Sonoma County voters to decide on Measure J — future of large-scale farms
This November, voters in Sonoma County will decide on a contentious ballot measure that would impact large-scale farms.
Threats of violence made to California schools in social media trend
Several school districts in Northern California fell victim to a nationwide social media trend threatening schools Friday.
Little girl's pet rabbit stolen in rash of Petaluma thefts
Police in Petaluma are seeking the identities of thieves responsible for a rash of recent thefts in two neighborhoods. In one case, a family's pet rabbit was stolen from its enclosure, officials say.
Car tire thieves hit three Sonoma County cities
Police in three Sonoma County cities are trying to get to the bottom of a rash of car tire thefts. Over the last week, vehicle owners in Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, and Petaluma have reported their cars stripped down to the rims.
Some Petaluma residents can't call 911, alternate number provided
Some Petaluma residents may be unable to call 911 on Sunday due to what police described as an AT&T disruption, police said Sunday.
Petaluma is the first Bay Area city to offer free bus rides
Petaluma's transit services will be completely fare-free as part of a one-year pilot program.
Marc Klaas to close foundation 3 decades after daughter, Polly, killed in Petaluma
After 30 years of searching for America's lost and missing children – inspired by the kidnap and murder of his own 12-year-old daughter, Polly – Marc Klaas said he's finally shutting down the Sausalito-based KlaasKids Foundation.
'Wild Thang' crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog' in Petaluma
The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.
3 vegetation fires ignite in Petaluma
Three separate vegetation fires ignited in Petaluma on Monday afternoon.
Judge denies Richard Allen Davis' bid to overturn death sentence after Polly Klaas killing
A Santa Clara County judge on Friday denied a request to vacate a death sentence imposed on Richard Allen Davis, who was convicted of killing 12-year-old Polly Klaas in 1993 after kidnapping her from her bedroom at knifepoint in a crime that shocked the nation.
Man arrested on suspicion of killing 2-year-old at Clearlake party
A man suspected of killing a two-year-old child in Clearlake was arrested on Thursday morning, the Sonoma County Sheriff Department confirmed.
Protest breaks out during private fundraiser for Bay Area congressmember
Protesters are calling on a Bay Area congressmember to stop funding the war in Gaza.
5 Petaluma bar security staffers arrested for allegedly seriously beating patron
Five people who work as security staff at a Petaluma bar were arrested Saturday night after allegedly beating a patron, police said.
Petaluma police investigating graffiti threatening school shooting
Petaluma police are investigating a shooting threat to a school in the city after graffiti was found at its campus on Wednesday.
SF man leads police on chase in stolen semi in Petaluma
Petaluma police arrested a man after they said he led them on a police chase in a stolen semi-truck.
Convicted killer Richard Allen Davis seeks to overturn death sentence of Polly Klaas
Lawyers for one of California's most infamous convicted killers, Richard Allen Davis, asked a judge in Santa Clara County Superior Court on Friday to overturn his death sentence following the 1993 murder and kidnap of 12-year-old Polly Klaas.
Junior high students arrested for lighting explosives at Petaluma school
Two junior high school students in Petaluma were arrested on Wednesday for lighting explosive devices at school, causing the school to be locked down, officials say.
North Bay senior citizen sentenced 30 years to life for molesting child
A 78-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years to life in state prison on Tuesday for molesting a child numerous times, Sonoma County prosecutors said.
More than 30 cars bipped overnight across Petaluma
Police in Petaluma are warning car owners after more than 30 vehicles were broken into across the city overnight on Saturday.
2 arrested in separate alleged DUI crashes in Sonoma County
Two men in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of unrelated collisions involving alleged driving under the influence in Petaluma on Saturday night and early Sunday, police said.