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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 2m

Get your daily horoscope for October 9, 2025 from astrologer Georgia Nicols.

Daily Horoscope for October 9, 2025

Get your daily horoscope for October 9, 2025 from astrologer Georgia Nicols.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 32m

People think of the California FAIR plan as a safeguard against wildfire risk.

Ansfield: FAIR plan was created to solve a different problem

People think of the California FAIR plan as a safeguard against wildfire risk.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 1h

Press Democrat readers comment on RFK Jr's autism claims, and more.

Letters to the Editor, Thursday Oct. 9

Press Democrat readers comment on RFK Jr’s autism claims, and more.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 1h

Russia isn't mounting a "hybrid" war or a "gray zone" war.

Will: What if Ukraine is just a start?

Russia isn’t mounting a “hybrid” war or a “gray zone” war. This is war.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 2h

Friends and colleagues are remembering Mark Calcagni as the "heartbeat" of San Francisco's Condor Club after the longtime manager was found fatally shot in Santa Rosa.

‘The heartbeat of the Condor Club’: North Beach mourns general manager killed in Santa Rosa shooting

Friends and colleagues are remembering Mark Calcagni as the “heartbeat” of San Francisco’s Condor Club after the longtime manager was found fatally shot in Santa Rosa.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 2h

The law seeks to define ultraprocessed foods, the often super-tasty products typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats.

New California law aims to improve school nutrition by phasing out some ultraprocessed foods

The law seeks to define ultraprocessed foods, the often super-tasty products typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 3h

Plus: More results from around the North Bay, including golf, cross country and volleyball.

Maria Carrillo blanks Piner in flag football

Plus: More results from around the North Bay, including golf, cross country and volleyball.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 3h

Earlier this week, a coalition of groups pushing back against transgender participation in women's sports announced that they'd be holding a rally outside of the Bear Cubs' home gym.

Supporters of SRJC volleyball player turn out in droves at rally by anti-trans groups

Earlier this week, a coalition of groups pushing back against transgender participation in women’s sports announced that they’d be holding a rally outside of the Bear Cubs’ home gym.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 4h

AL East champion Toronto took the best-of-five Division Series 3-1 and will host Game 1 in the best-of-seven ALCS on Sunday.

Blue Jays eliminate Yankees; Phillies, Cubs, Tigers keep seasons alive

AL East champion Toronto took the best-of-five Division Series 3-1 and will host Game 1 in the best-of-seven ALCS on Sunday.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 4h

Police arrested a 27-year-old Santa Rosa man Tuesday after he allegedly stabbed an acquaintance at an apartment complex and was caught downtown by a K-9.

Santa Rosa man arrested after stabbing at apartment complex, police say

Police arrested a 27-year-old Santa Rosa man Tuesday after he allegedly stabbed an acquaintance at an apartment complex and was caught downtown by a K-9.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 5h

The move narrows the field among Democrats currently vying for the 2nd District seat held since 2015 by Mike McGuire.

Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore drops out of state Senate race

The move narrows the field among Democrats currently vying for the 2nd District seat held since 2015 by Mike McGuire.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 5h

The Aces are one victory away from winning their third title in four seasons.

Wilson hits last-second jumper to lift Aces over Mercury for 3-0 lead in WNBA Finals

The Aces are one victory away from winning their third title in four seasons.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 6h

Napa Day Against Hate is back for its second annual edition with a diverse lineup of speakers and music performances.

‘Everyone is welcome here’: Napa rally returns with message of unity

Napa Day Against Hate is back for its second annual edition with a diverse lineup of speakers and music performances.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 6h

Sonoma County officials are considering a new aircraft fuel storage facility that would more than double storage capacity at the growing airport.

Sonoma County airport explores expanding fuel storage with new tank site

Sonoma County officials are considering a new aircraft fuel storage facility that would more than double storage capacity at the growing airport.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 7h

A segment of Porter's recent interview with Julie Watts, a reporter for the CBS Sacramento affiliate, has now gone viral.

Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter nearly exits tense interview in her run for California governor

A segment of Porter’s recent interview with Julie Watts, a reporter for the CBS Sacramento affiliate, has now gone viral.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 7h

Hamas plans to release all 20 living hostages this weekend, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the ‘first phase’ of his peace plan

Hamas plans to release all 20 living hostages this weekend, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 8h

The Aug. 29 assault sparked a monthlong investigation that led to two arrests and charges against a third suspect, according to police.

2 arrested after teen beaten at Santa Rosa Plaza for refusing to give up shoes, police say

The Aug. 29 assault sparked a monthlong investigation that led to two arrests and charges against a third suspect, according to police.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 8h

Don't miss these key matchups happening around the region.

Prep football: Sonoma, Napa games to watch in Week 7

Don’t miss these key matchups happening around the region.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 11h

Did you catch these standout performances on local fields, courts and courses?

North Bay athletes of the week: Top performers in football, volleyball, golf and more

Did you catch these standout performances on local fields, courts and courses?

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 11h

This will mark the first time since 2014-15 that the Sharks will have no designated captain for the entire season.

Sharks to rotate 5 alternates instead of naming captain

This will mark the first time since 2014-15 that the Sharks will have no designated captain for the entire season.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 12h

Which players stood out on the gridiron?

Prep football: Sonoma, Napa stat stars from Week 6

Which players stood out on the gridiron?

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 12h

By JANIE HAR SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The government shutdown has grounded the Blue Angels from its crowd-pleasing, stunt-filled airshow at San Francisco's Fleet Week.

San Francisco’s Fleet Week goes on despite federal shutdown, with help from Canada and Colombia

By JANIE HAR SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The government shutdown has grounded the Blue Angels from its crowd-pleasing, stunt-filled airshow at San Francisco’s Fleet Week. But Royal Canadian pi…

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 13h

A San Francisco native, Tony Anello and his wife opened the Spud Point Crab Co. to bring a slice of Fisherman's Wharf to the Sonoma Coast.

Tony Anello, firefighter and fisherman who co-founded iconic Bodega Bay restaurant, dies at 77

A San Francisco native, Tony Anello and his wife opened the Spud Point Crab Co. to bring a slice of Fisherman’s Wharf to the Sonoma Coast.

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 14h

Stock up on native plants for fall gardening and more at these upcoming events in Sonoma County

Shop for native plants for fall gardening and more at these upcoming events

Stock up on native plants for fall gardening and more at these upcoming events in Sonoma County

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The Press Democrat @pressdemo.bsky.social · 14h

A seabird tour off the coast of Sonoma and Marin counties over the weekend included the sighting of a species of albatross that normally lives near the Galapagos Islands.

Endangered albatross spotted off Marin County coast marks first-ever documented sighting north of Costa Rica

A seabird tour off the coast of Sonoma and Marin counties over the weekend included the sighting of a species of albatross that normally lives near the Galapagos Islands.

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