Santa Rosa Police Find Handgun Amidst Gang Members
A gun was found by Santa Rosa police while contacting a group of juveniles and adults known to be on probation. Last night, officers patrolling Sunset Avenue and McMinn Avenue in Santa Rosa noticed the group, many
Townes Restaurant announces closing
Townes Restaurant & Bar is closing after only 10 months dishing up “Old World” cuisine at 610 Third St. in Santa Rosa. The business announced its demise this week in an email to customers. Townes opened to
Healdsburg Police Warn of Scam Involving Bitcoin
There’s a new warning for those who live in Healdsburg. Police say don’t fall for scammers threatening to leak personal information if they don’t get two-thousand dollars sent by Bitcoin. It’s part of a letter going around
Downtown Santa Rosa Restaurant and Bar Closes After Only Nine Months of Operation
Townes, a downtown Santa Rosa restaurant and bar, is closing its doors after 9 months in business. Sebastopol restaurateur Lowell Sheldon, one of partners who opened Townes, was accused multiple times of sexual harassment in 2021 at
Sonoma County Homelessness Point in Time Count Higher in 2024 Than 2023
Sonoma County is seeing an increase in Homelessness. The final point in time count for 2024 shows an overall increase of the county’s homelessness by 11-percent from 2023. Over 5,550 people were counted as homeless in 2024.
Sonoma County Superintendent Calls Out Congress Over Gun Violence After Georgia School Shooting
Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Amie Carter has released a statement following the deadly school shooting in Georgia Wednesday. She says that this incident, quote, “underscores yet again Congress’s failure to act to address gun violence.”
Sonoma County Officially Suspends Ban on Gas Appliances in New Buildings
Sonoma County is suspending its ban on natural gas and propane appliances in new construction. The move comes after the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a federal law overrides such a ban from being
Heat Advisory Across Bay Area Extended Until Friday Night
A heat advisory is in place for much of the North Bay through eight o’clock tomorrow tonight. Affected cities include Santa Rosa, Cloverdale and Napa. Today’s high temperatures are expected to range from the mid-90s to 105
Rohnert Park Forgoes Local Elections Due to Lack of Candidates or Measures
Rohnert Park will save nearly $90-thousand dollars this fall by cancelling their local election. No one filed to run against the three incumbent council members, and there are no local city measures to decide. Rohnert Park voters
PG&E Asking for Another Rate Hike to Pay for Damage in Winter Storms
Millions of Californians are dreading another power bill increase. They just began paying about seven dollars more this month for electricity and gas and now PG&E wants to tack on another six-bucks. The company says it’s to