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Silence Among Seniors: Sonoma County Tackles a Loneliness Crisis
health1 month ago

Silence Among Seniors: Sonoma County Tackles a Loneliness Crisis

In Sonoma County, loneliness among adults 60+ is a growing health crisis, linked to poor health behaviors, increased depression, sleep problems, higher fall risk, and even suicide—rates of older-adult suicide rising 50% since 2020. The piece highlights programs like PEARLS, senior centers, Meals on Wheels, and adult-day services as vital connections, while underscoring the need for funding and community involvement to help isolated seniors access resources before crises develop.

via The Press Democrat|
#aging#health#loneliness
Alaska expands wine-country reach with Sonoma routes, returns to Long Beach
news2 months ago

Alaska expands wine-country reach with Sonoma routes, returns to Long Beach

Alaska Airlines will launch three seasonal winter routes from Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County (STS) to Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Boise starting Nov. 1, 2026 (through April 2027), with Embraer 175 jets and up to daily service on PHX and SLC and up to daily service to BOI. The move comes as Southwest launches service to Santa Rosa in a budding wine-country turf war, and Alaska will also return to Long Beach with nonstop SEA–LGB service starting Sept. 8, 2026, operated by a 737 and connecting to Hawaiian Airlines, marking its first LGB service since 2015, as part of a broader West Coast expansion.

via The Points Guy|
#alaska-airlines#long-beach#news
Shoreline clue unravels 1999 disappearance of Sonoma banker
investigations3 months ago

Shoreline clue unravels 1999 disappearance of Sonoma banker

Partial remains found on Salmon Creek Beach in 2022 have been identified as Walter Kinney, a Santa Rosa banker who disappeared in 1999, after investigators used genetic genealogy and GEDmatch to link the bones to Kinney and to earlier remains washed ashore in 1999; the case is notable for resolving a missing-person mystery twice with breakthrough help from the DNA Doe Project.

via NBC News|
#dna-doe-project#forensic-identification#genetic-genealogy
California Animal Rights Activist Convicted in Chicken Rescue Case
world8 months ago

California Animal Rights Activist Convicted in Chicken Rescue Case

Zoe Rosenberg, an animal rights activist and UC Berkeley student, was convicted of conspiracy, trespass, and tampering after releasing chickens from a poultry farm, an act she described as a rescue but which industry officials labeled as theft. The case highlights tensions between activist groups like DxE and the poultry industry, with Rosenberg planning the operation using disguises and tracking devices. She plans to appeal, and her case underscores ongoing debates over activism tactics and legal boundaries in animal rights protests.

via Los Angeles Times|
#activist-conviction#animal-rights#chicken-rescue
Record Rainfall and Flooding Hit San Francisco Bay Area
weather1 year ago

Record Rainfall and Flooding Hit San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco and the Bay Area are experiencing severe flooding due to a powerful atmospheric river, marking the second such storm this week. Flash flood warnings have been issued across the region, with significant rainfall causing road closures, flight delays, and trapping residents in flooded areas. Sonoma County has been particularly hard hit, with record-breaking rainfall leading to swollen waterways and potential 500-year flood events. Experts attribute the intensity of the storm to climate change, which is increasing atmospheric moisture levels.

via KQED|
#atmospheric-river#climate-change#flooding
Severe Weather Shuts Down Schools and Traps Residents in Northern California
weather1 year ago

Severe Weather Shuts Down Schools and Traps Residents in Northern California

Severe storms and flooding in Sonoma County have led to multiple school closures, power outages affecting hundreds, and significant road closures, particularly in Healdsburg. Floodwaters trapped about 150 people at Sutter Medical Center in Santa Rosa, though most were evacuated safely. A fallen oak tree damaged a home in Santa Rosa, and numerous roads across the county are closed due to flooding, while Napa County remains less affected.

via The Santa Rosa Press Democrat|
#flooding#power-outages#road-closures
Sonoma County Reinstates Mask Mandate for Healthcare Workers Amid Illness Surge
health1 year ago

Sonoma County Reinstates Mask Mandate for Healthcare Workers Amid Illness Surge

Sonoma County has mandated that all health care personnel working with patients must wear masks from November 18, 2024, to April 30, 2025, to combat the spread of influenza, COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses. The order, issued by interim health officer Dr. Karen Smith, applies to all employees in patient care areas, regardless of vaccination status, and includes businesses with health care facilities. Dr. Smith also recommends updated vaccinations and mask-wearing indoors during high-risk periods to prevent overwhelming health systems.

via The Santa Rosa Press Democrat|
#covid-19#health#health-care
"New COVID Subvariants FLiRT and KP.2 Spark Concerns and Uptick"
health2 years ago

"New COVID Subvariants FLiRT and KP.2 Spark Concerns and Uptick"

Health officials in Sonoma and Napa counties are monitoring new COVID-19 subvariants, referred to as FLiRT, through wastewater. These subvariants, which include strains like JN.1 and KP, are more transmissible but do not cause more severe disease. Current levels are low, and officials recommend following standard health guidelines such as vaccination, hand washing, and masking to protect against the virus.

via The Santa Rosa Press Democrat|
#covid-19#health#napa-county
"Gunman Injures 4 Deputies, Kills 1 in Santa Rosa Shootout"
law-enforcement2 years ago

"Gunman Injures 4 Deputies, Kills 1 in Santa Rosa Shootout"

One suspect was killed in a car crash and four Sonoma County sheriff's deputies were injured during a pursuit near Santa Rosa, after responding to a report of a person brandishing a rifle. The suspect fired shots at the deputies, leading to a chase and multiple crime scenes. Deputies returned fire, resulting in the suspect crashing the car and being pronounced dead at the scene. One deputy suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, two injured their hands, and one deputy has a critical but stable head injury. The Santa Rosa Police Department will take over the investigation.

via KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco|
#deputies-injured#law-enforcement#santa-rosa