Sonoma County Greenlights New Regional Compost Facility
Sonoma County officials are moving forward with a major new composting site on Slusser Road, just northwest of Santa Rosa. Supervisors recently cleared a key hurdle by approving the project’s environmental review, paving the way for a
Santa Rosa Widens High-Risk Fire Zones
Santa Rosa officials have officially expanded the city’s wildfire hazard zones, adding roughly 3,100 properties in Bennett Valley and Oakmont to higher-risk maps. The move aligns local boundaries with updated state standards, requiring affected homeowners to follow
Massive West Coast Trade Show Returns to Santa Rosa
The West Coast Trade Show is taking over Grace Pavilion at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds this Sunday, showcasing the best in barbering, nail design, and braiding. The Press Democrat reports founded by local barber Jesus “Chuy” Dominguez,
ICE Arrests Surge at Sonoma County Jail Under Trump Administration
New data shows a dramatic spike in federal immigration activity at the Sonoma County jail, with ICE arrests doubling in 2025 compared to the previous year. According to the Press Democrat, the report, presented by Sheriff Eddie
Bay Area Air District Split Over Looming Gas Water Heater Ban
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is deeply divided over a first-in-the-nation rule that would ban the sale of new natural gas water heaters starting January 1st. The Bay Area News Group reports board members are
Healdsburg Chamber Overhauls Leadership Following CEO Exit
The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce is moving in a new direction, announcing a major leadership restructuring following the departure of longtime CEO Tallia Hart. According to the Press Democrat, instead of a single chief executive, the nonprofit
Sonoma County officials are moving forward with a major new composting site on Slusser Road, just northwest of Santa Rosa. Supervisors recently cleared a key hurdle by approving the project’s environmental review, paving the way for a facility capable of processing 70,000 tons of green-bin waste annually. The move allows the county to handle the bulk of its organic material locally rather than hauling it to distant Bay Area sites. By eliminating those long-haul truck trips, leaders hope to slash greenhouse gas emissions while helping the county stay in compliance with state organic waste mandates.
Santa Rosa police have revealed a major twist in the investigation of a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a man in a wheelchair Monday. While Isreal Ramirez Sanchez initially surrendered and confessed to being the
South Carolina Supreme Court overturns double-murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh, orders new trial
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the double-murder convictions of disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh, ruling that he did not receive a fair trial in the killings of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son, Paul Murdaugh. In
South Carolina Supreme Court overturns double-murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh, orders new trial
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the double-murder convictions of disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh, ruling that he did not receive a fair trial in the killings of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son, Paul Murdaugh. In
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, handing President Donald Trump a key economic appointment as the central bank faces mounting pressure over inflation and interest rates. Warsh