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Firefighters continue cleanup on Chileno Fire in Marin County as air quality improves

Officials said the air quality advisory issued for Sonoma and Marin was expected to expire overnight Monday.

Carrot Top’s attempted suicide was days after accusation of sexual misconduct

The comedian was hospitalized in Las Vegas Friday.

'Today is monumental': Lake County tribes sign agreement to help restore Clear Lake watershed

The new deal recognizes the stewardship role Pomo people have held in the region for thousands of years, raising hopes for greater momentum in a…

?Best Buck in the Bay’: Sonoma County gay rodeo touts inclusive cowboy culture

Bustling with vendors, bedazzled cowboy hats, and campy competitions, the annual festival drew scores of people to the Russian River Rodeo groun…

UCLA chancellor rebukes law school event featuring attorney of alleged 9/11 ‘mastermind’

The UCLA School of Law symposium about the 9/11 terrorist attacks has faced criticism for including a lawyer for alleged 9/11 “mastermind” Khali…

Trump says Iran-backed Houthis asked US not to target them

Trump’s comments come amid intensifying fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces.

Winners of 2026 Best Places to Work in the North Bay

Continuing a tradition spanning 21 years, the North Bay Business Journal honored members of the business community whose employees say their com…

?Parade of red flags’: Family of slain Sheriff’s Office employee sues Sonoma County, Santa Rosa over alleged warnings before deputy murder-suicide

The complaint alleges local law enforcement agencies failed to address issues with Deputy Jeremy Lyle that escalated into the shooting of his fo…

Is there alien debris on the moon? Some scientists plan to find out

A team of scientists suggest that searching for microscopic particles in lunar soil could resolve one of humanity’s great questions: Are we alon…

Bat found at Yosemite campground tests positive for deadly disease. What to know

A bat found at Yosemite National Park tested positive for a viral disease that’s fatal for people and animals, park officials confirmed.

'Our hearts are in Nepal': Santa Rosa candlelight vigil pays tribute to flood-hit nation, local ties

Nearly 200 people assembled in Santa Rosa to show their support for Nepal following the floods that claimed more than 1,000 lives, with more tha…

Best of Sonoma County winners 2026 celebrated at Santa Rosa event

The Aug. 25 event celebrated the winners of The Press Democrat’s Best of Sonoma County 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards contest.

Favorite Restaurants for Middle Eastern Food in Sonoma County

From casual downtown hangs to elevated restaurants, here are a few favorite spots for hummus, kebab, falafel and more.

Ex-Windsor mayor’s sexual assault civil trial reaches emotional peak after 7 weeks of testimony

Exchanges between Dominic Foppoli and the attorney for seven women who have accused him of sexual assault grew more heated in the final minutes…

Ex-Windsor mayor denies sexual assault claims in highly anticipated testimony for civil trial

At times noting “nothing remarkable” took place during encounters with his accusers, Dominic Foppoli took the stand Wednesday and addressed each…

Dominic Foppoli ‘saved me,’ witness says, backing ex-Windsor mayor in sexual assault civil trial

A number of witnesses called on behalf of the former Windsor mayor painted a glowing picture of a man they say they never saw exhibit inappropri…

Mill Valley forum highlights fire alert concerns

Residents below Blithedale Ridge said they were not looped in last month as crews fought a fire near their homes.

Santa Rosa man charged with rape as police seek other possible victims

Santa Rosa police arrested a 28-year-old man after investigating a woman’s allegations that he sexually assaulted her in April, and authorities…