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- Written by: Marc Albert
Bitter Scott Ranch saga ends in sweet compromise.
Read more: Compromise ends two decade battle over Petaluma's Scott Ranch
- Written by: Noah Abrams
Students, staff, and community search for answers after fatal stabbing on Montgomery High's campus
Read more: Investigation continues in fatal Montgomery High stabbing
- Written by: Marc Albert
County elected leaders again shifted gears on the contentious issue of cannabis Tuesday, opting to keep in place a taxation system some growers say is squeezing them out, while adjusting tax rates.
Broader changes are likely in the future as work on an environmental assessment proceeds.
Read more: Cannabis glut upending growers; tax revenue falling short
- Written by: Noah Abrams
A 16-year old Santa Rosa high school student has died following a campus fight Wednesday morning. Santa Rosa police said they got a call just after 11 a.m. about a fight at Montgomery High School on Hahman Drive.
Read more: Student dies after stabbing at Montgomery High in Santa Rosa
- New documentary focuses on Sonoma County's pottery luminary
- County workers rally hours before current contract expires
- Fairly simple, mostly inexpensive ways to fortify your home against wildfire
- African American experience in Healdsburg put in focus
- Sonoma County families receive their first $500 monthly check
- Parks Service readies removal of small dam in Marin
- County transportation agency approves millions in funding
- Sonoma County launches guaranteed income pilot program for families in poverty
- Thunder, rain, snow…all happening this week in North Bay
- Sebastopol proceeding with road repair, 'unsafe' bike lanes
- $50 million sought to boost Geysers energy production
- Public drinking moves closer to a reality in Healdsburg
- Cotati weighs new city seal
- Chavez family waits while Sonoma County DA decides if charges filed in police killing
- Rising demand for counseling, senior services in West County
- Sonoma County to lift COVID-19 public health emergency
- Healthcare board tussles with Providence over birth center
- Bees to swarm Healdsburg as county inks deal to store commercial hives
- New bill aims to make direct physician employment permanent
- Staff speak out against planned closure of birth center
- Newts find helping hands in journey across a corner of Sonoma County
- Newly rehabbed, school for developmentally-challenged students unveiled
- Hotel workers and supporters gather to support union drive
- Local State of the Union guest details experience
- Bringing astronomical utility bills back down to earth
- Ruth Asawa Fountain return edges closer
- Learning and adaptability crucial to groundwater plans
- Even with new money, a fix for SR 37 still a long way off
- Supes ponder bond measure to repair, upgrade Vets buildings
- Pedaling Petaluma for fun and purpose; advocates hope to entice locals onto two-wheels
- Cómo escuchar la cobertura bilingüe del Estado de la Unión de NPR - esta noche a las 6 pm
- Video looking into Sonoma County's future climate debuts
- Commission advances county-wide ban on new gas stations
- Rural areas could finally see fast internet service
- Strategic pruning, watering can buttress trees againt soupy soil, high winds
- County to ponder costs, details as further study of new county office complex approved
- County's three Groundwater Sustainability Plans good to go
- Sebastopol's Climate Action Committee holds first climate action framework community meeting
- Residents, officials gather for conversation about honoring indigenous history and place in Healdsburg
- Planned closure of Petaluma Birthing Center prompts unified pushback
- City of Sonoma still has ground to make up in efforts to mitigate homelessness
- Legal battle brewing over Sonoma Developmental Center re-use plans
- State approves sustainability plans for major North Bay groundwater basins
- Legal decision frees up funding for SMART rail extension to Windsor and Healdsburg
- New research finds prescribed burns may emit more carbon as trees die faster in CA forests
- A single, super school district a real possibility for Santa Rosa as enrollment continues slide
- County workers rally ahead of bargaining session
- Vineyard community makes case for new water district
