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Illegal July 4th fireworks spark house fire in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa fire crews put out a residential blaze triggered by illegal fireworks on Independence Day, according to fire officials. Shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday, the Santa Rosa Fire Department began receiving multiple reports of a structure fire in the area of Cavendish Avenue and Amador Drive in western Santa Rosa. When crews arrived in the area, they found a fire outside a one-story residential structure. Crews said the flames started in vegetation on the side of the house and then extended to the wooden fence and the side of the house. It then crept to the attic space of the residence. Fire officials said the fire was brought under control within 20 minutes after crews arrived. The sole occupant of the home was able to escape and was uninjured, according to firefighters. "Due to their investigative work, it was determined that the fire had started from illegal use of fireworks in the area. This was one of about a dozen calls related to the illegal use of fireworks in the city," the fire department said.
Mountain lion struck and killed by car on 405 Freeway
A mountain lion was struck and killed on northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway on Thursday. It's unclear exactly when the crash occurred and what kind of vehicle struck the big cat, but a single orange cone could be seen lying next to the body in the center divider of the freeway in the Sepulveda Pass. Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife were said to be heading to the area to pick up the mountain lion's body, according to the California Highway Patrol. Once they retrieve the body and run tests they will be able to determine if the big cat was tagged, according to Beth Pratt, the Regional Executive Director of the California National Wildlife Federation. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Santa Rosa teen with outstanding warrant arrested on new gun charges
(KRON) — A 16-year-old who police said was a known gang member with an outstanding warrant was chased on foot and arrested on Thursday, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department. Officers located a loaded, concealed handgun on the teen during the arrest, police said. Just before 5 p.m., Santa Rosa police officers were on […]
Newsom pulls California crime ballot measure a day after touting it as ‘critical step’
California Democrats were set to vote Wednesday on an anti-crime measure that Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) hoped would combat a Republican-backed one that will be on the ballot in the state this fall, but Democrats reversed course at the last second, halting the effort. Newsom held up his proposed ballot measure as a “critical step”…
Jodi House Will Use $825,000 State Grant to Enhance Services
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) on June 21 announced its intent to award Jodi House an $825,000 grant to provide support services that improve the quality of life for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Jodi House is one of only seven awardees statewide to receive this grant funding...
California mulls millions in reparations costs after Newsom declares budget emergency
(The Center Square) - California is considering spending $12 million on pending reparations-related legislation after the governor declared a budget emergency, an act that allows the use of state rainy day funds to plug the deficit. At the low end, reparations bills with finite costs add up to approximately $4.3 million per year. However, with some potential programs such as spending savings from prison capacity reductions on gun violence reduction programs or making food a public health benefit for millions of Californians having unknown cost...
Pacific Gas & Electric says grid holding stable so far
It’s an all hands on deck approach to the current heatwave in California; and that includes PG&E. On Wednesday, the utility giant provided a briefing from its emergency operations center in Vacaville. PG&E Meteorologist Scott Strenfel said the extreme heat smothering California could set new temperature records. "What we're...
Annual Kids Day Parade and Festival
One of Cotati’s summer showcase events takes place Saturday (July 13) The 31st festival begins with a free pancake breakfast at Church of the Oaks from 8-10 a.m., and continues with the parade at 10 a.m., followed by activities in La Plaza Park from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Those participating...
Rebels softball team advances to Cal State Games in San Diego
The Rohnert Park Rebels 10-under Teal softball team, on the strength of a stellar showing at the Northern California Championships in Hayward, will be heading to San Diego in two weeks for the Cal State Games. The Rebels, part of the Rohnert Park Girls Softball Association, won seven of eight...
Ellen DeGeneres admits she’s ‘demanding’ and ‘impatient’ but denies she is ‘mean’ after canceling standup shows
ELLEN DeGeneres has owned up to being ‘demanding’ and ‘impatient’ after canceling a string of standup shows on her tour. The former talk show host, who stepped out of the spotlight following a “devastating” scandal, launched a comeback tour called Ellen’s Last Stand…Up. Earlier this week, Ellen, 66, performed a show at the Luther Burbank […]
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