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The Golden State Valkyries will try to tie the series at two apiece against the Atlanta Dream in Game 4 on Saturday, Oct.

24 at 1 p.m. ET on NBC Bay Area after losing consecutive games — a loss risks elimination while a win evens the series.

Candidates (Susan McIntosh and Amanda Radzik) presented differing visions at a public forum Monday to boost literacy, raise attendance, and address enrollment challenges as voters prepare to choose the new Area 1 trustee on Tuesday, Nov.

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CAL FIRE said crews are working to strengthen containment lines on the Cooley Fire, which now burns 1,365 acres and is 74 percent contained near the Mendocino and Sonoma county line — officials are investigating the spark from last Friday afternoon.

Caltrans will close Highway 37 between Mare Island and Sears Point today at 10 p.m. to raise the flood-prone roadway ahead of winter storms; lanes are set to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday as detours guide motorists via Highway 121, Highway 12, and Highway 29.

The Wednesday Night Market in downtown will run 20 weeks next year from May 19 through Sept 29, following public feedback, and organizers plan to expand its kids’ zone and live music—possibly closing nearby streets if sponsorship is secured.

SRJC's student government assembly voted nine to three on Oct.

19 to endorse Measure AB, a $830 million bond aimed at improving career training facilities, campus safety, and academic spaces without raising current taxes. The bond is set on the Nov. 3 ballot.

A&M BBQ in Sebastopol will stay open despite officials shutting down its outdoor commercial smokers amid neighbor complaints; the pitmaster removed the equipment and is seeking a new off-site location so menu options may be temporarily limited.

Santa Rosa’s North Bay Cabaret hosts Halloweird on Oct.

29 at El Infierno Cantina in Railroad Square. The adults only show features 15 acts including burlesque clowns (with sideshow performers and live swing punk music), a costume contest, live art and dancing into the night with $25 admission.