Sonoma County water agency inflating rubber dam early due to lack of rain

The rubber dam, typically inflated in spring or early summer when demand for potable water increases, is being put to use now because of the lack of measurable rainfall in February and warm temperatures, coupled with increased water demand at a time when the river is relatively low.

Sonoma County sheriff investigating death of hospitalized inmate

he inmate had been in the Sonoma County Jail Main Adult Detention Facility since Jan. 22 for driving under the influence and other charges, the office said, and was admitted to the hospital for a pre-existing medical condition.

Vacant Santa Rosa home damaged in early morning fire

The fire was reported about 5:30 a.m. at a home in the 1200 block of Jacky Drive, according to the Santa Rosa Fire Department

Petaluma police investigating burglary and vandalism at residence

On Tuesday at 8:18 p.m., a resident returned to her home in the 1900 block of Cardinal Way with her children from a shopping trip and discovered numerous damaged items inside the residence.

Santa Rosa police arrest two suspects in connection with assault that injured 3

Elijio Garfia, 24, of Cotati, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a controlled substance, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department.

Santa Rosa holding first community workshop on use of Measure M funds

The city is holding four community planning workshops starting 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the DeTurk Barn at 819 Donahue St. 

State senator wants to turn Hwy 37 into a toll road because of climate change

California State Senator Bill Dodd wants to turn Highway 37 into a toll road and use the money to raise it up to protect low-lying stretches from rising sea levels. 

Police make 2 arrests in downtown Santa Rosa melee involving golf club attack

Santa Rosa police announced the arrest on Friday of two suspects who attacked three men during a melee at Transit Mall on 2nd Street Tuesday night. 

ICE operation accused of detaining three at Sonoma County courthouse

ICE agents in the North Bay are accused of breaking a new state law when they arrested three people on Tuesday on the grounds of the Sonoma County courthouse. 

Sonoma County deputies credited for rescuing teen runaway from pond

Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said two of its deputies rescued a teen who had run away from a probation camp Tuesday morning and nearly drowned in a pond. 

Wind topples trees in Sonoma County

Juan Acevedo picked up a chain saw and helped cut up a fallen oak tree on Monday. He didn't mind.

Santa Rosa man arrested for negligently firing gun near homes

Karl Walburg of Santa Rosa was booked into the Sonoma County Jail on suspicion of being a felon possessing a firearm, negligent discharge of a firearm, brandishing a firearm and vandalism after police had to search neighborhoods along Sebastopol Road near the SMART train-Northwestern Pacific railroad crossing, police said.

Santa Rosa police ask for public's help locating 19-year-old at-risk teen

Police said Angelo Julien Lammoglia, 19, walked away from his home where he lives with a caregiver sometime between 11:30 p.m. and midnight on Friday.