Sonoma County Cracks Down on E-Scooters
Public safety officials across Sonoma County are issued a blunt warning to parents and teens: follow the rules for e-bikes and e-scooters, or prepare for hefty fines and impounded rides. The Press Democrat reports from Cloverdale to
Petaluma Cuts Ties with North Bay Animal Services Following Abuse Allegations
Petaluma is officially cutting ties with its animal shelter provider following a disturbing animal welfare scandal. The Petaluma City Council voted Monday night to terminate its contract with the nonprofit North Bay Animal Services. The move comes
Medical Emergency Linked to Santa Rosa Hillside Crash
Santa Rosa police are investigating a Tuesday evening crash that sent a vehicle tumbling toward the Santa Rosa Creek. The accident occurred around 5 p.m. on Fourth Street near Rogers Way. Authorities say an 87-year-old Santa Rosa
High-Stakes Legal War Rocks Sonoma County
A decades-long partnership between two of California’s most powerful figures has exploded into a multimillion-dollar legal battle. According to the Press Democrat, grocery magnate and billionaire Ron Burkle has filed a lawsuit against his former protégé, Sonoma
Santa Rosa Man Sentenced for Shopping Center Shooting
A Santa Rosa man will spend at least five decades behind bars for a 2024 shooting that terrorized a local shopping center. The Press Democrat reports forty-three-year-old Steven Carter Strawn was sentenced Wednesday to 50 years to
Losing Sleep: Daylight Saving Time Sparks Health Warning
Brace yourselves for a shorter weekend. This Sunday, most of the nation will “spring forward” for Daylight Saving Time, but health experts warn the lost hour is more than just an inconvenience—it’s a public health risk. Per
Healdsburg’s Hotel Trio Sold to New York Investment Firm
A staple of Healdsburg’s luxury lodging scene has changed hands. New York-based AWH Partners announced it has finalized the purchase of Hotel Trio for $38 million. The North Bay Business Journal reports the 122-room, all-suite property on
Petaluma Target Hit Twice: Four Suspects in Custody
Petaluma’s Target store was the scene of two separate theft incidents Thursday, leading to the arrest of four people in a single evening. According to the Petaluma Argus-Courier, the first incident occurred around 6 p.m. Police say
Charter flights set to return stranded Americans as travelers scramble amid Iran war, State Dept. says
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt displays steps for U.S. citizens in the Middle East to take following U.S. strikes on Iran as she speaks during a news briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room