Emails Show Tension within Sonoma County Departments Over DEMA Payments
New emails from the County of Sonoma show tension between the county’s health officials and the auditor. The Press Democrat reports that the County Auditor Erick Roeser objected to markups from DEMA for their defense subcontractor. Roeser
County of Sonoma Still Caring for Dozens of Animals From Sonoma Property
Dozens of animals and livestock seized amid an animal hoarding investigation remain in the care of Sonoma County. The animals were seized from a property in Sonoma last year. They include 27 dogs, 63 sheep, 46 chickens,
Homeless Man Arrested on Suspicion of Starting Two Small Fires in Santa Rosa
A transient has been arrested in connection with two fires along the Santa Rosa Creek Trail. Antonio Martines is accused of starting a fire on Saturday and may be connected to another small fire set on Friday.
Rise of the machine: robotic vineyard labor wave of the future
By Jessica Zimmer North Bay wineries and wine grape growers are exploring adopting remotely operated vineyard robots, a shift that could reduce the number of human workers. The change means labor unions like United Farm Workers
After Helene, searches continue for scores of loved ones unaccounted for after devastating storm
John Norwood, who was injured as Hurricane Helene made landfall, speaks with “Good Morning America” about his missing fiancé, Oct. 1, 2024. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — As Helene swept through North Carolina last week, John Norwood
Man accused of hijacking Los Angeles bus charged with murder and kidnapping
KABC-TV (LOS ANGELES) — The man accused of hijacking a Los Angeles Metro bus, fatally shooting a passenger and leading police on an hourlong chase last week is now facing a slew of charges, including murder and
DOJ announces first-ever federal review of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Thinkstock/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Over 100 years after a white mob attacked a then-thriving Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Department of Justice announced the first-ever federal probe into the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The attack on
Russian jet comes within 50 feet of US fighter off coast of Alaska
An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flies over the Joint Pacific-Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 24-1, April 26, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior
Vandals destroy viewfinder for colorblind visitors allowing them to see fall foliage at national park
NPS (NEW YORK) — Vandals have destroyed a specialized viewfinder that allowed colorblind visitors to see the vibrant fall foliage in Tennessee, officials said. The incident took place sometime during the night on Sept. 21 when officials
Asheville tragedy shows there are no climate change safe havens: Experts
A view of the damaged area at Asheville along with the western part of North-Carolina is devastated by the heavy rains and flooding after Hurricane Helene in Asheville, United States on September 30, 2024. (Peter Zay/Anadolu via