Kenwood
LATEST NEWS
‘A sorry excuse’: Tribe takes on Vallejo tribal casino environmental assessment
The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation took aim at plans for an upcoming $700 million tribal casino in Vallejo, calling the environmental assessment "a sorry excuse for an environmental review that fails to meet even the most basic requirements of federal law." The harsh comments come after the Department of the...
Rooker homers twice, A’s beat Rangers 9-2 for first consecutive winning months since 2021
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brent Rooker homered twice to give him 33 this season, JJ Bleday and Shea Langeliers also went deep and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 9-2 on Friday night for their first consecutive winning months in more than three years. Oakland is 14-11 in...
Seasonal dam fails on Russian River, closing beach and seasonal crossing
A seasonal dam on the Russian River has failed, prompting road and beach closures ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend. Sonoma County 5th District Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, who represents West Sonoma County, said the Vacation Beach Seasonal Dam, downriver of Guerneville, appears to have failed in evening on August 29th.
Zack Smith joins Brian for Morning Music
Zack Smith is fairly new to Sonoma County having moved here about four years ago. He is, however, well connected to the music scene. Zack founded the band Scandal in the 80's featuring singer Patty Smyth and songs written by the man himself. His new project is Wundercat who are starting to make the rounds at local venues. He sat down with Brian to talk guitars, John McEnroe, and songwriting in advance to Wundercat's appearance at Hopmonk Sebastopol.
Santa Rosa Man Charged in Suspected Home Depot Theft Ring Involving Over $9,500 in Stolen Tools
A Santa Rosa man has been arrested following a joint investigation by the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office and Home Depot's security team, targeting what appears to be an organized retail theft ring. The suspect, 39-year-old Alonso Lennin Lopez, is accused of participating in a scheme to sell high-value tools allegedly stolen from local Home Depot stores. Lopez's arrest on Sunday marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to curb organized retail theft in the area.
Sonoma County Tackles Mental Health Crisis With 'Connection is Prevention' September Events Amid Rising Suicide Rates
In Sonoma County, the urgency of addressing mental health issues takes center stage this September with a series of events aimed at combating higher-than-average suicide rates. The county, grappling with an alarming statistic of 73 suicide deaths per year—a rate of 14.3 per 100,000 residents—surpasses the California state average of 10.5, as reported by Sonoma County.
Stabbing reported at high school in Santa Rosa; 14-year-old arrested
A student was arrested Friday afternoon after he allegedly stabbed a fellow student during a fight at Elsie Allen High School in Santa Rosa, police said. Santa Rosa police spokesperson Sgt. Patricia Seffens said a 14-year-old boy stabbed a 13-year-old boy, who was taken to a hospital in stable condition as of 2:15 p.m. with "minor" stab wounds.Police received the call at about 12:30 p.m. and arrested the older boy.Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fight, including whether anyone else was involved.Friday's stabbing is the latest in a series of violent incidents on Santa Rosa school campuses. In June, two Elsie Allen High School students were arrested for allegedly assaulting and robbing a 16-year-old in a school restroom. The incident is believed to be gang-related.Earlier this year, a 16-year-old who was apparently intoxicated was arrested after he allegedly threatened a Montgomery High School student while brandishing a knife. Montgomery High has been the site of several violent incidents, including the deadly stabbing of a 16-year-old inside a classroom in March 2023.The problem of Increased gang violence among Santa Rosa youth has led to the recent reinstatement of the police department's Gang Crimes Team.
New Ukiah officer, Mendocino County deputies graduate from police academy
Two deputies and a police officer recently graduated from the police academy at Santa Rosa Junior College, local law enforcement agencies reported this week. When the 214th Class to attend the Basic Police Academy at Santa Rosa Junior College graduated on Aug. 23, 2024, two of the 28 graduates had been sponsored by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office.
This Weekend’s Bizerkeley Food Fest Set to Serve Up ‘Meat Eater-Approved Vegan Food’
The Bay Area’s big Labor Day weekend street fair will be Sunday’s fourth annual Bizerkeley Food Fest, with samples and delicious dishes galore of eats “made by vegans for a meat eater's tastebuds.”. The cancellation of this year’s Hiero Day took out the Bay Area’s biggest Labor...
Chaka Khan & Steel Pulse Team Up For Sensational Sunday Matinee At Stern Grove Closer In San Francisco [Videos]
When Stern Grove Festival revealed its annual slate of free Sunday afternoon matinee concerts for summer 2024, many in the Bay Area swiftly circled the final date on the schedule: August 25th. The Stern Grove season-ending booking boasted a delicious double bill featuring a pair of decorated icons in their respective musical universes: “The Queen of Funk” Chaka Khan, and foundational U.K. reggae stalwart Steel Pulse. With a century of Grammy-winning records and pioneering performances between them, the stage was set for a magical midday soiree in the wondrous woods of Stern Grove.
'The Greatest Show on Earth' returns to Bay Area after 8 years with reimagined circus
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's "The Greatest Show on Earth" is back in Oakland for the first time in eight years.But now, there are no live animals after public outcry from animal activists and allegations of animal abuse.However, there are still plenty of acts and ABC7 got a preview of the hoop diving, BMXing and more."We have what we call the ultimate playground, where the whole stage becomes ridable and a playground for us," said A.J. Anaya, who does freestyle BMX. "We have mountain bike trials, we have extreme unicycle and we have four BMX guys in our act...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.