Santa Rosa Man Pleads No Contest To Voluntary Manslaughter
A Santa Rosa resident accused of killing his stepbrother in Camp Meeker is pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter. Jude Ian Kellner entered his plea on Tuesday and will be sentenced on September 3rd. The case went
Windsor Becomes First In Sonoma County To Recognize Transgender History Month
In a local victory for the transgender community, the Windsor Town Council is set to become the first in Sonoma County to officially recognize August as Transgender History Month. According to the Press Democrat, the proclamation is
Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury Calling For More Transparency
The Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury is calling for more transparency in how cities set and adjust fees. Last year, there was a sharp fee hike for construction in Santa Rosa’s historic districts. It led to public
Petaluma Roller Skater Heading To World Cup This September
Petaluma’s own Neha Vasudevan is heading to the World Cup. The Press Democrat reports the 15-year-old artistic roller skater recently secured her spot on Team USA after a stellar performance at the USA Roller Sports Indoor National
Glen Ellen To Welcome New Farmers Market
A new farmers market is coming to Glen Ellen. According to the Press Democrat, starting Sunday, August 17th, the Glen Ellen Farmers Market will be open weekly from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodland Star
Emergency Proclamation Could Fund North Bay Road Repairs
An emergency proclamation from Governor Newsom could free up funding for road repairs in the North Bay. Several roads are still in need of extensive repairs after the major atmospheric river storms this past January and February.
Hunger Strike To Take Place Outside Of Sonoma County Administration Building
Immigration advocates are starting a hunger strike outside of the Sonoma County Administration Building. Seven people are planning to camp outside of the building for at least a week without eating anything. They are urging county leaders
Lake Fire Now At 75% Containment
Cal Fire is reporting the Lake Fire in Clearlake remains at 401 acres, but is now at 75% containment. The damage inspection process on Monday revealed that six outbuildings were destroyed in the fire and three additional
Judge to consider halting operations at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ over environmental concerns
The entrance to the state-managed immigration detention center dubbed Alligator Alcatraz/Joe Raedle/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Known for the eponymous reptiles that inhabit the nearby swamps, the migrant detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” faces the possibility of
4 dead after medical transport plane crashes while landing in Arizona: Authorities
The scene of a deadly medical transport plane crash near the Chinle Airport in Arizona, Aug. 5, 2025. Navajo Police Department (APACHE COUNTY, Ariz.) — Four people were killed when a medical transport plane crashed and caught