Northern California To Get New Area Code

Northern California is getting a new area code, 837, to meet the high demand for numbers in the existing 530 area code. It’s affecting places like Chico, Davis, Redding and South Lake Tahoe. Starting January 31st, new
Sonoma-Based Nonprofit Helping To Rescue Displaced Dogs From LA Fires

A Sonoma-based nonprofit is helping rescue displaced dogs from overflowing shelters in the fire-ravaged Los Angeles area. The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports Flying Tails Animal Rescue flew to Los Angeles on Friday and picked up 20 dogs to
Frost & Wind Advisories In Effect For Much Of The North Bay This Week

Sonoma and Napa counties are bracing for a cold snap this week, with frost and wind advisories in effect. Temperatures are expected to dip into the low 30s overnight, with no significant warming expected in the near
Hundreds Gather To Volunteer On Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Hundreds of volunteers gathered at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Santa Rosa on Monday to participate in a day of service honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Families, youth groups, and community members
Three People Displaced After Two-Alarm Fire In Petaluma

Three people are displaced after a two-alarm fire burned two homes in Petaluma. Firefighters responded to the blaze yesterday morning on Petaluma Boulevard North. Crews managed to knock the fire down by noon, but winds picked the
Maria Carrillo Students Present Plan To Address District’s Budget Deficit

Students at Maria Carrillo High School are taking a stand against proposed school closures in their district. At a recent town hall meeting, students presented their own plan to address the district’s budget deficit, focusing on cutting
Santa Rosa Man Arrested After Alleged Assault At Rohnert Park Walmart

A Santa Rosa man is facing several charges after allegedly assaulting several people at a Walmart in Rohnert Park, injuring three of them. Police say 45-year-old Randolph Knoblock started a fight inside the store on Redwood Drive
California State Veterinarian Bans Poultry & Dairy Cow Exhibitions

Due to the ongoing bird flu outbreak, the state veterinarian has banned poultry and dairy cow exhibitions at California fairs and shows. This has prompted fair organizers to explore alternative ways to showcase these traditional exhibits, such
Fire Crews On High Alert As Strong Winds Return To Southern California

Fire crews are on high alert once again as strong winds have returned to the Southern California area. The National Weather Service issued a “particularly dangerous situation” warning for a chunk of Los Angeles and Ventura counties