Appeals Court Sides with Sheriff Watchdog in Subpoena Battle
A state appellate court has dealt a major blow to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, ruling that deputies must comply with subpoenas issued by the county’s civilian oversight agency. The decision centers on a whistleblower investigation involving
Measure O Hits Midpoint with Major Expansion in Care
Sonoma County’s Measure O is hitting its five-year milestone with a glowing report card on local mental health and homelessness services. According to a new report presented to the Board of Supervisors, the voter-approved sales tax generated
Sonoma County Unveils Its Biggest Visitor Guide Yet
Sonoma County Tourism is thinking big for 2026, officially releasing a massive 152-page visitor guide designed to draw more “intentional” travelers to the region. This year’s edition is the largest to date, featuring deep dives into the
Santa Rosa Schools Rename Spring Holiday
Santa Rosa City Schools is officially turning the page on its March 31st holiday, voting to rename the day “Farmworkers Day.” The school board approved the change Wednesday night, stripping labor leader Cesar Chavez’s name from the
Cloverdale Cuts Ties with North Bay Animal Services
Cloverdale has become the fifth local city to scrap its contract with North Bay Animal Services following a string of disturbing allegations regarding substandard care. The City Council voted unanimously this week to immediately move its sheltering
New $20 Million Radar Network to Track Bay Area Storms
A coalition of Bay Area water agencies has unveiled a high-tech, $19.7 million radar system designed to pinpoint the “atmospheric river” storms that frequently soak Northern California. The Bay Area News Group reports the network features six
West County Neighbors Rally to Save Ancient Oak
Residents on Bones Road are standing their ground this morning to protect a 250-year-old Heritage oak tree from PG&E crews. The utility has earmarked the massive tree for removal, citing “active decay” and a safety risk to
High-Speed Chase Ends in Kenwood Vineyard Crash
A Rohnert Park man is in custody this morning following a chaotic high-speed pursuit that tore through Sonoma County Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say the chase kicked off around 5:00 PM on Highway 101, with 45-year-old Adam Pearson
Cotati Moves to Restrict Federal Immigration Operations
Cotati is joining a growing list of North Bay cities taking a stand against federal immigration crackdowns. Following a joint meeting this week, city leaders have directed staff to draft resolutions that would prohibit ICE from using
DNA Breakthrough Solves Coastal Cold Case
Modern science has finally solved a mystery along the Sonoma County coast that spans more than two decades. The DNA Doe Project announced today that human remains found at Salmon Creek State Beach in 2022 belong to