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The voice of Sonoma and Napa counties – and the North Bay.
Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/
Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/
Nobody paying attention for the past 24 months would be surprised to see Indiana – yes, Indiana – leading the way into this year's College Football Playoff.
No. 1 Indiana will face Oklahoma or Alabama in Rose Bowl after topping the CFP bracket
Nobody paying attention for the past 24 months would be surprised to see Indiana – yes, Indiana – leading the way into this year’s College Football Playoff.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Nobody paying attention for the past 24 months would be surprised to see Indiana – yes, Indiana – leading the way into this year's College Football Playoff.
Ukraine's freedom is still worth fighting for.
Stephens: Don’t sell out Ukraine for business deals with Putin
Ukraine’s freedom is still worth fighting for.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ukraine's freedom is still worth fighting for.
Diplomats envisioned a lasting peace.
DePetris: Trump’s Gaza peace plan is on life support
Diplomats envisioned a lasting peace. The reality on the ground is far less rosy.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Diplomats envisioned a lasting peace.
The old political playbook — confession, contrition, capitulation — is being rewritten.
Barabak: As scandals lose their bite, politicians surive
The old political playbook — confession, contrition, capitulation — is being rewritten.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The old political playbook — confession, contrition, capitulation — is being rewritten.
California Forever is an audacious effort to transform urban economics.
Elmendorf and Glaeser: A bold experiment in urban development
California Forever is an audacious effort to transform urban economics.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
California Forever is an audacious effort to transform urban economics.
With plenty of downtown parking, Santa Rosa should be focused on housing.
PD Editorial: Ruling on garage opens a door for Santa Rosa’s future
With plenty of downtown parking, Santa Rosa should be focused on housing.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
With plenty of downtown parking, Santa Rosa should be focused on housing.
It's important to remember who and where we are in our own lives.
Close to Home: If you look, it really is a wonderful life
It’s important to remember who and where we are in our own lives.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It's important to remember who and where we are in our own lives.
Get your daily horoscope for DecemberS 7, 2025 from astrologer Georgia Nicols.
Daily Horoscope for DecemberS
7, 2025
Get your daily horoscope for DecemberS 7, 2025 from astrologer Georgia Nicols.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Get your daily horoscope for DecemberS 7, 2025 from astrologer Georgia Nicols.
California officials are warning foragers after an outbreak of poisoning linked to wild mushrooms that has killed one adult and caused severe liver damage in several patients, including children.
California officials warn against foraging wild mushrooms after deadly poisoning outbreak
California officials are warning foragers after an outbreak of poisoning linked to wild mushrooms that has killed one adult and caused severe liver damage in several patients, including children.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
California officials are warning foragers after an outbreak of poisoning linked to wild mushrooms that has killed one adult and caused severe liver damage in several patients, including children.
The new free-admission policy was one of several changes announced by the Park Service late last month.
National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump’s birthday
The new free-admission policy was one of several changes announced by the Park Service late last month.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The new free-admission policy was one of several changes announced by the Park Service late last month.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force ‘as he sees fit’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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December 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
A case being argued Monday calls for a unanimous 90-year-old decision limiting executive authority to be overturned.
The Supreme Court weighs another step in favor of broad presidential power sought by Trump
A case being argued Monday calls for a unanimous 90-year-old decision limiting executive authority to be overturned.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A case being argued Monday calls for a unanimous 90-year-old decision limiting executive authority to be overturned.
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday was hosting the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees in the Oval Office for what the White House described as a medal presen...
Trump will award medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in an Oval Office ceremony
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday was hosting the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees in the Oval Office for what the White House described as a medal presen…
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December 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday was hosting the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees in the Oval Office for what the White House described as a medal presen...
By THOMAS BEAUMONT and ISABELLA VOLMERT Spencer Deery's son was getting ready for school when someone tried to provoke police into swarming his home by reporting a fake emergency.
Threats pile up as Indiana Republicans confront pressure from Trump on redistricting
By THOMAS BEAUMONT and ISABELLA VOLMERT Spencer Deery’s son was getting ready for school when someone tried to provoke police into swarming his home by reporting a fake emergency. Linda Roger…
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December 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
By THOMAS BEAUMONT and ISABELLA VOLMERT Spencer Deery's son was getting ready for school when someone tried to provoke police into swarming his home by reporting a fake emergency.
