Napa murder suspect declared mentally incompetent to stand trial
A Napa man accused of killing a stranger and dumping his body beneath a bridge has been declared mentally incompetent to stand trial, shifting his case to California’s mental health system.
Santa Rosa orders boy beekeeper to remove hives; relents after negative buzz from community
The City of Santa Rosa stirred up a hornet's nest of outrage after ordering a 9-year-old boy to remove a 4-H beekeeping project from his home.
Jury convicts Bay Area activist who took 4 chickens from Perdue plant
Jurors found animal activist Zoe Rosenberg, 23, guilty of trespassing and conspiracy for taking four chickens from a Northern California processing plant.
Galvan’s Eatery To Open Beer Garden in Cotati’s Former Jaded Toad
Galvan’s Eatery, known for its bright red food trucks, quesabirria and carne asada fries, will open its first brick-and-mortar location in the former Jaded Toad restaurant in Cotati. The restaurant will be called Galvan’s Beer Garden, according to co-owner Omar Galvan, and is expected to open in January.
Condor Club Manager’s Shooting May Have Been Motivated by Couple Getting Fired
As Santa Rosa police sift through evidence in the killing of Condor Club manager Mark Calcagni, they’ve arrested a couple that both used to work there, and say the pair’s firing was "at least one motivating factor" in the alleged murder. It’s been a few weeks since North...
Santa Rosa Residents Urged to Follow Safety Tips for Lithium-Ion Batteries
The Santa Rosa Fire Department is reminding residents to follow safety guidelines for lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are found in devices such as smartphones, laptops, e-bikes, and power tools.
Youth Group Tackles Heat Islands in Santa Rosa
Jimena Santos recalls hot summers in Roseland throughout her childhood. When she was young, outdoor play with her friends always involved water — running through sprinklers and tossing water balloons to bear the heat. Now, as a high school senior at Roseland University Prep, she mostly stays in her room or goes to...
Napa’s Swanky Stanly Ranch Faces $230M Foreclosure Meltdown After Just 3 Years of Luxe...
A luxury Napa Valley resort that opened with fanfare just three years ago is now facing a $230 million foreclosure—a dramatic turn that highlights the mounting pressures on California's high-end hospitality market. Stanly Ranch, the sprawling 700-acre "wellness village" in south Napa, could be auctioned off to the...
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Puppies Today in Santa Rosa, CA
Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of santa rosa..
Sonoma County Program Helps Over 600 Residents Stay Housed in Its First Year
In October 2024, Sonoma County launched the Keep People Housed-Sonoma (KPH) program to help prevent homelessness and support local families. The program has now completed its first year, and a review provides data on its activities.

















