Sonoma Sheriff Helicopter Henry-1 Makes Several Rescues in Trione-Annadel State Park
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Helicopter Henry-1 had to make two rescues inside Trione-Annadel State Park on Tuesday. First, a mountain biker went down in the vicinity of Steve’s Trail and Richardson Trail. Ground rescuers located the biker who
Controversial Humboldt County Judge Kreis Resigns
Humboldt County Judge Gregory Kreis resigned on Monday, vowing to never serve as a California judicial officer again as part of a stipulated agreement with the Commission on Judicial Performance. Kreis was accused of many acts, largely
Santa Rosa Police Planning DUI Checkpoint Friday Night
Santa Rosa police will screen drivers this weekend during a DUI checkpoint. Police will be stationed from 6 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday at an undisclosed location. The focus of the checkpoint is to stop drivers
More Pickleball Courts Could be Coming to Santa Rosa Parks
More pickleball courts could be coming to Santa Rosa parks. Parks staff are proposing to redesign tennis courts at Howarth Memorial Park and Galvin Community Park into new pickleball courts. The staff recommends converting the two southernmost
Harassment Claimed within SRJC’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Department
Santa Rosa Junior College is facing allegations of sexual discrimination within its Agriculture and Natural Resources Department. The Press Democrat interviewed a half-dozen women working within the department who say their complaints of discrimination have not been
Developer Ken Mattson’s Wife Was Hit with State Tax Liens
Ken Mattson, the Sonoma Valley real estate developer who is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice in connection with alleged investment improprieties, is not the only member of his family dealing with financial struggle. Stacy
Hidden Valley Elementary School Teacher Suspended for Hitting Student
A Hidden Valley Elementary School teacher has been suspended after being accused of hitting a student. The Press Democrat reports that a parent called Santa Rosa police on May 3rd to say a 3rd grade teacher had
Nearly 100 Unit Housing Project Approved in Sebastopol
Sebastopol has approved a housing project at the north end of town that could bring up to 96 housing units to the city. The city’s Design Review Board approved final details of the project during a May
Large Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Today and Tomorrow Just North of Lake Sonoma
A large prescribed burn is scheduled for late Thursday and into Friday north of Lake Sonoma. The Northern Sonoma County Fire District, along with other fire agencies, will start a prescribed burn in the early evening hours
Cotati Police Advisory Group Might Be Coming Back After Prolonged Absence
The City of Cotati is poised to bring back its police advisory group after nearly 30 years. The Press Democrat reports that the Cotati City Council is considering bringing the group back, and that move could be