Tag-Archive for ◊ Crime ◊

Bocce, Movie Night, Stolen Bike
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

West End Summer Bocce-  Every Friday at 6 p.m. at DeMeo Park. Join your friends and neighbors at beautiful DeMeo Park. Bring food and drinks to share. This is an all age, dog friendly event. To keep the event enjoyable and comfortable for all- please remember to observe Park rules: No glass, dogs on leashes. The West End Neighborhood Association has procured a Special Alcohol Permit and Lavatory for West End Summer Bocce. Wear layers for chilly nights.

Movie Night at DeMeo Park this Friday! Join your neighbors this Friday night at  ~9:00 pm (when it’s dark enough) to watch the movie Ratatouille in DeMeo Park.  (Movie details here and parental advisory here ) Bring a blanket & such to sit on and keep warm with. We’ll have free popcorn to share.

July Full Moon Ride- 5 dedicated bike riders braved the chilly evening ( and alas, it was too foggy to see the moon!) to ride on the new paved path to Willowside Road. Way to go, guys!

July Full Moon Riders

July Full Moon Riders

Stolen Bike Report: I live at 216 Hewett St. I’ve been here since 1998 and never had any problems with theft, despite forgetting to close my garage many times. Unfortunately this “time of innocence” has ended. My bike was stolen from my garage sometime between Thursday the 22nd and Tuesday the 27th. The garage door was down and locked. The thief had to enter through our backyard gate and side garage door. It was my beloved Dahon folding commuter bike I ride to work everyday during the school year. It is gray and has 20” wheels. If anyone sees it around, please let me know. Cynthia McDaniel  Email

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the full calendar, the latest updates and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website Click Here!

  • Share/Bookmark
Category: Crime Alerts, Events, Neighbor News  | Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,  | Comments off
Crime Alert: St. Rose car broken into
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, June 24th, 2010
A student, who lives on Klute St. in the St. Rose neighborhood, had her car broken into on Tuesday evening, June 22nd. She’s hoping that at least her school book will be found which would be of no use to anyone else . Be on the look out.

I live on Klute street on the east side and just wanted to let you know that my car was broken into last night and my school bag stolen. It’s a Dakine backpack and unfortunately it had my wallet in it and my school book Managerial Finance. I’m hoping that maybe who ever stole the bag dumps it somewhere in the neighborhood…I really need the school book.

Thank you!!!!! Kattie kattiezimmer@GMAIL.COM

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the full calendar, the latest updates and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website Click Here!

  • Share/Bookmark
Category: Crime Alerts  | Tags: , , , ,  | Comments off
DeTurk Park, Rezoing info, Crime alert
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, May 24th, 2010

The project continues to progress at DeTurk Round Barn & Park-   The existing Dog Park will be scaled down to allow work on the Round Barn.   The Barn will actually be raised in the near future.

Project Highlights: Dog  Park A) Finalize fencing/painting B) Irrigation C) Lay sod D) Site Furnishings E)  Grow in period (4-6 weeks) Dog Park opening tentatively set for the week of July 15th. Round Barn: A) Lead abatement B) Basic Demolition C) Pad Prep for shoring   Off-site improvements: A) Start work on sidewalk etc. at Donahue/W 8th.  See the entire site plan  DeTurk Revised Site plan with ADA stall

The exisiting Dog Park be reduced for Barn construction

The exisiting Dog Park be reduced for Barn construction

Crime Alert: There was an attempted break-in at 709 Davis Street- the Kid Street Learning Center building. It was last week around 2am. One of the neighbors heard a loud crash when they looked outside they saw 2 guys and a girl in the middle of the street. The police were called and a report was taken. They broke the window to the basement. Thankfully the windows are double pane and the 2nd portion wasn’t broke. I’m hopeful that the loud noise is what scared them off.    Sheila Accornero   Kid Street Learning Center

Rezoning and Notice of Public Hearing questions: Many folks have had questions about the Notice of Public Hearing they received from the City of Santa Rosa. The Notice, which was mailed to 2000 individuals, was a little vague so if you have questions please contact Jessica Jones.  She has been doing a terrific job explaining to people what precisely is being proposed and how it impacts their property.  Her contact info is jjones@srcity.org or 707-543-3410.

