Perseid meteor shower is nearing its peak: Here's how to see it
Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The next great sky show is coming soon, and it is forecast to be one of the most awe-inspiring shooting star displays of 2024. Appearing annually between late July and
Trans woman fired by Liberty University speaks out
ACLU of Virginia (LYNCHBURG, Va.) — A trans woman fired by Liberty University last year is speaking to ABC News about the recently filed lawsuit alleging the university let her go for being transgender. Ellenor Zinski was
Tools of the trades
The construction industry has a hiring crisis. Its aging workforce is stepping down, with 30% of workers at or nearing retirement. “For every five construction workers who retire, only one new hire is taking their place,” says
Suspected serial killer charged in 1977 cold case murders of 3 young women: Authorities
Ventura County District Attorney’s Office (VENTURA, Calif.) — A suspected serial killer already in custody in North Carolina for a cold case murder has been charged in the slayings of three women who were strangled to death
Mill Valley eyes 1% sales tax increase
Mill Valley voters will decide upon a proposed sales tax hike this Nov. 5. The Mill Valley City Council officially endorsed the proposed increase at its Aug. 5 meeting. If it passes with a simple majority, the
Woman dies after getting caught in baggage carousel at Chicago O'Hare
Scott Olson/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — A woman died Thursday morning at Chicago O’Hare International Airport after getting caught in a baggage carousel, officials told ABC News. The woman, who has not yet been publicly identified, was believed
Montgomery High School’s Amanda Carlile Gets Honor for Special Education Services
A local student is being honored for her advocacy for students receiving special education services. Amanda Carlile of Santa Rosa has been named the first recipient of the Champion of Inclusion Award by the Sonoma County Office
Speed Tables Might Be More Common in Sonoma County
Speed tables are being considered as a viable, more cost-effective traffic calming option for Sonoma County. Speed tables are longer, flat-topped versions of speed humps. A recent traffic study suggests speed tables would work in slowing down
34 New Employees Coming to Sonoma Valley Unified School District
Sonoma Valley Unified School District is making some hires. The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports that beginning Monday, August 12th, the district will welcome 28 new certificated employees — including five administrators and 20 teachers — and six classified
North Bay Cheesemakers Earn First Place Prizes from National Competition
Several North Bay Cheesemakers have gotten top prizes at the American Cheese Society competition in Buffalo, New York. Bellwether Farms, Point Reyes Cheese Co., and Laura Chenel all took home first place prizes in different categories. Laura