Santa Rosa police relaunching gang crimes team to combat street violence

Two teenagers have been killed in gang-related shootings on back-to-back weekends, sparking Santa Rosa Police Department to relaunch its Gang Crimes Team to prevent more street violence.

Charles Schulz home for sale in Sebastopol

Fans of Charlie Brown and Snoopy have a chance to buy a house where some of the famous comic strips were drawn. The home, art studio and mini-golf course once owned by Charles Schulz has hit the market in Sebastopol.

World's Ugliest Dog crowned in Petaluma

Scooter, a Chinese Crested, was the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, held in Petaluma Friday. The 7-year-old pup with wispy hair, deformed hind legs, and a hanging tongue narrowly escaped being euthanized after he was born.

4 arrested in alleged gang-related slaying of 15-year-old Santa Rosa boy

Two men and two teens were arrested in connection with an alleged gang-related shooting in Santa Rosa, that claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy, according to police.

Judge reduces life sentence of Santa Rosa man convicted in 2017 home-invasion robbery to 8 years, 8 months

A judge reduced a life sentence to eight years in prison for a man convicted in 2019 for a home-invasion robbery, according to a statement Tuesday from the office of Sonoma County District Attorney Carla Rodriguez.   

Sebastopol woman arrested for DUI after hitting pole head-on with toddler in backseat

Santa Rosa police arrested a woman on suspicion of driving under the influence Tuesday, after she crashed her SUV -- with her 2-year-old son in a car seat in the back -- into a light pole.   

Animal rights activists, dressed as factory workers, take chickens from Petaluma Poultry facility

In the darkness of dawn, animal rights activists, dressed as factory employees, went onto the property of Petaluma Poultry's farm in Petaluma early Tuesday morning for what they called an "open rescue." They left with 18 chickens, which they said were sick and maltreated. 

Santa Rosa downtown businesses targeted with anti-LGBTQ+ stickers

Santa Rosa police said Monday there have been "several instances" of city businesses being targeted by hate crimes and hate speech. 

NASCAR racing fans revved up for Sonoma Raceway weekend

50,000 NASCAR fans are expected to pack the grandstands at Sonoma Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday.

Sneakers and sandwiches -A family collaboration in Santa Rosa

Lou and Dominic Chambrone talk about how food and family and sneakers have all come together in their hometown of Santa Rosa.

Santa Rosa mother goes viral on TikTok after gluing her eye shut

A Santa Rosa woman was rushed to the emergency room after she accidentally glued her eye shut. The mother of six documented the painful mishap on TikTok.

KTVU's Zip Trip takes viewers to Santa Rosa

KTVU Mornings on 2: The Nine went on a special "Zip Trip" to Santa Rosa for a show that highlighted the city's beloved restaurants, bars, and local talent.

Bay Area a 'hot spot' for marine mammal harassment, severe cases include dragging, experts say

Marine mammal experts reported a spike in the number of seal and sea lion harassment incidents along the Northern and Central California coasts, as it warned the animals were facing increased threat from people and dogs.

Santa Rosa officially declares fire season is here, begins weed control inspections

Santa Rosa firefighters have started weed abatement inspections following the city officially marking June 5 as the start to wildfire season. Failure to maintain properties could be costly.

Convicted child molester sentenced to life in prison

A Santa Rosa judge sentenced a 62-year-old man to 30 years to life in prison on Thursday after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting four different children.   

Rohnert Park police launch anti-hate campaign in honor of Pride Month

In honor of June being Pride Month, the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety launched an anti-hate campaign, where businesses, schools and community organizations can designate themselves as an official safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.   

Driver in shopping center crash took his own life, police say

A motorist took his own life by driving at high speed into a large sign in a shopping center parking lot Saturday, Rohnert Park police said.