Safari West To Become A Nonprofit
A Sonoma County landmark is entering a new era. Safari West, the 400-acre “Sonoma Serengeti” in Santa Rosa, has announced it is transitioning from private ownership to a nonprofit organization. The North Bay Business Journal reports after
One Pedestrian Dead, Another In Critical Condition Following Accident In Sonoma
A tragic accident in Sonoma Tuesday night has left one woman dead and another in critical condition after they were struck by an SUV while crossing Broadway. Police say the two women, both visiting from Virginia, were
Sebastopol Considering Two-Way Downtown Streets
Sebastopol could be looking at a major downtown makeover as the city considers ditching its one-way streets to fix a “harrowing” safety record for pedestrians and cyclists. According to the Press Democrat, the Planning Commission recently endorsed
Skilled Trade Workers Continue Picketing At SSU
Despite rain and hail, skilled trade workers at Sonoma State are entering their third day of picketing as part of a system-wide strike across the CSU. Per the Press Democrat, members of Teamsters Local 2010—including campus plumbers,
E. & J. Gallo Announces Nearly 100 Layoffs Across 5 North Bay Sites
The wine industry’s current slowdown is hitting home in the North Bay, as E. & J. Gallo Winery announces plans to cut nearly 100 jobs across five local sites. The North Bay Business Journal reports the Modesto-based
Possible Murder Charge For Novato Woman Involved Deadly DUI Crash Outside Of Petaluma
A Novato woman is facing a possible murder charge following a high-speed DUI crash on Highway 101 that turned deadly last week near Petaluma. The CHP reports that 41-year-old Kenia Marcela Alegria was driving on a wet
How DNA and genetic genealogy might help solve the Nancy Guthrie case
In an aerial view, Nancy Guthrie’s residence is seen on February 17, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Authorities said they’re looking into using genetic genealogy in the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s mysterious
Parents of students at ski academy among California avalanche victims
Andrew Holt/Getty Images (TRUCKEE, Calif.) — The group of skiers involved in the deadly avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains on Tuesday includes parents, mostly mothers, of students at a local school and ski academy, according to