Sonoma County wine groups propose WID, direct-to-consumer tax
Sonoma County wine industry leaders are proposing a new tax on direct-to-consumer wine sales as a way of raising revenue to increase marketing and outreach for an industry struggling to reach new, younger consumers. Such a move
Congressional committees push back on Trump administration’s proposed NOAA budget cuts
Win McNamee/Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — Lawmakers from both parties have so far rejected steep cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) proposed by the Trump administration and reiterated their support for a fully staffed
Judge blocks Trump administration from detaining Abrego Garcia upon his release from custody
Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia upon his release from criminal custody in Tennessee. Abrego Garcia
21-year-old charged in murder of Bay Area woman walking dogs
KGO (SAN FRANCISCO) — Prosecutors have filed murder charges against a man accused of shooting and killing a woman who was walking her dogs in San Leandro, California, earlier this month. Rohith Sunil, 21, was charged with
Doctor charged in Matthew Perry ketamine death case pleads guilty to supplying drug
Jason Laveris/FilmMagic via Getty Images, FILE (LOS ANGELES) — A doctor pleaded guilty Wednesday to distributing ketamine to Matthew Perry before he died, becoming the fourth person convicted in connection with the “Friends” actor’s 2023 overdose death.
Sonoma Renews Agreement With Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office
The City of Sonoma has renewed its law enforcement agreement with the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, extending their partnership through 2030. The Press Democrat reports the City Council unanimously approved the extension on July 16th. While the
SMART To Silence Train Horns In Windsor
The constant train horns from the SMART train, a source of resident complaints, are almost gone. The Press Democrat reports Windsor’s new “quiet zone” for the SMART Train is set to begin on Tuesday, August 5th. This
Homeless Action Sonoma Teams Up With Catholic Charities Amid Financial Challenges
Facing financial challenges, Homeless Action Sonoma (HAS) is partnering with Catholic Charities of Northwest California (CCNWC). According to the Press Democrat, beginning this week, CCNWC will oversee daily operations, including case management and support services, at HAS.
Portion Of Lakeville Street To Close Nightly Through Friday
Starting tonight and running through early Friday, July 25th, a section of Lakeville Street between East Washington Street and Petaluma Boulevard North will close nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. The Press Democrat reports crews are
Napa County Man Facing Charges Following Crash That Killed His 10-Year-Old Son
A man from Napa County is facing multiple charges following a crash that killed his ten-year-old son. The head-on crash happened last Friday afternoon, in rural east Napa County. The boy’s father, Aaron Brian Kennedy Alvarez, remains