3-year-old killed when struck by trailer, driver arrested for DUI

A 3-year-old child was killed when they were struck by a Bobcat trailer on a private property in Petaluma Sunday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. 

CHP seeking for answers in deadly Petaluma hit-and-run

The California Highway Patrol of Santa Rosa is asking the public for help in finding a driver wanted for a hit-and-run crash in Petaluma that left a man dead early Friday morning.

These Bay Area restaurants were added to the Michelin guide

The Michelin Guide, a culinary roadmap of must-try places, added 15 new restaurants for California, and nearly half of them are in the Bay Area. 

Bay Area cafe spends $4,000 a month on eggs, adds surcharge for customers

The manager of the North Bay restaurant says she hasn't heard any complaints about the new surcharge, saying most customers understand the egg shortage is affecting everyone.

Petaluma Cattlemens closing after 54 years

The Cattlemens restaurant in Petaluma will serve its last meal on Tuesday, the last day of 2024. The plan is to demolish the building and build a Chickk-Fil-A.

The North Bay braces for freezing temperatures, heavy rain

The North Bay is preparing for a one-two punch from Mother Nature. Freezing temperatures are expected at midnight, before heavy rain moves in late Tuesday.

Arrest made in deadly Petaluma shooting

A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Petaluma over the weekend. 

Armed Petaluma high-speed chase suspect jumps in water

In a developing situation, a high-speed chase led to a suspect driving into the water by the Petaluma Marina Tuesday afternoon.

Cattlemens restaurant in Petaluma to shut down after 54 years

After operating for over half a century, Cattlemens restaurant in Petaluma will serve its last dish at the end of the year, as the restaurant will close its doors for good.

2 schools in Petaluma closed following threat

Two schools in the Petaluma area will be closed Tuesday following a threat made to one of them on Monday, according to the Sonoma County Office of Education.  

Threats of violence made to California schools in social media trend

Several school districts in Northern California fell victim to a nationwide social media trend threatening schools Friday.

Little girl's pet rabbit stolen in rash of Petaluma thefts

Police in Petaluma are seeking the identities of thieves responsible for a rash of recent thefts in two neighborhoods. In one case, a family's pet rabbit was stolen from its enclosure, officials say. 

Car tire thieves hit three Sonoma County cities

Police in three Sonoma County cities are trying to get to the bottom of a rash of car tire thefts. Over the last week, vehicle owners in Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, and Petaluma have reported their cars stripped down to the rims.

Some Petaluma residents can't call 911, alternate number provided

Some Petaluma residents may be unable to call 911 on Sunday due to what police described as an AT&T disruption, police said Sunday.   

Marc Klaas to close foundation 3 decades after daughter, Polly, killed in Petaluma

After 30 years of searching for America's lost and missing children –  inspired by the kidnap and murder of his own 12-year-old daughter, Polly – Marc Klaas said he's finally shutting down the Sausalito-based KlaasKids Foundation. 

'Wild Thang' crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog' in Petaluma

The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.

3 vegetation fires ignite in Petaluma

Three separate vegetation fires ignited in Petaluma on Monday afternoon.