Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Hold Athletic Fields Workshop
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is holding a key workshop next Tuesday, December 16th, to discuss the future of athletic fields. The focus of the workshop is a deep dive into the pros and cons of
SRPD Launching Holiday DUI Crackdown
The Santa Rosa Police Department is launching a major enforcement campaign to combat impaired driving this holiday season. Citing alarming national statistics—like the 1,038 alcohol-impaired driving deaths in the U.S. in December 2023—SRPD is urging the public
New Housing Plan Revives Debate Around Santa Rosa Historic Site
A long-stalled housing proposal near Santa Rosa’s birthplace is being revived by a San Jose developer. The project, named Creekside Village, plans for 162 townhome-style units on a nearly 15-acre parcel on Montgomery Drive. The Press Democrat
Petaluma Woman Accused Of Stealing Money From Landscaping Company To Be Sentenced Next Month
A Petaluma woman accused of stealing approximately $183,000 from a Santa Rosa landscaping company is set to be sentenced next month. According to the Press Democrat, Jennifer Sutton, who served as the bookkeeper for LandZen from 2017
Developer Of Potential Cloverdale Resort Project Addresses Water Scarcity Concerns
A large proposed housing and resort project in Cloverdale is facing major opposition over water scarcity concerns. The Press Democrat reports the developer, Esmeralda Land Company, plans over 600 homes and two hotels on the Alexander Valley
Sonoma County Advisory Panel Critical Of Providence’s Decision To Close Inpatient Pediatric Ward
A Sonoma County advisory panel is strongly criticizing Providence’s decision to close the inpatient pediatric ward at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, warning it will severely impact low-income families. According to the Press Democrat, the Maternal, Child and
Petaluma Police Planning DUI Checkpoint This Weekend
Police are planning a DUI checkpoint in Petaluma this weekend. The Petaluma Police Department says the checkpoint will be at an undisclosed location from 6 p.m. Saturday until 2 a.m. Sunday. Police say they’re not just looking
Sonoma County Supervisors Update Commercial Cannabis Rules
Sonoma County supervisors are approving sweeping new rules for commercial cannabis operations. The board voted 4-1 Tuesday to adopt the first major overhaul of the county’s cannabis regulations since 2018. The updated rules include new setback distances,
SRPD Arrest 68-Year-Old Man Following Undercover Operation
Santa Rosa police have arrested a 63-year-old man they say posed as a talent recruiter to solicit women for sex acts. Investigators say Michael Tarvid used a fake adult-film business to lure women into recording so-called “audition”
Fed. judge grants release of grand jury evidence in Ghislaine Maxwell case
A federal judge in New York has authorized the Justice Department to release the grand jury transcripts and other sealed evidence from the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell, ruling that Congress’ newly enacted Epstein Files Transparency Act requires