Fraud investigation leads to several arrests, weapons charges in Santa Rosa

The case of a man suspected of multiple fraud and mail theft crimes turned into two extra arrests Tuesday after an investigation that took several weeks, the Santa Rosa Police Department said.

Rain rolls in to the Bay Area, last-minute preparations underway

Last-minute preparations were underway across the Bay Area Sunday with several days of forecast rain rolling into the region. Some homeowners, who hoped to spend the day picking out presents, instead found themselves grabbing sandbags and clearing gutters and drains.    

1 killed in afternoon DUI crash in Santa Rosa

Authorities are investigating a fatal DUI crash in Santa Rosa on Saturday evening. 

Bay Area gears up for heavy rain as holiday travel ratchets up

Mother Nature appears poised to throw a curveball into the Bay Area's way with holiday travel ratcheting up. The region is gearing up for several days of heavy rain as millions plan to take to the skies and roads over Christmas and New Year's.

Santa Rosa police return to high schools to quell violence, at least temporarily

A group of Santa Rosa parents, students and teachers are calling for better security evidenced by a rally outside Montgomery High School, where people carried signs that read “Help" and “Safe Schools Now."

21-year-old woman accused of attempted murder in Santa Rosa stabbing

A 21-year-old woman was arrested Saturday morning for allegedly stabbing another woman after a physical fight in Santa Rosa, police said.

Violence at Santa Rosa schools triggers demand for safety

Teachers, parents and students in Santa Rosa are demanding safer schools after several violent incidents, including a campus fight on Thursday at Herbert Slater Middle School.

27 residents displaced in Santa Rosa apartment complex fire

27 residents from nine apartment units were displaced in a fire, according to Santa Rosa Fire Department on Monday. 

Juvenile arrests for firearms possession soar 500%, police say

The number of juveniles arrested in possession of firearms has soared 500 percent this year, say Santa Rosa police who blame an increase in gang violence.

Gang rivalry fight involving several teens leads to 3 arrests, weapons recovered in the North Bay: police

Three 15-year-old boys were arrested by Santa Rosa police on Thursday. They are accused of participating in a large fight involving 18 juveniles. One of the boys is facing charges for carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in public. 

Caltrans removes encampment, unhoused folks say nowhere to go

The Joe Rodota Trail became the scene of yet another teardown of a homeless encampment right next to the SMART Train tracks in Santa Rosa.

Santa Rosa teen not responsible for fatal stabbing of classmate: judge

A judge ruled on Monday that a Santa Rosa teen was not responsible for the fatal stabbing death of a fellow student in a classroom earlier this year.

This is the 'drunkest' city in California, study shows

A new study just ranked the drunkest cities in America, and the city that swept all the others in California for the accolade may not surprise you.

Peanuts comic strip creator honored for World War II combat service for Veterans Day

Veterans Day celebrations got an early start in Santa Rosa on Friday when a plaque was placed in the garden of the Charles Schulz Museum to honor the late cartoonist's military service.

Carbon monoxide exposure most likely led to death of two people

Authorities in Santa Rosa suspect that carbon monoxide exposure led to the death of two people who were discovered in their apartment Tuesday morning.