2 Bartenders Accused Of Serving Minor Who Hit Horseback Rider
Two Sonoma County bartenders are suspected of serving alcohol to a minor who struck a horseback rider during the Virgin of Guadalupe march.
Costco Snack Recall: Product May Contain Lead, FDA Says
The product was sold at Costco stores in California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska up until this month.
Rohnert Park-Cotati Weekend Weather Forecast
What to expect from the weather this weekend in the Rohnert Park-Cotati area.
Man Suspected In Several Break-Ins, Attempted Sexual Assault: PD
Police believe he is responsible for 12 or more burglaries and at least one attempted sexual assault on the same street, Santa Rosa PD said.
NorCal Chef Chosen As James Beard Awards Semifinalist
The winners of the prestigious upcoming culinary awards will be announced in June.
Freeze Warning Issued For Rohnert Park, Cotati: NWS
Sub-freezing temperatures are forecast for parts of the Bay Area including Sonoma County.
Special Ed Teacher Arrested In Napa Sexual Battery Incident: Cops
The incident in a Napa business was reported the same day the man vandalized his Sonoma classroom, police said.
Napa grandfather 'brutally' shot in face on highway
NAPA, Calif. - The family of a man shot in the face in Napa is now praying for his recovery and raising money to pay for his medical bills. On a GoFundMe post, Brittney Abreu of Menlo Park said that her father, Robert Abreu, was "brutally" shot while driving on his Friday morning commute to work in Napa on Highway 29.
Santa Rosa police: Man steals beer from 7-Eleven, stabs customer and forces woman to drive him away
A 26-year-old homeless man was arrested Wednesday night after he stabbed a customer at a Santa Rosa convenience store he had just stolen from and then got into a woman’s car and forced her to drive him away, police said. The incident was reported just before 9 p.m. at...
Tweens and teens explore the power of pronouns
Words mean everything to 13-year-old Amelia Blackney. At a younger age, Amelia was most definitely a “she.” The Santa Rosa, California, resident was born a girl, raised as a girl and socialized with friends as a girl. Somewhere along the way, Amelia’s feelings about gender identity started to...
DNA match helps solve 25-year-old cold case murder of Bay Area woman
The match ends the part of the mystery surrounding the death of Michelle Veal of Union City, whose badly beaten body was found in field near Cotati in 1997.
California Moves to Dismantle US Second-Largest Death Row at San Quentin
SACRAMENTO, CA – On Monday, Jan. 31, California began moving to dismantle the housing structure of the San Quentin state prison, the second-largest death row in the US, a monumental effort by Governor Gavin Newsom towards removing the death penalty.
Sen. Dodd Introduces Auto Liability Insurance Reform Bill
SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today to improve liability coverage for California motorists, protecting people injured in crashes as well those who might be exposed to paying higher medical and vehicle repair bills. “Californians have been underinsured for too long and it is costing them dearly,”...
Survival of Man Shot in Napa Friday Called Miraculous
The family of a Napa man who was shot as he drove to work Friday says it is a miracle he is still alive. Devin Fehely reports. (2-20-22)
Sexual Assault Charges Rock North Bay Hockey Team
The Santa Rosa Growlers cut ties with the three players arrested on suspicion of sexual assualt, The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports.
Coroner Identifies 18-Year-Old Who Died In Rohnert Park
The Sonoma County Sheriff-Coroner's Office has identified a Forestville resident as a young woman found unresponsive by friends.
Rohnert Park Police Arrest Suspected Burglar
Police in Rohnert Park on Wednesday arrested a man in connection with a residential burglary.
19-Year-Old's Death Investigated In Rohnert Park
A 19-year-old Forestville woman was pronounced dead Thursday in Rohnert Park, police said.
Gun Scare At Sonoma Co. School Probed
Reports of a gunman at a Sonoma County elementary school on Wednesday turned out to be a hoax, police said.
Violent CVS Pharmacy Robbery: Reward Offered For Information
Two men are sought in connection with robbing cash and meds from a CVS pharmacy and assaulting one of the employees, Santa Rosa police said.
Man Holds 4 People Hostage, Calls Himself 'God': Police
The suspect in the hostage situation is accused of punching a dog in the head, threatening a small child and threatening to kill officers.
Teachers Union out in force at CRPUSD meeting
The Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School District held their regular board meeting on Tuesday, February 15. The agenda had a variety of topics to be presented, discussed, and voted on. The three- and one-half-hour public session was well attended. At the high point, over five dozen people were…
Cotati Council gathers for another session
The Cotati City Council gathered for another session Tuesday night. On the menu for this week was an updated report on the budget, announcements about future meetings and the City Manager’s report. This meeting was short, lasting less than two hours.
CRPUSD teachers bargaining chasm remains as possible strike looms
Both sides want to avoid a teachers’ strike, but with the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District and the Rohnert Park-Cotati Educators Association remaining so far apart in negotiations, the possibility of a strike this spring becomes even more likely.
Cotati Council moves ahead
With the first month of the new year set to end in a few days, the Cotati City Council wrapped up their third meeting of the year. Mayor Mark Landman and his colleagues again took to Zoom to discuss various topics.
Holiday tree recycling options
Residential customers may place their tree on the curb the night before their regular collection day during the specified time period. Flocked trees will not be collected. Trees over six feet should be cut in half to fit in your compost cart. Make sure the lid is able to close.
Rotary adopts two families for the holidays
Imagine that you are a single parent battling cancer and wondering how you are going to provide for the kids during the Christmas holiday season. In some cases, there are family resources that can help and other times there are not. This story is repeated more than any of us realize, and the…
CRPUSD holds final 2021 meeting
The Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District held their final meeting on Tuesday, December 14 at the Theater Arts Gymnasium on the campus of Rancho Cotate High School. The recorded meeting can be viewed at: Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School District - YouTube. Highlights follow.