El Verano
1 dead, 9 hospitalized after big-rig crash on Santa Rosa’s Highway 12
KRON4 News2 DAYS AGO
![KRON4 News's avatar](https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_90x90&url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.prt.news%2Fd233ea3d448d012be17951672ace6dda.png)
Armed robber who terrorized Sonoma couple sentenced to 34 years to life in prison
CBS San Francisco2 DAYS AGO
![CBS San Francisco's avatar](https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_90x90&url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.prt.news%2F54e069dbf66b2a3345d9ed2202faccbe.png)
Stabbing reported at high school in Santa Rosa; 14-year-old arrested
CBS San Francisco1 DAY AGO
![CBS San Francisco's avatar](https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_90x90&url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.prt.news%2F54e069dbf66b2a3345d9ed2202faccbe.png)
Santa Rosa man arrested with massive haul of stolen Home Depot items
KRON4 News1 DAY AGO
![KRON4 News's avatar](https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_90x90&url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.prt.news%2Fd233ea3d448d012be17951672ace6dda.png)
LATEST NEWS
In Northern California, a One-Room Schoolhouse Converted Into a 3-Bedroom Home Is Listed for $6.5 Million
In Northern California’s Napa and Sonoma Valleys, potential home owners might tour one of the popular wine region’s many Tuscan-inspired villas or maybe a modern take on a rustic farmhouse or even a Greek Revival-style mansion. But if you’re looking for something more outside the box, a former one-room schoolhouse converted to a comfortable residence just came on the market in Sonoma with a $6.5 million price tag.Country Singer Zac Brown Seeks $3.2 Million for His Georgia Lake House Originally built in 1910, the restored and expanded schoolhouse at 1250 Lovall Valley Road now stands as a spacious, livable home on an acre...
Cooperage building appeal on City Council agenda for September 4
The owners of the Cooperage building, sometimes referred to as the Ice House, will appear before the City Council on September 4, 2024 at a public hearing. The appellants are requesting that the council overturn the Sonoma’s Planning Commission denial of a use permit to allow a vacation rental and wine tasting facility.
Artist Gayle Manfre reception at Sonoma Valley Library
The Sonoma Valley Regional Library is hosting an exhibition of paintings by Gayle Manfre from September 1 to 30. The public is invited to meet the artist at a reception on Friday, September 13 from 4:00pm to 5:30 pm in the library’s forum room. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibition will be available to view for the entire month of September during open hours when the forum room is not in use.
Sonoma County Shuts Down Russian River Bridge at Vacation Beach Due to Dam Failure Ahead of Labor Day
Summer plans for many in Sonoma County faced an abrupt shift as officials closed the seasonal Russian River bridge at Vacation Beach. The closure, which impacted a beloved recreation spot near Guerneville, came after a dam failure resulted in high river flows and damage to county infrastructure. According to a Sonoma County announcement, the area is deemed unsafe, and residents have been advised to stay clear, particularly with the upcoming Labor Day weekend drawing closer.
Cotati City Council Takes No Stance on Measure Proposing Factory Farms
The Cotati City council is officially taking no position on Measure J that would ban “concentrated animal feeding operations” — or “factory farms” in Sonoma County. This bucks a trend in the county as Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, and Cloverdale councils have all voiced opposition to the controversial measure. A couple of the Cotati council members expressed discomfort with taking a public stand in opposition.
Day Around the Bay: A Dispute Over Chicken Farms Roils Sonoma County
In Sonoma County, animal rights activists and chicken farmers are engaged in a tense conflict over a local ballot measure that would ban factory farming. Critics argue that the proposal would overturn their way of life, supporters say it is a matter of treating animals with basic dignity. [Chronicle]. A...
Beloved North Bay teacher killed in Highway 12 chain-reaction crash
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Sonoma County is grieving the loss of a beloved teacher and coach, identified by family and friends as the victim killed in a 12-vehicle crash on Highway 12 Thursday. Pat LaFortune, 78, of Sonoma County, was identified by loved ones Friday. His wife of 34 years,...
Sonoma County Laborers Demand Work in Downtown Rohnert Park Project
Local laborers want to be a part of the construction of the downtown civic center coming to the vacant 28-acre State Farm property in Rohnert Park. Earlier this week, Rohnert Park selected El Segundo-based CenterCal Properties to lead the development of the project. Now, representatives of Sonoma County’s skilled labor groups, including plumbers, carpenters, jointers, electrical workers, plasterers and cement masons, are asking the Rohnert Park City Council and the company to ensure local workers are hired. The project is estimated to cost 400-million-dollars.
