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.

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: 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.

Petaluma park becomes flashpoint for racial tension

Posters supporting the Black Lives Matter movement have been torn down repeatedly. Residents have confronted the man doing it, but say police let him go. 

Grass fire reported in Petaluma

Fire officials say there is a vegetation fire burning on Hardin Lane and Adobe Road in Petaluma Wednesday afternoon.

Sonoma County Sheriff investigating homicide in rural area

The Sonoma County sheriff's office is investigating a homicide that was reported in a rural area near Petaluma.