Blunt economics: Is a strong local cannabis industry viable?
The Sonoma County cannabis industry is continuing to falter despite a recent cut to local cultivation taxes which, experts say, is outweighed by the longstanding challenges facing the industry. “Is it a lifesaver? The answer is ‘no,’”
Travis Decker search: Father accused of murdering 3 daughters possibly spotted in Idaho by campers
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (FAIRFIELD, Idaho) — A possible sighting of Travis Decker — the dad accused of murdering his three daughters over a month ago — is being investigated in the wake of a family saying
Texas flash flooding disaster raises questions about rescue and recovery efforts
Jim Vondruska/Getty Image (NEW YORK) — The catastrophic flash floods in Texas have left communities reeling, claiming at least 90 lives and displacing families across the Hill Country. As recovery operations continue, safety concerns have intensified —
At least 1 dead as Chantal brings record-breaking flooding to North Carolina
ABC News (CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C.) — Crews in North Carolina are “overwhelmed” with water rescues and search efforts on Monday after Chantal, then a tropical storm, made landfall a day earlier, causing record-breaking flooding in the central part
Windsor FD Rescues Injured Teen From Windsor High School Roof Following Fireworks Show
The Press Democrat reports Windsor firefighters performed a rare ladder rescue Thursday night after a teenager fell 15 feet from the Windsor High School gymnasium roof following the fireworks show. The teen suffered minor injuries and was
Sonoma County Jail Implements New Mail Rules
New mail rules are now in effect at the Sonoma County jail. This follows a lawsuit by the Human Rights Defense Center, which argued the old policy was unconstitutional. The Press Deomcrat is reporting the county settled
42-Year-Old Man Arrested For Windsor Town Green Sexual Assault
A 42-year-old man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault reported this week near the Windsor Town Green. Eric Bernard faces felony counts of sexual penetration with a foreign object and witness intimidation. The Press
Petaluma City Council To Discuss The Downtown Housing & Economic Opportunity Overlay Tonight
The Petaluma City Council meets tonight with a significant item on the agenda: the Downtown Housing and Economic Opportunity Overlay. The Press Democrat reports the council will decide whether to repeal this new zoning, which would have
Local Little League Teams Moving Onto Section 1 Tournaments
Petaluma National Little League had a dominant day on Friday, with their 12-and-under and 11-and-under teams both clinching District 35 titles. According to the Press Democrat, the 12U Petaluma National team continued an incredible run, winning their
SRPD’s Violent Crimes Investigation Team Makes Arrest In Connection With March 2024 Bank Robbery
After more than a year of intensive investigation, the Santa Rosa Police Department’s Violent Crimes Investigations Team has made an arrest in connection with the March 21st, 2024, robbery of the Chase Bank on Sonoma Avenue. Fifty-four-year-old