- Local public library governing board raises policy questions over displays and signage
- Community, recovery, future, all on the mind at Healdsburg's Raven Theater
- When disaster strikes, locals often first to help
- Many still in need as storm relief funds run out
- Train crushes pickup left on tracks, authorities searching for owner
- Rain and research opportunities abound with parade of atmospheric rivers
- Woman lost in flood leaves huge void, authorities ID two who perished in Sea Ranch
- What does this stream of rain mean for groundwater levels? Here's what one expert has to say
- Rising reservoir levels put Army Corps of Engineers back at the helm of release valves
- Ever-changing conditions a challenge for supercomputers tasked with building accurate flood forecasts
- Protected and Connected - Residents call for increased spending on climate friendly bike infrastructure
- Woman found dead in flooded vehicle near Forestville
- Remote failure risks lurk as Lake Hennessey fills to capacity
- Help on standby as deluge pounds region
- Break in the clouds offers respite before next round of rain and flood projections
- County infrastructure team regroups as more storms approach
- Winds might back off but trees can still come down in coming storm
- Storm coverage from Monte Rio
- Concerned about a potential tree fall? Local arborist has advice
- Heavy storm fells trees, powerlines, and claims a life in West Sonoma County
- Early estimates projected a dry winter - one expert explains the wet conditions
- Officials closely monitoring mudslide risk where Glass Fire burned
- Heavy rain and winds on the way - Here's what you need to know
- 'Bomb cyclone' on the way; dire storm forecast for the Bay Area
- Celebrations continue at Sonoma County's third annual Kwanzaa event
- West County Health Centers grapple with creative care models and industry pressures
- Parade of atmospheric rivers to pound North Coast, flooding expected, mudslides possible
- Legal settlement forces county to consider impacts on rivers, streams before approving wells
- A victory for salmon as superfluous dam comes down
- How exactly does federal money get spent? Health care infrastructure in West County is one way
- Petaluma adopts increased gun safety laws
- Big spending package in Congress means money earmarked for local projects - District 2 Rep. discusses details
- Floating solar panel array latest project in Petaluma's green transition
- Two die in hunting club accident
- Supervisors approve SDC plan with 620 homes, real number could be much higher
- Finding funding for carbon neutrality work the next challenge for RCPA
- Meet the new mayor - same (name) as the old mayor - Natalie Rogers takes the helm in Santa Rosa
- Signs of movement, but no solutions yet for struggling organic dairies
- Sonoma County earmarks $4 million to boost housing opportunities and tackle homelessness
- Advocates ratchet up efforts to boot cattle from Point Reyes
- Clarification offered over concerns about coastal agriculture
- Substance abuse rehab center met with opposition at Planning Commission
- Feds appropriate funds to upgrade outmoded Lake Hennessey spillway
- Operators, opponents seeking revisions to Santa Rosa vacation rental rules
- Water main break in Santa Rosa causes minor flooding, repairs under way
- More than shelter; high hopes Labath Landing and projects like it can help end homelessness
- Despite reforms, state's efforts to help developmentally disabled riddled with complexity
- Secret Santa program carries on in third decade running
- Newly unveiled mural transforms school walls and students in the process
- Afghan refugee recounts travails on long journey to Petaluma
- Doors open on renovated Sonoma State lecture hall
- Restoration and conservation efforts help Marin's salmon overcome sizable hurdles
- First-ever California offshore wind auction nets more than $400 million so far
- Diversion of millions won't delay bike/ped bridge, officials say
- Santa Rosa reduces rent Jan. rent hikes at most mobile home parks
- Rain heralds return of salmon to North Bay waterways
- Top ADA plaintiff pleads guilty to evading taxes on monies collected from settlements
- PG&E mobilizing ahead of storm, says crews will race to repair outages
- Senior dining about more than just the early bird special
