California study: Wildfire defensible space, home hardening double number of homes saved
A University of California, Berkeley study of the state's recent major wildfires shows that taking steps to mitigate fire risk can double the number of homes saved in a wildfire.
Sonoma County’s new ‘Open Doors’ initiative helps residents access services
On the Open Doors website, Sonoma County residents can connect with more than 600 service providers in categories including food assistance, mental health and substance use. photo credit: courtesy of Sonoma County Open Doors Logo Sonoma County has launched a new campaign aimed at improving access to public services....
Vallejo man arrested in Napa murder case: sheriff’s office
(KRON) — A 22-year-old man from Vallejo was arrested Monday afternoon for the murder of a Concord man found shot to death on a rural Napa County road Sunday, according to the Napa County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect, Bryan Alexis De Paz Gomez, was arrested in Napa around 2 p.m. He was booked into the […]
Petaluma: Man Arrested For Allegedly Brandishing Machete At Petaluma River
PETALUMA: MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY BRANDISHING MACHETE AT PETALUMA RIVER
Point Reyes Wins $2.7 Million for Tule Elk Restoration and Ranch Phase-Out
Point Reyes National Seashore is on the verge of major ecological change. With a new $2.7 million grant from the California Wildlife Conservation Board, The Nature Conservancy and the National Park Service will begin designing a plan to restore thousands of acres of land and eventually allow tule elk to roam freely.
The 1863 smallpox blankets that killed 80% of California’s Cahuilla tribe
Chief Juan Antonio’s Death in the 1863 Smallpox Catastrophe. Chief Juan Antonio, born as Cooswootna near Mt. San Jacinto in 1783, led the Mountain Cahuilla Band for two decades. He moved his people to Rancho San Bernardino in 1845 to guard settler herds from raiders. When the Irving Gang...
Ben Griffin WITB 2025 (September)
Driver: Ping G430 Max 10K (9 degrees) Buy here. 3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees) Buy here. 7-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (21degrees) Buy here. Irons: Mizuno Pro S3 (4-PW) Buy here. Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100. Wedges: Mizuno Pro T1 (52-10S @51) Buy here, TaylorMade Proto (56-SB12) Buy here,...
Fatal Collision on SR-1 Involves Motorcyclist and DUI Suspect near Valley Ford Road
Yesterday, the California Highway Patrol Santa Rosa units were dispatched to the scene of a devastating crash on SR-1, just north of Valley Ford Road. According to a social media post by CHP Santa Rosa, the incident occurred around 2:01 PM and involved a motorcyclist, a minivan, and another vehicle.
What’s happening this week in Sebastopol?
Monday, Sept. 15 to Thursday, Sept. 18, at Rialto Cinemas Sebastopol, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. $15.25. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead...
This Iconic Restaurant In California Will Serve You The Best Cioppino Of Your Life
The moment you step into The Tides Wharf & Restaurant in Bodega Bay, you’re hit with that unmistakable perfume of saltwater, fresh seafood, and decades of coastal culinary tradition that no fancy cologne counter could ever bottle. The Pacific Ocean stretches before you like nature’s greatest infinity pool, and...
