In this episode of Kenwood Press Talks, we’ll dive into a packed lineup of stories shaping the Sonoma Valley and beyond. This episode opens with a deep look at the ongoing neglect and controversy surrounding the historic Sonoma Developmental Center property in Eldridge, where Kenwood Press contributor Tracy Salcedo investigates who’s responsible for maintaining the property.

Listeners will also hear Chris Rooney’s report on wildfire victims still waiting for full compensation, as the Fire Victim Trust winds down payments with many residents receiving only a fraction of what they’re owed. The episode continues with coverage of the upcoming public hearing on Kenwood Ranch’s proposed evacuation plan.

Other highlights include Dr. Raj Kalra’s compassionate piece on knowing when it’s time to consider memory care for loved ones, Ashley Wilkinson Breinlinger’s moving profile of longtime Kenwood artist Fred Parker as he bids farewell to Kenwood after four decades, and Shannon Lee’s rundown of rainfall totals and what they signal for the new water year. Regina Rowland examines the ongoing reconfiguration of Santa Rosa City Schools and its implications for Kenwood families, while Rooney returns to close out with an explainer on Proposition 50, the high-stakes ballot measure that could redraw California’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 mid-term elections

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