19-year-old killed in crosswalk while walking dog in Santa Rosa

The family of a Santa Rosa teenager killed while walking her dog wants to raise awareness about pedestrian safety. They 're struggling to make sense of how a driver could crash into the 19-year-old when it was still light outside. Her family visited the scene of the crash to try to get answers.

Sonoma County sues all major social media giants

Saying that some 94,000 minors, in Sonoma County alone, have been ‘uniquely harmed’ by social media, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors have signed on to a major lawsuit with two other California counties against an army of social media giants.

Santa Rosa man accused of killing 94-year-old father-in-law

Khanh Trong Tran, 71, reported on Aug. 11 that his father-in-law, Sy Van Nguyen, was found unresponsive at a residence in the 5800 block of River Road, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

Santa Rosa police fatally shoot domestic violence suspect

Santa Rosa police killed a domestic violence suspect Thursday after an hours-long standoff, authorities said.

Sonoma County sheriff's deputy kills ex-girlfriend, then self

An off-duty Sonoma County sheriff's deputy killed his ex-girlfriend and then himself in an unusual tragedy that has shocked the entire department, authorities said on Monday. 

Enclos opens in Sonoma with focus on sustainability

Enclos, a restaurant that opened nine months ago, has already been awarded two Michelin stars, along with a first-ever Green Star for sustainability—a major achievement for the city it calls home.

Rohnert Park residents concerned about new plastic processing plant

Residents in Rohnert Park sounded off Wednesday night on a new recycling facility in town. The plant, which melts plastic into oil, could be up and running in a matter of weeks, and some neighbors are concerned about the environmental impact. 

Woman arrested after driving erratically with child inside along  Highway 101, CHP says

A woman was arrested Monday afternoon in Petaluma after she was seen driving erratically with her toddler son inside, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Sheriff rescues Point Reyes hikers stranded on remote beach

Two hikers were rescued from Point Reyes National Seashore on Saturday by a helicopter crew from the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office after being stranded by the tide. 

60-year-old woman leads Petaluma police on suspected DUI chase

Petaluma Police Department officers were sent to investigate reports of “an occupied suspicious vehicle" in the middle of the road,

Santa Rosa police locate missing 15-year-old girl

Joyce Kristin Albino, 15, was reported missing by her parents on July 23. She was last seen around 11 a.m. on July 22 at the Santa Rosa Junior College Petaluma campus, where one of her parents had dropped her off, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department.

Russian River drowning victim identified as Richmond man

The victim was 35-year-old Nelshon Hamilton of Richmond, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

Man drowns after swinging into Russian River

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office responded on Saturday to the Hacienda Bridge in Forest Hills after receiving reports of a man who used a rope swing to jump into the Russian River and did not resurface.

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.