Development Debate Heating Up Over Appellation Petaluma

A major development debate is heating up in Petaluma. At the center is a proposed six-story hotel, the Appellation Petaluma, backed by celebrity chef Charlie Palmer. The project has sparked a fierce argument over a proposed zoning
Sonoma House Demolition Plans Facing Community Backlash

Plans to demolish the historic Sonoma House are facing backlash from the community, preservationists and ecologists. Eldridge Renewal LLC was chosen by the state to design and rebuild the Sonoma Developmental campus in Glen Ellen. It recently
Laguna Wastewater Treatment Plant To Get Much Needed Critical Repairs

Critical repairs are coming to the Laguna Wastewater Treatment Plant, serving Santa Rosa and surrounding communities. The aging facility is facing serious structural issues, including earthquake vulnerability and corrosion. A recent study revealed significant deficiencies in the
Nighttime Closures On Highway 101 This Week

Expect nighttime closures on Highway 101 tonight and tomorrow night. Caltrans crews will be installing massive support girders for the new Hearn Avenue overpass. All north and southbound lanes between Baker and Yolanda Avenues will be shut
Hundreds Partake In Santa Rosa’s President’s Day Protest

Santa Rosa residents continue to protest the Trump Administration’s immigration policies and mass deportations. Hundreds of people took part in a President’s Day rally at Old Courthouse Square on Monday. The protest, which lasted at least two