The Gravenstein Lions Club is hosting a Chili Cookoff on Sunday, September 28th, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 South High Street. Come taste chili, watch 49er football and
Reading Between the Lines: The story behind the selling of the Press Democrat
The saga of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat sale to Alden Global Capital in May raised more questions than answers. But the primary question goes like this: Why would an ownership group trumpeting the importance of community
Authorities Identify Motorcyclist Killed Along Highway 1
Authorities have identified the motorcyclist killed Sunday in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 1 southeast of Bodega. Police say 36-year-old Jeremy White, of Santa Rosa, struck a northbound minivan while attempting to pass southbound vehicles, then was
SMART To Use Eminent Domain To Take Control Of Bike & Pedestrian Path
SMART has voted to use eminent domain to take control of portions of its popular bike and pedestrian path. The Marin Independent Journal reports SMART officials say the move is a necessary last resort to protect the
Sonoma City Council Approves West Spain Street Project; Rejects Second Cannabis Dispensary
The Sonoma City Council has approved a $530,000 project to make West Spain Street safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. According to the Sonoma Index-Tribune, the plan includes road repairs and new signage, with construction set to begin
Windsor Residents Concerned With Recent PG&E Cutting Crew Along SMART Train Path
Residents on Windsor’s Trione Circle were surprised Thursday to see a work crew cutting down trees along the SMART train path. The work was reportedly performed by PG&E, as part of its routine brush management program. The
Two Sebastopol Men Arrested In Connection With Last Week’s Shooting In Santa Rosa
Two Sebastopol men are suspected in the death of a Santa Rosa woman found shot on a staircase inside her home last week. Fifty-year-old Felix Carreon and 46-year-old Robert McConlogue were arrested Monday in connection with the
Scientists Give Mount Konocti “High Threat” Ranking
Scientists are keeping a close watch on Mount Konocti, a volcano about 90 miles from San Francisco. The site has an active magma chamber and geothermal system, giving it a “high threat” ranking. Researchers factor in eruption
Man dies on roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando
A man who was riding a rollercoaster at Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando died Wednesday, park officials said in a statement. The visitor at Universal’s Epic Universe theme park became unresponsive while riding Stardust Racers at the
Man dies on roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando
A man who was riding a rollercoaster at Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando died Wednesday, park officials said in a statement. The visitor at Universal’s Epic Universe theme park became unresponsive while riding Stardust Racers at the