Sonoma State discontinues all athletic programs amid massive budget cuts

Sonoma State University announced on Wednesday that the school would be discontinuing all athletics and eliminating multiple majors and faculty members amid a slew of budget cuts. 

Sonoma County deputies arrest man who allegedly tried to steal airplane

The man allegedly entered Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport through a hole in the fence, got into a plane and turned on the ignition and several lights.

Founder of famed Slanted Door restaurants dies at age 62

The Slanted Door's Charles Phan has died. The visionary chef came to the U.S. as a refugee from Vietnam when he was 13. He built a network of high-end restaurants serving modern Vietnamese food.

Santa Rosa police identify 4 people found dead in home

While completing a welfare check at the home, Santa Rosa police discovered the bodies of four individuals ranging from 28 to 67 years old.

Man in black Jeep stalks girls leaving school in North Bay, police warn

A man in a black Jeep with body damage has been seen stalking girls from his car as they left school in Santa Rosa, police said. 

Another Bay Area school district will see closures as early as this fall

Santa Rosa City Schools is hosting town halls throughout the city this week, as the district considers school consolidation and closure options due a $20 million dollar deficit. 

This Bay Area app going viral in Apple store to track LA wildfires

An app that was developed in Santa Rosa is seeing a big jump in popularity in response to the recent Southern California wildfires.

4 adults dead inside Santa Rosa home, police confirm

The Santa Rosa Police Department has confirmed four people have been found dead inside a home on Wednesday. 

Petaluma Cattlemens closing after 54 years

The Cattlemens restaurant in Petaluma will serve its last meal on Tuesday, the last day of 2024. The plan is to demolish the building and build a Chickk-Fil-A.

Flooding leads to road closures in North Bay with more rain possible

Caltrans is preparing for more rain to soak the North Bay after up to three inches fell over parts of Sonoma County on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

84-year-old Santa Rosa woman swindled out of $600K by cyber fraudsters

A family in Santa Rosa is reeling after their elderly loved one lost more than half a million dollars to a sophisticated fraud scheme this year.

Several North Bay roads closed due to flooding

Several roads remained closed in Sonoma County on Friday afternoon because of flooding from overnight rain.

Body washes ashore near Bodega Bay

A dead body was found at a campground Tuesday morning in Sonoma County, according to authorities.

Santa Rosa restaurant manager suspected of recording customers in bathroom

A restaurant manager who allegedly set up a cell phone to secretly record video in the women's restroom of a Santa Rosa restaurant was arrested this week, police said.

High surf warning for several Pacific Coast beaches

With a high surf warning in effect for Pacific Coast beaches from Sunday afternoon through noon Tuesday, Santa Cruz County officials are urging residents and visitors to stay informed and prioritize safety.   

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri rings bell for Salvation Army in Santa Rosa

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri came to Santa Rosa Plaza on Wednesday for a good cause: ringing the bell for the Salvation Army to encourage donations.

Magnitude 3.9 earthquake strikes in Sonoma County

The US Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 3.9 earthquake near the Geysers, west of Cobb in Sonoma County on Monday night. 

Lucky Santa Rosa lottery player wins $2 million

The Santa Rosa liquor store that sold the ticket is also getting a $10,000 bonus.

Student arrested after ghost gun found in locker at high school in Santa Rosa

A 16-year-old student at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa was arrested Friday after a loaded ghost gun was allegedly found in his gym locker, police said.