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Community members in Sonoma are stepping up to care for historic cemeteries where generations of locals rest. After a successful February kickoff, the city has scheduled three more volunteer workdays this spring.
Multiple Sonoma Valley nonprofits are searching for volunteers to support seniors, teach English, care for pets, and help the homeless. Just a few hours a week can transform lives in your own backyard.
Organizations across Sonoma County are recruiting volunteers for everything from rescuing injured birds to giving adaptive horseback riding lessons. These opportunities let locals make a real difference while earning perks like free state park passes.
Just 18 months after launching, Sonoma State's AANHPI Student Achievement Program is already transforming campus life for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. The program connects heritage with education through mentorship, weekly gatherings, and real-world learning opportunities.
Two college friends turned a frustrating cologne shopping trip into a successful fragrance startup. Now they're giving back with a scholarship for future entrepreneurs at their alma mater.
When a raft became pinned against trees in fast-moving water on the Russian River, a Sonoma County Sheriff's helicopter crew pulled off a daring rescue using a 100-foot longline. All four people made it to safety thanks to quick thinking and expert training.
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For the first time in a century, hikers can explore a stunning 547-acre stretch of California's coast that was once a private ranch. The Estero Americano Coast Preserve now offers five miles of free trails, wildflower meadows, and rare wildlife habitats just south of Bodega Bay.
When a swimmer went over a Russian River dam and stopped breathing, strangers jumped in to save his life. Their quick action, paired with rapid emergency response, meant he's expected to make a full recovery.
California just greenlit nearly $60 million to build wildlife bridges, restore salmon habitats, and create safer paths for mountain lions and other species across 18 counties. The funding supports 27 projects that protect biodiversity while giving more Californians access to nature.
A new app called Cats Lock lets Mac users protect their keyboards from feline chaos with one click. The $3 solution is already delighting cat owners everywhere who know the struggle all too well.
A young mountain lion found injured and alone on a Castaic road is now healing at a wildlife rescue center. The 4-month-old cub will be paired with another young lion before returning to the wild.
A young mountain lion found hurt on a Los Angeles County road is now thriving in a Northern California wildlife center, where she'll learn survival skills alongside another rescued cub before returning to the wild. Wildlife officials spent over a week trying to reunite her with her mother before choosing rehabilitation as the safest path forward.
A rescued pug from South Korea just won $5,000 at California's World's Ugliest Dog Contest, proving every dog deserves love. The quirky competition champions adoption and celebrates the beauty in imperfection.
A 22-year-old part-time driver just claimed his first major NASCAR victory in stunning fashion. Corey Heim passed his teammate with two laps to go at the inaugural San Diego street race, proving underdogs can still win big.
A California high school lacrosse team overcame injuries and a losing record to capture their first championship in program history. The Miramonte Matadors transformed from 3-7 underdogs to NCS Division 2 champions in one remarkable season.
Scientists discovered 18 surviving sunflower sea stars off California's coast, offering hope for the state's devastated kelp forests. The 24-armed predators, thought nearly extinct after disease and heat killed 99% of them in 2013, could restore underwater forests by controlling purple sea urchins.
Todd Gilliland, a driver from a small team entering as the 25th seed, just won NASCAR's $1 million In-Season Challenge by beating championship favorite Ryan Blaney. His five-week journey from long shot to million-dollar winner proves that in racing, anything can happen.
Hundreds of volunteers across America turned the 2024 total solar eclipse into groundbreaking science, capturing over 52,000 calibrated photos now available to researchers worldwide. Their coordinated effort created the first-ever dataset that lets scientists study how the Sun's mysterious corona evolves minute by minute.
California just cleared Waymo to operate paid robotaxi rides without drivers across 18 counties, from San Francisco to San Diego. The seven-month approval process opens the door for fully autonomous electric vehicles to serve most of California's population.
A couple who met at Arizona State University in 1986 turned their college romance into a thriving California winery that now ships quality, affordable wine to all 50 states and 15 countries. Their secret? Lessons learned in the Arizona desert and a dream to make great wine accessible to everyone.
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