- Fact finder recommends actions mostly in line with Gravenstein District offer in labor dispute
- Reinventing the wheel or creating community? A look at house-sharing in Sonoma County
- Passed over for grants, Santa Rosa considering digging into reserves, other funds for Hearn Ave overpass
- Paxlovid available to uninsured
- Upcoming holiday celebrations around the North Bay
- Petaluma rolls back development fees for affordable housing
- New moves from Cotati help to streamline multi-family housing permitting
- Gap in homeless services for North Sonoma County filled by new center in Healdsburg
- Questions of belonging, inclusion, community on the table at Sebastopol town hall
- Police say surveillance tech offers them more tools but Sebastopol has placed a high bar for approval
- Petaluma considering dumping impact fees to speed affordable housing
- Local organic dairies withering under huge jumps in production costs
- Respiratory illnesses at 'extraordinary' levels in Sonoma County, especially for children
- Santa Rosa commits to 'functionally ending' homelessness
- Residents' appeal against Sebastopol RV village shot down
- Sonoma County celebrates newly-remodeled and expanded airport terminal
- California commission overhauls rooftop solar proposal
- Cotati gives the green light to urban agriculture
- What to make of the midterms? KRCB News asks a local expert
- Votes pour in and smiles abound as candidates wait on final results
- County's winery event rules get further re-tool
- Santa Rosa looks to shore up strategy to keep Eel River water available for use
- Oak Grove Superintendent says teachers and district remain at odds
- Another set of Sonoma County teachers poised to strike
- IOLERO chief talks hopes and expectations in first sit down interview
- Sebastopol braces for lawsuit over RV camping ban
- Pressure and pushback against solar incentives reform push grows
- Gravenstein Union support staff prepared to strike for higher wages
- McGuire faces newcomer Gene Yoon in re-election bid
- Winery events may soon get a closer look from County
- Prescribed fire - medicine for nature
- Thompson, Brock spar on vision for 4th Congressional District and the nation
- Declining enrollment pressuring school districts; some exploring consolidation
- Petaluma moves to regain direct control of city's fairgrounds
- Rallyers gather to remember those lost and push for greater change
- Sonoma County housing advocates call for expanded tenant protections
- Wide open race as five newcomers seek three slots on Sebastopol Council
- Amid ominous signs, California releases first student test scores since the pandemic
- Four vying for Petaluma mayor's office
- Online wine delivery company settles consumer complaint, customers can get refund
- Stapp, Rossiter compete for Santa Rosa's 2nd Council District
- Number of homes, connection with State Route 12 still stumbling blocks as SDC plan proceeds
- Healdsburg takes stock of carbon footprint and begins climate mobilization
- ELECTION 2022: Huffman and Brower on ballot for congressional district 2
- Sonoma County requires flu vaccine for health care, congregate care facility workers
- Napa County officials pursue regulatory, legal action over new vineyard project
- Three challenging Fleming for Santa Rosa's 4th district council seat
- Aminzadeh, Connolly contest new Assembly District 12 seat
- 'Final' SDC plan calls for 1,000 homes, 900 jobs at Eldridge campus
- Jacobi, Okrepkie face off in Santa Rosa's District 6
- One year on - Roseland Library full of life in latest home
- Sonoma will weigh annexations at county's request
- Drought likely to persist as forecasters expect 'La Nina' to linger through most of winter
- Mental healthcare workers and Kaiser still deadlocked after two months
- CalMatters: This is how much you'll get from the California gas rebate
- Cotati brings Dutch designs to California
- Sonoma County's civil grand jury foreman on the state of housing in the county
- New engagement chief sets out her vision for IOLERO in the community
- Impacts, competing interests vie for attention as county revises well rules as suit proceeds
- Heartbreak, loss, strength and resilience honored five years after Tubbs Fire
- New simulation predicts devastating floodwaters far inland in major tsunami
