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How Flashfood app has helped California residents find discounted groceries
SACRAMENTO — Earlier this year, we told you about a new app that connects customers with discounted groceries that are about to expire. Now, customers are speaking out about their experience with the app and how they've managed to save a few bucks.Florence Mensah is always looking for a deal."My family is huge. We travel in a 15-seater van," she said. "So to save money on food, I was like, 'Yeah.' "She found out about the new Flashfood app on TikTok. Grocery stores partner with them and let customers know about discounted food that's getting close to its best-by date."So...
Gun safety group Giffords unveils $15M campaign to help Harris, other Democrats
The gun safety group Giffords unveiled a $15 million campaign to help Vice President Harris’s campaign and other Democrats. The organization, founded by former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.), is spending the money to reach voters through television, digital and mail advertisements. “The efforts will support elected allies up and down the ballot and promote policies…
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...
Santa Rosa Police Arrest Juvenile with Loaded Gun and Brass Knuckles, Charged with Multiple Felonies
Yesterday at the Transit Mall in Downtown Santa Rosa, a routine SRPD disturbance call evolved into a grave discovery as officers responded to a conflict involving several youths who earlier had been ejected from a Sonoma County Transit bus for unruly behavior. Their aggression escalated to the challenge of physical confrontation, adorned with what appeared to be gang-related hand signals, reported by the City of Santa Rosa.
Penngrove tackles traffic issues with comprehensive study
If you think Penngrove has some serious traffic issues for such a sleepy little town, you are not mistaken. The recent Penngrove traffic study highlights several key concerns and potential solutions for improving safety and traffic flow in this Sonoma County community. Collision hot spots identified. The study reveals that...
Kalitta posts quickest NHRA run of the year on Friday at Sonoma
Reigning Top Fuel world champ Doug Kalitta made the quickest run of the 2024 NHRA season on Friday at Sonoma Raceway, setting the track record and taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Bob Tasca III (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock) and Chase Van Sant (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers.
Record number of cider producers join showcase at Gravenstein Apple Fair
Long before California’s infatuation with the wine grape, apples were king in Sonoma County, which was once considered among the top apple-growing regions in the world. It all began with the Gravenstein, a versatile, early-ripening variety that likely arrived in Sonoma County in the early 1800s. Although opinions differ on who introduced the apple to the area, there is widespread agreement ...
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.
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