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the full calendar, the latest updates and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website Click Here!

  • Share/Bookmark
Category: Crime Alerts, Development & projects, Preservation & Historic sites  | Tags: , , , , , ,  | Comments off
Deturk Update, lights, stabbing
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Friday, May 07th, 2010

The DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park fence is going up and it’s gorgeous. Take note- there was a stabbing on Prince Memorial Greenway around Olive Park at 7:25 p.m. on May 5th. This was a young man and his girlfriend attacked at 7:35 p.m. when it is still light!

May 6 2010 New fence at Dog Park

May 6 2010 New fence at Dog Park

DeTurk Round Barn Park Project Update- 2 week out look: Dog Park A. Fence posts and panels  B. Painting of fence C. Landscaping Round Barn A. Initial layout for framing B. Preliminary Demo Work C. Soil removal.

Light Reduction Program- Several neighbors have suggested that we turn on our front lights to combat the changes that the reduction of lights might bring to the neighborhood. The Neighborhood Watch Program has always suggested that light is a deterrent to crime. Porch lights can be put on timer, they can also be motion activated and, of course, there’s also solar lights.

Stabbing at Prince Memorial Greenway: Click Here for Full Press Democrat Story

Found Dog: We found a nice little dog today in Railroad Square. He seemed to be some kind of Corgi/Chihuahua mix. Friendly. Short and squat with a caramel coat. Was wearing a red collar. He is now at the Sonoma County Animal Care and Control hoping to be found by his owners. Drop us a line if you think he’s yours so we know he’s been reunited. Thanks, Tim Sarter For more info in this dog, Click here!

May 11 NW Santa Rosa, Community Toxics Collections, a collection program where Sonoma County residents can properly dispose of items such as old paint products, automotive fluids, garden chemicals, expired medications and spent fluorescent lamps. : Appointment required. Call 877-747-1870 or 795-2025 Locations of Community Toxics Collections will be provided when you schedule your appt. Bring your ID to prove residency. For more info Click Here!

July 24, from 6:30 to 10:30 Historical Ball at the McDonald Mansion. Dinner dancing, surprises and docent led tour of the inside of McDonald Mansion. Benefi t for the Rural Cemetery for $90 per person. Costumes representing 1830 to 1930 required. Tickets limited for this one of a kind event. Information: 543-3292 For more info Click Here!

2010 SRRC Historical Ball

Give Us your Best Shot!

Give Us your Best Shot!

Give us your best shot! Last day to enter is June 1, 2010. The categories are as follows: Nature Scene, My Neighborhood, Garden, A Day in the Life and Best of Santa Rosa. We’ve also added an Under 18 Youth Category to include Favorite Place and Fun Stuff. ONLY ONE ENTRY PER CATEGORY, ALL PHOTOS MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA.The winning prize in the Youth Category will be an iPod Shuffle and the Adult Category winning prize will be an iPod. An entry fee of $5 per entry is required to offset the winning prize cost.   For more info and entry directions, Click Here!

More West End talent and events  next week, all events now listed on calendar.

  • Share/Bookmark
Category: Animals & Lost Pet, Crime Alerts, Events, Miscellany, Preservation & Historic sites  | Tags: , , , , , , , , ,  | Comments off
Crime Alert & Light Reduction Program
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, May 03rd, 2010

From Boyce Street: I want to report that our car was burglarized on Friday night.  My wife left it unlocked and the thieves stole all the change from the ashtray, and a personal check.  They also rummaged through the kids’ dvds, but I don’t think they actually took any of them; they just left them strewn about.  This is the third or fourth time this has happened to our cars.  Each time the car had been left unlocked.  Mostly the thieves just steal the change from the ashtray, but in the past they have also taken an iPod, and this time a check. It’s not so much the small amount of money and property we have lost, but the idea that someone is outside robbing us while we sleep is unnerving.  We have gotten the impression that people are walking the street each night checking car door handles, taking things from the cars if they open.  We are going to start leaving the porch light on at night to cast a little more light onto the cars in the driveway.  I have filed a police report about this incident, although I have let others go by without filing.   Ethan

Walking on Dark Streets?

