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.
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.
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.
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.
Airbnb guests allegedly stole 'Nubbins the cat' after staying at Sonoma rental
Vacationers from Southern California allegedly stole a cat that lived near the Airbnb property they rented in Sonoma County.
Vacationers from Southern California allegedly stole a cat that lived near the Airbnb property they rented in Sonoma County.
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.
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.
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,”
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,”
Santa Rosa hockey players arrested in Reno for sexual assault
Three Santa Rosa Growlers club hockey players are in jail in Washoe County, Nevada after being arrested for sexual assault.
Three Santa Rosa Growlers club hockey players are in jail in Washoe County, Nevada after being arrested for sexual assault.
'Out of control': Legislation introduced to downsize California's wild pig population
In recent years, wild pigs have increasingly become a bigger nuisance to home landscaping and gardens, as they multiply rapidly, and agribusiness is experiencing their destructive power.
In recent years, wild pigs have increasingly become a bigger nuisance to home landscaping and gardens, as they multiply rapidly, and agribusiness is experiencing their destructive power.
Fatal crash on Highway 101
There has been a fatal crash on Highway 101 near Healdsburg on Monday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said,
There has been a fatal crash on Highway 101 near Healdsburg on Monday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said,
Sonoma County to lift capacity caps on indoor, outdoor gatherings
Sonoma County will lift its restrictions on large gatherings next week as the county's COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline, county Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase said Friday.
Sonoma County will lift its restrictions on large gatherings next week as the county's COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline, county Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase said Friday.
Sonoma County sheriff's deputy not guilty of involuntary manslaughter in stolen car mixup
A jury found former Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy Charles Blount not guilty of all charges related to his role in the death of David Ward after he was caught on video beating him during a stolen car mix-up more than two years ago.
A jury found former Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy Charles Blount not guilty of all charges related to his role in the death of David Ward after he was caught on video beating him during a stolen car mix-up more than two years ago.
Bay Area bird lover who runs rescue for exotics faces eviction
The founder of a non-profit, tax-deductible exotic bird rescue center in Santa Rosa is just two weeks away from an eviction for himself and his flock of down and out, sometimes abused or neglected birds.
The founder of a non-profit, tax-deductible exotic bird rescue center in Santa Rosa is just two weeks away from an eviction for himself and his flock of down and out, sometimes abused or neglected birds.
19-year-old found dead in Rohnert Park
Authorities in Rohnert Park are investigating the circumstances around the death of a 19-year-old woman.
Authorities in Rohnert Park are investigating the circumstances around the death of a 19-year-old woman.
Petaluma-based Amy's Kitchen embroiled in labor dispute
Amy's Kitchen, the organic prepared foods company established 35 years ago in Petaluma, has found itself embedded in a labor dispute over workplace health and safety issues.
Amy's Kitchen, the organic prepared foods company established 35 years ago in Petaluma, has found itself embedded in a labor dispute over workplace health and safety issues.
Police: Thief stole cash, meds from Petaluma CVS, case may be linked to violent robbery in Santa Rosa
Police in Petaluma were investigating a robbery at a CVS store on Monday night, during which the suspect ordered employees to open multiple safes before taking off with cash and medication from the store’s pharmacy, investigators said.
Police in Petaluma were investigating a robbery at a CVS store on Monday night, during which the suspect ordered employees to open multiple safes before taking off with cash and medication from the store’s pharmacy, investigators said.
Golden Gate Transit bus operators vote to authorize strike
ATU local president Shane Weinstein said the union has been in contract negotiations with the Transit Authority for seven months and has been unable to arrive at an agreement on the key issues of wages and pension.
ATU local president Shane Weinstein said the union has been in contract negotiations with the Transit Authority for seven months and has been unable to arrive at an agreement on the key issues of wages and pension.
Man surrenders to Santa Rosa police after holding hostages, punching dog, stabbing TV
A 25-year-old man surrendered to Santa Rosa police after they said he held four people hostage – including a 5-year-old – and also terrorized the group by stabbing a television with a large knife, punched a dog in the head and threatened to hurt the child, authorities said.
A 25-year-old man surrendered to Santa Rosa police after they said he held four people hostage – including a 5-year-old – and also terrorized the group by stabbing a television with a large knife, punched a dog in the head and threatened to hurt the child, authorities said.
Donations pour in for vandalized Holocaust fountain in Santa Rosa
People have donated more than $31,000 to repair the Holocaust Memorial Fountain in Santa Rosa. That's because for a second time in two years, the fountain has been vandalized.
People have donated more than $31,000 to repair the Holocaust Memorial Fountain in Santa Rosa. That's because for a second time in two years, the fountain has been vandalized.
Teen killed, brother hurt in Sonoma DUI crash
A 16-year-old boy was killed and his brother was hurt when the car they were riding in crashed in Sonoma County, the California Highway Patrol said.
A 16-year-old boy was killed and his brother was hurt when the car they were riding in crashed in Sonoma County, the California Highway Patrol said.