Deputy on Leave Following Fatal Santa Rosa Patrol Car Crash
A Sonoma County Sheriff’s deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave as investigations continue into a fatal October collision. The Press Democrat reports Deputy Samuel Camarena Cruz was reportedly pursuing suspected street racers when his patrol
Judge allows release of deposition videos of 2 former DOGE staffers
Judge’s gavel (Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — A federal judge is allowing the release of deposition videos of two former DOGE staffers, ruling that the risk of “embarrassment and reputational harm” is not enough to overcome the public interest
Five Arrested for DUI During Petaluma St. Patrick’s Day Crackdown
Petaluma police arrested five people for driving under the influence during a high-intensity 24-hour enforcement period over St. Patrick’s Day. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports the arrests included a woman on felony probation who allegedly sheared off her
Rohnert Park Solar Project Moves Popular Summer Events
Rohnert Park officials have announced that a major solar canopy project beginning this Monday will temporarily transform the City Center Plaza. Per the Press Democrat, the construction, which runs through August 1st, will fence off local parking
Santa Rosa Shatters All-Time March Heat Record
The North Bay is sweltering under a historic mid-march heat wave as Santa Rosa set a new all-time monthly record of 92 degrees this Thursday. According to the Press Democrat, this record-breaking surge narrowly topped the previous
Petaluma Hosts Public Forum to Tackle Lakeville Highway Safety
Petaluma officials are inviting the public to help redesign Lakeville Highway, a corridor long notorious for its history of dangerous and deadly crashes. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports an open house event is set for Tuesday, March 24,
Cloverdale Gas Station Sells Record $15 Million Winning Ticket
A Cloverdale convenience store is in the spotlight today after selling a Scratchers ticket worth a whopping $15 million. Per the Press Democrat, the winning “Royal Jackpot” ticket was purchased at the Quik Stop on North Cloverdale
Unchallenged Path for Sonoma County Schools Chief
Sonoma County Superintendent Amie Carter is set for a second term after no challengers emerged by the filing deadline for the June election. According to the Press Democrat, Carter, the county’s first openly gay schools chief, will
Senate set to vote on confirming Sen. Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, nominee to be Secretary of Homeland Security, testifies during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 18, 2026. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The
“Will Run” Driver Faces 11-Year Prison Term After Probation Slip
The Healdsburg man famous for a high-speed chase in a Mustang labeled “Will Run” is back in custody and facing a decade behind bars. The Press Democrat reports 21-year-old Marcus Burton was booked into Sonoma County Jail