Comin’ Under Fire: Def Leppard’s Rick Allen drums up support for North Bay first responders
Following the 2017 wildfires, thousands of North Bay residents owed a debt of thanks to first responders. Rick Allen understands that gratitude toward first responders. He owes them his life. Allen is renowned as the Rock and
North Bay To Receive Significant Rainfall
Sonoma and Napa counties receive their first significant rainfall since last winter as an early-season storm moves in. The National Weather Service said the system could bring up to one-and-a-half inches of rain across valley areas, with
Authorities ID Motorcyclist Killed In Thursday Morning Crash
Rohnert Park authorities identify the motorcyclist killed in a Thursday morning crash on Highway 101 near Golf Course Drive. Officials said 40-year-old Charles Forsyth of Santa Rosa struck the right front side of a Ford Fusion that
SRPD Arrest Two In Connection With Elementary School Burglary
Santa Rosa Police have arrested two men in connection with a burglary at Manzanita Elementary Charter School last weekend. The Press Democrat reports the suspects, identified as Samuel Nielsen and David Acuna Mora, were recognized from surveillance
Cloverdale City Council Approves Purchase Of Downtown Parcel
The Cloverdale City Council has approved a $1.16 million purchase of a downtown parcel that includes the city’s only laundromat, The Washing Well. The Press Democrat says the purchase is intended to eventually expand the downtown plaza.
Petaluma Officials Denying Claims The City Ranks Last In State For Financial Health
Petaluma officials are fighting back against claims that the city ranks last in California for financial health. A conservative think tank gave Petaluma an “F” grade in a recent online analysis. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports the city
Redwood Empire Food Bank Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
A sexual harassment lawsuit against the Redwood Empire Food Bank and its former CEO, David Goodman, has been settled. The lawsuit was filed by former executive Lisa Cannon earlier this year, alleging harassment and wrongful discharge. According
Cal Fire Lifts Burn Suspension
Cal Fire has lifted the burn suspension that was in place since mid-June. According to the Press Democrat, starting today, residents in Sonoma, Napa, Marin, and four other counties can resume burning with proper permits on approved
SSU Issued Warning Following Unsafe Levels Of Chlorine In The Water
Sonoma State University advised students and staff to stop using campus water this weekend after tests showed excessive, unsafe levels of chlorine. The Press Democrat reports the warning meant no drinking, cooking, showering, or even handwashing with
Sonoma & Napa County Students Showing Improved Test Scores
New state test scores show Napa and Sonoma county students are improving in English, math, and science after the pandemic. However, the gains are modest, and the North Bay region still trails the statewide average in all