Police Identify Santa Rosa Man Killed In Apartment Shooting

A man who was shot to death at an apartment complex in southeast Santa Rosa has been identified as 20-year-old Benjamin Adair. Adair died last Saturday night, after being shot in the neck. A suspect, 23-year-old Devin
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Monday’s Shooting In Southwest Santa Rosa

Two men are behind bars in connection with a woman’s death in Santa Rosa. The woman was found shot to death on a sidewalk in the southwest corner of the city on Monday. One of the suspects,
Petaluma Bicyclist Dead After Vehicle Collision

A Petaluma bicyclist has died following a collision with a vehicle earlier this month. The crash occurred on January 11th at the intersection of Industrial Avenue and Corona Road. A driver making a right turn struck the
Former Santa Rosa Resident Dies Weeks After Winning Lawsuit Against Sonoma County

A former Santa Rosa resident reportedly died just weeks after settling a federal civil rights lawsuit with Sonoma County for $120,000. La’Marcus McDonald died in Chicago last October at the age of 40. McDonald’s death was not
Northern California Public Media To Renovate Rohnert Park Headquarters

Northern California Public Media is getting a major upgrade as renovations have begun on their new, much larger headquarters in Rohnert Park. The 24,000-square-foot building, purchased last year, is triple the size of their old space. This
Napa County Conducts Annual Point-In-Time Homeless Count

Napa County conducted its annual point-in-time homeless count this week, with teams fanning out across the county in the early morning hours. Teams searched known encampment areas, including spots along the Napa River, noting the number of
School Leaders & Law Enforcement In Sonoma Valley To Prioritize Safety Amid Federal Immigration Enforcement

In Sonoma Valley, law enforcement and school leaders are reassuring residents that they will prioritize the safety of everyone, regardless of immigration status, amidst ongoing concerns about federal immigration enforcement. Sonoma Police Chief Brandon Cutting emphasized that
Santa Rosa Kaiser Earns Recognition From American Nurses Credentialing Center

Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center has joined an elite group of hospitals nationwide, earning Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. After a rigorous four-year process, the hospital received official word of the honor at
SSU’s Proposed Budget Cuts Facing Tons Of Backlash

Sonoma State University’s proposed budget cuts are facing fierce opposition. Students, faculty, and alumni rallied at the CSU Board of Trustees meeting, protesting the plan to slash $20 million, including eliminating athletics and closing academic programs. Speakers
Santa Rosa City Council Approves Cuts Amid Budget Crisis

Santa Rosa is taking steps to address a budget shortfall. The City Council approved cuts, including eliminating vacant positions and reducing spending, to save $4 million. A larger deficit looms, potentially reaching $36 million in a few