Louise Hallberg, the Butterfly Lady, has died at 100
Louise Hallberg, an internationally known expert on butterflies who turned her family home near Graton into a sanctuary for the colorful, fluttering creatures, has died.
Settlement announced between PG&E, county, cities
In a statement on June 18, the County of Sonoma, together with eight other counties and cities, including Santa Rosa, announced that they and PG&E have accepted a mediator’s proposal of $415 million to resolve the collective cities’ and counties’ wildfire claims. The mediator’s proposal is exclusive of and does not affect the claims of any residents, individuals or businesses. The collective amount of $415 million will be allocated among each of the nine public entities in an allocation process yet to take place.
Huffman sponsors mask contest
As coronavirus cases continue to rise across the nation, we all have the power to do more to keep ourselves and other people safe. This means following public health recommendations, wearing a face mask in public spaces, observing six-feet social distancing, and frequently washing our hands for 20 seconds with soap and water.
Local fire district plans another Dry Creek Valley prescribed burn for Dec. 3
The Northern Sonoma County Fire District plans to conduct a prescribed burn on Dec. 3 starting at 9:30 a.m. in the footprint of the 1972 Bradford Mountain Fire on a 12-acre private property.
Junior high awarded grant to build electric car
Eighth grade robotics class to begin project in January
