Santa Rosa boy hit by vehicle remains hospitalized with critical injuries

A Santa Rosa boy, critically injured when he was struck by a vehicle on his way to school last week, remained hospitalized on Thursday, as he and his family received an outpouring of support from their community. 

Homeless Santa Rosa man killed by fire after smoking fentanyl

An unhoused man in Santa Rosa is dead after accidentally setting himself on fire from smoking narcotics, officials said.

Part of Joe Rodota Trail closed temporarily to relocate homeless encampments

Part of the Joe Rodota Trail was temporarily closed on Friday to remove homeless encampments and to remove safety hazards, Sonoma County officials say. 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers release water from Lake Mendocino reservoir, many dams spilling over

On Monday, the Army Corps of Engineers did something that seemed impossible even a month ago. The Corps released water from the Lake Mendocino Reservoir because there's actually too much of it. 

First Black ‘Peanuts’ character stands tall at high school in Santa Rosa

Meet the newest student at Piner High School in Santa Rosa. It's Franklin--the first Black 'Peanuts' character--standing tall in the middle of campus, just in time for MLK Day.

2 men die in Sonoma County while using gas generator during storms

Two men have died in Sonoma County during the storms while using a gas-powered generator in their home, the sheriff's office said.

Major rains along with record snow pack could amount to danger

California has not seen rain like we're having in many years. That's extremely helpful to filling the Golden State's water starved dams. But too much of a good thing requires intense oversight and management, round the clock, by reservoir and dam operators.

Enjoy the break in the rain while you can, it won't last

In the midst of all the flooding and torrential rain in Northern California, Thursday's weather provided a break from the recent rainy days. However, this break may be short-lived as the Bay Area and parts of Northern California are expecting more wet weather Friday and throughout the weekend.

Deceased woman found in submerged car, Sonoma sheriff says

The body of a 43-year-old woman was found in a car submerged in floodwaters in Forestville on Wednesday morning, the Sonoma County sheriff's office said. 

5 Sonoma County school districts close due to upcoming storm complications, concerns

The Sonoma County Office of Education announced Sunday that certain districts in the county will be closed for Monday and/or Tuesday, due to fallen trees, lack of electricity, flooding, and additional concerns related to the upcoming storm.

Rescue crews and residents in Sonoma County prepare for more dangerous weather

People who live along the Russian River in Sonoma County have been under an evacuation warning since Wednesday. Authorities are now urging people to leave before it becomes an order when it's mandatory to leave. On Friday, rescue crews and residents prepared for the upcoming storms.

Loved ones grieve 2-year-old killed by fallen redwood tree in North Bay storm

The family of a two-year-old boy from Sonoma County was overwhelmed with grief after a redwood tree collapsed on their home during Wednesday's storm, killing the boy.

Toddler killed in Sonoma County during deadly storm
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The 2-year-old boy, Aeon Tocchini, was killed Wednesday night when the tree fell on his home on Joy Road and he was found covered in debris.

Escaped inmate back in Sonoma County jail custody

An escaped kitchen-crew inmate has been arrested and back in custody two days after he ran away, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff.

Kitchen crew member escapes Sonoma County jail

A kitchen crew member escaped on Tuesday from the loading dock of the Sonoma County Jail.

Crews work to repair sinkhole along Highway 12 in Sonoma County

A sinkhole opened up on Highway 12 in Sonoma County Friday, which forced Caltrans crews to reduce traffic along the road. 

Man arrested on suspicion of human trafficking

Police officers arrested a Santa Rosa man for allegedly exploiting two females -- one a minor -- in human trafficking crimes at a Rohnert Park hotel.