Sonoma Co. considers cannabis consumption lounges and lower taxes

Sonoma County is considering making several changes to its legal cannabis industry, including lowering taxes and making operational and zoning changes.

Santa Rosa exploring professional soccer team

Santa Rosa wants a professional soccer team, and city leaders are exploring how to make that happen. 

California's most 'wish-listed' Airbnb

California's most "wish-listed" Airbnb is in a Sonoma County city with about 1,200 residents.

Sonoma County Fair cancels horse racing for 2025

The Sonoma County Fair is canceling horse racing for their 2025 event due to a declining horse population in Northern California, officials say.  

4 North Bay teens facing attempted murder charges after stabbing

Four teenagers are facing attempted murder charges along with several other charges after police said they stabbed a fellow teen at a bus stop Wednesday morning in Santa Rosa. 

Police in Santa Rosa need help identifying bank robbery suspect

Police in Santa Rosa have released a photo of a bank robbery suspect and are asking the public's help in identifying the man. 

SSU's actions to end academic programs deemed 'unlawful', halted by judge

Tuesday's ruling, made by Sonoma County Superior Judge Kenneth English, found that SSU violated the law in its decision-making process for the cuts.

'Potential murder-suicide' discovered in North Bay during welfare check

The Cloverdale Police Department is investigating after officers came across the bodies of a couple during a welfare check on Saturday in Cloverdale.

Teen leads Sonoma sheriff's deputies on 16-mile pursuit in alleged stolen truck

A 15-year-old led Sonoma County sheriff's deputies on a 16-mile chase in an alleged stolen vehicle, which resulted in a collision involving a deputy's vehicle, officials say. 

Santa Rosa man arrested for alleged sexual assault on dog

Authorities have arrested a 26-year-old Santa Rosa man on animal cruelty charges after he allegedly sexually abused a dog.

Avelo leaves Sonoma County airport to conduct ICE deportations

A small airline will close its hub in the North Bay after accepting a contract with the US Department of Homeland Security to operate deportation flights from Arizona. 

Toddler killed after being struck by Bobcat trailer in Petaluma identified

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office has identified the three-year-old child killed when they were struck by a Bobcat trailer over the weekend. 

3-year-old killed when struck by trailer, driver arrested for DUI

A 3-year-old child was killed when they were struck by a Bobcat trailer on a private property in Petaluma Sunday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. 

Several otters found dead near Sonoma County road

A North Bay community is on alert after four dead otters were spotted on the side of a road, which officials are calling a "troubling discovery."

Windsor forklift operator crushed to death by pallet of wine

A forklift operator at a wine storage facility in Windsor was crushed to death by a pallet of wine Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

Remains of Sonoma County Jane, John Doe identified after more than 25 years

The remains of a man and woman that were discovered more than 25 years ago in Sonoma County have now been publicly identified by the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. 

These Bay Area cities just increased sales tax rates. See the list

Beginning April 1, several Bay Area cities will have higher sales tax rates – meaning higher prices. Here's the full list.

Female racing duo launches initiative to empower women in motorsports, art

Aurora Straus and Zoë Barry, co-founders of the DART Car team, are making history by combining motorsports and fine art to empower women in both fields.

CHP seeking for answers in deadly Petaluma hit-and-run

The California Highway Patrol of Santa Rosa is asking the public for help in finding a driver wanted for a hit-and-run crash in Petaluma that left a man dead early Friday morning.