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Kerry Benefield

@Benefield

Columnist for the Pulitzer Prize-winning Press Democrat. I cover...well, that depends. Have an awesome idea? Reach out. Views = mine. She/her

 Santa Rosa, California
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Joined February 2009
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Less than two months after Darius Anderson and Sonoma Media Investments sold The Press Democrat and its sister publications to Media News Group/hedge fund Alden Global Capital, our new owners have already started layoffs. Important 🧵
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CAL FIRE
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#PointFire at Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs Road, Healdsburg in Sonoma County is 150 acres and 15% contained. @CALFIRELNU fire.ca.gov/incidents/2024/6…
Point Fire is 150 acres and 15% contained

ALT Point Fire is 150 acres and 15% contained

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Kent Porter@kentphotos17 Jul 2023
In 2000, I photographed Montgomery’s Kim Conley, third from left, and Sara (Bei) Hall, 2nd left, and teammates after taking the team state CC title. Here’s a little more about Kim’s Olympic hopes. By @Benefield: pressdemocrat.com/article/ne… @NorthBayNews
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Gun violence is an LGBTQ+ issue. Queer youth are more likely to contemplate, attempt, and die by gun suicide than their peers. We stand with the LGBTQ+ community, and we’ll keep working to #DisarmHate and for a future where we’re ALL safe from gun violence.
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Robert Reich
@RBReich29 Jun 2023
The FTC under the Biden administration has made a strong effort to revive antitrust law and use its power to reign in powerful corporations that have consolidated markets. We must stop the monopolization of America. Read more about the pending lawsuit. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Lina Khan Is Coming for Amazon, Armed With an FTC Antitrust Suit

Lina Khan Is Coming for Amazon, Armed With an FTC Antitrust Suit

Lina Khan’s Federal Trade Commission has already filed three cases against Amazon.com Inc. Now she’s gearing up for the Big One.

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Neal Katyal
@neal_katyal29 Jun 2023
Wow. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissent.
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In the wake of two fatal gang-related shooting in two weeks, the city of Santa Rosa is hosting a meeting Tuesday seeking input about the increase in violent crime. pressdemocrat.com/article/ne…
Community meeting on violence prevention set for Tuesday in Santa Rosa

Community meeting on violence prevention set for Tuesday in Santa Rosa

In the wake of two fatal gang-related shooting in two weeks, the city of Santa Rosa is hosting a community meeting Tuesday seeking input about the increase in violent crime.The meeting, held by the...

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Phil Barber@Skinny_Post23 Jun 2023
Ummm, no After police photo release, L.A. city attorney tries to weaken public records law latimes.com/california/story…
After police photo release, L.A. city attorney tries to weaken public records law

After police photo release, L.A. city attorney tries to weaken public records law

It's the latest volley in an ongoing tussle between city officials and community activists who have used the public records law to obtain information about police.

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International tennis legend Venus Williams has stepped in to help preserve the childhood home of Nina Simone. theblackwallsttimes.com/2023…
Venus Williams helps preserve childhood home of Blues icon Nina Simone

Venus Williams helps preserve childhood home of Blues icon Nina Simone

International tennis legend Venus Williams has stepped in to help preserve the childhood home of Nina Simone.

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Kent Porter@kentphotos21 Jun 2023
Contrasting moments, the Russian River, January 6, 2023, in Guerneville, and the Russian River, June 21, 2023 at Johnson’s Beach. @NorthBayNews @NWSBayArea
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Brett Wilkison@BrettWilkison14 Jun 2023
NEW From @Skinny_Post: Nathan Chasing Horse billed himself as a healer & guide to women seeking a stronger link to their Indigenous heritage. His trail of alleged crimes, including sex assault & financial coercion, have revealed him to be a fraud, victims & tribal officials say.
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The arrest of former actor Nathan Chasing Horse in January made headlines, largely due to lurid allegations of sex crimes. My 2-month investigation revealed much more: financial coersion, intimidation and spiritual fraud that left a trail of devastation: pressdemocrat.com/article/ne…
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Congratulations to our guy @AustinEhrliche1 on signing with the @RedSox! AJ has worked incredibly hard for this opportunity. He becomes the 12th Bearcub to sign with an MLB organization in the last 10 years. #ProCubs
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Gus Morris@JustGusPD8 Jun 2023
Important PSA
Thomas Gase (@TgaseVTH) profile pictureThomas Gase@TgaseVTH8 Jun 2023
A friendly reminder -- Sonoma Racing weekend is this weekend with the Toyota/Save Mart 350. If taking Highway 37 prepare for major traffic now through Sunday.
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Brett Wilkison@BrettWilkison6 Jun 2023
Catch Brett Crozier, the former Navy commander from Santa Rosa, in conversation June 16 with former @NorthBayNews columnist Chris Smith. And look our feature story on Capt. Crozier by @ausmurph88 later this week.
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Brett Crozier, former captain of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, will discuss his new book, “Surf When You Can.” pressdemocrat.com/article/ne…
Brett Crozier, Navy commander fired after raising COVID-19 alarm, to speak at his alma mater, Santa...

Brett Crozier, Navy commander fired after raising COVID-19 alarm, to speak at his alma mater, Santa...

Brett Crozier, the longtime Santa Rosa resident who was relieved of his command of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier after raising the alarm about an onboard COVID-19 outbreak, will return to his high...

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Cindy Brunson@CindyBrunsonAZ31 May 2023
This.
Carol Stiff (@CStiffwin) profile pictureCarol Stiff@CStiffwin31 May 2023
From ESPN Chairman ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro acknowledges the expansion and promotion of women’s sports programming means the company will likely have to increase its media rights expenditures in that area.
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Kienan O'Doherty@kodoherty2230 May 2023
Here at Casa Grande for a Division 2 NorCal opener. Casa hosting Live Oak, winner advances to Thursday’s semis #PDPreps
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Gus Morris@JustGusPD30 May 2023
Great pitching matchup today Newman going with Hawaii Pacific commit @LandenRota (8-0, 1.54 ERA, 66K, 50 IP) Whitney going with SDSU commit @GavinMcLendon13 (10-2, 1.66 ERA, 87K, 71.2 IP) #PDPreps
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John D'Anna@azgreenday25 May 2023
Feds crack down on Subway owner who was subject of an @NorthBayNews investigation by @Skinny_Post for ripping off his teen employees. #LocalJournalismMatters Department of Labor obtains injunction against Subway franchise owner amid investigation pressdemocrat.com/article/ne…
Department of Labor obtains injunction against Subway franchise in Sonoma County amid investigation

Department of Labor obtains injunction against Subway franchise in Sonoma County amid investigation

The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a preliminary federal court injunction forbidding the operator of 14 Bay Area Subway sandwich shops — including six in Sonoma County — from violating child...

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Alana Minkler@alana_minkler19 May 2023
I can't believe this! What an honor 🥳
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Open - Enterprise News Story or Series (Print) First: San Francisco Examiner (@sfexaminer) Second: The Press Democrat (@NorthBayNews) #Californiajournalismawards cnpa.com/cja2022/Print/Galle…
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🚨NATIONALS BOUND🚨 Gianna Bomarito becomes first SSU track athlete to qualify for nationals since 2006! Head to sonomaseawolves.com for full release 🖱️💻 @SSU_1961 @goccaa @NCAADII @USTFCCCA
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