Gavin DeGraw Unable to Perform at Green Music Center Due to Illness

Gavin DeGraw will no longer be performing at the Green Music Center this Friday. Illness and doctors’ orders are the reason for DeGraw’s withdrawal. He was headlining with Two-time Grammy Award winner Colbie Caillat. Instead Caillat will
Birds are in Danger from Wildfire Smoke in Golden State

California’s catastrophic wildfires are putting birds and their habitats in danger. Researchers say the biggest fire-related risk for birds is smoke because of their sensitive respiratory systems. Research shows bird activity is significantly reduced after smoke events.
Wine Harvest Begins in Sonoma County; Expected to Last Through October

The Sonoma County wine harvest is officially underway. Experts say Chardonnay grapes were the first to be picked at Geyserville’s Dutcher Crossing Winery just after 2 a.m. Though the overall yield is expected to be below average,
Athlete drowns during CrossFit Games in Texas

ABC News (FORT WORTH, Texas.) — An athlete drowned during a swimming event at a CrossFit competition in Texas on Thursday, the organization said. The death occurred on the first day of the CrossFit Games, being held
Santa Rosa City Schools Board Trustee Ed Sheffield Not Running for Re-Election

After eight years on the Santa Rosa City Schools Board of Education, Trustee Ed Sheffield announced he won’t seek a third term. Sarah Jenkins, a Sonoma County employee and parent, has filed for the open seat in
A LeFever Mattson Company Files for Bankruptcy

A LeFever Mattson company is officially filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy. LeFever filed for Chapter 11 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court on behalf of one of his company’s real estate portfolios, Windscape Apartments LLC., on Tuesday. Windscape is
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Starting Narcotic’s Unit

This month, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department will launch a new Narcotics Unit. Initially, the unit will include one sergeant and two deputies, focusing on combating fentanyl-related crimes and opioid overdoses. Their mission is to target those
California’s NOW Conference Coming to Santa Rosa on Saturday

The California Statewide Conference for the National Organization for Women will be held Saturday in Santa Rosa, seeking to educate the community to stand up and speak out against those who would prevent women’s reproductive and general
2 wanted for allegedly stealing human remains from New Orleans apartment

New Orleans Police Department (NEW ORLEANS) — Police in New Orleans are seeking two people accused of stealing human remains from an apartment. The suspects allegedly stole “a bicycle and of a package containing the remains of
Sebastopol Police Chief Nelson Retiring on October 26th

Sebastopol Police Chief Ron Nelson announced his retirement at a Tuesday Sebastopol City Council meeting, marking the end of a 24-year career in law enforcement. He will be the third chief to depart since Sebastopol’s longtime police