Watch Duty upgrades tools for North Bay emergencies
Charged with providing timely disaster alerts, Watch Duty is adding new features including power outage data. The popular app has signed on with PowerOutage.com to show where outages exist and how long they may last. The Orlando-based platform draws the data from utility companies in the
Comfort Food, but Hold the Guilt
Can indulging in higher-calorie comfort food be a path to a more balanced life? Saying yes to a dripping smash burger, a 10-layer lasagna with a rich ragu or that classic chocolate-malt shake you dreamed about as
Petaluma Batteries Plus Reopens Under New Management
The Batteries Plus at 313 North McDowell has officially reopened. After a brief closure that had the community talking, this local staple is back under brand-new management. From car and watch batteries to phone repairs and key
Proposed Clean Energy Fees Could Spark Higher Electric Bills
California utility customers could soon see a bump in their monthly bills under a new legislative proposal. Senate Bill 1158 is currently under consideration, aiming to expand the state’s renewable energy footprint and stabilize the power grid.
Showers Expected to Hit Sonoma County Midweek
A brief weather system is headed for Sonoma County, bringing a period of rain starting Wednesday night. Forecasters expect showers to linger through Friday morning, with the most significant rainfall totals likely hitting the Central Coast. While
Sonoma County Warns of Check Fraud Ahead of Tax Deadline
With the April 10 property tax deadline looming, Sonoma County officials are warning residents that mailed checks are being stolen and altered. To avoid fraud, the Tax Collector’s Office urges taxpayers to pay online, by phone, or
Victim Identified in Fatal Santa Rosa House Fire
Authorities have identified the 84-year-old woman who died in a house fire Friday night in Santa Rosa. According to the Press Democrat, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office says Lorraine Emery was found by firefighters inside a duplex
SMART Train Expansion Sparks Concerns for Healdsburg River Business
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit’s push into Healdsburg is creating a wave of uncertainty for one local business. The Press Democrat reports the owners of River’s Edge Kayak and Canoe fear that rebuilding the historic railroad bridge
Parole Denied for Convicted Kidnapper in 2003 College of Marin Case
A Penngrove man serving a life sentence for the 2003 kidnapping and molestation of a teenage girl will remain behind bars. Per the Marin Independent Journal, the California Department of Corrections has denied parole for 58-year-old John
Southwest Airlines Touches Down at Sonoma County Airport
History is being made at Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport today as Southwest Airlines officially launches its service to Santa Rosa. According to the Press Democrat, the first flight arrives from Las Vegas this afternoon, piloted by