Westside Road Reopens in Sonoma County Following Storm Damage Repairs, Marking Progress in Local...
Good news for Sonoma County residents, as a major step in storm recovery efforts comes to fruition later this month. According to an announcement made by Sonoma County, Westside Road in Forestville is slated to reopen next Thursday, signaling near completion of the first out of six crucial road repair projects. The...
As drug overdoses spike, Sonoma County launches awareness campaign
Sonoma County sees an average of 12 people die per month from drug overdoses—the third highest rate among Bay Area counties, report county officials. San Francisco and Alameda counties top the list, respectively, according to regional coroner data released this summer. In recognition of this, the Sonoma County Board...
VIDEO: Sonoma County Sheriff’s Helicopter Heroically Rescues Victim of Heat-Related Illness in Remote Area
In a display of timely emergency response, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office's helicopter, "Henry-1," springs into action, rescuing a person suffering from a heat-related illness in the remote reaches of Sonoma County. This incident occurred yesterday afternoon near Palmer Creek Road, nestled in an area west of Dry...
Man fatally shot by Santa Rosa police following domestic violence standoff identified
Authorities in Sonoma County have released additional details into a deadly police shooting following an hours-long standoff involving a domestic violence suspect last week.
Serial killer Joseph Naso claims 26 victims in Northern California, according to new documentary
These new details are coming from another inmate who befriended Naso at San Quentin and, over the course of 10 years got him to spill information about his crimes.
A long time ago Redwood Drive-in Theater
Almost 40 years after closing the curtains for one last time, residents and ex-employees recall the Redwood Drive-In theater not just as a good pastime but also as a lost community cornerstone. Right off the 101 Freeway in Rohnert Park on the Redwood Expressway, the Redwood Drive-In Theater was constructed in the...
Houseboat developer says Marin County tried to block his business, once they found out...
A lawsuit brought by a developer says Marin County put up obstacles making it more time-consuming and expensive for him to renovate and sell floating homes in Sausalito.
Homelessness is finally dipping across California. These Bay Area counties saw double-digit declines
Across 15 California counties that conducted consecutive counts in 2024 and 2025, all but two reported declines in their overall homeless populations.
Arts-Plus Calendar, Aug. 21-28
Big Blu Soul Revue brings the soul of San Francisco to the live stage at Windsor’s Town Green on Thursday’s Summer Nights on the Green, Aug. 21. Should be big and brassy. The Farmers’ Market takes place from 5-8pm, music from 6-8pm. Upstairs. ‘Vetiver’ is the name...
Matrix Advises Redwood Oil Company on its Sale to Jacksons Food Stores
Redwood Oil Company has sold its convenience retail assets to Jacksons Food Stores. Matrix Capital Markets Group advised on the sale. Headquartered in Rohnert Park, California, Redwood is a leading convenience retailer that operates 24 high-performing convenience stores throughout Northern California that offer their...