Various North Bay Business To Take Part In Nationwide “National Shutdown” Protest
Businesses across Napa and Sonoma counties are closing their doors or donating profits today as part of a nationwide “National Shutdown” protest against federal immigration enforcement. The Press Democrat reports the movement calls for a day of
Parents & Teachers Push Back At Santa Rosa City Schools Board Meeting
Santa Rosa City Schools is bracing for a massive overhaul as the district looks to cut more than 100 jobs to avoid a state takeover. According to the Press Democrat, the proposed $14 million in cuts would
DOJ releases additional material from its Epstein files
A sign marks the location of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) headquarters building on April 30, 2025, in Washington, DC. J. David Ake/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Additional material from the Justice Department’s files on the late
Calistoga Preschool Preparing To Close By Spring
Calistoga is on the verge of becoming a “child care desert” as a beloved local institution prepares to close its doors. The Press Democrat reports Hearts and Hands Preschool, a nonprofit that has served working families for
Rohnert Park To Limit Data Retention From “Flock” Cameras
Rohnert Park is tightening the reins on surveillance data after a City Council vote slashed how long police can keep your license plate records. Previously, the city held onto data from its 30 “Flock” cameras for a
Former Sonoma County Employee Receives 36 Years For Sexual Abuse & Grooming
A former Sonoma County employee was sentenced to 36 years in state prison yesterday for the sexual abuse and grooming of a young girl. According to the Press Democrat, 45-year-old Christina Whisman pleaded guilty to multiple counts,
Students Rally For Pride Flag At Sonoma City Council Meeting
Emotions ran high at the Sonoma City Council meeting this week as students and LGBTQ+ advocates turned out in force to defend the pride flag at Sonoma Valley High. The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports the flag was briefly
Calistoga City Council Votes To Make Fairgrounds Advisory Committee A Permanent Fixture
Calistoga is doubling down on its efforts to breathe new life into the historic local fairgrounds. The Press Democrat reports following a unanimous City Council vote this week, the town’s Fairgrounds Advisory Committee is now a permanent
Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board Unanimously Approves New Home For Charter School
The Sonoma Valley Unified School District has officially found a home for the new MacArthur Park Charter School. The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports in a 4-to-0 vote, trustees decided the charter will take over the Prestwood Elementary campus
Former CNN journalist Don Lemon arrested in connection with Minnesota protest
Don Lemon attends the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights’ 2025 Ripple of Hope Gala at New York Hilton on December 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for RFK Ripple Of Hope) (NEW