Suspected victim of serial killer identified nearly 50 years after his murder, authorities say

Orange County Sheriff’s Department (LOS ANGELES) — The suspected victim of a convicted serial killer has been identified using investigative genetic genealogy nearly 50 years after his body was found near a California trail, authorities said. Michael Ray
Maui mayor targets short-term rentals, timeshares to address housing crisis after wildfire

Mario Tama/Getty Images (WAILUKU, Hawaii) — Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen hopes to incentivize short-term rental owners to use their units as temporary housing as victims of the wildfires continue to face housing insecurity issues. His proposed bill,
Attorney warned Trump 'it's going to be a crime' if he didn't comply with subpoena for classified docs: Sources

Michael Gonzalez/Getty Images (MIAMI) — One of former president Donald Trump’s current attorneys told special counsel Jack Smith’s team that, within days of the Justice Department issuing a subpoena last year for all classified documents at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Actor Jonathan Majors' trial begins on domestic violence charges

Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Marvel actor Jonathan Majors’ trial on domestic violence charges began Wednesday in New York. Majors, 34, faces misdemeanor assault and harassment charges stemming from an incident in March with his then-girlfriend, Grace
Wine Country ROI: More than ‘seed’ money

Investing in the North Bay’s wine industry is usually a multi-year commitment, one in which investment (ROIs) are rare and backers require luck and patience. Investors should look for a winemaker, winery or wine grape grower who
BottleRock Launching Latin Music Festival in 2024

BottleRock is launching a Latin Music Festival. The inaugural La Onda Latin music festival at the Napa Valley Expo will take place June 1st and 2nd of 2024, the weekend after BottleRock’s memorial day weekend. La Onda
CHP Face Staffing Shortage As 112 New Officers Graduate

Efforts are underway to solve the California Highway Patrol’s staffing shortage. A new class of 112 officers just graduated and will hit the roads this week. It’s a small dent in filling about one-thousand positions. That recruiting
Four Transit Agencies Hosting Toy Drives This Weekend in Sonoma County

Several local transit agencies will be hosting a special holiday toy drive. Three transit agencies will host “Stuff a Bus with Toys” events in Sonoma County this Saturday. Santa Rosa CityBus will have a bus at city
Sonoma County’s Secret Santa Program Is Back!

New Deputy Director Named for Sonoma County Library

A new deputy director has been hired for the Sonoma County Library. Dara Bradds joined the library in September, serving as the second-in-command at the countywide library system, which serves 15 public locations. Bradds oversees the library’s