Power shutoffs expected in Bay Area on Election Day

Six Bay Area counties are facing possible power shutoffs on Election Day and the following days, PG&E reported.

North Bay playground named after 7-year-old killed by falling gate

A new park in Marin County is getting ready to celebrate its grand opening Saturday. The new playground at Niven Park has been named in honor of Alexander Quanbeck.

North Bay high school's new girls flag football team notes growing sports trend

A high school in the North Bay is scraping together a girl’s flag football team and in just a few short months, the sport piqued the interest of nearly 40 students.

2 boaters stranded in North Bay marsh rescued by Coast Guard

Two boaters were air-rescued Wednesday evening after they became stranded in the Napa Sonoma Wildlife Marsh, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Suspect in San Rafael 1973 homicide extradited from Idaho

The suspect in a homicide reported in San Rafael more than 50 years ago was extradited from Idaho earlier this week. 

Man dies following police standoff in Fairfield

A police standoff in Fairfield ended with the death of the suspect following a shooting Friday evening, police said. 

Mass murder threatened against farm bureau over Sonoma Measure J

Laid back Sonoma County is hardly a place one would expect local propositions to turn an idea into a potential bloodbath. But that's exactly why the Sonoma Sheriff's Office is looking deep into such a threat over Measure J. These days, even local politics can lead to threats of mass murder.         

Cattlemens restaurant in Petaluma to shut down after 54 years

After operating for over half a century, Cattlemens restaurant in Petaluma will serve its last dish at the end of the year, as the restaurant will close its doors for good.

Dozens displaced after Rohnert Park apartment catches fire

Around 30 people were displaced when a Rohnert Park apartment building caught fire Saturday afternoon, triggering a three-alarm response.

Wildfire burns hundreds of acres in Solano County

Firefighters are responding to a wildfire, dubbed the Hay Fire, burning near Hay Road and Burke Lane east of Vacaville.

Potential power shutoffs and when to expect them in the Bay Area

Starting Thursday evening, much of Pacific Gas & Electric's territory will be blasted by offshore wind that could ignite wildfires. But big as the area is, those forcibly shut off will be small.  

Bay Area eyewear company offers free glasses to hurricane victims

Marin-based Zenni Optical is offering free reading and sunglasses to people living in the areas impacted by the hurricanes.

1 dead, 6 injured in North Bay car crash

At least one person has died, and six others were injured after two cars collided with each other on a Santa Rosa highway Saturday afternoon.

Santa Rosa Mazda driver intentionally causes multiple crashes, kills 1: CHP

A Santa Rosa driver is accused of causing multiple accidents Saturday afternoon, including one that killed a woman, the California Highway Patrol said.

Road rage incident leads to fatal crash in Santa Rosa

A woman is dead, and a man and child were injured after two other cars were involved in an earlier road rage incident in Santa Rosa Saturday afternoon. 

This Bay Area hotel was named best in the world

Every year, Condé Nast Traveller patrons participate in the Readers' Choice Awards, where they can rank the top vacation resorts in the world down to the best suitcase company, and on Tuesday, one in Sonoma County topped the list for the best hotel.