Petaluma Man Pleas ‘No Contest’ to Manslaughter Over Father’s Death
A 21-year-old Petaluma man has accepted a plea deal for the 2022 killing of his dad. On Friday, Christopher Hopkins pleaded no contest to manslaughter for killing James Woodworth Hopkins Jr. in their Petaluma home. Hopkins’ attorney
High Speed Motorcycle Chase Through Sonoma and Mendocino Counties Ends in Two Arrests
A motorcycle rider and passenger were arrested after a high speed chase ended at the Santa Rosa Plaza. On Saturday near Healdsburg, a Suzuki street bike fled from CHP at a high rate of speed going northbound
Petaluma Woman Arrested for Attacking Man with Machete; No One Injured
A 50 year-old Petaluma woman has been arrested after attacking a man with a machete. Last Thursday afternoon, police were called to a residence on the 700 block of Marin Way to reports of a woman trying
Sonoma County Gas Prices Up Slightly to $4.88 for Gallon of Regular
The average gas price in Sonoma County is inching up a bit but still remains below five dollars per gallon. Today’s average is $4.88 for a gallon of regular gas. That’s three cents higher than last Monday.
Windsor Creek Elementary May Become New Housing Site for School Staff and Teachers
Housing could be coming to the now shuttered Windsor Creek Elementary School. Gallaher Community Housing and Windsor Unified School District have entered into an exclusive negotiation agreement for six months to provide at least 368 rental apartments
Prices in Sonoma County Jail Commissary Up 10-Percent
Commissary prices in Sonoma County Jail are on the rise. The Press Democrat reports, in the past year, the costs of basic hygiene products, snacks and writing materials have gone up by ten percent or more. That’s
Supporters of Measure J Banning Factory CAFOs in Petaluma
Supporters of Measure J are making their voices heard as the November election draws closer. On Saturday, more than 100 people gathered in Penry Park in Petaluma, then marched two-and-a-half miles across the city in support of
Dante Capone and Amber Elias are the Winners of the Santa Rosa Marathon
Twenty-seven-year-old Dante Capone is the winner of the 16th annual Santa Rosa Marathon. Capone, who grew up in Sebastopol, finished Sunday’s race with a time of two hours, 24 minutes and 18 seconds. He also won Saturday’s
Windsor Hosting Economic Planning Meeting Tonight at 6 PM
The Town of Windsor is hosting a community workshop to get input for an Economic Development Strategic Plan. It would provide clear direction for economic growth while outlining specific goals, strategies, and measures to enhance our local economy
The Barlow Hotel Finally Moving Forward
A long-awaited hotel project is finally moving forward at The Barlow in Sebastopol. Developer Barney Aldridge has been working on plans for The Barlow Hotel for over a decade, but various delays and changes have pushed back