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
Teen Driver From Marin County Facing Chargers
The teen driver that killed 4 teens in a Marin County accident earlier this year is now facing charges. Those charges include misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter and other lesser infractions. A total of six people were in the
Record Amount Raised At This Year’s “WigOut Sonoma” Fundraiser
A crowd of 120 revelers sporting colorful wigs gathered at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards on September 25th for the annual “WigOut Sonoma” fundraiser, raising a record amount for a vital local cause. The Press Democrat reports the event
Healdsburg Planning Commission Approves Permit For New Drug Treatment Facility
The Ruse, a controversial upscale inn in Healdsburg, is on a winning streak. Per the Press Democrat, the city’s Planning Commission recently approved a permit for the inn to operate as a luxury, 13-bed drug treatment facility,
Sonoma Valley Unified School District Standardized Test Scores Show Significant Drop
Standardized test results for the Sonoma Valley Unified School District are in, and they show a drop in student proficiency across the board. According to the Sonoma Index-Tribune, the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state standards
22-Year-Old Santa Rosa Man Charged With Murder In Connection To Teen Overdoses
Prosecutors have charged a 22-year-old man with murder in connection to the deaths of two Santa Rosa teenagers from drugs laced with fentanyl. Officials say Ramon Nunez Galvan allegedly supplied the cocaine that killed 18-year-old Logan Camp
Providence Closing Santa Rosa Memorial’s Inpatient Pediatric Unit
Providence is closing the inpatient pediatric unit at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, reducing options for children needing overnight, non-emergency care. Hospital staff were notified Wednesday morning, and county health officials were informed the same day. Providence says
Police officer struck and killed in the line of duty while helping motorists in another collision
mbbirdy/Getty Images (LA MESA, Calif.) — A 25-year-old police officer in California has died in the line of duty after she was hit by a car while stopping to help two motorists involved in a collision, authorities