- Tubbs anniversary: Forthcoming book tells story of 'senior citizens left in the path of a ferocious firestorm'
- Kaiser mental healthcare strike continues
- Groundbreaking agreement made official for tribal authority at holy lake
- Loss still reverberating five years after the Tubbs Fire
- Crop Report: Apples, dairy, poultry slammed by drought, grapes and cannabis up
- Elections are right around the corner. Here's the basics
- Tensions and concern remains around RV village and Sebastopol homeless
- Protected bike lanes, add'l parklets eyed for short stretch of Mendocino Avenue
- Petaluma housing plans near completion
- Official responses to civilian oversight on housing shortage are in; blame and responsibility still in contention
- Scale, density and preservation remain concerns as SDC reuse proposal gels
- Former PG&E execs settle wildfire victims' suit for $117 million
- Frustration mounts in the struggle for sheriff oversight
- Sutter healthcare scientists join ranks of striking workers in Santa Rosa
- Sonoma County Airport on course to serve a record number of passengers in 2022
- After a decade of resistance, Sebastopol relenting on SmartMeters
- County to study developing 'climate adaptation center' at SDC site
- Anti-Semitic flyers left at Santa Rosa homes ahead of Jewish new year
- Sebastopol relents in battle over high tech water meters
- Windsor extends vacation rental moratorium, developing permanent rules
- Some question efficacy of new wildfire smoke protections in Sonoma County; others celebrate progress
- Greater protections from wildfire smoke are in place but effectiveness largely untested
- Sonoma, Marin counties receive $10 million for carbon farming partnership
- Wildfires capture attention - but smoke remains the inescapable threat
- Hotel, housing complex near Sonoma closer to reality
- Early storm kneecaps, but doesn't eliminate fire danger
- Petaluma moves to shore up groundwater supply
- Locals bash SDC plans as too big
- Kaiser mental healthcare strike stretches into second month
- Sebastopol looks at potential futures for downtown creek
- Controversial alcohol permit survives another challenge
- Contentious Ag Pass program finally approved
- Local coastal plan nears completion
- New restrictions aimed at homeless approved in Rohnert Park
- 4.4 Earthquake hits Santa Rosa
- The future today? Guaranteed Income comes to Sonoma County
- Do permit fees worsen housing woes? Santa Rosa embarks on review, may re-jigger fees
- Caritas Center set to open; promises coordinated approach to treat, care and reintegrate homeless
- Drought conditions worsening
- Bohemian Highway bridge replacement inching forward
- Advocates warn reproductive rights remain under threat, even in California
- Attorney for family of man killed by SoCo sheriff's deputy plans to sue for wrongful death
- Rohnert Park: Grand jury calls for more police oversight after DOJ indicts 'rogue' officers
- Northern California tribe works to reclaim their language
- Local healthcare providers say class divide forming over reproductive rights
- California phases out new gas cars, so what's next for electric vehicles?
- Mobile clinic ready to bring healthcare to the road
- Cotati appoints new council members
- Rohnert Park addresses grand jury findings; more reforms coming to Dept. of Public Safety
- Family of man slain by sheriff's deputy speaks out
- Regional Climate Protection Authority puts carbon neutrality center stage
- Healdsburg looks in the mirror on diversity, equity.
- Council hopefuls push qualifications, contrasts at candidate forum
- Neighbors push back against local park development
- Windsor imposes moratorium on new short term rentals
- Healdsburg approves new surveillance tech
- Lake Pillsbury could be drained - advocates see it as indispensable
- Sheriff's Office releases body cam footage, audio in Chavez killing
- Santa Rosa temporarily caps vacation rentals
- "Strong recommendations" but no COVID requirements as schools reopen
- Santa Rosa looks to its housing future in updated plan
- County's SDC proposal would bring 2,400 residents, 1,000 homes to shuttered campus property
- More Sonoma County nurses grapple with pay issues
- Neighbors voice concerns over safety of proposed housing development
- After Athena House closes, what next for Sonoma County treatment?
