Another deadly capsizing near Bodega Bay, the second in days

At least one person has died after a boat capsized near Bodega Bay on Monday in the same area where a deadly capsizing happened over the weekend, Sonoma County sheriff’s officials said.

Surprising closure of award-winning North Bay restaurant

A surprising closure in the North Bay's dining scene: An italian restaurant that recently earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand award has shut down for good.

Power shutoffs expected in Bay Area on Election Day

Six Bay Area counties are facing possible power shutoffs on Election Day and the following days, PG&E reported.

2 boaters stranded in North Bay marsh rescued by Coast Guard

Two boaters were air-rescued Wednesday evening after they became stranded in the Napa Sonoma Wildlife Marsh, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake rattles Windsor

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.2 struck northeast of Windsor on Tuesday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Gun, ammo recovered at high school in Santa Rosa, student arrested

Santa Rosa police said they arrested a student at Elsie Allen High School after they were found carrying a gun and ammunition Thursday afternoon.

Mass murder threatened against farm bureau over Sonoma Measure J

Laid back Sonoma County is hardly a place one would expect local propositions to turn an idea into a potential bloodbath. But that's exactly why the Sonoma Sheriff's Office is looking deep into such a threat over Measure J. These days, even local politics can lead to threats of mass murder.         

These Bay Area resorts were named among America's “most haunted hotels"

Just in time for the season of spooky ghosts and phantoms, a new list is out identifying America’s “most haunted hotels," and two historic Bay Area resorts are among those receiving the eerie distinction. 

Cattlemens restaurant in Petaluma to shut down after 54 years

After operating for over half a century, Cattlemens restaurant in Petaluma will serve its last dish at the end of the year, as the restaurant will close its doors for good.

Dozens displaced after Rohnert Park apartment catches fire

Around 30 people were displaced when a Rohnert Park apartment building caught fire Saturday afternoon, triggering a three-alarm response.

2 schools in Petaluma closed following threat

Two schools in the Petaluma area will be closed Tuesday following a threat made to one of them on Monday, according to the Sonoma County Office of Education.  

Fire Weather Watch scheduled for much of Bay Area starting Thursday

The National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch for much of the Bay Area starting Thursday morning and running through Saturday evening. Fire officials say now is the time to finish up any mitigation work around your property, if you haven't already.

Comet, approaching closest point to Earth, soars over Bay Area skies

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), the comet some call the ‘comet of the century’, was captured soaring across the sky above Santa Rosa by KTVU photographer Jaden Schaul. 

Suspect spotted trying to steal aircraft at Sonoma airport

Authorities are searching for a man who tried to steal a private airplane over the weekend at Sonoma County Airport.

1 dead, 6 injured in North Bay car crash

At least one person has died, and six others were injured after two cars collided with each other on a Santa Rosa highway Saturday afternoon.

Driver in deadly road-rage crash charged with murder

A man suspected in a deadly road-rage crash in Sonoma County was charged Monday with murder.

Santa Rosa Mazda driver intentionally causes multiple crashes, kills 1: CHP

A Santa Rosa driver is accused of causing multiple accidents Saturday afternoon, including one that killed a woman, the California Highway Patrol said.