New baby rhino born at Santa Rosa’s Safari West
Ozzy – named after the legendary metal singer Ozzy Osbourne – was born at the wildlife preserve early on Tuesday morning, the very same day the musician passed away.
Ozzy – named after the legendary metal singer Ozzy Osbourne – was born at the wildlife preserve early on Tuesday morning, the very same day the musician passed away.
Novato High School student killed in crash, involving driver suspected of DUI
A family is grieving after a 14-year-old Novato High School student was killed in a car crash Saturday night, while riding in a vehicle with another teenager suspected of driving under the influence.
A family is grieving after a 14-year-old Novato High School student was killed in a car crash Saturday night, while riding in a vehicle with another teenager suspected of driving under the influence.
Sonoma County public defender beaten and robbed by former client outside courthouse
A public defender was beaten and robbed by a former client near the Sonoma County Courthouse, not far from their office, Santa Rosa police said.
A public defender was beaten and robbed by a former client near the Sonoma County Courthouse, not far from their office, Santa Rosa police said.
Driver killed in Santa Rosa SUV crash
A preliminary investigation the man “lost control for unknown reasons" and his car left the roadway.
A preliminary investigation the man “lost control for unknown reasons" and his car left the roadway.
Santa Rosa police locate family of boy found alone
Santa Rosa police were able to locate the family of a child who was found alone.
Santa Rosa police were able to locate the family of a child who was found alone.
Suspect arrested for allegedly attacking wheelchair-bound man with knife, hammer
Authorities believe the suspect may have brandished a weapon at a downtown store earlier that same day.
Authorities believe the suspect may have brandished a weapon at a downtown store earlier that same day.
Vacaville, Richmond, other Bay Area cities make new list of best California cities for retirement
Several Bay Area cities made a new list of the Golden State’s best cities for retirees, and some mentions may be unexpected.
Several Bay Area cities made a new list of the Golden State’s best cities for retirees, and some mentions may be unexpected.
Unregistered gun found during Santa Rosa traffic stop; driver arrested
Officers found that the driver possessed a satchel which allegedly contained a loaded and unregistered pistol.
Officers found that the driver possessed a satchel which allegedly contained a loaded and unregistered pistol.
Woman sues Costco in Santa Rosa for $14M after display falls on her head
A woman has sued Costco in Santa Rosa for $14 million after she said a display fell on her, causing her to suffer a traumatic brain injury – although her original injury complaint did not mention her head.
A woman has sued Costco in Santa Rosa for $14 million after she said a display fell on her, causing her to suffer a traumatic brain injury – although her original injury complaint did not mention her head.
Santa Rosa suspect arrested after allegedly stabbing man following dispute
The stabbing stemmed from a dispute between the victim and alleged attacker, according to investigators.
The stabbing stemmed from a dispute between the victim and alleged attacker, according to investigators.
Bracing for the heat: Santa Rosa announces wildfire season has begun
On the heels of a 20-acre grass fire that threatened an RV encampment, the Santa Rosa Fire Department on Monday announced the official start of fire season in the region.
On the heels of a 20-acre grass fire that threatened an RV encampment, the Santa Rosa Fire Department on Monday announced the official start of fire season in the region.
Sonoma County Pride marks 40 years as attendees brave 90-degree heat
Thousands showed up for the 40th anniversary of Sonoma County Pride in Old Courthouse Square over the weekend.
Thousands showed up for the 40th anniversary of Sonoma County Pride in Old Courthouse Square over the weekend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Santa Rosa wants a professional soccer team, and city leaders are exploring how to make that happen.



















