Santa Rosa: The 1906 earthquake almost lost to history

While the Great 1906 Earthquake was a centerpiece of news around the world when it's massive damage and fire destroyed much of the city and took 3000 lives. But another far smaller, far less famous town, suffered massive damage almost forgotten by history.

Santa Rosa school district settles for $6.25M after deadly stabbing

Santa Rosa City Schools has agreed to pay $6.25 million to settle lawsuits involving the families of two students caught in a deadly March 2023 stabbing at Montgomery High School.

Santa Rosa tree explodes after lightning strike

The cleanup continues in a North Bay neighborhood after lightning struck a redwood tree overnight, splintering the top half of the tree into dozens of pieces that went flying. 

You can now fly Southwest out of this tiny North Bay airport

Bay Area travelers can now fly out of Sonoma County via Southwest Airlines with nonstop flights to various western U.S. destinations starting this week.

Vegetation Briggs Fire burns in Sonoma County

A slow-burning fire broke out Sunday afternoon in Sonoma County's Geyersville, according to Cal Fire officials.

Woman dies in Santa Rosa house fire

A woman died Friday night after a fire broke out at a Santa Rosa duplex, authorities said.

Celtic all-stars to perform at Sonoma State University
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Canada’s Celtic superstars Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy are bringing their unstoppable energy to Sonoma State University. The duo will also be joined by their daughter, making this a powerful celebration of family, tradition, and the future of Celtic music. Location: Weill Hall, Green Music Center. Thursday, March 26.

Sonoma International Film Festival, what to know
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The 29th annual Sonoma International Film Festival will run March 25–29, unveiling a 104-film lineup spanning 37 countries bringing five days of bold cinema, culinary artistry, and intimate filmmaker access to the heart of wine country. Carl Spence, SIFF artistic director, gives insight.

Bay Area man's body recovered from Truckee River after he went missing while swimming

The body of a 19-year-old Petaluma man was recovered from the Truckee River by rescue divers on Monday after he went missing while swimming on Saturday, officials say. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.