Authorities received reports of heavy black smoke and a structure possibly fully engulfed on Redwood Avenue in Sebastopol about 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. Learn more here: http://po.st/IH0cub The Press Democrat is a newspaper in Santa Rosa California covering Wine Country, Sonoma County and the North Bay.

The Maria Carrillo Pumas are looking to defend their North Bay League-Oak Division title before taking on the North Coast Section tournament. Video by Kerry Benefield The Press Democrat is a newspaper in Santa Rosa California covering Wine Country, Sonoma County and the North Bay.

Latinos make up more than a quarter of Sonoma County’s population, but news articles about the community often revolve around single issues or events. The Press Democrat sought to pull back and ask people who identify as Latino broad, open-ended questions about what it’s like to live in Sonoma County right now. This is what resident Hugo Castro, who immigrated from Mexico City, had to say. Read the story here: http://po.st/TsXqz1 The Press Democrat is a newspaper in Santa Rosa California covering Wine Country, Sonoma County and the North Bay.

Smoke from the Oak fire billows into the Lake County sky on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, as seen from central Kelseyville. (Courtesy of Ryan Sonneville)

Lucrezia Ricciardulli, a scientist with the Santa Rosa-based Remote Sensing Systems, had the opportunity to fly through Hurricane Dorian with NOAA on Saturday, Aug. 31. Here's what she saw. The Press Democrat is a newspaper in Santa Rosa California covering Wine Country, Sonoma County and the North Bay.

Wicked Slush owner Amy Covin shows how the icy treat is made at her Healdsburg store. Read the story here: http://po.st/cfFrlK

The Montgomery Vikings are in the hunt for the North Bay League-Oak Division volleyball crown. Hear from them about the team to beat and their take on the upcoming season. Video by Kerry Benefield/The Press Democrat

Who won't eat cheese and who loves pizza? Another episode of Speed Round Q&Ak, this time with Montgomery Vikings' volleyball. Video by Kerry Benefield.

The Montgomery Vikings are reading for a tough North Bay League-Oak Division volleyball race.

“Helping other people, it helps you,”. “It’s a two-way street.” (In partnership with Comcast) Story here: http://pd2go.net/tE972g

The Redwood Chapter of the American Institute of Architects sponsored a public art competition focusing on bringing people together. Three of the projects are on display in Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa for the public to enjoy.

A vegetation fire on Fitch Mountain in Healdsburg on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. Video by Kent Porter. Read the story here: http://po.st/1xz8Q9. The Press Democrat is a newspaper in Santa Rosa California covering Wine Country, Sonoma County and the North Bay.

Firefighters are combating a trailer fire on Scenic Avenue just outside of Santa Rosa's city limits. Get all the details here: po.st/vdxwif The Press Democrat is a newspaper in Santa Rosa California covering Wine Country, Sonoma County and the North Bay.

Despite the county’s best efforts – totaling more than $1 million in the past four years – people still get in, still damage the property, still live here, still leave dirty needles behind and still contribute to an untenable situation county officials just want to wipe their hands of. Read the story here: po.st/DOBPOn

Don't serve James Hernandez kombucha. This and other crucial information in this episode of Speed Round Q&A. The Press Democrat is a newspaper in Santa Rosa California covering Wine Country, Sonoma County and the North Bay.