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
Teen Arrested in Gang-Related Shooting Near Cinco de Mayo Festival
Santa Rosa police have arrested a 19-year-old Ukiah man in connection with Tuesday night’s shooting outside the Roseland Cinco de Mayo festival. The Press Democrat reports the suspect was taken into custody early Wednesday morning on suspicion
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
Three Arrested Following Home Depot Theft and Highway Chase
Three suspects are in custody this morning after a brazen tool theft led to a high-speed pursuit through Sonoma County. Authorities say the group fled the Windsor Home Depot in a pickup truck Monday afternoon, eventually drawing
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
Petaluma Library Debuts 24/7 “Health to Go” Vending Machine
Petaluma is the latest city to receive a free “Health to Go” vending machine, which launched at the regional library to provide 24/7 access to essential safety supplies. Per the Petaluma Argus-Courier, the interactive dispenser offers everything
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
Suspect in custody in shooting that killed 2, injured 3 at Koreatown shopping center in Carrollton, Texas
Two people were killed and three others hospitalized after a shooting at a shopping center in Carrollton, Texas on Tuesday. Officers were called just before 10 a.m. to K Towne Plaza, located along Highway 121 in the