Suspect Arrested in Fatal Santa Rosa Stabbing
A man is in custody this morning following a deadly stabbing at a mobile home park just outside Santa Rosa. Authorities have arrested 45-year-old William Bryan Rufner in connection with the murder of 40-year-old Melody Borg. Deputies responded to the five-thousand block of Taylor Avenue Wednesday night, where they...
The Best Community Events in Marin County
Community is central to many of Marin’s cities and towns, and every year the county holds diverse events to salute its people, culture and art. No matter what tickles your fancy or what you like to do on your free weekends, Marin has something special to offer you. The...
Mamadios Wins Top Honors at Annual Cheesesteak Festival in Rohnert Park
Mamadios, a three-year-old sandwich pop-up, took top honors at Parliament Brewing Company’s annual Cheesesteak Festival on March 21 in Rohnert Park, earning both the judges’ award and the people’s choice prize. Run by Chris Amadio and Sasha Zukanoff, the operation unseated last year’s judges’ winner, Streetside...
Santa Rosa approves limits on ICE use of city property, says police won’t be...
The ordinance states that Santa Rosa property is reserved for city business, meaning ICE cannot use city‑owned facilities to stage operations. photo credit: City of Santa Rosa The City Hall Annex building in Santa Rosa. The Santa Rosa City Council has unanimously passed an ordinance barring federal immigration agents...
West Sonoma County residents rally to save 250-year-old oak tree
Standing upwards of 50 feet and having survived the strongest of storms, a centuries-old Heritage oak tree serves as a gateway and key landmark to a West Sonoma County community between Forestville and Sebastopol. Pacific Gas & Electric has targeted the tree on Bones Road for removal since 2024 because...
Missing Petaluma teen discovered dead after Truckee River swim
The body of a 19-year-old Petaluma man who went missing while swimming in the Truckee River during last week’s heat wave was discovered Monday, authorities said. Brian Marcellino Gallardo was discovered by rescue divers near Floriston following a multiday search, according to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. He...
Shokakko and Bazaar Sonoma Are Closing, For Now
Shokakko, a roving food operation known for its eclectic menu — including Spam fries, chicken sandwiches, Japanese-style bowls and milk-bread fruit sandwiches — is shutting down after two years. “It’s the things we liked eating on our days off — the stuff we couldn’t find in Sonoma County,”...
Mercado Rosa grand opening showcases Latino small businesses in Sonoma County
As local entrepreneurs look for new ways to reach customers, a Latino‑centered marketplace is launching in Sonoma County this weekend. photo credit: Sonoma County Fairgrounds Picnic tables line the courtyard of Mexican Village at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, where Mercado Rosa will take place. Think of a Sunday...
Potter Valley Project debate draws attention
Town hall held as project future remains uncertain. Federal officials signal support for water users. Dam removal could affect supply and ecosystems. Replacement projects may take decades to complete. Tuesday, March 24 ,2026 — A town hall was held on March 21, 2026, at Potter Valley Jr/Sr High School, where...
Keysight Introduces Hands-On Semiconductor Teaching Labs for Universities
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 24, 2026-- Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced three new semiconductor teaching lab solutions designed to help universities prepare students for careers in the global semiconductor industry. The three solutions—Basic Design and Measurement, Parametric Test...

















