New Study Shows Unequal Pay For California’s Teachers

A new study reveals a stark funding gap creating unequal pay for California’s teachers, even within the same county. According to the Press Democrat, teachers in the wealthy St. Helena Unified School District average over $155,000 a

IOLERO’s Report Shows “Good Progress” For SCSD

Sonoma County’s civilian police oversight agency, IOLERO, presented its annual report this week, noting both improvements and deep conflict with the Sheriff’s Office. According to the Press Democrat, Director John Alden acknowledged the Sheriff’s Office has made

Petaluma City Schools Leaders Hoping For Measure I Approval

Petaluma secondary schools are asking voters to approve a new funding measure this November. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports the ballot initiative, Measure I, proposes a $129-per-year parcel tax for eight years to raise an extra $3 million

Napa Supervisors Approve Plastic Carryout Bag Ban

The Napa County Board of Supervisors approves a ban on plastic carryout bags in unincorporated areas starting next year. The move closes a loophole that allowed thicker bags marketed as reusable and aligns county rules with a