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2 North Bay hospitals awarded top marks for social responsibility
An independent think tank that awards hospitals for being socially responsible has given top marks to two acute care hospitals in the North Bay, and recognized several other health care facilities in the region. The 2024-2025 Lown Institute Hospitals Index awarded “A” grades to Adventist Health Ukiah Valley and Sonoma...
The First city in the Bay Area to provide free bus travel is Petaluma
Petaluma is the first city in the Bay Area to provide free bus transportation to its residents. As part of a pilot experiment that will last for one year, the city’s public transportation services will be fully free of charge. The purpose, according to the leaders of the city,...
Richmond's 3rd of July spectacular delights crowds
Hundreds turned out for the annual fireworks celebration at Richmond's Marina Bay Wednesday night as an unusually fog-less sky and warmer-than-usual temperatures added to the festive feel of the evening. In years past, festival-goers donned jackets and parkas, bundling children in blankets to brave the cold wind and typically foggy...
San Rafael Water Main Break Causes Road Closure and Detours on Las Raposas Road
Drivers in San Rafael faced an unexpected detour this morning as a water main break turned Las Raposas Road into the site of an impromptu water display. According to the San Rafael Police Department's post on X, the eruption was no mere trickle but more akin to a full-blown geyser. Emergency services, including SRPD, the San Rafael Fire Department, and the Marin Municipal Water District, were quickly on the scene to confront the aquatic upheaval.
Northern California Academy Unveils New Performing Arts Hub
SANTA ROSA, Calif.—Sonoma Academy recently completed construction of its new 350-seat Community Performing Arts Center. The professional-grade facility will host the school’s theater, music and film productions, as well as serve as a gathering place for the campus and a community resource hosting various types of arts programming. The Community Performing Arts Center was designed by Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) and WRNS Studio, and built by DPR Construction with The Shalleck Collaborative serving as the theatrical consultant.
Online Flood Risk Tool Evaluates Risk for Corte Madera, Calif.
(TNS) - Corte Madera has launched a new online resource to evaluate potential flood risks. Town leaders hope the site — called the "Corte Madera shoreline flood explorer" — will foster support for potentially pricey coastline infrastructure projects such as the installation of berms, flood barriers, drainage systems and marsh land.
One Richmond Office a Hub Connecting Neighbors to Resources
The One Richmond office, the Clement Street outpost of the Richmond Neighborhood Center (RNC), is narrow and unassuming, flanked by more colorful storefronts like Exploring Music and Hamburger Haven. The confused passersby would be forgiven for not knowing what the storefront is for. “We’ve got a bit of a branding...
Connecting our urban and rural communities
“We are excited to bring the community together for this one-of-a-kind event,” said Dayna Ghirardelli, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau. “Farm Fest is a wonderful opportunity for people to connect with our local farmers and celebrate the vital role agriculture plays in our daily lives.”
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...
Upcoming Vallejo Events — July 4 Celebrations
VALLEJO — American Independence Day will be celebrated across Vallejo with a parade, a downtown festival, a free barbecue, and a lighted drone show over Mare Island. Also, two new art shows open at Mare Island Art Studios this weekend, On the Fringe opens a new play at the Vallejo Museum on Friday, and Reflection Goth Night will try out a new venue at Moschetti Coffee Roasters on Sunday night.
Music and Movie Stars, Chefs and Winemakers Come Together for New Sonoma County Festival
This summer, Northern California welcomes the return of Festival del Sole, which will be held at the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University from Aug. 1 to 4. The event, presented in collaboration with arts entrepreneur and pianist Barrett Wissman, will feature a lineup of international musicians, wine events and an exclusive gala dinner and auction, which will welcome actor Robert Redford and his wife, multimedia environmental artist Sibylle Szaggars Redford.
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