The Press Democrat

Final decision nears for downtown Petaluma’s luxury hotel project

The fate of a new four-story hotel is now in the hands of the city’s Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee.
The Press Democrat

U.S. and Canadian women eager to renew their fierce hockey rivalry at Milan Cortina Games

Kelly Pannek couldn’t stop laughing, watching on TV when all heck broke loose during the U.S.-Canada game at the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off a year ago.
The Press Democrat

High-end Cloverdale housing, resort project puts ‘little country town’ at crossroads

While welcomed by some residents and officials who tout its economic appeal and gains for the local tax base, many Cloverdale residents are skeptical. They see luxury project with homes and other ...
The Press Democrat

Democrats and White House trade offers as shutdown of Homeland Security looms

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday that Democrats had sent the White House their list of demands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal law enforcement agencies. The ...
The Press Democrat

As other teams tank, Warriors explain why they’re pushing for playoffs

But it is also when teams reveal their true intentions. The franchises who fancy themselves contenders gear up for the sprint to the postseason, while other teams pack it up and commit to tanking. The ...
The Press Democrat

Dear Abby: Why would you side with the woman who installed a secret camera?

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...