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.

Chinese nationals indicted for illegal export of advanced semiconductor technology: DOJ

Federal officials this week announced the unsealing of a December 2020 indictment that charged two Chinese nationals with illegally conspiring to export advanced semiconductor technology to a manufacturer in China.   

Santa Rosa man sentenced to over 12 years in prison for molesting 2 children

A man was sentenced earlier this week to 12 years and eight months in prison after he was convicted last year of molesting two children, Sonoma County prosecutors said.   

New federal rules give farmworkers more rights and protections

The acting U.S. Labor Secretary came to Santa Rosa's Balletto Vineyards on Friday to announce new labor regulations to better protect the nation's 1.6 million farmworkers, effective June 28. Balleto was chosen because workers there feel appreciated and respected.

Son of SFUSD custodian was victim in Russian River drowning

The teenage boy who drowned in the Russian River while on spring break was the son of a custodian for the San Francisco Unified School District.

Healdsburg stabbing leaves teen with serious injuries

Authorities are investigating the stabbing of a 16-year-old boy near a skate park in Healdsburg.