Bay Area public defender beaten and robbed by former client, police say
Leon Simms was booked into Sonoma County Jail on suspicion of robbery, attempted kidnapping and battery in the attack on his former public defender.
Bay Area celeb chef’s estate accuses investors of plotting restaurant takeover
One of the investors is a former Disney executive.
Cotati Police Seize Nearly Half a Pound of Meth in Early Morning Bust, Two...
An early morning patrol led to a significant drug bust in Cotati. A male and female were contacted by a Cotati Patrol Sergeant around 1:30 AM in a parking lot on Helman Lane, where businesses had long closed their doors for the night. The encounter escalated into a search when it was discovered that the male was on...
Wheelchair-bound racer pushed over by Sonoma NASCAR guard and files charges
Former driver Chase Johnson temporarily lost consciousness after he was pushed off his wheelchair by a security guard at Sonoma Raceway during Sunday's race.
Are we losing Sonoma County’s secret wetland treasure?
The Laguna de Santa Rosa is Sonoma County’s Swiss Army knife. Northern California’s largest freshwater wetland absorbs winter floodwaters like a giant sponge. It filters pollution naturally and shelters wildlife ranging from bald eagles to endangered salmon. Yet this vital habitat struggles, under siege from invasive...
Paradise Found: The Legacy of Art, Love, and the Byck Family in Sonoma County
Curator Jeff Nathanson and Maria Byck at the sculpture garden at Paradise Ridge Winery. After Paradise Ridge Winery was burned in the October 2017 Fires in Sonoma County, owner and patriarch Dr. Walter Byck immediately vowed to rebuild. The property on a hillside overlooking Santa Rosa became a symbol of resilience...
Happy Hour Dance Party in El Paseo, July 18 at 5 P.M.
A “Hot Summer Night’s Happy Hour Dance Party,” is scheduled at the El Paseo Courtyard on Friday, July 18 from 5 to 8 p.m., hosted by Pushpak Wine Country Tours and Capo Isetta Wine, in collaboration with Bedrock Wine Co., La Casa Mexican Restaurant, Sweet Scoops Handmade Ice Cream, and Palmies Cupcakes. The community...
Cotati Kids Day draws huge crowd and over 40 parade entries
Cotati celebrated their 32nd Annual Cotati Kids Day Parade and Festival this past Saturday and it was a ROARing good time! The theme this year was “Dino-MIGHT Cotati!” and they celebrated all things dinosaur or prehistoric. The day started with a free pancake breakfast at the Church of...
CA Wildfire Crews and Fire Suppression Boats Join Green Fire Battle Near Lake Shasta
Waterborne strike teams from Sonoma County have been participating in an unprecedented wildfire operation, helping shuttle some 400 firefighters daily in boats to battle the Green Fire near Lake Shasta. The fire, which started July 1, was 16% contained as of Thursday morning and has burned 16,509 acres in rugged...
Hot air balloons and coffee at dawn this weekend
Wake up early and watch balloons gently rise over Santa Rosa at the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic, July 19—20, 2025. Before sunrise, when most of Sonoma County is still wrapped in sleep, the cool air at the fairgrounds in Santa Rosa is thick with anticipation and quiet movements. It’s early, impossibly early,...
