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.

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.

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.