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.

Russian River rubber dam to be deflated ahead of forecasted atmospheric river

With a major storm expected to hit the Bay Area Sunday, a rubber dam in the Russian River near Forestville will be deflated Saturday to prevent damage to the dam from high river flows, authorities said.

Man gets 11 years in prison for drowning daughter in Northern California church

A Northern California man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for the 2016 drowning of his 4-year-old daughter in the baptismal pool of a Catholic church.

Mountain lion found near Rohnert Park schools to be euthanized

The mountain lion discovered in the North Bay on Monday will have to be euthanized due to a health condition, officials say.

White House ready for ages 5 to 11 COVID vaccines, local preparations underway

The child-size doses are about one-third of the adult strength, and are earmarked for doctor's offices, pharmacies, children's hospitals, and school sites. Local preparations are underway.

Naked burglary suspect interrupted by resident; Petaluma police investigating
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Police in Petaluma are searching for a burglary suspect who was wearing no clothes when he was interrupted Tuesday afternoon by the resident of a home in the 400 block of Cortez Drive.

Naked burglary suspect interrupted by resident; Petaluma police investigating

Police in Petaluma are searching for a burglary suspect who was wearing no clothes when he was interrupted Tuesday afternoon by the resident of a home in the 400 block of Cortez Drive.

Figures suggest pandemic has accelerated enrollment declines facing California school districts

The pandemic has accentuated and accelerated an already major concern about student enrollment in California schools, prompting state experts to urge school districts to act now to avert a looming fiscal cliff. 

Return of rain a sight for sore eyes, especially for those fighting wildfires

Cal Fire has been holding its collective breath for months over concerns about wildfires in the Bay Area. With rain in the immediate forecast, firefighters may finally be able to exhale.

Tranquilized mountain lion demonstrated strange behavior, undergoes medical evaluation

Wildlife experts say a mountain lion seen in Rohnert Park near two schools on Monday was tranquilized and is undergoing medical evaluation after demonstrating behavior unlike a full-grown predatory animal. 

Tranquilized mountain lion demonstrated strange behavior, undergoes medical evaluation
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Wildlife experts say a mountain lion seen in Rohnert Park near two schools on Monday was tranquilized and is undergoing medical evaluation after demonstrating behavior unlike a full-grown predatory animal.

Santa Rosa man killed by alleged drunk driver following wrong-way crash on Highway 101

A 23-year-old Santa Rosa man died in a crash caused by an alleged wrong-way drunk driver on U.S. Highway 101 in Rohnert Park early Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Safari West wildlife preserve in Santa Rosa loses accreditation

The loss of accreditation does not stop the preserve from operating but it is a loss of prestige in the industry.

Safari West wildlife preserve in Santa Rosa loses accreditation
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Safari West's loss of accreditation does not stop the preserve from operating, but it is a loss of prestige in the industry. Safari West is appealing the decision.

Employee death at Healdsburg winery under investigation

Salvador Plaza-Centeno, 61, of Windsor, died Tuesday while working at Dry Creek Vineyard in Healdsburg, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.