Oklahoma Man Found Dead at Base of Fort Bragg Cliff
Authorities are investigating the death of a 37-year-old Oklahoma man found at the base of a Pacific Ocean cliff in Fort Bragg Saturday morning. Deputies discovered the body around 8:30 a.m. near Bay View Avenue, in a
Bicyclist Fatally Struck in Early Morning Calistoga Crash
A bicyclist was killed early Saturday morning following a collision with a vehicle on Dunaweal Lane in Calistoga. Authorities report that the cyclist was traveling along the shoulder west of Silverado Trail when they moved into the
Warmup Ahead for North Bay Following Wet and Stormy Weekend
After a drenching weekend that brought over two inches of rain to some elevations, North Bay residents can expect a significant warmup this week. Per the Press Demcorat, National Weather Service meteorologists predict dry conditions through most
Sonoma County Prepares for Annual Spring Shake Out Drill
Sonoma County residents are urged to “drop, cover, and hold on” this Saturday, April 18, at 10 a.m. as part of the annual Spring Shake Out earthquake drill. According to the Press Democrat, organized by the Department
Novato Speeding Crash Leaves One Teen Dead, Four Hospitalized
A high-speed collision in Novato early Saturday morning has claimed the life of one teenager and left four others hospitalized with serious injuries. Police report that a 17-year-old driver struck a utility pole at the intersection of
Governor’s Budget Proposal Threatens Local Mobile Crisis Teams
Vital mental health services across the North Bay are in jeopardy as Governor Newsom proposes shifting the cost of mobile crisis teams from the state to individual counties. Per the Press Democrat, programs like Lake County’s mobile
AI Integration Sparks Debate Over the Future of Sonoma Winegrowing
A new “Farm of the Future” initiative is pushing Sonoma County vineyards toward artificial intelligence, but experts warn small family-owned operations may be left behind. According to the Press Democrat, while proponents showcase high-tech robotics and sensors
Solful Opens New Cannabis Dispensary in Petaluma
Solful officially opened its doors in Petaluma this past Friday, marking the city’s second brick-and-mortar cannabis storefront. The Press Democrat reports located at 5004 Petaluma Boulevard North, the new shop joins Farmhouse Artisan Market as one of
Tensions Rise Over Sonoma County Law Enforcement Oversight
Four years after voters approved Measure P to expand sheriff oversight, the relationship between the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and its watchdog agency, IOLERO, remains deeply fractured. Per the Press Democrat, while a dedicated observation room was
Family Mourns Santa Rosa Woman Killed in Brutal Lake County Carjacking
The family of 43-year-old Desiree Fuentes is speaking out after she and a close friend, Terry Harris, were found dead in a suspected Easter Sunday carjacking. According to the Press Democrat, two Clearlake residents now face first-degree