Torres enters plea, preliminary hearing set
Moses Torres, 18, who is accused of murdering his brother, Ivan Torres, entered a plea of not guilty at his arraignment on April 10, according to Sonoma County Superior Court and the District Attorney's office.
Service dogs helping vets find their lives again
Pilot program for PTSD dogs from Canine Companions for Independence expanding
Our extremes are normal
Sonoma County may be a land of bounty and beauty, wine and luxury, but it is also a place of wild extremes. Most of the time we shield ourselves from these extremes with our modern appliances, Golden State infrastructure and accumulated wealth. But lately, our extremes have become so extreme that we not only can’t ignore them, but we are now struggling to endure them.
Supporting survivors of sexual violence
April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month and in Sonoma County the topic was front page news for all the wrong reasons. Various local government agencies adopted resolutions affirming their support for survivors and increased awareness. But the positive proclamations were blunted by breaking news where the current town of Windsor mayor and a recent Sebastopol mayor were accused of multiple sexual assaults. One was arrested and booked into jail and the other incident has torn the town of Windsor into bitter and upsetting divides. Hundreds of past sexual assault victims have had to relive their horrors and pains through days other communities might have been celebrating positive educational and awareness programs and events.
