Apple Harvests Hit Hard in Sonoma County Thanks to Moth
Several apple orchards in Sonoma County have a smaller harvest this year, and an invasive moth is to blame. There has been a severe outbreak of the codling moth in the late summer and early fall. The
Hit-And-Run Victim in Penngrove Identified; CHP Still Investigating
A hit-and-run victim in Penngrove has been identified. Thirty-eight-year-old Ronald Hughes was hit by a vehicle early Sunday morning on northbound Petaluma Hill Road, south of East Railroad Avenue. Officials pronounced him dead at the scene. CHP
Rohnert Park, Cotati, and SSU Launches Warm Clothing Drive
Three local law enforcement agencies have launched their annual “Warm Clothing Drive.” The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety, Sonoma State University Police and Cotati Police started their clothing drive yesterday which will end on November 27th.
Traffic Safety Grant Awarded to Santa Rosa Police Department
Santa Rosa police have received a grant to help increase road safety. The California Office of Traffic Safety or OTS has awarded the department $333-thousand to support Santa Rosa’s ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce
Montgomery School Stabbing Trial Begins Today
The trial of the student who fatally stabbed another student at Montgomery High School starts today. Arguments will be heard for and against Daniel Pulido in Sonoma County Juvenile Court before Judge Kenneth Gnoss. Pulido has pleaded
Reading Cinemas in Rohnert Park is Closed
Reading Cinemas, a movie theater in Rohnert Park, is suddenly closing after 25 years. The movie theater announced its closure with signs taped to the windows on Wednesday. The business has been owned by Los Angeles-based entertainment
Sonoma County Deputy Recovers After Fentanyl Exposure
A Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy has recovered after being exposed to fentanyl. Early Tuesday morning, a deputy was called to a business on East Todd Road where a community member reported finding a small amount of suspected fentanyl.
Jury Still Debating Petaluma Animal Activist Case
Today will be day six of jury deliberations in the trial of an animal activist accused of leading two protests at poultry farms near Petaluma in 2018 and 2019. Wayne Hsiung is facing four counts related to
Miyoko’s Production Moving Out of Petaluma
Miyoko’s Creamery is closing its production facility in Petaluma on January 1st. The move will impact 30 to 40 employees. A spokesperson for the company, which is known for its vegan dairy alternatives, says a new production
Sebastopol Girl to Skate in Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer Celebration Ice Show
A 7-year-old girl from Sebastopol will be living out her skating dream for a good cause. Abigail Conner will skate in a solo routine this Saturday night at the Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer Celebration Ice Show at