Feds Allegedly Pressured Sheriff Engram To Cooperate With ICE
Federal immigration agents recently pressured Sonoma County Sheriff Eddie Engram to increase his department’s cooperation with ICE by easing restrictions on sharing detainee information. The Press Democrat reports Sheriff Engram rejected the demand, affirming his office’s policy
79-Year-Old Man Dies In Single-Car Crash
A 79-year-old man dies Monday after being ejected from his car in a single-vehicle crash in Glen Allen. Authorities say the vehicle went off the road on Cavedale Road near Trinity Road and rolled down an embankment.
Santa Rosa Stabbing Victim Dies
A 26-year-old man has died nearly two weeks after being stabbed, marking Santa Rosa’s 12th homicide of the year. Jacob Phillips was stabbed in the chest on Oct. 7 inside his West Third Street apartment and later
Wilson Street Dining Hall In Santa Rosa Reopens After Last Year’s Closure
A Santa Rosa dining hall serving those in need has reopened after closing last year. The Jesus Cares 2020 Ministries Community Kitchen on Wilson Street resumed service on October 1st. The Press Democrat reports the kitchen had
Petaluma Racing Legend Passes Away In Weekend Crash
Petaluma racing icon Shawn McCoy has died. According to the Press Democrat, the 64-year-old was killed Saturday night in a one-car rollover crash at Marysville Raceway. Known as “Ironman,” McCoy was a legend at Petaluma Speedway, where
Santa Rosa Man Sentenced Following 2023 Sexual Assault
A Santa Rosa man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the 2023 rape and assault of a woman he met at a local bar. The Press Democrat reports Devin Patrick Dwyer, 35, was
FEMA Announces 90-Day Window For Public Review Of New Flood Risk Maps
The County of Sonoma announced FEMA has opened a 90-day window for public review of its new flood risk maps. These maps determine your flood insurance requirements. Permit Sonoma is hosting a hybrid meeting to explain the
Marin County Admits To Overpaying 22 Employees
Marin County has uncovered a payroll mistake, admitting it has been overpaying 22 employees in Health and Human Services for more than two years. The Marin Independent Journal says the error, which stems from a mistakenly applied
Windsor Town Council Approves Extra Funding For Community Projects
The Windsor Town Council has approved an extra $250,000 for community projects, pulling the money from its budget reserves despite warnings of a strained budget. The Press Democrat says the funds will go toward projects like pothole
Recall Effort For Petaluma City Councilmember
Petaluma City Council member Janice Cader Thompson is the target of a recall effort in District 1, with signature gatherers working to force a special election. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports recall proponents accuse Cader Thompson of “dismissive