Mother of Petaluma boy arrested in Maui for child abduction, child is safe

The Maui Police Department on Thursday arrested a woman on suspicion of abducting her 9-year-old son, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

North Bay voters reject sales tax extension for SMART train system

Voters in Sonoma and Marin counties rejected a 30-year extension of a quarter-cent sales tax for the operation of the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit's SMART train system.

Deputies search for missing 9-year-old Petaluma boy

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday that a search was under way for a missing 9-year-old boy who was last seen after his father put him to bed the previous night.

North Bay school closed over coronavirus concerns

The Healdsburg School closed Monday when school officials learned Sunday evening that an adult member of the community was exposed to someone with a confirmed case of the novel coronavirus.

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.