Landmark bill banning some dyes in food served in California schools passes
ilbusca/Getty Images (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — A landmark bill to ban some dyes in food served at California public schools, aimed at protecting children’s health, is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk to be signed into law after
Two Fire Near Petaluma Fully Contained by Friday Morning
The Two Fire west of Petaluma that burned 33 acres of land is 100-percent contained. The fire started in a field at about 3:30 Thursday afternoon and was threatening at least one building. Forward progress was stopped
Elder Fraud Protection Bill Heads Governor Newsom for Signature
The California legislature has approved a new bill strengthening elder fraud protection. Written by North Bay State Senator Bill Dodd, SB 278 would strengthen elder and dependent adult financial abuse protections by clarifying the duties of banks
Monday Bakery in Napa Closes After Fire
Monday Bakery, a beloved North Bay pastry shop, has closed its doors indefinitely after a fire at its production facility on August 21st and increasing operating costs. The fire was allegedly started by someone who set a
Two Bills Banning All Plastic Grocery Bags Heads to Newsom’s Desk
California lawmakers have passed two bills that ban all plastic grocery bags. The bills aim to reinforce the state’s 2014 plastic bag ban law. If signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, the bills will only allow grocery stores
Retired Coach and Teacher Dies in 11-Vehicle Crash on Highway 12
An 11-vehicle crash closed westbound Highway 12 at Stony Point for 4 hours on Thursday. The cars were stopped approaching the Fulton intersection. The chain-reaction crash happened just before noon. One person died and seven people were
Sonoma County Laborers Demand Work in Downtown Rohnert Park Project
Local laborers want to be a part of the construction of the downtown civic center coming to the vacant 28-acre State Farm property in Rohnert Park. Earlier this week, Rohnert Park selected El Segundo-based CenterCal Properties to
Santa Rosa City Council Exploring Amending Their Attendance Policy
The Santa Rosa City Council is considering relaxing its attendance policy for members to avoid losing their seats due to absences. Currently, members can be removed from office if they miss all regular meetings for 30 consecutive
Santa Rosa Man Arrested for Selling Stolen Home Depot Products
A Santa Rosa man has been arrested after selling dozens of stolen items from Home Depots in Sonoma County. The Sheriff’s office and Home Depot officials discovered that 39-year-old Alonso Lennin Lopez was selling dozens of Milwaukee, Makita,
Cotati City Council Takes No Stance on Measure Proposing Factory Farms
The Cotati City council is officially taking no position on Measure J that would ban “concentrated animal feeding operations” — or “factory farms” in Sonoma County. This bucks a trend in the county as Petaluma, Rohnert Park,