Petaluma police warning shoppers about theft scam
A woman had just returned to her vehicle after going to the bank at the center at 301 S. McDowell Blvd. about 6 p.m. last Friday when she heard a knock on the window.
Mom went viral with kidnapping claim, but Petaluma police rule out crime
The Petaluma Police Department said on Thursday there is no evidence to corroborate Katie Sorensen's claims that the couple tried to kidnap children from a Michael's store on Dec. 7.
Woman says her kids were victims of Petaluma kidnap try
A Sonoma County woman says her children were the victims of an attempted kidnapping outside a Petaluma store.
Crews work to limit petroleum spill from sinking barge in Petaluma
The sinking barge was first reported about 10 a.m. Sunday adjacent to Heritage Salvage about a quarter-mile north of the U.S. Highway 101 overcrossing of the river.
Petaluma police arrest man suspected of sexually abusing young girl for several years
Erick Francisco Pimentel-Alvarado, 32, allegedly started abusing the child when she was about 5 years old. The suspect was a friend of the girl's parents.
Petaluma police seek vandal who tried to pry open parking garage gate
Investigators said Friday that the unknown suspect caused $10,300 in damage to the gate while trying to pry open the gate.
Truck stolen in Petaluma was family’s livelihood
Neighbors and friends are coming together to help a Petaluma man who had his work truck stolen.
Petaluma police seek three men in convenience store robbery
The robbery was reported shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday.
Fatal crash linked to homicide investigation at Petaluma home
The crash took place soon after 1 a.m. Friday, when a northbound Harley Davidson motorcycle hit a southbound Honda Fit head-on.
Fire evacuee nearly shot by stray bullet in Petaluma motel
A Santa Rosa resident who had fled the Glass Fire was nearly struck by a stray bullet in a Petaluma motel room.
Candlelight vigil held for North Bay man killed by alleged drunk driver
Mario Gongaro Castaneda, 53, died Tuesday evening about 7 pm, as he brought his garbage cans to the curb in front of his Petaluma home.
Suspect in Sonoma County vehicle theft and robbery arrested after pursuit
The robbery, reported to police at 3:45 p.m., left the woman with several injuries and she was taken to the hospital.
Petaluma police, sheriff's helicopter crew searching for suspect near Lucchesi Park
The suspect is possibly armed with a knife, according to police.
Petaluma's Palace of Fruit declared loss after fire from joyriding teens
Petaluma's landmark Palace of Fruit has been open more than 60 years, but it was declared a total loss from a fire started by joyriding teens who crashed a car into the produce stand. Owners say they will rebuild with help from a crowdfunding effort.
Petaluma begins long-awaited river dredging project
It's the first time in 20 years and 13 years overdue.
14 crew members in isolation after Petaluma firefighter tests positive for COVID-19
The firefighter, who tested positive on July 19, is currently in good condition and has not been hospitalized.
Petaluma: police ask for help finding missing elderly man
Petaluma police are asking for the public's help in finding an elderly man who has not been seen since Sunday night.
Two commercial burglaries in Petaluma under police investigation
Police said the suspect smashed a front door window, gained access to the business and stole cash.
Daughter finds parents dead; Petaluma police investigate possible murder-suicide
Police said both the man and the woman appeared to have suffered gunshot wounds.