There are going to be more shark sightings in the coming months, scientists say
Spinner shark on the bottom of the ocean close to Male / Maldives (Cavan Images / Henn Photography/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Warming waters are attracting more swimmers and sharks alike to the Eastern seaboard — creating
Tourist charged after allegedly throwing rock at endangered seal in Hawaii
Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, has been charged with harassing and attempting to harass an endangered Hawaiian monk seal by throwing a large rock at the seal’s head. (U.S. Attorneys Office/District of Hawaii) (MAUI, Hawaii) — A tourist
Pennsylvania man charged with making terroristic threats against Democratic state lawmakers
A view of the dome of the Pennsylvania State Capitol. (Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) (LEBANON, Pa.) — A Pennsylvania man who allegedly had a “hit list” and threatened to shoot Democratic state legislators in online
Sonoma County Greenlights New Regional Compost Facility
Sonoma County officials are moving forward with a major new composting site on Slusser Road, just northwest of Santa Rosa. Supervisors recently cleared a key hurdle by approving the project’s environmental review, paving the way for a
Santa Rosa Widens High-Risk Fire Zones
Santa Rosa officials have officially expanded the city’s wildfire hazard zones, adding roughly 3,100 properties in Bennett Valley and Oakmont to higher-risk maps. The move aligns local boundaries with updated state standards, requiring affected homeowners to follow
Massive West Coast Trade Show Returns to Santa Rosa
The West Coast Trade Show is taking over Grace Pavilion at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds this Sunday, showcasing the best in barbering, nail design, and braiding. The Press Democrat reports founded by local barber Jesus “Chuy” Dominguez,
ICE Arrests Surge at Sonoma County Jail Under Trump Administration
New data shows a dramatic spike in federal immigration activity at the Sonoma County jail, with ICE arrests doubling in 2025 compared to the previous year. According to the Press Democrat, the report, presented by Sheriff Eddie
Bay Area Air District Split Over Looming Gas Water Heater Ban
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is deeply divided over a first-in-the-nation rule that would ban the sale of new natural gas water heaters starting January 1st. The Bay Area News Group reports board members are
Healdsburg Chamber Overhauls Leadership Following CEO Exit
The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce is moving in a new direction, announcing a major leadership restructuring following the departure of longtime CEO Tallia Hart. According to the Press Democrat, instead of a single chief executive, the nonprofit
Driver Swap Revealed in Fatal Santa Rosa Hit-and-Run
Santa Rosa police have revealed a major twist in the investigation of a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a man in a wheelchair Monday. While Isreal Ramirez Sanchez initially surrendered and confessed to being the