Watch Duty upgrades tools for North Bay emergencies
Charged with providing timely disaster alerts, Watch Duty is adding new features including power outage data. The popular app has signed on with PowerOutage.com to show where outages exist and how long they may last. The Orlando-based platform draws the data from utility companies in the
Comfort Food, but Hold the Guilt
Can indulging in higher-calorie comfort food be a path to a more balanced life? Saying yes to a dripping smash burger, a 10-layer lasagna with a rich ragu or that classic chocolate-malt shake you dreamed about as
Todd Blanche, in 1st appearance as acting AG, shrugs off suggestion Trump will ‘pressure’ him to target opponents
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a news conference at the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice building, April 7, 2026, in Washington. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche used his
Historians sue over Trump’s attempt to ignore Presidential Records Act
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a news conference in James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 06, 2026, in Washington, DC. President Trump spoke about the successful military mission to rescue a
FBI on scene of ICE-involved shooting in Patterson, California
Mountains outside Patterson, California. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (PATTERSON, Calif.) — The FBI is at the scene of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement-involved shooting that happened in Patterson, California, on Tuesday near the I-5, Acting
Petaluma Batteries Plus Reopens Under New Management
The Batteries Plus at 313 North McDowell has officially reopened. After a brief closure that had the community talking, this local staple is back under brand-new management. From car and watch batteries to phone repairs and key
Proposed Clean Energy Fees Could Spark Higher Electric Bills
California utility customers could soon see a bump in their monthly bills under a new legislative proposal. Senate Bill 1158 is currently under consideration, aiming to expand the state’s renewable energy footprint and stabilize the power grid.
Showers Expected to Hit Sonoma County Midweek
A brief weather system is headed for Sonoma County, bringing a period of rain starting Wednesday night. Forecasters expect showers to linger through Friday morning, with the most significant rainfall totals likely hitting the Central Coast. While
Sonoma County Warns of Check Fraud Ahead of Tax Deadline
With the April 10 property tax deadline looming, Sonoma County officials are warning residents that mailed checks are being stolen and altered. To avoid fraud, the Tax Collector’s Office urges taxpayers to pay online, by phone, or
Victim Identified in Fatal Santa Rosa House Fire
Authorities have identified the 84-year-old woman who died in a house fire Friday night in Santa Rosa. According to the Press Democrat, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office says Lorraine Emery was found by firefighters inside a duplex