WINDSOR, Calif. - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.2 struck northeast of Windsor on Tuesday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake hit at 6 p.m. about 3.2 miles from Windsor, near the Rodgers Creek Fault. It was measured at a depth of 7.3 kilometers. According to...

Police arrested two suspects Tuesday in a home invasion armed robbery at a Santa Rosa home, authorities said.Santa Rosa police said in a press statement that the home invasion happened Sunday on the 1700 block of Dorado Court in the Villa Rosa condominium complex just south of W. Steele Lane. The initial incident began when a man with a handgun forced his way into a home, restrained the resident, and stole items from the home, police said.The man fled from the scene and the victim was able to escape a short time later and called for help, police said. Officers searched...

The medical examiner's office in Marin County has identified a man who died in a solo vehicle collision south of Petaluma earlier this week. Djakari Rashawn Pariani-Tompkins, 29, was killed Monday when he lost control of his vehicle in the 5900 block of Point Reyes-Petaluma Road northwest of Novato, according to the county. At approximately 3:40 p.m., Pariani-Tompkins was driving a Ford Expedition westbound within Chileno Valley near...

Two men, Jason Buck and Vallen Burkhauser, have been arrested in connection with a home invasion robbery in Santa Rosa, according to a statement from the Santa Rosa Police. The incident occurred on the 1700 block of Dorado Court on Sunday, where Buck is accused of forcefully entering a residence with a firearm, binding the resident, and stealing various items, after which the two suspects allegedly made fraudulent transactions using the victim's access cards in Sonoma County, according to the social media post by Santa Rosa Police Department.

Tina M. Cabudoy, former business manager for Amaturo Sonoma Media Group, LLC, was arrested by Santa Rosa Police on embezzlement charges today. The charges are related to Cabudoy’s former position at ASMG. She is being held in the Sonoma County Jail on $100,000 bail and is due in court on November 1.

Windsor Unified School District: Shaping the Future of Sonoma County, CA. Windsor Unified School District: Shaping the Future of Sonoma County, CA. Introduction: The Crown Jewel of Sonoma County Education. Nestled in the heart of Sonoma County, California, the Windsor Unified School District (WUSD) stands as a beacon of hope...

A 3.2 magnitude earthquake rattled the North Bay Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake was reported at 6 p.m., centered about 3 miles north northeast of the incorporated town of Windsor in Sonoma County and about 10 miles north northwest of Santa Rosa, according to the science bureau.

SONOMA CO.: DEPUTIES ARREST FORESTVILLE MAN ON MULTIPLE WARRANTS MONDAY NIGHT

That big clock is finally ticking for the train’s arrival in Healdsburg—it’s no longer only a memory or a pipe dream. Last week brought the news that the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District had been awarded an $81 million grant from the state to extend the rail service from its current terminus, at the Sonoma County Airport, though Windsor to Healdsburg’s northern city limit by 2028—including construction of a new or remodeled rail bridge over the Russian River.

Expect a mainly cloudy day with mild temperatures and a sunny outlook tomorrow. Today, the weather will be mainly cloudy with temperatures reaching up to 14°C. The cloud cover will be around 90%, so don't expect much sunshine throughout the day. Despite the overcast skies, the air quality remains low risk, making it a good day for outdoor activities if you don't mind the clouds. The UV index is low, so no need for sunscreen today.

Two recent arrests in Healdsburg for drug and firearms violations, both publicized by Healdsburg Police on their social media platforms, raised eyebrows among readers and residents as they demonstrate that the crimes of firearms and narcotics are not limited to urban areas, but are present in Healdsburg as well. Though...

A couple from Sonoma Valley is facing seven misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. Gilman and Barbara Parsons, who were charged by the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office last week, have been ordered to appear in court on November 25th. Each count is for a different type of animal they are accused of hoarding, including dogs, horses, llamas, turkeys, ducks, chickens and sheep. Authorities removed dozens of dogs and livestock from the Parson’s property last year. Meanwhile, a civil trial is scheduled for November 19th. Then, a judge may rule whether Sonoma County officials will be granted full custody of the more than 160 animals that were seized.

The same climate great for growing grapes is also great for growing cannabis, and now it's harvest season.

This year’s Dia De Los Muertos Santa Rosa will have an intensified aura of celebration, as it marks its 25th year on Old Courthouse Square. With solemn feeling, I remark that at the time of its establishment, it was uncommon to stage large-scale Mexican heritage events, and its placement on the square (aligned with Mendocino and Santa Rosa Avenue, City Hall and holy Mount Taylor, in the heart of Sonoma County) met with resistance.

Santa Rosa has partially settled its civil lawsuit against 13 residents accused of organizing an illegal sideshow and street race in the city in July of 2022. The city will dismiss the cases against 12 of the defendants in exchange for each of them paying a fine and performing volunteer work. Each defendant must pay the city 500 dollars for property damage, complete the volunteer work within a year and join a 20-hour rehabilitative program by nonprofit Restorative Resources. If they don’t fulfill the terms of the settlement, they’ll have to pay the city an additional 15-thousand-dollars in damages. The 13th defendant is still behind bars on unrelated charges.

Sushi Kosho restaurant chef/owner Jake Rand has announced that his second Barlow restaurant, Oyster, will simplify its menu and be renamed Oyster Bar at Kosho. The Parisian-style bistro, located across the street from the sushi restaurant, will continue to offer raw oysters, ceviche, tuna carpaccio, salads, baked oysters and octopus à la plancha as well as Champagne. Larger seafood entrées, including burgers, fish sandwiches, fish and chips and po’boys, will no longer be offered. The Sushi Kosho (6750 McKinley St.) menu will remain unchanged.

The Call Children’s Center is set in a quieter part of the Santa Rosa Junior College campus, away from traffic and the noise. At 8:30 a.m., birdsong greets parents and children arriving for the day. Parents blow kisses and mime hugs at the window after dropping off their children, then hurry off to class or work. They’re rushed, but many have a moment to weigh in on Measure I.

Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch when necessary at (707) 431-3377, operational 24/7. 11:55am The Reporting Party (RP) on Westmont Court received two different emails with a photo of the neighbors’ residence. The sender of the email attempted to get money from the RP via Bitcoin. The RP was advised to block the sender and not to provide any personal information. The RP was also provided with the Internet Crime Complaint Center website, www.ic3.gov, in order to report the problem.

After parts of the state experienced high record-breaking temperatures and the usually temperate coastal regions came under heat advisories, some rain is finally in the forecast for the following California regions. But will it rain on Halloween?. There is a common belief in California that it always rains on Halloween....

Martin Hamilton unexpectedly lost his brief battle with cancer on Sept. 1. Santa Rosa lost a friend, an advocate, a mentor, a colleague, and a family member. He was thoughtfully intentional with familial, personal, and work relationships. He was a devoted community advocate, an active grandfather, and he positively impacted countless lives.