‘Operation Catahoula Crunch’ immigration sweeps begin in New Orleans: DHS
A man plays a trumpet on Bourbon Street, November 29, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana amid reports of federal immigration enforcement surge. (Ryan Murphy/Getty Images) (NEW ORLEANS, La.) — More than 200 federal agents are expected to
SRPD Arrest Man On Human Trafficking & Solicitation Charges
Santa Rosa Police have arrested 63-year-old Michael Tarvid on multiple felony charges, including human trafficking and the solicitation of a minor for sex acts. The investigation began in mid-November after tips indicated Tarvid was posing as an
Healdsburg Man Arrested on Suspicion of Contacting Minors
Authorities in Sonoma County have arrested a registered sex offender in Healdsburg on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material and sending explicit messages to teenagers. According to the Press Democrat, the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Alfredo
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest on Weapons and Drug Charges
In Santa Rosa early yesterday morning, a routine traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a local man on serious felony charges. Around 12:36 AM Tuesday, a Santa Rosa Police Officer stopped a vehicle near Steele Lane
Petaluma Chick-fil-A To Open Tomorrow
Petaluma is finally getting its first-ever Chick-fil-A! The new restaurant, located on the former site of the beloved Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, is set to open its doors tomorrow. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports after over two years since the
US pauses all pending green card applications from 19 ‘countries of concern’
Entrance to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan. Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The United States has paused all pending immigration applications from 19 “countries of concern,”
$180,000 Going To 45 Sonoma County Art Programs
Forty-five arts and cultural non-profits across Sonoma County are receiving a significant boost in funding. County officials announced that Creative Sonoma is distributing a total of $180,000 through its Arts Impact Grants program. Each of the 45
DOJ charges former Navy petty officer, 4 others for alleged roles in ‘monstrous’ online extortion group
The U.S. Department of Justice is seen on September 26, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Samuel Corum/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department has indicted a former Navy petty officer and four others for allegedly leading an online
Seven State-Owned Bridge Tolls To Increase On January 1st
North Bay commuters are about to face higher costs to cross the Bay. Beginning January 1st, tolls on seven state-owned bridges will increase by 50 cents. According to the Press Democrat, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission announced the
Direct Action Everywhere Co-Founder Ordered To Pay Restitution
The co-founder of the animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere, Wayne Hsiung, has been ordered to pay over $191,000 in restitution to two Sonoma County poultry farms. The Press Democrat reports the ruling follows Hsiung’s November 2023