Vandalism Spree Rocks Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square
A destructive weekend spree in Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square has left building windows shattered and tires slashed on at least 50 vehicles. Per the Press Democrat, police arrested a suspect Monday after catching him mid-act inside a
Local Doctors Prescribe Exercise as the “Fountain of Youth” for Heart Health
A Casa Grande High School football coach is sharing his journey with cardiomyopathy to highlight the life-saving power of physical activity. The Press Democrat reports after experiencing lightheadedness on the field, fifty-year-old Joe Mercado was diagnosed with
Sonoma County Weighs Major Funding Overhaul for Code Enforcement
Sonoma County officials are debating a significant shift in how code enforcement is funded, moving away from a system of fines and fees toward general fund support. The proposed overhaul would require approximately $2.2 million to cover
Advocates Blast Sonoma County Jail Over Latest ICE Detention
Immigrant rights groups are calling for an end to all cooperation between the Sheriff’s Office and federal agents following a detention at the county jail last week. According to the Press Democrat, the incident occurred just days
Former Downtown Santa Rosa Bank Headquarters Set for Online Auction
The prominent former Bank of America building at 10 Santa Rosa Avenue is headed to the auction block this June after several traditional sales fell through. The Press Democrat reports located at the corner of Third Street
Hundreds Celebrate Día del Niño at Lively Festival in Santa Rosa
Despite chilly temperatures, families packed Santa Rosa’s Old Courthouse Square on Sunday for the third annual Día del Niño Festival. Per the Press Democrat, organized by local radio station La Maquina Musical, the event honored the Mexican
Rohnert Park Teen Ordered to Appear in Marin Superior Court Following Fatal Crash
A seventeen-year-old Rohnert Park boy will appear in Marin County Superior Court on May 13th following a high-speed crash that killed classmate Niko Vargas Ortiz. The Press Democrat reports Judge James Chou issued the order Monday, though
Cloverdale Proposes Five-Year Water and Sewer Rate Hikes for Infrastructure
Cloverdale residents may see higher utility bills this fall as the City Council weighs a series of rate increases to fund $16.5 million in critical infrastructure repairs. Per the Press Democrat, under the proposal, average households would
Petaluma Police Issue Dozens of Citations in Distracted Driving Crackdown
Petaluma officers have issued twenty-nine citations this month as part of a targeted campaign to get drivers off their handheld devices. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports the stepped-up enforcement coincided with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and featured
Community Protests Cut of French Program at Sonoma Valley High School
Over 390 residents have signed a petition to save Sonoma Valley High’s French program after officials moved to cut the 40-year-old department for the 2026-27 school year. According to the Sonoma Index-Tribune, the decision follows the retirement