Vallejo Man Sentenced To 12 Years For Fatal 2020 DUI Collision
A Vallejo man has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for a 2020 DUI collision that killed a Sausalito man and critically injured his wife. According to the Press Democrat, 42-year-old Abdulhadi Awad was driving
Dead Kayaker Found In Bodega Bay
A kayaker died Friday morning in Bodega Bay after being found unresponsive in the water near the head of the bay channel. Per the Press Democrat, a nearby mariner spotted the overturned kayak, which was equipped with
Sebastopol To Allow ADU Sales
Sebastopol has become the first city in Sonoma County to allow homeowners to sell “granny flats” or ADUs as individual condominiums, following a landmark City Council vote this week. The Press Democrat reports under the new local
Ex-husband charged with aggravated murder in slaying of Ohio couple due in court
Spencer and Monique Tepe are seen in this undated photo. (Courtesy Rob Misleh) (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A man is due in court on Monday for allegedly gunning down his ex-wife and her husband in their Ohio home and leaving
New Charter School Coming To Sonoma Valley Unified School District
The Sonoma Valley Unified School District has cleared the way for a new STEAM-focused charter school, approving the “MacArthur Park Charter School” in a 4-1 vote last Thursday. Set to open in August 2026, the school aims
Historic Cornerstone Dating Back To Late 1800s Found In Sonoma County Courthouse
A historic 1,000-pound cornerstone, originally laid in 1884 and containing a 19th-century time capsule, has been rediscovered inside the Sonoma County courthouse after being “lost” for decades. The Press Democrat reports the artifact, which served as a
Wastewater Advisories Lifted For Doran, Campbell Cove & Salmon Creek Beaches
Health officials have cleared Doran, Campbell Cove, and Salmon Creek beaches for use after tests confirmed safe water levels following a massive sewage spill in Guerneville. According to the Press Democrat, the spill, triggered by heavy storms,
Santa Rosa City Schools Looking To Parcel Tax To Avoid State Takeover
Facing a historic budget crisis, Santa Rosa City Schools is pivoting toward a citizen-led parcel tax to avoid potential state takeover and offset a massive deficit. Per the Press Democrat, the “Students First Coalition,” led by former
Luigi Mangione latest: Judge orders hearing over seizure of backpack
Luigi Mangione appears for a suppression of evidence hearing in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan Criminal Court, December 18, 2025 in New York City. (Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A federal judge
Richmond Man Sentenced To 5 Years In Sonoma County Jail For String Of Retail Thefts
A Richmond man has been sentenced to five years in prison following a massive retail theft investigation that spanned eleven California counties. The Press Democrat reports 42-year-old Shawn Naputi was linked to over 80 thefts totaling $80,000