Person Struck By SMART Train In Petaluma
A SMART train struck a person this morning around 9:53 a.m. near the Cinnabar Bridge, causing major delays. The Press Democrat reports the southbound train carried 57 people; no injuries were reported among passengers or crew. SMART
Sonoma Community Leaders Launch Initiative To Prevent Youth Gang Involvement
Following a recent gang-related stabbing, community leaders and the Sonoma Police Department are launching an initiative to help families identify and prevent youth involvement with local gangs. The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports Police Chief Brandon Cutting, along with
Numerous “No Kings” Day Protests Scheduled Around Bay Area
This weekend, organizers expect millions of people across the U.S. to turn out for a second “No Kings” day of protest against the Trump administration. The rallies are expected to exceed the five million demonstrators who participated
Man Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash On Highway 101
A man was killed yesterday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in Santa Rosa, according to the California Highway Patrol. The fatal crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. on the northbound side of the highway, just
St. Helena City Council Cancels Sale Of Former City Hall Property
The St. Helena City Council has halted plans to sell the former City Hall property on Main Street, ending negotiations with a potential hotel developer. According to the Press Democrat, the council announced it will reconsider a
Former Co-Defendant In Animal Activist Case Testifies She Carried Out Break-Ins
A former co-defendant in activist Zoe Rosenberg’s felony conspiracy trial testified this week that she, not Rosenberg, carried out key Petaluma Poultry break-ins. Raven Deerbrook told jurors she began investigating the plant in April 2023 and entered
Sonoma County Facing Deep Reductions To Key Programs
Sonoma County is facing a looming financial crisis as federal funding cuts, driven by the Trump administration’s policies, threaten essential social services. The Press Democrat reports county officials expect deep reductions to key programs like Medi-Cal and
Sonoma County Registrar Of Voters Issues Reminder Ahead Of Special Election
Time is running out to register for the November 4th Statewide Special Election. Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez is reminding all eligible residents that the voter registration deadline is Monday, October 20th. You can register
Ahead of Zelenskyy meeting at White House, Trump and Putin agree during call to an in-person meeting in Budapest
President Donald Trump held a call Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, one day before his scheduled White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday. Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington comes as Trump considers whether to
Ahead of Zelenskyy meeting at White House, Trump and Putin agree during call to an in-person meeting in Budapest
President Donald Trump held a call Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, one day before his scheduled White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday. Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington comes as Trump considers whether to