Novato apartments cough up $35k in Section 8 housing dispute
Fair housing advocates are using a recent settlement with a Novato housing complex as a teaching moment about housing discrimination. The Novato Park Apartments, located at 1725 Novato Blvd., settled a complaint to the tune of $35,000
Judge in Trump hush money case quashes last-minute defense subpoena
Scott Olson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal hush money case quashed a last-minute subpoena by defense lawyers Friday, writing that the former president’s request was the “very definition of a fishing expedition.”
FBI investigating whether NYC Mayor Eric Adams received free upgraded Turkish Airlines tickets: Sources
Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The FBI is investigating whether New York Mayor Eric Adams received free upgrades on Turkish Airlines, the country’s national carrier, sources familiar with the investigation told ABC News. Scrutiny of the
Northeast quake rattles residents: 'A roller coaster under my house'
Gary Hershorn/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The 4.8 magnitude earthquake that rattled the tristate area Friday morning left residents doubting what they had just experienced. “I felt like there was a roller coaster under my house going
Lucas Wharf Restaurant of Bodega Bay Coming Back Under New Owners
A shuttered Bodega Bay restaurant is making a comeback. Restaurateurs Brandon Guenther and Shona Campbell have purchased the shuttered Lucas Wharf restaurant and will be reopening soon with a southern twist. Sonoma Magazine reports that the new
Sonoma Valley High Student Competing in National Poetry Competition
A 16-year-old sophomore from Sonoma Valley High School is going to compete in a national poetry recitation competition. Last month, Riley O’Hara got 1st place in the California Poetry Out Loud competition, beating out kids from all
Santa Rosa’s Taco Tuesday Ride Gets National Spotlight
Santa Rosa residents Juan Chavez and Chad Hunt celebrate the local cycling community on a weekly basis during the popular Taco Tuesday bike ride. Now, they get to share the community they created with a national audience.
Polly Klaas’ Murderer Seeking his Death Sentence Overturned
The man who kidnapped and killed Petaluma resident Polly Klaas in the 1990s wants his death sentence overturned. Prosecutors say Richard Allen Davis is citing a criminal justice reform law. The law was signed by Governor Gavin
Petaluma Police Increase Patrols Around Schools Friday After Kenilworth Junior High Firecracker Explosion
Petaluma Police are addressing rumors about a school shooting threat after two students set off a firecracker in a bathroom at Kenilworth Junior High School. The incident happened Wednesday when a loud “explosion” went off, similar to
Santa Rosa Man Pleads Not Guilty in Fentanyl Overdose Death in Novato
A Santa Rosa man is pleading not guilty to charges related to a fentanyl overdose death. Thirty-four-year-old Callen Scheffler pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in a Marin County court Wednesday. Friends and family of the victim,