Jake Haro, father of missing baby Emmanuel Haro, sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for murder
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Jake Haro, the father of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after he pleaded guilty to the baby’s murder. He was also sentenced to
Sonoma State—after the dust settles
Earlier this year in January, Sonoma State University announced it was in a significant financial dilemma—and critical budget reductions would be necessary to address a projected deficit of $21 million. Seemingly Draconian cuts to staple degree programs,
Judge extends block on National Guard deployment into Portland
U.S. National Guard in Washington D.C. (Kay Nietfeld/picture alliance via Getty Images) (PORTLAND, Ore.) — A federal judge on Sunday extended her order blocking President Donald Trump from sending National Guard troops into Portland, continuing the legal
Calistoga Joint Unified School District Opens New STEM Building
The Calistoga Joint Unified School District just cut the ribbon on a sparkling $19 million new STEM building, funded by local school bonds totaling $83 million. However, after voters approved over eight years ago, progress stalled. The
Local Culinary Legend Remembered
Dozens of prominent chefs, restaurateurs, and winemakers gathered to praise Ash for elevating local dining through his commitment to fresh, seasonal, and regionally sourced ingredients, often paired with local wines. According to the Press Democrat, friends and
New Advocacy Group Formed To Sway Public Opinion On Appellation Petaluma Project
Proponents of the controversial Appellation Petaluma luxury hotel have formed a new advocacy group, Renaissance Petaluma, launching an energetic campaign to sway public opinion. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports led by local business owners and celebrity chef Charlie
Recreational Crab Season Opens Amid Health Advisory
The recreational Dungeness crab season opened Saturday along the Sonoma Coast. State officials are warning about dangerous levels of domoic acid in the crabs’ internal organs. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the California Department
Arrest Made In Cash Scam Sting
A man was arrested Thursday for allegedly acting as a courier in a cash scam targeting Windsor residents. Investigators said scammers posed as federal officials, telling victims their bank accounts were compromised and instructing them to withdraw
Santa Rosa’s Unionized Teachers Demand Outside Audit
Hundreds of Santa Rosa’s unionized teachers and staff gathered last week to demand an outside audit of district finances. The rally reflects growing distrust in Santa Rosa City Schools leadership to address the district’s ongoing budget woes.