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California Heatwave and Smoke Alert: Hanford Prepares for High Temperatures and Poor Air Quality
Hanford, CA – Residents of Hanford and surrounding areas are urged to prepare for continued hot temperatures and potential air quality issues due to lingering wildfire smoke. The National Weather Service has reported that light winds on Wednesday and Thursday will struggle to disperse smoke from the Coffee Pot Fire in Tulare County. This smoke is expected to impact the region, particularly during the overnight hours.
Culver City Student Leader Appointed to California High School Democrats Cabinet
Benicio Mora-Fattorini to Represent Culver City, Will Advocate at the State Level. Benicio Mora-Fattorini, a prominent student leader from Culver City, has been appointed as Culver City’s representative to the California High School Democrats Cabinet. Triston Ezidore, Vice President of the Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) Board, made the announcement, praising Mora-Fattorini’s dedication to student advocacy and equity.
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors pass new tenant protections following hours of debate
A new series of measures aimed at strengthening eviction protections for tenants in unincorporated Sonoma County is set to take effect this fall, after more than a year of contentious debate. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Tuesday to adopt an ordinance establishing a series of “just-cause” protections for tenants in unincorporated in Sonoma County. The vote followed hours of ...
Police In Hunt For Man Who Held Up Chase Bank
A man with his face covered held up a Chase Bank on Tuesday afternoon in Cloverdale, police said. The bank robbery was reported about 3:48 p.m. at the bank at 103 South Cloverdale Blvd., police said. The man, dressed in baggy clothing, got away with an undisclosed amount of money,...
Drunk driving suspect who killed North Bay mom has 4 prior DUIs, now faces murder charge
Last Friday, a 31-year-old mother and Sonoma County peace officer was killed when police say a DUI driver slammed into her car as she traveled to pick up her daughter from school in Santa Rosa. A young girl who we're told, is now with family members.On Tuesday, a murder charge was filed against the suspect in the case.The man believed to me responsible for the car crash is 68-year-old Nhan Van Nguyen, and authorities say he was under the influence of alcohol when he crashed that car.Prosecutors say 31-year-old Jessica Avila Munoz was driving that car and on her way...
Layoffs in a time of revenue growth at BioMarin
As the consummate buzz kill of my tribe, I endeavor to reel them back to reality as soon as the hit they Sonoma County airport strip. In a land where wine tasting reigns, there is new tip-and-sip opportunity set to make a splash, just in time for the onslaught of summer visitors. In my world this translates into a revolving door of wayward friends and family who arrive with ambitious plans to tackle six or more wineries a day. As the consummate buzz kill of my tribe, I endeavor to reel them back to reality as soon as the hit they Sonoma County airport strip. In the past, some heed my warnings and back off the boozy plans, while others chide me and vow make the most of their Napa Valley visit, or else. When my travelers inevitably hit the wall by day two, I try to refrain from saying, “I told you so,” and offer alternatives for toning it back. Enter the Irish Whiskey LAD (Lover And Drinker), known also as Andrew Healy, who is poised to shake and stir up my crowd with his latest venture, the Irish Coffee Masterclass.
Changes to real estate commissions have arrived
Changes in how real estate commissions are paid went into effect Aug. 17, following a national class action lawsuit settlement last spring. Two of the biggest shifts are that sellers can no longer set the commission rate for buyers’ agents, and buyers will now need to sign a representation agreement before a real estate agent can begin showing them properties.
San Francisco man charged in Santa Rosa motorcycle crash that injured his 2 children
A San Francisco man has been charged in a Santa Rosa motorcycle crash that injured his two children who were riding with him at the time of the Saturday evening incident. The Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office has charged Munkh Batmagnai, 31, with two counts of child endangerment and one count of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. He appeared before Judge Dana Simonds in ...
Windsor Unified blames delayed preschool starts on new California licensing process
Dozens of Windsor parents joined the throngs of elementary students at Mattie Washburn and Cali Calmecac schools this week, relieved — if not a little teary-eyed — to drop off their 3-year-olds so they could start their preschool journeys. At one point over the summer, the scene looked like it might not materialize. And, even as it played out on Monday, it still came a month late. Changes to ...
Bay Area to see cooler temps, rare chance of summer showers starting Thursday
The Bay Area will get an early taste of sweater weather this week as a gradual cooling trend moves across the region, peaking Thursday night and into Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Over the next couple of days, an atmospheric disturbance featuring a low-pressure system from the Pacific Northwest will drag cooler than normal temperatures across the area. "The most interesting thing that's happening here is a cold front moving in. It's a very strong low-pressure for August, if it were winter it would be no big deal," said Weather Service meteorologist Dylan Flynn. The system really starts to pick up...
Healdsburg’s New Movie Theater Set to Open in 2025
At last, construction kicked off this month on the True West Film Center near the plaza, behind the old Bear Republic brewpub space — thanks in large part to an “anonymous donation” of $1 million to the cause, according to the Press Democrat. Healdsburg’s new, two-story movie theater downtown, which will show a mix of artsy and mainstream films on three screens, is reportedly now slated to open sometime next year.
Attorneys for Golden Gate Bridge Protesters Demand DA’s Recusal, Alleging Pro-Israel Bias
Lawyers for the 26 people charged in connection with a pro-Palestinian protest that blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in April are calling on the district attorney to recuse herself from the case, alleging a conflict of interest and a “pattern of anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab racism” in her office.
Lawsuit filed against Contra Costa County and Antioch for failing to protect baby girl
ANTIOCH, Calif. (KRON) — A civil rights lawsuit filed in federal court last week accuses Contra Costa County, the City of Antioch and several agencies of failing to protect an 18-month-old girl who died from trauma allegedly inflicted by her parents from harm, despite repeated signs she was being abused. “We had the care providers […]
1 killed, 2 injured in crash involving Bay Area childhood friends
CHULA VISTA, Calif. - Three longtime childhood friends from the Bay Area were involved in a deadly crash in Southern California that claimed the life of one friend and left the two others with critical injuries. The solo vehicle crash happened Friday morning off Interstate 805 in Chula Vista in...
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