Santa Rosa Man Arrested After Deadly Mobile Home Assault
A 45-year-old Santa Rosa man is in custody today following a brutal attack that left a woman dead in a mobile home off Taylor Avenue. Per the Press Democrat, witnesses reported seeing William Rufner fleeing the scene
Faulty Urine Tests Throw Local Court Cases into Question
A major audit by the California Department of Justice has flagged nearly 100 urine samples across Northern California that may have produced false-positive alcohol results. According to the Press Democrat, the issue stems from a manufacturing flaw
Windsor Cuts Ties with Embattled Animal Service Provider
The Town of Windsor has become the fourth local municipality to terminate its contract with North Bay Animal Services following a wave of disturbing allegations. The Press Democrat reports the City Council voted 3-0 to cut ties
Casa Grande High Named a 2026 California Distinguished School
Petaluma’s Casa Grande High School has officially joined the elite ranks of the state’s top-performing secondary schools. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announced the 2026 Distinguished Schools list last week, recognizing Casa Grande for
Santa Rosa Police Chief Honored with Prestigious Statewide Award
Santa Rosa Police Chief John Cregan has been awarded the Allen W. Sill Founders Award, one of the highest honors from the California Police Chiefs Association. Recognized at a symposium in San Diego, Cregan was celebrated for
K-9 Helps Snag Suspect After Terrifying Mall Assault
A Rohnert Park man is behind bars after allegedly pointing a loaded “ghost gun” at a coworker’s face during a violent confrontation at the Santa Rosa Plaza. The victim managed to flee the downtown business with minor
Windsor Drug Bust Nets Fentanyl, Stolen Guns, and Cash
Santa Rosa detectives have dismantled a local drug ring after a months-long investigation into fentanyl and cocaine trafficking. Police arrested three men last week following a series of traffic stops and a raid on a Windsor home
Trump doesn’t rule out immigration enforcement at airports after ICE agents deployed
Ice agents look on as travelers stand in long lines at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, March 23, 2026 in Atlanta. (Megan Varner/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents began fanning out at more than a
Undocumented immigrant arrested in killing of Loyola University Chicago student: DHS
An undated photo of Sheridan Gorman who was shot and killed in Chicago on March, 19, 2026. (Courtesy of the Gorman Family) (CHICAGO) — An undocumented immigrant from Venezuela has been arrested in the killing of a
Ground stop briefly in place, control tower evacuated at Newark Airport after reports of smoke
The FAA Air Traffic Control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey, US, (Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (NEWARK, N.J.) — Ground stop briefly in place, control tower evacuated at Newark Airport