CPUC Gives SMART & City Of Santa Rosa An Ultimatum Over Jennings Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Project
State utility regulators have given SMART rail officials and the City of Santa Rosa an ultimatum to resolve the long-stalled Jennings Avenue pedestrian rail crossing. Per the Press Democrat, the CPUC expressed extreme frustration over the nearly
CHP Releases More Information Relating To Deadly Marin County Crash
There’s been more information released about a deadly crash in Marin County that killed four teenagers. CHP officials have released their final investigation into the crash that happened back in April. The report found that the teenage
SRPD Arrests Lake County Man For LEGO Theft Operation
Santa Rosa Detectives arrested Robert Lopez of Lake County after an investigation showed he was directing others to steal LEGOs and then reselling the stolen sets and collectible minifigures. A search warrant at his home revealed over
Registered Sex Offender Arrested Following Hate Crime At Sonoma County Pride Bowling League
A 64-year-old registered sex offender was arrested in Rohnert Park Tuesday night after allegedly committing a hate crime against members of the Sonoma County Pride Bowling League. According to the Press Democrat, Vincent Charles Belfiore was taken
Trial Opens For Rohnert Park Man Accused of Killing His Father
The trial has opened for Cody Molica, 39, accused of killing his 80-year-old father, Richard Molica, in Rohnert Park in January. The Press Democrat reports prosecutors argue Cody Molica shot his father and staged the scene to
Petaluma Police Respond To Two Reckless Driving Incidents Last Weekend
Petaluma Police responded to two separate reckless driving incidents over the weekend. The Petaluma Argus Courier reports on Saturday, a 14-year-old boy on an electric motorcycle fled from officers by driving over a median. He was cited
SRPD Highlights National Teen Driver Safety Week
The Santa Rosa Police Department is highlighting National Teen Driver Safety Week by urging parents and caregivers to discuss safe driving habits with their teens. Car crashes are a leading cause of death for teens, with over
Layoffs Expected As RVUSD Faces $8.5 Million Deficit
The Rincon Valley Union School District in Santa Rosa is facing an $8.5 million budget deficit, requiring major spending cuts. Per the Press Democrat, the shortfall is due to declining enrollment, rising costs, and the loss of
Low-Income Sebastopol Residents Facing Eviction
Dozens of low-income residents in Sebastopol’s Woodmark Apartments face displacement due to a developer’s failure to file a federal waiver. The Press Democrat reports the apartments were strictly reserved for farmworkers, but non-farmworker residents were allowed to
Officials Declare Wildfire Season Over
Fire officials have declared the city’s wildfire season over after weeks of cooler weather and recent rainfall. The announcement suspends enforcement of the weed abatement ordinance and shifts the department to a winter response model, requiring fewer