Sebastopol will pay $1.95M to settle a federal suit alleging officers tased a man during a diabetic emergency and broke his arm.

Planning commissioners advanced a revised plan to turn the 1933 Franklin Station post office into a 120-room hotel and a second building of for-sale units while preserving the historic façade. Parking and seismic costs remain central concerns.

California has transferred 136 acres at Blues Beach to Kai Poma, returning state-held bluffs to Pomo stewardship while preserving daytime public access.

Mill Creek filed to replace the downtown Safeway at 700 B St with a 331‑unit, SB 330‑streamlined apartment project; neighbors worry about losing a walkable market.

Santa Rosa’s council approved a $575.9M FY 2026‑27 budget that leans on one‑time reserves and trims staff while warning of possible cuts to police, fire and parks.

Barbara Groom has listed Eureka's Lost Coast Brewery for sale as she retires at 80, putting a 75,000‑sq‑ft production plant and downtown brewpub on the market.

Sonoma County’s certified assessment roll hit $131.7 billion on July 2, 2026, widening the tax base that supports schools and local services.

Sonoma County Winegrowers and Sonoma County Vintners are merging into a single organization called Sonoma County Wine, consolidating membership, marketing and events.

A state budget fight could leave Sonoma’s 211 helpline without live staff — advocates are pushing AB 1832 and a $20M ask before July 1.

Prosecutors say a 29-year-old Napa man fired 12 rounds at the Park Pointe Hotel in South San Francisco; he faces negligent‑discharge and felon‑in‑possession charges.

Mill Valley marathon swimmer Catherine Breed has launched a staged 900‑mile coast swim, trailing a small support crew and stopping to spotlight local conservation groups.

Roseville‑based Adventist Health filed a WARN notice saying 125 positions will be cut across multiple California counties as it centralizes quality and risk teams.

Police asked people to avoid the Guerneville Road and Range Avenue intersection Tuesday evening as officers responded. Details were limited.