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Former L.A. mayor looks to become first Latino governor of California in more than a century
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election. Villaraigosa, 71, previously ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primaries. The election was won by then-Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom. If elected, Villaraigosa would become just the second Latino governor of...
Rohnert Park youth baseball league targeted by vandals
ROHNERT PARK, Calif. - A youth baseball league in the North Bay is struggling to recover after its concession stand was destroyed by vandals. Around 11 p.m. Monday, vandals broke in and set the concession stand on fire at Benicia Park. The stand is operated by the Rohnert Park Cal Ripken Baseball League.
Festival del Sole at the Green Music Center Features Appearance from Robert Redford
KSRO’s Michelle Marques speaks with Barrett Wissman, founder of the event, regarding Festival del Sole. It runs from August 1st through the 4th at the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University. Robert Redford will be at the festival on August 4th for the screening of “The Way of the Rain: Hope for Earth,” which tells the artistic story about the formation of the Universe, the evolution of all galaxies and the eventual birth of the unique and beautiful Planet Earth with all its elements.
Santa Rosa motorcyclist injured in Fountaingrove crash
A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries Friday morning after crashing on Fountaingrove Parkway in Santa Rosa, police said. The crash, which involved no other vehicles, was reported about 6:20 a.m. at Parker Hill Road, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department. An early investigation determined the motorcyclist was heading west on Fountaingrove and “may have been driving ...
Rising costs, system upgrades spur 3-year sewer rate increase plan in Rohnert Park
Rohnert Park households and businesses can expect to pay about 7% more on their sewer bills come October after the City Council approved raising rates to keep up with the cost of managing and treating the city’s wastewater. Monthly bills for single-family homes, which comprise 69% of the hookups within the city, are expected to increase a little more than $3, from $42.20 to $45.33, in the ...
Rohnert Park Driver Arrested For Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Possessing Drugs
A man in Rohnert Park has been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and possessing drugs. On Wednesday night, officers pulled over Trevor Sundstrom for a moving violation and determined that he was under the influence of a drug. After seeing drug paraphernalia in plain view, officers searched the vehicle and found 28 grams of suspected fentanyl, 4 grams of suspected meth, and additional drug paraphernalia. Sundstrom was arrested after performing poorly on field sobriety tests and was charged with DUI, possession of narcotics, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Santa Rosa hot sauce entrepreneur celebrates the end of his reality TV journey
An exciting and sometimes bumpy reality show ride came to an end Wednesday night for a Santa Rosa hot sauce entrepreneur vying for a $250,000 prize during the two episode season finale of “Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars.” Andrew Whiting, the founder of Hot Drops, and about 150 friends, family members and fans — some sporting black T-shirts emblazoned with “Team Andrew” on the back in bold white ...
Santa Rosa approves revised tobacco regulations with relaxed transfer provisions
The Santa Rosa City Council approved revised regulations banning the sale of flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes after officials relaxed restrictions on transferring retail licenses between business owners. The change appeared to appease three council members who had opposed a similar set of regulations last month over the potential fallout for small businesses. The new city law stems from a ...
Oakland man dies from 'reckless overmedication' after escaping from nursing home, complaint alleges
An East Oakland nursing home is facing more allegations of reckless negligence, fraud, and now wrongful death."It was a horror movie," said Kyomi Williams.Her father died while in the care of Windsor Healthcare Center of Oakland, a facility located along Fruitvale Avenue.According to a complaint filed in Alameda County Superior Court, the facility is accused of chemically restraining her father for "convenience" without any consultation from his doctor."Every day, I was just fighting with them for adequate care for my father," Williams said.MORE: Lawsuit filed after 98-year-old grandmother allegedly killed by roommate at Bay Area nursing homeLess than a month...
Biography of Mark Joseph, American Canyon City Council
Formerly the Finance Director and City Manager for the City of American Canyon, Mark Joseph was elected to the City Council in 2010. His number-one priority is addressing traffic issues, but reducing greenhouse gas emissions comes in close second. Mark is passionate about renewable energy generation, increased energy efficiency in homes and businesses, and speeding up the community’s transition towards electric vehicles.
Around Berkeley: Vine street block party, music at Strawberry Creek Park, literary trivia
🍷 Sip wines from Vintage Berkeley and shop while listening to live music by Robert Gastelum, The Back Simples Band, Sass Dance Squad and Marina Crouse at the Vine Street Block Party. All ages are welcome. Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Vine Street, between Walnut Street and Shattuck Avenue.
Newly Discovered Autoimmune Disorder Saps Vitamin B From Your Brain
Scientists from the University of California, San Francisco are claiming to have discovered a novel autoimmune disorder that keeps precious vitamin B12 from reaching our brains. The condition seems to explain some people’s previously unexplained neurological symptoms such as tremors and difficulty speaking. There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the disorder, including how commonly it actually sickens people.
Dub Hub: Steph Curry says he’d have a ‘hard time’ playing for a bottom feeder Warriors team
Steph Curry says he would have a ‘hard time’ playing for a bottom feeding team, during an interview with Andscape’s Marc J. Spears. NBA.com ranks the Warriors signing De’Anthony Melton as one of the five best under-the-radar moves this offseason. NBA announces $77 billion media rights...
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