Press Democrat: Local

Local news from the Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Skeptical lawmakers say painful choices still ahead - (Found July 11, 2008 )

January 7, 2004 Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's State of the State speech Tuesday was long on showmanship and short on specifics, North Coast lawmakers said.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/local/news/07stateside_a1.html

State of the state highlights - (Found July 11, 2008 )

Called on legislators to help him urge voters to approve $15 billion in bonds, and spending limits.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/local/news/07staterail_a1.html

County educators waiting to see budget - (Found July 11, 2008 )

Tuesday's State of the State speech drew positive reviews, but Sonoma County school officials said they must review Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's budget plan before judging his designs for public education.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/local/news/07schoolreax.html

Walsh pleased with diocese audit - (Found July 11, 2008 )

Santa Rosa Bishop Daniel Walsh said Tuesday he was pleased with the results of a national audit that found most Catholic dioceses, including Santa Rosa, have complied with a national policy aimed at preventing sexual abuse of children.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/local/news/07audit.html

Petaluma celebrates flood control funding - (Found July 11, 2008 )

After more than $35 million in damage and a 22-year effort to secure funds and engineer a solution, the Petaluma River Flood Control Project is entering its final phase.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/local/news/07petaluma_b1.html

Board to hold evening sessions - (Found July 11, 2008 )

In a move to encourage more public participation, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will begin meeting at night on a trial basis.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/local/news/07supes.html

Kenwood winery expansion approved, with limits - (Found July 11, 2008 )

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved plans by a small Kenwood winery to expand, but placed tight controls on dinners, weddings and other special events at the facility.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/local/news/07winery.html

Court date set for accused SR teacher - (Found July 11, 2008 )

A Santa Rosa Middle School teacher is to appear in federal court Jan. 20 in San Francisco on charges of possessing child pornography.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/local/news/07mclean_b3.html

Around the Empire - (Found July 11, 2008 )

State forestry officials rejected an appeal Tuesday by a Stewarts Point rancher who sought approval to log a 44-acre tract of old-growth forest on his land in northwestern Sonoma County.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/local/news/07ate_b3.html