ACLU sues Sonoma County, alleges illegal drone surveillance program
Sonoma County's Code Enforcement Division was today named in an ACLU lawsuit alleging the department has been using high-powered drones to conduct an illegal, warrantless surveillance program on county residents.
Sonoma County's Code Enforcement Division was today named in an ACLU lawsuit alleging the department has been using high-powered drones to conduct an illegal, warrantless surveillance program on county residents.
8 teens arrested in Sonoma County home burglary
Multiple teens were arrested on suspicion of burglary and vandalism after they allegedly broke into a Sonoma County home, according to sheriff's officials.
Multiple teens were arrested on suspicion of burglary and vandalism after they allegedly broke into a Sonoma County home, according to sheriff's officials.
Bracing for the heat: Santa Rosa announces wildfire season has begun
On the heels of a 20-acre grass fire that threatened an RV encampment, the Santa Rosa Fire Department on Monday announced the official start of fire season in the region.
On the heels of a 20-acre grass fire that threatened an RV encampment, the Santa Rosa Fire Department on Monday announced the official start of fire season in the region.
Sonoma County Pride marks 40 years as attendees brave 90-degree heat
Thousands showed up for the 40th anniversary of Sonoma County Pride in Old Courthouse Square over the weekend.
Thousands showed up for the 40th anniversary of Sonoma County Pride in Old Courthouse Square over the weekend.
Man found dead in Petaluma; investigation underway
The man was found unresponsive beside a parked car near Grouse Lane and Quail Drive.
The man was found unresponsive beside a parked car near Grouse Lane and Quail Drive.
Bicyclist killed in Petaluma after collision with vehicle
Officials with the Petaluma Police Department say a bicyclist was killed on Wednesday in a crash with a vehicle.
Officials with the Petaluma Police Department say a bicyclist was killed on Wednesday in a crash with a vehicle.
Pedestrian struck by truck in Healdsburg killed, CHP says
A pedestrian walking along U.S. Highway 101 in Healdsburg was killed when they were struck by a truck on Thursday, the California Highway Patrol says.
A pedestrian walking along U.S. Highway 101 in Healdsburg was killed when they were struck by a truck on Thursday, the California Highway Patrol says.
Teens defecate on bathroom floor of Santa Rosa church, police say; arrested for burglary, vandalism
Two teens have been arrested for the burglary and vandalism of a Santa Rosa Church, officials say. The vandalism included defecating on the bathroom floor, according to police.
Two teens have been arrested for the burglary and vandalism of a Santa Rosa Church, officials say. The vandalism included defecating on the bathroom floor, according to police.
Bay Area firefighters prepare for early wildfire season ahead of Red Flag Warning
More than 500 firefighters from across California gathered in Santa Rosa this weekend for the three-day Fire Nuggets NorCal Conference.
More than 500 firefighters from across California gathered in Santa Rosa this weekend for the three-day Fire Nuggets NorCal Conference.
Santa Rosa man arrested for allegedly attacking ex-coworker with cleaver
The victim was left with severe injuries to his head and arms, and was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
The victim was left with severe injuries to his head and arms, and was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
3.7 earthquake rattles Lake County
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of the North Bay Friday, with its epicenter at The Geysers in Lake County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of the North Bay Friday, with its epicenter at The Geysers in Lake County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
MediaNews Group buys Press Democrat, other North Bay publications
One of America's news giants is taking over the parent company that oversees several publications in the North Bay.
One of America's news giants is taking over the parent company that oversees several publications in the North Bay.
Suspected North Bay bank robber arrested
Windsor police detectives have arrested a man they say is behind a bank robbery on Tuesday.
Windsor police detectives have arrested a man they say is behind a bank robbery on Tuesday.
Police in North Bay seeking assistance in sexual assault investigation
Police in Santa Rosa and the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety are seeking assistance from the community in a sexual assault investigation.
Police in Santa Rosa and the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety are seeking assistance from the community in a sexual assault investigation.
1 dead, 2 injured after head-on crash in Santa Rosa
One driver is dead, and another driver and their passenger are severely injured following a head-on crash in Santa Rosa Saturday afternoon.
One driver is dead, and another driver and their passenger are severely injured following a head-on crash in Santa Rosa Saturday afternoon.
Man with multiple DUI convictions arrested again for DUI in Petaluma
A man with multiple DUI convictions was arrested Friday night in Petaluma for allegedly driving under the influence once again.
A man with multiple DUI convictions was arrested Friday night in Petaluma for allegedly driving under the influence once again.
Protests in Sonoma County target Avelo Airlines deportation flights
Protesters lined the streets of the road leading up to the front doors of the Charles M.
Protesters lined the streets of the road leading up to the front doors of the Charles M.
Barbs fly at Petaluma city council meeting over hotly contested hotel
A Petaluma City Council meeting on Monday night became contentious over a new high-end hotel in the city's downtown area.
A Petaluma City Council meeting on Monday night became contentious over a new high-end hotel in the city's downtown area.
$50K reward offered for info on 1997 murder of 12-year-old Petaluma girl
A $50,000 reward is being offered from the Office of the Governor about a girl's unsolved murder from 1997 in Petaluma.
A $50,000 reward is being offered from the Office of the Governor about a girl's unsolved murder from 1997 in Petaluma.
Man, woman found dead inside Sonoma apartment
An elderly man and woman were discovered dead in a Sonoma Valley apartment Friday morning, the sheriff's office said.
An elderly man and woman were discovered dead in a Sonoma Valley apartment Friday morning, the sheriff's office said.