More Local Legal Action Concerning Federal Emergency & Disaster Grants
Sonoma County, Santa Rosa, and Petaluma have joined a lawsuit against federal agencies over new requirements for emergency and disaster grants. The Press Democrat says local officials claim the federal government is illegally threatening to withhold tens
Calistoga City Council Seeking Solution For Inefficient City Offices
The Calistoga City Council is urgently seeking a solution for its cramped and inefficient city offices. According to the Press Democrat, officials say the goal is to improve customer service, but they want to avoid expensive new
Arrest Made Following Stabbing And Carjacking In Windsor
A 37-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing and carjacking yesterday in Windsor. The Press Democrat reports the incident led to school lockdowns and a neighborhood shelter-in-place order as authorities searched for the suspect, Daniel Tirado
Major Upgrades At Santa Rosa School Restricted Following Earthquake Study
A school in Santa Rosa could be stuck in place for years after a state study found much of the campus sits on an earthquake fault. Officials say the site of Proctor Terrace Elementary is safe, but
New Health Insurance Plans Approved For Two Local Fire Districts
Sonoma Valley and Schell-Vista fire districts approve new health insurance plans. The change follows Fire and Risk Management Services ending coverage in June after serving six county fire agencies for over a decade. Sonoma Valley Fire District
Vote-by-Mail Ballots To Arrive As Early As Monday
Sonoma County voters should expect their Vote-by-Mail ballots and Voter Information Guides starting this Monday, October 6th. The Registrar of Voters encourages mailing your ballot back early to ensure it’s postmarked by Election Day, November 4th. You
Sonoma County Supervisors Appoint New Director of the Department of Child Support Services
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has officially appointed Gigi Mertle as the new Director of the Department of Child Support Services. Mertle has been with DCSS for nearly 13 years, recently serving as Interim Director. The
Firefighters battle large blaze at Chevron refinery in Southern California
A massive fire is seen erupting at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo, California, on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2025. (KABC) (LOS ANGELES) — Firefighters were battling a blaze at a Chevron refinery in Southern California late on