2 men arrested after police K9 detects hidden gun
Officers searched the vehicle and found an open space behind the dashboard controls that allegedly contained a loaded and unregistered handgun.
2 men arrested near Santa Rosa with several pounds of meth
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office seized eight pounds of methamphetamine in total.
New baby rhino born at Santa Rosa’s Safari West
Ozzy – named after the legendary metal singer Ozzy Osbourne – was born at the wildlife preserve early on Tuesday morning, the very same day the musician passed away.
Sonoma County may self-impose a small wine tax, PR campaign to boost industry
The California wine industry, a major economic force in the state's agricultural and tourism base, is finding itself a bit unloved by younger generations.
Novato High School student killed in crash, involving driver suspected of DUI
A family is grieving after a 14-year-old Novato High School student was killed in a car crash Saturday night, while riding in a vehicle with another teenager suspected of driving under the influence.
14-year-old dies after Petaluma police chase ends in rollover crash
A 14-year-old boy died, and three other teenagers were injured during a police chase involving a suspected drunk driver Saturday night in Petaluma, police said.
Sonoma County public defender beaten and robbed by former client outside courthouse
A public defender was beaten and robbed by a former client near the Sonoma County Courthouse, not far from their office, Santa Rosa police said.
Man dies of gunshot wound after fender bender with Sonoma sheriff’s deputy
Authorities did not specify how the man was shot.
Sonoma's 'Good Trouble' rally & protest lacks youth movement
Sonoma's 'Good Trouble' rally to honor the late civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis lacked the presence of youth, observers say.
2 dead, including juvenile, in separate Russian River drownings
Two people, including a juvenile, died in separate drownings on the Russian River on Sunday, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.
North Bay wine industry suffers from tariffs and sinking dollar value
What tariffs and a sinking dollar value could mean for the North Bay's wine industry.
NASCAR Weekend kicks off at Sonoma Raceway
NASCAR weekend at Sonoma Raceway has arrived. The action kicked off Friday on the iconic road course.
Many Bay Area residents could receive cash payments from a $228.5M health insurance settlement
Many Bay Area residents could be eligible for a payout stemming from a $228.5 million class action settlement related to health insurance premiums.
Driver killed in Santa Rosa SUV crash
A preliminary investigation the man “lost control for unknown reasons" and his car left the roadway.
Windsor residents await quiet zone approval as SMART train horns disrupt sleep
The Bay Area's newest rail line has found itself in hot water with the town that welcomed it just last month.
Drunk driver caught in Cotati with more than 70 empty beer cans
A field sobriety test revealed the driver had a blood alcohol content of .25% -- more than three times the legal limit.
Groundskeeper recounts explosion after running over firework at Petaluma school
Surveillance video captures the moment groundskeeper Juan Carlos Lopez ran over a large illegal firework at a high school in Petaluma.
2025 California Michelin awards new restaurants in West Oakland, Sonoma
Looking over freshly plucked herbs from their friend's student farming project, Chef Alan Hsu and Chef Sarah Cooper were back at work in their tiny restaurant Sun Moon Studio on Thursday, after winning a coveted Michelin star barely one year after opening in an industrial part of West Oakland.
Video: Bay Area groundskeeper rocked by powerful firework while mowing lawn
Petaluma police released a video in the hopes of preventing similar problems.
Sonoma County reports 23% drop in homeless population, but skepticism remains
Sonoma County officials say efforts to reduce homelessness appear to be paying off, citing a 23% drop in the number of people living on the streets compared to last year.