Potential power shutoff this week
This morning, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) began 48-hour advance notifications to customers about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in portions of 22 counties. Worsening dry conditions and expected high wind gusts pose an increased risk for damage and sparks on the electric system that have the potential to ignite fires in areas with dry vegetation.
SLIDESHOW: Sonoma County Pride Parade returns to Santa Rosa
The 31st annual Sonoma County Pride parade returned to Santa Rosa this year, after several years in West County. Under the banner of "Together We Rise," the parade began at Fremont Park and wound its way down 4th Streeet to Old Courthouse Square.
What’s happening in Windsor for the holidays?
The end of the year means plenty of cheer and the Town of Windsor has a host of events and activities for the holiday season.
PG&E conducting practice flyover inspections
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) announced this week that it would be conducting helicopter flyovers along distribution lines throughout the area through August. The flights are meant to help the company gather flight time information in an effort to make future Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) shorter.
Road closures, residential flooding hit Geyserville
Long in the list of cities impacted by last week’s atmospheric river was Geyserville. While Geyserville and north county as a whole didn’t receive the brunt of the storm — roadways were impacted and some residents experienced flooding.
Letters to the Editor, Sept. 4
Writes a former mayor, "This letter is not hyperbolic or overly dramatic. Our governmental system, our vital Checks and Balances, our Human Rights, our economic freedom and most important to me, our beloved, hard-earned Democracy, erodes in front of our eyes. We have to do more than observe, hope, pray and just believe it will get better. This time invites action. As a lifelong learner, a career secondary educator and a public servant, I write to appeal to you... "
