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It seems like a new news article is coming out every day. As reported in the Press Democrat and Index Tribune on June 6, 2024, Ken Mattson is suing Tim LeFever and Tim LeFever is suing Ken Mattson. Investors are also filing lawsuits. We are having trouble keeping up with it all, ourselves; while continuing to monitor property sales and unpaid property taxes. We encourage you to go to the Press Democrat, Index Tribune and the San Francisco Chronicle and search for “LeFever Mattson” for the latest.
2024
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LeFever Mattson and dozens of associated corporations declare bankruptcy
Santa Rosa Press Democrat - September 14, 2024
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New details in fraud case: Mattson sold real estate at inflated prices
Sonoma Index-Tribune - August 22, 2024
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A LeFever Mattson company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Sonoma Index-Tribune - August 8, 2024
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Sonoma real estate investors, once best friends, trade explosive fraud accusations in lawsuits
MSN/SF Chronicle - June 7, 20
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Embattled Sonoma real estate investor Ken Mattson suing former business partner
Sonoma Index Tribune - June 6, 2024
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Investor sues embattled Sonoma developer, saying much of her nest egg is gone
MSN - June 6, 2024
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Investor sues embattled Sonoma developer, saying much of her nest egg is gone
SF Chronicle - June 5, 2024
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FBI raids home of Sonoma developer Ken Mattson after fraud allegations from business partner
MSN/SF Chronicle - May 24, 2024
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New Mattson investment pitch for downtown Sonoma has opponents on edge
February 28, 2024
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Sonoma Cheese Factory gathering draws protesters
Sonoma Index Tribune- January 31, 2024
2023
Sonoma Index Tribune- July 13, 2023
Commentary: Small town, big problems
SF Gate - June 28, 2023
How a miracle-obsessed megachurch conquered a California city
Sonoma Index Tribune - March 27, 2023
Mattson’s Sonoma properties in trouble, face $1.2 million in back taxes and payments
Press Democrat/Sonoma Index Tribune - March 23, 2023
LeFever Mattson leaving a trail of lawsuits, broken promises amid sweeping Sonoma real estate buys
Santa Rosa Press Democrat & Sonoma Index Tribune - March 16, 2023
The real estate buys that have Sonoma residents alarmed
Wake Up Sonoma on ABC 7 NEWS
Aired on - January 17, 2023
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT- December 6, 2022
Controversial developer's latest plans for Sonoma Valley has some residents suspicious
Letters to the Index-Tribune editor, Dec. 14, 2022
Readers question Developer/County partnership and Fire Trust Fund.
The Index Tribune- January 6, 2023
Controversial developer’s latest plans for Sonoma Valley has some residents suspicious
The Index Tribune- February 25, 2023
Watchdog Wake Up Sonoma presents findings, concerns and goals
The Index Tribune- February 9, 2023
Questions raised after Sonoma planning commissioner steps down, sells properties to developer
Index Tribune - January 24, 2023
Editorial: Is Larson Park our temporary Springs plaza?
Sonoma Valley Sun - February 16, 2023
Under the Sun: Veronica Napoles, accidental activist
The Index Tribune- January 12, 2023
Springs plaza proposal with Sonoma Valley real estate investor scrapped.
“There are ways to provide a plaza experience in Boyes Hot Springs without selling our souls.”
Sonoma Index Tribune - February 28, 2023
Businesses strive to separate themselves from these controversial and prolific land owners
Sonoma Index-Tribune - May 30, 2023
Editorial: The Pride that we feel
Press Democrat & Sonoma Index Tribune - March 23, 2023
Who are the men behind the sweeping series of Sonoma real estate transactions?
Sonoma Valley Sun - June 1, 2023
Book bans and boycotts
Santa Rosa Press Democrat & Sonoma Index Tribune - March 16, 2023
The real estate buys that have Sonoma residents alarmed
2022 + 2021
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How several long-dead defendants wound up in a lawsuit filed by developer Ken Mattson over a sliver of historic land in downtown Sonoma
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT December 22, 2022
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PULSE OF THE PUBLIC-LGBTQ community concern
Letter to the Index Tribune Editor 12.16.22
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Springs Plaza Meeting - Letters to the Editor
Sonoma Index Tribune - November 22, 2022
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Editorial: Mattsons permeate Sonoma City Council race, and beyond
INDEX-TRIBUNE EDITORIAL November 4, 2021
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Slow-moving developer's projects irk Springs MAC
INDEX-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER October 28, 2021
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Mattsons buy Duggan’s funeral home site, expanding large Sonoma Valley real estate portfolio
INDEX-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER-October 10, 2022
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Sonoma’s Depot Hotel & Restaurant sold
INDEX-TRIBUNE FOOD AND WINE EDITOR September 28, 2021
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Dude, where’s my car? Parking in Springs at tipping point ‘Strange cars parked in front of your house’ might be future along Highway 12.
INDEX-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER May 16, 2019
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Ken Mattson's buying spree in Sonoma: 26 properties, $80 million
INDEX-TRIBUNE MANAGING EDITOR April 9, 2019