Santa Rosa maker Orbis Electric says its HaloDrive Cooling Engine can cut data‑center energy use and scale local manufacturing as AI demand grows. The company is lining up pilots and space in Sonoma County.

A carjacking in Fairfield on March 14 sparked a multi-county pursuit that ended in American Canyon with a K‑9 capture. Authorities say the suspect was booked and no one was hurt.

An approved methodology and a UC Berkeley‑led equity study will gather counters, surveys and community workshops to decide the long‑term future of the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge path.

A new gastroenterology clinic will open in April at Sonoma Valley Hospital, with endoscopy starting in May and expanded Saturday imaging already under way. The changes aim to keep more screenings local.

Providence will stop admitting pediatric inpatients at Santa Rosa Memorial on March 27 and repurpose the eight‑bed unit for adult care, prompting concern from doctors and county advisers.

Thomas Keller’s Burgers & Half Bottles turns an In‑N‑Out memory into a Yountville pop‑up with wagyu burgers, half‑bottles of wine and a vintage Brew Bus.

A Mill Valley Middle School world‑languages teacher was placed on leave after a parent complaint flagged social‑media posts parents say promoted violence and targeted protected groups.

St. Helena's longtime A&W will close on March 31, 2026; Azteca Market is reportedly under contract to buy the site but approvals and the sale remain unsettled.

A Santa Rosa police officer shot a man near 10th and B streets on Thursday; the victim was taken to hospital and a third-party probe has been launched.

County staff outlined a five‑year paving plan and a potential $70M bond to speed repairs on Lower Chiles Valley, Devlin Road and other rural stretches.

The Villa will reopen in May as The Junction — a family-friendly beer-and-pizza spot with a 4,000-square-foot beer garden, 30 taps and sweeping hilltop views.

At a Santa Rosa town hall, lawmakers and health leaders warned rural hospitals and maternity services are at risk from funding cuts and razor‑thin margins.

A mountain lion was seen Tuesday in Rohnert Park's G section. Police say there is no immediate threat while wildlife officials offer safety guidance.