SRPD Inviting Public To First-Hand Look At Specialized Gear Thanks To AB 481
The Santa Rosa Police Department is inviting the public to get a first-hand look at the department’s specialized gear. Following the requirements of Assembly Bill 481, SRPD is hosting a community meeting to discuss its military-grade equipment.
Major Traffic Collision To Blame For West County Power Outage
Thousands of residents in West Sonoma County are waking up without power this morning following a major traffic collision in Sebastopol. The Press Democrat reports just before 8:00 a.m., a vehicle struck a PG&E power pole, initially
“Free America Walkout” Protests Happening This Afternoon Around The North Bay
A wave of local protests is set for this afternoon as North Bay residents join the national “Free America Walkout.” Per the Press Democrat, organized by the Women’s March to mark the anniversary of President Trump’s second
Powerball Ticket Sold In Sonoma Matches 5 Out Of 6 Numbers
A lucky lottery player in Sonoma is waking up significantly richer today. The California Lottery has announced that a Powerball ticket sold at the Safeway on West Napa Street matched five numbers in Saturday night’s drawing. While
SRPD Make Arrest In Connection With Two Recent Shootings
Santa Rosa Police are investigating a violent weekend after responding to two separate shootings just one hour apart Saturday night. The first incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. in Northwest Santa Rosa. Following that gunfire, officers arrested 29-year-old
Petaluma’s “LumaCon” Returning For 12th Year
Petaluma is gearing up for the 12th annual LumaCon, returning to the Petaluma Community Center on Saturday, January 31st. Per the Press Democrat, the popular youth-focused comic convention is back and bigger than ever this year. Organizers
Santa Rosa City Council Split On New Gas Station Ban
A landmark environmental policy is under fire in Santa Rosa as city leaders weigh economic interests against climate goals. According to the Press Democrat, the City Council is deadlocked over whether to relax its 2022 ban on
SRPD Recover Stolen Car In Under 15 Minutes On Monday Night
High-tech tracking and a tactical maneuver helped Santa Rosa Police capture a wanted felon and recover a stolen car in under 15 minutes Monday night. The incident began just after 8:00 p.m. when a food delivery driver
Aging Wastewater Plant To Blame For Recent Russian River Sewage Overflow
A massive sewage overflow has triggered public health alarms and beach closures along a 40-mile stretch of the Sonoma Coast this month. According to the Press Democrat, the aging Neeley Road wastewater plant in Guerneville released an
New Superintendent Selected For Sonoma Valley Unified School District
The Sonoma Valley Unified School District has found its next leader, and they didn’t have to look far to find him. The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports the Board of Trustees has selected Jason Sutter as the district’s new