SCSD Deputy Involved In Serious Crash Sunday Evening
A Sonoma County Sheriff’s deputy was involved in a serious crash on Santa Rosa Avenue Sunday evening. The Press Democrat reports the deputy was chasing suspected street racers with lights activated when a Ford Focus pulled directly
Sonoma County To Require Mandatory Masking At High-Risk Healthcare Facilities
Starting November 1st, Sonoma County is requiring mandatory masking in certain high-risk healthcare facilities through March 31st. According to the Press Democrat, the order, issued by Dr. Karen Smith, targets places like skilled nursing homes and dialysis
New Public Preschool Coming To Windsor Thanks To Lytton Band of Pomo Indians
Windsor is getting a major new public preschool, thanks to a $5 million donation from the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians. The Press Democrat reports the new facility, built on the Mattie Washburn Elementary campus, will serve
Advanced DNA Technology Cracks 12-Year-Old Cold Cast
A 12-year-old cold case in Northern California is cold no more, thanks to advanced DNA technology. Authorities say unidentified human remains found 12 years ago have now been positively identified as Velma Louise Silva Lee of Napa.
Santa Rosa City Council Selects New Developer For White House Site
The Santa Rosa City Council has selected LH Housing, a developer with South Korean backing, to negotiate the purchase of the prominent 1.3-acre White House site on E Street. The Press Democrat reports LH Housing plans a
Man Found Dead Near Fairgrounds
An investigation is underway after a man is found dead near the edge of a residential area south of the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Police say the body was discovered just before 6:30 a.m. Friday in a bicycle
SRCS To Expedite Rincon Valley Middle School Closure
Santa Rosa City Schools is speeding up a school merger plan in a desperate bid to close a major budget gap and avoid state takeover. According to the Press Democrat, trustees are set to discuss moving up
USL Proposes Professional Soccer Stadium At The Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Sonoma County officials are considering a proposal to build a professional soccer stadium at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. The United Soccer League is exploring a five-thousand-seat stadium that could anchor a commercial district with restaurants, shops, and
Sonoma County Farm Bureau Reports Former Employee Embezzled Funds
The Sonoma County Farm Bureau says a former employee is suspected of embezzling funds from the organization. Officials say the total stolen could exceed 375-thousand-dollars affecting both the Farm Bureau and its affiliated charity, the Farm Bureau
Mass shooting in downtown Montgomery, Alabama leaves 2 dead, 12 injured
At least two people were killed and a dozen more were injured late Saturday night after gunfire erupted in downtown Montgomery while the city was hosting the Alabama National Fair. Montgomery Police Chief Jim Graboys said officers