Happy 7th Birthday KPPQ Radio!
CAPS Media’s KPPQ-LP Radio station celebrated a major milestone in February: 7 years of delivering non-stop, award-winning original and specially curated programming and entertainment to local Ventura and worldwide listeners.
KPPQ-LP FM 104.1 is Ventura’s only non-commercial, community radio station. The CAPS Media station belongs to the public and reaches more than 100,000 people in Ventura and thousands more worldwide.
Launched in 2017 the vibrant radio division of CAPS Media has grown steadily year after year becoming one of the most engaging and go-to sites in Ventura. KPPQ broadcasts 24/7 at 104.1 FM, and streams worldwide on myTuner radio and capsmedia.org.
Week in and week out KPPQ-LP ever-growing cast of creative DJs produce innovative and engaging programs in the state-of-the-art radio studio in the CAPS Media center. KPPQ programming includes interviews and stories with local artists, leaders, and organizations, plus a wide variety of music programs and much more.
KPPQ DJs include Kathy Good, Mark of the Pure Rock Show, Pam Baumgardner, Doc Ventura, Kevin Wallace, Tom Gardner, Marie Labrie, Lily Carnaghe, Dr. Cole & Dr. Q, Craig Rosen, and Nadine Piche consistently deliver an eclectic and entertaining mix of programming to KPPQ-LP enthusiastic and growing audience of listeners.
The ever-evolving KPPQ radio operation was envisioned, masterminded, and founded by CAPS Media’s Elizabeth Rodeno. Elizabeth has been the KPPQ driving force and station manager since its inception.
“As one of the founders and station manager of KPPQ I am thrilled to be part of Ventura’s Community radio station as we celebrate its 7th year on the air. Since 2017 when we flipped the switch on the only non-commercial community radio station in Ventura, producers have sat behind a microphone and shared their voice and the voices of Ventura County with listeners across the globe. The KPPQ community looks forward to the next 7 years. “ , Elizabeth Rodeno, KPPQ Station Manager,
KPPQ airs 7 days a week, 24 hours a day on 104.1fm radio and streams worldwide on myTurner Radio and on capsmedia.org. Everyone interested in learning more about KPPQ-LP including how to become a Host or DJ are encouraged to attend a CAPS Radio Orientation are on the first Thursday of the month, or contact Elizabeth Rodeno, at [email protected].
Everyone at CAPS Media and throughout Ventura congratulates the KPPQ-LP crew on its momentous 7th birthday. We all look forward to many more years of creative, informative, and entertaining programming and services to the Ventura community and the world.
CAPS, Community Access Partners of San Buenaventura, is an independent non-profit organization, with a mission to create an engaged and informed community through participation in electronic media. The CAPS staff manages the CAPS Media Center, programs cable channels 6 (Public) and 15 (Education and Government), and CAPS Radio KPPQ. The CAPS Media Center, located on the Ventura College campus at 65 Day Road is Open Tuesday – Thursday, 12p– 8pm.
The CAPS team invites everyone in town to join one of CAPS’ orientation sessions held on the first week of each month at 6pm; Monday – general orientation, Tuesday – studio/soundstage tour, Wednesday – videography and editing, Thursday – KPPQ Radio. The CAPS Media Center and staff provide unlimited creative resources and expertise for everyone in Ventura. Drop by, see what CAPS has to offer you, and consider joining the CAPS Creative Community.
