2 arrested after teen beaten at Santa Rosa Plaza for refusing to give up shoes, police say

Police say 2 individuals arrested for assaulting teenager who refused to hand over shoes at Santa Rosa Plaza After a gang-related assault at Santa Rosa Plaza left an 18-year-old with serious facial injuries, two people have been arrested and a third is facing charges. Concern is growing among residents about rising violence in the city, … Read more

Today in History: October 7, Matthew Shepard beaten and left tied to a Wyoming fencepost

On this day in history: October 7, Matthew Shepard attacked and abandoned tied to a Wyoming fencepost Today is October 7th, 2025, the 280th day of the year with 85 days remaining. On this day in 1998, Matthew Shepard, a gay college student, was beaten and left tied to a fencepost in Wyoming, eventually dying … Read more

Brilliant but beaten: the historical, searing misfortune of Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow: A Brilliant, Yet Beaten by Historical Misfortune Despite Joe Burrow’s outstanding performances as the Cincinnati Bengals’ quarterback, the team has struggled and fallen to 1-4 on the season. Burrow has impressive stats but hasn’t been able to prevent losses. The Bengals’ defense has been a major issue, particularly against the run. In a … Read more