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.

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. 

Toddler lucky to be alive after crash involving Sonoma County bus

An 18-month-old survived a dramatic crash Friday morning that involved a Sonoma County bus thanks to being properly strapped in his car seat.

Victim in fatal shooting in Monte Rio identified as suspect's father

A 72-year-old man who was fatally shot Tuesday morning in the small community of Monte Rio in Sonoma County was the father of the suspected gunman, authorities said Wednesday.

Sonoma homicide suspect taken into custody, sheriff's officials say

Sonoma County Sheriff's Office says a homicide suspect was taken into custody without incident Tuesday afternoon. A shelter-in-place was lifted as a result.

Bartenders arrested for allegedly serving minor who crashed into horseback rider

Two bartenders were arrested for allegedly serving alcohol to a minor who was accused of crashing into a horseback rider while being under influence.

Driver robbed by suspect pretending to need help outside Petaluma school

Police in Petaluma are searching for a suspect who flagged down a motorist Sunday night, pretending to need help, but instead robbed the driver at gunpoint and fled.

Sonoma vice mayor arrested on suspicion of DUI

The vice mayor asked the public for forgiveness, adding that he will "work tirelessly" to win back their trust.

Detectives ID suspect in 25-year-old cold case of murdered Union City woman

DNA matches a now-dead felon with a long criminal history to the 1996 murder of 32-year-old Michelle Marie Veal (Hinojos) of Union City. Her body was found nude on the side of the road and her neck had been broken.

Bay Area residents dip into harvested rainwater during dry spell

The Bay Area is experiencing a historic dry spell during what is typically the rainiest part of the year. More homeowners are turning to rainwater catchment systems to turn a few days of rainfall into a year-round safety net.

Santa Rosa bird rescue owner finds new home for him and his flock

After facing the threat of eviction, it looks like John Floyd, owner of a Santa Rosa bird rescue, has found a new place for him and his flock to call home. 

1st child in Sonoma County dies of COVID

Sonoma County didn’t release much information but said the girl who died of COVID had underlying health conditions, was hospitalized at the time of death and was “not fully vaccinated,”