State Supreme Court Solidifies Sonoma County Sheriff Watchdog Powers
The California Supreme Court has cleared the way for Sonoma County’s sheriff watchdog to conduct independent whistleblower investigations, making a landmark appeals court ruling binding statewide. According to the Press Democrat, the high court’s decision on July
Mobile Home Residents Flag Representation Gap Under New Election System
Sonoma mobile home residents say the city’s shift to district-based elections has left them without a direct voice on the City Council. The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports all three of the city’s mobile home parks fall into the
New Santa Rosa Schools Chief Begins Tenure by Listening
Santa Rosa City Schools Superintendent Monica Thomas says she has spent her first week on the job listening to parents, city leaders, and students. According to the Press Democrat, Thomas takes over Sonoma County’s largest district following
Overnight Lane Closures Coming to Highway 101 for Santa Rosa Bridge Project
Drivers should plan for overnight traffic delays in Santa Rosa this weekend as construction kicks off on a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Highway 101. Caltrans will shut down the southbound outside lane, shoulder, and on-ramp
In-Custody Death Under Investigation at Sonoma County Jail
An investigation is underway after an inmate died Tuesday night at the Sonoma County jail in Santa Rosa. Correctional deputies discovered the man unresponsive in his cell during a routine check and immediately attempted life-saving measures, but
SMART Train Delayed After Clip with Bicycle in Petaluma
Commuters on the SMART train system faced 25-minute delays Wednesday evening after a northbound train clipped a bicycle in Petaluma. The Press Democrat reports authorities say the incident happened around 4 p.m. between the Petaluma Downtown and
Catholic Charities Gala Raises Nearly Half a Million Dollars
Catholic Charities of Northwest California raised nearly 490,000 dollars at its annual “Belonging” fundraising gala at Bricoleur Vineyards in Windsor. According to the Press Democrat, the successful event drew 165 attendees and featured a live auction and
Sonoma County OKs “Moonshot” Plan for New Mental Health Campus
Sonoma County supervisors have unanimously voted to pursue a bold, 135-million-dollar inpatient treatment campus to tackle a severe shortage of local mental health and substance abuse beds. The Press Democrat reports to help close a massive 50-million-dollar
Sebastopol Library Mold Damage Could Top Half-A-Million Dollars
The Sebastopol Regional Library remains closed after black mold was discovered inside the walls last month, and city officials now say the total cost to reopen could hit half-a-million dollars. According to the Press Democrat, the City
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls for ‘greater transparency’ on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear sent a formal letter Wednesday to U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office, requesting that the long-serving lawmaker provide a public disclosure regarding his medical condition. The move comes as McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized