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‘This can’t ever happen again’: Clearlake group takes over Lake County animal shelter after ouster of Petaluma agency

North Bay Animal Services of Petaluma, which had managed Clearlake's animal shelter, ousted after accusations of poor management, neglect of animals and other failings. A nonprofit agency began overseeing the shelter Feb. 8.

This photo provided by Humane Society of Sonoma County shows dogs found in deplorable conditions at the Clearlake Animal Shelter operated by North Bay Animal Services of Petaluma. Workers with the Humane Society of Sonoma County removed 30 dogs from the shelter and provided medical care to the animals. (Humane Society of Sonoma County)

Pedestrians with an umbrella shield themselves from the rain in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

On Monday, first of three rainstorms brings Bay Area a ‘solid soaking,’ minor flooding

Live map: Where rain is falling during the Bay Area’s wet week

The outdoor tasting area and garden at Hoopes Vineyard in Yountville, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Winery’s long legal battle with Napa County gets new ally with track record of wins

A Mendocino County Sheriff's Office vehicle at the scene of the search for a suspect Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. (MENDOCINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE/ FACEBOOK)

Two arrested after man’s head grazed in Mendocino County shooting

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Parents with umbrellas meet their kids in front of Strawberry Elementary School Monday, Oct.13, 2025 in Santa Rosa during the first significant rain of the season. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Series of storms, potentially freezing temps on tap for North Bay

Signs are pointing to a cold and wet week in Sonoma and Napa counties, with the potential for three more storms following the weekend rains, according to the National Weather Service.

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Acorn Cafe owner Beryl Adler makes the thickest pancakes around using a very hot frying pan and whipped ricotta in the batter Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Healdsburg. Serving size in the photo may appear larger than the single giant Lemon Ricotta Pancake on the Healdsburg café menu. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Where to get the best pancakes in Sonoma County

From fluffy buttermilk to lemon ricotta, here are some of our favorite pancakes in Sonoma County to enjoy on Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Day), Feb. 17.

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Vincent Trocheck of the United States and Jonas Muller of Germany compete for the puck in the first period during the Men’s Preliminary Group C match between the United States and Germany at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Milan, Italy. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

US men’s hockey rolls past Germany, closes Winter Olympics group play unbeaten

With NHL stars back in the Winter Olympics for the first time in 12 years, organizers of the Milan-Cortina hockey tournament have seemingly done everything they can to make the players feel at home.

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Pennigton County voters head to the polls at Valley View Elementary School Gym on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Rapid City, S.D. (Madison Willis/Rapid City Journal via AP)

PD Editorial: Nationalizing elections would be a bureaucratic disaster

Beyond the constitutional issues, the logistics of nationalizing elections are mind-boggling.

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The Deslondes band members Sam Doores, left, Dan Cutler, Riley Downing, and Howe Pearson perform at Little Saint in Healdsburg on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

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The intimate venue has generated so much buzz in the broader music community that artists...

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Dr. Dione Deaker heads to the headlands at Fort Ross State Historic Park, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, on the Sonoma Coast. Deaker is Coastal Naturalist with the Marine Ecology Program with the Fort Ross Conservancy. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

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Santa Rosa sacrifices some transportation priorities to advance Highway 101 pedestrian bridge as costs soar

Multiple injuries reported after vehicle crashes into Oliver’s Market in Santa Rosa

Four minors arrested with loaded guns at Santa Rosa park, police say

Winery’s long legal battle with Napa County gets new ally with track record of wins

Two arrested after man’s head grazed in Mendocino County shooting

Series of storms, potentially freezing temps on tap for North Bay

Petaluma parolee arrested after attempted break-in, struggle with officer at Lucchesi Park

Category 2 climb over Mayacamas one of toughest along California course

Renovations at MLK Jr. Park in Santa Rosa approved amid funding uncertainty, turf dispute

Wrestling: 18 locals take top spots at division meets, more punch tickets to section championships

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