Triple-digit heat and water restrictions push Bay Area gardeners to ditch their thirsty plants
The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures over 100 degrees in Concord, Livermore, and other parts of the East Bay later in the week.
The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures over 100 degrees in Concord, Livermore, and other parts of the East Bay later in the week.
Grass fire sparked by mower burns nearly 5 acres in Santa Rosa
A grass fire damaged several fences and a shed in Santa Rosa shortly before noon on Sunday. Fire officials say a mower accidentally sparked the blaze.
A grass fire damaged several fences and a shed in Santa Rosa shortly before noon on Sunday. Fire officials say a mower accidentally sparked the blaze.
Crews contain Santa Rosa vegetation fire that burned 4.5 acres
The fire was caused by the use of a riding mower and burned 4.5 acres. Several fences and one shed were damaged. (Video: Twitter.com/SantaRosaFire.
The fire was caused by the use of a riding mower and burned 4.5 acres. Several fences and one shed were damaged. (Video: Twitter.com/SantaRosaFire.
77-year-old woman killed, two others injured in Healdsburg crash
A 77-year-old woman died and her son and grandson were injured Saturday night after their SUV crashed into a guardrail and overturned on U.S. Highway 101 in Healdsburg, the California Highway Patrol said.
A 77-year-old woman died and her son and grandson were injured Saturday night after their SUV crashed into a guardrail and overturned on U.S. Highway 101 in Healdsburg, the California Highway Patrol said.
Two people killed in solo vehicle crash in Rohnert Park
Two people died Saturday night in a solo-car crash near the Foxtail Golf Club in Rohnert Park, police said.
Two people died Saturday night in a solo-car crash near the Foxtail Golf Club in Rohnert Park, police said.
Two teens wounded in Windsor shooting, 15-year-old suspect in custody
Two teenage boys were wounded in a shooting Friday evening in Windsor. The Sonoma County Sheriff says they've taken a 15-year-old suspect into custody.
Two teenage boys were wounded in a shooting Friday evening in Windsor. The Sonoma County Sheriff says they've taken a 15-year-old suspect into custody.
Healdsburg bans outdoor watering as drought conditions worsen
People living in Healdsburg must turn off their sprinklers and drip irrigation systems because the city has declared a drought emergency, city officials said Friday.
People living in Healdsburg must turn off their sprinklers and drip irrigation systems because the city has declared a drought emergency, city officials said Friday.
Woman in critical condition following shooting in Santa Rosa park
A woman was in critical condition late Wednesday afternoon with life-threatening injuries after a shooting earlier in the day at a Santa Rosa park.
A woman was in critical condition late Wednesday afternoon with life-threatening injuries after a shooting earlier in the day at a Santa Rosa park.
Wine Country weddings no longer restricted to weekends only
Brides and grooms-to-be are making up for time lost to the pandemic shut down. The wedding industry, worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the Napa and Sonoma County economies, was reduced to almost nothing the past year.
Brides and grooms-to-be are making up for time lost to the pandemic shut down. The wedding industry, worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the Napa and Sonoma County economies, was reduced to almost nothing the past year.
PHOTOS: California man 'inexplicably' climbs into farm equipment, gets stuck for two days
A man "inexplicably" had decided to climb into the shaft of a California vineyard fan and became completely stuck inside. For two days.
A man "inexplicably" had decided to climb into the shaft of a California vineyard fan and became completely stuck inside. For two days.
Superintendent of Marin County school district arrested for lewd acts with child
Marin County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested the superintendent of Shoreline Unified School District for lewd acts with a child under 14 years of age.
Marin County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested the superintendent of Shoreline Unified School District for lewd acts with a child under 14 years of age.
Rohnert Park detectives arrest two suspects in connection with Friday homicide
Authorities Saturday night said detectives have arrested two suspects in connection with a homicide that occurred at the Parkridge Apartments a day earlier.
Authorities Saturday night said detectives have arrested two suspects in connection with a homicide that occurred at the Parkridge Apartments a day earlier.
Petaluma police arrest two local residents with large quantities of fentanyl
Police in Petaluma reported arresting a local man early Thursday and a local woman early Friday who they said were each in possession of enough fentanyl to create thousands of potential deadly doses.
Police in Petaluma reported arresting a local man early Thursday and a local woman early Friday who they said were each in possession of enough fentanyl to create thousands of potential deadly doses.
Sonoma Raceway ready to welcome fans to the Toyota Savemart 350 NASCAR Cup Series Race
After nearly two years of silence, the roar of engines will return to Sonoma Raceway this weekend. NASCAR is back, the Toyota Savemart 350 is scheduled for Sunday, and fans are already showing up.
After nearly two years of silence, the roar of engines will return to Sonoma Raceway this weekend. NASCAR is back, the Toyota Savemart 350 is scheduled for Sunday, and fans are already showing up.
NASCAR returns to Sonoma Raceway
This weekend’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race has already reached its allowed capacity.
This weekend’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race has already reached its allowed capacity.
Side of sprinkles with your vaccination? One California ice cream shop is offering just that
Vaccinations are being offered with a side of sprinkles at Wicked Slush in Healdsburg.
Vaccinations are being offered with a side of sprinkles at Wicked Slush in Healdsburg.
Healdsburg vaccine clinic comes with a tasty treat
Wicked Slush in Healdsburg had an extra item on their menu Wednesday, free COVID-19 vaccines. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports on how Sonoma County health officials are getting vaccinations out to the community.
Wicked Slush in Healdsburg had an extra item on their menu Wednesday, free COVID-19 vaccines. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports on how Sonoma County health officials are getting vaccinations out to the community.
Hot Memorial Day launches Russian River towns into tourist season
Bay Area tourism, battered the past year, had a healthy summer launch over the long Memorial Day weekend.
Bay Area tourism, battered the past year, had a healthy summer launch over the long Memorial Day weekend.
State water board issues mandatory water restrictions for upper Russian River basin
The restrictions announced Wednesday will likely remain in effect until winter rains restore water flows. People violating them could face daily fines of up to $1,000.
The restrictions announced Wednesday will likely remain in effect until winter rains restore water flows. People violating them could face daily fines of up to $1,000.
PG&E to pay $43.4M in 3 counties burned by utility's equipment in Kincade, Zogg fires
Pacific Gas & Electric will pay $43.4 million to government agencies in three Northern California counties to cover bills left behind from wildfires ignited during the past two years by the beleaguered utility's long-neglected power grid.
Pacific Gas & Electric will pay $43.4 million to government agencies in three Northern California counties to cover bills left behind from wildfires ignited during the past two years by the beleaguered utility's long-neglected power grid.