Santa Rosa Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges After Shooting At SRPD
A Santa Rosa man is facing serious charges after a police chase that involved gunfire. Emilio Torres, 23, is accused of robbing a man at gunpoint and fleeing the scene in the victim’s minivan. Police pursued Torres,
Occidental Restaurant To Relocate Later This Year
Hazel Restaurant in Occidental is set to relocate later this year. The popular eatery, known for its Cal-Italian cuisine and Michele Wimborough’s renowned desserts, has been a beloved local spot for nearly a decade. The current building
SRJC Football Coach Retiring After 24 Years With Program
Santa Rosa Junior College head football coach Lenny Wagner is retiring after 12 seasons at the helm of the program. The school made the announcement on social media and in a press release on Thursday. Wagner was
Beloved Burbank Elementary School Teacher Dies At 59
Ernesto Sanchez, a beloved teacher at Burbank Elementary School in Santa Rosa for nearly four decades, passed away on January 8th at the age of 59 after a battle with cancer. Sanchez was known for his deep
Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore Announces Bid For State Senate
Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore is announcing his bid for state Senate. Gore wants the seat currently held by Mike McGuire, who will be termed out of the state legislature in two years. Gore is the first
Reports Of Federal Immigration Raids In Sonoma County Are Unfounded
Recent reports of federal immigration raids in Sonoma County are unfounded. It comes after a series of arrests made by Customs and Border Protection officials in the Bakersfield area last week. Federal authorities confirm more than 70
Sebastopol Businesses Upset With City Council’s Waste Hauler Decision
Sebastopol businesses are outraged over the city council’s decision to switch waste haulers, a move that will significantly increase costs for many. The new contract with Sonoma County Resource Recovery will dramatically increase recycling and composting fees
Santa Rosa City Schools & Classified Staff Union Resume Negotiations
Negotiations have resumed between the Santa Rosa City Schools district and its classified staff union after a lengthy impasse. Classified staff, including janitors, cafeteria workers, and other essential personnel, are seeking a significant raise, arguing that their
Russian River Residents & Businesses Concerned With Recent FEMA Flood Maps
New flood maps released by FEMA are causing major concerns for residents and businesses along the lower Russian River in Sonoma County. The updated maps significantly expand flood risk zones, impacting property values, insurance rates, and the
Santa Rosa To Host Community Meeting With Mayor Stapp & Vice Mayor Alvarez
Santa Rosa residents are invited to a community meeting next Monday, January 27th, at 6 PM. The meeting, hosted by Mayor Mark Stapp and Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, will be held at the Finley Community Center. This