Santa Rosa Man Arrested On Multiple Firearms Charges

Early Monday morning, a Santa Rosa Police Officer pulled over a vehicle on Cleveland Avenue near Steele Lane for a traffic violation. During the stop, the officer found a loaded 9mm handgun in the center console. The
Healthy Petaluma District & Foundation Awards $500,000 In Grants To 11 Local Organizations

The Healthy Petaluma District and Foundation has awarded $500,000 in grants to 11 local organizations focused on improving the well-being of youth in southern Sonoma County. The grants will support a variety of programs, including mental health
Teenager Injured During Shooting At Comstock Middle School

A 15-year-old boy was injured in a shooting yesterday afternoon near Hilliard Comstock Middle School in Santa Rosa. Police say the shooting stemmed from a fight between the victim and two other teenage boys, believed to be
Sonoma Splash Launches Pilot Program At Sassarini Elementary School

Sonoma Splash is launching a pilot program to teach all second-grade students at Sassarini Elementary School how to swim. The program, funded by a private donor, aims to equip young children with essential water safety skills. Sonoma
SRFD Contains Fire At St. Vincent de Paul Commons To Unit of Origin

Santa Rosa firefighters responded to a fire at St. Vincent de Paul Commons last night. Crews arrived to find smoke coming from an apartment and rescued a woman trapped inside. The fire was contained to the unit
SRPD Investigating Reports Of Suspicious Driver Attempting To Lure Young Girls

Santa Rosa Police are investigating reports of a suspicious driver who may have been attempting to lure young girls. On Friday afternoon, multiple witnesses reported seeing a man driving a black Jeep slowly following teenage girls as
Nuestra Comunidad Opens New Resilience Center In Windsor

A local nonprofit, Nuestra Comunidad, has opened a new resilience center in Windsor. Founded by veteran 911 dispatcher Alma Bowen, the center aims to enhance community preparedness for emergencies, from natural disasters to health crises. The center
SMART Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Petaluma North Station

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) celebrated the grand opening of its new Petaluma North station yesterday. The station is expected to serve thousands of residents and students, providing convenient access to the rail line. Elected officials praised
New FEMA Flood Zone Maps Impact Property Values Along Russian River

Sonoma County residents are facing uncertainty after new flood zone maps were released by FEMA, impacting property values and development in areas along the Russian River. The new maps designate some 2,500 properties as higher flood risk,
US Department of the Interior Approves 68 Acres of Land For Shiloh Resort & Casino

The Biden Administration is approving the Koi Nation’s plans to build a major resort-casino near Windsor. That’s despite resistance from neighboring tribes and several politicians in Northern California. For more than three years, the plans have been