Traffic Stop Leads to Loaded Gun and Drug Arrest in Santa Rosa
A routine traffic stop in Santa Rosa early Saturday morning ended with a driver behind bars on weapons charges. Police say an officer pulled over a vehicle for an equipment violation on Carrillo Street just after midnight
Evacuation zone shrinks after ‘worst-case scenario’ of Southern California chemical tank explosion averted, officials say
An emergency hazmat incident at an aerospace facility in Garden Grove, California, has prompted evacuations in the area, May 22, 2026. (KABC) (LOS ANGELES) — The evacuation zone around a failing chemical tank in Southern California is
Popular Petaluma Deli Expands Parking Lot to Keep Up with Hungry Crowds
Lombardi’s Gourmet Deli and BBQ at the north end of Petaluma Boulevard has officially unveiled a newly expanded parking lot just in time for the busy summer season. Per the Petaluma Argus-Courier, workers recently converted a portion
Ken Mattson Evicted from Luxury Sonoma Estate Ahead of Expected Fraud Guilty Plea
Disgraced real estate developer Ken Mattson and his wife Stacy must vacate their lavish, 50-acre Sonoma hills estate by June 15th under a newly approved court agreement. According to the Press Democrat, the 6.8 million dollar property
Future of Eel River Dams Emerges as Flashpoint in Sonoma County Supervisor Race
The debate over decommissioning two aging Pacific Gas and Electric dams on the Eel River has taken center stage in the closing weeks of the June 2nd primary for Sonoma County’s 4th District supervisor seat. The Press
Rising Wolf Population Becomes Campaign Issue for Congressman Jared Huffman
Seven-term incumbent Representative Jared Huffman is facing a crowded field of seven challengers heading into the June 2nd primary for California’s newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District. According to the Press Democrat, while Huffman’s campaign remains financially flush,
Budget Crunch Forces Staffing Cuts for Santa Rosa’s Crisis Response Team
Santa Rosa’s civilian crisis response team, InRESPONSE, is facing major staffing shifts as local and state funding begins to dry up. The Press Democrat reports a preliminary city budget calls for eliminating six paramedic positions on the
ATM Robbery Suspect Arrested After Brief Scuffle and Helicopter Chase in Petaluma
A 21-year-old Petaluma man is behind bars following an attempted ATM robbery that sparked a coordinated police hunt. Per the Petaluma Argus-Courier, authorities say Aiden Kohn approached a victim from behind at the Wells Fargo Bank on
Santa Rosa Junior College Considers Historic $830 Million Campus Bond Measure
Santa Rosa Junior College trustees are moving closer to putting a massive 830-million-dollar bond measure on the November ballot to tackle nearly two billion dollars in aging facility and technology needs. According to the Press Democrat, recent
Petaluma School Board Debates Future of $40 Million Arts and Housing Project
Petaluma City Schools district leaders are weighing multiple design options for a massive 40-million-dollar project next to Casa Grande High School. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports funded by voter-approved bond measures, the proposed Crinella project could feature a