Mahmoud Khalil ordered released by federal judge

ABC News (NEW YORK) — A federal judge has ordered the release of Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. Khalil, a green card holder who is married to an American citizen, was arrested by ICE agents in
Trump seeks to delay appeal of $83 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll case

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Justice Department and attorneys for President Donald Trump on Friday asked a federal appeals court in New York to delay oral arguments scheduled for next week in Trump’s appeal of
Eruption at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano sends lava shooting 1,000 feet in air

Gary Miller/Getty Images (HAWAII) — Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is erupting again in spectacular fashion, sending lava shooting 1,000 feet into the sky, according to the United States Geological Survey. On Friday morning, “Episode 26” of the ongoing
WaterSmart Expo Taking Place At Next Wednesday Night Market
The WaterSmart Expo is happening next Wednesday, June 25th, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wednesday Night Market in Old Courthouse Square. This free, family-friendly event is your chance to get expert advice from Santa Rosa
Petaluma Boy Suffers Significant Injuries After Firework Accident
The Press Democrat is reporting on Tuesday a Petaluma boy suffered significant injuries to his hand, arm, and chest when a firework exploded while he was holding it. Police report he is expected to make a full
Petaluma City Council Approves Budget For Next Fiscal Year
Petaluma’s City Council has just approved a $348 million budget for the next fiscal year, a 13% increase from last year. The Press Democrat reports about 28% of the budget goes to professional services and maintenance, and
Highway 101 Closure Happening This Weekend
Highway 101 in Santa Rosa is closing overnight this weekend. Closures will be in place from 8:00 p.m. tonight to 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning, and from 9:00 p.m. Saturday night to 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning. The closure
Sonoma County’s Seasonal Outdoor Burning Ban To Begin On Monday
Sonoma County’s seasonal ban on outdoor burning starts on Monday. It applies to the unincorporated areas of the county. There will be a suspension of all residential burn permits. A similar burn ban was issued by Cal
Alleged trespasser at Memphis mayor's home charged with attempted kidnapping

Memphis Police Department (MEMPHIS, Tenn.) — A man accused of trespassing at the home of the Memphis, Tennessee, mayor has been charged with attempted kidnapping and stalking, according to police, who said the suspect had a Taser,
Karen Read juror says she thinks 'collision did not occur,' blames 'sloppy police investigation' for hampering prosecution

Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald via Getty Images (BOSTON) — A woman on the jury that voted to acquit Karen Read this week on murder and manslaughter charges spoke exclusively to ABC News, telling Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman