An early‑morning collision on Dunaweal Lane near Silverado Trail killed a bicyclist and closed the road while investigators processed the scene.

Assemblymember Diane Papan’s bill would let San Mateo cities bar under‑12 riders from Class 1 and 2 e‑bikes, pairing warnings and small fines with required data reporting. The move follows local crashes and a county safety forum.

Neighbors sued the city and turned in roughly 700 signatures after the council eased a two‑road fire‑access rule for sprinklered developments. Organizers want the ballot to restore the older safety standard.

Santa Rosa police say an elderly man was carjacked Friday and are asking witnesses or anyone with footage to contact detectives.

City leaders asked the county to study alternative flight procedures after residents reported louder, more frequent overflights tied to a new FAA approach.

A 42-acre Benessere Vineyards estate in St. Helena will be sold at auction in May, with starting bids expected between $8M and $12M.

Oliver’s Market paid about $25 million for Farmer’s Lane Plaza in Santa Rosa, clearing the way for a 35,500‑sq‑ft store slated to open in 2027 and hire 150–200 workers.

A driver was found dead after an SUV went off Highway 1 into the Russian River near Jenner; CHP investigators are probing the crash.

A coalition of Bay Area school boards told Sacramento that a plan to delay about $5.6 billion in Prop. 98 payments would force cuts and demanded regional funding fixes.

An 80‑foot bridge on Dry Creek Road replaces a 100‑year‑old one‑lane crossing. One lane opened this week and full access is expected in early May.

Providence has agreed to sell Queen of the Valley Medical Center to NorthBay Health; NorthBay is pledging job protections while the sale undergoes state review.

A new bill would formalize and fund organized sports in California prisons, using San Quentin's teams and outside partnerships as a possible statewide model.

Two Santa Rosa residents were found dead after a Clearlake traffic stop; two people are in custody and CHP is investigating. Detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.