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SOLANO COUNTY -- At least two cities in Solano County are seeing a rapid rise in pedestrian crashes; in Vacaville and Fairfield, five total deaths have been recorded within the past month after pedestrians were hit by vehicles.One of the latest crashes was a hit-and-run on Monday in Vacaville at Browns Valley Road and Vaca Valley Parkway, which is a highly traveled thoroughfare that runs through the middle of a neighborhood.Romeo Banayat, 73, and his dog, Snowman, were struck while they were in the crosswalk. The driver of the vehicle then fled the scene.Both victims survived, even after Banayat was...

Wade Design Architects together with Jennifer Robin Interiors have reimagined this craftsman-style house situated in St. Helena, in the heart of Napa Valley, California. The design team transformed an existing French farmhouse-style interior into a dreamy contemporary rural home. The homeowners originally built their dream home in 2001, which overlooks Napa Valley.

The Santa Rosa Junior College District Police alerted the college community about an unknown subject pointing a gun at a student on the Petaluma Campus, Wednesday evening. The subject brandished a firearm outside of the Welcome Center on the Petaluma Campus approximately 130 feet away from the student. When the student used her cell phone to report the incident, the subject fled on foot towards neighboring Leghorn Park.

A Santa Rosa Junior College student is okay after an unknown suspect pointed a firearm at her at the Petaluma Campus. It happened Wednesday night near the campus welcome center, 680 Mountain Parkway, when the unknown suspect pointed a pistol at the student from about 130 feet away. The suspect reportedly ran when he saw that the student was on her phone. SRJC police searched the campus and the park but could not find the person. The suspect’s race or gender are unknown but they are described to be between 5 feet 8 inches and 6 feet tall with a thin build.

Learn how Sonoma’s new conservation plan makes it easier to protect wildlife and get projects approved. She’s a creature of the night, surfacing only during the rainy season to make an epic migration to her breeding grounds. She spends most of her life underground, tucked into burrows left by ground squirrels and gophers, unseen during the dry months. But when the rains come, she heads to seasonal vernal pools—temporary wetlands that dry up in the summer—where she lays her eggs and keeps her species going. She’s a key player in the food web, controlling insect populations and helping with soil aeration through her burrowing.

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Attention drivers, there will be new ramp closings in place starting Friday night (October 4) in Yolo County for repaving work. The eastbound Highway 50 off-ramp to Jefferson Blvd and State Route 275 exit ramps (to the Tower Bridge) will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday, October 4 until 5 a.m. Wednesday, October 16.

The planned community is designed to blend agriculture with neighborhood living.

Brew and Scare Fest on Friday, October 25th from 7pm tp 11pm, at the Rohnert Park Community Center! Kick off the night with Live music from the 80’s & 90’s dance band, Neon Velvet! Enjoy local wines, brews from Parliament Brewery, and mocktails from Stir Ups Mobile Bar! This is a 21 and up event! The first 30 full event ticket holders snag a FREE Haunt Fest hoodie! Full event tickets are 35, festival only 15. Food from Sol Azteca and Chava’s Pizza. Play classic outdoor games like Cornhole!

OPINION (CBM) – Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) has repaid its $60 million state loan, ending 20 years of state oversight that began in 2004. The loan, caused by severe financial mismanagement, placed the district in state receivership, stripping the local board of control. On Sept. 5, State...

Johnson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Fairfield Falcons 53-7. Tre?Von Moten was his usual excellent self, rushing for 146 yards and three touchdowns for...

Car enthusiasts will converge on Sonoma Raceway this weekend to see and experience some of the rarest race cars in the world. The Velocity Invitational from Friday to Sunday features fast, exotic and classic race cars, some of the top drivers from around the globe and, of course, wine. Ginger...

I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing 4-H members, and Brothers, Beau and Brody Westad live in-studio on October 2nd; they were accompanied by their mother who they referenced when I asked them how they became involved. “We were looking for something to do,” Beau said, “and so our Mom looked into 4-H and signed us up!” Originating in the early 1900’s, the four ‘H’s’ stood for “head, heart, hands and health”. These 4-H clubs have sprung up all across the country, providing members with chances to learn about animals, protect and preserve our environment and increase connection and presentation skills. I asked both Beau and Brody several questions, including: what were your first impressions when you started? What’s been the most impactful experience you’ve had in 4-H, and how has that made a difference in your life? And what would you say to someone who’s considering joining 4-H but isn’t sure yet? Brody explained how his initially shy persona underwent a metamorphosis; he’s now a strong public speaker and enjoys engaging the public about the benefits of positive land stewardship, sustainability and connecting with communities. The Brothers encouraged listeners who want to know more to reach out to the local Solano County office of 4-H. Information is available at www.ucanr.edu or by contacting Michael Ryan, 4-H Community Education Specialist II, Solano County 4-H, at 707-389-0643 🙂

MISHAWAKA, Ind. --- In the Pilots' first time in the Crossroads League Tournament Championship match, the Bethel Pilots (12-0, 8-0) broke the postseason losing streak to the NAIA 19th-ranked Marian Knights (9-2, 7-1) with a close 4-3 victory that went down to Kenzie Abdelaal's singles match. Abdelaal took Ana Barbosa...

ROHNERT PARK, CALIF.- It was a hot day on Seawolf Soccer Field with temperatures reaching close to 90 degrees. It was only fitting that the on field product was also a hotly contested match. For 90 minutes the Seawolves and visiting Cougars of San Marcos battled and eventually ended in a draw.

Henry Fliflet, 19, is a second-year Santa Rosa Junior College student who had the ultimate grand finale to his summer break this year. According to the Pacific Cup, he successfully crewed a boat approximately 2,070 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean. For total transparency, Fliflet is a staff writer for The Oak Leaf.

Harvest is in full swing here in Sonoma, the guys take a moment to discuss how things are going, what to expect, and how the wines are tasting so far. The weather has been almost perfect, but a heat spike in the last few days may have affected some of the fruit, Sam has been out there every morning and weighs in on the issues. A compacted growing season has wine makers jockeying for tank space and press time, let’s see what the guys have to say. [Ep341]

ROHNERT PARK, Calif. – The (RV) Cal State San Marcos women's soccer team (3-2-3, 0-1-0 CCAA) fell late to Sonoma State (3-2-3, 1-0-0 CCAA) by a score of 1-0 at Seawolf Soccer Field on Friday afternoon. GOALS. SSU – 89' Marivic Lek-Miro (Assisted by Luna Chavez) HOW IT...

Can green policies help sustain Sonoma’s economy?. According to a group of local climate activists, the answer is yes. Developing environmental remediation solutions will not only improve the quality of life in communities but contribute to creating a healthy economy. Facilitated by Sedra Nathan, a member of the city’s...

The Novato Unified School District (NUSD) completed the issuance and sale of refunding general obligation bonds last summer with a net savings to Novato taxpayers of over $1.2 million. Due to low bond interest rates, NUSD determined it was prudent to refund the eligible Series 2014A bonds. The term of the new issued Bonds is the same as the Series 2014A bonds and will be paid in full in August 2029. The interest rate, or true interest cost, of the issuance was 2.84%.