix-it fairs repair various items like bicycles, lamps, and clothing free of cost to keep them out of landfills.

Apr 07, 2024

Greetings from Rio Nido

Families gather in Rio Nido for the Annual Easter EggsTravaganza!

Mar 31, 2024

Greetings from the North Bay Science Discovery Day

Over 10,000 visitors explored the 100 hands-on interactive exhibits at the The North Bay Science Discovery Day at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.

Mar 24, 2024

Greetings from Guerneville

District 5 Field Representative, Debbie Ramirez, welcomes the community to the newly opened satellite office located in the former Bank of America building in Guerneville.

Mar 17, 2024

Greetings from the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center

We visited the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center as they were hosting the 2024 Sonoma County Bluegrass & Folk Festival. The Community Cultural Center features events of all kinds for children, adults, and families.

Mar 04, 2024

Greetings from the Museum of Sonoma County

Museum of Sonoma County Executive Director and Art Curator, Jeff Nathanson, takes us on a tour of their permanent collection and oral history project, "Sonoma County Stories."

Mar 04, 2024

Greetings from Farm to Fight Hunger

Farm to Fight Hunger is a non-profit organization that grows, harvests and delivers fresh nutritious produce, free of charge, to those in Sonoma County in need of healthy food.

Feb 25, 2024

Greetings from Sonoma State University

College students share their perspectives on voting in 2024 elections.

Feb 21, 2024

Greetings from Petaluma

African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memories as well as for empowerment.

Feb 14, 2024

Greetings from the Lower Russian River (Aired: Week of February 18th, 2024)

Sunday afternoons at the Marshall House annex of the Russian River Senior Center is where you'll find a gathering of enthusiastic ukulele strummers at their weekly Wine Country Ukulele Jam Session. Call Annie for more details at (707) 888-3346

Feb 09, 2024

Greetings from Guerneville (Aired: Week of February 11, 2024)

There was a full house in the Guerneville Library community room for their event, “Rainbows by the River: Preserving LGBTQIA+ History in West County.”

Feb 04, 2024

Greetings from Monte Rio Beach (Aired: Week of February 4, 2024)

Pop up food trucks have become a familiar sight these days, but a chance encounter in the Monte Rio Beach parking lot revealed a different kind of pop up experience. Local musician, Amber Steffen, invites you to join her group on Saturday…

Jan 26, 2024

Greetings from Monte Rio (Aired: Week of January 28, 2024)

West County Residents can meet with the Clean Water Ombudsman Micheal Makdisi, about the Monte Rio/Villa Grande Wastewater Solutions Pilot Project and related policies and regulations. Makdisi can address what the general plans are and what…

Jan 12, 2024

Greetings from Pond Farm (Aired: Week of January 14, 2024)

Justin Lindenberg, Executive Director of Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods announces the National Historic Landmark designation of Pond Farm Pottery and notice of a gallery exhibition opening and film screening at Santa Rosa Jr College to mark the…

Jan 04, 2024

Greetings from the lower Russian River (Aired: Week of January 7, 2024)

The opening of Moscow Road, after four years, is a cause for celebration and an example of how community-wide involvement can make things happen.

Jan 03, 2024

Greetings from Monte Rio (Aired: Week of January 1, 2024)

West County residents gather to celebrate La Posada at the Monte Rio Community Center.

Dec 22, 2023

Greetings from the Lower Russian River (Aired: Week of December 24, 2023)

A chat with Bohemian Highway resident Kear Koch about his found art sculptures, that provide a drive by gallery for passing cars.

Dec 19, 2023

Greetings from Cazadero (Aired: week of December 17, 2024)

A visit to the Cazadero History Learning Center with Russian River Historical Society President, Jane Barry.

Dec 10, 2023

Greetings from Healdsburg (Aired: week of December 10, 2023)

Who knew that there was a Sonoma County Wine Library? Healdsburg Library Branch Manager, Jon Haupt and Wine Library Curator, Megan Jones invite the community to an Open House for music, crafts, food and to learn about all of the amazing FREE…

Nov 26, 2023

Greetings from Cloverdale (Aired: Week of November 27, 2023)

Here’s glimpse into the Cloverdale Farmer’s Market. This fun community market is a collaboration between local farmers, food purveyors & craftspeople, and is open every Tuesday rain, or shine. Winter hours are from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm in Cloverdale’s…

Nov 19, 2023

Greetings from the Lower Russian River (Aired: week of November 19, 2023)

Local Russian River author, John McCarty, whose historical fiction novels have focused on Rio Nido, Guerneville and Monte Rio, introduces his latest novel, Journey to Duncans Mills.

