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Jun 13, 2023 · Readers come first. That’s a core belief that guides our team here at The Press Democrat. It’s a companywide commitment that our content ― both in the stories we pursue and the way we ...

Oct 17, 2018 · Welcome to The Press Democrat's new homepage. With our new, modernized design, we'll be able to better and faster showcase more of our stories, photos and videos our staff produces.

6 days ago · For the latest on weather, go here. After a barrage of heavy downpours, rivers across Sonoma and Napa counties have swollen beyond forecasts, flooding roads, homes and businesses, with more rain ...

May 19, 2014 · Kathryn O'Brien Lawrence Kathryn O'Brien Lawrence, a former owner of two Petaluma restaurants, didn't take the doctors' advice to place her first husband in a care facility after he lost his sight ...

May 9, 2024 · A reimagined Press Democrat, with more journalism for you ... all day long. Starting today, we’re harnessing the power of our PD journalists to increase local and regional coverage, up our email ...

Dec 19, 2021 · The new Sonoma County Board of Supervisors district map, adopted Dec. 14, 2021 and set to go into effect Jan. 13, 2022. The shown area illustrates most major changes made in and around Santa Rosa ...

Jan 18, 2025 · Committee on Santa Rosa school closures may have violated Brown Act rules on transparency. Friday night’s public Santa Rosa school closure advisory meeting raised questions about the Brown Act ...

Dec 15, 2024 · The North Bay is recovering Sunday after several days of storms dropped as much as 7.5 inches of rain, downed numerous trees and cut power to thousands of residents across the region.

Jul 20, 2024 · Press Democrat honored as best newspaper of its size in California journalism contest. Other top honors included public service journalism, breaking news, business and agriculture reporting ...