The Hearn Avenue overpass in Santa Rosa is now open, easing traffic with improvements including two traffic lanes each way, better exits, and bicycle lanes.

A Chimney Rock webcam captured two people throwing rocks at a resting elephant seal; park officials are asking for help to identify them. Investigators are reviewing livestream footage.

Sonoma couple Linda Shore and David Barker have spent years teaching hands-on science in Tibetan monasteries and building traveling exhibits that translate Western science into monastic classrooms.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

A dispute over an unleashed dog in Vallejo led to an armed confrontation and the arrest of a man after police found unregistered firearms in his vehicle.

A Civic Lens poll of 400 likely voters puts Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco atop early California governor polling, but strategists say a large undecided vote keeps the race fluid.

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’s council upheld an appeals‑board order keeping the 14‑unit Romar Court building red‑tagged; tenants remain displaced while the owner pursues repairs.

After 61 years, Rio Vista’s Point announced it will close; owners blamed failed lease talks and high costs as the property is listed for sale.