Man sets himself on fire using narcotics in Rohnert Park hotel

A man set himself on fire Sunday morning using illegal narcotics, activating the sprinkler system of a Rohnert Park hotel room and triggering a visit from officers, according to Rohnert Park police.   

Prominent rock climber gets life for Yosemite sex assaults

A Santa Rosa native and prominent rock climber has been sentenced to life in federal prison for sexual assaults he committed at Yosemite National Park.

Judge denies Richard Allen Davis' bid to overturn death sentence after Polly Klaas killing

A Santa Clara County judge on Friday denied a request to vacate a death sentence imposed on Richard Allen Davis, who was convicted of killing 12-year-old Polly Klaas in 1993 after kidnapping her from her bedroom at knifepoint in a crime that shocked the nation.

Multiple fire agencies respond to North Bay structure fire

Firefighters in and around Calistoga responded to a residential structure fire there on Sunday afternoon, Cal Fire said.   

Embattled Sonoma State president retires after promises to pro-Palestinian protesters

The president of Sonoma State University announced his retirement on Friday, days after he was put on leave promising pro-Palestinian protesters a review of the university's investments and an “academic boycott" of educational programs connected to Israeli institutions.

Man arrested on suspicion of killing 2-year-old at Clearlake party

A man suspected of killing a two-year-old child in Clearlake was arrested on Thursday morning, the Sonoma County Sheriff Department confirmed.

Sonoma State president on leave after making agreements with pro-Palestinian demonstrators

The Sonoma State University President has been placed on administrative leave after sending a school-wide email making promises to student protestors without the proper approval.

Red Lobster in Rohnert Park auctions off entire restaurant

Ovens, refrigerators, tables and even a lobster tank-- they're all being sold in bulk in an auction this week prompted by the abrupt closure of the Red Lobster in Rohnert Park and other U.S. locations. Latest check shows a bid of $900.

California's wine industry facing down turn

Every segment of the wine industry, from super premium to jug wines, is seeing slowing and sluggish sales. When it's all added up, the industry was down 8.7 percent last year. That directly affects more than 400,000 California jobs still fighting back from Covid.

CHP: Standoff shooting suspect hospitalized with self-inflicted gunshot wound

A standoff with several law enforcement agencies in Fairfield has ended with the suspect transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds, according to authorities. It's believed the wounds were self-inflicted.

Man charged with 2022 motel murder found dead in jail cell

A Sonoma County Jail inmate awaiting trial for murder was found dead in his cell on Wednesday, according to the Sheriff's Office.     

John Mayer gifts North Bay musical teen with a guitar

A North Bay teenager with autism and music dreams receives a guitar from guitarist John Mayer after performance videos of his goes viral.