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By way of a unanimous vote that defied its staff’s recommendation at its regular meeting Tuesday, the board assumed ...

Police Chief Kelly Gordon assures the public that data is not being used for immigration enforcement purposes.

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The Beats Powerbeats Fit are vibrant and comfortable earbuds that sound great and stay in place during strenuous workouts.

Sonoma’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission reviewed latest design plans for the Olsen Park improvement project at ...

A review study shows that Yellowstone National Park's reintroduction of wolves was more complicated and predator conservation ...

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Officials have recommended mountain lions be listed as threatened in parts of the state. Here's what happens next.