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The 707

The 707 is an all-new half-hour weekly radio show and podcast airing Fridays at 6:00 PM on KRCB 104.9 FM. Hosted by Michelle Marques with contributions from the KRCB News Team, the show offers compelling interviews and stories from Sonoma County and beyond. Expect rich soundscapes, moving stories, and fresh perspectives on the North Bay community. The 707 is your new go-to for all things local, lively, and unmissable!

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The River Remembers: West Sonoma County Celebrates...

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2025/10/18

Go behind the scenes of the Monte Rio Revival to hear from the people using art and history to envision the future of this iconic West Sonoma County community. photo credit: Paul C. Miller Musicians perform at Monte Rio Revival, part of The River Remembers series. The history of West Sonoma County flows deep, and “The River Remembers" series brings the community together to celebrate the past and envision the future. In this episode, host Michelle Marques heads to the scenic Russian River to

Navigating the Vine: A Chat with Sonoma County...

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2025/10/11

Learn how the Sonoma County Winegrowers' bold partnerships, including an unprecedented deal with the San Francisco Giants, are bringing local wine to a national stage. photo credit: Sonoma County Winegrowers Karissa Kruse (far left) with graduating Leadership Academy class. In this episode, Karissa Kruse, President and CEO of the Sonoma County Wine Growers, discusses the recent reauthorization of the Sonoma County Wine Grape Commission, which received an impressive 85.77% majority vote from grape

Pumpkins, Haunts, Art, and Candy: Sonoma County...

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2025/10/04

From a juried art show of ghoulish creations to braving the terrors of Blind Scream, this is your guide to a frightful and festive Halloween in Wine Country. photo credit: Michelle Marques Jim Groverman, aka Farmer Jim, of the Petaluma Pumpkin Patch Sonoma County is the perfect place to celebrate Halloween, and spooky season is already well underway in Wine Country. During this episode, host Michelle Marques travels to Petaluma to visit All Hallow's Art Fest, a juried art show featuring

Supporting Child Health and Childcare in Sonoma...

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2025/09/27

How will the quarter-cent sales tax be used to support critical child mental health services and childcare initiatives? photo credit: Michelle Marques Angie Dillon-Shore, Executive Director of First 5 Sonoma County In the November 2024 election, Sonoma County voters resoundingly approved Measure I, which was known as the Sonoma County Child Care and Children’s Health Initiative. It adds a quarter-cent sales tax which is being used to support children’s health, specifically mental health and support

Railroad Square Music Festival: The Vibrant Music...

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2025/09/20

We're pulling back the curtain with Josh Windmiller to reveal what it takes to bring a decade of music to life in Santa Rosa. photo credit: Philip Pavliger for Railroad Square Music Festival Performers entertain the crowd at the Railroad Square Music Festival in Santa Rosa. Festival Organizer Josh Windmiller is one of the hardest working event producers in Sonoma County, involved in The Lost Church, Rivertown Revival, Decolonized Mind hip hop shows, multiple bands, and one of the founders of

Peanuts on Parade: Two Cities Celebrate Charles M....

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2025/09/13

Uncover the Minnesota connection to the iconic Snoopy and Charlie Brown statues that captivated two cities. photo credit: Michelle Marques A Woodstock statue in Santa Rosa's Railroad Square In the second part of this two-episode series, host Michelle Marques takes us to the city where Charles M. Schulz grew up: St. Paul, Minnesota. From 2000 to 2010, artists in both St. Paul and Santa Rosa painted and auctioned off hundreds of 5-foot-tall sculptures of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and more in an art

Peanuts on Parade: Two Cities Celebrate Charles M....

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2025/09/06

Revisit an art project and a community tribute that commemorated Charles M. Schulz's life and work. photo credit: Michelle Marques Visit Santa Rosa/Santa Rosa Metro Chamber's Chelsea Wood and Denise Aver-Phillips grab a photo with Lucy and Woodstock in downtown Santa Rosa. What do St. Paul, Minnesota, and Santa Rosa, California, have in common? They both paid tribute to cartoonist Charles M. Schulz with a series of public art installations featuring statues of his famous Peanuts characters. From

Where Drake Landed: A Journey to the Past on the...

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2025/08/30

Walk in the footsteps of a 16th-century explorer on a historical hike to Sir Francis Drake's landing site in Northern California. photo credit: Michelle Marques The Great Drake Hike at the Point Reyes National Seashore History, hiking, and mystery converge in this episode hosted by Michelle Marques. The Drake Navigators Guild, an organization dedicated to the study of Sir Francis Drake's circumnavigation, is our guide. First, Guild President Michael Von der Porten provides an in-depth look at

Policy on the Plate: Federal Cuts and the Redwood...

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2025/08/23

Hunger is a political issue. Find out why in this conversation with REFB CEO Allison Goodwin and Congressman Mike Thompson. photo credit: Michelle Marques Redwood Empire Food Bank CEO Allison Goodwin and Congressman Mike Thompson What does it take to feed a community? Join Michelle Marques as she steps inside the Redwood Empire Food Bank for a special tour with two powerful voices in the fight against hunger: REFB President and CEO Allison Goodwin and Congressman Mike Thompson. Hear the stories

Remembering Chef John Ash: The Father of Wine Country...

