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Science Stars Shine with Hollywood at the 2026 Breakthrough Awards

May 1, 2026

A bright night in Los Angeles turned into a science‑theatre spectacle when the world’s leading researchers met Hollywood celebrities for the 12th Breakthrough Prize ceremony. The event, often dubbed “the Oscars of Science, ” highlighted groundbreaking work that could change lives. The Breakthroug

crime

Pickup rescued from park pond after drunk driver crash

April 27, 2026

A single‑seat pickup was pulled out of a park pond on Sunday, after its driver crashed into the water while intoxicated. The incident happened near 5 p. m. on April 19 at A Place to Play Community Park, Third Street. Police say the woman was speeding through the park, hit three parked cars, and then

finance

Santa Rosa's Budget Struggle: Why Cutting Services May Not Be the Only Answer

April 24, 2026

Santa Rosa's financial problems didn't appear overnight. Over the past three years, the city has watched its sales tax income shrink steadily, a trend that mirrors broader changes in how people shop. More purchases happen online now, and spending has shifted from goods to services, leaving local sto

entertainment

Apple TV's crime drama with top actors gets even better with time

April 23, 2026

A strong cast can make a show more enjoyable, but does it really save a weak plot? Apple TV's legal thriller "Presumed Innocent" proves that talented actors can turn a familiar story into something worth watching. The series, based on a 1987 novel, follows Rusty Sabich, a prosecutor who suddenly bec

celebrities

Five Runners with Wild Stories Taking on the Boston Marathon in 2026

April 21, 2026

The Boston Marathon isn't just about fast times and elite runners. Some of this year's participants are bringing personal missions that go far beyond the finish line. Take Chelsea Clinton, for example. The former First Daughter isn't just running for fun—she's been preparing for years, proving that

sports

South Shore Sports Highlights: Wins, Home Runs and Big Plays

April 18, 2026

West Bridgewater’s softball squad continued its hot streak on Friday, overpowering Old Rochester with a 16‑8 finish. The Wildcats’ lineup exploded for nine runs in each of their seven spring games, a record run that kept opponents on the back foot. Two‑run home runs from Alanna Fidalgo, Lacey Roche

technology

AI steps into science labs to speed up drug research

April 18, 2026

OpenAI’s newest AI model, named after DNA pioneer Rosalind Franklin, isn’t built to write poems or plan dinner menus. Instead, it’s trained to dig through mountains of scientific data to help researchers find new medicines faster. Drug development usually takes over a decade, but this tool could cut

technology

Two top researchers leave OpenAI as focus shifts to business AI tools

April 18, 2026

OpenAI’s latest shake-up shows the company is doubling down on money-making AI rather than flashy research projects. Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles, key figures behind some of OpenAI’s most ambitious but costly ventures, have recently stepped away. Weil previously led efforts to push science forward us

politics

Tax Dollars at Work: Protesters Demand Change in Santa Rosa

April 16, 2026

On April 15, a group of Santa Rosa residents gathered outside the IRS office to voice their concerns about how tax money is being used. Among them was a man dressed as Uncle Sam, playing drums to draw attention. The crowd included families with dogs, peace activists, and local groups who marched to

politics

Nursing Home Laws Clash With Faith and Facts

April 13, 2026

The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, a 125‑year‑old Catholic order that runs a free nursing home for dying cancer patients, filed a lawsuit in April 2026. They argue that New York’s new law forces long‑term care facilities to assign rooms, use pronouns and allow restroom access based on a person’s ge