Leadership Shake-up at Petaluma’s Midstate Construction
After nearly a century in business, Midstate Construction has announced a major leadership transition as long-time president Roger Nelson moves to Chairman of the Board. The North Bay Business Journal reports Nelson, who has led the firm
Delay in Plea Deal for Indicted Sonoma Real Estate Mogul
The highly anticipated guilty plea of Ken Mattson has been postponed to June 15 as federal prosecutors and defense attorneys continue “extensive negotiations.” According to the Press Democrat, Mattson, accused of orchestrating a $400 million Ponzi scheme,
Sonoma City Council Spotlights Affordable Housing Crisis
The Sonoma City Council has officially designated May as Affordable Housing Month, signaling a renewed commitment to seniors and the local workforce. The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports while celebrating the preservation of 18 units at the Setzer and
Teen Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Stolen Car
A 15-year-old Santa Rosa boy is in custody this morning after leading Sonoma police on a brief but dangerous pursuit in a stolen vehicle. According to the Sonoma Index-Tribune, the incident began just before 3:30 a.m. Saturday
Sonoma County Officials Press FAA Over Noise Complaints
Sonoma County leaders are demanding the FAA fix a controversial new flight path as noise complaints from West County residents skyrocket, jumping from just over a thousand two years ago to nearly thirty thousand last year. The
Fire Concerns Grow At Sonoma Developmental Center
Sonoma Valley residents are sounding the alarm over what they call a “wall of silence” from the state regarding fire hazards at the shuttered Sonoma Developmental Center. According to the Press Democrat, with summer heat drying out
Blue-Haired Robbery Suspect Caught In Santa Rosa
A Santa Rosa woman is in custody this morning after a brazen bank robbery led to a swift arrest yesterday. Police say 32-year-old Jane Hollingworth entered the Chase Bank on Sonoma Avenue, handing a teller a note
Petaluma Police Launch Safety Sweep For Cyclists & Pedestrians
Petaluma drivers will want to be on your their behavior today as police launch a major traffic safety operation running from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports officers are out in force with extra
Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market Returns
The Wednesday Night Market officially kicks off its 37th season at Courthouse Square tonight, turning downtown Santa Rosa into the place to be every Wednesday through August 12th. This year’s free street fair is pulling out all
Pink Sonoma Festival Heads To Healdsburg
The Pink Sonoma Rosé Wine Fest is back for its sixth year this Sunday, moving to a brand new location at the MacRostie Winery Estate House in Healdsburg. Per the Sonoma Index-Tribune, between noon and 3 p.m.,