Santa Rosa chiropractor gets 10 years in prison in sexual abuse case

A chiropractor from Santa Rosa was sentenced to 10 years in state prison after being convicted of sexually abusing eight women and underage girls, authorities said Wednesday.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder, robbery and extortion in the North Bay

Juan Martinez, 33, of Santa Rosa was taken into custody by detectives on Tuesday for the shooting death of a man who was missing for more than a week.

Petaluma City Hall vandalized following removal of homeless Steamer Landing residents

Petaluma police are requesting assistance in finding suspects who vandalized Petaluma City Hall Wednesday night, likely a response to the removal of residents from Steamer Landing encampment.

4 arrested as part of investigation into North Bay meth ring

Sonoma County authorities arrested four people for alleged methamphetamine distribution in Santa Rosa, police said Friday.

Suspect in Santa Rosa Cinco de Mayo sideshow shooting turns himself in

Tiari Thompson, 22, turned himself in to the Santa Rosa Police Department Tuesday at 2:00 pm. He was arrested and booked into the Sonoma County Jail for attempted homicide.

Santa Rosa police need help finding suspect in Cinco de Mayo shooting

Santa Rosa police named a suspect in a sideshow shooting that happened on May 5. They said they need the public's help in finding him.

Fire erupts in Petaluma airport hangar, destroying plane

Fire crews responded to the scene of a fire at the Petaluma Municipal Airport on Monday, according to fire officials.

Sonoma State University president resigns a month after calls to step down

The president of Sonoma State University announced her resignation on Monday. In a news release, the university said Judy K. Sakaki will step down effective July 31. Last month two state senators said they wanted her to resign.

Sonoma County police chase enraged mother accused of driving drunk

Police in Cotati said they chased an enraged woman Friday after she refused to pull over, and was allegedly driving drunk during a child custody exchange.

For the 1st time in 2 years, in-person Sonoma County Pride kicks off

The 36th annual Sonoma County Pride is back this weekend with in-person festivities for the first time in two years. To help kick off Pride, there was live music on Friday in Santa Rosa's Courthouse Square, ahead of Saturday’s annual parade.

Woman dies after being run over by own car

A woman in Petaluma who was run over by her own car has succumbed to her injuries, a spokesperson for the Petaluma Police Department announced on Monday.   

Bay Area firearms retailer weighs in on proposals for stricter gun legislation

In the wake of Tuesday's mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, a California congressman is calling for stricter gun regulations nationwide. HR8 would expand background checks requirements in the US to include all firearms sold at gun shows and online.

1 wounded in Sonoma County shooting with state parole officers

One man underwent emergency surgery after a shooting with California parole officers in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, the county sheriff's office said.