Man shot, killed in front of home east of Petaluma
A man was shot and died Monday afternoon in unincorporated Sonoma County just east of Petaluma, Sonoma County sheriff's officials said.
A man was shot and died Monday afternoon in unincorporated Sonoma County just east of Petaluma, Sonoma County sheriff's officials said.
Petaluma Highway 101 widening project progressing with new stage next week
Work is progressing on a freeway widening project on Highway 101 in Petaluma, and the next stage will next week involve closing northbound lanes.
Work is progressing on a freeway widening project on Highway 101 in Petaluma, and the next stage will next week involve closing northbound lanes.
Recovery mission for 2 children swept into Pacific Ocean continues
Authorities again searched the area along Blind Beach in Sonoma County Tuesday, looking for any sign of the two Petaluma children swept away into the Pacific Sunday.
Authorities again searched the area along Blind Beach in Sonoma County Tuesday, looking for any sign of the two Petaluma children swept away into the Pacific Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
It's the first time in 20 years and 13 years overdue.
Petaluma river set to begin much-needed dredging project
Debora Villalon reports.
Debora Villalon reports.
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.
The firefighter, who tested positive on July 19, is currently in good condition and has not been hospitalized.


















