Transgender / Genderqueer / Nonbinary / Genderfluid / Questioning This group is for anyone that has or is questioning their gender and has found themselves identifying with the masculine side of the spectrum. If you’re worried you aren’t trans enough, don’t be, you’ve found your people. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month in Santa Rosa from 6-7:30 pm with a optional social time until 8pm.
Email us for location, questions, or accessibility needs at: soco.tmasc.moc.sup@gmail.com
Rainbow Zone Radio Show is a bi-lingual, two hour-long, program featuring coverage of news impacting the LGBTQI+ Community; in-depth coverage of topics and events; interviews; arts and entertainment — tune in for information intended to keep the LGBTQI+ Community entertained and engaged. Airing on 89.1 KBBF FM English program from 4-6pm.
Zona Arco Iris Radio/Rainbow Zone Radio es un programa que ofrece cobertura de noticias que afectan a la comunidad LGBTQI+; cobertura en profundidad de temas y eventos; entrevistas; artes y entretenimiento: y información necesaria para mantener entretenida y comprometida a la comunidad LGBTQI+. 89.1 KBBF FM Programa de español de 4-6pm.
The following is from an op-ed written by Darren LaShelle, President and CEO, Northern California Public Media,for the Press Democrat released Sunday, April 27 2025.
Public media is one of America’s best chances for bringing people together and healing the divisions we see across the political and economic spectrum—and I’d like to tell you why. Stations like Northern California Public Media—which includes KRCB TV Cotati, KPJK TV San Mateo, KRCB FM Rohnert Park, and KRCG FM Windsor—have made significant strides in serving our communities, even while operating for decades with limited resources. At a time when we need more government support to elevate facts over conjecture and tell the stories of all Americans so that we may understand each other better, our modest federal funding is being threatened. The current administration has proposed rescinding future funds that Congress has already approved.
This funding is essential. Local stations like NorCal Public Media stretch every federal dollar by raising six additional dollars from local sources—foundations, sponsors, and members like you. This local-national model, baked into public media since its creation, ensures that communities are active participants in our nonprofit service. While this model works well in wealthier metropolitan areas, it’s often unsustainable in rural or low-income regions. Federal funding safeguards access to public media for all Americans, regardless of geography or income.
Public media was established through the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 to counter what FCC Chairman Newton Minow described as a “vast wasteland” of commercial television. Since then, commercial media has grown even more polarized and profit-driven, while public media has remained committed to education, factual reporting, and local storytelling. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) was created to oversee federal funding and support a system that now includes 1,500 local TV and radio stations, reaching 99% of the U.S. population.
More than 70% of CPB’s funds go directly to local stations like ours. Public broadcasting costs the average taxpayer about $1.60 per year—less than a cup of coffee. NorCal Public Media receives about 10% of its annual budget from CPB. That money supports our staff, programming, and the infrastructure necessary to fulfill our mission.
Public media serves a broader and more diverse audience than many realize. Around 60% of our television viewers live outside urban areas. We are a trusted source for 87% of homes without internet, 56% of low-income households, and 55% of rural homes. Public media has bipartisan appeal: 35% of our audience identifies as Democrat, 26% Republican, and 37% Independent. In fact, a recent YouGov survey showed that 65% of Trump voters believe public television is either adequately funded or underfunded. For the 22nd consecutive year, public television was ranked the most trusted American institution, with 76% of citizens agreeing it provides excellent value.
Our children’s programming is unmatched. PBS Kids reaches more children—especially multicultural and low-income children—than any other kids’ TV network. A notable 88% of parents trust PBS Kids as a safe, educational space for their children to watch content and interact with digital learning tools. Public media also helps fight the spread of local news deserts. Across the country, public radio stations employ over 3,100 journalists focused on community, state, and regional news. We are the nation’s largest journalistic enterprise. At KRCB 104.9 FM, we are actively expanding our coverage of Sonoma, Marin, Napa, and Mendocino counties, both on air and online, because our community deserves reliable, factual reporting in an age plagued by misinformation.
