Armed man tracked woman, threatened children before strangling attack: SCSO
(KRON) — A 46-year-old stalker hid a GPS tracker on a woman’s car before he threatened her children and strangled the woman, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. SCSO said they were notified on August 12 of an alleged attack that occurred just two days prior. “The victim reported that Wilbur attempted to...
Sonoma County deputies arrest man on domestic violence and stalking charges
Deputies responded to a domestic violence incident where a victim alleged Timothy Wilbur, 46, wrapped his hands around her throat and tried to strangle her.
Conservation Celebration: The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Marks 25 Years...
In October 2000, Congress established the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. This year, the Friends of the Desert Mountains (FODM) and their partners in the conservation of the national monument—including the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service and the Agua Caliente Band of...
Sonoma County homeless-housing program a boon for landlords
Sonoma Valley landlords have a new reason to house the homeless: Cold, hard cash. HomeFirst, a homeless-services nonprofit, and the Sonoma County Department of Health Services are launching the Rapid Rehousing Program in the Valley of the Moon, a region where about 100 people are currently experiencing homelessness,...
New Life, New Menu at Guerneville’s Baked on the River
When Guerneville’s Baked on the River cafe closed in late 2024, it felt like the end of a dream for chef and owner Helena Gustavsson Giesea. She had given up her lease with plans to relocate but when the new location fell through, she was left without a clear path forward. With no other option, she packed up her...
Petaluma Is a Must-Visit Food Destination
Amid a whirlwind year of restaurant openings, everything’s coming up roses for the city of Petaluma. And national publications are taking note. In a recent article, food review site Mashed named the Gold Rush-era town a “must-visit food destination.”. Of course, this is no news to Sonoma County...
CHP officer rescues injured owl during North Bay traffic stop
(KRON) — An eagle-eyed California Highway Patrol officer rescued an injured owl from the side of a North Bay highway while conducting a traffic stop, law enforcement said Monday. Officer Burner was working the traffic stop on Highway 101 in Penngrove when he saw the injured barn owl on the shoulder of the roadway,...
This Seafood Restaurant In California Serves Up The Best Grilled Oysters You’ll Ever Taste
The California coast holds many treasures, but none quite as delicious as the humble gray building sitting along the Sonoma shoreline where oysters go from ordinary to transcendent with a kiss of flame and a touch of culinary magic. Bodega Bay Oyster Company doesn’t announce itself with flashy signs or...
Architect Couple Rebuilds Depression-Era Summer Cabin on the Russian River
House hunter Joanna Grawunder’s first impression of the property at the base of Healdsburg’s Fitch Mountain was horror and a hard no. As she and husband Mark Jensen were scouting out weekend home possibilities along the Russian River in 2012, she recoiled as they approached one listing. “I...
Santa Rosa Police Utilize Social Media to Crack Cold Case Mysteries, Successfully Locate Five...
The Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) has taken to social media in a novel approach to solving cold cases of missing adults. Since January 2024, the department has been reviving interest and generating new leads through their successful Missing Person Monday campaign. The initiative, which presents various...
