Sonoma County Secures Grant To Boost Disaster Financial Recovery
The Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management has been awarded a $150,000 national grant to help residents navigate the financial fallout of future disasters. Selected by the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, Sonoma is one of only
Police Seek Public’s Help After Armed Robbery At Ortega’s Market
Santa Rosa police are searching for two men who robbed Ortega’s Market on Guerneville Road at gunpoint Sunday night. Just before 9 p.m., the suspects entered the store demanding cash, and one suspect fired a single round
Sonoma County To Honor Unclaimed Residents At Memorial Service
Sonoma County officials are inviting the public to a memorial service this Saturday, May 2nd, to honor 59 residents who passed away this past year without family or financial means for final arrangements. The 2 p.m. ceremony
Dive Teams Recover Submerged Truck From Santa Rosa Park Pond
A week-long recovery effort at Santa Rosa’s Place to Play Park ended Sunday as crews successfully pulled a submerged truck from a local pond. The incident began on April 19, when a vehicle driven by 64-year-old Patricia
Sonoma Valley School Board To Review Student Success Strategy
The Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a study session tomorrow, April 28, to review the draft of its 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan. The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports this three-year strategic plan
Sonoma County Proposes Overhaul To Punitive Code Enforcement
Sonoma County officials are weighing a major shift to code enforcement that would move the division away from its controversial “fines-and-fees” funding model. The Press Democrat reports during recent budget workshops, Permit Sonoma proposed a $2.2 million
Sonoma County Shepherds Face Uncertain Future For Local Wool
Longtime North Bay shepherds are warning that the traditional craft of raising sheep for high-quality fiber may be at a breaking point. The Press Democrat reports veterans of the industry in Occidental and Freestone say rising hay
Santa Rosa Seeks Visionary Developers For Downtown Garage
Santa Rosa city officials have launched a fresh search for a developer to transform the aging Third Street parking garage into a vibrant downtown hub. According to the Press Democrat, the call for “visionary proposals” follows the
AutoZone To Revive Vacant Big Lots Space In Santa Rosa
AutoZone is set to expand its local footprint by taking over a prime retail space at the Redwood Plaza Center on Mendocino Avenue. The major auto parts retailer is currently finalizing renovations on the nearly 22,000-square-foot building,
Historic LGBTQ+ Resort in Guerneville Hits The Market For $3.75 Million
The iconic R3 Hotel, a cornerstone of the lower Russian River’s LGBTQ+ community, has officially returned to the market with a $3.75 million price tag. Located in downtown Guerneville, the 23-room property occupies a 10,000-square-foot building that