Winter Solstice 2023: 1st day of winter is also shortest day of the year

Daniela Simona Temneanu / EyeEm/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Holiday lights and the season of cheer may mask the fact that the darkest day of the year is fast approaching on Dec. 21. As the Northern Hemisphere’s
YouTube mom Ruby Franke pleads guilty in child abuse case

Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Ruby Franke, the popular YouTube celebrity, pleaded guilty Monday to four of six charges against her in connection with a child abuse case that has garnered national attention. Franke pleaded guilty
DUI Checkpoints in Santa Rosa and Petaluma Nets Several Arrests and Citations

Dozens of people have citations after driving through a DUI checkpoint in Santa Rosa. Nearly 750 vehicles passed through the checkpoint for four hours late Friday night. Two drivers were arrested on suspicion of DUI and ten
Delta Dental of California Warns Patients of Data Breach

A warning is going out to seven million patients with Delta Dental of California. The insurer is notifying customers that hackers stole personal information as part of a global data breach that happened back in May. That
Drunk Driver Arrested After Crashing Into Petaluma Fire Hydrant

A suspected DUI driver has been arrested after hitting a fire hydrant in Petaluma. Early Sunday morning, a car crashed into a fire hydrant on the 200 block of North Water Street with the car having fled
Former Speaker McCarthy’s Pick for his Congressional Seat Ruled Ineligible

The candidate Kevin McCarthy endorsed for his congressional seat will not be allowed to run. California Assemblyman Vince Fong was declared ineligible because he had already filed to run for re-election to the State Assembly. Fong, who
Man Dies After DUI Crash North of Petaluma; DUI Driver Has Majors Injuries

A man is dead after a suspected DUI crash north of Petaluma. Police say a woman driving a Volvo SUV drifted into the lane of a man driving a Toyota truck early Saturday night. The driver of
New Housing Bills for California Go Into Effect in the New Year

New changes are coming to housing in California. Governor Gavin Newsom signed several bills into law this year that impact housing in the state. These bills will let tenants charge electric scooters and bikes in their apartments,
Heavy Rain Monday for the North Bay

The heaviest rain to hit the North Bay this week is expected Monday. The National Weather Service says heavy rain will start this morning and continue for the rest of the day. After today, the storm will
Repaving Work Happening at Sonoma Raceway

The road course at Sonoma Raceway is being repaved for the first time in 23 years. The project started last week and is expected to be finished by early March. That means the new surface will be