Northern California Public Media
Rick Bacigalupi is an accomplished media professional with extensive experience in production and editing, particularly focused on social justice and environmental issues. Currently serving as a Staff Producer at Northern California Public Media since July 2020, Bacigalupi has a rich history that includes ownership of BaciPix Video since 1997, where documentary storytelling is central. Previous roles include Staff Producer at CreaTV San Jose and Contributing Producer at Midpen Media Center, as well as co-creating the KQED Local Hero Series, which highlighted diverse community leaders. Bacigalupi's career began in the late 1980s with significant contributions to various organizations, culminating in an M.A. in Broadcasting & Electronic Communication Arts from San Francisco State University and a BA/BS in Philosophy and Anthropology from Santa Clara University.
Northern California Public Media
Northern California Public Media operates KRCB PBS, a member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), KPJK an independent public media station, and KRCB FM 104.9, a member station of National Public Radio. Programming on the stations includes well-known PBS shows such as Nova, Masterpiece Theatre, NewsHour and Frontline; and radio programs such as Morning Edition, All Things Considered and This American Life. TV Digital channels, other than our primary HD broadcast signal on 22.1, include 22.2 KRCB-Create and 22.3 KRCB-NHK World Japan. On KPJK, digital channels include the primary broadcast signal 60.1, France 24 60.2, NHK World Japan 60.3, DW News 60.4, and FNX First Nations Experience 60.5. The channels serve the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Radio 104.9, 91.1, and a repeater frequency 90.9 serve Sonoma County, California. Northern California Public Media has a commitment to locally and independently produced programming. Such programs are available throughout the schedule and include Natural Heroes, Rebels with a Cause, Bay Area Bountiful and Health Connections on TV. Radio programs include Midday Music with Doug Jayne, Morning Music with Brian Griffith, Diaspora Dance Party, and Dirty Cello Radio Hour.