Santa Rosa Man Convicted of Removing Dead Man’s Skull Representing Himself in Another Case

A Santa Rosa resident convicted of removing a dead man’s skull is acting as his own lawyer in an unrelated attempted murder case. Twenty-seven-year-old Robert Melvin Ross III is accused of stabbing a 66-year-old man in the
Petaluma Woman Identified in Custody Death at the Marin County Jail

There are additional details about a woman who died while in custody at the Marin County Jail in San Rafael last week. The Novato Police Department, which is conducting an independent investigation, identified the inmate as 35-year-old
Sonoma County Proposes Climate Hub in Glen Ellen

Sonoma County is proposing a climate action center as part of the redevelopment strategy for the historic Sonoma Developmental Center property in Glen Ellen. The county released a business plan for the Center for Climate Action on
No Major Storm Damage in Sonoma County But Another Atmospheric River Coming Sunday

No major damage has been reported after what’s expected to be the strongest period of an atmospheric river passed through the North Bay. Authorities report some trees falling in west Sonoma County and along the coast on
Planned Highway 12 Closures for This Weekend Cancelled

All planned Highway 12 lane closures are cancelled through the weekend. These lane closures include eastbound 12 between Dutton Avenue and Santa Rosa Avenue in Santa Rosa. Weather is always taken into consideration for CalTrans construction.
Tax Relief Bill Advancing in DC Will Help Fire Victims with Settlements

PG&E fire victims are a step closer to having their settlements declared non-taxable by the federal government. The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 was passed by the House of Representatives yesterday on
Suspects sought after 11-year-old injured in shooting attack by three assailants in Atlanta

Atlanta Police Department (ATLANTA) — Police in Atlanta said they are searching for three suspects who chased down and opened fire on an 11-year-old boy, injuring him. Atlanta police released surveillance footage on Wednesday that captured the
Santa Rosa Aiming to Help Youth Impacted by Gang Violence

Santa Rosa plans to expand or roll out programs targeting at-risk youth and adults and those impacted by gang violence. This is in response to a rise in local gang activity. Intervention specialists have been working with
Sonoma County Extending Contract with Homeless Service Provider Who Was Just Investigated Over Billing Practices

Sonoma County agreed to pay DEMA Management & Consulting an additional $1.1 million dollars to extend its contract for two months as an investigation into the for-profit company’s billing practices ends. DEMA, which was the subject of
Santa Rosa Man Gets Prison for Child Sex Trafficking

A 28-year-old Santa Rosa man has been sentenced for sex trafficking of a minor along with drug and firearm charges. Pedro Lopez-Plascencia has been given a 12-year prison sentence for human trafficking of a minor, encouraging a