Two Businesses Leaving Shared Storefront In Downtown Santa Rosa
A shared storefront in downtown Santa Rosa is seeing a quick exit. Blooming Coast, a plant shop, and Buck Lucky Collective, a vintage clothing store, have officially closed their retail space on Fourth Street. The Press Democrat
YWCA Raises $40,000 During Inaugural “After Hours” Fundraiser
The YWCA Sonoma County successfully held its inaugural “After Hours” fundraiser on October 3rd at the MacRostie Winery Estate House in Healdsburg. The Press Democrat reports the event raised a significant $40,000 to support the YWCA’s critical
Prosecutors Upgrade Charges In Santa Rosa Stabbing Case
Prosecutors have upgraded charges to murder in the stabbing of a Santa Rosa man. Jacob Phillips died two weeks after a fight at his West Third Street apartment. Police say Phillips and suspect Robert Mendoza knew each
SRCC Narrowly Adopts New Voting Process For Mayor & Vice Mayor
The Santa Rosa City Council has narrowly adopted a new voting process for selecting its own mayor and vice mayor, but the move has already split the council. According to the Press Democrat, approved in a 5-2
State Funds To Assist In Completion Of New Cloverdale Community Health Center
After a decade of effort, a major hurdle has been cleared for a new, full-service community health center in Cloverdale. The Press Democrat reports on Wednesday night, Senate President Mike McGuire announced the state is providing the
Animal Activist Found Guilty
A Sonoma County jury finds Berkeley animal activist Zoe Rosenberg guilty on conspiracy and misdemeanor charges for her role in a 2023 incursion at Petaluma Poultry. The 23-year-old was convicted on all counts after roughly three and
Sonoma County Supervisors Approve Revisions To Cannabis Regulations
Sonoma County supervisors approved major revisions to cannabis regulations Tuesday, classifying commercial cannabis as agriculture and making it eligible for tax breaks and Right to Farm protections. The board also endorsed rules for cultivation, sales, events, and
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks expedited appeal

Mike Coppola/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Sean “Diddy” Combs is asking a federal appeals court to expedite his appeal of his conviction on two prostitution-related charges, arguing he could finish his prison sentence before his appeal is
Detention of minors after rollback of protections sparks concern from immigrant advocates

danielfela/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Last week, Joel Camas, a 16-year-old living in the Bronx, New York, showed up for a routine immigration check-in at a federal building in the city, hoping he would be able to
States to have rapid-response National Guard units for civil disturbances by Jan. 1: Official

Al Drago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The National Guard is planning to train as many as 500 troops per state to serve as part of a rapid-response force focused on civil disturbance missions, according to a U.S.