A Pair of Prescribed Burns To Be Conducted In Preparation For Fire Season
Get ready to see and smell some smoke today in the Sonoma Valley as prescribed burns continue in our area, all aimed at reducing wildfire risk. The Press Democrat reports a 62-acre burn is happening right now
Man sentenced to 60 years for murder of Texas college student in random shooting
Fort Worth Police Department (FORT WORTH, Texas) — A man was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Thursday for murdering a Texas college student in a random shooting in 2023. Wes Smith, a 21-year-old junior at
Gas Prices Could Jump As High As 70 Cents A Gallon Beginning July 1st
Starting July 1st, Californians can expect a significant jump in gas prices, potentially close to 70 cents per gallon. Per the Press Democrat, this increase is due to a double-whammy: the annual state gas and diesel excise
Iconic Petaluma Fruit Stand Reopens At New Location
An iconic fruit stand in Petaluma is back open after nearly five years. Palace of Fruit stood along Old Redwood Highway in Penngrove for decades–that was until it was badly damaged by a car crash and fire
New Restaurant In Sonoma Earns Two Michelin Stars
A new restaurant in Sonoma County has been awarded two Michelin stars. Enclos, which opened late last year, is the first restaurant in the city of Sonoma to win a Michelin star. It was honored on Wednesday
Interim SSU President Speaks About Funding Boost
Sonoma State University, under Interim President Emily Cutrer’s leadership, faced a major crisis earlier this year with a $24 million deficit leading to widespread cuts in programs and faculty. However, according to a report from The Press
Healdsburg To Address March Avenue Complaints
Healdsburg will be making repairs and improvements to one of its most complained about streets. The Healdsburg City Council has approved plans to repave March Avenue, along with transforming it into a more pedestrian and bike friendly
Several Sea Lion Sightings In Petaluma River
There are several reports of a sea lion swimming in the Petaluma River. Last Sunday, a kayaker also saw it napping on a floating dock in the Turning Basin. The sea lion may be lost, and experts
Santa Rosa Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Killing Woman Found Dead On Trail
A suspect is behind bars on suspicion of killing a woman who was found dead on a trail in Santa Rosa. Sixty-one-year-old Lisa Shiffer-McCool was found dead on the Prince Memorial Greenway in July of last year.
Wife of Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect speaks out: 'Completely blindsided'
Minnesota State Capitol building. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images (HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn.) — The wife of accused Minnesota lawmaker gunman Vance Boelter said she’s “completely blindsided” by the shootings allegedly carried out by her husband. “On behalf of my children and