Partial Remains of Missing California Banker Found Twice, 23 Years Apart
Walter Karl Kinney's leg first washed up in 1999, then his bone was discovered in 2022 along the Sonoma County coastline.
ClearSign Technologies Sees Surge in Short Interest
Sonoma Academy's Josie Hill sets national mark in 800
Business
North Bay Business Journal names Forty Under 40 winners for 2026
The annual list highlights young innovators and leaders in the region

Locals Profit from Pliny the Younger Hype
Enterprising beer fans cash in on collectibles from popular Russian River Brewing release
Providence in Talks to Sell Napa's Queen of the Valley Medical Center to NorthBay Health
The potential sale comes as hospitals nationwide face financial pressures from Medicaid reimbursement cuts and other business trends.
Health
Thousands of Kaiser Therapists Strike Over AI, Contract Negotiations
Mental health professionals demand protections from layoffs as Kaiser embraces AI tools

Hundreds of Kaiser Health Care Workers Strike in Santa Rosa
Workers protest inadequate mental health services and Kaiser's use of AI to replace clinicians
Kaiser Mental Health Workers Plan One-Day Strike in Bay Area, Central Valley
Therapists, social workers and psychologists accuse Kaiser of using AI to replace staff and diminish patient care standards.
Sports
Baseball: Ukiah, Montgomery, Healdsburg Grab Victories
Plus: More scores from fields around the region.

Bay Area Track and Field Athletes Shine at Invitational Meets
Local runners, jumpers, and throwers post fast times and set meet records across the region.
North Bay, Vine Valley Leagues Announce Boys Soccer All-League Honors
Coaches select top players from the past season across multiple divisions
Lifestyle
Yorkshire Plumbing & Drain Services Helps Santa Rosa Homeowners Address Drain Problems
The company uses advanced equipment and local expertise to clear clogs and identify deeper plumbing issues.

Yorkshire Plumbing & Drain Services Helps Santa Rosa Homeowners Address Drain Problems
The company uses advanced equipment and expertise to clear clogs and identify underlying plumbing issues.
Santa Rosa High's ArtQuest Program Faces Potential Cuts
District considers reducing class time for acclaimed fine arts specialty
Crime
Santa Rosa Police Shoot Man During Journalist Ride-Along
Officer fired after confrontation with uncooperative individual, leaving man critically wounded

Santa Rosa Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2024 Shopping Center Shooting
Sonoma County prosecutors say the 43-year-old has been a "menace" to the community.
Pickup Truck Flees After Hitting Pedestrian in Guerneville
Investigators search for 2016-2022 Toyota Tacoma with side mirror turn signals