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Sonoma County Homelessness Gradually Decreasing, According To Latest Survey
Homelessness in Sonoma County is gradually declining, according to preliminary results of the January 2017 homeless count, officials say.

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Homelessness in Sonoma County is gradually declining, according to preliminary results of the January 2017 homeless count, officials say.

Firefighters responded to a blaze that broke out at a Goodwill store in Pleasant Hill Tuesday night, according to fire officials.
Two men in a stolen vehicle allegedly evaded authorities & crashed the vehicle into a police car Tuesday in Solano County, authorities say.
The Bay Area AQMD has issued six violations against the Valero Benicia Refinery in connection with flaring incidents on Friday and Monday.
Police on Tuesday identified the victim who died in a triple shooting in south Fairfield on Monday morning as 51-year-old Fernando Martinez.
The City of Davis is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1st Davis bicycle lanes with a May 12 event at the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame.
Stanford Children's Hospital will more than double the size of the current campus by linking the original hospital with a new main building.
The weekly Los Gatos-Monte Sereno police blotter for April 24-30, 2017 includes arrests for car theft and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Petaluma police have arrested a Santa Rosa man on suspicion of shoplifting at a Kohl's department store.
A teenager was arrested Monday evening in Fairfield after he was found with a loaded firearm, police said.
Antolin Garcia-Torres, 26, was found guilty Tuesday by a Santa Clara County Superior Court jury in San Jose for the murder of Sierra LaMar.
Police are investigating a homicide in connection with the death of a transient man whose body was found Saturday in Concord.
An East Bay man was arrested Sunday in connection with a shooting that occurred the night before in Mountain View.
An East Bay man was arrested Sunday in connection with a shooting that occurred the night before in Mountain View.
A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a crash late Monday night in Martinez, police said.
Rice farmers seeking to protect their crops from pests sans pesticides may want to consider the practice called the “banker plant system."
From May 15 to June 15, San Jose yogurt lovers can treat themselves to the flavors they love and give to a worthy cause at the same time.
If you or a loved one receive dialysis or may do so in the future, a local healthcare facility is hosting an event you may want to attend.
San Jose police on Monday released the names of a couple who were allegedly shot and killed by Mirza Tatlic, 24, of Campbell.
The Napa Police Dept Traffic Unit conducted a DUI patrol between 6 pm Fri., May 5 and 2 am Sat., May 6 during Cinco de Mayo celebrations.