Powerball jackpot reaches $700 million ahead of Saturday drawing

Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images, FILE (NEW YORK) — The biggest Powerball jackpot of the year continues to grow, with an estimated prize of $700 million after no ticket matched all winning numbers in
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ former chief adviser, indicted again for alleged bribes

Ingrid Lewis-Martin. Luiz C. Ribeiro/New York Daily News/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Ingrid Lewis-Martin accepted more than $75,000 in bribes while serving as chief adviser to New York Mayor Eric Adams, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin
A Call to Arms: Redwood Gospel Missions reaches out to those in crisis

There was no single rock bottom for Kenzie High. Just a seemingly never-ending series of them. The Lake County native had been homeless. Friendless. Gripped by drug and alcohol addiction. Abused by her partner. Disconnected from family.
PG&E’s Planned Water Flow Reduction Frustrating Potter Valley Residents
PG&E’s planned reduction in water flow from Lake Pillsbury has sparked frustration among Potter Valley farmers and ranchers, who say the change was made without proper communication. The Press Democrat reports the utility says the dip in
Santa Rosa French-American Charter School Moving To Former Santa Rosa Middle School Campus
The Santa Rosa French-American Charter School is moving to the former Santa Rosa Middle School campus for the 2026-27 school year. The Press Democrat the move is part of the district’s strategy to address its budget deficit.
Petaluma Police Announce Upcoming Road Work & DUI Checkpoint
Petaluma drivers should be aware of two upcoming traffic disruptions this week. The first is for water line upgrades happening at the intersection of Rainier Avenue and North McDowell Boulevard. According to the Petaluma Argus-Courier, the work
Missing hiker found after going days without food, water in Northern California

A Placer County Sheriff vehicle. George Rose/Getty Images (PLACER COUNTY, Calif.) — A missing hiker was found safe after getting lost for days in steep terrain in Northern California, according to officials. Placer County Sheriff’s Office crews
Petaluma City Schools Looking For New Parcel Tax Approval
Facing a $5 million deficit and a mass exodus of teachers, the Petaluma City Schools district is asking voters to approve a new parcel tax. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports the measure would charge over 20,000 property owners
Grass Fire In Petaluma Contained Within 30 Minutes
A grass fire in west Petaluma sparked concern yesterday afternoon, but was quickly contained by local firefighters. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports the blaze, which started near Windsor Drive and D Street, threatened the Scott Ranch housing development
LA and other parts of the West set to broil in extreme heat wave

Heat alerts issued in the West, August 21, 2025. ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — A heat wave hitting the West, sending temperatures soaring past the century mark, is expected to persist into the weekend, with the most