Angwin father charged with murdering son in DUI crash
(KRON) — A father with prior DUI convictions on his record is now facing murder charges after his 10-year-old son died in a Napa Valley crash. Aaron Brian Kennedy, 35, of Angwin, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol on July 18, 2025 while he was driving in St. Helena, prosecutors said. His son, 10-year-old […]
Safari West in Santa Rosa welcomes Ozzy, a Southern white rhino calf
Santa Rosa's Safari West wildlife preserve early Tuesday morning delivered a healthy Southern white rhinoceros calf into the world. His namesake: Ozzy Osbourne, having been born on the same day as the rock legend's passing. Born to 20-year-old mother Eesha and 29-year-old father Ongava, the newborn calf completes the...
Marin County, California: the historic Erskine B. McNear House in San Rafael
Marin County, California, has at least 54 historic properties and districts on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and four National Historic Landmarks. One of the historic properties is the Erskine B. McNear House.
Napa Man Arrested for Attempted Murder Following Assault on Aunt
NAPA, CA — “Early this morning, July 16th, 2025, around 12:50 AM, Napa County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 2100 block of Sandra Drive, in Napa, where a female called 9-1-1 for help. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a 63-year-old woman bleeding and physically assaulted.
Bay Area Nears Record Low Temperatures for July; Santa Rosa, Napa Close to Historic...
The Bay Area is experiencing an uncharacteristically cool end to July, with temperatures dipping low enough to challenge historical records, according to the National Weather Service in San Francisco. Projections for record low maximum temperatures today have kept the region bundled up, with cities like Santa Rosa...
Think You’re a Party Legend? Lagunitas Has a $5,000 Prize And A Statue to...
Something terrible is happening in this country, and it’s tearing us all apart. No, it’s not *insert depressing headline of the hour.* It’s much worse than that. According to doctors, scientists, researchers, and frat bros, Americans aren’t partying enough. Seriously, there’s actual evidence. One might even call it a...
Employee of Sonoma care facility arrested on suspicion of stealing from residents
The suspect was identified as 59-year-old Susanne Powell, who authorities said admitted to stealing items from facility residents.
Two men allegedly found with 8 pounds of meth in Santa Rosa hotel
Two men are face multiple felony charges for allegedly possessing a loaded firearm and about 8 pounds of methamphetamine, authorities said.
Dollar Tree plans to open Windsor store
One of the nation’s largest “dollar store” chains is gearing up to fill a gap in its coverage of Sonoma County and at the same time is solving a long-running problem with vacancy in the Windsor shopping center. Work is underway to bring together seven spaces on...
Filipino bakery selling popular ‘Señorita Bread’ to open first Sonoma County location
(KRON) — A popular Filipino bakery chain is opening its first location in Sonoma County. Starbread is opening in Petaluma at the East Washington Place shopping mall, according to the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce. Starbread is located at 401 Kenilworth Drive #930, between Pokemoto and Eyebrow Hub. It is unclear...