Marine researchers concerned over uptick in whale deaths in San Francisco Bay Area
Photo by Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images (SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) — Nearly two dozen whales have died in the San Francisco Bay Area in recent months, according to animal rescue groups. A total of 19
Jacksonville sheriff investigating viral video of man punched, beaten during traffic stop
Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — An investigation has been opened after a cellphone video that appears to show sheriff’s deputies punching and beating a Black man during a traffic stop went viral on social
As Midwest flooding eases, dangerous temperatures set in
ABC News (NEW YORK) — As parts of the Midwest continued to experience catastrophic flooding overnight and into Monday, dangerous heat and humidity are expected to set in this week. Overnight, a flash flood emergency was declared in central
New Report Shows Lack Of Resources For Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport
A new report says Sonoma County’s bustling airport isn’t getting the resources it needs. The Press Democrat reports the county’s civil grand jury concludes that despite significant growth, the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport is being under-resourced
Sonoma City Council Approves New 9/11 Memorial
Sonoma is moving forward with a powerful new 9/11 memorial at the Sonoma Valley Fire District’s Station 1. The Press Democrat reports the Sonoma City Council unanimously approved the installation, which will feature a genuine steel beam
Sonoma State Expanding Guaranteed Admissions Program
Sonoma State is expanding its guaranteed admissions program to include the Calistoga Joint Unified School District, and Napa Valley Unified is likely next. According to the Press Democrat, this program offers high school seniors a secured spot
Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic Wraps Up
This year’s Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic is in the books. It was held Saturday and Sunday at the County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. This year featured the 82-foot-tall Darth Vader balloon and the 62-foot-tall Yoda
Cooling Trend To Continue Through The Weekend
It appears the North Bay will stave off the summer heat for at least another week. The National Weather Service is calling for highs in the low to mid 70s in Santa Rosa through Sunday. There is
Bohemian Grove Wage Theft Lawsuit Settled
A wage theft lawsuit filed by several Bohemian Grove employees has reportedly been settled. The Press Democrat reports the lawsuit was settled last week. Three men who worked as valets claimed their overtime pay was withheld and
Man Arrested For Assaulting Public Defender Outside Of Courthouse
A man is behind bars on suspicion of assaulting a public defender outside of the Sonoma County Courthouse. The suspect, Leon Simms, was arrested on Friday, one day after the alleged incident. The victim was hit in