City of Santa Rosa to pay $2M to 5 protesters injured by police

The City of Santa Rosa will pay nearly $2 million to settle lawsuits filed on behalf of five people injured while protesting against the police killing of George Floyd.

Woman faces misdemeanor charges for filing false kidnapping report in Petaluma

A Sonoma County woman was charged with two misdemeanor counts of making a false report of a crime. An investigation concluded she made up a story that her children were victims of an attempted kidnapping by a couple at a Petaluma arts and crafts store last December.

Santa Rosa police, neighbors reflect on pig's head and blood strewn on former home of Chauvin expert

Last week, use-of-force expert Barry Brodd testified that former officer Derek Chauvin was justified in his conduct toward George Floyd. But the vandals attacked his former home in Santa Rosa.

Vehicle explosion at Santa Rosa shopping center

Santa Rosa police responded to a vehicle explosion at a shopping center Monday afternoon. Police say they arrested a man suspected of mishandling butane. 

21-year-old arrested on suspicion of DUI in deadly Petaluma crash

A 21-year-old Santa Rosa man suspected of drunken driving was arrested in connection with a fatal crash late Saturday in Petaluma.

Santa Rosa home and statue vandalized with suspected animal blood

Santa Rosa police are searching for the people responsible for vandalizing a large hand statue in front of the Santa Rosa Plaza mall and a home with what appears to be animal blood.

Windsor mayor says he's stepping back following sexual assault allegations

Embattled Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli said on Friday that he is stepping back from his duties, a marked change from his earlier refusals to do so following a scathing investigation into past sexual assault allegations against him.

Windsor Town Council demands mayor's resignation at bizarre special meeting

Disgraced Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli presided over a surreal town council meeting Wednesday, in which he cast a vote on whether he should resign.

Windsor mayor stripped of bridge district appointment following sex assault allegations

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted unanimously to strip Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli of his appointment to the Golden Gate Bridge District following allegations of sexual assault stemming over a 16-year period. 

Recall efforts launched to oust Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli

A recall effort was launched against Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli after six women accused him of sexual assault.

Sheriff opens criminal investigation into Windsor mayor following sex assault allegations

The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office launched a criminal investigation Thursday into the mayor of Windsor after a bombshell report alleging he sexually assaulted four women over a span of 16 years.

Petaluma police pursuit of motorcyclist ends in crash

A motorcyclist sought in connection with a disturbance involving a firearm was injured Thursday after leading officers on a pursuit.

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.