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Sonoma Ecology Center Begins Creek Restoration at Morton’s Warm Springs
A new partnership will improve creek health and foster wellness through connecting with nature. In a public statement, the Sonoma Ecology Center announced the first major project advancing Sonoma Ecology Center’s long-term plan to improve the health of Upper Sonoma Creek has broken ground at Morton’s Warm Springs in Kenwood. Restoration will run through late summer and will result in improved wildlife habitat, increased biodiversity, and better appreciation of the creek by Morton’s visitors.
Proposed hotel wins three-year extension, builders hope to wait out high interest rates
Long-planned as the future site of a swank 66-room hotel, a vacant lot in Sebastopol remains a weed-strewn patch behind a cyclone fence, hopefully not forever. It's the saga of the Sebastopol Hotel, a $90 million dollar boutique hotel viewed by backers as a panacea for the financially struggling small city.
Must-see Sonoma County theater this July
The theater this summer has everything from drama to comedy to opera, and it all goes down on stages in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sonoma and more. If you’re looking for a way to combine. Beauty and the Beast. The Roustabout Theater’s Apprentice Program is putting on a production of...
Council allows up to 3 new brick-and-mortar marijuana dispensaries in Petaluma
The Petaluma City Council voted to allow up to three new cannabis shops in town — a move years in the making after Petaluma leaders opted for a cautious approach to marijuana sales within city boundaries. At its June 17 meeting, council members voted 6-0 to allow the cannabis...
New Santa Rosa antique market brings pickers, sellers and creators together
A new outdoor market is bringing vintage toys, furniture, antiques, cookware, food and more to the Santa Rosa Veteran’s Memorial parking lot Sunday afternoons. Vendors line up their wares on the covered tables as the smell of tri-tip, tacos and churros from local food vendors wafts in the air.
Sebastopol firefighters honored for years of service
Sometimes, city council meetings can be heartwarming. The Sebastopol City Council honored several dedicated firefighters at its July 2 meeting, recognizing their exceptional service and commitment to the community. Assistant Fire Chief Steve Thibodeau led the ceremony, presenting certificates of appreciation to three firefighters who have collectively devoted decades to...
Goop Unveils New Retail Concept With Marin Country Store
Goop is opening a new store in the Bay Area at the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur, Calif., on Friday. It’s the company’s sixth retail location.Viral Retail Theft Sign Near Louis Vuitton in San Francisco Was Removed by Police For the first time, the company will unveil an in-store treatment room. It was “a pipe dream” of founder Gwyneth Paltrow to open “an experiential facial room,” said Matthew Blythe, senior director of retail operations and development at Goop. “Early on, when we were designing the store, we baked it in and designed that into the layout,” he continued. “We’ve never done something...
Woman dies of stab wound in Richmond home, police say
RICHMOND, Calif. - A woman died on Thursday of a stab wound inside a Richmond apartment complex unit, police say. The Richmond Police Department responded to Solace Apartment Homes on the 3500 block of El Portal Drive at around 4:22 p.m. on the report of a stabbing. Police said they...
One person taken to hospital after shooting in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — One person was taken to the hospital after a reported shooting in Fairfield Thursday afternoon. According to Fairfield Police Department, there was a reported shooting victim at an apartment complex near the 3900 block of Business Center Drive, just after 3 p.m. Police said the person...
Calibunga waterpark opens just in time for July 4th heat wave
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A much-anticipated moment has arrived in the South Bay and just in time for the 4th of July heatwave. Calibunga Waterpark, formerly Raging Waters, saw a long line of thrill seekers who were looking to cool off on Thursday in San Jose. The park's opening was set for last Saturday, but was delayed when several rides needed last minute electrical work.
Power outages affect PG&E customers in Pescadero, San Jose
Heat-related issues could be behind an outage affecting about 1,700 customers late Thursday afternoon near Pescadero in San Mateo County, according to PG&E.As of 4:05 p.m. crews were working to fix the issue, and there was no estimated time for restoration of power to customers in the area near Pescadero, south of Half Moon Bay. The outage began about 2:40 p.m. and may be due to a heat-related issue such as transformer fail, according to PG&E. In San Jose, 675 customers were also without power, due to an outage reported at 3:11 p.m. Crews are at the scene and there was no...
Heat wave killing off fish in Fremont's Lake Elizabeth
The heat wave baking the Bay Area is having a deadly impact at a popular lake in Fremont. The scorching temperatures have killed off hundreds of fish in Central Park's Lake Elizabeth, an 83-acre waterway that only runs about 4 to 5 feet deep. The city sees fish in the...
14-Day-Old Infant Safely Recovered After Amber Alert in Vallejo
The Amber Alert issued for a 14-day-old infant from Vallejo has been deactivated following the child’s safe recovery. Authorities were notified of an infant left alone inside a car at a shopping center on Plaza Drive near Turner Parkway. Police Response and Investigation. Officers responded to the scene around...
Oakland Mayor Thao questions motives behind FBI raid
(KRON) — Two weeks after federal agents executed a raid on the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, residents of the East Bay’s biggest city are left with more questions than answers. Why is the FBI investigating the powerful Duong family, and how is Thao connected to them? Who exactly are the billionaires that she […]
Man shot, killed near hospital in South San Jose
A man was shot and killed near a hospital in South San Jose Thursday morning, according to police. Police said the shooting happened at about 4:49 a.m. in the 5900 block of Liska Lane, which is located near Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center. Responding officers found the victim suffering...
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