14-Year-Old Santa Rosa Student Arrested for Stabbing at Elsie Allen High School, Assault Believed to be Gang-Related
A violent altercation erupted at Elsie Allen High School, leading to a stabbing incident, which has now become the subject of a Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) investigation. This follows a 911 call from the school’s administration office at approximately 12:28 pm yesterday, as reported by the Santa Rosa Police Department's Facebook page. The situation unfolded when tensions between students escalated into a physical confrontation in the school's quad area, resulting in a 13-year-old male student being stabbed with a knife by a 14-year-old male counterpart. Two additional students joined the fray, kicking the armed assailant's head multiple times.
Invasive yellow fever mosquito species from SoCal found in Bay Area
CONCORD -- The yellow fever mosquito, an invasive species that bites during the day, has been confirmed in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.The district, which found the first signs of the breed earlier this week, is asking the public to report encounters with the aggressive mosquito, which typically bites around the legs and ankles. It is small and black, with white stripes on its back and legs."In areas with established populations, particularly in Southern and Central California, these mosquitos have changed the quality of life," Steve Schutz, the district's scientific programs director, said in...
Santa Clara Kaiser Among Top Hospitals for Treating Heart Attacks, Strokes
Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s hospitals are rated among the best in the nation for treating heart attacks, strokes, and other medical conditions, according to a study released by U.S. News & World Report in mid-July. Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals are recognized as “high-performing” in U.S. News & World...
Bay Area Marks 250th Anniversary of the Powder Alarm with Historic Reenactments and Tours in Cambridge and Somerville
History in the Bay Area can look forward to events this Labor Day weekend marking the 250th anniversary of the Powder Alarm of 1774. Cambridge and Somerville will host a series of free activities tomorrow until Monday, organized by History Cambridge, the Somerville Museum, and the Cambridge Historical Commission. The...
Santa Rosa police arrest man suspected of carrying unregistered gun
A Santa Rosa Police Department officer arrested a man on allegations of carrying a concealed, unregistered firearm and driving without a license early Saturday morning. The officer stopped a vehicle for an alleged code violation at about 12:15 a.m., where they allegedly observed an open container of alcohol and marijuana in the vehicle. The driver disclosed possession of a handgun and its location, under the front passenger seat, to the officer when asked. The gun, a Bryco .380 caliber, was allegedly loaded and not registered to the driver, The 23-year-old driver is facing allegations of carrying a concealed firearm in a vehicle, carrying a concealed loaded firearm in public, unlawful possession of a firearm not by a registered owner and driving a vehicle without a license. He was taken to a local jail.
‘Project Doneway’: BART to host fashion show strictly made of classic paper tickets
(KRON) – After more than a billion trips since BART’s inception, the transit agency said it will retire its classic paper tickets in style. On September 14, BART will be hosting a free fashion show for the public with clothes strictly made from its recently retired paper tickets. “Last year, staff told me they planned […]
KSRO Pet of the Week from the Rohnert Park Animal Shelter: Sundew
Meet our Pet of the Week from the Rohnert Park Animal Shelter, Sundew. Sundew is a 1-year-old female DSH who’s blooming into a real beauty! This lovely lady came to us as a stray with her kittens, starting off shy but now flourishing like the flower she’s named after. Sundew is curious about other cats and is slowly coming out of her shell, but she might be a little too timid to live with a dog. She’s ready to brighten up your life with her delicate charm!
"Don't forget us!" Classified staff call on Santa Rosa school district for raises
photo credit: Noah Abrams/KRCBCSEA Labor Representative Jeremy Arnold leads chants outside the Santa RosaCity Schools board meeting at Santa Rosa City Hall on Wednesday, August 28th. Around 40 classified staff from Santa Rosa's chapter of the California School Employees Association, the union which represents school staff like custodians and office aides, picketed the Santa Rosa City Schools Board meeting Wednesday, calling for their share in raises recently doled out to other district staff. Jason Andrews is Vice President and a member of the negotiating team for Santa Rosa's California School Employees Association chapter, CSEA 75. With their contract up at the...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.