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Raised in Rohnert Park, California, Sharon Green is the Sonoma reporter for Times Media Service. Green covers local news in Sonoma, including city government and politics, the wine industry, schools, public safety, development and community life. Green holds a master's degree in mass communications.

Stories by Sharon Green

45 stories

  1. September 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  2. Fri

    Explainer · Election · California

    From Chino Valley School Board to Statewide Ballot: Sonja Shaw’s 2026 Bid

    Chino Valley board president Sonja Shaw led California's June primary and will face Richard Barrera in the November superintendent race.

  3. August 2026

    7 stories: 3 explainers, 4 news stories

  4. Fri

    News: Sports · California

    Redding prepares for inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California

  5. Thu

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · California

    Man charged in Martinez killing after release in burglary case

  6. Tue

    News: Politics · California

    Yolo County Weighs Changes to Agricultural Building Permit Exemptions

  7. Mon

    Explainer · Environment · California

    Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after weeks of intensive care in California

    Jackie, the California bald eagle from Big Bear Valley, died Aug. 10 after three weeks of care, the Ojai Raptor Center said.

  8. Fri

    Explainer · Environment · California

    Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains critically ill as anemia worsens at Ojai Raptor Center

  9. Sun

    News: Education · California

    California Schools Face New All-Gender Restroom Requirement Under SB 760

  10. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Contra Costa Lawmaker’s Past Conservatorship Fight Draws New Scrutiny

  11. July 2026

    12 stories: 1 analysis, 3 explainers, 8 news stories

  12. Fri

    Explainer · Real Estate · San Francisco, California

    Why San Francisco home prices are surging, and what could slow them down

    San Francisco home prices hit a record $2.15 million median as AI wealth from OpenAI and Anthropic drives intense buyer competition.

  13. Tue

    Explainer · Education · United States

    Education Department final rule targets low-earning college programs with loss of federal aid

  14. Sun

    Explainer · Education · California

    Why UC is weighing a return of SAT and ACT scores in admissions

  15. Fri

    News: Food and Dining · California

    Costco food courts add chicken strips at several California warehouses

  16. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Carville blasts far-left Democrats after primary wins, warns of 2016-style backlash

  17. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Official Senate pages still list Lindsey Graham as South Carolina senator

  18. Tue

    News: Real Estate · California

    California transfers 136 acres of Mendocino Coast land to tribal nonprofit

    Caltrans transferred 136 acres of Blues Beach in Mendocino County to Kai Poma, a nonprofit representing three Pomo tribes.

  19. Tue

    Analysis · Business and Finance · United States

    Walmart, Sam’s Club cut thousands of summer prices as Trump claims credit for move

  20. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Newsom blames Trump for federal probe, but reports say California inquiries began under Biden

  21. Mon

    News: Sports · California

    FIFA suspends Balogun red-card ban, clearing him for Belgium match

  22. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · Sonoma

    Napa County deputies say Paul Pelosi may face hit-and-run charges after Yountville crash

  23. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Former Olympian David Hearn indicted in Washington Reflecting Pool case

  24. June 2026

    19 stories: 3 investigations, 2 explainers, 14 news stories

  25. Sun

    News: Travel · United States

    Duck boat overturns in Cambridge, injuring multiple tourists near Charles River ramp

    A sightseeing duck boat overturned near the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Saturday, injuring multiple passengers.

  26. Sat

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States

    Got an unexpected envelope? Federal agencies say do not scan the QR code

  27. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Mistrial declared in Palisades Fire arson case after Los Angeles jury deadlocks

  28. Sat

    News: Election · California

    Newsom says he will vote no on California billionaire tax, backs federal levy instead

  29. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Carville calls for Democratic ‘schism,’ says he can’t be in same party as New York candidate

  30. Thu

    News: Sports · California

    Kaan Ayhan’s late goal lifts Türkiye past U.S. in Los Angeles, but Americans still advance to round of 32

  31. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Revival Tattoo Collective says it will turn away military members and veterans

    Revival Tattoo Collective in Florida announced it will turn away active-duty military members and veterans following a June social media post.

  32. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii concealed-carry property rule in 6-3 ruling

  33. Thu

    Explainer · Travel · United States

    How a teenager’s 50-star flag story still shows up in Washington, D.C., and state capitols

  34. Thu

    News: Travel · United States

    Lincoln Memorial undercroft opening June 25 gives visitors timed access to hidden exhibit space

  35. June 2026 continues on page 2 with 9 more stories.