Multiple Tremors, Including Magnitude 2.8 Earthquake, Recorded Near Cobb in Northern California
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck Northern California on April 12, 2026, part of a series of small quakes in the region. The quake was recorded near Cobb at 10:27 a.m. PT, about 9 kilometers west-northwest of the community, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It occurred at a depth of about 2.1 kilometers and was one of several low-magnitude earthquakes...
‘Stop!’: Bodycam Shows California Cop Tasering Disoriented Man Having a Seizure, Then They Jailed Him...
It was 2:51 a.m. on Aug. 29, 2022, when Alice Frankel awoke to the sounds of her fiancé suffering a seizure in the bed next […] ‘Stop!’: Bodycam Shows California Cop Tasering Disoriented Man Having a Seizure, Then They Jailed Him on Fabricated ted Charges, But He Got the Last Laugh
Landslide Chokes Westbound Route 116 Near Monte Rio, Drivers Face Delays
Today, a fresh landslide squeezed traffic down on State Route 116 at Laurel Dell Avenue near Monte Rio, blocking the westbound lane and turning the already tight, winding corridor into a slow crawl. The slide dumped debris across the highway on the stretch that links Guerneville to coastal Highway 1,...
Review: 2021 Adobe Road Shift Sonoma County Red Wine
It’s been five years since we’ve encountered Adobe Road’s Shift, a wine that is more notable for its bottle than what’s inside. Metal gearshift knob and a metal shifter plate — with carbon fiber accents? You got it!. As for what’s inside, this blend changes...
End of an era: Point Reyes ranchers and workers exit
On April 8, a total of 12 ranches on the Point Reyes National Seashore officially shuttered their operations and permanently vacate the federally protected land after years of contested leases, litigation and environmental campaigns that sought to prioritize habitat protection over cattle operations. The National Park Service, environmental groups and...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Graton — Home Goods & Outdoor Gear
Looking for some great free finds around Graton? Neighbors are giving away useful items for your home and yard — even some outdoor gear for your next camping trip. White ceiling fan with wooden blades and frosted light fixtures. It’s in working condition — the owner just replaced it with a new one. Located on Occidental Road West, Sebastopol, CA. Delivery in Santa Rosa is available...
Santa Rosa: Police Find Drugs In Felon’s Shoe, Stolen Gun In Home
A motorist who was pulled over for traffic violations turned out to be a convicted felon with drugs hidden in a shoe and a stolen, loaded gun in his home, Santa Rosa police said Saturday. Gabriel Lindsey, 52, of Rohnert Park was stopped late Friday for driving with a modified...
OPINION: Buzzards Circle for District 2 Seat as Traffic Congestion Clogs Incumbent’s Chances
District 2 Commissioner Kerry Smith has badly mistreated a multitude of citizens, some of whom say he’s failed keep his 2022 “Roads Before Development” campaign promise and that Hwy. 90 traffic woes have worsened. Now Smith finds himself facing those same constituents, asking them to rehire him to the $94,046 job of representing them four more years.
City Council to Hold Study Session on Draft Mobilehome Park Closure and Conversion Ordinance
The Sonoma City Council will hold a study session at their April 15, 2026, meeting, to review and discuss a draft ordinance related to mobilehome park closures and conversions. This draft ordinance reflects direction previously provided by the City Council and incorporates updates to align with recent changes in state...
St. Helena Fire Fight: Neighbors Drag Evacuation Code Clash To Court And Ballot
Dozens of St. Helena residents are taking their fire safety fight to both the courthouse and the ballot box after the city council approved a change to the local fire code that critics say undercuts evacuation safety. The twin push, a lawsuit plus a referendum petition, targets a new exception that lets projects with automatic sprinklers follow state rules instead of the city's stricter...
