Groundskeeper recounts explosion after running over firework at Petaluma school
Surveillance video captures the moment groundskeeper Juan Carlos Lopez ran over a large illegal firework at a high school in Petaluma.
Surveillance video captures the moment groundskeeper Juan Carlos Lopez ran over a large illegal firework at a high school in Petaluma.
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.
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.
Video: Bay Area groundskeeper rocked by powerful firework while mowing lawn
Petaluma police released a video in the hopes of preventing similar problems.
Petaluma police released a video in the hopes of preventing similar problems.
Sonoma County reports 23% drop in homeless population, but skepticism remains
Sonoma County officials say efforts to reduce homelessness appear to be paying off, citing a 23% drop in the number of people living on the streets compared to last year.
Sonoma County officials say efforts to reduce homelessness appear to be paying off, citing a 23% drop in the number of people living on the streets compared to last year.
Santa Rosa police locate family of boy found alone
Santa Rosa police were able to locate the family of a child who was found alone.
Santa Rosa police were able to locate the family of a child who was found alone.
Fire season starting out fast and furious: fireworks a threat as July 4th approaches
As we move into the peak of the fire season over the next three or four months, we wanted to see if looking back over the last few months can help us see what's coming.
As we move into the peak of the fire season over the next three or four months, we wanted to see if looking back over the last few months can help us see what's coming.
Suspect arrested for allegedly attacking wheelchair-bound man with knife, hammer
Authorities believe the suspect may have brandished a weapon at a downtown store earlier that same day.
Authorities believe the suspect may have brandished a weapon at a downtown store earlier that same day.
Cougar caught strolling California neighborhood
A mountain lion was recently spotted strolling outside a home in Forestville, a rare but not unheard-of sighting in California.
A mountain lion was recently spotted strolling outside a home in Forestville, a rare but not unheard-of sighting in California.
Vacaville, Richmond, other Bay Area cities make new list of best California cities for retirement
Several Bay Area cities made a new list of the Golden State’s best cities for retirees, and some mentions may be unexpected.
Several Bay Area cities made a new list of the Golden State’s best cities for retirees, and some mentions may be unexpected.
Petaluma police investigating truck that ran into pedestrians during 'No Kings' protest
Police in Petaluma are investigating an altercation between pedestrians and people inside a vehicle during Saturday's ‘No Kings’ protest demonstrations.
Police in Petaluma are investigating an altercation between pedestrians and people inside a vehicle during Saturday's ‘No Kings’ protest demonstrations.
Unregistered gun found during Santa Rosa traffic stop; driver arrested
Officers found that the driver possessed a satchel which allegedly contained a loaded and unregistered pistol.
Officers found that the driver possessed a satchel which allegedly contained a loaded and unregistered pistol.
Years in the making: SMART train extension in the North Bay arrives
In a time when mass transit is struggling nationwide, one Bay Area system is doing great and expanding in the North Bay. It is a rare transit success story for its time.
In a time when mass transit is struggling nationwide, one Bay Area system is doing great and expanding in the North Bay. It is a rare transit success story for its time.
Woman sues Costco in Santa Rosa for $14M after display falls on her head
A woman has sued Costco in Santa Rosa for $14 million after she said a display fell on her, causing her to suffer a traumatic brain injury – although her original injury complaint did not mention her head.
A woman has sued Costco in Santa Rosa for $14 million after she said a display fell on her, causing her to suffer a traumatic brain injury – although her original injury complaint did not mention her head.
Petaluma man arrested after threatening to execute school official over Pride flags
A man was arrested Thursday after allegedly threatening to execute a Petaluma City Schools employee unless all Pride flags were removed from school grounds.
A man was arrested Thursday after allegedly threatening to execute a Petaluma City Schools employee unless all Pride flags were removed from school grounds.
Santa Rosa suspect arrested after allegedly stabbing man following dispute
The stabbing stemmed from a dispute between the victim and alleged attacker, according to investigators.
The stabbing stemmed from a dispute between the victim and alleged attacker, according to investigators.
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.