4th of July Sonoma Parade Theme: 50 Years of Magic

The theme of this year’s Fourth of July celebration in Sonoma is: “50 Years of Magic: A Fireworks Extravaganza.” The Sonoma Volunteer Firefighters Association made the announcement this week as they are organizing the parade and fireworks.
Oakland airport name change moves forward amid legal challenge from San Francisco

Getty Images – STOCK (OAKLAND, Calif.) — Officials in Oakland, California, approved modifying the name of the city’s airport to include “San Francisco,” despite a federal trademark lawsuit from the city of San Francisco, while also filing
Cal Fire Preparing for Early Return of Wildfire Season in the Bay Area

Firefighters say rising temperatures in the Bay Area could trigger an early start to wildfire season. In the North Bay, many people flocked to the beach Thursday to beat the heat. Fire officials say those warm temperatures
Jamison’s Roaring Donkey in Petaluma Faces Eviction

The bar Jamison’s Roaring Donkey could be evicted from the building it occupies in Petaluma. The landlord gave the owners until Thursday to produce an updated security plan or vacate the property. It’s unclear if either of
New State Bill Brings Flat Fees for Utility Customers

State regulators have approved a controversial proposal that changes the way millions of Californians pay their utility bills. Under the new policy, PG&E, SoCal Edison, and San Diego Gas and Electric will charge customers with a new
Santa Rosa Man Sentenced for Murder of Friend

A Santa Rosa man was sentenced Thursday to 20 years to life in prison for killing his friend whose body was discovered in a shallow grave near Forestville in June 2022. Juan Antonio Martinez received 18 years
40 MPH Wind Gusts Leave Some Damage Across the North Bay

People in some parts of the North Bay are cleaning up damage a day after being hit with powerful wind gusts. Several cities recorded wind gusts stronger than 40-miles-per-hour on Thursday. Gusts topped out at about 60-miles-per-hour
REFB Denies Former Director’s Claims of Sexual Harassment

Redwood Empire Food Bank is denying former director of development Lisa Cannon’s accusations that she was sexually harassed by the food bank’s CEO, David Goodman and wrongful termination in response. The food bank’s recently filed answer to
DNA match leads to arrest of minister two decades after murders of 2 Alabama teens

ABC (DOTHAN, Ala.) — Jeanette McCraney said she once was “living an American dream,” happily in Dothan, Alabama. “My kids are growing up in church,” she recalled about life in early 2019. “They’re seeing their mom and
At least 105 tornadoes reported across the country since Monday

john finney photography/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — There have been at least 105 reported tornadoes reported across the country since Monday and, just yesterday alone, at least five reported tornadoes were tracked across Iowa, Missouri, Georgia and