Sen. Mike McGuire Named New Senate Majority Leader

January 20, 2022 11:34 am

On Wednesday, Senate President Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) named Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) the new Senate Majority Leader, replacing Senator Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) whose Senate term is up at the end of the year. McGuire first held elected office...

State Reduces Water Usage By 1.8% in July, Far Lower Than the 15% Reduction Target

September 22, 2021 2:29 amSeptember 21, 2021 6:29 pm

According to new findings by the State Water Resources Control Board and the Department of Water Resources on Tuesday, Californians only reduced water usage statewide by an accumulative 1.8% in July, despite Governor Newsom’s urging that month to hit the...

Sonoma County, Other Cities Sue PG&E Over Kincade Fire Damage Last Year

November 17, 2020 2:26 pm

On Tuesday, Sonoma County and a mix of other local entities and cities sued the Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) utility company over damages caused by the 2019 Kincade Fire in Sonoma County. According to a joint news release on...

Healdsburg Mayor Resigns Amid Charges of ‘Silencing’ Minorities, Denying Racial Issues

June 18, 2020 2:05 amJune 17, 2020 9:10 pm

On Tuesday, Healdsburg Mayor Leah Gold resigned over refusing to discuss police reform within the city and “denying” that racial issues between minorities and the police occurred within the city. Comments by Mayor Gold turn into a call for resignation...