Postcards from Northern California...
... What people are talking about around YOUR neighborhood.
Each week, we report news from all over Northern California through a weekly check-in, or "postcard," of what people are talking about in their area. Not always "news," but still worthy of a mention. It's our way to give voice to communities that may not make it into the everyday news cycle.
We play these in a random rotation throughout the week. Each postcard airs from Sunday morning at midnight through Saturday at 11:59:59 pm.
If you have an idea for a postcard from your community, email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and put your community's name in the subject line.
We archive all our postcards here. Have a listen!
Greetings from Cloverdale
Each Friday night through September 4, Downtown Cloverdale comes alive with music, food, and community. Beginning at 6:00 PM, the Friday Night Live Street Fair fills the Plaza with local food, sweet treats, wines, craft beers, handmade goods, and…
Greetings from Santa Rosa
The Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic is a fun two-day event for everyone! It all starts with an early morning "Glow Show," where the balloons flicker like fireflies. This is an all-volunteer run non-profit organization. It’s because of the…
Greetings from Santa Rosa
The Living Room Pop Up Thrift at 1701 Piner Road Santa Rosa is now open. All sales support the nonprofit’s programs, including transitional housing in 12 residences for more than 50 women and children and their pets, and food services reaching as…
Greetings from Monte Rio
West Sonoma County residents will be lining up at the Monte Rio Bridge to run across with the goats in a traditional practice called transhumance.The word transhumance means “to move livestock from one grazing ground to another, " grazing for fire…
Greetings from Monte Rio
Longtime residents of the Russian River fondly remember learning how to swim at the Monte Rio beach. This summer, The Friends of Monte Rio has partnered with the YMCA aquatics program to provide water safety and swim lessons once again.
Greetings from Hollydale
Hollydale residents and other interested West Sonoma County locals gathered for one in a series of Russian River Town Tours organized to explore the unique small towns along the Lower Russian River. The tours aim to educate neighbors about the…
Greetings from Rohnert Park
The City of Rohnert Park and Sonoma State University invite everyone to the 4th annual Juneteenth Luncheon on Friday, June 19 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rohnert Park Community Center. Guests will enjoy a catered lunch by Everett and Jones BBQ and a…
Greetings from the Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market
Santa Rosa’s Wednesday Night Market at the downtown Courthouse Square is a summer favorite for locals and visitors alike, featuring live music, farm stands, food vendors, community organizations, and a wide array of local artisans. The season runs…
Greetings from Santa Rosa
California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero joined Sonoma County judges and court leaders to commemorate the completion of the new Hall of Justice in Santa Rosa. The six-story, 15-courtroom facility will replace aging court spaces and provide…
Greetings from Graton
Hayley Blondin, a bilingual multiple-subjects teacher at Oak Grove Elementary School, has been named the Sonoma County Teacher of the Year for 2026. She was recognized at an all-school celebration, alongside Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools…
