Spill From Overturned Oil Tanker Closes Hwy 1 in Sonoma County
An oil tanker overturned on state Highway 1 this morning, spilling 5,600 gallons of oil onto the roadway and into a dry creek bed north of Jenner in Sonoma County, California Highway Patrol officials...
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#PatchCalifornia: Chapman U settles in race discrimination case • Peccary triplets too cute for words • Pro dog walker left 8 dogs in a hot car and more top California stories.
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View ArticlePoll: Should the U.S. Have Paid Maternity Leave?
By Brian Slupski President Obama said the U.S. should offer paid maternity leave to new mothers. "Work gives us a sense of place and dignity as well as income and it is critically important," Obama...
View ArticleBill that Could Remove Guns from 'People in Crisis' Passes First Hurdle in...
Assemblymember Das Williams said, “This is common sense policy. Mentally unstable individuals should not have access to deadly weapons.”
View ArticleSupreme Court: No Cell Phone Searches Without a Warrant
The Supreme Court struck down warrantless searches of cell phones by a 9-0 vote.
View ArticleDeputies Make Illegal Weapons Arrest Near Geyserville
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies arrested a Richmond man Tuesday night for possession of illegal weapons after receiving complaints about semi-automatic gunfire in a rural area east of Geyserville. The...
View ArticleFBI, IRS Shut Down 'RedBook' Escort Sites; Mtn. View Man, Rocklin Woman...
U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag said information formerly publicly posted on the site indicated it hosted advertisements for prostitutes, including explicit photos, hourly and nightly rates, acronyms to...
View ArticleShould States Allow Vaccine Exemptions for Religious Reasons?
A judge ruled against three families who sued after their unvaccinated children were kept from attending school.
View ArticlePoll Results: Country Split on Obama's Iraq Policy
Our poll on how President Obama is handling the situation in Iraq garnered a passionate response from readers. What was the final poll result? Find out!
View ArticleHow Social Media Is Changing Home Shopping in California
More than 75 percent of homebuyers used social media in their quest for a nest, up from 52 percent in 2011, according to a new survey.
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View ArticleCute Baby Jaguars • City May Criminalize Bullying • Councilman Faces Meth...
#PatchCalifornia: Albertson's settles hazardous waste suit • Knott's Berry Farm fire • Our drinking buddy is on the roof, officer, and more headlines from around the state.
View ArticleGraduation Ceremony Interrupted By Amazing Surprise
The graduation ceremony slideshow included a message asking the woman to marry him.
View ArticleHome Brewing Workshop at Healdsburg SHED
Sunday, June 29, 2014, 10:00 AM Healdsburg SHED, 25 North St., Healdsburg, CA 95448 See map Learn the theory and science behind brewing your own beer from the people from the Beverage People....
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View ArticleInitiative to Reduce Some Crimes from Felonies to Misdemeanors Headed to Ballot
The measure would change how the law looks at certain drug offenses, petty theft, receiving stolen property, and forging or writing bad checks when the value or amount involved is $950 or less.
View ArticlePolice Warn of Online Sex Predators After Massive Sting Operation Results in...
Investigation focused on child porn traders, sex offenders and sex tourists, among others.
View ArticleFind Open Houses Around Town This Weekend
Every week, Patch and Zillow team to bring you open houses in the area.
View ArticleHealdsburg PD Issues Reminder to Lock Your Cars!
From the Healdsburg Police Department: There have been a rash of thefts from vehicles and one stolen auto in the city because keys were left inside. The department reminds all residents to lock cars...
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