The Press Democrat

1. Body recovered near Sea Ranch

Abalone diver is the second fatality this season.


2. Tribe clears major hurdle in bid for RP casino

A Sonoma County Indian tribe on Wednesday cleared a key hurdle in building a Las Vegas-style casino-resort on the outskirts of Rohnert Park.


3. Windsor pans 101 sound walls

Windsor Town Council members on Wednesday reacted with dismay at their first glimpse of the sound walls planned along Highway 101 as part of the...


4. More chemo for SR Mayor Blanchard

Santa Rosa Mayor Bob Blanchard, diagnosed with cancer nearly two years ago, is about to begin a second round of chemotherapy.


5. 'Camel slapper' selling shoes on eBay

Christopher Lee Allen of Santa Rosa didn’t expect to become the subject of public attention — at least not like this.


6. Drug discount cards available

A free card offered for the first time by Sonoma County gives discounts to consumers for prescription drugs that aren't covered under their health...


7. 15-year-old RP girl survives near-fatal 0.57 alcohol level

A Rohnert Park teenager nearly died of an alcohol overdose at a weekend party after she filled an empty 20-ounce Gatorade bottle with vodka and drank...


8. SWAT team pursues suspects

Santa Rosa police, sheriff's deputies, CHP pursue armed pair west of the city


9. Marine may have further amputation

The family of critically wounded Marine Cpl. Steven Kiernan of Petaluma learned Wednesday he likely will undergo another amputation, this time of his...


10. Wine shopping spree

The owner of upscale markets Dean & Deluca and Oakville Grocery is displaying a hearty appetite for North Coast wine brands.