Sonoma County sheriffs deputy on leave after crash kills 78-year-old
A Sonoma County sheriff's deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave, months after he crashed into a 78-year-old driver pulling out of a parking lot in Santa Rosa, and later died.
A Sonoma County sheriff's deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave, months after he crashed into a 78-year-old driver pulling out of a parking lot in Santa Rosa, and later died.
Sonoma County authorities ID man shot by police during journalist ride-along
The man was taken to a hospital for treatment, where he remained as of Tuesday. He is expected to survive.
The man was taken to a hospital for treatment, where he remained as of Tuesday. He is expected to survive.
Petaluma man arrested after allegedly shooting roommate’s leg by accident
The wounded roommate was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police said.
The wounded roommate was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police said.
Santa Rosa police shooting unfolds during journalist ride-along
A man was shot by a Santa Rosa police officer and critically wounded Thursday morning following a confrontation, authorities said. The ordeal unfolded while the officer was on a ride-along with a photojournalist.
A man was shot by a Santa Rosa police officer and critically wounded Thursday morning following a confrontation, authorities said. The ordeal unfolded while the officer was on a ride-along with a photojournalist.
Mexican-American Lila Downs: voice of culture and social justice
Over the weekend, Mexican-American singer-songwriter Lila Downs returned to the Bay Area for back-to-back performances, bringing a mix of tradition, activism, and celebration to the stage.
Over the weekend, Mexican-American singer-songwriter Lila Downs returned to the Bay Area for back-to-back performances, bringing a mix of tradition, activism, and celebration to the stage.
Windsor High School placed on lockdown following bomb threat
All staff and students were reported safe, though the school advised parents not to come and pick up their children until further instructions were provided.
All staff and students were reported safe, though the school advised parents not to come and pick up their children until further instructions were provided.
This place named friendliest small town in California
This area was named the friendliest small town in California. Do you agree?
This area was named the friendliest small town in California. Do you agree?
Cockfighting operation raid nets 833 fighting roosters in Sonoma County
One of the Bay Area's largest cockfighting busts ever took place yesterday in Sonoma County not far from downtown Santa Rosa.
One of the Bay Area's largest cockfighting busts ever took place yesterday in Sonoma County not far from downtown Santa Rosa.
Guerneville house could collapse onto the road and other homes
This single, unoccupied home hangs precariously to a steep hillside, which it has done since Monday morning. There was a retaining wall and a parking spot construction going on at the time just below the home, as well as some tree removals.
This single, unoccupied home hangs precariously to a steep hillside, which it has done since Monday morning. There was a retaining wall and a parking spot construction going on at the time just below the home, as well as some tree removals.
Evacuation warning issued in Guerneville due to landslide risk
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents in Guerneville about an evacuation warning due to the risk of a landslide and tree fall risk.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents in Guerneville about an evacuation warning due to the risk of a landslide and tree fall risk.
Driver arrested on suspicion of DUI after truck crashes into Santa Rosa home
An officer conducted a DUI investigation and the driver was allegedly found to be intoxicated, at over three times the legal limit.
An officer conducted a DUI investigation and the driver was allegedly found to be intoxicated, at over three times the legal limit.
Santa Rosa police arrest man suspected of string of burglaries and attempts
The suspect allegedly targeted at least five residences.
The suspect allegedly targeted at least five residences.
Car plows into Santa Rosa grocery store; 4 injured
Several people were injured after a car plowed into a Santa Rosa grocery store late Friday morning, authorities said.
Several people were injured after a car plowed into a Santa Rosa grocery store late Friday morning, authorities said.
Sonoma sheriff's 'meet-and-greet' in Bodega Bay becomes immigration forum
Protesters confronted the Sonoma County sheriff at a meet-and-greet event on Wednesday. They demand he stop opposing a non-collaboration with ICE ordinance that passed.
Protesters confronted the Sonoma County sheriff at a meet-and-greet event on Wednesday. They demand he stop opposing a non-collaboration with ICE ordinance that passed.
License plate-reading cameras getting safeguards in Mill Valley
The city of Mill Valley became the last town along the North Bay's Highway 101 to adopt license plate reader technology. But with stories of the technology being used by the federal government as part of its immigration crackdown, the technology is under scrutiny.
The city of Mill Valley became the last town along the North Bay's Highway 101 to adopt license plate reader technology. But with stories of the technology being used by the federal government as part of its immigration crackdown, the technology is under scrutiny.
Santa Rosa Rose Parade canceled: for how long?
A famous North Bay springtime event that's 132 years old has been canceled for this year, raising the question: will it ever return?
A famous North Bay springtime event that's 132 years old has been canceled for this year, raising the question: will it ever return?
Mountain lion spotted in Sebastopol
Authorities advised residents to bring their pets indoors.
Authorities advised residents to bring their pets indoors.
2 arrested in Petaluma smash-and-grab robbery, additional suspects sought
The robbers fled the scene, but authorities used a helicopter to find and arrest two suspects.
The robbers fled the scene, but authorities used a helicopter to find and arrest two suspects.
Santa Rosa woman sentenced to 36 years for child sexual abuse, drug charges
The case stemmed from an investigation that began in May 2024, when Santa Rosa police received a report alleging the woman had hosted parties at her home involving alcohol, drugs and underage children.
The case stemmed from an investigation that began in May 2024, when Santa Rosa police received a report alleging the woman had hosted parties at her home involving alcohol, drugs and underage children.
Highway 101 commute hours shortened in Marin and Sonoma counties
It took only six months for driver frustration over expanded commute-hour lane restrictions, on a major commuter highway, to boil over, leading to a grass-roots movement to shorten them.
It took only six months for driver frustration over expanded commute-hour lane restrictions, on a major commuter highway, to boil over, leading to a grass-roots movement to shorten them.