Former Healdsburg police chief found dead in home in apparent suicide
The community of Healdsburg is mourning the loss of former Chief of Police Kevin Burke, who died on Tuesday in what the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is calling an apparent suicide.
Women sue ex-Windsor mayor, winery, social club over sexual assaults, negligence
Ex-Windsor mayor Dominic Foppoli is at the center of a sexual assault lawsuit filed by seven women.
CHP issues endangered missing advisory for 14-year-old girl and stepfather
The California Highway Patrol on Thursday issued an endangered missing advisory on behalf of the FBI for Tehama, Shasta, and Siskiyou Counties. A 14-year-old girl is believed to have been taken by her stepfather, officials say.
Rattlesnakes sightings being reported earlier than normal
Reptile experts are reporting an uptick in rattlesnake sightings for this time of the year in the North Bay. Experts say climate change is partly to blame.
Man allegedly armed with 'machine gun' arrested at Santa Rosa party
A 26-year-old Hercules man with a stolen gun was arrested as he left a large house party in Santa Rosa on Saturday, officers said.
Long lines in Santa Rosa for 2-week release of Pliny the Younger beer
If you make it through the line, Russian River Brewery managers say you'll get three 10-ounce pours of Pliny the Younger as well as the option to buy two bottles.
Sonoma County is in 'extreme drought' conditions
The U.S. Drought Monitor released its latest map this week and it shows Sonoma County in red.
Sonoma sheriff concludes sexual misconduct investigation of ex-Windsor mayor
Sonoma County Sheriff's Department has concluded their sexual misconduct investigation of ex-Windsor mayor Dominic Foppoli.
Woman whispers for help; suspect found dead after double stabbing in Sonoma County
Sonoma County Sheriff’s detectives say two people were stabbed on Wednesday – one fatally – and the suspect is also now dead.
Santa Rosa psychiatrist loses license after drugging, sex assault allegations
A Santa Rosa psychiatrist is having his medical license revoked after allegations of drugging and sexually assaulting patients and employees as well as other violations of professional conduct.
Driver dies in Sonoma County high speed chase
A driver going more than 100 miles an hour on Highway 1 lost control of his car and crashed into a tree Sunday. CHP said the driver died at the scene.
Remembering North Bay social worker stabbed while delivering food
A vigil is being held today for Syliva Bracamonte, who was stabbed and killed two years ago by Anderson Quinonez-Cabeza, according to officials.
San Francisco's Ukrainian consul general shown support in Sonoma
The City of Sonoma showed its support for Ukraine Thursday by honoring the country’s consul general in San Francisco.
Police release sketch of man wanted in attempted kidnapping of Santa Rosa girl
Police in Santa Rosa released a sketch of a man wanted in the attempted kidnapping of a 12-year-old girl last week.
Santa Rosa girl fights off suspect, escapes kidnapping attempt
Authorities are searching for a suspect who attempted to kidnap a young girl in Santa Rosa on Monday morning.
Free hotline launched by kids at Healdsburg school offers pep talks, advice and encouragement
From the ongoing pandemic to the Russian war in Ukraine, there’s a lot going on in the world. So students at an elementary school in Sonoma County have launched a free hotline to offer encouraging words and positive messages to help people maneuver through these tough times.
Windsor mortuary accused of storing bodies without refrigeration
A Sonoma County mortuary is accused of storing unembalmed bodies for more than 24 hours without refrigeration and at an unapproved location, according to the the state agency that oversees California’s funeral industry.
Tech-savvy teen takes on e-waste, gives community fixed computers
A teenager in the North Bay started a project using e-waste to help the community.
Wind downs power lines in Petaluma, ferry to Tiburon replaced by buses
The wind advisory impacting San Francisco and areas north of the city is winding down Friday evening, but is not going quietly.
Historical Larson Family Winery forced to shut down temporarily due to fire
A fire broke out in the Larson Family Winery tasting room Wednesday night, forcing the winery to close the room temporarily.