Sacramento lawmakers advanced AB 2164 to lock shield protections into law and narrow when governors can honor out‑of‑state extradition requests tied to legal care. The bill aims to protect providers and helpers from prosecutions in hostile states.

Sonoma County approved a community‑led plan to develop a civic plaza at Tierra de Rosas and advanced construction on the Plaza Permanente park, due to open this September. The move pairs neighborhood-driven planning with an RFP for the commercial square.

A woman suffered major injuries after being struck by a train near Piner Road in Santa Rosa; police say the collision is under investigation and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A Sonoma County judge granted mental‑health diversion to a former Santa Rosa city employee accused in a violent kidnapping and assault, raising questions about treatment versus incarceration.

A 4-year-old died at Salt Point State Park after being struck by a motor home at a campground. CHP and park crews freed the child and airlifted her to Oakland before she later died.

A brush fire near Ledson Winery burned about 10–13 acres along Hwy 12 in Santa Rosa and prompted a mandatory evacuation for zone SON-3H3.

The Watmaugh Road bridge south of Sonoma is closed for a federally funded, $8.5M rebuild, with detours and expected delays through summer 2027.

A 31-year-old woman was found shot inside a pickup at a large illegal marijuana cultivation site outside Covelo. Deputies say multiple suspects are being sought.

A judge dismissed neighbors' challenge to Petaluma's plan for Lafferty Ranch, clearing a legal hurdle for docent‑led access to the 270‑acre preserve.

A Sonoma County judge sentenced James Unick to life in prison for the 1982 rape and murder of 13‑year‑old Sarah Ann Geer. DNA from a discarded cigarette helped prosecutors finally close the case.

Beaulieu Vineyard has reopened its restored 1885 stone winery in Rutherford, unveiling new tasting rooms, a Rarity Room and a culinary program as it reopens to visitors. Reservations begin July 13.

A tiny American mink wandered into a Healdsburg yard and was rescued by animal control before being transferred to Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue. Rehabilitators say the young mink will need time to recover and relearn hunting skills before it returns to the river.

A man was killed outside the Ace & Vine cardroom in downtown Napa after being struck by a vehicle; a 24-year-old suspect has been arrested.