Police Log: August 18-24
Residents and others are encouraged to call police dispatch as needed at 707.431.3377. 10:20am The Reporting Party (RP) on Morgan Ridge Court stated that three of his vehicles were broken into the previous night. One was a Lexus, one was a Mercedes and one was a Porsche. The RP’s wallet and cash were taken. The RP...
Koi Nation’s Sonoma Casino Development Faces Legal Delays
Significant Challenges Halt Koi Nation’s Casino Project. The Koi Nation’s plan to establish a major casino resort in Sonoma County has encountered a major legal setback. A federal judge invalidated the US Department of the Interior’s approval for placing the land in trust for the project, causing delays. Neighboring...
The Unassuming Restaurant In California Where You Can Eat For Just Less Than $7
Tucked away on a quiet street in Santa Rosa sits a brick building with a modest red awning that most tourists drive right past without a second glance – but locals know better than to miss Hank’s Creekside Restaurant. This unpretentious eatery has mastered something increasingly rare in...
DUI suspect arrested after chase ends outside Petaluma police station
(KRON) — A standoff outside the Petaluma Police Department between officers and a suspect who fled from a routine traffic stop came to an end Tuesday night in a cloud of pepper spray, authorities said. At 9:15 p.m., a Petaluma officer attempted to pull over a vehicle being driven by 33-year-old Osvaldo Castenada for...
Embattled Sonoma real estate developer involved in major solo crash
A Sonoma County real estate developer accused in a sprawling Ponzi scheme was involved in a crash near his home but walked away with no injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Suspect Arrested for Assault – Held in Custody in Lieu of $50,000 Bond
NOVATO,CA — An unemployed resident of Novato, Anthony R. Pacheco, 38, was arrested in connection with an assault that happened on September 3. Pacheco was booked into Marin County Jail, where he remains in custody in lieu of $50,000 bond. A man and woman were observed fighting that night...
San Rafael Sting Operation Nets Three Arrests, Drugs, and Ghost Gun in Marin County...
Authorities in Marin County have cracked down on a home in San Rafael tied to narcotic sales, resulting in three arrests and the seizure of drugs and a ghost gun, the Marin County Sheriff's Office revealed in a statement on social media. In a detailed post found on Facebook, it was reported that detectives from the...
Man arrested after standoff in Santa Rosa home
Mauricio Flores, 50, was booked into the Sonoma County jail on seven counts, including a felony stalking charge and three felony counts of criminal threats.
Healdsburg Named Among Best Small Cities for Foodies by Newsweek
From Chicago to Nashville, New York City to New Orleans, the United States is awash with diverse regional cuisine. Though it’s usually the big cities receiving the epicurean spotlight. Sonoma County, however, has made a name for itself in the world of outstanding gastronomy — and one small local city may be the cream...
Sonoma County businesses team up to support Occidental Pride
Photo caption: Attendees observe the opening ceremony of Occidental Pride by Drs. Brenda FlysWithHawks and Erica Tom in 2023. Back in June, Occidental merchants mobilized to raise money for this month’s third annual Occidental Pride, and with the event quickly approaching, more local food and drink businesses...