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Index-Tribune reporters bring home CNPA awards
When the California News Publishers Association announced its statewide awards for journalism on July 12, 2024, the Sonoma-Index Tribune was among the publications taking home honors for stories published in 2023. Here’s the count. Our veteran reporter, Dan Johnson, who covers education and health and writes many features and...
Mendocino County homicide victim ID’d, charges not yet filed
Mendocino County investigators on Tuesday released the name of the Sonoma County man who was fatally shot last week during an argument east of Point Arena. Kevin Taeuffer, 54, of Annapolis, was pronounced dead Thursday at a home in the 38500 Block Eureka Hill Road, according to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday to identify the exact cause of death. ...
Well-known Healdsburg restaurant owner ordered to pay over $82,000 following federal labor investigation
Prominent Sonoma County restaurant owner and chef Octavio Diaz has been ordered to pay $82,666 in back wages plus damages and penalties following a federal labor investigation into his Agave Mexican Restaurant in Healdsburg. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Labor, the restaurant denied three employees more than $35,000 in overtime wages. The division recovered $35,727 in ...
Wine Country Comedy Fest brings laughs to 3 Sonoma County wineries
In recent years, political comedy — once dominantly popular — has become as strident as the politicians it mocks, but now working stand-up comics are finding grateful audiences for a more personal sense of humor. “With my comedy, I offer an escape. I share silly stories about my life,” said Joel Byars of Altanta, one of three headliners starring this month at the sixth annual Wine Country ...
Former Sonoma County court executive disputes ruling against lawsuit alleging wrongful firing
A federal judge ruled last month Sonoma County’s former courthouse administrator failed to provide evidence of racial discrimination and retaliation in a lawsuit over her 2022 firing. In her response filed Monday in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, Arlene Junior contends Judge William Orrick erred in his decision and her matter should still go before a jury. The dispute is the latest ...
Petaluma City Council opposes ‘factory farm’ measure
Petaluma City Council members denounced Measure J on Monday, emphasizing their opposition to a ballot measure intended to shut down large-scale animal farming operations in Sonoma County but which the city says could destroy the local economy. The city resolution against the measure, passed 7-0 by the full council Monday,...
Summer Reading Before the Library Remodel
With summer in full swing but the prospect of an extended closure for the Healdsburg regional branch downtown, it’s a good time to take a look at some of our upcoming events. It’s not too late to sign up for Sonoma County Library’s 2024 Summer Reading Challenge. All it...
Local arts education watchdogs warn districts to be careful using Prop. 28 funds
When Prop. 28 was approved in November 2022, it had overwhelming support from California voters who hoped it would bolster arts education programs. It seemed to be a straightforward plan. It put 1% of the state’s education funding toward hiring arts teachers and creating scaffolding for entirely new arts programs. But in the first six months of the roll out, advocates have voiced concerns ...
Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon marks 20th year this weekend
In 2004, Sonoman Matt Dockstader founded and hosted the first Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon. Over the last 20 years, the half marathon and Rosé 5k weekend has grown into one of the top races in the country. It was once selected as best post-race festival in...
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