PG&E’s Planned Water Flow Reduction Frustrating Potter Valley Residents
PG&E’s planned reduction in water flow from Lake Pillsbury has sparked frustration among Potter Valley farmers and ranchers, who say the change was made without proper communication. The Press Democrat reports the utility says the dip in
Santa Rosa French-American Charter School Moving To Former Santa Rosa Middle School Campus
The Santa Rosa French-American Charter School is moving to the former Santa Rosa Middle School campus for the 2026-27 school year. The Press Democrat the move is part of the district’s strategy to address its budget deficit.
Petaluma Police Announce Upcoming Road Work & DUI Checkpoint
Petaluma drivers should be aware of two upcoming traffic disruptions this week. The first is for water line upgrades happening at the intersection of Rainier Avenue and North McDowell Boulevard. According to the Petaluma Argus-Courier, the work
Petaluma City Schools Looking For New Parcel Tax Approval
Facing a $5 million deficit and a mass exodus of teachers, the Petaluma City Schools district is asking voters to approve a new parcel tax. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports the measure would charge over 20,000 property owners
Grass Fire In Petaluma Contained Within 30 Minutes
A grass fire in west Petaluma sparked concern yesterday afternoon, but was quickly contained by local firefighters. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports the blaze, which started near Windsor Drive and D Street, threatened the Scott Ranch housing development
Sonoma County’s Top Admin To Retire Next Year
Sonoma County’s top administrator will be retiring early next year. Sonoma County Executive Officer Maria Christina Rivera announced her upcoming retirement on Wednesday. She has been in the role since January of 2023, when she was given
Santa Rosa Man Identified As Pilot Who Died In Crash Off Humboldt County Coast
The man who died in a plane crash off the Humboldt County coast last Sunday was a Santa Rosa resident. On Wednesday, authorities identified the man who died as the pilot, 48-year-old Brian Mariette. The small plane
Security Guard Arrested For Posing As Police Officer & Sexually Assaulting Woman In Car
A security guard is behind bars on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in Santa Rosa. Peni Cere is accused of sexually assaulting the woman in July, after posing as a police officer and threatening to call
Dump Truck Driver Facing Charges One Year After Deadly Crash
Nearly a year later, a dump truck driver from Santa Rosa is facing a charge in connection with a crash that killed a retired teacher. The dozen-vehicle pileup happened on Highway 12 last August 29th. Seventy-eight-year-old Pat
Sonoma & Napa Counties Under Heat Advisories
Inland Sonoma and Napa counties are facing a heat advisory today. It will be in place from ten a.m. to ten p.m. The National Weather Service is calling for highs in the mid-90s, including in Santa Rosa.