- Facing legal challenge on well permits, county supervisors delay decision
- Enviros suing county; say mismanagement is draining Russian River basin
- Palaez Chavez, killed by sheriff deputy, remembered at solemn vigil
- Deputy who shot and killed Chavez exonerated in similar 2016 incident
- Officials urgent appeal: conserve water now
- Petaluma adds temporary tenant protections
- New housing in Sebastopol moves forward
- Investigation underway into fatal shooting by county deputy
- SoCo Sheriff's Office releases name, narrative about man killed by deputies
- New airport hotel clears county approval
- Cannabis operation holds off neighbor's opposition
- Restraining order stands, county prevented from clearing Joe Rotoda Trail encampments
- SRPD shines light on military equipment arsenal
- Nearly extinct white abalone possibly on road to recovery
- Programs to help small farms get added state funding
- Fates of fish and flow of the Eel River still uncertain
- Researchers looking for local wildfire victims to tell their stories
- Water savings from audits, better tech, adding up
- Sebastopol adopts climate action framework
- Sonoma County keeps clean energy loan program going, for now
- Windsor begins recycled water program
- Santa Rosa encouraging water conservation through free audits, rebates and expertise
- Santa Rosa considers saying "no more" to new gas station construction
- SoCo supes approve project to improve county response to floods and drought
- Hundreds turn out for pro-choice rally in Santa Rosa
- Sebastopol grants controversial alcohol permit
- Petaluma unveils homeless action plan
- Enviros call proposal inadequate; vow to press suit
- West Sonoma County high school district eyes consolidation
- Well permit fees to soar as board pressured to reduce stream impacts
- Petaluma receives $13 million for new rail station, bus improvements
- Santa Rosa city council to mull putting large pay raises for themselves on ballot
- Drought similar to 2021, research suggests climate change is squeezing out 'normal' California winters
- Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is assassinated
- Cotati bans new gas station development
- Sebastopol provides update on homelessness
- Local reaction to nation's new offshore drilling leases plan
- Displacement, loss of rural lifestyle are top fears as Sonoma County launches search for thousands of building sites
- California's new budget includes historic funding for education
- Local Independence Day celebrations 2022
- Easing access during evacuations, but at what cost
- New agreement on IOLERO reached
- Sheriff's race decided but accountability battle continues
- No immediate changes in Calif., but choice advocates bracing for next anti-abortion moves
- Services provider paints more complex picture at supportive housing site
- Healdsburg advances universal income pilot program
- County to consider agricultural exceptions from future wildfire evacuations
- Rep. Thompson praises gun bill passage
- Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ending right to abortion upheld for decades
- Sonoma County Radio Amateurs hold annual Field Day this Saturday
- COVID vaccines now available for kids under 5
- Urchin Festival seeks to raise awareness
- Issues remain at supportive housing site
- Petaluma raises living wage rate
- Santa Rosa looks to provide college funds
- PG&E says new tech will reduce equipment fires, but there's a catch
- Quest to relieve Santa Rosa housing pressure could generate pushback
- Amidst soaring pump prices, Santa Rosa cutting bus service
- Federal grant program aims to revitalize Native languages
- Neighbors north of Sonoma say unincorporated area already overwhelmed
- County will give 'guaranteed basic income' a try with pilot program launching next year
- Sonoma teaming with Marin, Mendo to cut coastal trash
- Neighbors expected to sound off today on effort to streamline development near Sonoma
- Santa Rosa approves new parklet rules
- Ag workers protest for greater protections
- Aging Lake Hennessey Spillway, other local water needs sail through House, await Senate
- Feds nix North Coast 'coal train;' improving odds for 'Great Redwood Trail'
- Engram closes in on top Sheriff job
- Engram close to clinching Sheriff's race outright; 2nd place Tennenbaum pins hopes on runoff
- Healdsburg set to join water sharing agreement
- Engram, Rabbitt leading in primary election
- Ground broken for transitional, supportive housing in Rohnert Park
- Gun lobby can be defeated with enough public pressure
- Sakaki resigns from Sonoma State presidency
- Cloverdale puts firework ban before voters
- Legislators and firefighters call for increased staffing
- Plans for coal train appear dashed
- Sonoma County women take a stand for abortion rights
- Experts urge maintenace and quality checks for private wells
- 'Old Fire' prompts mandatory evacuations in Napa County
- Primary Election '22: Passalacqua vies Pardo for superior court judgeship
