Fire evacuees reunite with strangers who rescued their animals
At a Petaluma gathering on Wednesday, fire evacuees reunited with the strangers who saved their animals, which ranged from livestock and fish to even pet birds.
Car crash into Petaluma home displaces family of seven
The 7:30 a.m. crash caused severe structural damage to the garage and attached home at 99 Maria Drive, but no one inside was injured. Four adults and three or four children were in the house at the time, Petaluma Fire Capt. Jude Prokop.
Petaluma man dies after police Taser him amid stolen car mix-up
Ward, who had a history of prior health problems, died shortly after being taken out of his car and placed into handcuffs.
2 men suspected of stealing mail, passing altered checks of 200 victims statewide
A Petaluma bank's alert that someone was passing a suspected bad check on Monday led to the arrests of two Los Angeles men suspected of stealing mail and cashing checks from more than 200 victims statewide.
Petaluma police investigating fatal collision near Lakeville Street and Highway 101
Motorists are advised to use South McDowell Boulevard as an alternate route, and commercial vehicles traveling east on Lakeville Highway/state Highway 116 should continue driving south on Highway 101 and exit at eastbound state Highway 37 as an alternate route east toward Vallejo.
Petaluma identity theft case
Authorities in the North Bay are looking for two thieves who made a $5,000 haul in about half an hour. But they were caught on video. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
'Miracle League' field of dreams ballpark opens in Petaluma
A new baseball field is opening this weekend in Petaluma and is being called a field of dreams. Two and a half million dollars in the making, it enables special needs children to play ball, but the field is for everyone. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Homeless Petaluma woman dies in clothing donation bin
A 30-year-old homeless Petaluma woman was apparently scavenging through a clothing donation bin when it shut on her, asphyxiating her to death.
Local industry reacts to Trump tariffs on imported solar panels
The Trump administration is imposing a stiff 30 percent tariff on foreign-made solar panels. Debora Villalon reports on why trade groups are opposed to the tariffs.
Rescuing everything from birds to yaks
In Sonoma County, hardest hit by wildfires, a community meeting, just concluded, signified the ongoing transition from outright emergency to the recovery phase. With some roads still closed and some neighborhoods still off limits, officials answer many questions county residents put forward.
Petaluma 'nuisance home' subject to 800 police calls in 5 years
A suburban Petaluma home has been seized and neighbors are happy. A Sonoma County judge ordered action after police received nearly 800 complaints over the past five years. An alleged drug dealer had been hiding out inside, according to police.
Petaluma: Mom & son in stroller struck by vehicle, will survive
A woman and a child who were struck by a vehicle in Petaluma late this morning were taken to a hospital, a Sonoma County emergency dispatcher said.
Blighted golf course ‘Tees off’ Petaluma residents
Residents who live in Petaluma's Adobe Creek are complaining an old nearby golf course has become an eyesore and fire hazard.
Good Samaritan helps prevent kidnapping in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood
San Francisco Police say they have arrested a Petaluma man for trying to kidnap a woman off the street in the city's Cow Hollow neighborhood Saturday night.
Community supports one another 1 week after Petaluma fire
A row of Petaluma homes was damaged by flames a week ago. Now the community is pulling together to help those affected meet insurance deductibles.
Fire contained after burning several homes in Petaluma, Hwy 101 reopens
The California Highway Patrol reopened a portion of U.S. Highway 101 that was closed in Petaluma due to a structure and vegetation fire along highway that affected a nearby residential area, burning four homes according to the CHP. Firefighters have contained the blaze.
Petaluma fire contained, several structures burned
Residents who have evacuated their homes due to a fire that is burning several structures near U.S. Highway 101 in Petaluma are temporarily gathering at a nearby shopping center, according to police.
Petaluma: Man found dead of possible overdose behind business
Petaluma police said a man was found dead, possibly from a drug overdose, behind a craft beer and wine distribution company this morning.
Counterfeit cash making the rounds in Petaluma
KTVU has learned someone has attempted to pass fake bills in as many as 10 businesses in the North Bay community of Petaluma.
Jenner resident David Kenly on how neighbors want a barrier along Hwy 1
The deaths of two little girls in car accidents last week in Jenner and two yesterday in Petaluma has caused for a push to make changes along a stretch of road.