Why the California wildfires were nearly impossible to contain
Apu Gomes/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — A perfect storm of weather and climate conditions made the California wildfires nearly impossible to contain once they ignited, according to experts. In a typical fire management scenario, containing the fire
NYC construction company indicted for stealing $67K from former employees
Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A New York City construction company and its owner were indicted Thursday on wage theft charges for depriving ten recent immigrant workers of wages totaling $67,000. “These cases come down to
Biden raises federal funding for initial Los Angeles fire disaster response to 100%
ABC News (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs for the initial disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires. Meeting with federal officials at the White House, Biden
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pushes back against criticism over management of wildfires
Eric Thayer/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) CalLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has faced questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area. Bass was away from the city on a planned
Several hospitals, medical centers close clinics as California wildfires spread
Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images (CALIFORNIA) — Several hospitals and health care facilities have closed their clinics and offices in the southern California area as the devastating wildfires continue to spread. As of Thursday, at least five people
How will the California wildfires shape the home insurance industry?
Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — The multiple wildfires raging in California are being described by eyewitnesses as “apocalyptic.” While the cost in human suffering is immeasurable, it may take weeks or longer for the
SRPD Detectives Arrest Drug Dealer Following Months-Long Investigation
Santa Rosa Police detectives have arrested a local drug dealer after a months-long investigation. 48-year-old Raymundo Flores-Navarro was taken into custody yesterday following a search warrant at his residence on Ware Avenue. Detectives, assisted by a Sonoma
Sonoma County Seeking Volunteers For Annual Homeless Count
Sonoma County is seeking volunteers for its annual Point-in-Time Count of unhoused individuals. The count, scheduled for January 31st, involves teams of volunteers surveying the county to identify those experiencing homelessness. The data collected helps determine the
Carjacking Suspect Shoots At Police While Fleeing
A carjacking suspect led Santa Rosa Police on a foot chase Tuesday night, culminating in a confrontation where the suspect fired a handgun at officers. The driver, identified as 23-year-old Emilio Torres, fled on foot. During the
Settlement Reached For Point Reyes National Seashore
A landmark settlement has been reached in the long-running legal battle over ranching in Point Reyes National Seashore. Under the agreement, most of the ranches within the park will be phased out over the next 15 months.