16-year-old fatally stabbed during fight at Santa Rosa high school

A 16-year-old student was killed after being stabbed during a fight at a Santa Rosa high school on Wednesday morning and another student -- a 15-year-old boy – was taken into custody in connection with his death, authorities said. 

'Scream' costume causes scare in Sonoma

Police in Sonoma rushed to the historic town square after getting several calls from people worried about someone wearing a "Scream" costume. 

Minor arrested after starting fire on Santa Rosa school property

A juvenile has been arrested for arson after allegedly setting fire to an appliance at Maria Carrillo High School, causing the school to evacuate.

Frigid temperatures prompt freeze alert in Sonoma County

A warming center is open in Santa Rosa for residents to get out of the sub-freezing temperatures and keep electronic devices charged. The fire department is stressing safety precautions to avoid fires caused by heaters and fireplaces. And nursery workers are providing pointers on how to keep plants and tress prepared for frost.

Son arrested in Santa Rosa after mother assaulted with hammer

Santa Rosa police used a Taser stun gun to arrest a man Monday after he allegedly assaulted his mother with a hammer. 

Struggling Santa Rosa restaurant gets boost after heartfelt video from owners' daughter goes viral on TikTok

Feeling sad and troubled about the financial struggles her parents were enduring, the daughter of longtime Santa Rosa restaurant owners turned to social media for help. And the overwhelming reaction and reach were more than what the Lee family could have ever expected.

North Bay man wins $1.35M after Sonoma County sheriff's K-9 tears into leg

A North Bay Black man won a $1.35 million settlement after a Sonoma County sheriff's K-9 tore a chunk of his calf when deputies responded to a call indicating he might have brandished gun, in a case where all charges were ultimately never filed. 

Santa Rosa bank robbed, police searching for suspect

A local bank in Santa Rosa was robbed Friday, police said. SRPD is inquiring about the identity of the suspect.

'Unreal': Woodpeckers hoard more than 700 pounds of acorns in walls of North Bay home

Exterminators in the North Bay were recently met with a nutty surprise during a call to a home in the wine country community of Glen Ellen in Sonoma County: more than 700 pounds of acorns in the walls stacked up about 20 feet from floor to attic.

Santa Rosa man killed in fight that critically injured 2 others identified

Authorities identified the man who died Thursday after a fight between multiple men broke out in Santa Rosa. Two others were left with critical injuries, police said.

Stolen TV returned to Sonoma County man just in time for Super Bowl, sheriff says

Sonoma County came together through social media to return a stolen big screen TV to its rightful owner last week. Here's a story about 'Chuck' and the quest to reunite him with his newly purchased TV.

Santa Rosa shooting and stabbing leaves 1 dead, 2 injured: Police

Santa Rosa police said a stabbing and shooting left one man dead and two others injured Thursday. They believe the men were involved in an argument.

Santa Rosa: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing, shooting early Thursday

One person died and two others were severely injured in a stabbing and shooting early Thursday morning in Santa Rosa after an argument escalated into violence, police said.     

Former reality TV star sues ex-Windsor mayor over sex assault allegations

Reality television star Farrah Abraham is suing former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli over accusations that he drugged and raped her at his friend’s residence in Palm Beach, Florida. 

Early morning house fire in Sebastopol kills 2

A house fire in Sebastopol killed two earlier Sunday shortly before 5 a.m., officials said.

Winter is coming: Freeze warning in effect throughout Bay Area counties

A freeze warning is in effect throughout the Bay Area from Sunday night to Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Head-on crash kills 1, injures 2 in Sonoma County: CHP

A head-on collision in Santa Rosa has killed one and injured two, including one with critical injuries, authorities said.