Aging Wastewater Plant To Blame For Recent Russian River Sewage Overflow
A massive sewage overflow has triggered public health alarms and beach closures along a 40-mile stretch of the Sonoma Coast this month. According to the Press Democrat, the aging Neeley Road wastewater plant in Guerneville released an
New Superintendent Selected For Sonoma Valley Unified School District
The Sonoma Valley Unified School District has found its next leader, and they didn’t have to look far to find him. The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports the Board of Trustees has selected Jason Sutter as the district’s new
Two Individuals From Santa Rosa Arrested In Connection With Stolen Marin County Bicycle
A sharp-eyed officer and some neighborhood surveillance footage have led to the recovery of a high-end mountain bike stolen in Mill Valley. Per the Marin Independent Journal, the neon-yellow bike, valued at $8,000, was reported stolen from
Strong Start To Rainy Season Fills North Bay Resevoirs
A powerful start to the rainy season has left North Bay reservoirs at the “seasonal brim,” transforming the local water outlook from concern to abundance. According to the Press Democrat, following back-to-back atmospheric rivers, Lake Sonoma and
Windsor Unified School Board To Reconsider Decision To Block Popular Novel
An emotional crowd filled the Windsor Unified School Board meeting Wednesday night, calling on trustees to reverse their decision to block a popular novel from the high school curriculum. The Press Democrat reports more than a dozen
Uvalde prosecutors rest their case against former officer Gonzales
A memorial dedicated to the 19 children and two adults murdered on May 24,2022 during a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School is seen on January 05, 2026 in Uvalde, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images (CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas)
Trump Administration Investigating SRJC Over Transgender Athletes
Santa Rosa Junior College has been named as one of 18 educational institutions nationwide now under federal investigation by the Trump administration. Per the Press Democrat, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights is targeting the
Santa Rosa City Council To Consider New Offers For Downtown Parking Garage
The years-long battle over a downtown Santa Rosa parking garage has taken a surprising turn as the city considers two new offers for the property. According to the Press Democrat, Santa Rosa city officials are reviewing unsolicited
SCOE Assigns Fiscal Advisor To Santa Rosa City Schools
The Sonoma County Office of Education is taking a drastic step to prevent Santa Rosa City Schools from falling into a state takeover. The Press Democrat reports County Superintendent Amie Carter has appointed a financial adviser to
SRPD Investigating Two Saturday Night Shootings
Santa Rosa Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred just an hour apart this past Saturday night, marking a total of four shootings in the city so far this year. The first incident began around 7:30