Kathleen Hill: Fabulous Sherpa Fundraiser, Gun Bun Bankruptcy, Oh No, Not Oso, JCB Buys...
While their registration link said it was “sold out” for 350 diners to the free event last Tuesday, at least 500 people showed up to honor and donate to the Sonoma Sherpa Club’s fundraiser to help flood victims in Nepal. Generous donors gave more than $100,000 to help those suffering, and the families of thousands of p
Governor Newsom signs fix for retired County of Sonoma employees
Photo credit: CA State Assembly/CalMatters Digital Democracy. District 2 Assembly member Chris Rogers (D-Santa Rosa) speaking about. AB 1601 during a hearing on 16 April, 2026. Last weekend Governor Gavin Newsom signed a small and rather specific piece of legislation into law. Assembly Bill 1601 was authored by Assembl
Santa Rosa Man Arrested for Alleged Drunk Driving, Hit-and-Run
SANTA ROSA, CA — “On September 27, 2026, at approximately 5:33 p.m., the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a collision between a vehicle and a bicyclist in the 2000 block of Pioneer Way. The involved vehicle fled the area immediately following the collision
Sonoma County mother and son arrested in double DUI
(KRON) — A mother and her son were arrested in Sonoma County Wednesday night on suspicion of committing the same crime: driving under the influence of alcohol. The Cotati Police Department said its officers encountered a double DUI case after a witness flagged down one of its officers who was on patrol downtown. Police
Father of Polly Klaas still grieving 33 years after Petaluma 12-year-old’s abduction and murder
Oct. 1 marks 33 years since 12-year-old Polly Klaas was abducted during a sleepover at her Petaluma home and found dead 64 days later. After more than three decades, her father says he continues to live with the loss as he prepares to once again see her killer in court.
Wildly Creative Drinks in Sonoma County To Have You Sipping Pretty
Blame it on #DrinkTok. A wave of family-friendly, drinkable desserts is cresting as viral fruit matchas, dirty sodas and cold-foam-topped everything make their way into every corner of Sonoma County. Peep these picks to ensure every sip through your lips is totally on trend. Most Dirty. Alien Invasion, The Soda...
Viral Bay Area estate with private water park hits the market for $2.95 million
A rural Santa Rosa home that features its own water park has hit the market. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom home located at 1889 Riebli Road in Santa Rosa is listed at $2.95 million. The 3,392-square-foot residence, sitting behind a gated entrance on nearly 25 acres, is engineered for entertaining. The centerpieces.
Motorcyclist arrested for riding on sidewalks in Sebastopol Plaza: PD
(KRON) — A man faces multiple charges after allegedly riding a motorcycle on public sidewalks downtown near The Sebastopol Plaza and throughout the park Tuesday, according to the police department. Sebastopol police said officers responded at 4 p.m. following reports of the aforementioned suspect causing a disturbance.
Opinion: We have a once-in-a-generation chance to own our water future
Working together, we can ensure that our water infrastructure stays in local public hands.
Sonoma Co.: Retired County Employees May See Pension Changes After New State Law
For retired Sonoma County workers living on fixed pensions, a new California law could eventually allow some of them to receive cost-of-living increases. But for now, it offers something less tangible: a new set of options. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1601 on Sunday, giving the Sonoma County Board...

















