North Bay vehicle pursuit ends in crash, two arrests

Two men were arrested following a 16-mile pursuit in the North Bay Sunday night. The pursuit ended in a crash into an occupied travel trailer in Sebastopol, Sonoma County Sheriff's Department says. 

Residents at senior mobile home park worried about 40% rent increase

At the Youngstown Mobile Home Park for seniors in Petaluma, there is anger and a lot of worry over notice about a massive rent hike notice.

California fines PG&E $125M for 2019 Kincade Fire

The California Public Utilities Commission announced Thursday it has penalized PG&E $125 million for violations related to the 2019 Kincade Fire that burned nearly 78,000 acres and prompted the evacuation of about 185,000 residents in Sonoma County.

New TikTok 'door-kicking' craze had law enforcement watching

A new video craze sweeping TikTok has law enforcement watching. It's the "door kicking" challenge, in which young people kick someone's door as a popular Kesha song plays, and then run away.

Santa Rosa man dies after police use stun gun twice

Jordan Pas was pronounced dead at a hospital at 2:17 a.m. Thursday in Santa Rosa. Eight officers and a sergeant from the Santa Rosa Police Department are on paid administrative leave.

Pliny the Younger will be sold in-person

Russian River Brewing says it will sell its Pliny the Younger craft beer in person at its brew pubs in Santa Rosa and Windsor.

Santa Rosa man gets 10 years in jail after 10th DUI conviction

A 40-year-old Santa Rosa man has been sentenced to three years in prison after being convicted of driving under the influence for the 10th time, Sonoma County prosecutors said.

Alleged abduction of teen that triggered Amber Alert was a prank, police say

The alleged abduction of a teenaged girl in Santa Rosa that triggered an Amber Alert to find her on Thursday turned out to be a hoax, according to police. 

California gas prices set new record as Bay Area prices soar even higher

Gas prices in California reached an all-time high on Monday, with prices in the Bay Area even higher, hitting new records of their own. 

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.