Our impact goes beyond journalism. Public media is an essential part of the nation’s emergency alert system. NPR powers lifesaving emergency alerts for the nation’s radio stations via the Public Radio Satellite System (PRSS). For TV, PBS operates the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) which enables nationwide broadcast distribution of emergency alerts. From wildfires to earthquakes and floods, our stations play a critical role in keeping communities safe. During emergencies, public media stations are often the only outlets providing hyper-local information of value—including emergency shelters, evacuation routes, and messages from local authorities at the municipal and county level. Without this infrastructure, many parts of the emergency broadcast and cellphone alert system would simply collapse. Federal support for public broadcasting is a small but vital investment in communities that rely on us. That support must not be rescinded. We urge Congress to continue funding public media and preserving its ability to inform, educate, and unite Americans.
I respectfully disagree with Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene who stated, “We believe that you all can hate us on your own dime,” during a recent US House subcommittee hearing on public broadcasting. There is no hate in public media, only a mission to tell the stories of our communities, uphold the highest journalistic standards, and bring people together around high quality news, educational programming, and local community outreach events that unite us instead of dividing us. Public media does all of this for a modest investment and provides these free services to every American.
Hula Hoop & Play! Wednesdays 6-8pm Guernville Plaza! We have lplenty of extra hoops if you don’t have one and can teach you how to hoop if you haven’t before or just need a refresher. We move to the live weekly music mix of DJ WT3 playing his set of #Anthropology on Guerneville’s own River Theater Radio 95.1fm. All movement is welcome, so it’s not just about hooping… just come to move if that’s your thing… 🙂 We respect social distancing while having fun!!!
Brew Coffee and Beer House, 555 Healdsburg Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA
The last Thursday of every month Brew hosts a fun and casual environment to build local queer community. Bring friends or make new ones. There’s games, icebreakers, and music. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Art and Wine Auction STARTING May 1st on Give Butter – extending through the event on May 18th- Rick Love auctioneer and Emcee. AUCTION WITH MORE THAN 30 PIECES OF ART and PREMIER WINES AVAILABLE TO VIEW SOON ON GIVEBUTTER.
Announcing the Billys’ Spring Gathering at Saratoga Springs, Lake County May 7th to 11th – Sowing Seeds of Resilience. In these troubled times we need to strengthen our communities and remind ourselves of past successes in civil rights, promoting diversity, inclusion and equality. We also need to share strategies for protecting those hard won civil rights.
The Billys are asking that your organization will include this gathering call and/or information (attached) in your online, on air and print publications and post on your bulletin boards. We offer scholarships for our gatherings
The Billys were founded in 1988 to provide community to gay men, to provide support to those living with AIDS in isolated , rural areas and to assist with AIDS prevention and education in coastal northern California, particularly Mendocino and Humboldt Counties. Some consider the Billys to be an off-shoot of the Radical Faeries.
Over time the Billys informal membership has grown to include 1000s of gay, bi, FTM trans and queer men from all over California, the US and even internationally, but primarily the Bay Area and the north coast. Some of our events are open to Billy Kin, those who don’t identify in the previous gender categories. Some notable members of the Billys include Dave Hall, John Torres, Scotty King, Buzz Bense, Richard Locke, Harry Hay and John Burnside.
Many thanks, Joe Balestreri, Billy Spring Gathering Coordinator and Billy Foundation Secretary
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Disponible para tí No importa lo que la vida te depare, tu biblioteca está aquí para ayudarte a afrontar el momento. ¿Necesitas ayuda legal? ¿No sabes por dónde empezar a presentar la declaración de impuestos? ¿Buscas orientación con la tecnología? ¡Estamos aquí para ayudar!Derecho, Finanzas y Tecnología
Abogados en la bibliotecaLos abogados voluntarios locales ofrecen información legal gratuita y referencias para asuntos de derecho general. Las inscripciones se realizan por orden de llegada en persona y comienzan 30 minutos antes de que comience el programa.
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Pagar la universidad con becasÚnete a la asesora de becas Becca Lippman en tres talleres interactivos que enseñan a estudiantes y padres cómo encontrar, solicitar, y administrar becas. Para los grados 9-12. Inscríbete con anticipación para recibir un recordatorio por correo electrónico.
