4 rescued, including child, after hunting party gets stuck on ice floe in Alaska: Coast Guard
A still from a U.S. Coast Guard video showing the rescue of four people who became trapped on an ice floe during a seal hunting expedition naer Chefornak, Alaska, on April 12, 2026. (U.S. Coast Guard) (ALASKA)
Watchdog Group Threatens Lawsuit Over Massive Russian River Sewage Spill
The nonprofit California River Watch has issued a notice of intent to sue Sonoma Water following a massive wastewater spill in Guerneville earlier this year. According to the Press Democrat, the environmental group alleges that over five
Rohnert Park Couple Turns Lifelong Dream into Local Reality
Rohnert Park natives Darlene and Ruben Sandoval have officially opened Sandpino’s, a unique hybrid coffee shop and taproom at 101 Golf Course Drive. According to the Press Democrat, inspired by a lack of “mom-and-pop” shops in their
A New Era for Fitness in Boyes Hot Springs
The Sonoma fitness scene is getting a major upgrade as San Francisco-based MX3 Fitness prepares to open its fifth location this June. The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports taking over the former Sonoma Fit space on Highway 12, the
A Golden Night for a Sonoma Icon
The historic Sebastiani Theatre celebrated 92 years in the heart of Sonoma this month with a spectacular “Golden Age of Hollywood” gala. According to the Sonoma Index-Tribune, on Saturday, April 11, more than 200 guests donned 1930s
SantaCon organizer charged for allegedly spending charity money on personal expenses
People dressed as Santa Claus take part in the annual SantaCon celebration in New York City, December 13, 2025. (Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Federal prosecutors arrested the organizer of New York City’s controversial
DHS employee killed while walking her dog in Atlanta shooting spree
The seal of the Department of Homeland Security (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) (ATLANTA) — A Department of Homeland Security employee was “brutally shot and stabbed to death,” Monday, according to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin,
FAA investigating after large chunk of ice crashes through California house and lands on couch
Officials say an ice block crashed through the roof of a home in Whittier, California, on April 10, 2026. (Los Angeles County Supervisor) (LOS ANGELES) — Federal authorities are investigating after a California resident reported that a
Molotov cocktail apparently used to start fire at Tesla sales office: ATF
A suspected Molotov cocktail incendiary device was used to start a fire at the front door of a Tesla sales office in Louisiana, April 14, 2026, according to officials. (ATF New Orleans Field Division) (NEW ORLEANS) —
Cardinal Newman Football Coach Departs After Record-Breaking Season
Cardinal Newman High School is searching for a new rhythm following the sudden departure of head football coach Frank McManus. The Press Democrat reports the school announced Tuesday that McManus is leaving after just one year to