Attend a comedy club’s grand opening, see local bands live, hear poets and authors read their work and more at these upcoming Sonoma County events. Friday, March 24 “Determine”: Art exhibit showcases paintings by featured artist Laura Paine Carr and eight others, plus the Friends of the Cloverdale Library’s “Celebration of Quilts.” Visit from 11… Keep Reading
In January, Santa Rosa Junior College suspended its Summer Repertory theater program, a local favorite with theatergoers since 1972. The junior college has been struggling with multimillion dollar deficits largely driven by declining student enrollment, a statewide trend. A month later, Main Stage West in Sebastopol announced its final curtain call after 12 years. Like… Keep Reading
The North Bay’s most recent storms are predicted to clear Monday morning, providing a short break before the next storm rolls in Monday night, bringing more widespread rain, up to 25 mph wind gusts and potential weather hazards, according to the National Weather Service. Showers brought about 0.4 to 1 inch of rain across Sonoma… Keep Reading
SANTA ROSA, Calif — Since 1987, the United States has designated the month of March as Women’s History Month to commemorate and encourage the study, observance and celebration of the vital role women have played in American history. The origins of the month-long celebration can be traced back to Sonoma County. It all started in… Keep Reading
With Santa Rosa’s drought emergency ending, residents will be allowed to water their lawn any time of day and will soon be able to clean their patios and driveways without water restrictions. But some measures remain in effect. Water users must comply with statewide water savings measures issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.… Keep Reading
When Leticia Garcia Arango started classes at both Santa Rosa Junior College’s campus in 2016, she had little direction. “I didn’t have a major. I didn’t know what I was doing,” the 24-year-old Petaluma resident said. “I wanted to go to a four-year college, but I just didn’t know how it worked.” That all changed… Keep Reading
Service animals are an indispensable resource for people with disabilities. And countless hours are spent by teams of professionals training these animals – most commonly dogs – to understand dozens of commands, ranging from opening doors to pulling manual wheelchairs and identifying potential hazards – all in service of their owner. But who trains the… Keep Reading
Federal regulators overseeing West Coast fisheries have effectively called off California’s entire 2023 ocean salmon fishing season, in an effort to protect fish populations that have dwindled during the ongoing drought. In California, most fisheries had been set to open their season April 1. Instead, the National Marine Fisheries Service on Friday canceled all ocean… Keep Reading
The first half of the week was riddled with powerful winds, heavy rain and flooding across Northern California, brought on by a strong storm that tapped into an atmospheric river. That river will quickly run dry this morning, leaving warm air and more pleasant weather in its wake. Temperatures will steadily rise today, as sunshine… Keep Reading
The Kings had three chances to tie the home game with 15 seconds left on the clock, but they couldn’t nail a three. The visiting team sealed the game from the free throw line, 82 to 77 — the second win of the day for newly elected Santa Rosa City Council member Mark Stapp, a… Keep Reading
