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A tree trimmer's routine job on Hood Mountain took an unexpected turn when he sustained injuries, prompting a rescue operation by the California Highway Patrol's (CHP) Golden Gate Division Air Operations and Santa Rosa Fire Department. In what can only be described as a race against time and terrain, the man's plight signaled a red alert for emergency personnel navigating the daunting woods to reach him.

    photo credit: Noah Abrams/KRCBBoard of Supervisors chambers at the Sonoma County Administrative Campus Sonoma County is breaking up with its current homeless services provider. At their April 16th meeting, county supervisors voted not to award the nonprofit an extended contract to run a 44-unit interim housing site, and the county's emergency shelter site, both in Santa Rosa. DEMA is a disaster response and homeless services nonprofit formed in 2019. It has been operating the two sites - Mickey Zane Place and the emergency shelter site on the county campus - without contract since the start of April. The nonprofit played a key role...

Five people who work as security staff at a Petaluma bar were arrested Saturday night after allegedly beating a patron, police said. Police said a man called them around 11:30 p.m. and reported that he had been attacked. The 38-year-old man alleged that he arrived at Jamison's Roaring Donkey bar on Kentucky Street 10 minutes before the altercation and had only had one sip of his first drink of the evening, something police say he backed up with a preliminary alcohol screening confirming his sobriety.The man said he was in the restroom when a woman he did not know entered it and went...

The issue stemmed from delays of a major overhaul of Stony Point Road that was completed in 2018.|. Santa Rosa will pay $2.75 million to a Bay Area road contractor to settle its part in a protracted contract dispute related to a major overhaul of Stony Point Road completed in 2018.

Disclaimer: Don’t drink if you’re under 21, don’t buy alcohol for minors and always drink responsibly. When you can’t decide between two things, what do you do? This was my dilemma this week, so I chose both. Therefore, this week you get a comparison of two different white wines, both from the same region.

Napa High grad Brock Bowers helped lead the University of Georgia Bulldogs to several bowl games during his college career. Now, this hometown football hero’s next claim to fame is a Chipotle bowl as he gets ready for this week’s NFL draft. The ‘Brock Bowers Bowl’ debuted on...

Social Media press release from the Novato Police Department:. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Novato Police Detectives and the Marin County Probation Department checked in with individuals on probation to ensure compliance with the terms of their release from custody. While responding to a probationer’s home for a compliance check,...

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A Santa Rosa Junior College instructor was sentenced to 180 days in jail Thursday after being convicted of having a gun on campus last year. Judge Dana Simonds approved jail alternatives during Michael Kenneth Beyries’ sentencing hearing in Sonoma County Court. It wasn’t immediately clear if he’s pursuing work release or house arrest.

A motorcyclist has been killed in a tragic accident on Tomales Petaluma Road, authorities confirmed. The crash occurred yesterday afternoon at around 2:26 pm, when the rider lost control of his Suzuki motorcycle and was ejected upon collision with a fence and utility pole. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) from...

Ages 21+ We are bringing the best professional club comedians in the State to Petaluma. We love you and want you to come experience professional comedians in your very own backyard while being able to spend your money on our amazing craft beer selection, our huge variety of amazing cocktails, including our Moscow Mule Menu! So much Funny In Sonoma $5 COVER CHARGE (this would be a $30 dollar ticket anywhere else) We have gathered the top standup comedians who preform in clubs across California and the country and brought them to Petaluma to make you laugh harder then you ever have before. Your headliner Zac Maas is a comedian, writer, filmmaker and actor from Deadwood, South Dakota, where he grew up surrounded by the Black Hills. He has headlined comedy shows across the US and internationally, from Alaska to Mexico. His first comedy album, Punching Jesus, topped the charts in 2023. He also appeared on Spaghetti High on Adult Swim. He is on the Pro list at The World Famous Comedy Works in Denver, where he lives, and one of the 50 best-undiscovered comedians in the country, according to Thrillist. Zac has been featured at several comedy festivals, including Bridgetown, High Plains, Cape Fear and SnubFest. Zac is also a creative producer and host of various shows and projects, such as Uncalled Four (Comedy Works), The Laugh Night on Earth (Alamo Draft House), Whiskey and Cigarettes podcast (Winner of Westword's Best podcast (beat Serial)), and the Denver Phone It In Film Festival (Recipient of an Imagine 20/20 grant from the city of Denver). He recently directed his first pilot and is in negotiations for development. Eric Fitzgerald is a multi-talented artist known for his dynamic career as both a comedian and a musician within the metal music scene. With a unique blend of humor and heavy metal sensibilities, Eric has carved out a niche for himself as an entertainer who can seamlessly navigate the worlds of laughter and music. Born with a natural gift for making people laugh, Eric Fitzgerald embarked on his comedy journey at a young age. His quick wit, sharp observational humor, and an uncanny ability to find humor in everyday situations quickly garnered him a loyal following. Eric’s comedy style is characterized by his fearless approach to addressing a wide range of topics, from the absurdities of daily life to the intricacies of the human experience. Fitzgerald’s ability to seamlessly transition between comedy and metal music showcases his versatility as an artist. Whether he’s delivering a side-splitting stand-up routine or unleashing a torrent of heavy riffs on stage, Eric’s passion for both comedy and metal shines through. His unique combination of talents has earned him a dedicated fanbase that appreciates the complexity and depth of his artistic expression. Lexi Accinelli is fresh-faced stand-up comedian with a cryptic and witty storytelling style. Whether she’s sharing personal anecdotes about her twice-married parents or making observations about social issues that don’t involve her, her dry sense of humor and knack for storytelling make audiences comfortable with the uncomfortable. Originally from Sacramento, CA, Lexi is the current Bay Area Roast Battle Champion and has showcased her roasting talents at The Comedy Store, The Hollywood Improv, The Comedy Mothership, and many comedy festivals across the U.S. When offstage, she is studying film at UC Irvine and hosting her radio show, FunnyFM, on KUCI 88.9FM. You can find her on Instagram @lexi.t.rexi, and her other social media is under her government name, that’s also mentioned in this article, and she did not think about that ahead of time. She is a young woman and we must forgive her. Mikel Nordstrom is a standup comic and producer based in the California Bay Area. He preforms all over California and has taken part in comedy festivals, most recently at the 2023 Sacramento Comedy Get down. His unique voice and perspective creates for a memorable show.