Student Loan Forgiveness: Hot-button issue proves there’s two sides to every story
By Jane Hodges Young Thanksgiving is coming. Need some cannon fodder for a rousing back-and-forth dinner table conversation? Try floating this balloon: Student loan debt relief. Then sit back and watch as the hot potato is
New Deepfake Law in California Gets Blocked by Federal Judge
A federal judge has blocked California’s new law prohibiting deceptive ads and elections-related communications, including deepfakes. Social media user Christopher Kohls sued the state, claiming the law violated free speech rights. Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly
Ghost Gun Use in Crime Going Down in California
Progress is being made in California’s ghost gun crisis. A new report shows fewer are being used in crimes, down 23-percent between 2021 and last year. Ghost guns can be put together from a kit, making them
Martinez Refinery in East Bay Fined $5-Million Over Air Pollution
The Marathon Martinez Refinery is being told to pay up. It’s been fined five-million dollars for allegedly filling the air with pollution from 2018 to 2022. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District says this is for
The Lodge at Bodega Bay Named Worlds Best Hotel in Luxury Travel Magazine
A luxury and lifestyle travel magazine has named a local hotel the best in the world. Condé Nast Traveler released its Reader’s Choice Awards for 2024 and topping the 50 best hotels in the world is The
Heat Advisory for North Bay Valleys Extended Until Friday Night
Sonoma County health officials have extended a heat advisory due to the National Weather Service’s Excessive Heat Advisory and Warning. The health warning remains in effect until 11 p.m. Thursday for inland and coastal Sonoma County. However,
Sonoma County Leader Herman G. Hernandez Fined Over Financial Disclosure Violation
Herman G. Hernandez, a longtime leader in the Sonoma County community, has been fined by the state’s Fair Political Practices Commission for neglecting to fully disclose his financial interests on official forms. The fine, totaling $1,600, stems
Rohnert Park People Services Center Opens Up Providing One-Stop Location for Social Services
Rohnert Park now has a one-stop social services hub. The Rohnert Park People Services Center officially opened to the public on Wednesday. People can stop in for help finding housing, mental health support, to learn their rights
California Earthquake Authority Increasing Rates By Nearly 7-Percent in 2025
The California Earthquake Authority is set to increase its rates by an average of six-point-eight-percent starting next year. This hike is reportedly due to rising construction costs, which have been climbing since 2020. Homeowners can still find
Parducci Wine Cellars Sold to WarRoom Cellars
A California wine company specializing in reviving legacy brands has made another major acquisition. WarRoom Cellars has purchased Parducci Wine Cellars, along with two other brands, from Mendocino Wine Company. This marks WarRoom’s third North Coast acquisition