Healdsburg Man Arrested on Suspicion of Contacting Minors
Authorities in Sonoma County have arrested a registered sex offender in Healdsburg on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material and sending explicit messages to teenagers. According to the Press Democrat, the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Alfredo
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest on Weapons and Drug Charges
In Santa Rosa early yesterday morning, a routine traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a local man on serious felony charges. Around 12:36 AM Tuesday, a Santa Rosa Police Officer stopped a vehicle near Steele Lane
Petaluma Chick-fil-A To Open Tomorrow
Petaluma is finally getting its first-ever Chick-fil-A! The new restaurant, located on the former site of the beloved Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, is set to open its doors tomorrow. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports after over two years since the
$180,000 Going To 45 Sonoma County Art Programs
Forty-five arts and cultural non-profits across Sonoma County are receiving a significant boost in funding. County officials announced that Creative Sonoma is distributing a total of $180,000 through its Arts Impact Grants program. Each of the 45
Seven State-Owned Bridge Tolls To Increase On January 1st
North Bay commuters are about to face higher costs to cross the Bay. Beginning January 1st, tolls on seven state-owned bridges will increase by 50 cents. According to the Press Democrat, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission announced the
Direct Action Everywhere Co-Founder Ordered To Pay Restitution
The co-founder of the animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere, Wayne Hsiung, has been ordered to pay over $191,000 in restitution to two Sonoma County poultry farms. The Press Democrat reports the ruling follows Hsiung’s November 2023
Ken Mattson Facing Eviction From Sonoma Estate
Indicted investment adviser Ken Mattson, accused of running a “classic Ponzi scheme,” is now facing eviction from his multi-million dollar Sonoma estate. Mattson and his wife, Stacy, continue to live rent-free in the 6,000-square-foot home, which is
Convicted Ex-Rohnert Park Police Officer Fires Lawyer
The sentencing for former Rohnert Park police officer Joseph Huffaker, convicted of robbing motorists while impersonating a federal agent, has been postponed. Huffaker, who faces up to 20 years in prison, requested the delay to seek a
Petaluma Community Sports Fields Expansion Facing Resistance
Plans to expand seating at the Petaluma Community Sports Fields baseball diamond to 2,500 seats have met resistance from the Airport Commission. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports due to the field’s proximity to the airport, commissioners raised concerns
Santa Rosa’s Public Property Surplus Decision Upheld By Appellate Court
A California appellate court has upheld a city decision to declare a public property surplus. The ruling allows Santa Rosa to move forward with plans to sell and redevelop Garage 5 on Third Street. Airport Business Center,