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Novato approves controversial Costco gas station

Novato approves controversial Costco gas station A City Council majority denied an appeal against the project despite public concerns about environmental risks.

Seven Moons Farm Brings Locally Grown Avocados to Sonoma County

"The 10-acre Sonoma farm tends to nearly 200 thriving avocado trees, likely the only locally farmed avocados sold in the county."

A Sonoma Farm Boasts a Most Unusual Crop for Northern California The 10-acre Sonoma farm tends to nearly 200 thriving avocado trees, likely the only locally farmed avocados sold in the county.

Putah Fire, which grew from escaped prescribed burn, grows along Highway 128 in Yolo County

Escaped prescribed fire near Napa County prompts road closures, evacuation warnings Fire crews are responding to a 362-acre fire in Yolo County near Napa and Solano counties that has forced road closures along Highway 128.

Measure B, 30-year sales tax extension critical to SMART train’s survival, headed for landslide win

Election 2026: SMART train tax measure heading for landslide win, early returns show After a yearlong campaign staked on the very future of SMART, supporters were jubilant Election Night.

A great horned owl in downtown Petaluma is bringing people together

"Mother and two chicks nesting on historic building draw crowds, and raise concerns."

A great horned owl in downtown Petaluma is bringing people together High upon the face of a circa-1885 building in downtown Petaluma, an arched pediment protrudes like a ledge upon which a great horned owl nests.

Cloverdale City Council’s fractious hearing on Potter Valley Project shows rifts among members

Cloverdale City Council bickers over input on fate of Eel River dams The Cloverdale City Council’s efforts to send a letter to the federal government opposing the removal of two dams on the Eel River broke down with at least two council members hurling accusations at one another, highlighting a deep…

First D**e March, Lez-A-Palooza fest comes to Sonoma County The Sonoma County D**e March and Lez-A-Palooza festival will come to downtown Santa Rosa Sunday as organizers describe the event as part protest, part celebration.

Senate Republicans Advance Bill That Nullifies the Overwhelmingly Popular Roadless Rule

"Mike Lee turns previously bipartisan "Wildfire Prevention Act" into a Republican "Trojan horse" to undo roadless protections in national forests."

Senate Republicans Advance Bill That Nullifies the Overwhelmingly Popular Roadless Rule Mike Lee turns previously bipartisan "Wildfire Prevention Act" into a Republican "Trojan horse" to undo roadless protections in national forests

California condor returns to Oregon for the first time since 1904

California condor returns to Oregon for the first time since 1904 By the 1980s, California condors were on the brink of extinction, and the remaining wild birds were taken into a breeding program.

Is Affordability a Climate Issue? Philadelphia Hunger Strikers Said Yes.

"A recent hunger strike in Philadelphia demonstrated the expanding scope of environmental justice organizing."

Is Affordability a Climate Issue? Philadelphia Hunger Strikers Said Yes. A recent hunger strike in Philadelphia demonstrated the expanding scope of environmental justice organizing.