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Crabs avoid sweep, shut out the Packers to remain in PEL chase
Andrew Overland threw five scoreless innings on Thursday night as the Humboldt Crabs got a crucial Pacific Empire League win against the Healdsburg Prune Packers at the Arcata Ball Park. The 6-0 win was the Crabs’ first in six games against the high-flying league leaders this summer and it keeps...
Sebastopol voters to weigh 1/2-cent sales tax increase in November
Following much hemming and hawing late into the night, Sebastopol's city council this week unanimously agreed to place a half-cent sales tax increase before the small city's voters in November. According to city officials, Sebastopol had little choice. Without a bump in revenue, budget deficits would consume reserves in a...
California to impose first-ever permanent water restrictions
CALIFORNIA - The first-ever permanent water restrictions were approved this month for cities and towns in California. The State Water Resources Control Board adopted new rules that will phase in cutbacks for water suppliers across the state. Enforcement of the conservation is expected to start in 2027. This is to...
Housing, immigrant services, homelessness prevention face cuts in California budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the proposed 2024-2025 California budget details on June 29, detailing the state's planned belt-tightening over the next two fiscal years. The new budget "avoids deep program cuts" and maintains $22.2 billion in reserves at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year thanks to delays and deferrals that will ultimately impact low-income households and Californians of color, according to the governor's website. ...
Montage Healdsburg Residences: A Haven for Wine Lovers
Property of the Week: Put down more permanent roots in the heart of Sonoma's wine region. Oneophilies, wine lovers and connoisseurs listen up, because have we got the property for you. A new listing from the luxury resort Montage Healdsburg seeks to immerse you in the heart of Northern California’s wine region. In the heart of Sonoma County, the Montage Healdsburg is already one of wine country’s premier destinations, surrounded by its own 15.5 acres of vineyards with an expansive spa, and several outlets to dine and sip the region’s best bottles.
Foppiano Winery Sold to Graton’s Martin Ray
Martin Ray is the resurrection of a venerable name from wine history, and the same thing could happen to Foppiano. Only Foppiano never really went away. The big warehouse by the side of Old Redwood Highway, Foppiano Vineyards, is almost invisibly familiar to locals, though a random stream of tourists is happy to find out about its petite sirah, chardonnay and pinot noir.
Windsor ballot measure would trash competitive bidding for garbage contract
In November, voters in Windsor will be asked to get rid of a local law passed by Windsor voters in 1996. That gave ordinary residents more say in local garbage service. Measure is Q on the ballot in Windsor only. It would officially eliminate competitive bidding from the town's waste hauler selection process,
Dutch Goose forced to close by health inspector, back open on Friday
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Dutch Goose in Menlo Park was forced to close on Wednesday, July 17, by San Mateo County Environmental Health Services due to the presence of “vermin, rodents, insects, birds or animals,” according to the department’s website. An inspector with the...
Red panda ‘Mebo' arrives at San Francisco Zoo
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A young female red panda named “Little Mebo” arrived at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens this week. Zoo officials said its newest resident is part of their mission to invest in Asian conservation and support endangered species like red pandas. "The newest red panda was placed here as part of […]
11 Arrested in Pleasant Hill Theft Suppression Operation
The Pleasant Hill Police Department announced 11 arrests during a theft suppression operation at the Crossroads Shopping center in Pleasant Hill. On Thursday, July 18th, the Pleasant Hill Police Department conducted a theft suppression operation at the Crossroads Shopping Center. During this operation, officers recovered approximately $2,000 in stolen merchandise, and made 11 arrests at Dicks Sporting Goods, Kohls, Marshalls and DSW:
Regional Medical Center reverses course on trauma center closure
SAN JOSE — Earlier this year, Regional Medical Center announced plans to shutter its trauma center and downgrade and close other life savings programs, sending shockwaves through the East Side. But now, the hospital has decided to reverse course. On Friday morning, Regional Medical Center announced it was changing...
Seven-story building on the Great Highway to house homeless people. Neighbors are pissed
On a clear day, future residents of 1234 Great Highway will see Golden Gate Park’s canopy to the right and the Pacific Ocean in front. While plans to build a seven-story apartment building at the site, currently occupied by Motel 6, are in the early stages, the affordable housing project is drawing the ire of neighbors who take issue with everything from its proposed height to the inclusion of formerly homeless residents.
Elderly man found beaten, robbed; Pacifica PD searches for suspect
(KRON) – The Pacifica Police Department is searching for witnesses of a robbery of an elderly man. Pacifica PD was alerted to a person down on the street near Clifton Road and Waterford Street on Wednesday. Officers responded to the area at 8:57 p.m. and contacted a 62-year-old man. The man reported to police that […]
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