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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Salvador Plaza-Centeno, 61, of Windsor, died Tuesday while working at Dry Creek Vineyard in Healdsburg, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.
Arson suspect allegedly set 4 fires in hour in Santa Rosa
A suspect was arrested for allegedly setting multiple early morning fires in Santa Rosa neighborhood.
A suspect was arrested for allegedly setting multiple early morning fires in Santa Rosa neighborhood.
Nearly 100 rattlesnakes pulled from under Santa Rosa home
Coming face-to-face with a rattlesnake is probably the last place most people want to be.
Coming face-to-face with a rattlesnake is probably the last place most people want to be.
PG&E prepares for more potential power outages with another wind event forecast for later this week
Dry offshore winds were forecast to return to the region later this week, prompting PG&E on Tuesday to send advance notifications to some 29,000 customers who may be subject to power shutoffs in an effort to reduce the risk of wildfire, the utility announced.
Dry offshore winds were forecast to return to the region later this week, prompting PG&E on Tuesday to send advance notifications to some 29,000 customers who may be subject to power shutoffs in an effort to reduce the risk of wildfire, the utility announced.
Suspect arrested for alleged attempted murder in Petaluma
A 57-year-old man has been arrested for alleged attempted murder after a shooting Friday night in Petaluma, police said.
A 57-year-old man has been arrested for alleged attempted murder after a shooting Friday night in Petaluma, police said.
Sonoma County dairy farmers allowed to tap into aquifer as new water source
The aquifer will send 1.6 million gallons of water a day to a storage unit in Petaluma. Cows and residents alike will be drinking it, along with folks in Sonoma and parts of Marin Counties.
The aquifer will send 1.6 million gallons of water a day to a storage unit in Petaluma. Cows and residents alike will be drinking it, along with folks in Sonoma and parts of Marin Counties.
PG&E tweaking power-line shutoff trigger with help from aerial inspections
Pacific Gas and Electric have received many customer complaints about automatic switches that shut off power because they have too much of a hair trigger. But ongoing adjustments are being made as the high wind, wildfire season descends upon us.
Pacific Gas and Electric have received many customer complaints about automatic switches that shut off power because they have too much of a hair trigger. But ongoing adjustments are being made as the high wind, wildfire season descends upon us.
Shark bites surfer's thigh in waters near Bodega Bay
A surfer was bitten on the leg by a shark Sunday morning near Bodega Bay and airlifted to a hospital, authorities said.
A surfer was bitten on the leg by a shark Sunday morning near Bodega Bay and airlifted to a hospital, authorities said.
Decriminalized zone for sideshows proposed in Santa Rosa
While other cities try cracking down on sideshows, some in Santa Rosa say it's time to make a safe zone to host them.
While other cities try cracking down on sideshows, some in Santa Rosa say it's time to make a safe zone to host them.
Bay Area beaches under beach hazard warning amid increased risk of rip currents, large shore breaks
A beach hazard warning remained in effect on Tuesday along Bay Area coastal regions.
A beach hazard warning remained in effect on Tuesday along Bay Area coastal regions.
Santa Rosa man arrested for shooting death of a man outside bar, police say
Police believe an additional suspect is involved and remains at large. One group is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.
Police believe an additional suspect is involved and remains at large. One group is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.
City of Santa Rosa seeks public input on vacation rental ordinance
City officials in Santa Rosa say a vacation rental ordinance has been drafted and they want to hear what the public thinks of it.
City officials in Santa Rosa say a vacation rental ordinance has been drafted and they want to hear what the public thinks of it.
Man killed in shooting outside Santa Rosa bar
An initial investigation determined the victim was in the parking lot when two suspects approached him and fired multiple rounds from handguns, striking the victim multiple times. The shooters then fled the area.
An initial investigation determined the victim was in the parking lot when two suspects approached him and fired multiple rounds from handguns, striking the victim multiple times. The shooters then fled the area.
Latino community's food trucks part of Santa Rosa neighborhood revitalization
Officials are marking construction of the Mitote Food Park, a permanent home for food trucks. The space will offer picnic tables and a stage to make it a gathering space for Latinx culture.
Officials are marking construction of the Mitote Food Park, a permanent home for food trucks. The space will offer picnic tables and a stage to make it a gathering space for Latinx culture.