Santa Rosa CA

Testimony in a Sonoma County courtroom today began knitting together a grim timeline of what prosecutors say happened the morning Condor Club manager Mark Calcagni was shot to death. Witnesses described hearing gunfire near Calcagni’s Santa Rosa home, and detectives outlined evidence they say ties two former co-workers to the killing. The preliminary hearing in Sonoma County Superior Court is still underway as...

Two former police officers in Rohnert Park are scheduled to be federally sentenced in May for their scheme of using their power to shake down residents they pulled over and found with cannabis, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The years of their malfeasance and its scope prompted a...

Sonoma County has a few solid openings this week for folks who like hands-on work and keeping spaces spotless. These roles offer flexible hours and steady pay for dependable workers.

One of the year’s most anticipated movies is “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” but the sequel is already a blockbuster in the eyes of Healdsburg’s Gallery Lulo. The gallery, which specializes in independent jewelry, art, and design, lent 150 pieces of jewelry for the fashion-forward film that reunites cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt.

Parkside Eats, the new neighborhood cafe that quietly took over the corner spot once home to Lepe’s Taqueria, has turned into a full‑on magnet for hungry locals less than two weeks into its soft opening. The big draw is the Parkside cheeseburger, a half‑pound, house‑ground Angus patty on a soft brioche bun with garlic aioli that has quickly become the talk...

Yesterday, Redwood Gospel Missions opened Redwood Gospel Baking Co. at 2447 Summerfield Road in Santa Rosa, pairing laminated pastries with on-the-job training for people in the mission’s residential programs. The small cafe sells housemade croissants, kouign-amann and espresso while trainees rotate through production and front-of-house shifts. Organizers say the model gives students real work experience and a clearer pathway...

Marin County has some great openings right now for folks who keep offices and homes running smoothly. Whether you like supporting executives, managing a busy household, or keeping a construction office organized, there’s something here for you.

Santa Rosa City Schools has agreed to pay more than $6 million to settle lawsuits stemming from the fatal 2023 stabbing at Montgomery High. The district will pay $3.5 million to the family of Jayden Pienta, who lost his life, and nearly $3 million to the family of Daniel Pulido. This agreement was reached just weeks before the case was scheduled to go to...

Springs Community Garden/Jardin Comunitario en Los Springs. VIDA Cultural Arts is excited to now serve as the nonprofit steward of the Springs Community Garden at Larson Park following the park’s reopening. VIDA is an all-volunteer run organization and has been working to revitalize the garden and prepare it for...

The best meals often come from the most unassuming places, served by people who care more about flavor than Instagram likes. Spud Point Crab Company in Bodega Bay is proof that you don’t need white tablecloths or a sommelier to create food memories that last a lifetime. Tucked away...