Strong thunderstorm warning for Marin County
A strong thunderstorm is moving through southeastern Marin County this evening. The storm was tracked near Stinson Beach, about 11 miles southwest of San Rafael, moving east at 35 mph. It may bring wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea-size hail.
Reminder on electric scooter and bike safety rules
Reminder on electric scooter and bike safety rules. The City of Rohnert Park reminds parents and guardians about California laws for electric scooters and bicycle safety. Under state law, a juvenile must have a valid driver’s learning permit from the DMV and be at least 15½ years old to ride an electric scooter...
Car ‘packed full of tires’ leads to felony theft arrests, Healdsburg police say
(KRON) — Two people face multiple charges after officers found 15 tires in a vehicle that were allegedly stolen from a local tire shop, said the Healdsburg Police Department. HPD said officers spotted a white SUV leaving the Big O Tires parking lot at 1:38 a.m. Sunday although the business was closed at the time. […]
Pedestrian crash in Sonoma kills woman, critically injures another
(KRON) — Two out-of-state visitors in Sonoma were walking across Broadway, one block south of the Plaza, when they were struck by a vehicle Tuesday night, according to the Sonoma Police Department. One of the two elderly women was killed in the collision, and the other remains in critical but stable condition....
DUI driver in deadly Petaluma BMW rollover crash faces murder charge
(KRON) — The California Highway Patrol Santa Rosa area office said the driver involved in a Feb. 11 fatal BMW rollover crash — while they were allegedly under the influence of alcohol — was taken into custody by officers on Tuesday morning after being released from the hospital. One passenger was pronounced dead at...
Spectacular images capture Yosemite blanketed in heavy snow as lethal storm slams park
Yosemite's majestic landscape transformed into a winter wonderland as a fierce storm swept through California, leaving viewers in awe despite the danger.
Living While Dying: Co-Owner of Local..ish Market, Thomas Botzler
The title of this edition comes from the subject himself—Thomas Botzler, whose confrontation with death has lent his languaging a stark directness and impact. “Gravitas” is a word that comes to mind, evoking “graveness” and “weight.” And yet Thomas carries his own tired body with a certain lightness of being. Death...
Ten Sonoma County Restaurant Week Deals You Can’t Miss
Get out the stretchy pants and clear your calendar, because more than 100 restaurants are setting their tables for the 17th annual Sonoma County Restaurant Week (Feb. 23 through March 1). With an eye toward approachable prices — from $6 sweet treats and $15 lunches to $30-$60 prix fixe dinners...
Elnoka Housing Development concerns? Attend East Rec Town Hall, March 23, 5-7 pm
This article was submitted by Oakmont resident, Betsy Herbert. Did you know that in March 2024, the OVA Board signed a legal contract agreeing to support a future housing project on the 69-acre Elnoka wildland bordering Oakmont Village? “What,” you ask, “Why didn’t I know about this?”
Flood advisory for Marin County until 10:15 AM
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Marin County, southwestern Napa County, and southeastern Sonoma County due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. The advisory is in effect until 10:15 AM PST on Feb 17.
