New Southern BBQ Restaurant Coming to Old Spot for Third Street Aleworks

A southern barbecue restaurant incoming to downtown Santa Rosa. The Press Democrat reports that Downtown Barbecue will open in early November at the spot of recently closed Townes restaurant, formerly Third Street Aleworks. New signage for the
Santa Rosa Looking at Making Budget Cuts in January 2025

Large budget cuts are likely coming to Santa Rosa in the new year. On Tuesday, the city council backed most budget cut suggestions brought by city staff that could see up to $29-million being cut. Staff found
Defendant in Hotel Healdsburg Death Case Takes the Stand

A man from Santa Rosa, accused of killing another man in a confrontation at Hotel Healdsburg, says he never meant to hurt him. Romario Cisneros testified in Sonoma County Superior Court on Wednesday, saying he was only
Rohnert Park Enters Negotiations for Downtown Project

Rohnert Park is moving closer to creating its long sought after downtown. It has formally entered negotiations for its 400-million-dollar downtown project. On Tuesday, the Rohnert Park City Council approved an exclusive negotiation agreement with El Segundo-based
Assembly Contenders Both Appear at Rally for Santa Rosa School Employees

Santa Rosa City Councilman Chris Rogers is showing solidarity for classified Santa Rosa City Schools district employees. On Wednesday, Rogers, who is running for state assembly, joined employees who were rallying outside of a school board meeting
Flights Start Between Sonoma County and Salt Lake City Through Avelo Airlines

Avelo Airlines has started flights from the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Salt Lake City. Beginning today, Avelo will operate this route twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays utilizing Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. Travelers
One Injured, Another Arrested in Santa Rosa Stabbing

One man was stabbed with non-life threatening injuries in Santa Rosa. On Tuesday night, deputies responded to a reported stabbing on the 800 block of Ludwig Avenue. They found one man who was stabbed who refused to
LA DA will announce decision on potential resentencing of the Menendez brothers Thursday

Ted Soqui/Sygma via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said he will announce his decision on Thursday regarding the potential resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who are each serving two consecutive
Men convicted in Ahmaud Arbery's murder ask for new trial

Ahmaud Arbery, Courtesy Arbery family (BRUNSWICK, Ga.) — The three Georgia men convicted in the 2020 killing of 25-year-old jogger Ahmaud Arbery are in court Thursday to ask for a new trial in the murder case. One of the men, Travis
Murderer inspired by TV crime shows set to be sentenced for brutal killing, dismembering of woman

Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — When Cory Martin wanted to know how to cover up a grisly crime and dispose of a murder victim’s dismembered body, he turned to television, watching “The First 48” and “Dexter”