Santa Rosa Man, 57, Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Napa County

A 57-year-old Santa Rosa man was killed Saturday when his motorcycle veered off Butts Canyon Road and down an embankment.

Rohnert Park Senior Center Offering Wellness Checks

Wellness checks for older residents are being offered by the Rohnert Park Senior Center during the shelter-in-place order, the city said.

2nd Sonoma County Resident Presumptive Positive For Coronavirus

This marks the second COVID-19 case involving a Sonoma County resident who traveled on a Grand Princess cruise from SF to Mexico and back.

Cancer-Linked Contaminants Found In Rohnert Park, Cotati Water

A new study found drinking water is often less safe than what the federal government may deem legal.

Walmart Recall In Sonoma County: Over 6,400 Pounds Of Frozen Meat

The recall was announced after a third-party cold storage facility inadvertently shipped the meat products into stores.

North Bay Doctor Ordered To Stand Trial In Patient Opioid Deaths

Dr. Thomas Keller is charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of four patients and elder abuse of a fifth patient who later died.

Recycling Toothbrushes In Rohnert Park, Cotati & Help Sick Kids

Recycling toothbrushes and other dental-product waste could mean children at an area hospital get a new playground.

Water Advisory In Fountaingrove Lifted

Contamination began when last year's Tubbs Fire melted plastic pipes that contained benzene and other contaminants, officials said.

Songbird Community Healing Center and Stones Throw Gifts Combine

Discover How They Help the Community Explore Wellness Options

Senator Bill Dodd: April is Donate Life Month

Organ donations save lives. Are you signed up for California's organ, eye and tissue donor registry?

New Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine Appoints Founding Deans

Physician, researcher and family-health advocate will lead Kaiser Permanente Medical School to develop community health physician leaders

Know Your Rights, Rohnert Park and Cotati: Medicare Benefits For Terminally Ill

Medicare’s hospice benefit allows you to stay in the comfort of your home, unless you need care in an inpatient facility.

Have Medicare Questions, Rohnert Park-Cotati? Help Is Mere Phone Call Away

Free, personalized counseling from "SHIP" advisers can guide you through such issues as billing snarls, Part D plans or comparison shopping.

It's That Time, Rohnert Park and Cotati: Review Your Medicare Coverage

The annual open enrollment season begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7.

Medicare’s Mail-Order Program for Diabetes Testing Supplies: What You Need to Know

If you get diabetes testing supplies through the mail, you may need to choose a new supplier.

Hooked On Cigarettes? Let Medicare Help You Stop Smoking

Medicare and Medicaid programs are available for Rohnert Park-Cotati residents to help with quitting!

Epinephrine Injector Maker Issues Voluntary Recall Because of Incorrect Dosage

Sanofi SA is issuing the recall on Auvi-Q epinephrine injector currently on the market because they may not deliver the correct dose.

Vaccination Opponents Inject Hope, Signatures Into Movement

Anti-vaxxers submit petition signatures to State; claim it's not about vaccinations but "fundamental freedom" to make informed choices.

THE CURE

Pink and Blue Party with a Purpose! Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer Awareness

5 Reasons To Buy Travel Insurance For A Cruise Vacation

Our travel expert explains why it's a good idea to protect your investment.

Which State Is The Most Obese? (Certainly Not California!)

And calculate for yourself using a handy tool.

Human Plague Striking U.S.: 5 Things You Need To Know

Health officials are seeing “higher than usual” plague cases in 2015.

Clo-Cow Race Through Sonoma County This Weekend

There’s still time to enter the Half Marathon and 5K events on Sunday or volunteer to help out on race day.

Symptoms of Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion

Can you recognize a heat emergency? We're under a Heat Advisory from the National Weather Service, meaning that it's dangerously hot.

Cotati Event: The Holon Method: A Breakthrough in Energy Medicine

A thorough, practical and profoundly effective method of self-care.

Dog Dies Following Swim in Russian River

The golden retriever tested positive for toxic algae.

Coming Up In Cotati: Living in a State of Forgiveness

On the other side of Lyme, John Sanchez guides people through their journey of healing autoimmune or chronic conditions.

Relationships

Can you look into your eyes in a mirror and say “I love you” to the image you see?

Health Officials Advise Algae Precautions Around Russian River

Algae, including possibly harmful blue-green algae, was detected around shores. Signs are going up on the beaches.

Rohnert Park Health Center Celebrates Grand Opening

The new facility is at 5900 State Farm Drive.

How Medicare Covers Diabetes: Get The Facts

Many tests, medications, equipment and supplies are covered. But, some items are not.

Dog Days of Summer: How To Keep Pets Cool And Healthy

We all can use these reminders when temps spike. (P.S. Do you know what breeds are prone to heatstroke?)

Health Care Workers Rally At Sonoma Co. Supes Meeting For 'Living Wage'

Their worker contracts for $11.65 per hour expire Sept. 30. The in-home workers want to be included in proposed $15-per-hour ordinance.

Event in Cotati: Opening Your Heart to Love Again

Explore tangible new skills that you can integrate within your current or next relationship.

In Cotati - Event: Healthy Boundaries and Deep Presence

Learn to deal with the vulnerability of intimacy

What Should We Know About Alzheimer's Disease?

Stanford expert explains the causes, onset, progression and treatment of the disease that affects more women than men.

Carriage of the Head

Do you suffer from "Text Neck"?

Stanford Links Brain-Chemistry Deficit To Autistic Children's Social Struggles

These findings show low levels of hormone is linked to social impairment and raise possibility of a treatment.

Fewer U.S. Teens Are Having Sex

Those who are also using different types of protection.

CA's Controversial New Vaccination Law May Serve As U.S. Model

Other states may follow ours - one of strictest in nation - and eliminate philosophical and religious exemptions, Stanford experts say.