2 ski patrollers injured in avalanche while conducting avalanche mitigation work at California ski resort
Mountan bikers have replaced skiers in early August as a record-breaking ski season comes to a slushy end on August 6, 2023, in Mammoth Lakes, California. After a series of winter atmospheric rivers slammed into this high
Ashlee Buzzard pleads not guilty to murder charge in daughter Melodee’s death
The FBI and Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office are looking for missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard. FBI (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — Ashlee Buzzard has been charged with murder with special allegations in the shooting death of her 9-year-old daughter Melodee
Two People Hospitalized In Accident Near Santa Rosa Elementary School
Santa Rosa police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred Thursday evening at the intersection of Bryden Lane and Fourth Street, right next to Proctor Terrace Elementary. The Press Democrat reports emergency crews responded to the scene
SRPD Investigating Fatal Traffic Collision
One person is dead following a collision between an SUV and a motorized scooter. Santa Rosa Police and Fire crews responded to the intersection of Santa Rosa Avenue and El Portal Drive just after 8:00 a.m. today.
Sebastopol Home Narrowly Avoids Damage As Lightning Strike Takes Out Huge Redwood Tree
A Sonoma County family had a terrifying wake-up call Christmas morning when lightning struck a massive redwood tree just feet from their home. According to the Press Democrat, Michael Valdovinos says the strike occurred just before 8:00
Christmas Day Storm Leaves Thousands In North Bay Without Power
High winds and heavy rain on Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day left thousands of North Bay residents without power, downed trees and power lines, and flooded roads. The storm, the second in a row, brought heavy
New Developer Proposes 260-Unit Project For Windsor
A long-vacant site in Windsor could finally see a new life as a massive townhome community. Per the Press Democrat, Irvine-based developer City Ventures is proposing a 260-unit project called “New Mill Creek” on 20 acres west
Animal Rights Activist Released From Jail To Finish Felony Sentence On House Arrest
Animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg has been released from Sonoma County jail after serving 14 days of a felony conspiracy sentence. According to the Press Democrat, the 23-year-old was convicted following a 2023 incursion at Petaluma Poultry.
Horse Returned Home After Escaping During Winter Storm
A late-night wanderer is back home after a close call on a Sebastopol roadway. The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports during the height of Wednesday morning’s winter storm, Sebastopol police responded to reports of a loose horse near Bodega
Local Teen Mental Health Retreat To Become National Model
A mental health program born in Napa County is now poised to become a national model for supporting teenagers. Per the Press Democrat, since 2018, the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Helena and Calistoga has hosted