'Immediate threat to life:' Mandatory evacuation orders issued for Hennessey Fire in North Bay
Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate - an exact number was not immediately available, but up to 12,000 in Sonoma County alone have been told to leave their homes for safety.
Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate - an exact number was not immediately available, but up to 12,000 in Sonoma County alone have been told to leave their homes for safety.
Mandatory evacuations continue to expand due to wildfires in Sonoma County
The Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management said the warning is in place areas north of Austin Creek Recreational Area, east of The Cedars, west of Mill Creek Road, and south of Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road.
The Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management said the warning is in place areas north of Austin Creek Recreational Area, east of The Cedars, west of Mill Creek Road, and south of Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road.
Sonoma man arrested in connection with attempted murder in Seabastopol
After he was pulled over by a deputy, the suspect rammed his car in reverse into the deputy's vehicle while the deputy was still inside it. The deputy was unhurt.
After he was pulled over by a deputy, the suspect rammed his car in reverse into the deputy's vehicle while the deputy was still inside it. The deputy was unhurt.
Man dies while in handcuffs after struggle with Sonoma County deputies
When medical personnel arrived, they pronounced the man dead at the scene.
When medical personnel arrived, they pronounced the man dead at the scene.
Supes deny Sonoma Co. sheriff's request to hire legal counsel about oversight measure
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday denied Sheriff Mark Essick's request for approval to hire legal counsel to explore litigation against the county over a ballot measure that would strengthen the office that oversees his department.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday denied Sheriff Mark Essick's request for approval to hire legal counsel to explore litigation against the county over a ballot measure that would strengthen the office that oversees his department.
Sonoma Co. sheriffs' association says supes broke labor laws by putting oversight measure on ballot
The Sonoma County Deputy Sheriffs' Association says county supervisors broke state labor laws in placing a measure on the November ballot aimed at increasing the powers of the watchdog office that oversees the county Sheriff's Office.
The Sonoma County Deputy Sheriffs' Association says county supervisors broke state labor laws in placing a measure on the November ballot aimed at increasing the powers of the watchdog office that oversees the county Sheriff's Office.
Sonoma sheriff's office poised to challenge oversight ballot measure
Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick appears poised to challenge a ballot measure that would give more powers to the watchdog office that oversees his department.
Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick appears poised to challenge a ballot measure that would give more powers to the watchdog office that oversees his department.
Customers line up in Sonoma County for a fair food frenzy
At empty fairgrounds, vendors are roasting turkey legs, spinning cotton candy and popping kettle corn.
At empty fairgrounds, vendors are roasting turkey legs, spinning cotton candy and popping kettle corn.
Not wearing a mask in Sonoma? It could cost you
Sonoma County became the latest in the Bay Area to pass an emergency measure imposing fines on individuals and businesses that disobey rules on masks, social gatherings and other COVID-19 areas.
Sonoma County became the latest in the Bay Area to pass an emergency measure imposing fines on individuals and businesses that disobey rules on masks, social gatherings and other COVID-19 areas.
Motorcyclist arrested after police pursuit, crash in Santa Rosa
A pursuit involving police and a motorcyclist in Santa Rosa Friday night ended with the motorcyclist crashing and ultimately being arrested.
A pursuit involving police and a motorcyclist in Santa Rosa Friday night ended with the motorcyclist crashing and ultimately being arrested.
Santa Rosa police to clear out homeless from park, saying conditions pose a fire hazard
The Santa Rosa Police Department warned the 100 campers who live there they have to leave or they could be cited.
The Santa Rosa Police Department warned the 100 campers who live there they have to leave or they could be cited.
Rohnert Park officer accused of embezzling from his union
An officer with the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety was arrested Monday for allegedly embezzling from the police union that represents him, Sonoma County sheriff's officials said.
An officer with the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety was arrested Monday for allegedly embezzling from the police union that represents him, Sonoma County sheriff's officials said.
Investigators determine food smoker to blame for Sonoma County house fire that caused major damage
The fire did an estimated $400,000 in damage.
The fire did an estimated $400,000 in damage.
14 crew members in isolation after Petaluma firefighter tests positive for COVID-19
The firefighter, who tested positive on July 19, is currently in good condition and has not been hospitalized.
The firefighter, who tested positive on July 19, is currently in good condition and has not been hospitalized.
Sonoma County supervisors consider fining mask scofflaws
Third District Supervisor Shirlee Zane, a proponent of greater enforcement, says the proposal doesn’t go far enough.
Third District Supervisor Shirlee Zane, a proponent of greater enforcement, says the proposal doesn’t go far enough.
Petaluma: police ask for help finding missing elderly man
Petaluma police are asking for the public's help in finding an elderly man who has not been seen since Sunday night.
Petaluma police are asking for the public's help in finding an elderly man who has not been seen since Sunday night.
Hospital workers strike, says management using pandemic against them
Monday marked the first day of a week-long hospital strike in the North Bay.
Monday marked the first day of a week-long hospital strike in the North Bay.
Hospital workers in Santa Rosa hold 5-day strike over pay during coronavirus pandemic
Negotiations between the union representing them and memorial hospital management have broken down, and federal mediators brought in.
Negotiations between the union representing them and memorial hospital management have broken down, and federal mediators brought in.
Man arrested after stabbing victim in Santa Rosa
The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of significant injuries, that are not considered life threatening.
The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of significant injuries, that are not considered life threatening.
Santa Rosa hospital workers plan week of picketing
Members of a union representing some 740 health care workers at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital are planning daily pickets starting Monday to protest a variety of issues
Members of a union representing some 740 health care workers at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital are planning daily pickets starting Monday to protest a variety of issues