Petaluma mobile home park residents facing 300% rent increase
Residents of Little Woods Mobile Villa in Petaluma fear they may be homeless after receiving notices that their monthly rent would increase by 300% or more a month.
Residents of Little Woods Mobile Villa in Petaluma fear they may be homeless after receiving notices that their monthly rent would increase by 300% or more a month.
'It makes me so angry': Polly Klaas kidnapping remembered 30 years later
It was 30 years ago, during a sleepover at her Petaluma home, that 12-year-old Polly Klaas was kidnapped. She was found dead two months later.
It was 30 years ago, during a sleepover at her Petaluma home, that 12-year-old Polly Klaas was kidnapped. She was found dead two months later.
Bay Area tattoo artists create body art to raise suicide awareness
Long lines snaked around the block on Friday as people signed up to get tattooed in Petaluma to raise awareness about suicide and mental health.
Long lines snaked around the block on Friday as people signed up to get tattooed in Petaluma to raise awareness about suicide and mental health.
Sonoma man with toddler in backseat arrested for alleged robbery, DUI
A man in Petaluma was arrested Saturday evening on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, robbery and other offenses, all with his two-year-old child in the backseat of his vehicle.
A man in Petaluma was arrested Saturday evening on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, robbery and other offenses, all with his two-year-old child in the backseat of his vehicle.
Summer camp in Petaluma gives Jewish children of color a haven to be different together
One camper, from Oakland, has a white Jewish mother and a father who is Black and Muslim. Another was adopted in Uganda by a white Jewish woman; they now live in Montana.
One camper, from Oakland, has a white Jewish mother and a father who is Black and Muslim. Another was adopted in Uganda by a white Jewish woman; they now live in Montana.
Aggressive, stinging yellowjackets buzzing in the North Bay
Yellowjacket populations are booming in the North Bay. Here's some advice on how to deal with these sometimes aggressive, stinging bugs.
Yellowjacket populations are booming in the North Bay. Here's some advice on how to deal with these sometimes aggressive, stinging bugs.
Tesla sued in federal court for allegedly misrepresenting range of its electric vehicles
A lawsuit seeking class-action status on behalf of three owners of Tesla vehicles in California was filed this week, alleging that the company grossly undervalued how far the cars could travel on a single battery charge.
A lawsuit seeking class-action status on behalf of three owners of Tesla vehicles in California was filed this week, alleging that the company grossly undervalued how far the cars could travel on a single battery charge.
Motorcyclist killed in collision with minivan in Petaluma
A motorcyclist was killed Friday evening in a traffic collision in Petaluma.
A motorcyclist was killed Friday evening in a traffic collision in Petaluma.
Body of missing Yosemite hiker Hayden Klemenok located, family says
The body of a 24-year-old backpacker who went missing in Yosemite has been found, according to loved ones.
The body of a 24-year-old backpacker who went missing in Yosemite has been found, according to loved ones.
Family of missing Yosemite hiker worried after 24-year-old slipped and fell by creek
The search continues for a backpacker from the Bay Area who has been missing in Yosemite National Park since Sunday.
The search continues for a backpacker from the Bay Area who has been missing in Yosemite National Park since Sunday.
Firefighters gain upper hand on vegetation fire in Sonoma County
Firefighters in the North Bay are responding to a vegetation fire that saw moderate spread Friday afternoon. Officials say forward progress of the grass fire has been stopped and it is holding at approximately 23 acres.
Firefighters in the North Bay are responding to a vegetation fire that saw moderate spread Friday afternoon. Officials say forward progress of the grass fire has been stopped and it is holding at approximately 23 acres.
Petaluma homeowner puts out small brush fire before it spreads
A homeowner in Petaluma was able to put out a small brush fire before it grew out of control. The incident comes as state officials warned the public about potential fire dangers this holiday weekend.
A homeowner in Petaluma was able to put out a small brush fire before it grew out of control. The incident comes as state officials warned the public about potential fire dangers this holiday weekend.
Massive bee swarm send Petaluma man to the hospital
A 90-year-old man out flying his model airplane was attacked by a swarm of bee on Wednesday in Petaluma. The swarm was so large that medics on scene had to grab the man's body and flee the area while performing life-saving aid.
A 90-year-old man out flying his model airplane was attacked by a swarm of bee on Wednesday in Petaluma. The swarm was so large that medics on scene had to grab the man's body and flee the area while performing life-saving aid.
Man hospitalized after getting caught in swarm of bees in Petaluma
A Petaluma field was abuzz with a swarm of bees on Wednesday afternoon and one man found himself entangled in the throng.
A Petaluma field was abuzz with a swarm of bees on Wednesday afternoon and one man found himself entangled in the throng.
World's Ugliest Dog crowned in Petaluma
Scooter, a Chinese Crested, was the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, held in Petaluma Friday. The 7-year-old pup with wispy hair, deformed hind legs, and a hanging tongue narrowly escaped being euthanized after he was born.
Scooter, a Chinese Crested, was the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, held in Petaluma Friday. The 7-year-old pup with wispy hair, deformed hind legs, and a hanging tongue narrowly escaped being euthanized after he was born.
Animal rights activists, dressed as factory workers, take chickens from Petaluma Poultry facility
In the darkness of dawn, animal rights activists, dressed as factory employees, went onto the property of Petaluma Poultry's farm in Petaluma early Tuesday morning for what they called an "open rescue." They left with 18 chickens, which they said were sick and maltreated.
In the darkness of dawn, animal rights activists, dressed as factory employees, went onto the property of Petaluma Poultry's farm in Petaluma early Tuesday morning for what they called an "open rescue." They left with 18 chickens, which they said were sick and maltreated.
3 arrested as stolen car slams into Petaluma restaurant during crime spree, police say
Petaluma police said three suspects were arrested after a crime spree Sunday in which their stolen getaway car was ditched and slammed into a nearby restaurant.
Petaluma police said three suspects were arrested after a crime spree Sunday in which their stolen getaway car was ditched and slammed into a nearby restaurant.
Taxi driver arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting passenger
Petaluma police arrested a taxi driver suspected of raping a passenger in the back of his cab Tuesday night.
Petaluma police arrested a taxi driver suspected of raping a passenger in the back of his cab Tuesday night.
Missing 12-year-old Petaluma girl 'located,' police say
A 12-year-old who had run away from her Petaluma home, prompting a police search on Monday, has been found, according to authorities.
A 12-year-old who had run away from her Petaluma home, prompting a police search on Monday, has been found, according to authorities.
Instagram influencer Katie Sorensen guilty of false kidnapping report
The "mom influencer" whose Instagram video went viral in December 2020 after falsely claiming a Petaluma couple tried to kidnap her kids at a Michael’s store, was found guilty Wednesday in a Sonoma County courtroom.
The "mom influencer" whose Instagram video went viral in December 2020 after falsely claiming a Petaluma couple tried to kidnap her kids at a Michael’s store, was found guilty Wednesday in a Sonoma County courtroom.



















