BREAKING: A Home Fell Into The Russian River After A Landslide In Forestville
A home fell into the Russian River on Tuesday afternoon after a landslide in Forestville, prompting authorities to evacuate nearby residents. CHECK IT OUT HERE: Sonoma County fire officials reported that the home, which sat about 50
St. Helena Unified School District Welcomes New Superintendent
Jodi McClay, the former superintendent of Temecula Valley Unified, has found a new beginning in St. Helena. After a controversial removal from her previous post amid political turmoil, McClay is now leading the much smaller, but well-funded,
Bay Area Gas Prices Up Following East Bay Refinery Fire
Bay Area drivers are paying more for gas thanks in part to the recent fire at an East Bay refinery. According to the Gas Buddy website, gas prices went up roughly four cents a gallon between Sunday
Former Birkenstock USA Warehouse Up For Sale
The former Birkenstock USA warehouse, a local landmark for decades, is now being offered for sale by its owners, an affiliate of the Birkenstock family. The 88-acre property includes a 174,000-square-foot warehouse and two office buildings totaling
New Acting Superintendent For Petaluma City Schools District
The Petaluma City Schools district has a new acting superintendent. Dr. Louann Carlomagno, a veteran educator with 26 years of experience, has stepped into the role for the remainder of the school year. Dr. Carlomagno brings a
Fallen Tree Damages Building At Steele Lane Elementary
A large tree fell onto a building at Steele Lane Elementary School in Santa Rosa late Monday morning, the likely result of rain-soaked soil and strong winds. School officials confirm the incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. outside
Hundreds Gather In Santa Rosa To Participate In “Day Without Immigrants” Protest
Hundreds of people gathered in Santa Rosa to take part in the “Day Without Immigrants” protest seen in many other cities nationwide. It is in protest of the Trump Administration’s immigration policies and mass deportations. About 400
Healdsburg City Council To Look At City’s Retail Planning Roadmap
The city of Healdsburg could ban new outlet malls and big-box retailers from opening anywhere in the city. That update to the city’s retail planning roadmap was recommended by the Healdsburg Planning Commission last week. Chains, however,
Santa Rosa City Council To Look At Historic Home Permitting Process
Santa Rosa is looking to overhaul its historic home permitting process. A proposed plan going before the City Council this week would create a new Design Review and Preservation Board, streamlining approvals and lowering fees for smaller
Supervisor Rabbitt Says Campaign Finances Issue Has Been Resolved
Sonoma County Supervisor David Rabbitt says an issue surrounding his reporting of campaign finances has been resolved. Rabbitt, speaking with the Press Democrat on Monday, called the violations “minor in nature.” Last week, the newspaper reported Rabbitt