Sonoma County Suspends Banning of Natural Gas Stoves

Sonoma County is no longer banning natural gas stoves. The County has suspended enforcement of a building code that prohibits natural gas appliances in new homes due to a federal court ruling. The county is now exploring
Marin County Expands Naloxone Access

Marin County is expanding access to free naloxone to fight the opioid overdose crisis. New vending machines and NaloxBoxes are being installed throughout the county, with free Naloxone. Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses and can save lives. Visit
Sonoma County Vintners Giving $350,000 in Community Grants

Sonoma County Vintners Foundation is distributing $350,000 in Community Grants to 35 local nonprofits, including Corazón Healdsburg, Ceres Community Project, and Audubon Canyon Ranch. Here’s Michael Haney, Executive Director of Sonoma County Vintners Foundation… “We’ve work with and supported over
Rohnert Park Sticks with SHARE Sonoma County After Review of Services

Despite some allegations of racism, the City of Rohnert Park will continue to work with SHARE Sonoma County. City staff found SHARE Sonoma County is meeting Rohnert Park’s expectations and is providing housing and care to the
Two Undercover Santa Rosa Officers Held Up During Drug Bust

A dangerous drug bust in Santa Rosa could’ve gone a lot worse. On Tuesday, undercover detectives were attempting to purchase 10,000 fentanyl pills when two suspects pulled out guns and robbed them. A police pursuit ensued, ending
Governor Newsom Considering Special Session for Oil and Gas

Governor Gavin Newsom is considering calling a special legislative session this fall to focus on proposed new oil and gas regulations. Details are not clear yet, but reports suggest the idea has been pitched to Senate Pro
School Employees Picket Santa Rosa City Schools Board

School staff members like custodians, tech specialists and school office managers picketed the Santa Rosa City Schools Board yesterday (Wednesday). California School Employees Association members are upset because the district is not offering any raises until December
Former Sonoma County Health Services Director Faces Criticism for Hiring of DEMA Consulting and Management

The Former Sonoma County Department of Health Services director is facing increased scrutiny over the hiring of a questionable homeless services provider. The Press Democrat is reporting that it was Barbie Robinson, now the director of Harris
Two Men Given Long Prison Sentences for Fatal Shooting Outside Santa Rosa Bar

Two men could spend the rest of their lives in prison after a deadly shooting outside of a bar in Santa Rosa. On Wednesday, 30-year-old Ednie Afamasaga was sentenced to 43 years to life in prison. His
University of Idaho murders: Judge to weigh change of venue decision

Kai Eiselein-Pool/Getty Images (MOSCOW, Idaho) — The suspect in the murder of four University of Idaho students, Bryan Kohberger, is in court Thursday as the judge weighs whether to change the venue for his trial. Kohberger’s lawyers