Santa Rosa high principal told not to help police

A Santa Rosa high school refused to cooperate with police, as they attempted to arrest four students.

Structure fire at Airbnb results in $75,000 in damages, displacing 10

A residential fire at a Santa Rosa Airbnb on Saturday caused an estimated $75,000 in damages, according to the fire department.     

Rohnert Park shopping center shooting leaves 1 dead

A man was shot in the chest Thursday night in a Rohnert Park shopping center and later died.

Recology opens $35M advanced recycling center in Santa Rosa

Though the Bay Area has always been a leader in recycling, it can now boast one of the most high-tech mass recycling facilities in the nation, owned by employee-owned Recology in Santa Rosa. 

Powerful storm brings big rainfall totals, 'We're not done yet,' KTVU meteorologist says

The Bay Area got hit hard with heavy rains overnight, and while it appeared the most potent part of the recent series of storms was over, it’s not quite time to put away that umbrella.

Santa Rosa teens face attempted murder charges after stabbing

Six high school students in Santa Rosa have been arrested on suspicion of attempted homicide after allegedly stabbing a man last week, police said Wednesday.

Teen girl arrested after fellow student's hair was ripped out at Santa Rosa high school

A 14-year-old student from Montgomery High School was arrested on Tuesday afternoon for allegedly jumping a classmate in a school bathroom, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department.

5 alleged gang members arrested in Santa Rosa amid ongoing crackdown

Santa Rosa police arrested five suspected gang members over the weekend as the department continues its efforts to crack down on gangs, according to authorities.

Santa Rosa school classrooms vandalized

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is investigating a break-in and vandalism at Wright Charter School in Santa Rosa. 

Sonoma County animal shelter celebrates adoption of its longest resident

Sonoma County Animal Services celebrated the adoption of its longest resident, a German Shepherd mix that had spent almost her whole life at the shelter.

Sonoma Co. homeless youth shelter says it needs $1 million to stay open

A Sonoma County emergency youth shelter says it is facing a financial crisis, and warned on Monday that it will be forced to close if it can't secure $1 million in 10 days.

Fraud investigation leads to several arrests, weapons charges in Santa Rosa

The case of a man suspected of multiple fraud and mail theft crimes turned into two extra arrests Tuesday after an investigation that took several weeks, the Santa Rosa Police Department said.

Bay Area prepares for next round of rain, coastal flood risk

The Bay Area spent Tuesday afternoon preparing for another round of rain after a soaking wet couple of days.

Rain rolls in to the Bay Area, last-minute preparations underway

Last-minute preparations were underway across the Bay Area Sunday with several days of forecast rain rolling into the region. Some homeowners, who hoped to spend the day picking out presents, instead found themselves grabbing sandbags and clearing gutters and drains.    

1 killed in afternoon DUI crash in Santa Rosa

Authorities are investigating a fatal DUI crash in Santa Rosa on Saturday evening. 

Bay Area gears up for heavy rain as holiday travel ratchets up

Mother Nature appears poised to throw a curveball into the Bay Area's way with holiday travel ratcheting up. The region is gearing up for several days of heavy rain as millions plan to take to the skies and roads over Christmas and New Year's.