May 25, 2012 4:57 pm
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and CHP will have extra patrols along the Russia River where drinking, litter and illegally parked vehicles have been a problem over the Memorial Day weekend. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 8:38 am
As friends remember the Southern California cyclist killed in a Highway 1 collision Thursday, new details emerge on what happened before the crash. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 3:03 pm
Pauli Frey hasn't had a car in 20 years, pedals 50 miles a day to/from work and loves it. He is the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition's commuter of the year. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 2:26 pm
The calendar may still say spring, but the Memorial Day weekend signals the unofficial start of summer and all that conjures up: Road trips, camping and going to the beach. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 2:18 pm
Across Sonoma County this Memorial Day , there will be tributes to the families of those who died in service to country, as well as those currently serving. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 2:12 pm
As the Golden Gate Bridge celebrates its 75th anniversary, Gov. Jerry Brown is comparing completion of the landmark span to his own big dreams for California. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 1:37 pm
The private company SpaceX made history Friday with the docking of its Dragon capsule to the International Space Station, the most impressive feat yet in turning routine spaceflight over to the commercial sector. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 1:18 pm
A Marin County sewage disposal district has reached a six-figure settlement with state regulators over dozens of spills in recent years. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 1:06 pm
The state Senate approved a bill Friday that would make it illegal for employers to ask workers for the passwords to their social media accounts. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 1:01 pm
More Americans will hit the road this holiday weekend than a year ago. And they'll have a bit more money to spend thanks to lower gas prices. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 12:50 pm
Santa Rosa medical technology maker TriVascular Inc. has raised $4 million in new venture capital as it readies a new medical device for the U.S. market. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 11:40 am
Despite the popularity of the bumper sticker, our society really doesn't encourage us to 'question authority,' writes Chris Coursey. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 11:39 am
Three graduating high school seniors are among many breaking away from the college tradition and trying something new. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 11:33 am
The remains of an Air Force gunner who was lost during a mock nuclear attack on San Francisco in 1950 will be laid to rest on Friday. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 11:28 am
NEW YORK — Profits at big U.S. companies broke records last year, and so did pay for CEOs. The head of a typical public company made $9.6 million in 2011, according to an analysis by The Associated Press using data from Equilar, an executive pay research firm. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 10:14 am
Two Santa Rosa-based candidates in the 1st District supervisor race still have a fundraising lead over Sonoma Valley-based opponents, according to new papers Thursday. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 8:12 am
Rancho Adobe firefighters suspect a stack of windows stored against a sheet of plywood in the sun may be to blame for a fire that destroyed a truck and tractor in rural Petaluma on Thursday. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 8:57 am
'Dr. Beach' has named a Southern California beach made famous by a Marilyn Monroe movie the No. 1 spot in the United States for 2012. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 8:30 am
San Francisco's Planning Commission has approved an environmental plan to create a neighborhood of skyscrapers in the heart of the city. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 7:48 am
A house fire in Mendocino County kept firefighters out overnight but appeared to have destroyed the residence nonetheless, fire officials said. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 4:02 am
Healdsburg's Twilight Parade kicked off the Future Farmers Country Fair Thursday. 'It's hands-down the best day of the year,' said ex-mayor Mike McGuire. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 3:00 am
An 85-year-old man was struck and killed on his bicycle Thursday as he rounded a hairpin curve near Bodega Bay, the CHP said. It is the first fatal bicycle accident in Sonoma County this year. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 4:02 am
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. -- On a recent morning, Cynthia LaPier parked her cart in the cereal aisle of a supermarket. With a glance over her shoulder and a quick check of the ingredients, she plastered several boxes with hand-designed stickers from a roll in her purse. "Warning," they read. "May Contain GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)." read more. . .
May 25, 2012 4:01 am
San Francisco officials have earmarked $1.7 million to spruce up and repair Coit Tower, one of the city's most visible landmarks. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 4:01 am
Monday is Memorial Day, which means government agencies, schools, services and some businesses will be closed or have modified hours. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 3:00 am
Whether bubbling, rushing, showering, falling or just shimmering in serene stillness, the most relaxing and soothing of sights and sounds is water. read more. . .
May 25, 2012 3:00 am
Senior Adam Lundquist will miss today's Casa Grande High School graduation as he attempts to qualify for the North Coast Section hurdles finals. Then it is, hopefully, on to state. read more. . .