A group of tenants says they're owed an explanation and better options as the affordable housing developer pushes them out after failing to comply with a federal provision to house farmworker...
Group of holdout residents at Sebastopol’s Woodmark Apartments presses landlord for answers and a place to stay
A group of tenants says they’re owed an explanation and better options as the affordable housing developer pushes them out after failing to comply with a federal provision to house farmworker…
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December 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A group of tenants says they're owed an explanation and better options as the affordable housing developer pushes them out after failing to comply with a federal provision to house farmworker...
Wolves are our long-time allies, and one of our fiercest friends.
O’Rourke: Reimagining our relationship with wolves
Wolves are our long-time allies, and one of our fiercest friends.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Wolves are our long-time allies, and one of our fiercest friends.
Press Democrat readers comment on military justice, and more.
Letters to the Editor, Saturday Dec. 6
Press Democrat readers comment on military justice, and more.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Press Democrat readers comment on military justice, and more.
"Our kids have been just amazing," one school official said.
Roseland Collegiate Prep wins section title in boys soccer as school closure looms
“Our kids have been just amazing,” one school official said. “They tend to bring strength out of hardship.”
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December 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"Our kids have been just amazing," one school official said.
Get your daily horoscope for DecemberS 6, 2025 from astrologer Georgia Nicols.
Daily Horoscope for DecemberS
6, 2025
Get your daily horoscope for DecemberS 6, 2025 from astrologer Georgia Nicols.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Get your daily horoscope for DecemberS 6, 2025 from astrologer Georgia Nicols.
The A's, who are scheduled to move to Las Vegas before the 2028 season, met their year-end goals of beginning the concrete phase, having cranes in place and putting in the first buttress and concre...
A’s Las Vegas stadium on track for 2028 opening, officials say
The A’s, who are scheduled to move to Las Vegas before the 2028 season, met their year-end goals of beginning the concrete phase, having cranes in place and putting in the first buttress and concre…
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December 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM
The A's, who are scheduled to move to Las Vegas before the 2028 season, met their year-end goals of beginning the concrete phase, having cranes in place and putting in the first buttress and concre...
The West Virginia National Guard member who survived last week's shooting in Washington is slowly healing, West Virginia's governor said Friday.
West Virginia National Guard member who survived DC shooting is slowly healing, governor says
The West Virginia National Guard member who survived last week’s shooting in Washington is slowly healing, West Virginia’s governor said Friday.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The West Virginia National Guard member who survived last week's shooting in Washington is slowly healing, West Virginia's governor said Friday.
Eastbound Highway 37 lanes were blocked for more than three hours Friday afternoon due to an overturned semitrailer, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP: Highway 37 near Lakeville Highway to reopen by 5 p.m.
Eastbound Highway 37 lanes were blocked for more than three hours Friday afternoon due to an overturned semitrailer, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Eastbound Highway 37 lanes were blocked for more than three hours Friday afternoon due to an overturned semitrailer, according to the California Highway Patrol.
People gathered for the annual Windsor Holiday Celebration in Windsor on Thursday night were treated to the celebration of a traditional posada, a recent addition to the event.
Posada brings to life a deep-rooted Hispanic tradition at Windsor Holiday Celebration
People gathered for the annual Windsor Holiday Celebration in Windsor on Thursday night were treated to the celebration of a traditional posada, a recent addition to the event.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
People gathered for the annual Windsor Holiday Celebration in Windsor on Thursday night were treated to the celebration of a traditional posada, a recent addition to the event.
Plus: Results from soccer pitches around the North Bay.
Roundup: Casa and Sonoma Valley boys, Windsor and Newman girls among hoops winners
Plus: Results from soccer pitches around the North Bay.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Plus: Results from soccer pitches around the North Bay.
The Vikings moved to 4-0 on the early going with a 50-35 win over Woodside in the opening round of their annual tournament.
Basketball: Young Montgomery team begins Peterich tournament with win over Woodside
The Vikings moved to 4-0 on the early going with a 50-35 win over Woodside in the opening round of their annual tournament.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The Vikings moved to 4-0 on the early going with a 50-35 win over Woodside in the opening round of their annual tournament.