YWCA Sonoma County Fundraiser Raises $450-Thousand for Work with Survivors of Domestic Violence

Last Friday, the YWCA Sonoma County raised about $450-thousand dollars to help survivors of domestic violence at their fundraiser called “Gather 2024: Women, Wine, Chefs and Cheese.” It was hosted at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn &
Old Arthritic Horse in Forestville Saved by Firefighters

A 25-year-old horse with arthritis in Forestville has been rescued. About two weeks ago, Ember was found on the ground, struggling to regain her footing, and losing feeling in her legs. It’s thought she was like this
Laken Riley murder suspect indicted on 10 counts in University of Georgia campus slaying
Getty Images – STOCK (ATHENS, Ga.) — The suspect accused of killing 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley has been formally indicted on murder and other offenses in connection with the brutal slaying on the University of Georgia
Petaluma Library Renovations to Likely Start in July

Renovations to the Petaluma Public Library will likely begin in July. An update on the renovation was given at this week’s Petaluma City Council meeting where the $3.7 million dollar project is intended to modernize the library
Several Massage Businesses in Santa Rosa Being Investigated

Santa Rosa code enforcement officials are investigating eight massage businesses. The businesses may be operating without the proper certifications. Those allegations turned out to be true during two investigations in February. At one business, none of the
Santa Rosa’s Summerfield Cinemas Closing Down to Become a Planet Fitness

A popular movie theater in east Santa Rosa is slated to be replaced by a gym. A public notice sent to neighbors this week says there are plans to turn Summerfield Cinemas, across from Howarth Park, into
Newsom Backs New Housing Bill with New Income Categories

Governor Gavin Newsom is supporting a bill from San Diego Assembly member Chris Ward that would focus housing plans in California on the homeless. Assembly Bill 3093 would change the goals from providing housing for those making
Judge Finds Flood Water Releases into Russian River are Harming Salmon Population

Flood-control releases into the Russian River are violating the Endangered Species Act. That’s what a federal judge ruled on Monday, saying the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has disturbed salmon populations by releasing water from Coyote Valley
Protesters In Santa Rosa Call Attention to Murdered and Missing Indigenous People

A demonstration to call attention to missing and murdered indigenous people was held outside of Santa Rosa City Hall. About 150 people wearing red and carrying signs attended the demonstration on Tuesday. First, the crowd marched a
Free Personal Pizzas Today for Public Safety Workers at North Bay Mountain Mike’s Pizza

Mountain Mikes Pizza is honoring Public Safety Workers with free pizza today! All 17 locations throughout Northern California are offering free personal sized pizzas to Police Department and Fire Department employees today, May 8th, from 11am to