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The CalFire Lake/Napa Unit says the Picket Fire is 5% contained as it continues to burn over 2,100 acres near Calistoga. A priority on Friday has been the dozer work on the right flank, an area that’s
News 8/22/2025
Mendocino County is getting a major boost with nearly $35 million headed its way for long-overdue road and bridge upgrades. The funding includes $13.9 million to resurface U.S. 101 through Hopland, add new guardrails, signage, and ADA
Alert for active shooter at Villanova University later revealed to be a hoax
The active shooter situation that saw dozens of law enforcement officials responding to an alert from Villanova University was later deemed a hoax, according to officials. Police responded after Villanova University issued a warning for an active
Appeals court throws out $500M civil fraud judgment against Trump
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Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward facing domestic violence civil lawsuit
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Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders to join Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel in Browns’ preseason finale
The Cleveland Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders was cleared to play in Saturday’s preseason finale against the Rams Sanders missed the Browns’ second preseason game after suffering an oblique injury. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters
Millie Bobby Brown and husband Jake Bongiovi welcome baby girl via adoption
Millie Bobby Brown and her husband Jake Bongiovi announced on social media they have welcomed their first baby together via adoption. Brown 21, and Bongiovi, 23, wrote in a joint Instagram post on Thursday: “This summer we
Buckcherry announce Fall 2025 headlining tour with Michael Monroe
Buckcherry have announced a fall headline tour with support from Hanoi Rocks vocalist Michael Monroe on select dates. The tour begins September 20th with a date at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, California (without Monroe).
Sabrina Carpenter, Busta Rhymes, Alex Warren among performers for 2025 MTV VMAs
MTV has announced a first round of performers and honorees for the MTV Music Video Awards. Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin ft. DJ Snake, Ricky Martin, Sabrina Carpenter and Sombr will take the stage at the
Nearly $35 million headed to Mendocino County roads and bridges
The largest investment locally is $13.9 million for U.S. 101 through Hopland, where Caltrans will overhaul roadway surfaces, replace guardrails, upgrade signage and bring pedestrian access. The post Nearly $35 million headed to Mendocino County roads and