State Department issues travel alert for LGBTQ people, events abroad
Alexander Spatari/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. State Department issued a “Worldwide Caution” alert on Friday, warning U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution due to “the increased potential for foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence against LGBTQI+ persons
US Airman Roger Fortson, killed by deputy in his own home, honored at funeral
US Air Force (ATLANTA) — Dozens of Air Force members came together at a suburban Atlanta church Friday with the family and friends of Senior Airman Roger Fortson to honor the serviceman, who was shot and killed
Man in custody for punching actor Steve Buscemi in Manhattan: Authorities
amphotora/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A 50-year-old man has been taken into custody for allegedly assaulting actor Steve Buscemi on a New York City street earlier this month, authorities said. Buscemi was walking down the street just
Napa Man Convicted in Death of 87-Year-Old Yountville Man
A Napa man has been convicted of second-degree murder and gross vehicular manslaughter in the death of an 87-year-old Yountville resident in 2020. 40-year-old Mauricio Ramirez Aguilar was found guilty Wednesday in Napa County Superior Court. Aguilar
Jen Uken of Albert F. Biella Elementary School Named Sonoma County Teacher of the Year
A Santa Rosa 1st grade teacher has been named Sonoma County Teacher of the Year. Jen Uken of Albert F. Biella Elementary School is getting the honor for the 2023-24 school year. Uken, who is bilingual, routinely
Punch Clothing Moving to Montgomery Village from Downtown Santa Rosa
A longtime store in downtown Santa Rosa is moving. Press Democrat reports that Punch Clothing will be moving to Montgomery Village later this month after 25 years at the 4th Street location. Owner Ru Scott says she
Menopause, women's health focus of new book by Dr. Sharon Malone
Getty Images – STOCK (NEW YORK) — Dr. Sharon Malone, a board-certified OB/GYN, is on a mission to help women understand the importance of critical thinking when it comes to health products. She advises readers to scrutinize
Sonoma State University President Mike Lee Announces Retirement in Midst of Wild Week
Sonoma State University President Mike Lee is retiring after a controversial week. California State University Chancellor Mildred García made the announcement late Thursday. In a short statement, Garcia thanked Lee for his service to the CSU system
Owner of Bricoleur Vineyards Accused of Sexually Assaulting His Sister When They Were Children
A Sonoma County winery owner is accused of sexually assaulting his sister over years when they were children in a lawsuit in San Francisco County Superior Court. Hilary McKean has accused Mark Hanson, a successful investor-turned vintner
Another 50 Cents Being Added to California’s Gas Tax
Gas prices in California will increase thanks to a clean air tax. The California Air Resources Board is mandating that 50 cents per gallon be added to the price of gasoline in an effort to move California