4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1226+ words) The federal civil rights lawsuit, filed Sept. 8 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, is brought on behalf of the former couple’s three children — twin 2-year-old daughters and a now 1-year-old son living with their legal guardians,…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (182+ words) The California Highway Patrol temporarily closed Highway 121 outside Schellville Wednesday morning, Sept. 9, after a big rig spilled grapes in the roadway, causing a crash. From preliminary reports, it is believed the truck was heading north on Highway 121, also known as…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (993+ words) Another exciting slate of games across the North Bay and beyond arrives in Week 3 of the high school football season. The Press Democrat’s Game of the Week is a matchup of top-30 state-ranked teams as No. 27 Cardinal Newman will look…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1697+ words) What could the future hold for a three-block stretch south of Santa Rosa’s Old Courthouse Square? Characterized by a sprawling and dated government campus and pockmarked with partially vacant commercial spaces, the corridor connects the city’s main commercial drag and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (836+ words) Roseland University Prep 52, Calistoga 40 The Knights dressed just 12 players but were able to hit the road and pull out their first win in almost two years Thursday night in their 2026 season opener in Napa County. RUP (1-0), which went 0-10 last season…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (951+ words) North Bay and state officials say a recent outbreak of an insect plaguing grapevines reveals a threat to not only California’s $73 billion wine industry, but also the state’s agricultural infrastructure. Officials say the discovery of the glassy-winged sharpshooter in May…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (89+ words) The Wanderlust Food Truck Festival made its official Sonoma County debut Thursday at Santa Rosa’s Old Courthouse Square. Take a look. The Southern California-based Wanderlust Food Truck Festival made its official Sonoma County debut Thursday, Sept. 3, at Santa Rosa’s Old…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (263+ words) Santa Rosa’s Sonic Drive-In location has suddenly closed, with no explanation or future plans announced for the burgers and shakes joint. Customers were surprised Sept. 3 to discover that the eatery — known for serving burgers, fries and many drink combinations including…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (261+ words) A new Thursday night event is rolling into downtown Santa Rosa. The Southern California-based Wanderlust Food Truck Festival will make its official Sonoma County debut Thursday, Sept. 3, at Old Courthouse Square, launching a weekly community gathering with rotating food vendors…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (558+ words) The dancing has begun Editor: As reported in the Aug. 29 digital Press Democrat, all reference to President Donald Trump’s endorsement has just been scrubbed from the midterm campaign website of incumbent CA 1st Congressional District Representative James Gallagher. The campaign manager…...