Teens defecate on bathroom floor of Santa Rosa church, police say; arrested for burglary, vandalism
Two teens have been arrested for the burglary and vandalism of a Santa Rosa Church, officials say. The vandalism included defecating on the bathroom floor, according to police.
Bay Area firefighters prepare for early wildfire season ahead of Red Flag Warning
More than 500 firefighters from across California gathered in Santa Rosa this weekend for the three-day Fire Nuggets NorCal Conference.
Santa Rosa man arrested for allegedly attacking ex-coworker with cleaver
The victim was left with severe injuries to his head and arms, and was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
MediaNews Group buys Press Democrat, other North Bay publications
One of America's news giants is taking over the parent company that oversees several publications in the North Bay.
Police in North Bay seeking assistance in sexual assault investigation
Police in Santa Rosa and the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety are seeking assistance from the community in a sexual assault investigation.
1 dead, 2 injured after head-on crash in Santa Rosa
One driver is dead, and another driver and their passenger are severely injured following a head-on crash in Santa Rosa Saturday afternoon.
Protests in Sonoma County target Avelo Airlines deportation flights
Protesters lined the streets of the road leading up to the front doors of the Charles M.
Santa Rosa exploring professional soccer team
Santa Rosa wants a professional soccer team, and city leaders are exploring how to make that happen.
4 North Bay teens facing attempted murder charges after stabbing
Four teenagers are facing attempted murder charges along with several other charges after police said they stabbed a fellow teen at a bus stop Wednesday morning in Santa Rosa.
Police in Santa Rosa need help identifying bank robbery suspect
Police in Santa Rosa have released a photo of a bank robbery suspect and are asking the public's help in identifying the man.
Santa Rosa man arrested for alleged sexual assault on dog
Authorities have arrested a 26-year-old Santa Rosa man on animal cruelty charges after he allegedly sexually abused a dog.
Remains of Sonoma County Jane, John Doe identified after more than 25 years
The remains of a man and woman that were discovered more than 25 years ago in Sonoma County have now been publicly identified by the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
Former student arrested on suspicion of assaulting Santa Rosa high school principal
A 17-year-old was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of assaulting a high school principal in Santa Rosa, officials say.
Santa Rosa school board votes to bring police officers back to campus
The Santa Rosa School Board voted on Tuesday to approve an agreement with the city to bring police officers back to campuses.
Santa Rosa school leaders to finalize plans to bring police officers to high school
Santa Rosa school leaders want to bring back police officers to its high school campus.
Santa Rosa kitchen fire kills dog, displaces family
A kitchen fire that escalated killed a dog and caused $150,000 worth of damage in a Santa Rosa residential neighborhood Sunday afternoon, according to fire officials.
ICE agent in plain-clothes arrests man just released from jail, reporting to probation
Sonoma County officials reported that an ICE agent arrested a person in the lobby of the county probation department in Santa Rosa on Thursday afternoon.
Man found guilty of murder in North Bay DUI crash
A man was found guilty of murder Thursday after a 2022 vehicle collision he was involved in resulted in the death of a motorcyclist, Santa Rosa police said.
Santa Rosa high school principal ousted following violence on campus
The Santa Rosa City Schools district decided Elsie Allen High School Principal Gabriel Albavera would not return to his post next year.
Community meetings in Santa Rosa to address school violence, drugs
Santa Rosa City Schools has dealt with several incidents of violence and drug overdoses in recent weeks.