California’s Population Grows But Sonoma County’s Shrinks

California’s population has grown by over 67-thousand people last year, for a total of over 39-million people. That’s according to the state Department of Finance. This marks the first increase since before the pandemic. The population increase
SSU Protests Over Israel-Hamas War Continue as SRJC Students Plan Their Own

Today marks the fifth day of a pro-Palestinian protest on the campus of Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. On Tuesday, as many as 20 professors joined students who are demonstrating against the Israel-Hamas war. Some students
May Day Demonstrations Taking Place Across the Bay Area, Including Santa Rosa

Bay Area drivers are bracing for what could be a travel nightmare today. This first day of the month marks May Day, when workers typically take a stand for labor rights. There are dozens of protests scheduled
Petaluma Bar Where Bouncers Attacked Patron Has Permit Suspended

Petaluma has suspended the permit of a downtown bar where five bouncers were recently arrested on suspicion of beating a patron. The city confirms Jamison’s Roaring Donkey was served a 20-day suspension notice last Thursday, with the
Two Men Charged with Trying to Ship Tech from Santa Rosa to China

Federal prosecutors are investigating two men accused of illegally trying to ship technology made in Santa Rosa to China. A recently unsealed indictment says the men, both from China, tried to illegally obtain a DTX-150 Automatic Diamond
Owner Jackson Family Wines Denies Being a Co-Host for Trump Fundraiser

Despite being named a co-host, the owner of Jackson Family Wines will not be appearing at a fundraising dinner for former President Donald Trump. Barbara Banke, the co-founder of Kendall-Jackson Winery, is listed as a co-host of
Bay Area Housing Prices Up From last Year, Nearly 5-Percent for Sonoma County

Bay Area housing prices have increased significantly from last year. They are expected to stay high due to low inventory and mortgage rates still hovering above seven percent. Matt Dinapoli, CEO of Dinapoli Partners, says even with
Novato Theater site to become cafe, apartments

Buttery popcorn won’t be sold at the old Novato Theater ever again—but perhaps residents can look forward to a cranberry scone. The site of the long-shuttered movie house at 924 Grant Ave. in Novato was sold recently
Four big takeaways from Day 9 of Trump's hush money trial

Former President Donald Trump awaits the start of proceedings at Manhattan criminal court, Apr. 30, 2024, in New York City. (Curtis Means/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A Los Angeles-based attorney who represented both Stormy Daniels
Harvey Weinstein scheduled to appear in court after sex crimes conviction overturned

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles, California, on 04 October 2022. (Etienne Laurent/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Harvey Weinstein is scheduled to