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Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff attends a Cabinet Meeting at Camp David on July 31, 2026 in Camp David, Maryland. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff made nearly $107 million last year from a holding company affiliated with World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency firm he cofounded with President Donald Trump and members of their respective families, according to financial disclosures obtained by a government watchdog.

Aidan Keys is a fourth-year PhD student studying African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. (Courtesy Aidan Keys) (NEW YORK) — At a time when Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts face local and federal backlash, some academics say that Black studies programs — several of which have been scaled back at colleges and universities across the nation — are more crucial than ever.

Petaluma mayoral candidate Shelina Moreda is facing fresh controversy following news of a past domestic violence restraining order. According to the Press Democrat, court documents from late 2025 reveal an ex-boyfriend alleged Moreda stalked him, sent threatening texts, and smashed a Tahoe window. The temporary order was ultimately dismissed without prejudice last December after both parties reached an out-of-court agreement.

Petaluma City Schools is reporting stable enrollment for the new school year, with overall numbers holding steady at 7,551 students. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports district leaders attribute the strong turnout to expanded dual-immersion programs, local private school transfers, and regional middle school grade closures. Elementary gains were led by McNear and McDowell schools, while Petaluma High led secondary growth with a 3.6 percent increase.

Exterior view of Plymouth Superior Court during Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial on Aug. 26, 2026, in Plymouth, Massachusetts. (Mel Musto/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Jurors in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy are speaking out after the 12-person group was unable to reach a unanimous verdict, triggering a mistrial in the high-profile case.

Investigators continue work to determine what caused the crash of an Amazon cargo plane at Miami International Airport on September 07, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The National Transportation Safety Board expects to interview the two pilots who were in the cockpit of an Amazon Air cargo plane that overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, crashing into a van and leaving five people dead.

The local Sherpa and Nepali community is rallying in Sonoma Valley to raise vital funds for disaster relief following devastating floods in central Nepal. The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports tragedy struck the region as rising floodwaters left more than 1,000 dead and thousands missing, directly impacting local residents with family back home. To help, the Himalayan Sherpa Club of Sonoma is hosting a community fundraiser on September 22nd at the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall.

Santa Rosa’s oldest antique collective is facing a bittersweet transition as Whistlestop Antiques hits the market after nearly 50 years. According to the Press Democrat, located at Fourth and Davis streets, the iconic 10,800-square-foot Railroad Square building was listed by its four founding owner families. The beloved shop currently houses 33 vendors selling everything from vintage toys and local history items to rare furniture.

Opening plans for Sonoma County’s new health services office in El Verano have hit another roadblock as projected costs surge past original estimates. The Lomita Avenue facility, originally slated to open in June, has seen its opening date pushed back from September to November. Officials report total expenses have jumped from under $50,000 to over $200,000, driven largely by nearly $150,000 needed for new furnishings.

An apartment fire in Santa Rosa briefly forced neighbors to evacuate late Sunday night before crews brought the flames under control. According to the Press Democrat, first responders arrived at 240 Burt Street just before 10 p.m. to find a fire burning inside a first-floor unit. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within five minutes, successfully containing the structural damage strictly to the bedroom.