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2025/08/15

Through archival audio and heartfelt conversations, learn more about Ash’s life as a chef, educator, and broadcaster. photo credit: Michelle Marques Chef John Ash (left) and Steve Garner broadcasting Good Food Hour in 2012 On August 7th, Chef John Ash passed away at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy that includes his eponymous restaurant, two James Beard award-winning cookbooks, and decades of educating cooks and chefs. For twenty years, host Michelle Marques worked alongside him at KSRO, where

Post Scripts: Sonoma County’s Fascinating Postal History

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2025/08/09

Discover how Santa Rosa’s historic post office building was moved to make way for a mall and what the world's first airmail flight has to do with Petaluma. photo credit: Michelle Marques The Museum of Sonoma County was the Santa Rosa Post Office, built in 1910 In this episode, host Michelle Marques takes you on a tour of the Museum of Sonoma County's exhibit, "It’s in the Mail!" The show explores the fascinating history of mail delivery in the region, including the incredible story of how the

From the Ground Up: Ceres Community Project's Next...

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2025/07/26

Witness the future of food as medicine being built, brick by brick, with Ceres Community Project at their new site in southwest Santa Rosa. photo credit: Michelle Marques Cathryn Couch, CEO of Ceres Community Project at the new site in Santa Rosa. Join host Michelle Marques as she takes you on a tour of the construction site of Ceres Community Project's new facility in southwest Santa Rosa. Michelle explores the space with Ceres Founder and CEO Cathryn Couch to learn about the incredible work of

Paradise Found: The Legacy of Art, Love, and the Byck...

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2025/07/18

Known for calling himself the "luckiest man on Earth," Dr. Walter Byck's life was touched by both remarkable fortune and profound tragedy. This episode delves into his family's story and the vibrant artistic legacy he left behind. photo credit: Michelle Marques Curator Jeff Nathanson and Maria Byck at the sculpture garden at Paradise Ridge Winery After Paradise Ridge Winery was burned in the October 2017 Fires in Sonoma County, owner and patriarch Dr. Walter Byck immediately vowed to rebuild. The

Sunrise Spectacle: The Magic of the Sonoma County Hot...

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2025/07/12

Go behind the scenes at the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic with pilots and volunteers to see what it takes to launch a hot air balloon and organize the yearly festival. Volunteers learn how to set up a hot air balloon at the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic in Santa Rosa. photo credit: Michelle Marques What could be more iconic than the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic, a decades long tradition in Wine Country with colorful balloons from all over the world gathering in Santa Rosa

Local Leadership, National Impact: Supervisor James...

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2025/07/04

Ever wonder how local issues get a national voice? Find out what NACo does and why it matters to Sonoma County. Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore speaking at an event for the National Association of Counties photo credit: courtesy of Denny Henry/National Association of Counties/naco.org What exactly does the National Association of Counties do, and why does it matter to you? This episode features an interview with Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore, who is the current president of NACo. Host

From Rescue to Recovery: How Farm Animals Heal Abused...

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2025/06/21

Discover how empathy and patience, taught by unexpected therapists, are breaking the cycle of trauma at a groundbreaking local farm. Rescue goats at Forget Me Not Farm - Children's Services in Sebastopol, CA photo credit: Michelle Marques How can a rescued horse help a child heal from trauma? Find out in this heartwarming episode featuring Forget Me Not Farm - Children's Services. Michelle Marques tours the farm and gardens with founder Carol Rathmann as she opens up about her groundbreaking

Building Faith: A Visit to Santa Rosa's New Sikh Temple

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2025/06/13

Step inside the Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara, Santa Rosa's new Sikh Temple and meet the people who brought this Sonoma County place of worship to life. Men stand in front of the new Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara in Santa Rosa, including Gurpreet Singh and Ajaib Singh Bhadare (center and right of center.) photo credit: Michelle Marques Discover the inspiring story behind the Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara, Santa Rosa's brand new Sikh Temple. This episode is a celebration of community, faith, and perseverance,

A Look Inside Sonoma County's DA Office: A Candid...

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2025/06/06

DA Rodriguez just published her ‘Report to the People’ outlining the accomplishments of her office in 2024, giving insight into the workings of our local justice system. Sonoma County District Attorney Carla Rodriguez in her office in Santa Rosa. photo credit: Michelle Marques What are the biggest challenges facing law enforcement in Sonoma County, and what kinds of crimes are keeping our District Attorney's office busy? KRCB’s Michelle Marques gets answers directly from DA Carla Rodriguez in this

Immigration in Flux: Helping Local Immigrant Communities

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2025/05/31

From urgent community concerns to debunking common myths, this episode brings you essential insights from Los Cien's recent Immigration Update. Sunny Noh, Executive Director of Legal Aid of Sonoma County, speaks at the Immigration Update photo credit: Michelle Marques In May 2025, Los Cien hosted an Immigration Update in Rohnert Park. During this episode, host Michelle Marques explores the rapidly changing federal immigration policies that are directly impacting our neighbors. Hear firsthand about

The Rise of HIV in Sonoma County: A Public Health...

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2025/05/17

Hear directly from a dedicated AIDS activist on the realities of living with and advocating for those with HIV in Sonoma County, and a public health nurse who breaks down the trends and how to stay healthy. Sonoma County is facing a concerning rise in new HIV diagnoses. This vital episode brings together host Michelle Marques with Miranda Patrick, Senior Public Health Nurse for Sonoma County DHS, and Nicole Price, a dedicated AIDS Activist and Advocate, to address this critical issue head-on. Learn

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