Santa Rosa Takes First Step in New Tobacco Regulations
The Santa Rosa City Council has approved new regulations for tobacco retailers. It bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and electronic smoking devices, sets a minimum pack price of $10, and prohibits retailers from offering coupons
Flora Fire Now 75-Percent Contained While a Suspect has Been Arrested for the Blaze
A Redding-area man has been arrested in connection with Wednesday’s Flora Fire outside Healdsburg and Windsor. Cal Fire the fire started after he drove his car 4 miles without a right front tire. 44-year-old Justin Roy Jones
Sewer Rates in Rohnert Park to be Raised Seven-Percent
Rohnert Park is raising its sewer rates by about seven percent. The rate increase, approved by the Rohnert Park City Council this week, will take effect in October. Monthly bills for single-family homes are expected to increase
Health Insurance Premiums to Increase for Covered California in 2025
People may have to pay more for health insurance sold through Covered California. Executive Director Jessica Altman says premiums will go up in 2025. Altman cited rising pharmacy costs, labor shortages and wage increases in the health
Leader of Graton Rancheria Speaks Out Further Against Proposed Koi Nation Casino and Resort Near Windsor
Greg Sarris, leader of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria that owns Graton Casino, is taking a more aggressive stance against the proposed Koi Nation gambling resort just 15 miles away on Shiloh Road. The Koi Nation
Top Sinaloa cartel leaders, including son of El Chapo, taken into US custody: DOJ
Andrew Brookes/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Two top leaders of the Mexican Sinaloa drug cartel have been taken into custody by United States authorities to face charges for their role in leading the group’s vast drug trafficking enterprise,