Man arrested in rape of elderly woman now a suspect in second rape

Sebastopol police on Saturday said that a 26-year-old man arrested in September as a suspect in the rape that month of an elderly woman has been arrested in connection to a second rape, that of a 61-year-old woman in June.

Santa Rosa blood bank hurt by Kincade Fire and emergency

October's fire emergency in the North Bay had a ripple effect on blood donations, sending them plummeting.  And it couldn't have happened at a worse time, heading into the holidays. 

Initial Kincade Fire cleanup focuses on hazardous materials

The long process of cleanup in Sonoma County is underway after the Kincade Fire destroyed more than 170 homes and a couple hundred other structures. 

County and homeowners responsible for Kincade Fire cleanup

Tuesday brings Phase 1 of the Kincade Fire clean-up. The fire burned for two weeks, took almost 80,000 acres and 374 structures, including 174 homes. 

Santa Rosa police investigate shooting that wounded 21-year-old man

Officers with the Santa Rosa Police Department responded Saturday at 9:39 p.m. to North Dutton Avenue on a report of a shooting.

Gathering in Healdsburg to thank Kincade Fire first responders

In downtown Healdsburg Friday, residents and business owners gathered at the town plaza to hold a belated trick or treat. But mostly they wanted to thank the first responders for saving the town from the Kincade Fire.

Man arrested after being found asleep in his vehicle with gun on his lap

Police in Santa Rosa on Friday arrested a man in connection with several crimes after he was reportedly found asleep in his vehicle with a gun on his lap.

Kincade Fire 100% contained, initial damage assessments completed

Cal Fire reports the Kincade Fire, which burned parts of Sonoma, Napa and Lake counties is now 100% contained, one day ahead of schedule.

Santa Rosa police: K9 helps capture church burglar

Santa Rosa Police credit the department's K9 named Kolt, for helping to safely detain a man suspected of breaking into a church early Tuesday morning.

2 men suspected of stealing mail, passing altered checks of 200 victims statewide

A Petaluma bank's alert that someone was passing a suspected bad check on Monday led to the arrests of two Los Angeles men suspected of stealing mail and cashing checks from more than 200 victims statewide.

Kincade Fire repopulation update: All evacuation warnings and orders lifted

Full containment of the Kincade Fire is expected this Thursday, according to Cal Fire. Sonoma County officials say all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted.

Local assistance center to open in Healdsburg for residents affected by Kincade Fire

Government agencies and nonprofits will be on hand to answer questions, and offer resources, county officials said. The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Sonoma County health department issues emergency order for residents reentering fire zone

Exposure can lead to hazardous substances can lead to long-term public health and environmental risks, particularly from inhaled dust particles and contaminated drinking water.

As Sonoma County fire zones reopen, devastation from Kincade Fire becomes evident

Downed trees have been cleared from roads, but many rural properties have septic and propane tanks that can be dangerous, along with general household hazardous waste.

Open for business: Sonoma County wineries are a beautiful autumn destination

This is the peak of the peak of the tourism season in Wine Country. tourism season. And that fire, that started just ten days ago, did grievous damage to the economics of the family owned wineries here.