Captain sentenced to 4 years in prison for deadly boat fire

Al Seib/ Los Angeles Times (SANTA CRUZ, Ca.) — The captain of a scuba dive boat that caught fire off the California coast in 2019, killing 34 people, was sentenced to four years in federal prison on
Santa Rosa One of the Most Expensive Places to Rent for Gen Z

Santa Rosa is eighth on a list of metropolitan areas where Gen Z renters and homebuyers will pay the most for housing by the time they turn 30-years-old. According to data from Rent Cafe, Gen Z Santa
Public Input Sought for Proposed Park in Roseland

A draft environmental impact report found transforming 20 acres between Burbank and McMinn avenues in Roseland into a park would not have a significant impact on ecological resources and the surrounding neighborhood. Consultants who conducted the analysis
Santa Rosa Police Emphasize Motorcycle Awareness Month

During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May, Santa Rosa Police Department would like to remind drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. By practicing safe driving habits and taking shared responsibility on our roads, we can help
May Rain Expected This Weekend for the North Bay

This weekend is expected to be a rainy one in the North Bay. Inland areas, like Santa Rosa, could get up to a half-inch of rain between eleven o’clock tomorrow night and five o’clock Sunday afternoon. The
Pro-Palestinian Protest at SRJC’s Bertolini Quad Today

A pro-Palestinian protest is expected to happen at Santa Rosa Junior College today. It will be held in the Bertolini Quad between 11:30 a.m. and two p.m. It is organized by the SRJC Middle Eastern North African
PG&E Evaluating Equipment in North Bay Using Helicopters

From early April through mid-May, PG&E crews will survey electrical equipment, and nearby vegetation, to spot and prevent potential wildfire risk throughout Marin and Sonoma Counties. Helicopters equipped with Light Detection and Ranging sensors will evaluate PG&E
The Lacy Construction Company Leaves Clients and Workers Out to Dry

Multiple homeowners and businesses are left in the lurch after a Santa Rosa contractor has seemingly disappeared. The Press Democrat reports that Cory Lacey, through his business The Lacey Construction Company, has left a trail of more
Warning: Local Walnuts Found with E. Coli

Organic walnuts sold locally at several stores are linked with E. coli food poisoning. The walnuts, sold in bulk and produced by Gibson Farms Incorporated, are connected with at least a dozen illnesses in California and Washington
Grant Agreements Made for 20 Sonoma County Cannabis Operators

The Board of Supervisors authorized grant agreements for 20 Sonoma County cannabis operators who were impacted due to cannabis-related offenses that occurred between 1971 and 2016. The funds are being awarded through a $687,561 Cannabis Equity Grant