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Healdsburg paid parking plan falls flat at forum - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
One woman, who declined to give her name, said she would prefer to pay for parking over paying more sales tax. “It won't discourage people from coming here,” she said. Currently, parking is free in all of the 395 downtown street spaces and 267 ...
Instagram deal could tip Facebook's worth - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
By EVELYN M. RUSLI Facebook bought the photo-sharing service for $1 billion in early April, agreeing to pay roughly 30 percent in cash and 70 percent in stock, according to people briefed on the negotiations who did not want to be identified because ...
One day only: exclusive stories on Warriors, 49ers, etc. - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Several former Raiders players, speaking on the condition of anonymity or else they'd “break some heads,” said today that the infamous bounty system (paying bonuses to defensive players to intentionally injure certain opposing players) that recently ...
Changes to mail service in store - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
A mail clerk who has worked for the Postal Service for over two decades declined to give his name, but said that morale is low among the employees because of the uncertainty of where the jobs will be after the facility closes.
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park fans welcome reopening - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
The property owner, who asked that her name not be used, said that people were parking in areas that were intended for her tenants. “I'm very happy it's opening; it's been very sad,” she said. State officials said that cars parking on the side of the ...
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park fans welcome reopening - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
The property owner, who asked that her name not be used, said that people were parking in areas that were intended for her tenants. “I'm very happy it's opening; it's been very sad,” she said. State officials said that cars parking on the side of the ...
A house fire on King Street in Santa Rosa on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
A man who acknowledged being one of the residents sat disconsolately with a dog and declined to give his name. Basque said the man said he was properly licensed to grow marijuana, and that police had also spoken with him. “They met with the occupant ...
Fire destroys house near downtown Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
A man who acknowledged being one of the residents sat disconsolately with a dog and declined to give his name. You can reach Staff Writer Jeremy Hay at 521-5212 or jeremy.hay@pressdemocrat.com.
Fire destroys house near downtown Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
A man who acknowledged being one of the residents sat disconsolately with a dog and declined to give his name. You can reach Staff Writer Jeremy Hay at 521-5212 or jeremy.hay@pressdemocrat.com.
Fire damages west Santa Rosa house - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
I ran out of the house and called 911,” said the woman who declined to give her name. “My hands were shaking so bad I could hardly call,” she said. Santa Rosa fire crews responded and had the fire under control by 7:13 am, according to dispatch reports ...
COHN: Smith has played it safe; so far that's been enough - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
He requested anonymity so I will call him Expert. Expert: He's a very bright guy. He's done a good job of minimizing mistakes and always trying to keep the offense in the right play or protection. You get the feeling his mind is processing everything ...
Smith has played it safe; so far that's been enough - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
He requested anonymity so I will call him Expert. Expert: He's a very bright guy. He's done a good job of minimizing mistakes and always trying to keep the offense in the right play or protection. You get the feeling his mind is processing everything ...
Abating hunger when pay checks don't cover costs - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Volunteer Theresa Eaton of Cotati embraces a man who declined to give his name, after he thanked Eaton for a bag of groceries, Wednesday Dec. 14, 2011 in Rohnert Park . (Kent Porter / Press Democrat) By JOELLE BURNETTE You don't have to be homeless or ...
Occupy movement targets bank in Healdsburg - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
The woman, who declined to give her name, loaded groceries into her Mercedes and drove off. Karl Hilgert, the Healdsburg man dressed in Santa costume, retorted that “Santa supports credit unions and local banks, but not big bad banks. ...
Man killed in shooting outside Santa Rosa restaurant - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
One man, who had been in El Puente with his wife shortly before the shooting, said the restaurant had been crowded with people drinking at the bar and he he heard shots as he was leaving in his truck. He declined to give his name.
Man killed in shooting outside Santa Rosa restaurant - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
A manager at the restaurant said he'd been fielding calls all morning from people wanting to know if they could retrieve their vehicles. He heard the shots as he was leaving in his truck. He declined to give his name. You can reach Staff Writer Sam ...
Man killed in shooting outside Santa Rosa restaurant - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
... who had been in El Puente with his wife shortly before the shooting, said the restaurant had been crowded with people drinking from the bar, but had been peaceful. He heard the shots as he was leaving in his truck. He declined to give his name. ...
Huge forest-to-vine project near Annapolis threatened - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
One local vineyard developer who declined to be named said the fallout for Preservation Ranch was clear. Davis said the investment switch was part of the pension fund's ongoing restructuring of its real estate assets. ...
Broken prison system means more local burdens - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
The mayor has privately told people that he won't “go begging” to county supervisors for money, according to one state official who requested anonymity because he was reporting a private conversation. My favorite hyperbole, however, ...
Police: Elderly Petaluma woman jumps to death from senior housing complex - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
“Her son came in and told us that she passed away, that was it,” said the woman, who wouldn't give her name. The Council on Aging, an advocacy group for the elderly, said Vintage Chateau is an independent living development for residents aged 55 and ...
Fort Bragg mourns murdered councilman - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Deputies also had found the body of a victim, according to a source close to the investigation. Allman Sunday wouldn't comment on further details, including the name of the victim. City officials Saturday said the man killed was Jere Melo, former mayor ...
Fort Bragg ex-mayor reported shot - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
But a worker on the Skunk Train and a source close to the family gave a fuller picture of what unfolded. Passengers aboard the historic train that was heading east from Fort Bragg taking a scenic route to Northspur heard seven or eight shots as the ...
Foreclosure of hotel won't affect tenants - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Tenants were notified about the change in management by a written notice that indicated that there would be no changes in their current living situations. Contacted residents had no comment on the change, although one, who asked to remain anonymous, ...
Feds investigate lending by failed Sonoma bank - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
The far-reaching criminal investigation, which includes agents from the FBI and Internal Revenue Service, is also exploring personal financial ties between Madjlessi's wife and one of the bank's loan officers, according to sources close to the case. ...
Bank gave developer extra time on loans - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
“You can't capitalize interest,” said the banker, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. “It's just not permissible.” The property was foreclosed on last month by Westamerica Bank, which purchased most of the assets of the failed Sonoma Valley Bank. ...