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. 

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.

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.

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.

Safari West wildlife preserve in Santa Rosa loses accreditation

The loss of accreditation does not stop the preserve from operating but it is a loss of prestige in the industry.

Safari West wildlife preserve in Santa Rosa loses accreditation
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Safari West's loss of accreditation does not stop the preserve from operating, but it is a loss of prestige in the industry. Safari West is appealing the decision.

Arson suspect allegedly set 4 fires in hour in Santa Rosa

A suspect was arrested for allegedly setting multiple early morning fires in Santa Rosa neighborhood.

Decriminalized zone for sideshows proposed in Santa Rosa

While other cities try cracking down on sideshows, some in Santa Rosa say it's time to make a safe zone to host them.

Santa Rosa man arrested for shooting death of a man outside bar, police say

Police believe an additional suspect is involved and remains at large. One group is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.

City of Santa Rosa seeks public input on vacation rental ordinance

City officials in Santa Rosa say a vacation rental ordinance has been drafted and they want to hear what the public thinks of it.

Man killed in shooting outside Santa Rosa bar

An initial investigation determined the victim was in the parking lot when two suspects approached him and fired multiple rounds from handguns, striking the victim multiple times. The shooters then fled the area.