Why lp 96.9 fm

Founded in with a small group of DJs, the radio station began its broadcast with programs that were also shown on Peralta TV. Over time the content has evolved into a mosaic of programming that ranges from music, public affairs, and cultural shows.

Originally housed on the 9th floor of the Laney Tower, the station ran under the name "9th Floor Radio". Then, the FCC opened radio broadcast licensing. In the early s, media justice advocates and community groups fought to win passage of the Local Community Radio Act, which was finally passed by Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama in January This legislation mandated the Federal Communications Commission F.

Through a bit of wrangling and negotiation, the District was able to secure 12 hours of broadcast time by sharing the licensing of the current FM frequency with two other Bay Area organizations. KGPC The non-commercial station could broadcast local news, independent music and arts, and other diverse programming not heard on commercial radio. I was the kid who was calling into late night shows requesting music to make mix tapes.

One of our more popular programs is "International Conversations" hosted by Drew Gephart. Drew is the International Services Manager at PCCD and he hosts lively conversations with international students and faculty members discussing international travels, study abroad programs, and what it's like to be an international student here at the Peralta Colleges. In April Rising Up with Sonali changed from a daily to a weekly format.

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