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Sebastopol Woman Facing Felony Charges Following Embezzlement Investigation At Sonoma County Farm Bureau
A Sebastopol woman is facing felony charges today following a major embezzlement investigation at the Sonoma County Farm Bureau. According to the Press Democrat, prosecutors have charged 36-year-old Samantha Piehoff—a former operations manager for the bureau—with grand
Santa Rosa Church Celebrates 25 Years Of Feeding High School Students
A Santa Rosa church is celebrating over 25 years of fueling local students for the school day. The Press Democrat reports every weekday morning at 6:00 a.m., volunteers at the Presbyterian Church of the Roses begin preparing
Jury Rules Sonoma County Man Mentally Competent To Stand Trial For 1973 Murder
A 77-year-old man will face trial for a murder committed over fifty years ago in East San Rafael. According to the Marin Independent Journal, on Wednesday, a Marin County jury found Michael Eugene Mullen mentally competent to
Sonoma County Names Joshua A. Myers As New County Counsel
Sonoma County has a new top lawyer. Following a nationwide search, the Board of Supervisors has appointed Joshua A. Myers as the next County Counsel. Myers is a sixteen-year veteran of the office and currently serves as
Retired Sheriff’s Deputy Sues County Alleging Racial Discrimination & Harassment
A retired Sonoma County Sheriff’s deputy is suing the county, alleging decades of racial discrimination and a “toxic” work environment. According to the Press Democrat, Marcus Holton, who is Black, served 22 years on the force as
Cal Fire Investing More Than $62 Million Into Wildfire Prevention Projects Across The State
Cal Fire will provide more than 62 million dollars for 84 wildfire prevention projects across California. State officials say the funding will prioritize low-income and disadvantaged communities. The grants will support fuel reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and
SMART Board Approves Pedestrian & Bike Crossing At Jennings Avenue
A ten-year legal deadlock in North Santa Rosa has finally been broken. The Press Democrat reports the SMART rail board voted 8-to-2 Wednesday to approve a pedestrian and bike crossing at Jennings Avenue. The project has been
Five RV’s Destroyed In Early Wednesday Morning Fire
Five RVs were destroyed or damaged beyond repair in a fire early Wednesday at a commercial property south of Santa Rosa. Sonoma County Fire District crews, assisted by Santa Rosa and Rancho Adobe firefighters, brought the blaze
East Bay Manufacturer Invests In Long Stalled North Bay Hydrogen-Powered Transit
A major bottleneck for California’s green energy goals may soon be cleared. The North Bay Business Journal reports high costs and supply shortages have long stalled hydrogen-powered transit in the North Bay, but East Bay manufacturer K2