Three Car Crash Leaves One Dead
A woman was killed Saturday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash in south Santa Rosa. The accident happened around 3:15 p.m. on Corby Avenue. The Press Democrat reports police say a white Lexus swerved to avoid a stopped
Sonoma County’s WIC Program To Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week
Sonoma County’s WIC program is celebrating breastfeeding mothers and babies with a special event for World Breastfeeding Week. The celebration is next Thursday, August 7th, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Santa Rosa WIC office. The
PG&E Files Plans To Decommission Potter Valley Project
PG&E has filed formal plans to decommission the Potter Valley Project, including two dams that connect the Eel and Russian River watersheds. This could be the West Coast’s next major dam removal. According to the Press Democrat,
Sonoma Mountain Road Fire Contained To 3 Acres
Firefighters quickly contained a three-acre vegetation fire Saturday afternoon on Sonoma Mountain Road in Penngrove. According to the Press Democrat, the blaze, which started just after 2 p.m., was moving at a moderate rate through grass and
New National Speed Record Set At 2025 NHRA Sonoma Nationals
The 2025 NHRA Sonoma Nationals are in the books. Doug Kalitta won in top fuel, Austin Prock won in funny car, Greg Stanfield won in pro stock car and Richard Gadson won in pro stock motorcycle. But,
SRJC To Consider $950 Million Bond Measure
Santa Rosa Junior College is considering its largest bond measure yet, aiming for up to $952 million to tackle a big maintenance backlog and upgrade campuses. The Press Democrat reports this comes a decade after voters approved
Petaluma City Schools Facing Additional Budget Cuts
Petaluma City Schools is facing deep budget cuts, with an additional $1 million just approved for next school year, bringing the total reductions to $3 million. The Press Democrat reports this comes as the district looks to
Petaluma Man Arrested For Prowling And Resisting Arrest
A suspected prowler is facing charges after he was arrested in Petaluma. The Petaluma Police Department says it arrested 55-year-old Dan Coates late last Wednesday night. He was allegedly seen entering private backyards and acting suspiciously. Police
Body Recovered From Russian River Near Forestville
A death investigation is underway after a man’s body was pulled from the Russian River near Forestville. The body was found late Sunday morning, near the Hacienda Bridge. Investigators believe this may be the body of a
Mendocino County’s Medicine Fire At 40% Containment
The Medicine Fire in northern Mendocino County has burned 285 acres of land and is 40 percent contained. The fire started at about 3:30 Sunday afternoon, in Covelo. Two residential zones were placed under mandatory evacuation orders