The Press Democrat

Letters to the Editor, Thursday March 5

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Step back in time at Ely Stage Stop and Country Museum in Lake County

Breathe in days of old as you stroll across 5 acres of Ely’s historic buildings, farm tool exhibits, a working blacksmith shop and picnic area that are all home to the Lake County Historical …

Lake County seeks $2 million in federal funding to upgrade sewage system after Clearlake spill

The aging series of sewer mains and pipelines that failed in early January sent 2.9 million gallons of raw sewage into a Clearlake neighborhood.

Tell us: Do you have a loved one serving in the U.S. military?

President Donald Trump and top administration leaders are signaling that the military offensive the U.S. and Israel launched against Iran could continue for weeks or longer.

Occidental: Come for the spring bloom

Gardening and ecology We are so blessed to live in this incredibly beautiful place surrounded by creative and innovative people. Two botanical treasures in Occidental are the Occidental Arts…

Senate rejects war powers measure to withdraw forces from Iran

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution Wednesday designed to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran, as the Trump administration accelerates its military campa…

Asking Eric: Cheating ex returns; asks for second chance

Dear Eric: I was married for several years to a woman who unbeknownst to me cheated. Frankly, we probably shouldn’t have been married in the first place. I divorced her.After a number of…

Daily Horoscope for March 5, 2026

Get your daily horoscope for March 5, 2026 from astrologer Georgia Nicols.

Last 2 names of 6 US soldiers who died in Kuwait attack identified by the Pentagon

Four soldiers were previously identified by the Pentagon on Tuesday.

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Experts advise consumers to evaluate the ingredients in products.

Arranca nuevo horario optimizado para el carril compartido de autopista 101 en el Norte de la Bahía

El nuevo horario modificado para los carriles HOV (una revisión por parte de Caltrans de su revisión anterior) llega después de una avalancha de críticas dirigidas a la agencia.

Healdsburg event raises over $30,000 for food, outreach programs

The proceeds will help renovate a community kitchen, which provided 6,000 free meals last year.

Schrager: America’s human capital is eroding

A large, diverse and highly skilled labor force made the U.S. an economic powerhouse.

Napa artist Arleene Correa Valencia finds creative spark in immigrant experiences

Napa’s Arleene Correa Valencia, who explores the themes of displacement and resilience in her mixed-media art, opens her first solo New York City exhibition this month.

‘You are going to kill us’: Hayward man charged with kidnapping an on-duty cop

All of a sudden, the suspect and the officer were hurdling down the roadway at 80 miles per hour, and the officer unholstered his pistol.

North Bay athletes of the week: Top performers in prep sports around region

Did you catch these standout performances?

Trump’s White House ballroom is too big, architect says, as 2nd panel prepares to vote on it

A federal commission meets Thursday to consider the 90,000-square-foot project and to vote on whether to approve it.

Soccer: Cardinal Newman girls win Northern California playoff opener

The Cardinals are moving on in the regional tournament after shutting out St. Ignatius.

After principal’s surprise removal, Browns Valley school community pushes back

Students, staff and families have voiced concerns over Napa Valley Unified School District’s decision to replace Meshach Osborne as principal of Browns Valley TK-8 at the end of the school ye…

San Rafael medical office building sold for $9 million

The longtime home of Kaiser Permanente’s Marin County psychiatry and addiction medicine practice is now owned by a San Jose real estate investor.

Basketball: Rancho Cotate, Sonoma Academy boys set for quarterfinal matchup in NorCals

The Cougars and Coyotes will meet for the second time this season.

Sneezing a lot more lately? Blame an increase in seasonal pollen in Sonoma, Napa counties

Experts blame the pollen increase on dry weather conditions. They warn of an upcoming windy period that may further spread pollen and cause sneezing.

Santa Rosa man sentenced 50 years to life in prison in plaza shooting

Steven Carter Strawn, 43, was sentenced under California’s three strikes law, which imposes harsher penalties against those with previous convictions on violent or felony charges.

Sonoma County sleep expert gives tips to prepare for Daylight Saving Time

While many embrace the springtime change that moves clocks forward by an hour, it can have immediate ripple effects on our sleep patterns and thus our safety, a local expert warns.

Sonoma lobbyist Darius Anderson accused of fraud in lawsuit by billionaire mentor Ron Burkle https://mrf.lu/mqfH

Ron Burkle accused Anderson of paying himself potentially more than $20 million from business accounts that Burkle contends should have been used to compensate his partners.

French Laundry chef Keller appears before Yountville council, urging delay on workforce housing project

The French Laundry owner’s appearance Tuesday was his first before the council on the issue, a hot-button topic in Wine Country.

Man claimed he was digging for gold while high in East Oakland when he found severed human legs, police say

Mystery deepens with Oakland’s second discovery of human remains in February.

Soccer: Sonoma Academy girls win NorCal opener

The Coyotes benefitted from a goal on either side of halftime, along with solid defensive play, to book their ticket to the next round.

Real estate investor buys Healdsburg’s luxury Hotel Trio

Hotel Trio opened in 2018 as a Marriott property before being sold last month for $38 million to investment firm AWH Partners.