Sebastopol City Council To Address Rising Homeless Population

Sebastopol is grappling with a rising homeless population despite its efforts to provide supportive housing. According to the Press Democrat, a key debate centers on who should provide homeless outreach: West County Community Services, which has struggled

Petaluma To Accept Over Three Million Dollars In Grants

The city of Petaluma is accepting three-point-four million dollars in grants. They will fund airport improvements, help update an outdated central Petaluma growth plan, and make other updates to plans for transit-adjacent growth and code consistencies. City

Sonoma & Napa Counties Sue Global Fashion Retailer

Sonoma and Napa counties are suing global fast-fashion retailer Shein. The lawsuit was filed Monday in Napa County Superior Court. Prosecutors claim the company has violated California law by failing to deliver online orders on time. Shein

SCBOS Approves Minor Change To Eviction Protection Rules

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has approved a minor change to eviction protection rules. It will allow the board to more narrowly apply eviction protections after the county proclaims an emergency. In February, the board found

Former Police Sergeant Testifies Against Former Officer

A former Rohnert Park police sergeant is testifying against former officer Joseph Huffaker. Brendan “Jacy” Tatum took the witness stand in Huffaker’s federal criminal trial on Tuesday. Tatum, who was Huffaker’s commander, says he and a fellow