Sonoma Valley Unified School District Avoids Teacher Strike
The Sonoma Valley Unified School District averted a teacher strike Wednesday by approving a new contract. The deal includes a 4% raise for 42 teachers with overcrowded classrooms and a 2% raise for the rest. This comes
Three Illinois Men Arrested In Lake County On Marijuana Related Charges
Three men from Illinois were arrested in Lake County over the weekend after authorities discovered a large amount of cash and marijuana in their vehicle. The men were stopped for traffic violations, and a subsequent search revealed
Mendocino Man Found Dead Below Steep Beach Cliff
A 65-year-old Mendocino man was found deceased on a beach below a steep cliff Tuesday evening. Authorities say 65-year-old Douglas Shapiro’s injuries are consistent with a fall. The incident occurred in Mendocino Headlands State Park, a known
Local Saturday Morning Breakfast Program’s Sustainability In Question
For two decades, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Santa Rosa has provided a Saturday morning breakfast program for people experiencing homelessness. The program serves hot meals, coffee, and fruit to those in need, with volunteers preparing and
Petaluma Police Arrest 38-Year-Old Man Following New Year’s Day Knife Threat
Petaluma police have arrested 38-year-old Jesus Arenas-Guevara following a series of incidents. On December 30th, officers responded to a disturbance call where Arenas-Guevara brandished a knife at them. A warrant was issued for his arrest due to
Two Brothers Rescued From Mendocino National Forest
Two brothers stranded in the remote Mendocino National Forest for nearly a week have been rescued. The brothers, Alan and Ivan Campos Rodriguez, became stuck when their vehicle got stuck on a rugged road last week. A
Antioch Man Arrested Following Highway 101 Chase
An Antioch man is facing multiple charges after a dramatic police chase that began in Rohnert Park and ended with collisions on Highway 101 in San Rafael. Casey Joseph Beck, 36, is suspected of leading authorities on
People’s March In Petaluma Scheduled For This Saturday
Petaluma residents are gearing up for a People’s March this Saturday, January 18th. The march, part of a nationwide movement, aims to advocate for social, economic, and environmental justice. Organizers say the march will be a display
Unconscious Man Rescued From Burning Home On Petaluma Boulevard North
Firefighters rescued an unconscious man from a burning home on Petaluma Boulevard North Tuesday night. Crews from the Rancho Adobe Fire District responded to heavy fire and smoke coming from the residence. The victim was found unconscious
US Fish & Wildlife Proposing To List Clear Lake Hitch Has Endangered Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the Clear Lake Hitch, a fish found nowhere else in the world, as a threatened species. The hitch, once abundant, has plummeted in recent decades due to