Tuesday marked the first day nonprofits could begin fireworks sales in Rohnert Park. This booth, supporting middle school sports, already had customers on their first day of sales. The fine for illegal fireworks rose this year to $1,000 for the first offense. Craig Melville
Illegal fireworks now carry $1,000 fine Looking for fireworks? Rohnert Park is one of the few cities in Sonoma County where they’re still legal. But violate the rules and you’ll be looking at a $1,000 fine or six months in jail - or both. More of this story
Cotati looking at 25 percent reduction from General Fund, may cut Recreation Department entirely Much has been written about Rohnert Park’s looming $5 million deficit on it’s 2009-2010 budget. But Cotati’s in bad shape, too. More of this story
Wine Country Homewreckers score early and often in win against Sac City The Wine Country Homewreckers of the Sonoma County Roller Derby league got off to a hot start and didn’t look back as they dominated the Sac City Rollers, 119-56, at Cal Skate Saturday night. More of this story
Despite cuts, ELI stays positive Already suffering from a 3 percent cut in financial support from the state since February, the Early Learning Institute, a Rohnert Park-based nonprofit organization committed to offering and promoting support and education for young children with special needs and their families, is gearing up for even more cuts to their program highlighted by a 7 percent decrease in state aid in September. More of this story
The choices are endless nowadays With all the variety among plants available at nurseries nowadays, the choices for your home can be overwhelming. There are several factors to consider here. More of this story