16-Year-Old in Santa Rosa Arrested on Felony Charges for Gang-Related Graffiti Vandalism
In a recent crackdown on gang-related activities, the Santa Rosa Police have taken a 16-year-old into custody on charges related to graffiti vandalism. According to a social media post from the Santa Rosa Police, detectives from the SRPD Gang Crimes Team visited the young suspect's residence in the 600 block of...
Thousands to Flee as California and Oregon Wildfires Fuels Disaster
Air quality in central Oregon plunges to unhealthy and very unhealthy levels
Fires threaten Napa wineries; Oregon wildfire destroy homes
The extreme weather in the West took a dark turn when a massive gray dust storm hovered around Phoenix. The intense heat is also fueling at least 55 large wildfires. Carter Evans is in Napa County where flames are threatening the wine industry’s grape crops.
Fiesta de Independencia brings the party back to LBC
Santa Rosa’s biggest cultural party is back. On Sunday, Sept. 14, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts throws open the gates for its 16th annual Fiesta de Independencia, a six-hour blast of music, food, dance and community. From 1 to 7 p.m., the whole campus turns into a block party that draws thousands — and it...
CALISTOGA SPEEDWAY IS BACK IN ACTION WITH THE LOUIE VERMEIL CLASSIC
(8/25/25 ) Calistoga, CA … A big weekend awaits the NARC King of the West Sprint Car Series as it takes part in the triumphant reopening of Calistoga Speedway for the Louie Vermeil Classic this Saturday and Sunday (August 30th-31st). Fans will have the opportunity to witness the best of both worlds as the USAC/CRA...
Santa Rosa Police Department’s ‘Missing Person Monday’ Campaign Yields Success: Five Missing Adults Located
In a recent unveiling, the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) shared a successful update on their ongoing Missing Person Monday campaign, which began in January 2024. This initiative, crafted to shed light on long-forgotten adult missing person cases, has so far seen a significant measure of success, leading to the...
Marin County Food Rescue Program feeds needy seniors
"We are able to feed a large number of seniors per week while keeping fresh, wholesome food out of the landfill," a volunteer told me Sunday at the distribution point for Respecting Our Elders at the Marin Coutny Farmers' Market. Formed in 2005 by citizens concerned that many Marin County...
Mountain View teens create fire retardant used in Calistoga
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Two Mountain View teens created a non-toxic retardant that helped protect homes from wildfires like the Pickett Fire. Sebastien Burkhardt and Barrett Deng said they were in Calistoga servicing homes throughout the weekend with their product called Clore. Teen entrepreneurs growing business....
When Wildfires Compromise California’s Drinking Water, Utilities Lean on This Professor’s Advice
In 2017, after the Tubbs Fire blazed through parts of California’s wine country, a Santa Rosa resident returned home to one of the few structures left standing in his fire-scarred neighborhood. He turned on the tap and reported that the water smelled like gasoline. Sampling identified the source of...
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[UPDATE 5:08 p.m.] New Sky Fire Breaks Out Near Lower Lake
A new wildfire, dubbed the Sky Fire, has broken out this afternoon about 3 p.m. in the 20500 block of Sky High Ridge Road in the Little Lake area of Lower Lake, north of the ongoing Pickett Fire in Napa County. As of initial reports, the fire is approximately 25...
