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.

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.

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. 

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.

Santa Rosa church leader arrested in connection with child sex assault

Twelve felony charges were swiftly filed by the Sonoma County District Attorney, ranging from lewd acts with a child to sodomy and aggravated sexual assault. Bail has been set at $3 million.

Atmospheric river triggers evacuation and flash flood warnings in North Bay

The North Bay is bracing for the worst as heavy wind and rain, brought on by an atmospheric river winter storm, sweep through the area Tuesday evening. 

Santa Rosa’s homeless community face winter weather and COVID

Besides all their other problems, the homeless community in Santa Rosa are being hit with a triple whammy of winter weather, the threat of COVID and no place to go.