Together We're Community!

KZFR Community Radio began broadcasting July 6th, 1990 after years of hard work by some very dedicated pioneers. Erik Mathisen is regarded as the prime mover who got the ball rolling. Lee Edwards and Lars Larson are among the folks we honor for putting KZFR on the air.

We're lucky they managed to pull it off, too! There just aren't many community radio stations left in the United States. Today, KZFR Community Radio operates with the support of approximately 120 community volunteers who provide a wide variety of music programming as well as local public affairs and information programs. Read more about our history here.

*This billboard is on Hwy 32 between the Little Red Hen Nursery and Pullins Cyclery... just before you cross Main Street. Pictures of KZFR programmers by local photographer (and community radio listener) Karen Laslo.

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You don't even need to open your wallet to support your favorite community radio station. There are many was to support north state independent media...
We'll turn it into the community radio shows you love! Your gift of an unwanted vehicle, helps sustain the quality programming...
3:15pm, 11-21-2025
We're excited to share that KZFR has been awarded a "California Arts Council" grant for its 2025-26 program cycle! These funds will help keep your favorite shows on the air...
In partnership with local journalists and other trusted sources the weekly editions of "Zephyr News" will include important local issues & stories that effect the north state community.
4:00pm, 11-17-2025