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Sonoma County Shuts Down Russian River Bridge at Vacation Beach Due to Dam Failure Ahead of Labor Day
Summer plans for many in Sonoma County faced an abrupt shift as officials closed the seasonal Russian River bridge at Vacation Beach. The closure, which impacted a beloved recreation spot near Guerneville, came after a dam failure resulted in high river flows and damage to county infrastructure. According to a Sonoma County announcement, the area is deemed unsafe, and residents have been advised to stay clear, particularly with the upcoming Labor Day weekend drawing closer.
Cotati City Council Takes No Stance on Measure Proposing Factory Farms
The Cotati City council is officially taking no position on Measure J that would ban “concentrated animal feeding operations” — or “factory farms” in Sonoma County. This bucks a trend in the county as Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, and Cloverdale councils have all voiced opposition to the controversial measure. A couple of the Cotati council members expressed discomfort with taking a public stand in opposition.
Day Around the Bay: A Dispute Over Chicken Farms Roils Sonoma County
In Sonoma County, animal rights activists and chicken farmers are engaged in a tense conflict over a local ballot measure that would ban factory farming. Critics argue that the proposal would overturn their way of life, supporters say it is a matter of treating animals with basic dignity. [Chronicle]. A...
Beloved North Bay teacher killed in Highway 12 chain-reaction crash
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Sonoma County is grieving the loss of a beloved teacher and coach, identified by family and friends as the victim killed in a 12-vehicle crash on Highway 12 Thursday. Pat LaFortune, 78, of Sonoma County, was identified by loved ones Friday. His wife of 34 years,...
Sonoma County Laborers Demand Work in Downtown Rohnert Park Project
Local laborers want to be a part of the construction of the downtown civic center coming to the vacant 28-acre State Farm property in Rohnert Park. Earlier this week, Rohnert Park selected El Segundo-based CenterCal Properties to lead the development of the project. Now, representatives of Sonoma County’s skilled labor groups, including plumbers, carpenters, jointers, electrical workers, plasterers and cement masons, are asking the Rohnert Park City Council and the company to ensure local workers are hired. The project is estimated to cost 400-million-dollars.
Invasive yellow fever mosquito species from SoCal found in Bay Area
CONCORD -- The yellow fever mosquito, an invasive species that bites during the day, has been confirmed in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.The district, which found the first signs of the breed earlier this week, is asking the public to report encounters with the aggressive mosquito, which typically bites around the legs and ankles. It is small and black, with white stripes on its back and legs."In areas with established populations, particularly in Southern and Central California, these mosquitos have changed the quality of life," Steve Schutz, the district's scientific programs director, said in...
Santa Clara Kaiser Among Top Hospitals for Treating Heart Attacks, Strokes
Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s hospitals are rated among the best in the nation for treating heart attacks, strokes, and other medical conditions, according to a study released by U.S. News & World Report in mid-July. Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals are recognized as “high-performing” in U.S. News & World...
Bay Area Marks 250th Anniversary of the Powder Alarm with Historic Reenactments and Tours in Cambridge and Somerville
History in the Bay Area can look forward to events this Labor Day weekend marking the 250th anniversary of the Powder Alarm of 1774. Cambridge and Somerville will host a series of free activities tomorrow until Monday, organized by History Cambridge, the Somerville Museum, and the Cambridge Historical Commission. The...
‘Project Doneway’: BART to host fashion show strictly made of classic paper tickets
(KRON) – After more than a billion trips since BART’s inception, the transit agency said it will retire its classic paper tickets in style. On September 14, BART will be hosting a free fashion show for the public with clothes strictly made from its recently retired paper tickets. “Last year, staff told me they planned […]
California lawmakers seek more time to consider energy proposals backed by Newsom
Democratic lawmakers in the California Assembly are pushing back against a last-minute effort by Gov. Gavin Newsom to pass proposals aimed at cutting energy costs for Californians and reducing gas price spikes at the pump.They say they need more time to weigh the impacts. The pushback means the state Legislature might head to a special session this year after the legislative deadline to wrap up the session on Saturday. Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas said his members are "on the same page" as Newsom about the need to prioritize lowering energy bills for Californians. But details of the proposals weren't released...
New cannabis cafe bill heads to governor’s desk
California is on the verge of a potential shift in its cannabis industry, as the state Legislature has passed a bill that could pave the way for cannabis cafes where patrons can enjoy both cannabis and a meal. The proposed legislation, Assembly Bill 1775, which now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature, would allow cities to authorize dispensaries to serve food and nonalcoholic drinks, and even host live entertainment, alongside the consumption of cannabis products.
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