Santa Rosa Police Arrest Man After High-Speed Chase from DUI Checkpoint Leads to Drug Bust and Collision
A man was arrested after a high-speed chase and crash with drugs found in his car. He faces multiple charges, including DUI and drug-related offenses.
Rohnert Park Couple Pleads Guilty to Illegal Fishing and Trade, Sonoma County Imposes Fines and Ban
A Sonoma County case highlights unethical fishing: Richard and Shalley Tran pleaded guilty to illegal fish sales, raising issues on sustainable practices and ecosystem health.
Mill Valley Dangles $14K Carrot To Get Workers Living In Town
Mill Valley will pay property owners up to $14,000 to rent vacant or underused units to local workers in a one‑year pilot. The program sets rent and income caps and is administered by Placemate.
San Rafael’s BioMarin Drops $4.8 Billion Bet On Rare-Disease Rival
BioMarin will buy Amicus for roughly $4.8 billion, folding two marketed rare‑disease drugs into its portfolio as the companies eye a Q2 2026 close. The agreement is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Yountville Parish Acres Put On The Block As Diocese Scrambles In Bankruptcy
The Diocese of Santa Rosa has listed roughly 13 acres around St. Joan of Arc in Yountville for sale, flagging flood and access hurdles as it seeks funds during bankruptcy.
Pickup Slams Into Santa Rosa Vintage Staple, Cops Red-Tag Beloved Shop
A pickup plowed through the windows of Hot Couture Vintage Fashion in downtown Santa Rosa Thursday; the building was red‑tagged and one person sustained minor injuries. Investigators are still working to determine how the crash unfolded.
Novato Council Slams Door on Romar Court Appeal, Keeps Troubled Complex Empty
Novato’s council upheld an appeals‑board order keeping the 14‑unit Romar Court building red‑tagged; tenants remain displaced while the owner pursues repairs.
Two Juveniles Arrested for Armed Robbery Linked to Social Media Sale in Marin City
Two minors were arrested for a November armed robbery in Marin City, where they allegedly robbed victims at gunpoint during a social media arranged clothing sale.
Rio Vista Man, 83, Nabbed After Solano Raid Finds 1,000 Child Abuse Images
Solano County Sheriff's Office posted photos of a Nov. 13, 2024 search that led to the arrest of Michael Hartwig, 83, after investigators say they found more than 1,000 images of child sexual abuse material.












