Morning fire destroys trailer, scorches Petaluma home

Petaluma Fire Department units were sent just before 4:55 a.m. to the home on Wilmington Drive in the East Petaluma area.

2 men arrested after police K9 detects hidden gun

Officers searched the vehicle and found an open space behind the dashboard controls that allegedly contained a loaded and unregistered handgun.

New baby rhino born at Santa Rosa’s Safari West

Ozzy – named after the legendary metal singer Ozzy Osbourne – was born at the wildlife preserve early on Tuesday morning, the very same day the musician passed away.

Sonoma County may self-impose a small wine tax, PR campaign to boost industry

The California wine industry, a major economic force in the state's agricultural and tourism base, is finding itself a bit unloved by younger generations. 

Novato High School student killed in crash, involving driver suspected of DUI

A family is grieving after a 14-year-old Novato High School student was killed in a car crash Saturday night, while riding in a vehicle with another teenager suspected of driving under the influence.

14-year-old dies after Petaluma police chase ends in rollover crash

A 14-year-old boy died, and three other teenagers were injured during a police chase involving a suspected drunk driver Saturday night in Petaluma, police said.

Sonoma's 'Good Trouble' rally & protest lacks youth movement

Sonoma's 'Good Trouble' rally to honor the late civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis lacked the presence of youth, observers say.

2 dead, including juvenile, in separate Russian River drownings

Two people, including a juvenile, died in separate drownings on the Russian River on Sunday, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

NASCAR Weekend kicks off at Sonoma Raceway

NASCAR weekend at Sonoma Raceway has arrived. The action kicked off Friday on the iconic road course.

Driver killed in Santa Rosa SUV crash

A preliminary investigation the man “lost control for unknown reasons" and his car left the roadway.

Drunk driver caught in Cotati with more than 70 empty beer cans

A field sobriety test revealed the driver had a blood alcohol content of .25% -- more than three times the legal limit.

2025 California Michelin awards new restaurants in West Oakland, Sonoma

Looking over freshly plucked herbs from their friend's student farming project, Chef Alan Hsu and Chef Sarah Cooper were back at work in their tiny restaurant Sun Moon Studio on Thursday, after winning a coveted Michelin star barely one year after opening in an industrial part of West Oakland.