Bear in Petaluma tree comes down, wanders off

Authorities gave a large bear time and space to climb down a tree and eventually, after 15 hours, the animal left a Petaluma neighborhood on its own.   

Petaluma yacht catches fire causing 2 people to evacuate

A 50' yacht was in flames on the Petaluma River early Saturday morning. Two people escaped the fire.

Bay Area inflation is busting budgets

Nationwide, the inflation rate rose at its fastest pace in 31 years, chipping away as spending power from coast to coast. But what's the Bay Area impact? 

Ex-Windsor mayor's home raided by criminal investigators

Since last April, investigators have been looking at the potential criminal and civil liability of former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli. He's been accused of numerous acts of sexual misconduct and sexual assault by several women.

Petaluma neighborhood nervous about more rain after atmospheric river caused flooding

Petaluma residents next to a new freeway sound-wall say their yards became ponds, with water creeping to their doors, during last month's atmospheric river event.

Motorcyclist arrested after 100+ MPH chase on Highway 101

A 100-mph chase on Highway 101 in Petaluma early Saturday morning ended with the arrest of a motorcyclist for evading and reckless driving, police said.

Turkey prices will exceed all-time high, food market analysts say

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says, since September of last year, overall food prices have increased 4.6%. What does this mean for what's on your Thanksgiving table this year?

Water main break in Santa Rosa closes stretch of Hwy 12

All eastbound traffic along Highway 12 from Mission Blvd through Middle Rincon Road was closed because of the damage to the road.

Santa Rosa declares an end to fire season

Santa Rosa, which has been devastated by wildfires over the last few years, received some welcome news on Monday. Fire officials announced an end to the 2021 wildfire season.

Santa Rosa police pursuit ends in overturn crash

A Sonoma man flipped a Jeep while fleeing officers trying to pull him over Saturday night in Santa Rosa, police said.

11-year-old girl reported missing in Rohnert Park found safe

An 11-year-old girl reported missing in Rohnert Park on Thursday was found safe the next day, the city's Department of Public Safety said.

Neighbors surprised when Guerneville home slips off foundation

Some Guerneville residents were startled Thursday when a neighbor's house suddenly slipped off its moorings and slid down a hill.

Another mountain lion sedated, removed from a Sonoma County neighborhood

Another mountain lion has been sedated and removed from a Sonoma County neighborhood, this one with a happier ending than the last.

Rain-drenched North Bay dries, clean-up efforts underway

For such a big storm, North Bay damage on Monday was relatively spotty across the board. However, some folks got hit pretty hard. 

First fire, then potential flood: Mother Nature takes 2nd swipe at some areas

Rain moving in Saturday night is just the beginning of a storm expected to bring intense rainfall across the Bay Area. First responders are worried areas with burn scars could break loose, sending debris flowing down hills.