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Petaluma investigation leads to 4 arrests, seizure of 5 illegal guns, police say

The four-month investigation began with an alleged armed confrontation in Petaluma, police said.

Trump boasts of declassifying secrets, but withholds key election files from public

The omission of the report on the 2024 election shows the highly selective nature of the Trump White House’s approach to declassification.

Burglars hit more than 50 storage units in Santa Rosa and Sebastopol

Customers said they feel the security measures in place at two US Storage Centers were insufficient to prevent break-ins reported over a seven-d…

Plaintiffs rest in Foppoli case. Here’s what’s happened and what’s to come

Seven women are suing Dominic Foppoli over sexual assault allegations going back to 2001.

Santa Rosa government workers eventually headed to new space as council advances City Hall move

The proposal has been touted as the most cost effective alternative to addressing escalating deferred maintenance costs at City Hall while openi…

SMART board OKs Geyserville as next stop after Healdsburg

Wednesday’s vote adds a 15th station to the line that will eventually stretch from Larkspur to Cloverdale. Adding the Geyserville stop is expect…

Shelina Moreda’s candidacy in Petaluma race for mayor thrown into doubt by residency status

“At this time we are trying to connect with Ms. Moreda to get clarification and further information regarding her change of residency,” said Cit…

PD Editorial: Windsor shouldn’t undermine its climate policy chasing Costco

Desperate for a cash injection, Windsor leaders are discussing carving out an exception for Costco or repealing the ban entirely. Both options a…

Former Windsor mayor accused of sexual assault testifies about text, email conversations

Dominic Foppoli said in court Friday there was “context in between” comments that were made in jest among friends.

Napa Valley Unified students ease back into school-year routines

Excitement was in the air as students in Napa and American Canyon returned to their school campuses for a half-day Wednesday, Aug. 12.

Fire destroys Penngrove home, threatens nearby wildland

A two-story home was destroyed in a Friday afternoon fire in Penngrove that threatened nearby wildland, Sonoma County Fire District officials sa…

California appellate court hands down split decision in Sonoma County well water case

The court panel said the county must conduct an environmental review, even as it ruled local officials did not violate public trust doctrine gov…

Foodborne illnesses are rising. What not to eat right now

As federal agencies investigate cases of salmonella, E. coli and cyclosporiasis, some foods are worth avoiding for now.

As Colorado universities align with ChatGPT, student AI resisters take a stand against the ‘plagiarism machine’

“The majority of my participants flat out don’t think AI has a place in education.”

Mendocino Cookie Company celebrates 42 sweet years

“This is my mother’s- Beverlee Younger’s business,” says Wendy Younger, manager of Mendocino Cookie Company. Beverlee, 92 still works there. “Sh…

Jack London Is a Local Literary Legend. Here’s Where To Celebrate His 150th Birthday This Year

Famed author Jack London's legacy is felt all over, especially in Sonoma Valley. His namesake Glen Ellen park is celebrating his 150th birthday…

SMART hosting community meeting on proposed Geyserville station Monday

SMART is currently gathering public input on how a Geyserville train station could best serve the needs of the town’s 800 residents as well as v…

Latest snapshot shows low-key fundraising in two races for Sonoma County supervisor

Political spending picked up in the weeks ahead of the June 2 primary. But recent campaign finance reports show neither race has yet seen the ki…