California’s Faulty DUI Tests May Have Tainted Cases for a Decade
California officials revealed that flawed urine test kits supplied by Andwin Scientific may have produced false alcohol readings in DUI cases statewide from 2016 to 2025. About 60 agencies were alerted; Sonoma County identified nine convictions tied to the faulty tests.
Chief Cregan honored with statewide leadership award
Chief of Police John Cregan of the Santa Rosa Police Department has received the Allen W. Sill Founders Award from the California Police Chiefs Association. The award was presented during the annual training symposium in San Diego to recognize his leadership and contributions to law enforcement across California.
Scribe Winery Founder Andrew Mariani’s 1847 Sonoma Adobe Is Equal Parts Time Capsule and...
For nearly a decade, Andrew Mariani, the founder of Scribe Winery, held on to a property a few miles from his Sonoma vineyard, certain it deserved a second act. The run-down, single-room adobe, dates to 1847, making it one of the oldest surviving structures in Northern California. The landmarked building once served...
Sebastiani Theatre Is On A Roll
The Sebastiani Theatre, Sonoma’s iconic landmark, cultural/creative beating heart, defacto Daycare Center Supreme, progenitor of multiple generations of creative talent, the first legitimate stage any budding thespian, musician, singer, orator, dancer, or soon-to-be-macabre-Halloween Ghoul living in or near Sonoma...
Butter & Egg Days Parade and Festival on April 18
The Butter & Egg Days Parade & Festival in Petaluma celebrates the city’s agricultural history. The parade begins on April 18 at noon and includes over 130 units, about 3,000 participants, and more than 200 volunteers. The event covers four city blocks and features colorful floats, marching bands, chicken costumes,...
Woody’s Hoodies Surpasses $175,000 Raised for Local Cancer Initiatives in Just Two Years
Windsor Spitfires forward Carson Woodall helped mark the second anniversary of Woody’s Hoodies on March 15th by presenting a $24,000 donation to Play for a Cure following a ceremonial puck drop at yesterday’s Spitfires home game. The funds—raised through sales of Woody’s Hoodies apparel—represent the initiative’s...
Uptick in tires being stolen off Toyota Camrys in Petaluma
(KRON) — Petaluma police said an investigation is underway after they received three separate reports on Wednesday morning of Toyota Camrys having all four tires stolen. Police said they are also looking into three separate vehicle burglaries on Tuesday where an unknown number of suspects stole personal property —...
California suspends license of Marin lender at center of $100 million investor crisis
The suspension follows Chronicle reporting that the embattled firm had stopped all payments late last year, alarming its 100-plus investors — many of whom now believe their money may have disappeared.
Community workshop on Petaluma North SMART Plan
The City of Petaluma invites residents to a community workshop on Saturday, March 21 from 12 PM to 2 PM at the Lucchesi Community Center. The event will focus on shaping a shared vision for the area around the Petaluma North SMART Station and along the McDowell corridor.
Washed Tax Checks Rattle Napa As Deadline Looms
Napa County officials are sounding the alarm after discovering that several mailed property-tax checks were stolen, chemically washed and then cashed under fake names. With the second installment deadline fast approaching, the county is urging homeowners to switch to secure online payment methods or to quickly verify...
