Sonoma Water Declares Dry Conditions as Rainfall Levels Dip
Despite rain in this week’s forecast, Sonoma Water has officially declared “dry water conditions” for the upper Russian River watershed following a historically parched March. According to the Press Democrat, the declaration allows officials to scale back
West County Residents to Practice Emergency Response in Evacuation Drill
Emergency officials are urging residents in the Hacienda and Rio Nido communities to gear up for a localized evacuation exercise this Saturday, April 25. The drill, running from 9:00 a.m. to noon, is designed to help neighbors
Overnight Closure Scheduled for Highway 29 in Napa County
Napa County commuters should prepare for a major detour this week as a stretch of Highway 29 shuts down for overnight construction. Caltrans officials announced that both northbound and southbound lanes between Oakville Cross and Rutherford roads
Seismologists Warn Bay Area Residents to Prepare Now for “The Big One”
Seismologists are issuing a stark reminder that a major earthquake isn’t just a possibility, but a certainty for the Bay Area, with a 72% chance of a magnitude 6.7 quake by 2043. According to the Press Democrat,
Rohnert Park Teen Arrested Following Fatal DUI Crash in Novato
A 17-year-old driver from Rohnert Park has been arrested and booked into juvenile hall following a tragic crash that claimed the life of a passenger. Per the Marin Independent Journal, Novato police say the teen was cleared
Community Celebrates Grand Reopening of Renovated Larson Park
It was a packed house at Larson Park this past Sunday as hundreds of neighbors gathered to celebrate the official reopening of this Sonoma Valley staple. The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports after a year-long, $4 million makeover, the
Historic Cornerstone Sonoma Set for Grand Reopening Under New Ownership
The “Gateway to Wine Country” is making a comeback as Cornerstone Sonoma prepares for a grand reopening this Friday, April 24, following years of neglect. According to the Press Democrat, once a crown jewel of the Sonoma
Rainy Weather Doesn’t Dampen Spirits as Santa Rosa Pot Fans Line Up for 4/20 Deals
Rainy skies didn’t stop a massive crowd from forming outside Santa Rosa’s Mercy Wellness Dispensary Monday morning as shoppers lined the block for 4/20 discounts. Per the Press Democrat, the unofficial holiday, which originated with a group
Petaluma City Schools Board Approves Year-Round Pride Flag Display
The Petaluma City Schools Board of Education voted unanimously this week to fly the “Progress Pride” flag at all district campuses throughout the entire school year. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports this new policy mandates that the flag
Mom stabbed to death in home, daughter stabbed and wounded; suspect in custody: Police
Burbank police caption: Sergio Fraire has been arrested and booked for murder and attempted murder in Burbank, California, according to police. (Burbank PD) (BURBANK, Calif.) — A man is in custody for allegedly stabbing a woman to