Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Shelter Crisis Declared In Sonoma County
The emergency declaration allows the county to clear a recurring encampment on the Joe Rodota Trail and establish one or two new sites.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek To Consider Repealing Gender-Specific Restroom Rules
City parks and open space restrooms currently prohibit entering a toilet facility designated for use by members of the opposite sex.
Lamorinda, CA|News|
County's Doctor Shortage Is Impacting Patient Care, Union Says
The high number of doctor vacancies in the Contra Costa County Health System is expected to get much worse in the next year, the union said.
Napa Valley|News|
Sen. Dodd Co-Authors Bill To Ban Hidden Fees For Hotels, Tickets
Senate Bill 478 would prevent platforms from tacking mandatory hidden surcharges like service and order processing fees onto purchases.
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Group To Raise $3M For New Mt. Diablo Mitchell Canyon Education Center
A 25-year-old portable trailer currently serves as Mount Diablo Interpretive Association's visitor center.
Napa Valley|News|
Effort Fails To Recall Napa County Supervisor Alfredo Pedroza
The group Recall Alfredo Pedroza Committee needed to collect at least 3,232 valid signatures from voters in the county's District 4.
Napa Valley|News|
Napa Hotel Faces Lawsuit From Man Who Contracted Legionnaires' Disease
A Calistoga man alleges he was exposed to Legionella bacteria while he was celebrating the Fourth of July in downtown Napa.
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Sonoma County Supervisors Allot Millions Toward Strategic Plan
The five-year plan was adopted in 2021 and its first progress report has been published.
Martinez, CA|News|
Housing Advocates Target Bay Area Cities, File Lawsuits
As of Friday, suits were filed against a dozen cities, including Burlingame, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Martinez, Richmond and Novato.
Napa Valley|News|
Sen. Dodd Proposes Bill To Allow Increases In City Council Salaries
SB 329 would lift city council pay caps for the first time in nearly four decades, bringing salaries more in line with the cost of living.
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Library To Host Talk On Chinese In Napa Wine Country
Native Napan John McCormick will discuss the forgotten contributions of the Chinese people in California's most famous wine region.
Martinez, CA|News|
Federal Aid For Storm Damaged Approved For Contra Costa Residents
Contra Costa residents who sustained property and business damage from the storms Dec. 30-Jan. 30 can seek assistance directly from FEMA.
Napa Valley|News|
New 369 Area Code Takes Effect For Areas With 707 Numbers
The change affects parts or all of Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties in the Bay Area, as well as seven other counties.
Napa Valley|News|
Residents Can Cash In On Free State Park Admission Opportunities
There are multiple ways to visit state parks for free, including utilizing the California State Parks Library Pass.
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Arraignment Delayed In Walnut Creek Care Home Poisoning Case
A judge agreed to push back arraignment for Lateshia Starling, 54, accused in the August death of a 94-year-old Atria Walnut Creek resident.
Napa Valley|News|
Freeze Warnings, Frost Advisories Issued Across Bay Area
Overnight temperatures are expected to plunge into the low 30s with daytime highs peaking in the low 50s.
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lafayette Principal On Leave As District Investigates Allegations
The district is investigating Stanley Middle School Principal Nikki Chaplan for her role in allegations against a former San Ramon teacher.
Petaluma, CA|News|
Groups File Suit To Halt Development Of Old Sonoma State Hospital Site
At issue in the lawsuit against Sonoma County are open spaces and wildlife preserves, fire risk, and preservation of historic buildings.
Concord, CA|News|
Concord Naval Weapons Station: Council Decision A Major Setback
Because the city no longer has an exclusive negotiating agreement with Concord First Partners, other developers can present proposals.
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lafayette City Council To Discuss Buying Police Station
The city leases the building but had the option to purchase it once the owner passed away.
