Colin Atagi

1 week ago | pressdemocrat.com | Colin Atagi

A former Petaluma teacher pleaded no contest Friday to making threats that triggered the evacuation of Penngrove Elementary School in October. Kevin Harrington, who previously taught and coached football at Petaluma High and Casa Grande High, entered his plea in Sonoma County Superior Court to two counts of making threats, along with one count each of elder abuse and auto theft.

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Colin Atagi

A former Petaluma teacher pleaded no contest Friday to making threats that triggered the evacuation of Penngrove Elementary School in October. Kevin Harrington, who previously taught and coached football at Petaluma High and Casa Grande High, entered his plea in Sonoma County Superior Court to two counts of making threats, along with one count each of elder abuse and auto theft.

2 weeks ago | pressdemocrat.com | Colin Atagi

Dozens of grieving loved ones packed a Sonoma County courtroom Thursday as a Santa Rosa man was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 crash that killed 23-year-old motorcyclist Vance Stammer. Charles Bernhardy, who had been drinking before getting behind the wheel, was convicted last month of second-degree murder and other charges tied to the fatal hit-and-run, including gross vehicular manslaughter, DUI causing injury and leaving the scene of a crash.

2 weeks ago | laprensasonoma.com | Colin Atagi

Nota del editor: The Press Democrat no suele nombrar a las víctimas de agresión sexual. La familia de Aniyah Rodríguez solicitó que se publicara su nombre para explicar las causas de su muerte y honrar su historia. Aniyah Rodríguez siempre fue una luchadora. La adolescente de Cotati era creativa y ambiciosa, con el sueño de convertirse en policía, maestra o quizás maquilladora. Se puso al servicio de los demás, incluso mientras cargaba con su propio dolor en silencio.

2 weeks ago | pressdemocrat.com | Colin Atagi

These local, state and national contacts are available to help with various crises:• National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 (call or text)• inRESPONSE mobile mental health support team responding to mental health crises in Santa Rosa: 707-575-HELP (4357)• YWCA Sonoma County operates a 24/7 domestic violence crisis hotline and a confidential Safe House shelter. Call 707-546-1234 for help.