Tensions rise over Santa Rosa Diocese’s plan to seek bankruptcy protection in face of more than 130 abuse claims

Santa Rosa Diocese faces mounting pressure as it considers filing for bankruptcy amidst 130 abuse claims Over the past three years, 130 survivors of clergy abuse have come forward to file lawsuits against the Santa Rosa Roman Catholic Diocese for childhood sex abuse, taking advantage of a special three-year window in California. However, the diocese … Read more

More than 160,000 protesters turned out for Bay Area ‘No Kings’ protests

Over 160,000 demonstrators gathered for Bay Area ‘No Kings’ protests As part of a nationwide “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump’s authoritarian tendencies, approximately 220,000 protestors gathered across Bay Area cities, joining nearly 7 million protestors nationwide in 2,700 cities. Issues ranged from Proposition 50 to immigration policies. The protests, the largest since Trump’s … Read more

Sonoma State University staff, students asked to not use water due to ‘quality issue’

Water Usage Alert Issued for Sonoma State University Staff and Students Due to Quality Concerns Sonoma State University advised students and staff not to use campus water due to a quality issue, with excessive chlorine levels making it unsafe for drinking or cooking. Hand sanitizer should be used instead of handwashing, and only flushing toilets … Read more