Second Arrest Made in Cinco de Mayo Shooting Investigation
Santa Rosa police have arrested the primary suspect in a shooting that occurred during Sunday’s Cinco de Mayo festivities. Eighteen-year-old Sebastian Ramirez of Rohnert Park surrendered to a SWAT team Thursday evening and faces charges of attempted
Santa Rosa Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Battery at Central Coast Spiritual Shop
A Santa Rosa man is behind bars following allegations of sexual assault during a “spiritual cleansing” at his Monterey County business. The Press Democrat reports Diego Andres Alape, owner of Botanica Y Esperanza in Marina, was arrested
Third Costco To Potentially Land In Sonoma County
Windsor leaders are weighing a major policy shift to pave the way for a potential third Sonoma County Costco. According to the Press Democrat, the Town Council directed staff this week to explore exempting large retailers from
Sonoma County Launches Free Curbside Chipper Program for 2026 Season
Sonoma County has officially kicked off its free Residential Curbside Chipper Program to help homeowners prepare for the upcoming wildfire season. Administered by Permit Sonoma, the initiative provides unincorporated residents with up to two hours of complimentary
Watershed Hosts Massive “Under One Roof” Mother’s Day Market This Saturday
Petaluma’s Warehouse District comes alive this Saturday, May 9, as Watershed hosts its annual “Under One Roof” Mother’s Day Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can shop a sprawling selection of artisan booths featuring handmade
Santa Rosa Police Remind Travelers to Buckle Up and Secure Children Correcty
The Santa Rosa Police Department is launching its “Click It or Ticket” campaign from May 11th through the 31st to ensure everyone stays safe on the road. Extra officers will be on patrol specifically looking for unbelted
Petaluma Pair Named County Classified Employees of the Year
Two of Petaluma’s own were honored this week as Sonoma County “Classified Employees of the Year.” The Petaluma Argus Courier reports Dion Wilson, a dedicated head custodian and coach at Casa Grande High, joined district specialist Claire
Medtronic To Leave Santa Rosa By 2028
Medtronic has announced it will shutter its Santa Rosa operations over the next two years, a move that will impact roughly 370 local employees. The medical technology giant plans to phase out its Fountaingrove campus by the
Legendary Group Of Astronauts Form New Organization
A legendary group of space explorers is coming together to defend American democracy, forming a new organization called “Astronauts For America.” The Press Democrat reports founding member and Apollo 9 veteran Rusty Schweickart says the group—which includes
Investigation Ongoing Following Wednesday Night Fire
Investigators are searching for the cause of a massive mobile home fire that ripped through a Santa Rosa neighborhood Wednesday night. Fire crews arrived on Coronado Circle just before 11:00 p.m. to find a single-wide unit completely