Santa Rosa man accused of killing 94-year-old father-in-law

Khanh Trong Tran, 71, reported on Aug. 11 that his father-in-law, Sy Van Nguyen, was found unresponsive at a residence in the 5800 block of River Road, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

Santa Rosa police fatally shoot domestic violence suspect

Santa Rosa police killed a domestic violence suspect Thursday after an hours-long standoff, authorities said.

Santa Rosa police locate missing 15-year-old girl

Joyce Kristin Albino, 15, was reported missing by her parents on July 23. She was last seen around 11 a.m. on July 22 at the Santa Rosa Junior College Petaluma campus, where one of her parents had dropped her off, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department.

2 men arrested after police K9 detects hidden gun

Officers searched the vehicle and found an open space behind the dashboard controls that allegedly contained a loaded and unregistered handgun.

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.

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.

Driver killed in Santa Rosa SUV crash

A preliminary investigation the man “lost control for unknown reasons" and his car left the roadway.

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.

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.