Bay Area inflation is busting budgets

Nationwide, the inflation rate rose at its fastest pace in 31 years, chipping away as spending power from coast to coast. But what's the Bay Area impact? 

Petaluma neighborhood nervous about more rain after atmospheric river caused flooding

Petaluma residents next to a new freeway sound-wall say their yards became ponds, with water creeping to their doors, during last month's atmospheric river event.

Motorcyclist arrested after 100+ MPH chase on Highway 101

A 100-mph chase on Highway 101 in Petaluma early Saturday morning ended with the arrest of a motorcyclist for evading and reckless driving, police said.

Turkey prices will exceed all-time high, food market analysts say

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says, since September of last year, overall food prices have increased 4.6%. What does this mean for what's on your Thanksgiving table this year?

Naked burglary suspect interrupted by resident; Petaluma police investigating
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Police in Petaluma are searching for a burglary suspect who was wearing no clothes when he was interrupted Tuesday afternoon by the resident of a home in the 400 block of Cortez Drive.

Naked burglary suspect interrupted by resident; Petaluma police investigating

Police in Petaluma are searching for a burglary suspect who was wearing no clothes when he was interrupted Tuesday afternoon by the resident of a home in the 400 block of Cortez Drive.

Suspect arrested for alleged attempted murder in Petaluma

A 57-year-old man has been arrested for alleged attempted murder after a shooting Friday night in Petaluma, police said.

Sonoma County dairy farmers allowed to tap into aquifer as new water source

The aquifer will send 1.6 million gallons of water a day to a storage unit in Petaluma. Cows and residents alike will be drinking it, along with folks in Sonoma and parts of Marin Counties.

Former Petaluma officer charged with assault of Black student

Petaluma said that within hours of the assault, former officer Lance Novello was placed on administrative leave and he was suspended his police powers. 

Military moms in Bay Area say the carnage in Afghanistan is especially painful

For more than a week, the women have been distressed watching the chaotic exodus from Afghanistan. They feel miscalculations were made, and that the U.S. drawdown did not need to be so unstable.

Petaluma police seek suspect in hit-and-run at gas station

Petaluma police are seeking a hit-and-run suspect who crashed a motorized bike into vehicles at a gas station on Thursday and then fled.

Petaluma police arrest car theft suspect

Police arrested a 45-year-old man suspected of stealing a shopper's car while they were inside a Petaluma grocery store on Sunday morning.

Petaluma police investigating double stabbing in downtown area

Two men were stabbed by a group of four assailants outdoors in downtown Petaluma early Saturday after area bars had closed for the night, police said.

Petaluma police investigating double stabbing
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Two men were stabbed by a group of four assailants outdoors in downtown Petaluma early Saturday after area bars had closed for the night, police said.

Fire spreads to vegetation in Petaluma
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From above, SkyFOX showed several crews at the scene working to contain the fire burning on the 100 block of Casa Grande Road in Petaluma.

Flurry of mountain lion sightings in Petaluma neighborhoods

With numerous mountain lion sightings all over the Bay Area this summer, wildlife officers say this is the time of year they migrate searching for food and water. They may be wandering further than usual due to the drought and a shrinking deer population.