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pressdemocrat.com > 01/21/2026 > napa-measles-case

Napa County reports first measles case since 2012

Napa County reports first measles case since 20125+ hour, 34+ min ago   (264+ words) For the first time since 2012, a case of measles has been confirmed in Napa County. An unvaccinated child fell ill after visiting South Carolina, where a large measles outbreak is currently reported, the county's health and human services agency confirmed…...

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pressdemocrat.com > 01/05/2026 > arizona-holds-no-1-spot-over-michigan-by-single-point-in-one-of-the-closest-ap-top-25-races-ever

Arizona holds No. 1 spot over Michigan by single point in one of the closest AP Top 25 races ever

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (759+ words) Arizona held on to No. 1 by a single point over fast-closing Michigan in the AP Top 25 on Monday, making it one of the closest races for the top spot in the 78-year history of the men's college basketball poll. The…...

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pressdemocrat.com > 01/02/2026 > sonoma-county-radio-steve-jaxon-gofundme

Community rallies around Sonoma County radio legend Steve Jaxon after ministrokes

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (390+ words) For 17 years, Sonoma County radio host Steve Jaxon entertained listeners with his signature wit and wisdom on his afternoon show The Drive on KSRO and later, Wine Country Radio. Now, fans are rallying to support the retired broadcaster as he…...

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pressdemocrat.com > 11/20/2025 > lawsuit-accuses-american-canyon-of-breaching-watson-ranch-development-deal

Lawsuit accuses American Canyon of breaching Watson Ranch development deal

Lawsuit accuses American Canyon of breaching Watson Ranch development deal2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (167+ words) A developer behind American Canyon's largest housing project has sued the city, alleging officials violated key terms of longstanding development agreements and hindered progress on the project. The developer also argues the city has allowed third parties to route public…...

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pressdemocrat.com > 11/17/2025 > man-accused-of-captaining-migrant-boat-that-capsized-killing-4-is-charged

Man accused of captaining migrant boat that capsized near San Diego, killing 4, is charged

Man accused of captaining migrant boat that capsized near San Diego, killing 4, is charged2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (360+ words) The man, a Mexican national, was charged with two counts of bringing people into the country illegally. U.S. Border Patrol agents were notified at about 11:30 p.m. Friday of a small boat crossing the international maritime boundary between Mexico and the U.S. The Border…...

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pressdemocrat.com > 11/06/2025 > napa-private-school-expansion

Kolbe-Trinity eyes Napa campus expansion as public school enrollment declines

Kolbe-Trinity eyes Napa campus expansion as public school enrollment declines2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (507+ words) For nearly half a century, Kolbe Academy and Trinity Prep has offered a Catholic education to Napa families. Now, as public school enrollment drops across California, this small private school is growing " both in size and scope. The school has…...

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pressdemocrat.com > 11/02/2025 > prep-football-american-canyon-routs-casa-grande-to-take-over-first-place-in-league

Prep football: American Canyon routs Casa Grande to take over first place in league

Prep football: American Canyon routs Casa Grande to take over first place in league2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1038+ words) American Canyon steamrolled Casa Grande 48-7 on Saturday night for its seventh straight victory, taking over sole possession of first place in the Redwood Empire Conference Valley division with one game left in the regular season. The Wolves rushed for a…...

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pressdemocrat.com > 10/25/2025 > mobile-home-park-owners-sue-petaluma-windsor

Mobile home park owners file federal lawsuits in Windsor and Petaluma

Mobile home park owners file federal lawsuits in Windsor and Petaluma2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1278+ words) Mobile home park owners filed separate federal civil rights lawsuits Wednesday against the town of Windsor and the city of Petaluma, alleging municipal regulations governing park closures and rent increases illegally infringed on their property rights. Members of the Ubaldi…...

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pressdemocrat.com > 10/17/2025 > napa-county-changes-how-it-deals-with-unpermitted-food-vendors

Napa County changes how it deals with unpermitted food vendors

Napa County changes how it deals with unpermitted food vendors3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (234+ words) Napa County officials are changing how they crack down on unpermitted pop-up food vendors that have increasingly appeared along roads, in parking lots and other public spaces. Under a new ordinance approved last week by the Board of Supervisors, enforcement…...

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pressdemocrat.com > 10/08/2025 > newsom-signs-bill-to-prevent-sex-abuse-in-schools

Newsom signs bill to prevent sex abuse in schools

Newsom signs bill to prevent sex abuse in schools3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (855+ words) California's K-12 schools will take far-ranging steps to prevent sexual abuse on campus " including building a database of teachers under investigation for misconduct " under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Senate Bill 848, sponsored by state Sen. Sasha Ren'e P'rez,…...