Fentanyl found in Santa Rosa home after death of baby girl

An apartment complex just feet from the Santa Rosa Police Department was where officers found the lifeless body of 15-month-old Charlotte Krostick, her home filled with signs of fentanyl use, police say.

Deaths of 2 in Santa Rosa called murder-suicide by police

Police investigating the deaths of two people in a Santa Rosa home say that a 23-year-old man killed his 17-year-old girlfriend before taking his own life. 

Santa Rosa Taco Bell drive-thru shooting: suspect arrested

A man has been arrested for allegedly shooting at a car in front of him at the Taco Bell drive-thru in Santa Rosa.

Hundreds show up for sideshows across Bay Area cities on Cinco de Mayo

Sideshows cropped up throughout the Bay Area – in Oakland, San Jose and Santa Rosa – on Cinco de Mayo, as crowds whipped out their cell phones to watch cars doing donuts and driving recklessly on city streets. 

Two found shot to death at Santa Rosa home

Two people were found shot dead at a home in Santa Rosa Thursday, officials said.

Suspect sought in shooting at Santa Rosa Taco-Bell drive-through lane

Police are searching for a 27-year-old man suspected of shooting and seriously injuring another man during an argument early Wednesday at a Taco Bell drive-through lane in Santa Rosa.

Santa Rosa police seek ID of Wells Fargo bank robber, reward offered

Santa Rosa police on Wednesday issued an image of a man they are seeking to identify who they say robbed a Wells Fargo bank. 

Missing Northern California girl found during traffic stop, stepfather arrested

Katuana Nateya Whisenant, 14, was found Saturday during a routine traffic stop in Nevada. Her stepfather was arrested on a charge of keeping the child from her parents.

Car destroyed after crashing into Santa Rosa coffee shop

A driver was lucky to be alive after totaling his car by crashing into a Santa Rosa coffee shop early on Wednesday morning. 

CHP issues endangered missing advisory for 14-year-old girl and stepfather

The California Highway Patrol on Thursday issued an endangered missing advisory on behalf of the FBI for Tehama, Shasta, and Siskiyou Counties. A 14-year-old girl is believed to have been taken by her stepfather, officials say. 

Man allegedly armed with 'machine gun' arrested at Santa Rosa party

A 26-year-old Hercules man with a stolen gun was arrested as he left a large house party in Santa Rosa on Saturday, officers said.

Long lines in Santa Rosa for 2-week release of Pliny the Younger beer

If you make it through the line, Russian River Brewery managers say you'll get three 10-ounce pours of Pliny the Younger as well as the option to buy two bottles.

Santa Rosa psychiatrist loses license after drugging, sex assault allegations

A Santa Rosa psychiatrist is having his medical license revoked after allegations of drugging and sexually assaulting patients and employees as well as other violations of professional conduct.

Bay Area residents dip into harvested rainwater during dry spell

The Bay Area is experiencing a historic dry spell during what is typically the rainiest part of the year. More homeowners are turning to rainwater catchment systems to turn a few days of rainfall into a year-round safety net.

Santa Rosa bird rescue owner finds new home for him and his flock

After facing the threat of eviction, it looks like John Floyd, owner of a Santa Rosa bird rescue, has found a new place for him and his flock to call home.