Santa Rosa homeowner sues city over citations amid homeless advocacy
Longtime homeless advocate Merlin Davis is suing the city of Santa Rosa in federal court after receiving a notice of code violations as he hosts meals and gatherings at his home for unhoused neighbors.
Longtime homeless advocate Merlin Davis is suing the city of Santa Rosa in federal court after receiving a notice of code violations as he hosts meals and gatherings at his home for unhoused neighbors.
Woodside Fire in North Bay reaches 45% containment
The fire has burned over 150 acres, though no injuries have been reported.
The fire has burned over 150 acres, though no injuries have been reported.
Woodside Fire burns along Sonoma coast, smoke pollutes air quality in the North Bay
Smoky air persists and is expected to worsen on Saturday in the North Bay from the wind-blown Woodside Fire, burning along the Sonoma County Coast. Late Friday, all evacuation orders and warnings were lifted, CAL FIRE said.
Smoky air persists and is expected to worsen on Saturday in the North Bay from the wind-blown Woodside Fire, burning along the Sonoma County Coast. Late Friday, all evacuation orders and warnings were lifted, CAL FIRE said.
Woodside Fire prompts evacuations, Highway 1 closures along Sonoma County coast
A wildfire burning along the Sonoma County coast prompted evacuations and road closures Thursday as firefighters worked to slow its spread.
A wildfire burning along the Sonoma County coast prompted evacuations and road closures Thursday as firefighters worked to slow its spread.
Arrests made in suspicious North Bay fires: More could be coming, officials say
Community members in the North Bay, already traumatized by four major wildfires over the last decade, are upset to learn about a new series of fires that were set intentionally.
Community members in the North Bay, already traumatized by four major wildfires over the last decade, are upset to learn about a new series of fires that were set intentionally.
Petaluma mobile home park facing closure highlighting California's housing friction
The owner of Petaluma's low-income Little Woods Villa mobile home park is seeking to close the facility, arguing that rent control has made the business financially unviable.
The owner of Petaluma's low-income Little Woods Villa mobile home park is seeking to close the facility, arguing that rent control has made the business financially unviable.
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes near Cloverdale
The U.S. Geological Survey measured a magnitude 4.3 earthquake Tuesday night near Cloverdale.
The U.S. Geological Survey measured a magnitude 4.3 earthquake Tuesday night near Cloverdale.
Independent film depicting ICE activity being shot in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa residents were advised that a staged immigration enforcement scene on Thursday evening was part of a movie filming and not a real law enforcement action.
Santa Rosa residents were advised that a staged immigration enforcement scene on Thursday evening was part of a movie filming and not a real law enforcement action.
Petaluma residents facing possible displacement
The owner of Petaluma's low-income Little Woods Villa mobile home park is seeking to close the facility, arguing that rent control has made the park financially unviable.
The owner of Petaluma's low-income Little Woods Villa mobile home park is seeking to close the facility, arguing that rent control has made the park financially unviable.
Sonoma County's Hot Air Balloon Classic to draw thousands this weekend
Sonoma County's 36th annual Hot Air Balloon Classic got underway in Santa Rosa on Saturday. Organizers are expecting about 5,000 attendees this weekend, about half as many people as the event saw before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sonoma County's 36th annual Hot Air Balloon Classic got underway in Santa Rosa on Saturday. Organizers are expecting about 5,000 attendees this weekend, about half as many people as the event saw before the COVID-19 pandemic.
CAL FIRE: Ledson fire 35% contained, forward progress halted
Fire crews have stopped the forward progress of a 17-acre wildfire in Santa Rosa and have the blaze 35% contained.
Fire crews have stopped the forward progress of a 17-acre wildfire in Santa Rosa and have the blaze 35% contained.
Two Bay Area hotels ranked the best in the continental country
Travel and Leisure posted on Tuesday their World’s Best Awards for 2026, and these two Bay Area hotels were ranked top hotels by votes of the publication’s readers.
Travel and Leisure posted on Tuesday their World’s Best Awards for 2026, and these two Bay Area hotels were ranked top hotels by votes of the publication’s readers.
4th of July illegal fireworks remain a fire hazard even after holiday has passed
The days after the Fourth of July can be the most dangerous for communities statewide.
The days after the Fourth of July can be the most dangerous for communities statewide.
Petaluma man arrested for launching firework at neighbor's home
Ahead of the city’s July 4 fireworks show, the Petaluma Police Department issued a warning to residents about the dangers of fireworks.
Ahead of the city’s July 4 fireworks show, the Petaluma Police Department issued a warning to residents about the dangers of fireworks.
SMART considers new station in Geyserville to boost tourism and commutes
The North Bay's SMART Train is exploring the addition of a new transit station in Geyserville after local residents successfully advocated to state lawmakers.
The North Bay's SMART Train is exploring the addition of a new transit station in Geyserville after local residents successfully advocated to state lawmakers.
These Bay Area restaurants awarded Michelin Guide stars
The Michelin Guide strikes again in the Bay Area, awarding several restaurants with the highly acclaimed Michelin Guide stars.
The Michelin Guide strikes again in the Bay Area, awarding several restaurants with the highly acclaimed Michelin Guide stars.
Two Bay Area restaurants elevated to three star-status by Michelin Guide
This pair of Bay Area restaurants have been moved up in the Michelin Guide ranks with their three-star status. The restaurants are 'Californios' in San Francisco and 'Enclos' in Sonoma.
This pair of Bay Area restaurants have been moved up in the Michelin Guide ranks with their three-star status. The restaurants are 'Californios' in San Francisco and 'Enclos' in Sonoma.
Man arrested after allegedly setting RV on fire in Santa Rosa
The suspect allegedly claimed he had dynamite in his backpack and said he intended to set the RV on fire.
The suspect allegedly claimed he had dynamite in his backpack and said he intended to set the RV on fire.
Petaluma police seek smash-and-grab robber who targeted jewelry store
Employees reported that a suspect walked into the store, pulled out a hammer and broke a glass display to steal an unknown amount of jewelry before they fled the scene on foot, according to police.
Employees reported that a suspect walked into the store, pulled out a hammer and broke a glass display to steal an unknown amount of jewelry before they fled the scene on foot, according to police.
A summer celebration of Sonoma Valley wine
On June 18, Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance will launch the Year of Community with the Sonoma Summer Solstice Soirée at MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa. Guests will enjoy poolside wine tastings from some of Sonoma Valley’s most celebrated wineries, seasonal cuisine, live music, and the signature Sonoma Spritz cocktail. The event marks the beginning of a summer-long celebration leading up to the 129th Vintage Festival in September.
On June 18, Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance will launch the Year of Community with the Sonoma Summer Solstice Soirée at MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa. Guests will enjoy poolside wine tastings from some of Sonoma Valley’s most celebrated wineries, seasonal cuisine, live music, and the signature Sonoma Spritz cocktail. The event marks the beginning of a summer-long celebration leading up to the 129th Vintage Festival in September.