Why the Texas Panhandle is seeing such explosive wildfires right now
Texas A&M Forest Service via Getty Images (AMARILLO, Texas) — Multiple fires are impacting the Texas Panhandle, including what has quickly grown to become the second-largest wildfire in Texas history. Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster declaration
FirstNet outage concern for some law enforcement leaders
Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — When FirstNet, the emergency communications network, went out of service last Thursday morning, some law enforcement officials who spoke with ABC News said they feared it would
Prosecutors allege sham safety school gave bogus certifications to thousands of NYC construction workers
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A company and six of its executives were charged Wednesday in New York with allegedly operating a sham safety school that said it certified thousands of construction workers as properly
Santa Rosa Man Being Charged in Fentanyl-Related Death in Novato
A Santa Rosa man is being charged for the fentanyl-related death of a woman in Novato. Callen Scheffler is accused of providing two women fentanyl last August and then dropping them off at Novato Community Hospital. One
Sulphur Bank Mine Site in Lake County to be Cleaned Up
A former mine in Lake County will be cleaned up. The Sulphur Bank Mine operated from the 1860’s to 1957 as one of the largest Mercury mines in the United States. However, the 160-acre landscape currently has
Vallejo Residents Asking for Police Aid from State
Community members in Vallejo are pleading for help to protect the city. They’re asking the governor to send officers amid the police shortage. The department only has 33 cops in the field, but is hoping to get
Local Wine Brands Truett Hurst and Partner VML Sold Off
A beloved pair of wine brands in the Dry Creek Valley have been sold, as well as their tasting rooms and land. The property where Truett Hurst and their partner label VML had their tasting rooms has
Santa Rosa City Schools Board May Lay Off 85 Positions
Santa Rosa City Schools is planning to potentially lay off dozens of employees in the coming weeks. Today, the school board will review a resolution that calls for the elimination of about 85 positions. But, it’s not
Another Storm Hitting the North Bay Beginning Thursday
Another storm is headed for the North Bay, and this one is expected to be the coldest one of the season so far. Forecasters are calling for light showers tomorrow, with heavier rain coming Friday. Up to
Measure O Funds for Homeless and Mental Health Services Up to $31-Million
An annual report of Measure O shows an increase in funds for essential homeless and mental health services. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors say that for fiscal year 2022–23, Measure O provided over $22 million dollars