Santa Rosa Man Arrested for Alleged Bomb Threat Against Out-of-County School
SONOMA COUNTY, CA — “On October 7, 2025, at 11:36 p.m., deputies received a report of a bomb threat posted on social media targeting a school located outside Sonoma County. During the investigation, deputies determined that the person responsible for the post lived in Sonoma County. Deputies contacted...
In Small-Town Healdsburg, Residents Welcome a Brand New Movie Theater
Kathryn Philip stood outside the True West Film Center in Healdsburg last Friday, looking up at the brand new movie theater that, for five years, had only existed in her head. As customers exited the very first film screening, one word came to mind. “It’s all about hope. This, to...
Capsized boat sends child, 4 adults into rough ocean waters off California coast
A 6-year-old child and four adults plunged into rough ocean waters when the boat they were in capsized off the Northern California coast over the weekend, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. The Oct. 18 incident occurred near Tomales Point in the North Bay, KTLA’s sister-station KRON reported. First...
Suspected Lego theft ring leader arrested in Northern California
Altogether, investigators ended up seizing over $6,000 worth of Legos.
Falcons Push Santa Rosa and Modesto to the Limit in Action-Packed Home Stand
The Folsom Lake Falcons fought through two intense, hard-fought home matches this past week, showing grit and energy despite falling short against Santa Rosa (3–1) on Wednesday and Modesto (3–0) on Friday. Both matches featured long rallies, impressive defensive plays, and stretches where Folsom had the crowd on its...
New Human Rights Studies minor program for Sonoma State Students
The university’s major and minor options were plentiful, and gave students many opportunities to pick their major of choice. Last year, Sonoma State University encountered issues with funds and eliminated many majors, minors, and courses to align with the cuts and stay within budget. This decision impacted many...
$1.1 million boost for AANHPI students at SSU
Sonoma State University’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Achievement Program (ASAP) has received $1.125 million in funding from 2025 to 2030 from the California State University Chancellor’s Office. This multi-year grant is aimed at supporting the academic success of...
Calif. FD adds first new engine and crew in nearly 20 years
SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Two engines sat inside Santa Rosa Fire Station 1 on a recent Wednesday. Around them, a new wall framed extra sleeping quarters, and computers and work chairs stuffed office spaces. Space has grown tight at the Sonoma Avenue headquarters — a good problem to have,...
Sebastopol City Council Recap for Oct. 7
At the Oct. 7 city council meeting, the council heard a slew of presentations on the Coordinated Entry System, the County’s Mobile Support Team for mental health crises, Sebastopol crime statistics, and the ongoing consolidation of the Sebastopol Fire Department into the Gold Ridge Fire Protection District....
Sonoma Artist Rick Oginz Revives Jack London’s Dream Home in Detailed Watercolor
Rick Oginz’s house sits on a steep hill on the lowest slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains, rising from and overlooking the Valley of the Moon. It sits just high enough to attain a modest yet clear view of Sonoma Mountain on the other side. Over there, to the north, is Jack London State Historic Park and the ruins of...
