New Festival In Sebastopol Raises Community Concern
The inaugural Sebastopol Bloom Festival is set to begin this Friday, but the new wellness event is clouded by financial and legal controversy. According to the Press Democrat, the festival, founded by local business owner Jonathan Pinkston,
Graton Dealer Named “Best Dealer In America”
Elleonor Hoffman, a dealer at Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park, has been crowned the “Best Dealer in America.” According to the Press Democrat, Hoffman won the title and a $5,000 prize at the inaugural G2E
Napa County Supervisors Approve Major Fee Overhaul To Fund Affordable Housing
Napa County has approved a major fee overhaul designed to fund affordable housing by targeting luxury and resort developments. According to the Press Democrat, in a narrow 3-2 vote, the Board of Supervisors approved the largest fee
Three Residents Displaced Following Fire In Petaluma on Saturday Morning
The Petaluma Fire Department quickly put out an apartment fire on Technology Lane Saturday morning, October 18th. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports firefighters knocked down the blaze on the second and third floors within 10 minutes, and no
Former Inglenook Winery Employee Facing Embezzling Charges
A former Inglenook Winery project manager faces criminal charges for allegedly taking over one-million-dollars from wine tank sales. George Giles Beeker the Third was charged October 2nd with grand theft and embezzlement, according to the Napa County
Sonoma Sister Cities Association Seeking Assistance In Aid To Ukraine
The Sonoma Sister Cities Association is urgently appealing for help for its sister city, Kaniv, Ukraine, following recent, intense Russian attacks. The Press Democrat reports Kaniv, a city of 29,000 people south of Kyiv, experienced its first
SRPD Annual Report Shows Large Reduction In Homicides
The Annual Report from the Santa Rosa Police Department shows an impressive 80% reduction in homicides last year, alongside the seizure of 390 firearms. The department has also significantly expanded mental health resources, with the inRESPONSE crisis
Sonoma County Reduces Unfunded Pension Liability
A new report shows Sonoma County has reduced its unfunded pension liability by 34 percent since 2021. The total debt is now down to $409 million. The reduction is credited to strong investment returns and the Board
Petaluma City Council Rejects Recall Effort
Petaluma City Council unanimously turns down a recall effort targeting District 1 Council member Janice Cader Thompson. Signature gatherers launched the effort, accusing Thompson of dismissive conduct and ignoring public input. Thompson recused herself from Monday’s six-oh
Santa Rosa City Schools Board Members To Discuss Parcel Tax Proposal
Santa Rosa City Schools board members meet tonight to discuss a proposed parcel tax to address a ten-to-15-million-dollar budget shortfall. The district is weighing timelines for a June 2025 or November 2026 ballot. If approved, it would