Walking on Dark Streets?

Turned Off

Turned Off

Downtown neighborhoods are first targets for Street Light Reduction Program-

It’s a 4 year program and the downtown area where residents frequently walk to services, restaurants and entertainment- have been put first in line for the

Put on Timer

Put on Timer

reductions.  The West End has already had our lights adjusted. If a light pole has a yellow tag attached- then the light has been turned off.  A blue tag states that the light has been put on timer. Lights will remain on during normal active hours (dusk to midnight) and off during typical non-activehours (midnight to either dawn or 5:30 a.m.)

For comments, concerns and questions contact: Rick Moshier, PW Director (707) 543-3800 or rmoshier@ci.santa-rosa.ca.us.

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the full calendar, the latest updates and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website Click Here!

  • Share/Bookmark
Category: Crime Alerts, Neighbor News  | Tags: , , , , ,  | Comments off
West End Crime Update
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

An update from Officer Anderson who was at our Spring West End Neighborhood meeting:

West End Neighbors,

Yesterday a burglar was caught in a house, on the east side of Santa Rosa. Following the arrest, officers discovered he lived in the 800 block of Davis St. A search warrant was served there, and more stolen property was located. I do not know if he is the person committing the auto burglaries in your neighborhood, but it may be worth a call to the detective. I have attached the media release for your information.

Terry Anderson

10-4562 – Burglary Assault on an Officer Arrest

All events are posted on the West End Neighborhood Calendar Click Here!

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the full calendar, the latest updates and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website Click Here!

  • Share/Bookmark
Category: Crime Alerts  | Tags: , , , , , ,  | Comments off
Daisy the Cat missing, new car break-in
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, March 15th, 2010

Daisy lives at 300 Boyce Street, email Katherine at chadandkj@comcast.net

Our old kitty daisy went missing Saturday night. A neighbor found her disoriented/sleepy behind their car and kindly placed her on our porch bench in a blanket. When we came home she was gone and we have not seen her since. Given her age (17) we believe she may have passed but we do not know where. If anyone finds her we would like to know so we can take care of her. She is a grey/white cat, small/thin due to age. Any news would be appreciated.

Thanks, Katherine

New Car break-in occurred last night (March 14th). Resident went out to carport (located on Hewett St.) to find windows smashed.

All events are posted on the West End Neighborhood Calendar Click Here!

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the full calendar, the latest updates and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website Click Here!

  • Share/Bookmark
Category: Animals & Lost Pet, Crime Alerts  | Tags: , , , , ,  | Comments off
Crime Alert- Cars broken into Jefferson St.
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, March 11th, 2010

West End Neighbors take notice!

On Wednesday Morning ( 2 to 5 a.m.) 3 cars on Jefferson St. (near W. 7th) were broken into. Stereo systems and speakers were ripped out and other items stolen. One car in particular suffered $4000 of damage and nothing was stolen except prescription sunglasses.

We need to be vigilant about keeping our eyes and ears open. Have a conversation with your neighbors and discuss the situation so everyone is aware and willing to call police and/or their neighbors should a suspicious situation arise. Take special consideration to where you park your cars. Motion lights and security lighting are a good idea.

Remember that our neighbors on W. 7th also recently had both of their cars stolen: a Maroon 1996 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon and a Gold 1997 Previa Minivan. At last report, they had not been found or returned. The family is very upset about it- (and without cars!)

There was also an unverified report about an attempted truck theft on Hewett (on the West side of Dutton) on Sunday night.

