Business
Mass Layoffs Hit Major Bay Area Companies
Nearly 9,000 jobs lost in the region since July across tech, manufacturing, and consumer sectors
Safari West Transitions to Nonprofit Organization
The 400-acre wildlife preserve in Sonoma County will be managed by the newly formed Safari West Zoological Society.
Head of Santa Rosa Climate Center to Retire After 47 Years
Ellie Cohen announces departure from nonprofit she has led for the past 7 years.
Crime
Hundreds of Roosters Seized in Massive Bay Area Cockfighting Bust
Authorities uncover suspected illegal cockfighting operation in rural Santa Rosa enclave.
Police Search for Missing 78-Year-Old Santa Rosa Woman
Marcia Wilson was last seen leaving her home on Wednesday morning amid a series of storms in the region.
Suspect Arrested in Santa Rosa Break-In Spree
48-year-old Brian Galban charged with burglary, theft, and resisting arrest
Sports
SRJC Men's Basketball Wins Big 8, Women's Player Honored
Bear Cubs earn top seed for CCCAA playoffs after dominant regular season
Piner Boys Soccer Reaches First Semifinal Game Since 2004
Third-seeded Prospectors defeat league rival Santa Rosa 4-3 to advance in North Coast Section playoffs
Cardinal Newman boys upset, Rancho Cotate and Justin-Siena girls advance
St. Vincent's boys and girls teams also move on to the semifinals
Entertainment
Left Edge Theatre Tackles Complex Play 'We Are Proud to Present...'
Pulitzer Prize-winning drama confronts audience, asks them to confront themselves
Comedian Juan Carlos Arenas Brings Laughter and Community to the North Bay
The stand-up comic uses his platform to connect people and inspire change.
North Bay Science Discovery Day Returns with 10,000+ Visitors
The free STEM festival at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds features hands-on exhibits, activity kits, and more.
Lifestyle
16th and Mission bodega welcomes new cat after Waymo tragedy
Shadow, a one-year-old black domestic shorthair, has arrived to take the place of store mascot KitKat, tragically killed by a Waymo self-driving car last year.
Letters to the Editor Debate Education Funding, Airport Noise, and Billionaire Wealth Tax
Readers weigh in on issues facing Santa Rosa and Sonoma County communities.
Native American Artist from Windsor Embraces Multifaceted Creativity
Sarah Joy Tang, an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, has built a thriving business blending traditional Native American art with modern design.
