Park Fire Suspect Claims it was Accidental While Fire Has Burned Over 383-Thousand Acres
The man accused of starting the massive Park Fire in California claims it was an accident. Ronnie Dean Stout II is charged with felony arson. The 42-year-old says his car rolled down a hill and caught fire.
Fire Victim Trust to Wind Down Payments This Coming Winter
After four years, the Fire Victim Trust is in its final stage. Trustee Cathy Yanni tells the Press Democrat the trust is in the “wind-down phase,” adding that the plan is to close the trust’s work by
Healdsburg Restauranteur Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Workplace Violations
Sonoma County restauranteur Octavio Diaz is facing a class-action lawsuit from employee Maria Ayala, who alleges wage theft and other workplace violations. Recently, Diaz and his restaurant, Agave Healdsburg, settled with the U.S. Department of Labor for
Public Meeting Tonight at 6 PM Around the Proposed Casino-Resort Near Windsor
People wanting to comment on the Koi Nation’s plans to build a casino-resort outside of Windsor will get their chance today. The Bureau of Indian Affairs will be hosting a virtual public hearing about the project at
Study: Wildfire Smoke Increases Risk of Dementia
A study conducted in California finds that exposure to wildfire smoke leads to a higher risk of someone being diagnosed with dementia. The study was released Monday at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. Researchers believe toxic chemicals
Santa Rosa Cracking Down on Neglected and Vacant Properties
The City of Santa Rosa is launching a new program to tackle neglected and vacant properties. It aims to address safety hazards and improve neighborhood aesthetics. Property owners will be given notices to clean up their lots,
'She called for help and we failed': Sheriff asks forgiveness for Sonya Massey shooting
Tetra Images/Getty Images (SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) — The sheriff for Illinois’ Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, which employed the former deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey in her home earlier this month after she called 911 to report
Farming tradition vs. animal rights: Why everyone’s having a cow over Measure J
Kathy Tresch swings open the gate, and a cavalcade of cows—black, white, caramel and beige—trots past, heading for the pasture at Tresch Family Farms in Petaluma. Founded in 1905, owned and run by Tresch and her family,
Positive COVID Tests in California Up to 14-Percent
California’s COVID crisis is far from over. Cases are surging to levels last seen in the summer of 2022 due to a collection of very contagious strains. The rate of positive tests is almost 14-percent, compared to
Fred Trump III calls uncle Donald Trump 'atomic crazy,' says he used racial slur decades ago
U.S. Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to attendees during his campaign rally at the Bojangles Coliseum on July 24, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Fred Trump III, the