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This story features the lives of seven LGBTQ + Hoosiers, some living in rural Indiana and some who are in Indianapolis, speaking about why they decided to plant roots where they are and how that decision impacted them. IndyStar indystar.com/story/news/loc…

Professional news: I am excited to officially announce that today I start work at The Press Democrat in Santa Rosa, CA as a breaking news reporter. I can’t wait to get to know this community and see what this opportunity brings! Bay Area friends: my DMs are open for any tips or ideas.

About 70,000 pounds of organic chicken feed were in the semi that overturned Tuesday morning in Petaluma. Some of it spilled onto the road after the crash. The Press Democrat

The first baby in Sonoma County was born 12:27 a.m. at Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital. The baby boy is the fourth child of Melissa and Danta Rossic, who did not recognize it was after midnight until their baby was delivered. The Press Democrat pressdemocrat.com/article/news/s…

Lots of Bay Area journalists including Rob Mayeda keeping an eye on the incoming storm Jan 4-5. NWS Bay Area 🌉 doesn’t usually put this type of wording into their Area Forecast Discussions (AFD). This will be felt region wide. The Press Democrat

We’re going into contract negotiations today hoping to improve working conditions for all of our guild members — the reporters, photographers, copy editors and online producers at The Press Democrat. Follow along for updates on our progress for a fair contract! #UnionStrong

The driver, a Ukiah woman, initially reported to that her vehicle had water in it about 10 a.m. Tuesday and then the line disconnected. Dispatch called back multiple times with no response. The Press Democrat

🧵The Press Democrat guild is resuming collective bargaining today with our parent company, Sonoma Media Investments. Here’s what’s on the agenda: 1/5

Sonoma County saw more rain this winter than in a few years, but that doesn’t mean residents can expect a lower fire risk during the impending season. I spoke with local fire officials and their message was clear: don’t let your guard down. The Press Democrat pressdemocrat.com/article/news/f…

I couldn’t ask for a better friend and colleague ❤️ Alana Minkler

Over half of the journalists at The Press Democrat, Petaluma Argus-Courier, Sonoma Index-Tribune and North Bay Business Journal are considered low income. None of us make enough to live comfortably in the community we serve. That’s why we’re fighting for fair wages.

Letter from the editors: The IDS has no confidence in the Media School’s plan for student media. The Media School is cutting a profitable newspaper produced by an editorially independent news organization. idsnews.com/article/2024/1…

Members of the Press Democrat newsroom guild were given voluntary buyout offers today. This comes less than two weeks after SMI, (led by Darius Anderson), the owners of the Press Democrat, sold to MediaNews Group (led by the notorious hedge fund Alden Global Capital). 🧵