Sonoma County Advisory Panel Critical Of Providence’s Decision To Close Inpatient Pediatric Ward
A Sonoma County advisory panel is strongly criticizing Providence’s decision to close the inpatient pediatric ward at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, warning it will severely impact low-income families. According to the Press Democrat, the Maternal, Child and
Powerball jackpot surges to $930 million for Wednesday night drawing

Powerball lottery ticket forms at Bluebird Liquor on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 in Hawthorne, CA. Juliana Yamada / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Powerball jackpot prize has grown to $930 million, a
Petaluma Police Planning DUI Checkpoint This Weekend
Police are planning a DUI checkpoint in Petaluma this weekend. The Petaluma Police Department says the checkpoint will be at an undisclosed location from 6 p.m. Saturday until 2 a.m. Sunday. Police say they’re not just looking
Sonoma County Supervisors Update Commercial Cannabis Rules
Sonoma County supervisors are approving sweeping new rules for commercial cannabis operations. The board voted 4-1 Tuesday to adopt the first major overhaul of the county’s cannabis regulations since 2018. The updated rules include new setback distances,
SRPD Arrest 68-Year-Old Man Following Undercover Operation
Santa Rosa police have arrested a 63-year-old man they say posed as a talent recruiter to solicit women for sex acts. Investigators say Michael Tarvid used a fake adult-film business to lure women into recording so-called “audition”
Record flooding possible in Pacific Northwest as storms continue in Midwest, Northeast

Heavy rain fall (Photography by Keith Getter (all rights reserved)/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — An atmospheric river event has been slamming the Pacific Northwest with rain, and the flood threat is far from over. In the last
Ancient lake reemerges after record rainfall at Death Valley National Park
Badwater Basin, the site of Lake Manly, is viewed from Dante’s View showing the lake receding due to evaporation on April 21, 2024, near Furnace Creek, California. (George Rose/Getty) (DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif.) — An ancient