- Millions in federal COVID aid going to local non-profits
- Sonoma County earmarks nearly $15 million to reduce homelessness, develop housing
- Rodriguez to replace Linares on Rohnert Park council after resignation
- Local leaders speak for abortion rights
- Thompson heavy favorite in upcoming primary
- Feds weighing longshot rail revival against trail concept for derelict North Coast tracks
- Sonoma County set to add more supportive housing
- Petaluma nurses look to community for support
- Next stop, downtown Rohnert Park
- Despite major efforts, homelessness again rising in Sonoma County
- Suit seeks higher authority intervene in alleged mismanagement of Russian River
- New strategy for those in crisis already paying dividends
- Sonoma County to examine fractional ownership
- Santa Rosa to test e-scooter pilot program for one year
- Who judges aspiring judges? You have a rare chance right now
- County launches effort to convert 100 existing dwellings into affordable housing
- COVID tide again on rise
- Brad Coscarelli talks his vision for county superintendent
- Santa Rosa adopts new pension strategy
- Endangered abalone win federal mating help
- Simple practices can partly blunt some climate change impacts
- Rival groups clash over narrative on vineyard workers
- Are we depleting our groundwater? High tech underground scan should provide clearer answer
- Huffman: battle to save Roe decision not over
- Healdsburg: Council member resigns
- Conjuring a downtown for Rohnert Park
- MUSIC NEWS: Musician and filmmaker H.P. Mendoza joins Doug for Midday Music (Aired: May 2, 2022)
- Unease grips Sonoma State campus
- Santa Rosa greenlights more affordable housing
- Kincade Fire payout goes towards local fire resiliency org
- Amie Carter lays out positions for school superintendent campaign
- Local Sunrise Movement chapter calls for expanded public transit
- Chopper noise, exhaust to go under review
- Yet another setback for PG&E wildfire victims
- Artists across mediums welcome for Creative Sonoma's call for public art
- Sonoma Water bills set to rise
- Minor league baseball coming to Santa Rosa
- Graton tribe plans Rohnert Park casino expansion
- Give pupping harbor seals a wide berth, say local wildlife experts
- Superintendent of schools candidates say they are intent on correcting educational disparities in Sonoma County
- COVID vaccine requirement postponed for school kids
- Wall wins Windsor town council seat
- Fountain and community faith restored after holocaust memorial vandalized
- Northern Sonoma County fire district expands
- Local actress debuts first feature film
- County drops criminal charges against PG&E over Kincade Fire
- Amy's Kitchen responds to alleged workplace controversies
- Watch Live: President Biden, Vice President Harris, Ketanji Brown Jackson speak after historic Senate confirmation - Friday at 9am
- Changes coming to Cloverdale waste collection
- Former SoCo sheriff candidate found dead
- Petaluma to confront race, equity issues
- State Water Board may extend restrictions to Russian River water
- Santa Rosa youth organizations unveil new public mural
- Opposition to proposed Windsor-area casino growing
- Lively debate as supervisor candidates spar over Sonoma County's future
- Community health clinics nearing financial brink as COVID reimbursement lags
- Petaluma: reduction in parking could cut vehicle trips, emissions
- Tensions mount at Amy's Kitchen Santa Rosa facility
- Santa Rosa selects new city council district map
- Sonoma County candidate forum moves online
- Santa Rosa Zine Fest successfully returns
- Microbusiness grant program taking local applicants
- Petaluma nears last steps in redistricting process
- The Sonoma County "First News" Podcast from KRCB 104.9
- Another local city prohibits new gas stations
- Travelers returning to skies, airport poised for growth
- Graton Chairman details tribal relationship with controlled fire
- Scale, wildlife, traffic and affordability key issues shaping SDC redevelopment
- Cotati tables urban agriculture ordinance
- Meetings to narrow options for SDC redevelopment
- Fed $$$ to help recycle water in Petaluma
- Santa Rosa moves forward on housing homeless veterans
- Watch Live: Senate holds confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson - Wednesday at 6 am
- Rock and rolling brothers drop debut album
- Plans for SRJC pedestrian corridor nixed
- Teacher's strike continues
- Cannabis growers win temporary tax reprieve
- Local BIPOC art group helps uplift community
- Rise in anti-Semitic incidents causes concern
- Sheriff's chopper wins another reprieve
- Kincade Fire trial postponed again
- "Safe parking" sites for homeless roll out amid hope and trepidation
- "Moving San Francisco" tells a public transit history full of innovation and perseverance
- Supes violated state 'open-meetings' law at least twice during redistricting process
- Guerneville turns out to support Ukraine
- Civilian volunteer crews help mitigate wildfire risk
