Law Offices of Evan E Zelig, P.C.

05/20/2026

IOLERO Director John Alden spoke candidly about conflicts with the Sheriff’s Office, inaction by the Board of Supervisors and what the public should be watching, including this election cycle.
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05/16/2026

If you are charged with gun offenses in Sonoma County, including possession of unserialized fi****ms, call us today! (888) ZELIG-LAW

After passage of toughened laws meant to curb the trade of unserialzed fi****ms, seizures of so-called ghost guns are down statewide. But not in Sonoma County, where such weapons remain a stubborn problem despite zealous efforts by the…

05/13/2026

Santa Rosa Police Department to hold DUI checkpoint this Friday May 15th.

Santa Rosa Police to Hold DUI Checkpoint

Santa Rosa, Calif. – On Friday May 15th, 2026, the Santa Rosa Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. until 02:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.

Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk. Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.”

The Santa Rosa Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational ma*****na are legal, driving under the influence of ma*****na is illegal.

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Media Contact:
Sgt. Josh Medeiros
(707) 543-4108 https://alrt.se/u/YGGniLsYRGr

04/29/2026

Flock cameras in Oakland have been vandalized with paint as the surveillance technology continues to face scrutiny over privacy concerns. http://nbcbay.com/B1vUbVk

04/16/2026

DUI checkpoint in Santa Rosa this Friday April 17th.

Santa Rosa Police to Hold DUI Checkpoint

The Santa Rosa Police Department will be Holding DUI Checkpoint on
April 17th, 2026

Santa Rosa, Calif. – On Friday April 17th, 2026, the Santa Rosa Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. until 02:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.

Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk. Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.”

The Santa Rosa Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational ma*****na are legal, driving under the influence of ma*****na is illegal.

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Media Contact:
Sgt. Josh Medeiros
(707) 543-4108 https://alrt.se/u/RYYnUJspe1b

03/19/2026

Faulty urine samples were linked to nine cases in Sonoma County and two in Napa County. The California Department of Justice says the error was discovered in September.

03/14/2026

Supreme Court gets caught in the smoky intersection of gun rights and drug laws.

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03/13/2026

Nominations for Press Democrat Best of Sonoma County 2026 are OPEN! - If you love us, let them know in the "Attorney" category! https://bestofsoco.pressdemocrat.com/

02/26/2026

An ongoing CalMatters investigation has shown the state routinely allows dangerous drivers to stay on the road, where they go on to kill.

02/12/2026

"Beginning March 4 under the town’s updated rules, individuals will be fined up to $500 for excessive noise, inciteful, offensive language, or fighting in public places."

Beginning March 4, Windsor residents and visitors could be fined up to $500 for loud noises, inciteful language or fighting in public places under the town’s updated ordinance.