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.

Latino community's food trucks part of Santa Rosa neighborhood revitalization

Officials are marking construction of the Mitote Food Park, a permanent home for food trucks. The space will offer picnic tables and a stage to make it a gathering space for Latinx culture.

Santa Rosa police seek bank robbery suspect

Police are searching for a suspected bank robber after a heist Thursday morning at a Santa Rosa bank. The man obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and left on foot, police said. No injuries were reported.

Bay Area mostly averts PG&E power shut-off, weather all-clear given

From Livermore to Napa Valley's high elevations, the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for parts of the North and East Bay that went into effect Sunday night. PG&E also shut off power to a small swath of residents in Solano, Lake and Yolo counties.

Mick Brigden, tour manager for Rolling Stones, dies in accident at Santa Rosa home

Mick Brigden, who managed guitarist Joe Satriani and directed tours for The Rolling Stones and several other major artists, died last week after an accident at his Santa Rosa home. He was 73.

Santa Rosa arson suspect arrested after allegedly setting field ablaze

A person who saw a man set a fire in a field next to a Santa Rosa shopping center Saturday morning was joined by several others who were nearby to surround and detain the suspect until police arrived.

Alleged Santa Rosa arson suspect arrested
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A Santa Rosa man was arrested for allegedly starting a small fire near Bay Village Shopping Center on Saturday.

Bay Area zapped by 110 confirmed lightning strikes

There were more than 1,100 “cloud to ground strikes” in California, the National Weather Service said. In the Bay Area, there were 110 confirmed strikes, the NWS said.

Santa Rosa investigators probing gas station blaze

Investigators are probing the cause of a fire at a Santa Rosa Union 76 gas station that filled the neighborhood with black smoke Friday, causing about $50,000 in damage, fire officials said.

Santa Rosa announces vaccine requirement for city employees

The city of Santa Rosa on Tuesday announced they will require city employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 effective October 1. 

Poor air quality cause for concern at this weekend's Santa Rosa Marathon

Thousands of people are signed up for two days of running in Santa Rosa: 5k and 10k races on Saturday and a half-marathon and full marathon on Sunday. The poor air quality is causing some concern.

Santa Rosa homeless shelter reopens to intakes two months after COVID outbreak at facility

A Santa Rosa homeless shelter reopened to intakes Friday, nearly two months after it was closed following an outbreak of COVID-19 in early July, according to a city spokesperson. 

Police arrest Santa Rosa woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars in carpeting

A 54-year-old woman who worked as a warehouse employee at a flooring business in Santa Rosa was arrested Wednesday for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of carpeting material.