Grass fire reported in Petaluma
Fire officials say there is a vegetation fire burning on Hardin Lane and Adobe Road in Petaluma Wednesday afternoon.
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.
The Sonoma County sheriff's office is investigating a homicide that was reported in a rural area near Petaluma.
Petaluma slugger favorite for No. 1 spot in 2020 MLB Draft
A power-hitting baseball player from Petaluma is expected to be the top pick in the 2020 MLB Draft.
A power-hitting baseball player from Petaluma is expected to be the top pick in the 2020 MLB Draft.
Petaluma police ask help locating dependent adult gone missing
A dependent adult is missing Monday night and Petaluma police are asking for help finding him, police said.
A dependent adult is missing Monday night and Petaluma police are asking for help finding him, police said.
Bay Area gym owner prepares to reopen, hopes to do so soon
Some gym owners are filing suit, a few are openly defying orders, and others are banding together.
Some gym owners are filing suit, a few are openly defying orders, and others are banding together.
Coronavirus: Panicked people rush to buy survival gear, guns
And in addition to disinfectants and other household goods, guns and survival gear are in demand.
And in addition to disinfectants and other household goods, guns and survival gear are in demand.
Mother of Petaluma boy arrested in Maui for child abduction, child is safe
The Maui Police Department on Thursday arrested a woman on suspicion of abducting her 9-year-old son, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
The Maui Police Department on Thursday arrested a woman on suspicion of abducting her 9-year-old son, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies search for missing 9-year-old Petaluma boy
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday that a search was under way for a missing 9-year-old boy who was last seen after his father put him to bed the previous night.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday that a search was under way for a missing 9-year-old boy who was last seen after his father put him to bed the previous night.
Police: Petaluma grocery store employee hid cellphone in women's bathroom
Petaluma police on Sunday arrested a grocery store worker accused of hiding a cellphone to record women in a bathroom stall.
Petaluma police on Sunday arrested a grocery store worker accused of hiding a cellphone to record women in a bathroom stall.
Petaluma police investigating burglary and vandalism at residence
On Tuesday at 8:18 p.m., a resident returned to her home in the 1900 block of Cardinal Way with her children from a shopping trip and discovered numerous damaged items inside the residence.
On Tuesday at 8:18 p.m., a resident returned to her home in the 1900 block of Cardinal Way with her children from a shopping trip and discovered numerous damaged items inside the residence.
Overnight tree removal work to close Highway 101 lanes in Petaluma for 8 weeks
Northbound closures are scheduled from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Southbound closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Northbound closures are scheduled from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Southbound closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Petaluma police arrest woman suspected of passing counterfeit $100 bills twice at same store
Amber R. Cook allegedly used counterfeit $100 bills to buy a prepaid $400 gift card about 4:15 a.m. Wednesday at a Safeway store on South McDowell Blvd, Petaluma police said.
Amber R. Cook allegedly used counterfeit $100 bills to buy a prepaid $400 gift card about 4:15 a.m. Wednesday at a Safeway store on South McDowell Blvd, Petaluma police said.
'There is no de-escalation policy:' Community upset after deputy slams man's head into car
The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach group, formed by the board of supervisors in 2015, will pass out a questionnaire related to the David Ward investigation that will be forwarded to the sheriff. Plus, experts on community trauma and healing, will be present.
The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach group, formed by the board of supervisors in 2015, will pass out a questionnaire related to the David Ward investigation that will be forwarded to the sheriff. Plus, experts on community trauma and healing, will be present.
Petaluma police warn of scammers pretending to be PG&E employees
Police in Petaluma are warning residents about a potential scam in which thieves are posing as PG&E employees and are demanding customers give them immediate payment to avoid having their utility service disconnected.
Police in Petaluma are warning residents about a potential scam in which thieves are posing as PG&E employees and are demanding customers give them immediate payment to avoid having their utility service disconnected.
Worker in Petaluma dies after metal heap falls on him
Firefighters were summoned to an old silo along the Petaluma River on Friday after kayakers reported seeing a large metal tower fall and heard someone screaming for help, Petaluma Fire Battalion Chief Chad Costa told the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat.
Firefighters were summoned to an old silo along the Petaluma River on Friday after kayakers reported seeing a large metal tower fall and heard someone screaming for help, Petaluma Fire Battalion Chief Chad Costa told the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat.
Cyclist injured in Sonoma County
The suspect vehicle involved in the hit-and-run is described as an Audi Q5, or similar vehicle.
The suspect vehicle involved in the hit-and-run is described as an Audi Q5, or similar vehicle.
70-year-old bicyclist injured in Petaluma hit and run
The Petaluma man was riding northbound on the right shoulder of Ely Road, north of Corona Road, about 8:30 p.m. when he was hit by a vehicle that was also headed northbound, the CHP said.
The Petaluma man was riding northbound on the right shoulder of Ely Road, north of Corona Road, about 8:30 p.m. when he was hit by a vehicle that was also headed northbound, the CHP said.
Petaluma police asking for public's help identifying fraud suspects
On Saturday, Dec. 14 the victim left their wallet on a counter at the Petaluma Market, police said. When the victim realized the wallet was missing, the victim found several fraudulent charges had been made on two of the victim's credit cards.
On Saturday, Dec. 14 the victim left their wallet on a counter at the Petaluma Market, police said. When the victim realized the wallet was missing, the victim found several fraudulent charges had been made on two of the victim's credit cards.
North Bay gets additional carpool lanes, bike path on Highway 101
The lanes are part of the ongoing Marin-Sonoma "Narrows Project" which will widen 17 miles of the highway between Novato and Petaluma from four to six lanes.
The lanes are part of the ongoing Marin-Sonoma "Narrows Project" which will widen 17 miles of the highway between Novato and Petaluma from four to six lanes.
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.
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.