Sebastopol City Council meeting recap for Oct. 21
The Sebastopol City Council heard a presentation by the Public Arts Committee, discussed the creation of a just-cause eviction ordinance, and approved a letter to support AB 1243 (California Polluters Pay Climate Superfund). The council also amended the city’s flag policy and created an ad hoc to plan the 125th...
San Francisco-Marin Food Bank States: Concerns Over Potential Lapse in SNAP and WIC Benefits...
The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank has expressed concern about the potential interruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits if the federal government shutdown continues without action to ensure payments are...
Novato Police Arrest Third Juvenile in Connection with September Shooting Linked to Robbery Attempt
Novato Police Department has made an additional arrest related to last month's shooting incident that was linked to a failed robbery attempt, as per a social media post by the department. After initial detentions on October 1, detectives have continued to investigate, leading to the apprehension of a 16-year-old male...
Marin County Town Moves to Ban All Tobacco, Nicotine Sales
Tiburon, in Marin County, is set to ban all tobacco and nicotine sales, aiming to curb youth addiction. The ordinance, pending final approval, excludes FDA-approved cessation products.
22-Year-Old Charged With Murder for Allegedly Selling Fentanyl to Two Santa Rosa Teens Who...
Two Santa Rosa teens died from overdoses, and two more were hospitalized in February after ingesting what they thought was cocaine but "was most likely fentanyl." The 22-year-old who sold it to them is now facing murder charges. When two Santa Rosa high school students died from drug overdoses this...
A Guide to Witnessing Humpback Whale Migration in Bodega Bay
Your Guide to Humpback Whale Watching in Bodega Bay (June–December) Every year from June through the end of December, humpback whales make their incredible migration along the California coast. Bodega Bay is one of the best places to see them up close. These gentle giants travel thousands of miles from their warm...
Local Residents Invited to Share Feedback on Highway 37 Improvements and Toll Plans
In October 2025, the Resilient State Route 37 Program partnership launched an online survey for travelers who use Highway 37. The highway is a 21-mile route connecting Solano, Napa, Sonoma, and Marin counties in the Bay Area. The partnership includes the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Caltrans, local...
Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth
Santa Rosa, Calif. – On Monday, Oct. 13, while most financial institutions observed a federal holiday, RCU continued its tradition of dedicating the day to making meaningful change through its biennial Day of Impact. This year, RCU partnered with Foster love, with about 1,000 RCU employees assembling nearly 4,000...
6-Year-Old Child Among Those Airlifted to Hospital After Fishing Boat Capsizes in ‘Rough Conditions’...
All five individuals who were thrown into the water were rescued in Tomales Bay, California on Saturday, Oct. 18
Retailers face fines up to $5,000 a day under new Napa County plastic bag...
The Napa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday passed a ban on retailers providing plastic carryout bags to customers in the county’s unincorporated areas starting next year, closing a loophole that had allowed thicker plastic bags marketed as reusable. The new rule aligns county policy with a forthcoming state...

















