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Three candidates vie to replace Sen. Mike McGuire in District 2
The seat has been held by Mike McGuire since 2014. McGuire is now running for Congress, opening the seat for three contenders.
Local News
Rogers highlights healthcare and climate priorities in bid for state Assembly
The District 2 Assembly seat is currently held by Chris Rogers, the Santa Rosa Democrat elected in 2024.
Northern California’s Homekey successes stand out amid statewide delays and failures
California has spent nearly four billion dollars on Project Homekey — the state’s effort to turn motels and other buildings into long‑term housing for homeless residents. A new CalMatters investigation looks at how those projects have played out across the state.
Television
Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution
Thursday, May 14 and 21 at 8pm on KRCB Lucy Worsley investigates one of history’s most explosive break-ups: the 18th century split between Britain and its 13 North American colonies.
Radio
Kids Behind the Mic: The 2026 NPR Student Podcast Challenge
Sonoma County students and other youth from around the country share their stories via podcasting.
Local News
Northern California officials warn of early fire activity as state enters ‘fire year’
California now operates the largest wildfire aviation fleet in the world, and the Sonoma‑Lake‑Napa unit is among its biggest.
Arts & Culture
Public Media: America's Town Square
What connects us as a community? NorCal Public Media President and CEO Darren LaShelle explores how public media brings people together.
Environment
Proyecto Titi
Cotton-Top Tamarins are a small monkey known for its unique hairstyle and high pitched vocalizations native to North Colombian forests.
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- Justin knew he was different growing up, but did not find a supportive environment where he could express himself until college. Now no one is holding him back as he embraces his passion for drag perf...
- Identifying as non-binary, Sun enjoys their work doing outreach to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults through San Jose’s nonprofit agency LGBTQ Wellness. Sun shares that “It’s so vital for queer youth to s...
- Teen podcaster Aarna Sahu has been reaching young women and girls around the globe through her podcast “Aarna’s News.” On her program she interviews women leaders in the technology industry who have e...
- Since joining San Jose’s LGBTQ Youth Space Speakers Bureau, 24-year-old Kevin Villegas shares his personal story with other young people about growing up between different worlds and not always being...
- As a queer, agender 19-year-old, Wycoff Higgins wants to connect with other young people about their journey. They volunteer as a public speaker as part of San Jose’s LGBTQ Youth Space Speakers Bureau...
- As part of a new PBS initiative that explores the challenges and joys of caregivers in America, NorCal Public Media is highlighting two care workers in Sonoma County who are part of the Fijian communi...
- Northern California Public Media (NorCal) has begun renovations on its new headquarters in Rohnert Park, a significant step in expanding its commitment to public service broadcasting. This state-of-th...
- Culture is Medicine—that’s the belief of Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley, where American Indians and Alaska Natives can find high quality, culturally competent medical and wellness services...
- Bobcats in the city? Shravan Sundaram has the evidence: stunning images he has captured of the elusive felines living as our neighbors in very close proximity. A wildlife photographer and environmenta...
- Biologist Lidia D’Amico is a rarity – a Latina, first generation American, the first in her family to go to college and a National Park Service ranger. The same can be said of Lawrencium and Dick, the...
- Chairperson Jeffrey Myers leads us on a walking tour through an exciting area of Oakland: the newly formed Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District. This district will foster a community where every Oakland...
- Mycelium Youth Network trains youth in both climate adaptation and mitigation. Its Gaming for Justice program provides homebrewed roleplaying campaigns where adventurers use teamwork and problem-solvi...
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