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.
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.