Former Sebastopol mayor arrested on suspicion of sex crimes involving child

Former Sebastopol mayor Robert Jacob was arrested Saturday morning on five felonies and one misdemeanor sexual assault crimes against a minor, the Sebastopol police department announced. 

Windsor Mayor Dominc Foppoli urged to resign over sexual assault allegations

Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli faces calls for his immediate resignation after a four women accused him of sexual assault in a  bombshell report.

Thousands of weather radios handed out to North Bay residents ahead of wildfire season

Santa Rosa officials handed out thousands of free emergency alert radios Wednesday to a senior community that's seen its share of wildfires. The early warning system is needed more than ever, with wildfire incidents up 10% so far this year.

Sonoma County receives increase of vaccination doses after weeks of stagnant shipment sizes

Sonoma County received an increase of vaccine doses in its weekly COVID-19 vaccine allocation this week after county officials inquired with the state about why Sonoma's allocation size had not changed since February.

Santa Rosa police investigating deadly shooting during party

Santa Rosa police are investigating a shooting that occurred during a party Sunday morning, claiming the life of a man.

2 women killed after car plunges over Bodega Bay cliff

Two women died Saturday after a car they were in plunged over a Northern California ocean cliff and landed about 70 feet on the rocks below.

Friends grieve mother who police say was mowed down intentionally at Santa Rosa homeless camp

Kellie Jones, seated next to her tent, couldn’t react as swiftly, but apparently had nothing to do with the men's dispute. Homeless advocates say the violence underscores the need for sanctioned camps and safe parking, at least until permanent housing solutions are found.

Early morning electrical fire damages Rohnert Park home

A fire in a garage caused damages of approximately $100,000 to a home in the 8000 block of Mason Drive early Sunday.

Santa Rosa apartment fire kills cat, causes $100,000 in damage

A fire in a Santa Rosa apartment caused $100,000 in damage and killed two cats Saturday night, firefighters said. 

Mental health worse for children with special needs during pandemic

Across the state, in-person learning or intervention for those with learning disabilities is limited. Data shows depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide among young people are up.

Fremont ranks No.1 happiest city in America in new survey

Fremont has received the distinction as the happiest city in America in a new survey that looked at key indicators of happiness, ranging from the depression rate to the income-growth rate to how much leisure time spent on a daily basis.

Santa Rosa man arrested in connection to string of burglaries

A 38-year-old Santa Rosa man was arrested in connection with a series of daytime residential burglaries in February.

Former Rohnert Park police officers charged in scheme to illegally seize marijuana during traffic stops

Two former Rohnert Park police officers have been have been charged by the Department of Justice for their involvement in an alleged scheme to seize cash and marijuana from drivers they stopped along Highway 101.