New Study Suggests Petaluma’s Parking Situation Not As Bad As Residents May Think
Is downtown Petaluma’s parking situation really as bad as some residents think? A new study suggests parking is actually relatively abundant, rarely exceeding 85% capacity. During a recent City Council workshop, leaders discussed the study’s findings, noting
Petaluma City Schools Facing Budget Cuts As Federal COVID-19 Funding Ends
Petaluma City Schools faces $2 million in budget cuts due to the end of federal COVID-19 relief funding. The school board is expected to vote this month on a plan to address the shortfall, likely involving staff
Sonoma County To Boost Worker Wages For Construction Projects
Sonoma County is boosting worker wages and benefits on construction projects. The Board of Supervisors approved an agreement requiring contractors to pay union-level wages and benefits on most County construction and maintenance projects over $1 million. This
SCBOS Allocates $500,000 To Support Undocumented Workers
Sonoma County Supervisors have allocated $500,000 to support undocumented immigrants and refugees. The funds will go to community organizations providing “Know Your Rights” education about immigration law. This effort, channeled through the Secure Families Collaborative, follows a
Sonoma County Supervisors Pen Letter To CSU Chancellor Over SSU Cuts
Sonoma County Supervisors are joining the growing chorus of concern over budget cuts at Sonoma State University. In a letter to the CSU Chancellor, the Board of Supervisors expressed worries about the impact of the cuts on
Santa Rosa School Closure Committee Finalizes Recommendations
The Santa Rosa school closure committee has finalized its recommendations for school closures, sending them to the district’s board of trustees. After eight months of analysis, the committee suggests closing two tiers of elementary schools, with Albert
Several Patients Evacuated From Sutter Airway Medical Facility Following Flooding
Flooding has forced the evacuation of several patients from Sutter Airway Drive Medical Center in Santa Rosa. The Santa Rosa Fire Department started performing rescues on Tuesday afternoon, after the parking lot of the facility flooded, cutting
Officials Monitoring Flood Stages Around The North Bay
Officials are monitoring the Russian and Napa rivers’ flood stages as an atmospheric river soaks the North Bay. The National Water Prediction Service was calling for major flooding of the Napa River near Downtown Napa late Tuesday