Nov 16, 2023

Greetings from the Lower Russian River (Aired: Week of November 20, 2023)

Phil Tymon gives an update on the activities of River Arts, a community-based organization for the support and promotion of creative expression in the lower Russian River Area.

Nov 12, 2023

Greetings from Ukiah (Aired: Week of November 12, 2023)

The Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah, CA highlights regional art, culture and natural history with significant holdings of Pomo Indian artifacts (particularly basketry).

Nov 12, 2023

Greetings from Ukiah (Aired: Week of November 12, 2023)

The 2023 Acorn Conference was held over 3 days in Ukiah, CA featuring acorn exhibits, speakers, demonstrations, Pomo dancers, and Acorn taste testing!

Nov 02, 2023

Greetings from Villa Grande (Aired: week of November 5, 2023)

Neighbors create a magical, spooky Halloween trail through Villa Grande to the delight of youngsters and oldsters alike. (Photo credit: Rian Miller)

Nov 02, 2023

Greetings from Santa Rosa (Aired: week of October 29, 2023)

Jeannette Anglin and members of the Sonoma County Filipino community at the Oct. 24, 2023 board of supervisors meeting, where October 2023 was declared Filipino American History month.

Oct 26, 2023

Greetings from Monte Rio (Aired: Week of October 30, 2023)

Volunteers gather at the Monte Rio Community Center to set up the ofrenda for the Annual Dia de Muertos celebration.

Oct 18, 2023

Greetings from Jenner (Aired: Week of October 16, 2023)

Jenner Headlands Preserve hosted a spooky themed hike on Friday the 13th. Hikers explored the wildlife that lurks around the historic ranch and just beyond …

Sep 26, 2023

Greetings from Spring Lake Regional Park (Aired: Week of September 25, 2023)

Puppies enjoy the annual Water Bark at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa.

Sep 25, 2023

Greetings from the Santa Rosa Underground (Aired: Week of September 25, 2032)

Did you know there is a creek flowing beneath your feet when you’re near Santa Rosa City Hall? This twilight tour of the huge underground culvert and fish ladder where Santa Rosa Creek runs under Downtown Santa Rosa is thrilling and fascinating in…

Sep 25, 2023

Greetings from the Global Roots Festival (Aired: Week of September 25, 2023)

Global Roots Sonoma is a new, two-day music festival at Green Music Center with multiple stages, workshops, and bands from around the globe.

Sep 17, 2023

Greetings from Santa Rosa Fiesta de Independencia (Aired: week of September 24th, 2023)

Postcards from Sonoma County

Sep 03, 2023

Greetings from Sugarloaf State Park (Aired: week of September 3rd, 2023)

Aug 27, 2023

Greetings from Lake Sonoma (Aired: week of August 27, 2023)

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Satri Pencak is an independent art curator with an M.A. in Art History. She writes about the visual arts for her website, www.satripencak.com, her Facebook Blog, and other publications.

Jul 27, 2025

Return to Paradise at Paradise Ridge Winery

Return to Paradise is an exhibition in Marijke’s Grove celebrating Walter Byck and Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars’ thirty year legacy of visionary leadership and community engagement through art and sculpture. Curated by Jeff Nathanson, the exhibit…

Jun 01, 2025

Art at the Source: June 7 & 8 and June 14 & 15

Art at the Source reflects the values that unite and inspire our community: belonging, creativity, and integrity. Belonging: Ensuring Sonoma County remains an inclusive haven for artistic expression and connection. Creativity: Providing resources…

Apr 13, 2025

Pushing Boundaries at Calabi and UNRULY at Museum of Sonoma County

There are two exhibitions on view right now that I’d like to mention. Both feature work created by artists associated with the San Francisco Art Institute, which closed in 2022, after 150 years. One puts a focus on historical work, the other…

Mar 02, 2025

Hammerfriar Gallery presents: The Edge Knows. The Rock Is.

The current exhibition at Hammerfriar Gallery is titled The Edge Knows. The Rock is. This two-person exhibition features the work of Brooke Holve and Catherine Richardson, with a selection of mixed-media work that focuses on the process of creation…

Feb 09, 2025

Forest Unseen at the Petaluma Arts Center

Forests are vital to life on Earth, supporting all living beings. While we deeply value them, global warming has turned forests into a double-edged sword, with increasing wildfires and environmental threats. Yet, despite these challenges, more…

Aug 11, 2024

Petaluma Arts Center presents Black Artists of Northern California

The current exhibition at the Petaluma Arts Center is Black Artists of Northern California. The exhibition showcases the work of 28 regional artists, and features work in a variety of styles and media.

