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Santa Rosa Jury Convicts Driver of Second-Degree Murder in Fatal 2022 DUI Motorcycle Collision

SANTA ROSA, Calif. — A Sonoma County Superior Court jury convicted a man on Thursday for his involvement in a deadly hit-and-run incident last year that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old motorcyclist. Charles Allen Bernhardy was found guilty of second-degree murder and several other charges related to the 2022 collision. The fatal event took place on September 6, 2022, near the intersection of Fountaingrove Parkway and Sedgemoore Drive. Responding to reports of a …

Santa Rosa Judge’s Controversial Decision: Probation and Mental Health Treatment for Man After Violent Assault

Santa Rosa, Calif. — In a controversial decision this week, a Sonoma County court sentenced Trevor Colombano to probation after he violently attacked a neighbor walking her dog. The incident, which occurred last October, ended with several charges against Colombano, including mayhem and sexual battery. On that fateful day, Colombano, 38, attacked the woman unprovoked, leading to injuries that left her permanently disfigured. The assault, witnessed by the victim’s young daughter, her cousin, and several …

Tragic Wave of Fentanyl-Linked Deaths Strikes Santa Rosa Community

Santa Rosa, California – A surge in fentanyl-related fatalities has heightened concerns in Santa Rosa as community leaders and health officials grapple with the escalating opioid crisis. In recent months, this potent synthetic drug has been identified in a spate of drug overdoses that have sadly cost several lives in the region. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid medically used for severe pain relief, is up to 100 times more potent than morphine. Its lethality is exacerbated …

Tragic Park Encounter Ends in Fatal Shooting Amid Robbery Attempt in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa, Calif. — A tragic series of events unfolded in a local park last year when a casual outing among three friends turned deadly after a confrontation with two individuals, local authorities said. During a distressing exchange, one man fatally shot Connor Bundock after a failed robbery attempt and a brief altercation. This case moved another step toward resolution on Friday in Sonoma County Superior Court as the preliminary hearing of Manuel Rivera, accused …

Santa Rosa Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Attempted Murder of Mother of His Children

Santa Rosa, California – A 38-year-old man from Santa Rosa has been sentenced to life in prison for attempting to murder the mother of his children in 2020, according to the Sonoma County District Attorney. Adrian Cervantes-Alvarez received a six-year sentence for the attempted murder charge, but due to it being his third strike under California’s Three Strikes law, his sentence was extended to life in prison with a chance of parole after 27 years. …

Local Attorney Plants 10,000 Daffodil Bulbs in Santa Rosa: The Surprise Guerrilla Gardener Behind the City’s Flowering Beauty

SANTA ROSA, California – The city of Santa Rosa, California, has been graced with a surprising burst of beauty this season in the form of countless daffodils popping up around downtown. The secret behind this delightful scene has been revealed – a local attorney named Paul Miller. Miller has taken it upon himself to become the “guerrilla gardener” of Santa Rosa, planting 10,000 daffodil bulbs in medians and under freeways near his downtown office over …

Faulty engine identified as cause of fatal Hawaii-bound plane crash from Santa Rosa

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed the cause of the crash that killed two people on a Hawaii-bound plane from Santa Rosa last year. The crash was caused by a combination of factors, including the pilot’s decision to take off in bad weather and the aircraft’s overweight condition. The small airplane crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and a passenger. According to the NTSB report, the pilot’s decision to …

Santa Rosa Man Faces Charges in 2022 Shooting Death of 19-Year-Old: ‘Fight for Connor’

SANTA ROSA, Calif. – A man from Santa Rosa, California, has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old in 2022. The incident has sparked a call to action from the community, as they rally to seek justice for the victim, Connor. The accused individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, is facing charges related to the shooting that took place earlier this year. The tragedy has left many in the community …