Santa Rosa man arrested after deliberately backing up Maserati to run over dog walker
Juan Mendoza-Meza, 30, was arrested on Wednesday for assault with a deadly weapon and felony animal cruelty after detectives followed leads from the public, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
Juan Mendoza-Meza, 30, was arrested on Wednesday for assault with a deadly weapon and felony animal cruelty after detectives followed leads from the public, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
Santa Rosa police arrest more than 75 people out past curfew
Hundreds gathered around 5 p.m. Tuesday in a parking lot in the 700 block of Sebastopol Road to hold a vigil for Andy Lopez, a 13-year-old who was fatally shot in 2013 by a Sonoma County sheriff's deputy while holding an airsoft gun resembling an AK-47 rifle.
Hundreds gathered around 5 p.m. Tuesday in a parking lot in the 700 block of Sebastopol Road to hold a vigil for Andy Lopez, a 13-year-old who was fatally shot in 2013 by a Sonoma County sheriff's deputy while holding an airsoft gun resembling an AK-47 rifle.
Social-distance housewarming party for 86-year-old fire survivor allowed back home
Given the pandemic, the celebration was less a party than a drive-by, with cars honking and people waving signs and shouting congratulations.
Given the pandemic, the celebration was less a party than a drive-by, with cars honking and people waving signs and shouting congratulations.
Santa Rosa nonprofit racks up fines for COVID-19 violations
Michael Bryant has no intention of closing his thrift stores, even as the citations pile up.
Michael Bryant has no intention of closing his thrift stores, even as the citations pile up.
Santa Rosa opens homeless encampment during COVID-19
Seventy tents are arranged on the parking lot, with restrooms, showers, and hand-washing stations nearby.
Seventy tents are arranged on the parking lot, with restrooms, showers, and hand-washing stations nearby.
Santa Rosa to open tent city for homeless to practice social distance
By next week, an empty parking lot of the Finley Community Center in West Santa Rosa will be a tent city for homeless people. It's an encampment being organized by the city.
By next week, an empty parking lot of the Finley Community Center in West Santa Rosa will be a tent city for homeless people. It's an encampment being organized by the city.
Santa Rosa setting up tents for homeless in community center lot
The 24,600-square-foot city-owned parking lot at 2060 W. College Ave. will be for temporary use to provide safe social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 24,600-square-foot city-owned parking lot at 2060 W. College Ave. will be for temporary use to provide safe social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Four hurt, two seriously, in Sonoma County DUI crash
The crash occurred about 11:20 p.m. Friday on Wikiup Drive just east of Carriage Lane in the unincorporated Larkfield-Wikiup area just north of Santa Rosa in Sonoma County, CHP Officer David DeRutte said.
The crash occurred about 11:20 p.m. Friday on Wikiup Drive just east of Carriage Lane in the unincorporated Larkfield-Wikiup area just north of Santa Rosa in Sonoma County, CHP Officer David DeRutte said.
Santa Rosa man who stole bicycle arrested for attacking victim
Jeffrey Hall, 63, was riding a bicycle on Santa Rosa Avenue when the bicycle theft victim saw Hall on his stolen bike as he passed him, the sheriff's office said.
Jeffrey Hall, 63, was riding a bicycle on Santa Rosa Avenue when the bicycle theft victim saw Hall on his stolen bike as he passed him, the sheriff's office said.
Santa Rosa home damaged after car catches fire in garage
The fire was reported shortly after 4 p.m. at 2341 Bethards Drive and crews arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the closed garage.
The fire was reported shortly after 4 p.m. at 2341 Bethards Drive and crews arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the closed garage.
Police: 2 missing Santa Rosa boys found safe
Santa Rosa police said that two boys are safe Tuesday after disappearing a day earlier.
Santa Rosa police said that two boys are safe Tuesday after disappearing a day earlier.
North Bay neighbors gather for ‘trash talk’, ponder their futures in the new normal
Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday provided a roadmap to re-opening the state but warns it will be a changed California.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday provided a roadmap to re-opening the state but warns it will be a changed California.
Santa Rosa Fire Department creates pandemic response unit
When an emergency call comes in from someone complaining of flu-like symptoms from now on in Santa Rosa, a specialized vehicle will be dispatched.
When an emergency call comes in from someone complaining of flu-like symptoms from now on in Santa Rosa, a specialized vehicle will be dispatched.
Bay Area food banks struggle to meet unprecedented demand, expect insecurity to be long lasting
Bay Area food banks are seeing more hungry families and fear it's only going to get worse after the immediate coronavirus crisis.
Bay Area food banks are seeing more hungry families and fear it's only going to get worse after the immediate coronavirus crisis.
2 women found dead in Santa Rosa were mother daughter, overdose suspected
Two women who were found dead at a residence in Santa Rosa Thursday are believed to be a mother and daughter who overdosed on fentanyl, a police sergeant said.
Two women who were found dead at a residence in Santa Rosa Thursday are believed to be a mother and daughter who overdosed on fentanyl, a police sergeant said.
A growing number of construction workers are staying home amid coronavirus outbreak
To the governor, construction is an essential business that should go on, but for a growing number of local government agencies, not so much.
To the governor, construction is an essential business that should go on, but for a growing number of local government agencies, not so much.
Santa Rosa PD mourns detective who died from COVID-19
Flags were at half-staff at the Santa Rosa Police Department after Detective Marylou Armer died of complications from the coronavirus.
Flags were at half-staff at the Santa Rosa Police Department after Detective Marylou Armer died of complications from the coronavirus.
Santa Rosa police detective dies from complications of COVID-19
A 20-year veteran of the Santa Rosa Police Department died from complications of the new coronavirus on Tuesday.
A 20-year veteran of the Santa Rosa Police Department died from complications of the new coronavirus on Tuesday.
California volunteers sew hospital masks for healthcare workers
In just a few days, 700 people, organized via a Facebook group, have sewn 250 cloth masks.
In just a few days, 700 people, organized via a Facebook group, have sewn 250 cloth masks.
3 Santa Rosa police officers test positive for COVID-19
Three Santa Rosa police officers have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus and six other employees are self-quarantined, Santa Rosa Police Chief Ray Navarro said Tuesday afternoon.
Three Santa Rosa police officers have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus and six other employees are self-quarantined, Santa Rosa Police Chief Ray Navarro said Tuesday afternoon.