Instagram influencer accused of faking kidnapping in Petaluma heads to trial
The trial for the social media influencer accused of faking a kidnapping in Petaluma begins Tuesday morning. Katie Sorensen said she was shopping at Michael's when a couple tried to take her kids, but police later concluded it was a lie.
The trial for the social media influencer accused of faking a kidnapping in Petaluma begins Tuesday morning. Katie Sorensen said she was shopping at Michael's when a couple tried to take her kids, but police later concluded it was a lie.
Suspect arrested for Petaluma bank robbery
A suspect was arrested Thursday for a bank robbery in Petaluma, police reported.
A suspect was arrested Thursday for a bank robbery in Petaluma, police reported.
Southbound U.S. 101 fully reopen after gas line work
Southbound US 101 was fully reopened Sunday afternoon after the completion of gas line work on a section of the roadway, Caltrans officials said.
Southbound US 101 was fully reopened Sunday afternoon after the completion of gas line work on a section of the roadway, Caltrans officials said.
Police to increase presence on Petaluma school's campus after threats of violence
Petaluma police say they will have an increased presence on campus Wednesday at Petaluma High School following a threat of violence.
Petaluma police say they will have an increased presence on campus Wednesday at Petaluma High School following a threat of violence.
Escaped inmate back in Sonoma County jail custody
An escaped kitchen-crew inmate has been arrested and back in custody two days after he ran away, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff.
An escaped kitchen-crew inmate has been arrested and back in custody two days after he ran away, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff.
Woman reports attempted child-snatching Thursday night
A suspect attempted to snatch a 3-year-old child from his mother on Thursday night in Petaluma, police said.
A suspect attempted to snatch a 3-year-old child from his mother on Thursday night in Petaluma, police said.
Collision kills pedestrian Saturday morning
Police in Petaluma responded to a traffic collision involving a pedestrian Saturday morning.
Police in Petaluma responded to a traffic collision involving a pedestrian Saturday morning.
Petaluma man released from custody, allegedly murders man 9 days later
A man was found assaulted and later died of his injuries at a Sonoma County inn, authorities reported.
A man was found assaulted and later died of his injuries at a Sonoma County inn, authorities reported.
Search continues for missing at-risk Petaluma woman
As temperatures continue to dip across the region, authorities said Wednesday they have distributed hundreds of fliers and are using a K-9 tracking dog, thermal imaging by aircraft, and drones to search for an at-risk Petaluma woman missing since Tuesday.
As temperatures continue to dip across the region, authorities said Wednesday they have distributed hundreds of fliers and are using a K-9 tracking dog, thermal imaging by aircraft, and drones to search for an at-risk Petaluma woman missing since Tuesday.
Clover Sonoma, a familiar brand, giving up on ice cream
Clover Sonoma, the 106-year-old dairy in Petaluma, is giving up on the ice cream business.
Clover Sonoma, the 106-year-old dairy in Petaluma, is giving up on the ice cream business.
Car collision in Marin leaves 1 dead, 1 hospitalized
A car accident Saturday on Point Reyes Petaluma Road, north of Hicks Valley Road, resulted in the death of a driver and serious injuries of another, CHP authorities said.
A car accident Saturday on Point Reyes Petaluma Road, north of Hicks Valley Road, resulted in the death of a driver and serious injuries of another, CHP authorities said.
Tourists bloodied after man attacks them at hotel: Petaluma Police
A couple visiting the Bay Area from Sweden was brutally attacked outside a hotel in Petaluma, police said. The tourists were reportedly beaten by a man on drugs, who thought they had broken into his room.
A couple visiting the Bay Area from Sweden was brutally attacked outside a hotel in Petaluma, police said. The tourists were reportedly beaten by a man on drugs, who thought they had broken into his room.
Police looking for man who robbed bank in Petaluma Thursday afternoon
Police are searching for a man who walked into a Petaluma bank early Thursday afternoon and robbed it of an undisclosed amount of cash.
Police are searching for a man who walked into a Petaluma bank early Thursday afternoon and robbed it of an undisclosed amount of cash.
Petaluma: Two high schools closed Friday due to electrical equipment malfunction
Two high schools in Petaluma will be closed Friday, according to Sonoma County education officials.
Two high schools in Petaluma will be closed Friday, according to Sonoma County education officials.
Man tries to coax child to leave Petaluma park with him, police say
Police in Petaluma received a call from a resident Thursday night who told them a suspicious man tried to coax her young son into leaving with him earlier at the city's McDowell Park.
Police in Petaluma received a call from a resident Thursday night who told them a suspicious man tried to coax her young son into leaving with him earlier at the city's McDowell Park.
Bay Area astronaut - and 1st Native woman - leads crew to space
Nicole Mann, commander of the SpaceX Dragon, is from Petaluma and became the first Native American woman to live and stay aboard the space station.
Nicole Mann, commander of the SpaceX Dragon, is from Petaluma and became the first Native American woman to live and stay aboard the space station.
15-year-old girl arrested for allegedly stealing and crashing truck in North Bay
Petaluma police said a 15-year-old girl stole a truck and crashed it while intoxicated. They said she fled the scene on foot, but they tracked her down.
Petaluma police said a 15-year-old girl stole a truck and crashed it while intoxicated. They said she fled the scene on foot, but they tracked her down.
Petaluma suspect shoplifts, threatens employees at 7-Eleven
Petaluma police are looking for a man they believe shoplifted at a 7-Eleven twice earlier this month and threatened clerks with bodily injury during the second incident.
Petaluma police are looking for a man they believe shoplifted at a 7-Eleven twice earlier this month and threatened clerks with bodily injury during the second incident.
Petaluma daughter lives with mother's corpse for more than a year: police
A welfare check at a home in Petaluma on Tuesday revealed a woman who had been dead in her home for over a year, with her daughter cohabitating with the corpse the entire time, police said.
A welfare check at a home in Petaluma on Tuesday revealed a woman who had been dead in her home for over a year, with her daughter cohabitating with the corpse the entire time, police said.
Petaluma man allegedly enters home and touches woman while she slept, police said
Petaluma police are searching for a man who reportedly entered a woman's home and touched her leg while she was sleeping early Friday morning.
Petaluma police are searching for a man who reportedly entered a woman's home and touched her leg while she was sleeping early Friday morning.