Sonoma County to Host Public Forum on ICE Interactions

Sonoma County officials are inviting the community to a public forum on May 12 to review the Sheriff’s Office’s interactions with federal immigration authorities. The meeting, known as the TRUTH Act forum, is required by state law

Violence Mars Otherwise Vibrant Roseland Cinco de Mayo

Santa Rosa’s Roseland district celebrated its 17th annual Cinco de Mayo festival Tuesday, drawing large crowds for traditional mariachi music, food, and local performances. According to the Press Democrat, the community event featured student musicians and dozens

North Bay Turns to “Hoof Power” to Combat Fire Risk

As spring rains trigger a final surge of grass growth across the North Bay, local land managers are increasingly hiring herds of sheep and goats to munch down potential wildfire fuel. Per the Press Democrat, this “targeted

Sonoma Valley Schools Cut Positions Amid Budget Strain

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District is moving forward with cutting 39 employee positions for the upcoming academic year to address declining enrollment and financial pressures. The layoffs, affecting both teachers and support staff, are expected to

Watchdog Director John Alden Departs for Marin County

John Alden, the director of Sonoma County’s law enforcement watchdog agency, IOLERO, is stepping down to take a similar oversight role in Marin County. The Press Democrat reports since 2022, Alden has led the agency through a

Santa Rosa Man Arrested After Sunday Night Gunfire

A 42-year-old man is in custody this morning following reports of shots fired near Sebastopol Avenue late Sunday night. The Press Democrat reports Santa Rosa police responded to the scene just after 11:00 p.m., quickly detaining the