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$7. 7 million in housing and homeless funds awarded to local tribes
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (192+ words) Governor Gavin Newsom announced $38. 2 million in funding for housing and homelessness solutions that support culturally responsive interventions for tribal communities. This funding supports permanent housing solutions, youth interventions, and flexible solutions for the unique needs of tribal communities. Governor Gavin…...
Award-winning sommelier launches wine bar on the Sonoma Coast
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (730+ words) When Cafe Aquatica's property owner announced plans to sell the building in 2020, Rachel Kulinski jumped at the chance to buy the scenic Jenner outpost. Two years earlier, she had acquired the small coffee business from its founder after falling in…...
Newsom signs $352 billion spending plan and reflects on signature policies before he leaves office
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (742+ words) The plan, which avoids major cuts or significant new spending, is Newsom's last before he leaves office in January and as he considers a presidential run. California's spending priorities are likely to be under a microscope if he seeks the…...
We want to hear your memories from Fourth of July in Sonoma County 1976
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (54+ words) The Press Democrat For some of us, 1976 feels like yesterday. Only 50 years ago. If you are one of them and celebrated America's 200th birthday in Sonoma County, we want to hear from you! More in Local News...
As one Sonoma County winery's employees seek to unionize, will others follow?
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (1232+ words) A family-owned Healdsburg winery is fighting an attempt by the Teamsters Union to organize its production workers, but officials with several unions say they're hoping a groundswell of support from laborers across industries shows a growing desire for organizing as…...
Letters to the Editor, Tuesday, June 30
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (554+ words) Save the Naked Lady Editor: The Naked Lady (I always called her the Silver Lady) is a magnificent piece of art. I've seen it on the artist's lot in Petaluma, and I have seen it in San Francisco. I always…...
Head Fire burns at least 95 acres in Napa County, 20% contained
19+ hour, 44+ min ago (212+ words) A northern Napa County fire scorched about 95 acres Monday, June 29, before firefighters slowed its spread through grass and brush. Reported about 6: 30 a. m. Monday, the Head Fire burned through an area near Berryessa Knoxville and Knoxville Devilhead roads, east of the boundary…...
Le Bron James and Anthony Davis to Warriors? Why it's unlikely to happen
17+ hour, 40+ min ago (745+ words) SAN FRANCISCO " The Warriors appeared prepared to add two future Hall of Famers this summer after Draymond Green declined his $27. 6 million player option. Le Bron James and Anthony Davis are reportedly both interested in coming to the Bay Area, and…...
Fiery Napa car crash kills at least one person
19+ hour, 15+ min ago (106+ words) The Press Democrat A car ran off the roadway on Napa Road, north of Highway 121 in Sonoma County, killing at least one person, officials said Monday afternoon. The crash was reported about 12: 35 p. m. , according to the California Highway Patrol. The car…...
Oakland man convicted of torturing Bay Area artist Zoe Reidy Watts to death
19+ hour, 22+ min ago (258+ words) OAKLAND " After a two-week trial, an Alameda County jury returned its conclusion: that a local resident tortured his girlfriend " a beloved local ceramicist and poet named Zoe Reidy Watts " until she was dead. Reidy Watts attempted to leave the apartment…...