Suspect killed in Sonoma County gun battle with deputies identified

The suspect who was killed in a gun battle and wild chase in Sonoma County on Monday was identified as 53-year-old Jose Luis Villasenor Cervantes.

1 suspect killed, 4 Sonoma County sheriff's deputies injured near Santa Rosa

One suspect was killed in a car crash and four Sonoma County sheriff's deputies were injured early Monday morning near Santa Rosa, authorities said.

Beloved Petaluma Catholic school fighting to keep its doors open

A beloved Catholic High School in Sonoma County, which opened more than a century ago educating generations of students, is fighting to keep its doors open. The Petaluma school is known for its strong academics.

Suspected drug dealer arrested on manslaughter charge in Santa Rosa after woman dies from fentanyl overdose

A Santa Rosa man has been arrested on manslaughter and drug charges, accused of supplying fentanyl to two women who overdosed. One of the women died, Marin County sheriff’s officials said.  

Woman arrested after fighting deputies trying to rescue her from Russian River

Deputies with the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said they rescued a woman from churning water in the Russian River on Monday despite her putting up a fight.

Bay Area man accused of matricide, burning down home

A man has been arrested for killing his mother and then setting her house on fire in an attempt to destroy the evidence, according to authorities.

College student population declines big time at California State University system

By the end of this decade, many economists predict that the U.S. will be at least, eight million college graduates short of the number needed to create and manage new technologies.

Concord man gets life in prison for 2019 Petaluma outlets murder

A Concord man was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for the murder of a man at the Petaluma Factory Outlets nearly five years ago.

Shake Shack to open 1st Sonoma County location

Shoppers in the North Bay will have a new option when it comes to “family friendly" burger chains. Shake Shack will open its first Sonoma County location next week in Santa Rosa. 

Storm floods roadways and brings down trees in North Bay

In the North Bay, this weekend's round of rain and wind has, so far, not been as damaging as the atmospheric river storm system that hit the region earlier this month. 

Sonoma County K-9 alerts to dog biscuit boxes allegedly filled with meth

A Sonoma County Sheriff's deputy allegedly discovered 10 pounds of methamphetamine during a Petaluma traffic stop, the department said Thursday.   

Santa Rosa high schooler arrested after allegedly making gun with 3D printer

 A high school student was arrested by Santa Rosa detectives on Valentine's Day for allegedly making firearms with a 3D printer, Santa Rosa police said.

Firefighters respond to Santa Rosa fire that critically injured 2 people, killed 2 cats

Santa Rosa Fire Department responded to a call about a residential fire that left two people critically injured on Friday at about 9:36 p.m. at 816 Aston Avenue in Santa Rosa, Calif.     

Commercial fishing boat runs aground near Bay Area marine sanctuary

A 58-foot commercial fishing vessel ran aground Friday night two miles southwest of Bodega Bay in the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, the U.S. Coast Guard said.   

Police looking for porch pirate in Rohnert Park

Police in the North Bay are asking for the public's help in identifying a porch pirate.

Bay Area storm: Some see power restored, hundreds of thousands still in dark

Widespread rain and howling winds greeted the Bay Area as another storm rolled through Sunday after first hitting the Bay Area on Saturday, causing hundreds of thousands of PG&E customers to lose power.