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Safari West Welcomes Ozzy, a Baby Rhino Named in Honor of Ozzy Osbourne
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The birth coincided with the death of the heavy metal icon and Black Sabbath frontman. The park celebrates the event as a symbol of hope for species conservation.Safari West, the wildlife preserve located in Santa Rosa, joyfully announced the arrival of a new member of its animal family: a southern white rhinoceros calf, born…
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California Launches Campaign to Promote Gun Violence Restraining Orders
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Eighty percent of Californians don’t know they can seek legal help to keep someone with a gun from committing a violent act. The state is betting on a clear and accessible campaign to change that. California has some of the strictest gun safety laws in the United States—and one of the lowest firearm death…
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Aviso de audiencia pública para recibir comentarios sobre los cambios propuestos a las rutas de los autobuses de Golden Gate Transit, según lo identificado en el Plan de Servicio de Tránsito Coordinado Marin-Sonoma (MASCOTS)
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COORDINADO MARIN-SONOMA (MASCOTS) POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el Distrito del Puente Golden Gate, Carreteras y Transporte (Distrito) celebrará una Audiencia Pública para recibir comentarios del público, de la siguiente manera: Jueves, 21 de agosto de 2025, a las 9:00 a. m. Sala de Juntas, Edificio de Administración, Plaza de Peaje del Puente…
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ICE Arrests Person Outside Closed Store in Santa Rosa, Local Group Reports
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The arrest took place outside a closed store. Local organizations warn of an increase in immigration enforcement operations in Sonoma County. A person was arrested on the morning of Monday, July 28 by agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) outside a shopping center in Santa Rosa, according to the North Bay Rapid…
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Latino, African American, and Asian youth in the U.S. face greater barriers to mental health care
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Experts gathered at an American Community Media panel warned of the alarming inequality in access to mental health services among racialized communities in the U.S., amid a growing crisis that especially affects children and young people. Alarming increase: depression, anxiety, and loneliness “Mental health in children and young people is the crisis of our…
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Petaluma Valley Hospital Nurses Protest Contract Violations
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The workers accuse the hospital’s management, owned by Providence, of cutting shifts beyond what is allowed. The union has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board. Nurses at Petaluma Valley Hospital held a protest today in response to alleged contract violations by hospital management. The demonstration was organized by the National Union…
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Hospice Workers in Sonoma Call Two-Day Strike Over Partnership with Private Equity Firm
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More than 100 Providence workers will launch their first-ever strike this Wednesday, opposing the transfer of operations to Compassus. The union fears a decline in care quality and increased workloads. For the first time, more than one hundred palliative care workers in Sonoma County will walk off the job for a 48-hour strike this…
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California Stands Up to Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
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Amid mass raids, hate crimes, and legal threats, California remains one of the strongest bulwarks against Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. Through court battles and state legislation, the state leads an unprecedented institutional and social resistance. Raids, Repression, and Covert Operations Amid mass immigration raids, hate crimes, and legal threats, California remains one of the…
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Homelessness in Sonoma County Drops 23% Compared to Last Year
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Officials credit the decline to the removal of large encampments and expanded housing options across Santa Rosa and surrounding areas. Sonoma County has seen a notable 23% drop in its homeless population, according to newly released figures. The data comes from the county’s annual “point-in-time” survey conducted in January, where volunteers and officials fanned…
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Cryptocurrencies Are Back: Soaring Gains, Latent Risks, and a New Wave of Scams
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The crypto market is surging again in 2025, reviving hopes for financial inclusion while raising alarms about volatility and rising fraud. Experts urge immediate regulation and consumer education to protect the most vulnerable. The cryptocurrency boom is back. After a turbulent 2022 marked by historic crashes and financial scandals, the crypto market has regained…
