Birds are in Danger from Wildfire Smoke in Golden State

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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.

Athlete drowns during CrossFit Games in Texas

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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

A LeFever Mattson Company Files for Bankruptcy

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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

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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

Sebastopol Police Chief Nelson Retiring on October 26th

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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