New Oklahoma Bible directive faces pushback from several schools

Google Street View (OKLAHOMA CITY) — Several Oklahoma schools are speaking out against State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ directive to teach the Bible in public school grades 5 through 12. Walters recently released guidelines on his controversial Bible
4 people, 3 dogs killed after Florida mobile home intentionally set on fire: Sheriff

WFTS (PLANT CITY, Fla.) — Four people and three dogs are dead after a Florida mobile home was intentionally set on fire in what authorities called an “evil” act, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The
Kansas toddler rescued after falling into PVC pipe

Moundridge Police Department (MOUNDRIDGE, Kan.) — A toddler was rescued Sunday afternoon after getting stuck underground in a PVC pipe, officials said. Emergency responders in Moundridge, Kansas, “acted swiftly and worked diligently for approximately 15-20 minutes to
KSRO Pet of the Week from the Humane Society of Sonoma County: Churro

Meet our Pet of the Week from the Humane Society of Sonoma County, Churro the Cat. You know what’s sweeter than a dessert? Coming home to Churro! This delightful cat is searching for a loving and patient
Sonoma County Library Giving Out School Supplies This Week

Each of the seven Sonoma County libraries are giving out 115 sets of backpacks and supplies for students in Kindergarten through high school seniors this week. The giveaway events events are continuing through Friday at library locations
Calistoga Woman Hospitalized After Getting Hit by Police Officer

A 22-year-old woman remains hospitalized in critical condition in Santa Rosa after she was hit by a Calistoga police officer. The woman, who was hit on Monday night, was airlifted to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital after suffering
Sonoma Man Arrested for Robbing Rideshare Driver with BB Gun

A Sonoma man has been arrested for robbing a rideshare driver using a BB gun. This past Saturday night, a rideshare driver dropped off a customer near Riverside Drive and Kelsey Court in El Verano. The customer,
$133-Million Award to 10 California Counties for Homeless Population’s Behavioral Health

Ten more California counties are getting a boost to help people with behavioral health conditions living on the street. They were awarded nearly 133-million dollars in the latest round of funding. This includes Sonoma County’s Behavioral Health
Park Fire 18-Percent Contained at Nearly 390,000 Acres

Progress is slowly coming on one of California’s largest wildfires. The Park Fire is 18-percent contained after scorching more than 389-thousand acres since last Wednesday. That’s bigger than Los Angeles and about 12 times the size of
Sonoma County Health Services Director to Step Down on August 23rd

Sonoma County Health Services Director Tina Rivera has notified the Board of Supervisors and top administrators that she is resigning, effective August 23rd. Rivera has been the director of health services for more than 3 years, first