Santa Rosa homeless shelter experiencing COVID-19 outbreak
The outbreak began around the start of July, and about half of the residents that live at the facility have now tested positive. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
The outbreak began around the start of July, and about half of the residents that live at the facility have now tested positive. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
VIDEO: Sonoma County Sheriff's K-9 attacks Marine vet wrongly suspected of carjacking
Video shows Sonoma County sheriff's deputies release a police dog that attacks a Marine Corps veteran who was wrongly detained for a carjacking.
Video shows Sonoma County sheriff's deputies release a police dog that attacks a Marine Corps veteran who was wrongly detained for a carjacking.
PG&E to begin removing trees in wildfire scar zones in Sonoma County
PG&E will begin a tree hauling program in the burn scar zones of the Glass and LNU Lightning Complex wildfires in Sonoma County and is notifying property owners who have fallen trees on their parcels of land.
PG&E will begin a tree hauling program in the burn scar zones of the Glass and LNU Lightning Complex wildfires in Sonoma County and is notifying property owners who have fallen trees on their parcels of land.
Sonoma County urges vaccinations as hospitalizations and deaths of unvaccinated residents ticks up
Sonoma County is imploring people to get vaccinated, while reporting five new COVID-19 deaths.
Sonoma County is imploring people to get vaccinated, while reporting five new COVID-19 deaths.
27 residents at Santa Rosa homeless shelter test positive for COVID delta variant
A vulnerable homeless population in the North Bay is experiencing a COVID-19, delta variant outbreak, Santa Rosa city officials said on Thursday.
A vulnerable homeless population in the North Bay is experiencing a COVID-19, delta variant outbreak, Santa Rosa city officials said on Thursday.
Memorial service for first California peace officer to die of coronavirus
Santa Rosa Police Detective Marylou Armer was the first peace officer in California killed by the coronavirus and only the second death in Sonoma County.
Santa Rosa Police Detective Marylou Armer was the first peace officer in California killed by the coronavirus and only the second death in Sonoma County.
Rapid COVID-19 tests available at Sonoma County testing sites
Rapid antigen testing is now available at Sonoma County COVID-19 testing sites in Santa Rosa, making it possible for residents to know early results in 15 minutes.
Rapid antigen testing is now available at Sonoma County COVID-19 testing sites in Santa Rosa, making it possible for residents to know early results in 15 minutes.
Sonoma County officials to launch 'long overdue' Russian River revitalization project
Officials with Sonoma County announced on Tuesday the launch of the Russian River Revitalization project this summer, aimed at improving the river's health in spite of recent wildfires and ongoing drought conditions.
Officials with Sonoma County announced on Tuesday the launch of the Russian River Revitalization project this summer, aimed at improving the river's health in spite of recent wildfires and ongoing drought conditions.
Sonoma State student dies after hit by car near campus
The student was crossing East Cotati Avenue, from Wolf Den Plaza toward the university, about noon when he was hit by a black 2015 Ford Fusion headed westbound, according to Rohnert Park police.
The student was crossing East Cotati Avenue, from Wolf Den Plaza toward the university, about noon when he was hit by a black 2015 Ford Fusion headed westbound, according to Rohnert Park police.
One killed, three others hit by gunfire in Santa Rosa after group watches illegal fireworks: police
One person was fatally shot and three others critically wounded early Monday in what police say was a gang-related shooting in southwest Santa Rosa.
One person was fatally shot and three others critically wounded early Monday in what police say was a gang-related shooting in southwest Santa Rosa.
Flurry of mountain lion sightings in Petaluma neighborhoods
With numerous mountain lion sightings all over the Bay Area this summer, wildlife officers say this is the time of year they migrate searching for food and water. They may be wandering further than usual due to the drought and a shrinking deer population.
With numerous mountain lion sightings all over the Bay Area this summer, wildlife officers say this is the time of year they migrate searching for food and water. They may be wandering further than usual due to the drought and a shrinking deer population.
Biden announces $37M grant to help Sonoma County with wildfire mitigation
President Joe Biden met with governors from Western states Wednesday to discuss what is shaping up to be a torrid wildfire season and announce among other things that Sonoma County will be receiving $37 million in wildfire mitigation funds.
President Joe Biden met with governors from Western states Wednesday to discuss what is shaping up to be a torrid wildfire season and announce among other things that Sonoma County will be receiving $37 million in wildfire mitigation funds.
Biden announces $37 million FEMA grant for Sonoma County to combat wildfires
A FEMA grant will provide Sonoma County with an extra $37 million to be used for preparing to fight wildfires. KTVU's Greg Lee reports.
A FEMA grant will provide Sonoma County with an extra $37 million to be used for preparing to fight wildfires. KTVU's Greg Lee reports.
Nest camera catches mountain lion exploring yard of Petaluma home
A mountain lion spotted east of U.S. Highway 101 in Petaluma on Tuesday night was seen again Wednesday morning on Nest video walking around the yard of a home.
A mountain lion spotted east of U.S. Highway 101 in Petaluma on Tuesday night was seen again Wednesday morning on Nest video walking around the yard of a home.
Nest camera catches mountain lion exploring yard of Petaluma home
Video provided to KTVU by Petaluma resident Joe Luchok.
Video provided to KTVU by Petaluma resident Joe Luchok.
Santa Rosa mandates water conservation mandatory effective immediately
Santa Rosa is the latest Bay Area city to strengthen water restrictions due to the drought. Flagrant water wasters can be cut off.
Santa Rosa is the latest Bay Area city to strengthen water restrictions due to the drought. Flagrant water wasters can be cut off.
About a dozen homes evacuated due to small fire in Sonoma
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies and the Sonoma Police Department are assisting with precautionary evacuations due to a small fire Wednesday afternoon.
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies and the Sonoma Police Department are assisting with precautionary evacuations due to a small fire Wednesday afternoon.
Food for Thought nonprofit helps from one pandemic to the next
Food for Thought helps HIV/AIDS patients and others in Sonoma County with food delivery and other services.
Food for Thought helps HIV/AIDS patients and others in Sonoma County with food delivery and other services.
Russian River inflatable dam replacement to close boating access throughout summer
The Russian River's inflatable rubber dam near Forestville is being replaced for the first time since 1995, with construction starting Monday and continuing until mid-October.
The Russian River's inflatable rubber dam near Forestville is being replaced for the first time since 1995, with construction starting Monday and continuing until mid-October.
Two teens identified as victims in fatal Rohnert Park crash
Killed were 17-year-old San Rafael resident Lorena Recendez-Martinez, who was driving, and 16-year-old Los Angeles resident Amada Guadalupe Salinas-Agular, who was a passenger in a 2018 Mercedes Benz Coupe, according to public safety officials.
Killed were 17-year-old San Rafael resident Lorena Recendez-Martinez, who was driving, and 16-year-old Los Angeles resident Amada Guadalupe Salinas-Agular, who was a passenger in a 2018 Mercedes Benz Coupe, according to public safety officials.