16-year-old fatally stabbed during fight at Santa Rosa high school

A 16-year-old student was killed after being stabbed during a fight at a Santa Rosa high school on Wednesday morning and another student -- a 15-year-old boy – was taken into custody in connection with his death, authorities said. 

Minor arrested after starting fire on Santa Rosa school property

A juvenile has been arrested for arson after allegedly setting fire to an appliance at Maria Carrillo High School, causing the school to evacuate.

Frigid temperatures prompt freeze alert in Sonoma County

A warming center is open in Santa Rosa for residents to get out of the sub-freezing temperatures and keep electronic devices charged. The fire department is stressing safety precautions to avoid fires caused by heaters and fireplaces. And nursery workers are providing pointers on how to keep plants and tress prepared for frost.

Son arrested in Santa Rosa after mother assaulted with hammer

Santa Rosa police used a Taser stun gun to arrest a man Monday after he allegedly assaulted his mother with a hammer. 

Struggling Santa Rosa restaurant gets boost after heartfelt video from owners' daughter goes viral on TikTok

Feeling sad and troubled about the financial struggles her parents were enduring, the daughter of longtime Santa Rosa restaurant owners turned to social media for help. And the overwhelming reaction and reach were more than what the Lee family could have ever expected.

Santa Rosa bank robbed, police searching for suspect

A local bank in Santa Rosa was robbed Friday, police said. SRPD is inquiring about the identity of the suspect.

Santa Rosa man killed in fight that critically injured 2 others identified

Authorities identified the man who died Thursday after a fight between multiple men broke out in Santa Rosa. Two others were left with critical injuries, police said.

Santa Rosa shooting and stabbing leaves 1 dead, 2 injured: Police

Santa Rosa police said a stabbing and shooting left one man dead and two others injured Thursday. They believe the men were involved in an argument.

Santa Rosa: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing, shooting early Thursday

One person died and two others were severely injured in a stabbing and shooting early Thursday morning in Santa Rosa after an argument escalated into violence, police said.     

Head-on crash kills 1, injures 2 in Sonoma County: CHP

A head-on collision in Santa Rosa has killed one and injured two, including one with critical injuries, authorities said.

Santa Rosa boy hit by vehicle remains hospitalized with critical injuries

A Santa Rosa boy, critically injured when he was struck by a vehicle on his way to school last week, remained hospitalized on Thursday, as he and his family received an outpouring of support from their community. 

Homeless Santa Rosa man killed by fire after smoking fentanyl

An unhoused man in Santa Rosa is dead after accidentally setting himself on fire from smoking narcotics, officials said.

Part of Joe Rodota Trail closed temporarily to relocate homeless encampments

Part of the Joe Rodota Trail was temporarily closed on Friday to remove homeless encampments and to remove safety hazards, Sonoma County officials say. 

First Black ‘Peanuts’ character stands tall at high school in Santa Rosa

Meet the newest student at Piner High School in Santa Rosa. It's Franklin--the first Black 'Peanuts' character--standing tall in the middle of campus, just in time for MLK Day.

Man arrested on suspicion of human trafficking

Police officers arrested a Santa Rosa man for allegedly exploiting two females -- one a minor -- in human trafficking crimes at a Rohnert Park hotel.   

Two women busted in Santa Rosa on suspicion of car theft, vandalism

Two women were arrested in Santa Rosa on Friday after they were suspected of using a stolen vehicle to try and ram a gate and being in possession of two stolen catalytic converters.

Santa Rosa police make arrests, issue citations at sideshows

Sideshows in Santa Rosa resulted in citations, dozens of traffic stops, arrests, a towed vehicle, a recovered stolen vehicle, and a police chase, officials said.