Our next West End Neighborhood Association meeting is on Thursday, March 18th at 7 p.m. at the Assistance League of So. Co. 5 W. 6th Street. As a timely coincidence, one of our special guests is Santa Rosa’s new Chief of Police, Tom Schwedhelm.

All events are posted on the West End Neighborhood Calendar Click Here!

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the full calendar, the latest updates and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website Click Here!

  • Share/Bookmark
Category: Crime Alerts, Neighbor News  | Tags: , , , , , , ,  | Comments off
Crime Alert- stolen car,Animal Cruelty
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Tuesday, March 09th, 2010

Two unfortunate news items- both crime related.

Cars theft on W. 7th Street- Heads up to the neighborhood. We’ve now had BOTH of our cars stolen from in front of our house. Friday afternoon Tait (our son) left the keys to the car in the door of our ‘96 Maroon Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon. They drove off in it around 3:15 with a car and a full set of keys. We immediately had the locks changed on our house, but as it is more of an ordeal AND insurance does not cover changing the car locks, we had not yet done the same for the van.  Last night they came back and stole our Previa. That one is a gold, ‘97 Previa mini van. It has a dent in the passenger door, but is otherwise in great shape. I’m particularly upset about that one. Please spread the word.  Thanks, Tim

Police Press Releases 3/8/2010

On March 6, 2010, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers of the Santa Rosa Police Department responded to the 700 block of Wilson Street regarding a subject beating a dog. While en route, witnesses reported hearing the dog’s labored breathing and whimpering.

Upon arrival officers located a dog tethered to a fence. The dog was bleeding profusely from its mouth and head. Officers immediately called the Sonoma County Animal Control who responded to the scene and transported the mixed breed dog to a local veterinarian for care. It was later learned the dog sustained a possible fractured jaw and head and eye trauma.

Investigating officers determined witnesses heard the assault on the dog and confronted a subject who had been striking the animal with a stick.

At the conclusion of the investigation officers arrested 25 year old Santa Rosa resident Todd L. Naus on the charge of felony cruelty to an animal. Naus was then transported to the Sonoma County Jail.

  • Share/Bookmark
Category: Crime Alerts  | Tags: , , , , ,  | Comments off
Events, Crime Alerts, More Ham
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Hope you are enjoying the Holidays!

Friday, December 18th- 6 p.m. to 8:30 3rd Annual West End Caroling Night. Our roaming carolers will tour through the neighborhood and then end up for a potluck holiday party at Robin’s house (127 W. 6th Street). The ending party is BYOB and potluck items can be dropped off ahead of time if you don’t want to go caroling with your casserole. We will do the last round of carols at Robin’s house and expect to be back at her house around 7:30 or 8 p.m.

More Ham for the Holidays- 6th Street Playhouse announced three new performance dates for the new, hilarious holiday comedy “Ham for the Holidays”.  Thursday, Dec. 17, Saturday, December 19th and Sunday December 20th. This family friendly comedy was written by Santa Rosa native and actor, Shad Willingham. For more info Click here! Box office: 707-523-4185

Christmas Collins & Jimmy Gagarin, two actors from "Ham for the Holidays"

Christmas Collins & Jimmy Gagarin, two actors from "Ham for the Holidays"

Special thanks to Jennifer Watson of 10th Street, for delivering a petition to the S. R. City Council requesting that portions of the West End be re designated so that single family homes are permitted. Jennifer will keep everyone up to date as this plan moves forward.

Railroad Square Crime Alert: Historic Railroad Square has been hit by a series of crimes. Many of the businesses have been vandalized or burglarized in the last few weeks. There have been windows etched, rocks thrown through windows, massive graffiti, theft and burglaries. . If you are in Railroad Square, especially late at night or early morning, keep an eye out and report any suspicious activity. These are our local, independent  merchants and they need our help.

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the full calendar, the latest updates and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website Click Here!

  • Share/Bookmark
Category: Crime Alerts, Events, Holiday  | Tags: , , , , , ,  | Comments off
« Previous Entries