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Healdsburg Police Department said its officers successfully located and apprehended three individuals in connection with stolen vehicles over the course of just three days. On September 26, 2023, at approximately 1:13 PM, officers canvassed a local transient encampment and uncovered a reported stolen motorcycle.

Two days ago at Slater Middle School in Santa Rosa, a student's joke about possessing a firearm propelled a series of investigations by the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD). While the young student's backpack harbored no gun, a disconcerting photograph of a firearm was found on his social media. This...

Santa Rosa, California is known for its beautiful real estate properties, and recently, three of the most expensive properties in the area were sold. Let's take a closer look at these stunning homes and their unique features.

Angelica Gonzales threw a birthday party for her daughter three years ago outside their apartment on Ward Street in Healdsburg. It was the last time the 39-year-old recalled seeing a significant number of neighbors happily interacting with each other on her street. Gunfire in February 2021 sparked unease among Ward...

Celli, a reading specialist with Sonoma County Library, was in the Windsor Day Parade on Saturday morning wearing an inflatable horse costume to go along with the day’s theme: "Royalty — It's in Windsor's Genes.“. The costume was designed to make the wearer look as if she were...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around healdsburg..

The Lower Russian River Municipal Advisory Council (River MAC) is a vital forum for community engagement on policy issues along the River. We received applications from multiple candidates for upcoming vacancies in two areas: Guerneville and Forestville. Get to know the applicants. Tune in live via Zoom to participate in the 2023 River MAC Applicant Forum or watch the recording when it is posted on the Fifth District YouTube page.

The Sonoma County Housing Authority plans to open its Housing Choice Voucher waitlist lottery. This will run from October 1 to October 31. Formerly known as Section 8, the program aids low-income individuals and families. It helps them afford private rental housing. The application will be available from October 1.

An 18-year-old man accused of killing his 19-year-old passenger in a crash near Graton on Sunday has been charged. On Tuesday, Pedro Lopezsantos was charged with felony vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, two felony counts of DUI causing bodily injury, and a misdemeanor charge of driving without a license. Investigators say he was driving drunk and at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his car and hit a tree. His passenger, Jesus Paredes, died of his injuries.

It was a game of runs, to say the least, as the lead traded hands numerous times in Humboldt but it was the Wildcats who would score the game’s final 22 points to escape with the win. Ukiah (3-3) led 27-0 to start before the Crusaders (4-1) scored 35...

Sonoma County has shut down a 68-year-old woman’s home eatery after a complaint from a neighbor. Sonoma County Director of Environmental Health Christine Sosko says someone recently complained about the Santa Rosa woman preparing and selling food out of her home, and about the heavy traffic it allegedly caused. The woman, Salome Arenas, told county health inspectors she is not running a business out of her home. Health inspectors disagreed and shut her down earlier this month. Speaking with the Press Democrat, Arenas’ son, Juan Carlos, says his mother has been feeding people in Santa Rosa for 30 years.

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has ordered the owners and operators of 14 Bay Area Subway restaurants, including six in Sonoma County and three in Napa, to pay employees nearly $1 million in back wages and damages. In a rare action, the consent order —...

The US Department of Agriculture guarantees loans for certain families in certain geographic locations. These loans can be potentially an affordable loan program to help a family who doesn’t have a down payment buy a home in an area considered to be less industrialized a.k.a. agricultural. If you’re looking...

A 13-year-old child from Cotati has been found after he went missing Thursday afternoon, police said. Chris, a transgender boy, was safely located, Cotati police announced in an advisory shortly after 1 a.m. Friday. Before he was found, he was last seen in the area of Commerce Boulevard and Wilford...

U.S. and global weather officials are predicting an El Nino winter that may potentially deliver almost five times the magnitude of a standard year based on winter weather model results released Sept. 26. The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder has officially coined the weather phenomenon marked by a warm water mass off the shores of South America as a “super” El Nino.

SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Sonoma County Board of Supervisors are limiting public comment to be in person or over email at Board of Supervisor meetings through the end of the year. The announcement came on Thursday. In addition to board meetings, the limitations are also in effect for Board of Directors, Sonoma Water and Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District meetings, county officials said.

Get ready, music lovers! The much-anticipated event, "DJ's Cantos (HMNI / Nervous Records) Beau Kelly & Mr. Bremson -LTHM Records" is just around the corner. This is a one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza that you simply can't afford to miss!

The Kitchens hosted a Smoke & BBQ Festival on September 13 and it was filled with fun decor and delicious options at every station! The line was out the door within the first few minutes of it starting which speaks for itself! This festival was unique, and even had a special sauce station where you could travel through Texas, Kansas, and Carolina via your taste buds! The Nutty Professor and Chef Micheal Peter's custom-made BBQ sauces were two of the major highlights at this event. From tacos to dry ribs this menu did not skip a beat and perfectly paired all the sauces to the dishes.

📅📍Sat, Sep 30 · 5pm - 8pm at 3455 Sebastopol Rd 3455 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 📅📍. Get ready for a night of cultural splendor and community spirit at the 2023 RECA Autumn Moon Festival Potluck Social! This isn't your typical potluck. It's a vibrant celebration of diversity, art, and tradition, and everyone is invited. The best part? It's completely free! 🎉

Santa Rosa is among the best cities in the United States for women to thrive, according to a report out this week by financial website WalletHub. Sonoma County’s largest city ranked 59 out of 182 cities in WalletHub’s list of “2023's Best & Worst Cities for Women,” coming in between Anaheim, California, and Atlanta, Georgia.