Carjacking suspect arrested after fatal stolen car mix-up

Jail records show that Driden Adrian Estrada, 32, was booked Saturday on aggravated battery and carjacking, both felonies, along with two misdemeanors and a forgery enhancement.

Unlicensed contractors to face charges for Coffey Park bids

Unlicensed contractors are prohibited from performing work on a project valued at $500 or more in combined labor and material costs. The contractors face misdemeanor charges of contracting without a license.

Suspect in Rohnert Park credit union robbery arrested

Police circulated surveillances images of the suspect who fled with an undisclosed amount of cash shortly after 10 a.m. and said they received numerous tips identifying the robber as Akili Holmes, described as a 31-year-old Sonoma County transient.

Santa Rosa police shoot man holding an umbrella
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Officers say they received reports that the man was holding a rifle. He was arrested on charges of making criminal threats and brandishing a weapon.

Ribbon cutting scheduled at two SMART train stations next week

The Larkspur Station ceremony is 1 p.m. Dec. 13 followed by festivities and refreshments at the Marin Country Mart at 2257 Larkspur Circle across from the Larkspur Ferry Terminal. 

Rohnert Park police search for credit union robbery suspect

Police were called shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday after a man entered the building and gave one of the tellers a note demanding cash. Police said the suspect made no mention of a weapon of any kind.

Residents brave rain in Santa Rosa for fresh Christmas trees

The rebuild neighborhoods are strung with straw barriers to help absorb runoff and guide it away from the home sites. 

As rain approaches, so do fears of mudslides and debris flows in Kincade fire zone

With one big atmospheric river behind them and a very wet cold front about to hit, people in the Kincade Fire burn areas are pretty well set for what's coming, especially overnight Friday into Saturday.

Historic Jimtown Store closing December 30, fate remains uncertain

Jimtown is the only place in the valley where you can get good food, house wares, toys, antiques or just friendly conversation in one place.

Fire evacuees reunite with strangers who rescued their animals

At a Petaluma gathering on Wednesday, fire evacuees reunited with the strangers who saved their animals, which ranged from livestock and fish to even pet birds.