Rohnert Park Advances New Downtown District Plans
Rohnert Park leaders are moving forward with plans for a new downtown district. The City Council is expected to approve the $11.2 million sale of the 30-acre State Farm Drive property to developer CenterCal Properties tonight. The
SVUSD Board of Trustees To Hold Special Meeting Concerning Superintendent Search
The Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting today, Tuesday, November 18th, to move forward with its superintendent search. Per the Sonoma Index-Tribune, the board will review input gathered from various
Rain Expected To Return As Early As Tomorrow
Northern California will see calmer weather with sunnier skies starting today. The National Weather Service in Sacramento says periods of light rain and mountain snow could continue, with isolated thunderstorms possible. In the Sierra, snow levels are
SRPD Releases Numbers From Last Week’s DUI Checkpoint
Santa Rosa Police conducted a DUI checkpoint Friday night at Farmers Lane and Patio Court, resulting in one arrest for driving under the influence. From 8 p.m. to midnight, officers contacted over 1,000 vehicles. In addition to
Graton Town Square To Become Public Park
The site of the historic Baker’s Lunch and Gas is officially becoming a public park. Per the Press Democrat, the Graton Community Services District successfully secured a $750,000 grant from the Sonoma County Ag & Open Space
Vehicle Fire Outside Of Sonoma City Limits Hospitalizes Two
Fire officials in Sonoma County report that a vehicle fire spread to a trailer over the weekend, seriously injuring two people just outside Sonoma city limits. According to the Sonoma Index-Tribune, the incident occurred around 12:30 p.m.
IOLERO Says SCSD Failed To Fully Investigate Discrimination Allegation
Sonoma County’s watchdog, IOLERO, says the Sheriff’s Office failed to fully investigate an allegation that a deputy discriminated against an assault victim in Guerneville last year. The Press Democrat reports the oversight agency found the Sheriff’s internal
Judge temporarily blocks deployment of National Guard into Memphis

Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (NEW YORK) –A Tennessee judge on Monday night blocked the deployment of National Guard into Memphis, concluding that Gov. Bill Lee exceeded his authority by sending troops into the city.
Federal agents to begin immigration operations in Raleigh, mayor says

Ryan Murphy/Getty Images (RALEIGH, N.C.) — The mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, said that federal agents would be continuing their operations in the area Tuesday after Federal agents fanned out across nearby Charlotte over the weekend, detaining