Jul 29, 2024

The Visual Art of Johnny Otis at Calabi Gallery through August 31st

Legendary R&B and jazz musician Johnny Otis also painted, drew, sculpted, and cartooned. His creative energy was boundless and could not be limited to a single medium. Calabi Gallery is fortunate to be able to show a collection of his art consigned…

Jul 14, 2024

Reverberations 2024 at Sebastopol Center for the Arts

The current exhibition at Sebastopol Center for the Arts is Reverberations 2024 an intriguing cross-discipline exploration. The exhibition combines visual art with poetry, and perceptions on art collecting.

Jun 30, 2024

Cruisin’ at the Museum of Sonoma County

The current exhibition at the Museum of Sonoma County is called Cruisin’ – Sonoma County Lowriders and The Art of Justin Favela. It is on view through November 24 at the Museum of Sonoma County on Seventh Street in Santa Rosa.

Jun 16, 2024

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art features Arthur Monroe: A Tow to Carry

The current exhibition at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art is Arthur Monroe: A Tow to Carry. This is a retrospective show of work by the late Oakland-based artist, Arthur Monroe. The more than 25 works that are featured are drawn from a seven decade…

Jun 11, 2024

On Tap: Sonoma County Hops and The Beer Revolution

A fascinating exhibit currently on view at the Museum of Sonoma County is called On Tap: Sonoma County Hops and The Beer Revolution.

Jun 02, 2024

Art at the Source final weekend June 8 - 9, 2024

Art at the Source was launched more than 30 years ago by a handful of passionate people — and it is still going strong!

May 26, 2024

Art at the Source weekends are back in June

Art at the Source was launched more than 30 years ago by a handful of passionate people — and it is still going strong! .

May 19, 2024

Art of Materials at Petaluma Arts Center thru June 22nd

The Art of Materials brings together artists who are working with paper, fabric, industrial felt, metal, steel, cement, clay, plastic, cork, and wood. Some of the artists combine disparate materials that embody imaginative content or reuse…

Apr 29, 2024

"Nature as Muse" at Calabi Gallery through June 8th

Since the earliest days of humankind, people have been making art. From the beginning until now, the natural world has been a major source of inspiration. "Nature as Muse" will run April 6th through June 8th, 2024, at Calabi Gallery in Santa Rosa.

Mar 22, 2024

The Beauty of Purpose at Sebastopol Center for the Arts

The current exhibition at Sebastopol Center for the Arts is called The Beauty of Purpose: A Functional Ceramics Show. It remains on view through March 31st

Feb 05, 2024

Sonoma County Art Beat: Museum of Sonoma County presents "A Question of Balance" through May 26, 2024

The new major exhibition that just opened at the Museum of Sonoma County is called A Question of Balance.

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Savoring Sonoma: The Hour is about the many beautiful, delicious, significant, and memorable elements of Sonoma County and food cultures everywhere, that not only enrich our lives and local community, but the world in general.

You'll hear conversations about what's importantly and delicious in Sonoma County and how that connects with others worldwide, with folks from here and around the world, you'll be glad you met.

Host Clark Wolf is a nationally recognized, James Beard Award-winning food and restaurant consultant, author, and columnist who now lives in what he calls “the Eden of All the Earth," in a 100-year-old logger’s cabin in the Redwoods of Sonoma County. Guests have included local heroes and stars, as well as luminaries from around the country and around the world.

Savoring Sonoma: The Hour can be heard the 2nd and 4th weekends at 5:00 am Saturday and 10:00 am Sunday on KRCB 104.9 FM. Streaming live at krcb.org. Subscribe to the Savoring Sonoma podcast.

 

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KRCB is proud to partner with Jack Hines, environmental advocate and soundscape ecologist, presenting sounds of nature in the North Bay through his award winning radio program, Ear to the Wild! 

Listen for Chinook salmon swimming to spawn, birds at dawn at Ledson Marsh, and Pacific Tree Frogs. These soundscapes are created to make you stop, listen and start your own conversations. 

Ear to the Wild soundscapes are created to put you in a calm centered space, a quiet sanctuary that helps melt away stress. Soundscapes are a quiet world, a natural resource, the stillness of the mind. Jack and his Public Media Award    Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2023
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All Ear to the Wild recordings are captured with professional recording equipment. Recording sites and microphone placement are carefully selected to provide the listener with a rich auditory perspective. 

Ear to the Wild is also a Podcast! Find it streaming on the NorCal App, the NPR Podcast Network, and Apple Podcasts.

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