Medical Device Maker to Close Silicon Valley Plant
The future of a major medical manufacturing facility in Santa Rosa remains unclear following news that its parent company will shutter a nearby Silicon Valley plant. The North Bay Business Journal reports Endologix LLC, which produces life-saving
California Foster Agencies Face Wave of Closures
Thousands of California’s most vulnerable children are at risk as a massive insurance crisis shutters foster care nonprofits across the state. Since 2024, over two dozen agencies in 13 counties have closed their doors after the primary
Santa Rosa Parks Topped the “Best of the North Bay” Awards
Two Santa Rosa landmarks are taking home top honors in this year’s “Best of the North Bay Awards.” The North Bay Bohemian has named the Finley Aquatic Center the best swimming pool in Sonoma County, fueled by
Officer-Involved Shooting in Santa Rosa’s St. Rose Neighborhood
A Santa Rosa police officer opened fire on a man Thursday morning following a tense confrontation near 10th and Washington streets. The incident occurred just after 11:00 AM while a Press Democrat photojournalist was present on a
Santa Rosa Schools Reach “Positive” Budget Status
Santa Rosa City Schools officials have declared a major financial comeback, certifying the district’s budget as “positive” for the first time in years. According to the Press Democrat, this upgrade suggests the district is finally on track
SSU Students Walk Out Over Immigration Protections and Budget Cuts
Sonoma State students staged a midday walkout Thursday, demanding the university declare itself a sanctuary space amid a surge in federal deportation efforts. The Press Democrat reports student groups, led by MEChA, are calling for concrete policies
Four-Way Race for 2nd District Seat
The race for Sonoma County’s 2nd District supervisor seat has been blown wide open following the surprise retirement of incumbent David Rabbitt. Per the Press Democrat, four candidates are now scrambling to claim the open seat, including
Former School Employee Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Assault
A former Santa Rosa City Schools employee was sentenced Thursday to four years in state prison for assaulting a young woman with developmental disabilities. According to the Press Democrat, Apolinario Santos, an instructional assistant for a local
$200,000 Raised for Local Disability Services
Santa Rosa nonprofit Becoming Independent is celebrating a major win after raising over $200,000 at its annual Crab Feed. Per the Press Democrat, more than 450 supporters gathered at The Backdrop on February 28th, cracking through 2,000
Santa Rosa Restores Virtual Public Comments
Santa Rosa residents will soon have a seat at the digital table again. The Press Democrat reports starting this summer, the city is reinstating Zoom public comments for all council meetings to comply with Senate Bill 707,