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Lives in the Balance: Why getting users into treatment quickly is vital for recovery

Melvy Ramos made a call about a dozen years ago that changed her life—personally and professionally. The North Bay woman reached out to Center Point DAAC (Drug Abuse Alternatives Center) when she hit what she bills as
Santa Rosa Planning Commission Approves Controversial Skyhawk Recovery Center Proposal
The Santa Rosa Planning Commission has approved a controversial proposal to quadruple the size of a recovery center in the Skyhawk neighborhood, from 6 to 24 beds. The Press Democrat reports the decision was met with disappointment
Beach Hazard Statement Issued For Coastal North Bay
The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for the Coastal North Bay, the San Francisco Peninsula, and down to the Big Sur Coast. The warning is in effect from Thursday at 4 p.m. through
Two Arrested Following Mail Theft Investigation
Two people have been arrested following a long investigation into a spike in mail and package thefts. The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35-year-old Eriberto Bejines on November 10th. A second suspect, 21-year-old
Another Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Sonoma County
One lucky player is $5 million richer after buying a winning California Lottery Scratchers ticket on Valentine’s Day. The Press Democrat reports the Maximum Millions ticket was sold at Husary’s 76 gas station on Gravenstein Highway North.
Rohnert Park Man Found Guilty Of Murdering His Father
A Sonoma County jury finds a Rohnert Park man guilty of killing his 80-year-old father. Cody Molica fatally shot Richard Molica on January 26th at their Stony Point Road home and waited roughly 15 hours before calling
Petaluma City Schools Facing Financial Crisis
Petaluma City Schools is facing a financial crisis after the Measure I parcel tax failed to gain the required two-thirds vote in the recent election. According to the Petaluma Argus-Courier, the $129 annual tax, which would have
Passenger Killed In DUI Crash Last Thursday Identified
The passenger killed in a suspected DUI crash near Cotati last Thursday has been identified as 26-year-old Juan Chavez of Petaluma. The Press Democrat reports the crash occurred around 11:25 p.m. on Stony Point Road when the
Local Health Officials Warn Medicaid Cuts To Harm Sonoma County’s Immigrant Families
Local health officials are sounding an alarm about federal Medicaid cuts and the loss of Obamacare subsidies are poised to devastate Sonoma County’s community clinics, the primary safety net for Latino and immigrant families. Per the Press