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Storm peters out after dropping rain, brings down trees in Sonoma County
The heaviest portion of a storm that dropped around three-quarters of an inch of rain on Santa Rosa and brought down trees around Sonoma County had passed through by midday Saturday, leaving only light rain showers for the early afternoon. Rainfall was heaviest in Santa Rosa at around 7 a.m.,...
Sebastopol blueberry farm owner remembered for her passion, generosity
Lorri Duckworth was a woman with a mission. That mission manifested as a wildly popular blueberry u-pick enjoyed by thousands each summer on her Sebastopol farm that a friend told her was harder to get tickets for than front row seats to The Rolling Stones. But for Duckworth, the blueberries...
A Temporary Village Is Popping Up in Healdsburg for People Wanting to Create a Better Future
Healdsburg will host Edge Esmeralda, a monthlong gathering organized by Edge City, “a society incubator,” and the Esmeralda Land Company. The June event will take the form of a temporary pop-up village for “founders, scientists, urban planners, researchers, engineers, philosophers, storytellers, and beyond … thoughtful people who are brilliant, curious, and kind … who believe the future can be better and are actively working to make it happen,” according to the event website.
Palms Inn fatal stabbing suspect dies alone in Sonoma County jail cell, cause of death unknown
Skyler Rasmussen, who was awaiting trial in the stabbing death of a Palms Inn supportive housing resident, died in his cell Wednesday at the Sonoma County jail in Santa Rosa. Deputies found Rasmussen unresponsive in his cell, where he was housed alone, a Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said in a news release. They performed CPR, used an automated external defibrillator and provided Narcan, the opioid overdose reversal drug, but emergency medical personnel pronounced Rasmussen dead on their arrival.
DEMA employees vacate 2 Sonoma County homeless housing sites, leaving the health department suddenly in charge
DEMA employees suddenly vacated two housing sites under the company’s management Wednesday and Thursday, leaving the Sonoma County Department of Health Services in charge of the facilities and the homeless people staying in them. Sonoma County Health Services Director Tina Rivera told The Press Democrat Thursday afternoon that DEMA...
From rail to trail: California plans for Great Redwood Trail along defunct railroad route
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — In the heart of Northern California, a trail running through downtown Ukiah already attracts hikers and bikers to this small city year-round. Visitor numbers will likely soon grow, thanks to a new state plan that would further expand the trail, connecting it to 28 other cities and a variety of scenic landmarks.
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen, other stars host Healdsburg drum circle for Tubbs Fire survivors, first responders
Rock star Rick Allen of Def Leppard and a host of other heavyweight drummers sat down with 2017 Tubbs Fire survivors and first responders in Healdsburg last month for an afternoon of healing, mindfulness, and, of course, drumming. The Raven Drum Foundation’s April 27 drum circle at Chateau Diana winery...
Baseball Game Preview: Maria Carrillo Leaves Home
The Maria Carrillo Pumas will head out on the road to challenge the Ukiah Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Maria Carrillo is headed into the match fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They took a 17-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of Casa Grande on Monday. Maria Carrillo has not had much luck with Casa Grande recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Patient steals ambulance in Santa Rosa
(KRON) — An ambulance was stolen in Santa Rosa while paramedics responded to a medical emergency call Wednesday night, according to the Sonoma County Fire District. The incident unfolded at around 8 p.m. when emergency crews responded to a 911 call from Russian River Pub on 725 4th Street. An employee at the pub told […]
Crime Path: Juveniles stabbed, assault reported
Two juvenile males sustained injuries in possibly related stabbing incidents on Sunday night, April 21, near the Carson Warner Skate Park in Healdsburg. The first victim, a 16-year-old boy, called for help at 10:22pm and was located on Foss Creek Pathway, according to the preliminary police report. The victim suffered multiple stab wounds to his back, and after receiving on-scene first aid, was taken to Healdsburg District Hospital.
Forecasters: Sonoma County weekend will be cold, rainy
The North Bay is on tap for rain and low temperatures that have potential to impact special events across Sonoma County this weekend, forecasters say. Inland areas, including Santa Rosa, may receive as much as a half inch of rain from 11 p.m. Friday through 5 p.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service’s Bay Area office.
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