Pickett Fire At 25% Containment
Firefighters have increased containment of the Pickett Fire to 25% as of Wednesday morning. According to Cal Fire, the return of the marine layer has helped increase humidity, aiding suppression efforts. With over 2,700 fire personnel on
Petaluma Regional Library Officially Reopens After Year-Long Renovation Project
The Petaluma Regional Library officially reopened on Monday after a year-long, $6.5 million renovation. A large, enthusiastic crowd gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, eager to see the upgrades. According to the Petaluma Argus Courier, the library, which
Authorities Investigating Fire At Vacant Building In Sonoma
A fire at a vacant building in Sonoma is under investigation. The blaze broke out early Monday morning on Napa Road. Firefighters arrived within minutes and were able to extinguish the flames in about 20 minutes. The
Owner Of Wildfire Mitigation Company In Marin County Believes Goats Were Poisoned
The owner of a wildfire-mitigation company believes toxic plants in Marin County killed several of her animals. The owner of Scape Goat Grazing says 12 of her goats along with one sheep have died recently, with toxicology
California League Of Women Voters Denouncing Mailers Sent Out In Sonoma Valley
The California League of Women Voters is denouncing a quote on a mailer sent to voters in Sonoma Valley. Residents started seeing the flyer in their mailboxes earlier this month. It opposes Governor Gavin Newsom’s congressional redistricting
Middletown Man Arrested For Starting Two-Acre Brush Fire
A man is accused of starting a two-acre brush fire in Lake County before a violent carjacking and a police chase. On Monday, William Ralph Harbour the Fourth was charged with 14 felonies. They include kidnapping, carjacking,
Sonoma County Supervisors Approve Release Of $11.4 Million To Support Childcare
Sonoma County is approving the first release of funding raised by a new tax measure to support childcare. On Tuesday, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors okayed the release of eleven-point-four million dollars. The funding, raised through
Controversy Surrounding Petaluma’s Cherry Valley Park
In west Petaluma, the one-acre Cherry Valley Park is at the center of a new controversy. While many assumed the park was city property, it’s actually owned by the Petaluma City Schools district, which is now planning
Healdsburg Reaches Settlement In Two Lawsuits
The City of Healdsburg has reached a settlement in two lawsuits brought by resident and retired attorney Jon Eisenberg. Eisenberg alleged that the city council and staff violated California’s government transparency and open-meeting laws. The Press Democrat reports
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to file lawsuit against Trump after firing
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook says she has no plans to step down despite former President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove her from the central bank’s board, and announced that she will challenge his action with a