Santa Rosa Police Kick Off Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Santa Rosa Police are ramping up enforcement this April for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, reminding motorists to keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Officers will be specifically hunting for violators of
Convicted Felon Arrested After Loaded Handgun Found During Traffic Stop
A Santa Rosa man is back in custody after a Thursday night traffic stop led to the discovery of an illegal firearm. Officers with the Special Enforcement Team pulled over a vehicle on Jennings Avenue, where they
Santa Rosa Police Launch Community Traffic Safety Initiative
The Santa Rosa Police Department is inviting residents to a series of community meetings to tackle local traffic concerns, from speeding to neighborhood safety patterns. Funded by a new grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety,
Sonoma County Warns Of Check Fraud Ahead Of Property Tax Deadline
Sonoma County officials are urging taxpayers to ditch the mailbox and use secure payment methods as the April 10th property tax deadline approaches. Auditor-Controller Erick Roeser issued the warning this week, noting a rise in check fraud
Solful Set To Open Second Cannabis Retail Shop In Petaluma
The second of three approved cannabis dispensaries in Petaluma is officially opening its doors this Friday, April 10th. According to the Sonoma Index-Tribune, Solful will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new North Petaluma
Petaluma Man Arrested In DUI Hit-And-Run Of 10-Year-Old
A 63-year-old Petaluma man is in custody today following a hit-and-run that injured a child in a marked crosswalk Thursday afternoon. The Press Democrat reports police say the ten-year-old boy was struck at the intersection of Washington
Sonoma Opens Applications For New Alta Madrone Affordable Housing
The city of Sonoma has launched the application process for the Alta Madrone complex, a new 100% affordable housing community on Broadway. Per the Sonoma Index-Tribune, managed by Satellite Affordable Housing Associates, the eight-building site offers 48
Federal Reversal Deals Blow To Koi Nation Casino Plans
The federal government has officially revoked the tribal trust status of a 68-acre parcel outside Windsor, halting the Koi Nation’s controversial plans for a major casino resort. According to the Press Democrat, following a judge’s order, the
Santa Rosa Voters Show Leaning Support For Sales Tax Hike
A new city-commissioned survey reveals that Santa Rosa residents may be willing to double the local sales tax to rescue city finances. The Press Democrat reports according to the poll, 57% of likely voters support increasing the
Windsor Moves Forward With Historic Sales Tax Measure
Windsor council members have taken a major step toward placing a first-of-its-kind one-cent sales tax on the November ballot. Per the Press Democrat, the unanimous 5-0 vote aims to address a massive structural deficit that has already