Trump files $15 billion defamation suit against New York Times, Penguin Random House
Win McNamee/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — President Donald Trump is seeking $15 billion in damages from The New York Times and Penguin Random House in a defamation lawsuit that alleges the newspaper and publisher engaged in a campaign to
13 people hurt in 2 mass shootings at Minneapolis homeless encampments on the same day
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks to the media following a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School on August 27, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) (MINNEAPOLIS) — At least 13 people have been wounded, five critically,
Sonoma County To Host Another Public Meeting Over Redevelopment Plan Of Former Sonoma Developmental Center
Sonoma County is taking another shot at getting its redevelopment plan for the former Sonoma Developmental Center property approved. According to the Press Democrat, the county is hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, September 25, at Altamira
Novato Planning Commission Approves New Self-Storage Complex
The Novato Planning Commission has approved a new self-storage complex at 501 Davidson Street, despite opposition from nearby residents. The Marin Independent Journal reports the decision was unanimous and does not require a City Council vote. Residents
Lake County DA Investigating In-Custody Death
Authorities have identified a man who died last week after being taken into custody by Lake County deputies. Fifty-year-old Ryan Vandever, of Colorado, was handcuffed Tuesday in Kelseyville Community Park after reportedly refusing medical care and struggling
SRJC Mascot Gets New Costume For New School Year
Santa Rosa Junior College’s Rosco the Bear Cub has a new look for the new school year. The mascot was in need of some threads after getting a new body suit. The Press Democrat reports the college’s
Sonoma City Council To Consider Second Dispensary
The Sonoma City Council is set to consider allowing a second cannabis dispensary in the city. The discussion comes after residents and a local advocacy group argued that having only one dispensary creates a monopoly, leading to
Local Citizen’s Group Drops Lawsuit Against Petaluma
A local citizens’ group has dropped its lawsuit against the city of Petaluma over a controversial downtown development ordinance. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports the Petaluma Historic Advocates had sued to stop a plan that would allow for
Santa Rosa City Council Considering Closing Off Portion Of 4th Street To Vehicle Traffic
Santa Rosa city officials are taking a cautious approach to a proposal that would close a portion of Fourth Street to vehicle traffic. According to the Press Democrat, the idea, which has been debated for decades, would
Cloverdale Man Arrested In Healdsburg Church
A Cloverdale man was arrested Sunday after a minutes-long struggle inside a Healdsburg church. Police say 40-year-old Arturo Rodriguez Herrera was spotted riding a bike with outstanding warrants for probation violations and felony burglary. He reportedly fled