North Bay 101 is a weekly analysis of the top stories from California's North Bay region. Local reporters and editors from five surrounding counties take an in-depth look at the headlines shaping their region. New episodes of North Bay 101 are released every Friday on YouTube, major podcast platforms, and on KRCB 104.9, Sonoma County’s NPR Station.

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Recorded Shows

Robots in the Vineyard: How Technology Is Reshaping Wine Country

Technology is making its way into North Bay vineyards, from autonomous robots to AI-powered tools.

California's Zone Zero Law: Is Your Home Ready?

Required by both state government and possibly, insurance companies, these North Bay home owners will be compelled to take proactive steps.

Understanding the Cyclospora Outbreak, Farmworker Visa Changes & Immigration Policies

National headlines about Cyclospora have raised questions about food safety across the country - but what does the outbreak actually mean for the North Bay?

The Science Behind the Shake

Did your phone recently sound the alarm to duck, cover, and hold on? We talk to an expert about why a recent earthquake had cell phones all over the Bay Area blaring a warning. We also speak to a Mendocino-based scientist about the forces behind one of the biggest earthquakes to hit the North Bay in decades.

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