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Bank of America, which manages 55 locations in the North Bay, has targeted three in the region for closure as it continues to whittle down its branch offices for a variety of reasons. Of the 20 locations closed or due to close across the Bay Area, branches in Petaluma, St....

Nestled within the breathtaking Capay Valley, Cache Creek Casino Resort emerges as a beacon of luxury in Brooks, California. It is an oasis that marries the tranquility of Northern California's landscapes with the thrill of Vegas-style gaming. Home to a sprawling 415,000-square-foot casino, the resort indulges guests with 2,350 slot machines and 120 table games. The AAA Four Diamond resort doesn't just captivate with its gaming prospects; it offers solace in its 659-room hotel, a rejuvenating full-service spa, and a palate-pleasing array of ten dining options. The celebrated Yocha Dehe Golf Club, with its 18-hole championship course, adds to the allure, marking the resort as a cornerstone of entertainment and the largest private employer in Yolo County.

A convicted felon on probation was arrested in Santa Rosa after being found with a rifle. On Tuesday evening, an officer and his K-9 partner stopped a pick-up truck for a vehicle code violation. The officer asked the driver, 27-year-old Jose Torrestepuri, to get out of the vehicle when he thought he saw a knife handle under his right leg. It turned out to be a screwdriver. The K-9 officer sniffed around the truck and alerted his partner near the driver’s door of the truck. The officer found a loaded rifle in a black plastic bag in a large toolbox in the bed of the truck behind the cab. Torrestepuri was arrested on several charges related to firearms and violation of probation.

Police in Santa Rosa dealt with two incidents involving knives at local high schools Wednesday, one of which resulted in a gang-related fight and stabbing.A 14-year-old student at Santa Rosa High School was allegedly assaulted by another student with a knife on Wednesday morning, police said. A school administrator contacted the Santa Rosa Police Department around 10:15 a.m. about a possible stabbing.An investigation revealed that the 14-year-old was near the school's baseball field at 8:30 a.m. when he was approached by the 16-year-old suspect. Police allege that they are both in rival gangs and began to argue. The argument escalated...

Santa Rosa City Schools have filed a cross complaint against the students’ parents involved in the fatal Montgomery High School Stabbing. They allege general negligence and strict liability against the parents of the stabber, Daniel Pulido, and the parent of one of the other students that attacked him but survived. The district claims their failures to oversee the students resulted in the death of Jayden Pienta. This cross complaint comes after Pienta’s parents filed a wrongful death lawsuit accusing the Santa Rosa City Schools district, as well as school and district administrators, for failing to protect their son.

Caltrans is clearing a large homeless encampment near the Joe Rodota Trail and Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit Trail in Santa Rosa. About 70 people had called the state-owned area home before the sweep started on Wednesday morning. People were allowed to take what belongings they could with them before leaving the illegal encampment. California Highway Patrol officers were on hand, ready to remove any person who refused to leave. But, there are no reports of anyone being uncooperative.

Lighted Tractor Parade in Calistoga on Saturday, Dec. 2. Decorated tractors and big trucks are some of the shiny stars of this twinkly tradition. Other California communities, including Winters and Sonoma, also have popular tractor parades. LOOK TO THE SURF... as the year begins its whimsical wind-down and you'll find...

Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA) The Works Progress Administration (WPA) helped develop the 67 acres of Tayman in Healdsburg CA and the municipal golf course in the park. We cannot be sure of what parts of the golf course were done by the WPA. Tne rock walls around...

Shake Shack, coming to Santa Rosa’s Montgomery Village, is hosting a holiday pop-up this weekend. Those curious about the New York-based fast food restaurant’s offerings will have the opportunity to sample limited-time menu items, samples of its custards and holiday milkshakes and other festive treats, according to the shopping center.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. — Middletown Art Center, or MAC, is excited to announce Posadas Celebrations during the festivities at Christmas in Middletown on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate. In collaboration with St Joseph Roman Catholic Church parish members in Middletown,...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. - The Joe Rodota Trail became the scene of yet another teardown of a homeless encampment right next to the SMART Train tracks in Santa Rosa. As was planned, Caltrans began another dismantling and clearing of a homeless camp on state property along the Joe Rodota Trail in Santa Rosa near the intersection of Highways 101 and 12.

Get ready, pizza lovers! A grand bash is on the horizon as Sandy’s Pizza is celebrating its 40th Anniversary on Saturday, Dec 02 from 1pm - 5pm. The venue for this epic celebration is none other than 2015 Elizabeth Way, Santa Rosa, CA, USA. And the best part? Admission is absolutely free!

The name of Mark and Terri Starks’ new restaurant — Augie’s — tells you a lot about the Santa Rosa French bistro. It’s a cheeky reference to Auguste Escoffier, the French chef and restaurateur considered the father of modern French cuisine. You can thank him for standardizing recipes once served to kings and aristocrats, for creating a military-like structure for kitchen staff and for cleaning up (literally) unsanitary food preparation.

The newest member of the Santa Rosa Fire Department won't be responding to any emergencies, but Maverick the therapy dog will provide some relief from stress and trauma for staff who have experienced a lot since the 2017 North Bay wildfires.

Prepare yourselves for a night of high-octane performances and exhilarating energy as NYC's own Drag Queens Nick Gaga, Drag Witch, Kimmi Moore, and The Kockman come together to form a powerhouse girl group named the ASSASSINS. This is not just another event; it's a spectacle of glitz, glamour, and talent that promises to offer an unforgettable experience.

The Santa Rosa City Council approved a $2.3 million grant from the HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The decision was made on Tuesday, November 28. The City's Housing and Community Services Department recommended the grant, which will be used to address homelessness in Santa Rosa.

Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit with the upcoming Holiday Wreathmaking Workshop! This festive event is set to take place on Saturday, December 2nd, from 10 am to 12 pm, offering participants a unique chance to create their own beautiful holiday wreaths.

(KRON) — California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert on Tuesday for a missing woman. Michele Paul, 81, has not been seen since Nov. 25. Paul is a 5-foot-2, 110-pound white woman with gray hair and black eyes. She is considered at-risk due to her age and cognitive issues. Paul was seen at her home […]

Douglas Durward, Napa County’s assistant director for Child Support Services, was named director of the department Tuesday. He will begin serving in the role Dec. 31. The Napa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in a closed session meeting Tuesday to appoint Durward to the role. The county’s child...

Santa Rosa, California is known for its stunning real estate properties, and recently, three of the most expensive ones were sold. Let's take a closer look at these properties and their interesting details.