Flash flood, thunderstorm alerts in effect for California with heavy rain expected to last days

Life-threatening flood threat. ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — More than 41 million Americans across California, southern Nevada and northwest Arizona are under flood watches on Wednesday amid a rare, high risk for excessive rainfall and flooding. This
1 nursing home resident, 1 employee killed in fire, explosion; cause under investigation

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks during a press conference outside of the Governor’s Mansion on April 13, 2025. Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images (BRISTOL, Pa.) — An explosion and fire at a Pennsylvania nursing home killed two women —
FDA issues recall for frozen shrimp that may be contaminated with cesium-137

Direct Source Seafood LLC, Bellevue, WA, is recalling approximately 83,800 bags of frozen raw shrimp, imported from Indonesia, sold under the Market 32 and Waterfront Bistro brands. FDA (NEW YORK) — The FDA has announced a recall of frozen
Santa Rosa Woman Arrested After Feds Intercept Package Of Drugs From South America
A Santa Rosa woman is in custody after federal agents intercepted a package of illegal hallucinogens sent from South America. U.S. Customs and Border Protection alerted Santa Rosa Police to a parcel arriving from Peru destined for
Windstorm Knocks Out Power For Thousands In The North Bay
High winds are battering the North Coast this morning, leaving thousands of Sonoma County residents in the dark. The Press Democrat reports a powerful windstorm moved through the region overnight, with gusts topping 80 miles per hour
Sonoma County Deputies Searching For Owner Of Missing Prosthetic Leg
Deputies in Sonoma County are looking for the owner of a prosthetic leg that has been found. The prosthetic was found Tuesday on the Joe Rodota Trail, west of Dutton Avenue. Anyone who thinks it might be
Santa Rosa’s Minimum Wage To Increase Nearly Two-Percent
Santa Rosa’s minimum wage will increase nearly two-percent in 2026 under the city’s annual wage adjustment. Employers of all sizes must pay at least 18-dollars-and-21-cents per hour starting January 1st, up from 17-87 this year and about
Surfer Avoids Injury After Attack At Dillon Beach
A surfer avoids injury after being attacked by a shark Monday morning at Dillon Beach. Officials say the incident occurred around 9 or 10 a.m. near the mouth of Tomales Bay, a known shark habitat. The attack
Driver Rescued After Vehicle Goes Down Fountaingrove Embankment
A driver is rescued early Tuesday after their vehicle went about 200 feet down an embankment in Santa Rosa’s Fountaingrove area. Fire crews were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m. to a solo vehicle collision near Hansford Court
Repeat Offender Arrested For Drug Sales
A Santa Rosa man is back behind bars after a traffic stop led police to a massive stash of drugs and over $100,000 in cash. On Tuesday afternoon, officers with the Downtown Enforcement Team pulled over 28-year-old