Santa Rosa CA

County of Sonoma employees have a special chance to update their life insurance coverage through The Hartford from March 23 to April 10, 2026. During this enrollment window, you can buy Supplemental Life Insurance for yourself and your dependents at group rates — up to 3 times your salary (maximum $250,000) — with...

The 2026 Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF), March 25–29, concluded a record-setting 29th edition that transformed Sonoma into a premier destination for film, food, wine, and discovery. Over five immersive days, SIFF presented 104 films from 37 countries—including premieres—while welcoming a unique mix of...

The Rincon Valley Regional Library will be closed from March 16 to late June 2026 for major building upgrades. During this time, the library will not be open to the public. Starting March 23, the BiblioBus will visit the library parking lot on Mondays from 10 AM to 1 PM and on Wednesdays and Sundays from 1 PM to 4...

Sonoma County’s retail and service scene is buzzing this month, with several local employers hiring for front-line and management roles. If you enjoy helping people and keeping things running smoothly, these openings are worth a look.

The City of Healdsburg held its third NoKings gathering, an event recorded by local participant Rick. The gathering continues an ongoing community tradition celebrating local culture and creativity.

The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office honored Deputy Frank Vasquez Trejo, who was killed in the line of duty on March 29, 1995. Deputy Trejo was fatally shot while checking a parked truck at the Santa Rosa Saddlery lot, now Smith’s Golf Cars, west of Santa Rosa. The shooter, Robert Walter Scully, was convicted of...

Police in Rohnert Park are hoping the community can help them locate a missing man with dementia on Sunday. Anastacio Altamirano-Cruz, 86, is missing from his Rohnert Park home and is believed to be out on foot. He was last seen near Juanita Market on Southwest Boulevard at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire near the 700 block of Sunnyside Road in Deer Park. Crews are building hose lines around the area to contain the #SunnyFire. The Hidden Valley Lake Community Services District and CAL FIRE LNU units are on scene.

City offices in Rohnert Park will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. While administrative offices and most city services will pause for the holiday, 24/7 emergency services will remain available as usual. Residents should plan ahead for any city business that requires in-person assistance.

Newt, a 3-year-old neutered dog, is ready for adoption after being rescued from a cruelty case. He loves people, food, and toys, and does best as the only pet in the home. Adoption visits are available at 840 Hopper St., Petaluma.