Grass fire reported in Petaluma

Fire officials say there is a vegetation fire burning on Hardin Lane and Adobe Road in Petaluma Wednesday afternoon.

Healdsburg mayor resigns amid criticism she mishandled BLM movement, police reform

Leah Gold's resignation comes two weeks after she and the majority of her City Council colleagues declined to have a formal discussion about police use of force policies amid the ongoing national push for an end to police brutality and racism.

Police: 11-year-old Santa Rosa girl located

Police said Lanette Rosalie Gonzalez walked away from her home on Cherie Way in Santa Rosa Saturday.

Rohnert Park man arrested after leading police on high speed pursuit

The suspect, identified as 18-year-old Ty Kumre, was allegedly leading a "sideshow" in a residential area of Petaluma, performing donut maneuvres in a Ford Mustang around a crowd of onlookers.

Healdsburg mayor faces critics at police accountability rally

Healdsburg, in the heart of Sonoma County's wine country, has about 12,000 residents. It's not known for crime or heavy-handed policing. 

Sonoma County offering antibody testing to health care workers

Along with health care workers, testing is offered to first responders, as well as community members who tested positive for COVID-19 at least three weeks ago.

Tasting rooms reopen in Sonoma County — but you'll need a reservation

La Crema had been offering curbside pick up of bottles of wine, ordered online, during the COVID-19 shutdown. But now, for the first time in three months, the winery is ready to open its doors for tasting.

Sonoma County wineries, breweries can reopen more tasting rooms

The county's revision to its heath order goes into effect on Friday, the same day California Gov. Gavin Newsom is easing restrictions. 

Sonoma County Sheriff investigating homicide in rural area

The Sonoma County sheriff's office is investigating a homicide that was reported in a rural area near Petaluma.

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The Sonoma County sheriff's office is investigating a homicide that was reported Thursday night at a rural location in the Petaluma area.

Rohnert Park police look for stabbing suspect

A stabbing suspect was being sought by Rohnert Park public safety officers Tuesday night, public safety officials said.

Sonoma County further eases coronavirus restrictions

Restaurants in the county went from only offering take out, to opening outdoor dining, to finally being allowed to serve customers inside.