West Virginia death toll rises amid devastating flash flooding
Ty Wright/Getty Images (NEW YORK)– The death toll has climbed to seven in the wake of heavy rains and devastating flash flooding in West Virginia, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said on Tuesday. Two people were unaccounted for as
Petaluma City Council Votes To Join Federal Lawsuit Against Trump Administration
Petaluma is joining Santa Rosa and Healdsburg in a federal lawsuit against the Trump Administration. The lawsuit, first filed in February, challenges the administration’s crackdown on sanctuary cities, as the administration is threatening to cut federal funding
Federal appeals court set to hold hearing over Trump National Guard deployment in California
David McNew/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — The legal battle over the Trump administration’s deployment of the National Guard in California heads to a federal appeals court on Tuesday. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will preside over
Minnesota shootings latest: Witness recalls moment she spotted suspect
Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested near his farm in Green Isle, Minnesota. Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office (GREEN ISLE, Minn.) — Wendy Thomas was on the phone with her father when she saw someone in a field in
Calistoga Joint Unified School District To Launch Dual Language Immersion Program
The Press Democrat reports the Calistoga Joint Unified School District is launching a dual language immersion program, offering instruction in both English and Spanish from kindergarten. After months of discussion and community input, the Calistoga School Board
SRFD Using Over 1,000 Goats To Clear Out Dry Grass And Weeds
This summer, the Santa Rosa Fire Department is deploying an unusual, but highly effective, fire prevention team: a herd of over 1,000 goats, and possibly some sheep! According to the Press Democrat, these four-legged firefighters began work
Sonoma School Board to Reconsider Flowery Elementary Closure Tonight
The Press Democrat reports the Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is set to hold a pivotal meeting tonight, June 17th, where they are scheduled to vote on rescinding their earlier decision to close Flowery
Sonoma Takes Steps Towards Environmental Preservation and Grant Funding
The City of Sonoma is taking proactive steps towards environmental preservation and securing potential grant funding. The Press Democrat reports that in a unanimous vote on June 4th, the City Council moved to nominate four key open
Fire Pit Flash Fire in Windsor Leaves Six Hospitalized
Six people were hospitalized on Saturday night following a flash fire caused by a propane leak from a private fire pit in Windsor. According to a report from The Press Democrat, around 8:45 p.m. on Castelleto Place,
SRPD Closer To Solving January Assault Case
The Santa Rosa Police Department might be getting closer to solving an assault case from January. Surveillance footage publicly released on Monday shows two men believed to be involved in the assault. Police say the men attacked