The Santa Rosa City Council will consider censuring Council Member Dianna MacDonald for violating the anti-harassment policy through inappropriate comments and conduct involving a romantic relationship with a city staffer.

Thieves broke into Central Boulevard Veterinary Hospital, stealing pet ashes intended for retrieval by families, prompting a police investigation and community appeal for their return.

The Bay Area forecast indicates mild weather with a rise in temperatures. Tule fog is affecting visibility in some areas. No precipitation is expected soon, and maritime conditions are generally stable.

Santa Rosa Police arrested 24-year-old Andrew McCormick for possession of fentanyl during a traffic stop; further search led to more drugs and trafficking evidence at his home.

Bay Area weather is stable with no rain expected for a week, mild temperature fluctuations, and persistent Tule fog affecting visibility. A warming trend is forecasted with high pressure over California.

Three local baristas are turning a popular pop‑up into Kopê House, a Hayes Valley cafe serving cocktail‑style coffee and evening hours.

Drag queen Pattie Gonia backpacked 100 miles in drag to raise $1 million for eight charities supporting diversity and environmentalism, generating over $600k in three days.

After a May fire left their Mission building uninhabitable, three tenants allege years of ignored code violations and are suing the landlord for $750,000.

West Contra Costa School District experiences its first strike, with teachers demanding better pay and benefits, along with support for their international colleagues. Negotiations are stalled despite ongoing talks.

San José State dismissed tenured Justice Studies professor Sang Hea Kil after her participation in pro‑Palestinian protests. Academic groups say the move threatens tenure protections as Kil fights back.

A patient attacked a social worker at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, causing injuries; the suspect was arrested, and no ongoing threat exists.

An individual was arrested in Antioch for impersonating a police officer, using a red Ford F-150 with red and blue lights to pull over drivers. The Antioch Police are investigating and seeking public information.

Tahoe Donner will open a new downhill lodge for the 2025–26 season, with expanded dining, a large sun deck, an indoor kids’ ski-school space and improved lift access. The building is scheduled to open with the resort on Dec. 19.