Santa Rosa teachers’ union gathers support for outside audit of district’s troubled finances as more cuts loom

Santa Rosa teachers’ union rallies for external financial audit amid impending budget cuts in district Santa Rosa’s unionized teachers and staff are demanding an outside audit of the district’s finances and greater transparency from Santa Rosa City Schools leadership due to budget woes. The district is facing a deficit and potential state receivership. Teachers are … Read more

Tensions rise over Santa Rosa Diocese’s plan to seek bankruptcy protection in face of more than 130 abuse claims

Santa Rosa Diocese faces mounting pressure as it considers filing for bankruptcy amidst 130 abuse claims Over the past three years, 130 survivors of clergy abuse have come forward to file lawsuits against the Santa Rosa Roman Catholic Diocese for childhood sex abuse, taking advantage of a special three-year window in California. However, the diocese … Read more

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