
- Written by: Norcal Administrator

In an effort to protect the abalone population along the north coast, new restrictions on when and where the tasty mollusks can be taken are being implemented this year.
- Written by: Norcal Administrator
The Sonoma County Museum has been branching out a bit recently, sponsoring talks by local researchers on their areas of investigation. The next one is coming up tomorrow, featuring an archeologist from SRJC who will talking about “Gender and Native California Cultures.
- Written by: Norcal Administrator
County elections officials say California’s recount process badly needs an overhaul – but they’re warning state lawmakers against rushing changes into law before thinking them through.
Read more: County Registrars: Overhaul Recount Process, But Carefully!
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