Lockdown lifted at Sonoma schools after threat determined to be unfounded
A threat that was later determined to be unfounded caused a lockdown at four schools in Sonoma for about three hours Thursday afternoon.
Intellectual discourse, Black excellence network flourish from initial dinner gatherings
In an inspiring tale of friendship and determination, a casual idea has turned into a groundbreaking television show.
Sketch released of Sonoma State sexual assault suspect
Sonoma State University police have released a sketch of a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault that occurred last week on the Rohnert Park campus.
Highway 101 faces delays due to grass fire in Healdsburg
California Highway Patrol announced firefighters were fighting a grass fire in Healdsburg on Monday afternoon, shutting down Highway 101.
'It's a little warmer than usual': 3,000 runners brave the heat for Sonoma half-marathon
This weekend, 3,000 runners took to the streets of Sonoma and Napa to participate in the 19th-annual Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon and Rosé 5K. They braved the heat to compete.
Sonoma man who pleaded 'no contest' to shooting at deputy gets 21 years in prison
A man who pleaded no contest to charges of shooting at a Sonoma County Sheriff's deputy last October has been given 21 years in prison, the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office said Friday.
Massive bee swarm send Petaluma man to the hospital
A 90-year-old man out flying his model airplane was attacked by a swarm of bee on Wednesday in Petaluma. The swarm was so large that medics on scene had to grab the man's body and flee the area while performing life-saving aid.
NASCAR racing fans revved up for Sonoma Raceway weekend
50,000 NASCAR fans are expected to pack the grandstands at Sonoma Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday.
Reservoirs high stakes 'cat & mouse' game with Mother Nature
While an abundance of water is making its way into California reservoirs, federal, state and local dam operators are worried about two uncontrollable things: more atmospheric rivers and a quick melt of the snowpack in the mountains.
Warming centers open in 3 North Bay cities
Three North Bay cities are opening warming centers for the next few days as overnight temperatures are expected to plummet.
Sonoma County man arrested after placing hidden camera in female roommates' bathroom
A Sonoma County man has been arrested and charged for allegedly placing a hidden camera in a bathroom of a home he shared with multiple women.
Six new Bay Area restaurants awarded highly sought Michelin rating for 2022
Six new Bay Area restaurants won a highly coveted spot on the "Oscars" of the culinary world, the Michelin Guide for 2022.
Cannabis delivery driver robbed at gunpoint in Santa Rosa
A cannabis delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint Thursday in Santa Rosa, officials said.
Sonoma congressmember calls for immediate climate action on a local level
At Sonoma Clean Power's showroom, Congressman Mike Thompson brought North Bay groups together to demonstrate how the Green Act and Inflation Reduction Act must take place on the local level.
Sonoma deputies shoot allegedly armed man
Two Sonoma County deputies shot a man they say fired upon them while they investigated complaints of someone smashing car windows on Saturday.
Confederate flags removed from campsites at Sonoma Raceway
Sonoma Raceway officials removed two confederate flags from campsites at the track over the weekend.
San Francisco's Ukrainian consul general shown support in Sonoma
The City of Sonoma showed its support for Ukraine Thursday by honoring the country’s consul general in San Francisco.
Historical Larson Family Winery forced to shut down temporarily due to fire
A fire broke out in the Larson Family Winery tasting room Wednesday night, forcing the winery to close the room temporarily.
Sonoma vice mayor arrested on suspicion of DUI
The vice mayor asked the public for forgiveness, adding that he will "work tirelessly" to win back their trust.
Bay Area residents dip into harvested rainwater during dry spell
The Bay Area is experiencing a historic dry spell during what is typically the rainiest part of the year. More homeowners are turning to rainwater catchment systems to turn a few days of rainfall into a year-round safety net.