Mary’s Pizza Shack files for bankruptcy
The longtime family-owned pizza brand Mary’s Pizza Shack announced Sept. 10 its corporation has filed for bankruptcy. According to an announcement from “Mary’s family” posted on maryspizzashack.com, the company intends to keep all current locations open. The
Ex-officers charged in Tyre Nichols beating death 'laughed' over 'dying body': prosecutor
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office via AP (MEMPHIS) — Opening statements began on Wednesday in the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged in connection with the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols. Assistant U.S.
Daniel Penny's defense team wants to 'smear' Jordan Neely in subway chokehold case, prosecutors say
Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Testimony about the psychiatric history of a man who died in a chokehold aboard a New York City subway is only meant to “smear” the victim and should be precluded from
Technology breaks new ground in North Bay construction
By Jessica Zimmer Technology is helping North Bay builders meet housing and commercial construction deadlines by making work easier, more cost-efficient and safer. Tools like software and drones also make it possible for a smaller, aging
Sonoma County Adopts A.I. Policy
Sonoma County has approved a policy for using artificial intelligence in government operations. The policy, developed by the Sonoma County Information Systems Department, includes guidelines to protect sensitive data and ensure AI usage complies with legal standards. The policy
Santa Rosa Mechanic Given 9-Year Prison Sentence for Bilking Customers
A Santa Rosa mechanic who bilked elderly victims of over $350,000 was sentenced to nine years in prison on Monday. Suede Lee Barganski operated RadRods of Norcal, a classic car repair business, and took advantage of his
Healdsburg Homeowners Sue City Over Affordable Housing Fee
Two homeowners are suing the city of Healdsburg over a $20,000 fee. The Press Democrat reports that Jessica and Chris Pilling last year built a 2,108-square-foot house and 759-square-foot accessory dwelling unit on their quarter-acre property. The
SSU Kicks Off Voter Engagement Series Today Ahead of November Election
Sonoma State University is kicking off a voter engagement series leading up to the 2024 November Election. In collaboration with various campus departments, and the League of Women Voters of Sonoma County, the “It Matters!” program aims
Windsor School Vandalized by Two Juveniles Over the Past Weekend
Two juveniles have been arrested for burglary and vandalizing Mattie Washburn School in Windsor. It happened late Saturday night when the two broke into multiple classrooms by removing the screens. Once inside, they discharged fire extinguishers into
Drug Bust in Russell Avenue Results in Two Arrests But a Third Suspect Remains at Large
Santa Rosa police have broken up a drug operation and arrested two convicted felons. In a raid on a home in the 900 block of Russell Avenue, officers found a stash of illegal drugs, including psilocybin mushrooms,