Federal infrastructure act funding can help prevent North Bay wildfires
Bay Area elected officials gathered Saturday in Santa Rosa with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, firefighters and community members to announce billions of dollars of funding for wildfire prevention in the recently passed $1 trillion federal infrastructure package.
Santa Rosa police arrest 49-year-old man suspected of sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl
Police arrested a 49-year-old Santa Rosa man early Friday they allege sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl who was on her way to school.
Man fails to pay bill at brewpub, arrested after brandishing firearm, police say
Santa Rosa police say a man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly brandished a firearm in downtown Santa Rosa.
New giraffe at Safari West named after 49er wide receiver
After narrowing down choices among staff, Safari West put the power in the hands of the public when it came to naming the wildlife preserve's new baby giraffe.
Santa Rosa man dies after police use stun gun twice
Jordan Pas was pronounced dead at a hospital at 2:17 a.m. Thursday in Santa Rosa. Eight officers and a sergeant from the Santa Rosa Police Department are on paid administrative leave.
Pliny the Younger will be sold in-person
Russian River Brewing says it will sell its Pliny the Younger craft beer in person at its brew pubs in Santa Rosa and Windsor.
Santa Rosa man gets 10 years in jail after 10th DUI conviction
A 40-year-old Santa Rosa man has been sentenced to three years in prison after being convicted of driving under the influence for the 10th time, Sonoma County prosecutors said.
Neighbors describe confrontation where man died in Santa Rosa police custody
Rifle fire in a Santa Rosa neighborhood ended with the suspect dead after being tased during a struggle with police officers.
Alleged abduction of teen that triggered Amber Alert was a prank, police say
The alleged abduction of a teenaged girl in Santa Rosa that triggered an Amber Alert to find her on Thursday turned out to be a hoax, according to police.
Elderly woman takes matters into own hands to get drivers in Santa Rosa to slow down
An elderly woman in a Santa Rosa senior community has taken the lead role in pushing for more safety on the streets of Oakmont.
California gas prices set new record as Bay Area prices soar even higher
Gas prices in California reached an all-time high on Monday, with prices in the Bay Area even higher, hitting new records of their own.
Water main break in Santa Rosa closes stretch of Hwy 12
All eastbound traffic along Highway 12 from Mission Blvd through Middle Rincon Road was closed because of the damage to the road.
Santa Rosa declares an end to fire season
Santa Rosa, which has been devastated by wildfires over the last few years, received some welcome news on Monday. Fire officials announced an end to the 2021 wildfire season.
Santa Rosa police pursuit ends in overturn crash
A Sonoma man flipped a Jeep while fleeing officers trying to pull him over Saturday night in Santa Rosa, police said.
Mountain lion found lounging in front yard of Santa Rosa home safely captured
A mountain lion was captured and is under observation after being found in front of a home in Santa Rosa on Tuesday night, police said.
Rain-drenched North Bay dries, clean-up efforts underway
For such a big storm, North Bay damage on Monday was relatively spotty across the board. However, some folks got hit pretty hard.
First fire, then potential flood: Mother Nature takes 2nd swipe at some areas
Rain moving in Saturday night is just the beginning of a storm expected to bring intense rainfall across the Bay Area. First responders are worried areas with burn scars could break loose, sending debris flowing down hills.
Andy Lopez' family say they never saw justice for son killed by deputy
About 50 people attended a vigil Friday night for teenager Andy Lopez, shot to death by a sheriff's deputy 8 years ago.
Return of rain a sight for sore eyes, especially for those fighting wildfires
Cal Fire has been holding its collective breath for months over concerns about wildfires in the Bay Area. With rain in the immediate forecast, firefighters may finally be able to exhale.
Santa Rosa man killed by alleged drunk driver following wrong-way crash on Highway 101
A 23-year-old Santa Rosa man died in a crash caused by an alleged wrong-way drunk driver on U.S. Highway 101 in Rohnert Park early Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.