Vegetation fire in Novato knocked down in 25 minutes; started by illegal fireworks
At approximately 2 a.m., dispatch received reports of a vegetation fire near Vineyard and Meadow Lane in Novato. A wildland response was activated, deploying key resources including four County Type-3 engines, a dozer, and support from our partners at Novato Fire Protection District, Marin County Sheriff’s Office and...
Novato cracks down on contractor’s alleged nuisance property
An extended public nuisance dispute in Novato has come to a head, and the property owner says he will likely move out. The dispute involves Paolo Franzi, the proprietor of Franzi Deconstruction and Demolition. He lives at 500 Canyon Road, a 15-acre property southwest of downtown and near the city limit.
California’s Wildflower-Laden State Park In Sonoma County Is A Haven Of Trails, Streams, And...
While often overshadowed by its close neighbor Napa County, Sonoma has some of the most diverse and show-stealing landscapes in California. Take, for example, the wildly underrated forest paradise hidden in Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve or the breathtaking Russian River Valley, full of bold wines and...
Boy falls from roof during Sonoma County fireworks show
(KRON) — A boy in Windsor was rescued from the roof of a high school after falling approximately 15 feet during Thursday night’s “Kaboom” fireworks show, according to the Sonoma County Fire District. A crew of six firefighters and one battalion chief responded to Windsor High School at 10:07 p.m. on the report of a […]
Providence hospice workers strike against private equity company joint venture
Hospice workers at two Sonoma County offices began a two-day strike on Wednesday, July 2nd. “Hospice workers here to serve! Hospice workers here to serve! Providence, you’ve got some nerve! Providence you’ve got some nerve!" A group of about 20 hospice staff, represented by the National Union of...
Motorist in California found with open container, 70 empty Bud Light cans
A motorist in California wine country suspected of driving under the influence last weekend had an open container of alcohol in the cup holder and 70 empty cans of Bud Light in the vehicle, police announced. The driver, who has not been identified, caught the attention of police while struggling to stay in his […]
Fireworks Warehouse in Yolo County, a Major Bay Area Fireworks Supplier, Goes Up in...
Several Bay Area firework shows scheduled for the upcoming holiday weekend have been cancelled after a pyrotechnics warehouse in Yolo County was destroyed in a massive explosion. The facility, which was owned and operated by the company Devastating Pyrotechnics, contained fireworks that were reserved for multiple...
Judge advances woman’s fight against Sonoma homeless sweeps
SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — An unhoused woman and a homeless advocacy group will remain in a lawsuit over the destruction of people’s property during homeless sweeps in Northern California after proving they have standing in the case. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria ruled Thursday that Juanita Butterfly and...
Marin County Faces $1.2 Billion Challenge to Save Stinson Beach from Sea Level Rise
The future of the beloved Stinson Beach, a cherished Bay Area gem nestled in Marin County, hangs in the balance, with a recent report detailing the need for shockingly pricey fixes to stave off the impacts of sea level rise. Marin County officials have unveiled hard-hitting findings that show the coastal town could...
Santa Rosa bank robbery suspect arrested Thursday
(KRON) — An alleged Santa Rosa bank robber was arrested Thursday morning following a year-long investigation, according to police. Christopher McKusick, 54, of Santa Rosa, was identified by the Santa Rosa Police Department as the primary suspect in the March 21, 2024, robbery of a Chase Bank on Sonoma Avenue....
