Sonoma Man Arrested For Series of Thefts
A familiar face is back in trouble with the law in Sonoma County. Michael Chilton, 44, was arrested last week for a series of thefts, echoing similar crimes he was arrested for in 2024. Chilton’s latest arrest
Rohnert Park Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder
A man from Rohnert Park is facing prison time after being convicted of first-degree murder. A jury convicted 25-year-old Daniel Carrillo on Tuesday. The verdict comes after nine years of legal delays and a mistrial last year.
Another Atmospheric River Set To Hit The North Bay
Sonoma and Napa counties are bracing for yet another strong atmospheric river that will bring heavy rain and strong winds. The National Weather Service says the storm system, arriving tonight, will bring two to three inches of
Sonoma County Conducts Annual Point-In-Time Homeless Count
Volunteers fanned out across Petaluma and Sonoma County last week for the annual Point-In-Time homeless count. The count, mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, provides a snapshot of sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing
Informational Picket To Be Held At Providence Hospitals & Facilities
Healthcare workers are planning to hold an informational picket at local Providence hospitals and facilities today. The picket is planned by workers in Sonoma, Napa and Humboldt counties. They are calling for higher wages and higher staffing
Sonoma County Creates Standalone Registrar of Voters Department
Sonoma County is taking steps to ensure the integrity of its elections. The Board of Supervisors this week approved the creation of a standalone Registrar of Voters department, separating it from the Clerk-Recorder-Assessor’s office. The board also
Rincon Valley Union School District Board of Trustees Votes To Lay Off 65 Full-Time Employees
The Rincon Valley Union School District is facing severe budget constraints, forcing drastic cuts. The Board of Trustees voted this week to lay off the equivalent of 65 full-time employees at the end of the school year.
Sonoma County Supervisors Establish Spending Plan For Opioid Settlement Funds
Sonoma County now has a spending plan in place for its more than $16.1 million dollars in opioid settlement funds. The spending plan was approved by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The money will
Construction Continues On Multi-Million Dollar Projects Despite Looming School Closures
Even as Santa Rosa City Schools prepares to close several campuses to address a massive budget deficit, construction continues on multi-million dollar projects at two of the most likely closure sites. Montgomery High School is getting a
Molti Amici Owner Sues Former Co-Owner For $1.5 Million
The drama surrounding the now-shuttered Michelin-honored Healdsburg restaurant, Molti Amici, continues. Owner Jason Cutrer and his companies are suing former co-owner Jonny Barr for more than $1.5 million. The lawsuit, filed in Sonoma County, alleges fraud, embezzlement,