83-year-old convicted robber back behind bars in new series of bank heists

WIN-Initiative/Neleman/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — An 83-year-old man imprisoned for more than three decades for a string of 1980s bank robberies is back behind bars, according to federal officials. Donald “Doc” Bennett, once dubbed by the FBI
Ancient lake that reemerged at Death Valley National Park is here to stay — for now, rangers say

This series of images compares the desert basin before flooding (left) with its more-waterlogged state following each major storm. In both August 2023 (middle) and February 2024 (right), a shallow lake several kilometers across fills in the
Putting a ring—and a prenup—on it: Once frowned upon as unromantic, prenuptial agreements are becoming the rope that ties the knot

“Debra” and her fiancé were on the same page—they wanted a prenuptial agreement, a legal contract in which a couple agrees to what will happen to their assets in case of divorce. She was in her early
Suspect in custody in double murder at University of Colorado

CREDIT: Darrin Klimek/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A suspect was taken into custody Monday in connection with a double homicide at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs, according to police. The two victims were found shot
The giving trees: How healthy landscapes can lead the healthy communities

There’s a lot of talk these days of “forest bathing” and the health benefits that come with being out in nature. Being around trees and plants gives us a sense of well-being. Even our backyard gardens give
Cyclists 'fight off' cougar, save friend being mauled: Washington Police

Thinkstock Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A group of cyclists saved a fellow rider’s life by fighting off a cougar that attacked her over the holiday weekend on a suburban Seattle trail, according to authorities. The scary
License to ill: California’s new sick-leave mandate leaves some North Bay employers feeling nauseous

With approximately 130 employees, Healdsburg-based Costeaux French Bakery is considered a small employer. Changes in employment law, and specifically for paid sick leave, have altered the way its president and CEO Will Seppi structures time off for
Petaluma Man Sentenced for Domestic Violence and Witness Intimidation Crimes

A Petaluma man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for several crimes “relating to domestic abuse and witness intimidation.” Forty-three-year-old David Charles Moon was given his sentence last week after pleading guilty to several crimes
Handgun Found in Traffic Stop in Front of SRJC Housing Complex

Santa Rosa police recover a loaded handgun during a traffic stop. On Saturday night, police saw a car driving recklessly and pulled it over in front of the main lobby of the new SRJC Student Housing complex
Woman Arrested in Petaluma for Carrying Fentanyl to Sell

A woman has been arrested in Petaluma for possessing fentanyl with intent to sell. Last Wednesday afternoon, officers responded to a suspected in-progress theft at the Petaluma Village Premium Outlets. They arrived and contacted the suspect, Andrea