New Journalism: Can nonprofit media save local news?
“Every day means the turn of a page.”—The Rolling Stones, “Yesterday’s Papers” When New York-based hedge fund Alden Global Capital and its subsidiary MediaNews Group purchased the Santa Rosa Press Democrat last May for a reported $10
Jury selection for Luigi Mangione’s federal trial to begin in September
Luigi Mangione appears for a suppression of evidence hearing in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan Criminal Court on December 9, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) —
Public Input Welcomed At Next Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Meeting
This Tuesday, February 3rd, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors hits the road for their annual priority-setting session. They’ll be meeting at the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Building starting at 10 a.m. to decide exactly where the county’s
Ryan Wedding, former Olympian turned FBI most wanted fugitive, arrested: Sources
Ryan Wedding of Canada competes in the qualifying round of the men’s parallel giant slalom snowboarding event during the Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games at the Park City Mountain Resort in Park City, Utah, Feb. 14,
Death of Colts owner Jim Irsay now under federal investigation: Sources
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay on the field before the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The death of Indianapolis
SRPD To Target Distracted Drivers
The Santa Rosa Police Department is conducting a targeted enforcement operation today, January 23rd, specifically looking for drivers violating California’s hands-free cell phone laws. Under the law, holding a device to talk, text, or use an app
Former Sonoma Valley Car Dealer Challenging Felony Charges
Former Sonoma Valley car dealer Adam Kovacs is pushing back against a slew of felony charges, contending that his legal troubles stem from civil disagreements rather than criminal activity. Kovacs, the owner of the shuttered Kovacs Motors
Napa County Reports First Measles Case In 15 Years
For the first time in nearly 15 years, measles has returned to Napa County. Public health officials confirmed the case this week, involving an unvaccinated child who recently returned from a trip to South Carolina. Fortunately, the
Lake County Supervisors Host Town Hall Following Sewage Spill
Clearlake residents packed City Hall this week, demanding answers after a massive sewage spill on Robin Lane contaminated local property and threatened private wells. Per the Press Democrat, the atmosphere was tense as over 100 neighbors met
Petaluma Driver Claims Another Truck Caused Accident That Injured Two Officers & K-9
A driver involved in a head-on collision with a Petaluma police cruiser this week says a “phantom” truck is the real cause of the accident. Chris Gosiak, a professional driver for over 20 years, told investigators he