Santa Rosa asks residents to cut water use by 20%
The Santa Rosa City Council decided Tuesday to ask residents to voluntarily reduce their water consumption by 20 percent.
3 women arrested after pig's blood strewn on Chauvin defense witness old home
Three women have been arrested for allegedly vandalizing the one-time Santa Rosa home of a former police officer who testified on behalf of the officer convicted of killing George Floyd by splashing pig blood on it and leaving a pig’s head near the front porch.
City of Santa Rosa to pay $2M to 5 protesters injured by police
The City of Santa Rosa will pay nearly $2 million to settle lawsuits filed on behalf of five people injured while protesting against the police killing of George Floyd.
Santa Rosa police, neighbors reflect on pig's head and blood strewn on former home of Chauvin expert
Last week, use-of-force expert Barry Brodd testified that former officer Derek Chauvin was justified in his conduct toward George Floyd. But the vandals attacked his former home in Santa Rosa.
Vehicle explosion at Santa Rosa shopping center
Santa Rosa police responded to a vehicle explosion at a shopping center Monday afternoon. Police say they arrested a man suspected of mishandling butane.
Santa Rosa home and statue vandalized with suspected animal blood
Santa Rosa police are searching for the people responsible for vandalizing a large hand statue in front of the Santa Rosa Plaza mall and a home with what appears to be animal blood.
Thousands of weather radios handed out to North Bay residents ahead of wildfire season
Santa Rosa officials handed out thousands of free emergency alert radios Wednesday to a senior community that's seen its share of wildfires. The early warning system is needed more than ever, with wildfire incidents up 10% so far this year.
Santa Rosa police investigating deadly shooting during party
Santa Rosa police are investigating a shooting that occurred during a party Sunday morning, claiming the life of a man.
Fugitive arrested, Santa Rosa police say he drove car into homeless camp killing 1
Santa Rosa police say a fugitive wanted on murder charges is now in custody after being apprehended in Sacramento Tuesday afternoon.
Friends grieve mother who police say was mowed down intentionally at Santa Rosa homeless camp
Kellie Jones, seated next to her tent, couldn’t react as swiftly, but apparently had nothing to do with the men's dispute. Homeless advocates say the violence underscores the need for sanctioned camps and safe parking, at least until permanent housing solutions are found.
Police: Car intentionally slams into and kills woman at Santa Rosa homeless encampment
Santa Rosa police on Wednesday said that a deadly crash that killed a woman sleeping at a homeless encampment was intentional.
Santa Rosa apartment fire kills cat, causes $100,000 in damage
A fire in a Santa Rosa apartment caused $100,000 in damage and killed two cats Saturday night, firefighters said.
Fremont ranks No.1 happiest city in America in new survey
Fremont has received the distinction as the happiest city in America in a new survey that looked at key indicators of happiness, ranging from the depression rate to the income-growth rate to how much leisure time spent on a daily basis.
Santa Rosa man arrested in connection to string of burglaries
A 38-year-old Santa Rosa man was arrested in connection with a series of daytime residential burglaries in February.
Santa Rosa offering $2K relief grants to musicians impacted by COVID
The city's Public Art Program and its Economic Recovery Task Force are offering the grants to musicians who live in Santa Rosa, are at least 18 years old and have lost income due to an inability to perform live because of the pandemic.
Traffic stop leads to arrest for drugs, gun, child endangerment
An 18-year-old Santa Rosa man was arrested Friday night on drug and weapons charges, along with felony child endangerment charges, Santa Rosa police said.
Community vaccination clinic concerned it may be forced to close
As Blue Shield takes over vaccination operations in California, it may force the end of some community clinics.
Thieves targeting catalytic converters for metals worth more than gold
It might start with a sawing noise or people pulling up to your parked car. Before you know it, thieves have taken off with your catalytic converter.
Police may move Santa Rosa homeless encampment after virus outbreak
At least five of the homeless people at the camp recently tested positive for COVID-19.