Cash Clash In The 4th District
Longtime North Bay Congressman Mike Thompson is facing a rare and expensive primary challenge as he seeks a 15th term in California’s 4th District. The Press Democrat reports political newcomer Eric Jones actually out-raised the veteran incumbent
Rohnert Park Couple Arrested For Theft Operation
Santa Rosa police have arrested a Rohnert Park couple following a string of thefts at Oliver’s Market that uncovered a much larger identity theft operation. Detectives identified 38-year-old Cody Benson and 31-year-old Mariah McGovern as suspects after
Windsor Revises Rules With New “Disturbing The Peace” Ordinance
Windsor is cranking down the volume on neighborhood disturbances with a newly approved “disturbing the peace” ordinance set to take effect March 4. According to the Press Democrat, the update targets everything from excessively loud music and
Petaluma Police Arrest DUI Driver Following High-Speed Chase
A Petaluma man is back behind bars after leading police on a high-speed chase through residential streets with a blood-alcohol level more than two and a half times the legal limit. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports officers originally
Santa Rosa Man Found Guilty For 2023 Murder By A Second Jury
A second jury has found a Santa Rosa man guilty of second-degree murder for a fatal stabbing outside a local bar three years ago. Braulio Garcia III was convicted Wednesday for the 2023 killing of Asante VanDyke
Car Crashes Into Sonoma County Fire Engine In Windsor
A Sonoma County fire engine responding to an emergency was involved in a crash Wednesday afternoon in Windsor. Per the Press Democrat, the engine was traveling with its lights and sirens on when it collided with a
Windsor Housing Proposal Seeing Pushback
Windsor residents and city leaders are pushing back on a proposal to transform the shuttered Windsor Creek Elementary School into a 368-unit housing complex for teachers and school staff. According to the Press Democrat, during a packed
SRPD Announces Another “Missing Person Monday” Case Resolution
The Santa Rosa Police Department just concluded its latest “Missing Person Monday” social media campaign, and it’s chalking up another win for community-led tips. The Press Democrat reports one case was officially resolved after 68-year-old Harvey Thompson
Clearlake Animal Shelter Taken Over By New Nonprofit
A new nonprofit has officially taken over the Clearlake Animal Shelter following reports of “deplorable” and inhumane conditions under previous management. Per the Lake County Record-Bee, the Clearlake Animal Association stepped in this week after officials discovered
Santa Rosa City Council Directs Staff To Draft “ICE-Free Zone” Rules
Santa Rosa officials are moving closer to enacting new policies that would block federal immigration agents from using city property, like parking lots and offices, for enforcement operations. The City Council directed staff to draft the “ICE-free