Novato High School student killed in crash, involving driver suspected of DUI

A family is grieving after a 14-year-old Novato High School student was killed in a car crash Saturday night, while riding in a vehicle with another teenager suspected of driving under the influence.

14-year-old dies after Petaluma police chase ends in rollover crash

A 14-year-old boy died, and three other teenagers were injured during a police chase involving a suspected drunk driver Saturday night in Petaluma, police said.

Sonoma's 'Good Trouble' rally & protest lacks youth movement

Sonoma's 'Good Trouble' rally to honor the late civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis lacked the presence of youth, observers say.

2 dead, including juvenile, in separate Russian River drownings

Two people, including a juvenile, died in separate drownings on the Russian River on Sunday, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

NASCAR Weekend kicks off at Sonoma Raceway

NASCAR weekend at Sonoma Raceway has arrived. The action kicked off Friday on the iconic road course.

Driver killed in Santa Rosa SUV crash

A preliminary investigation the man “lost control for unknown reasons" and his car left the roadway.

Drunk driver caught in Cotati with more than 70 empty beer cans

A field sobriety test revealed the driver had a blood alcohol content of .25% -- more than three times the legal limit.

2025 California Michelin awards new restaurants in West Oakland, Sonoma

Looking over freshly plucked herbs from their friend's student farming project, Chef Alan Hsu and Chef Sarah Cooper were back at work in their tiny restaurant Sun Moon Studio on Thursday, after winning a coveted Michelin star barely one year after opening in an industrial part of West Oakland.

Sonoma County reports 23% drop in homeless population, but skepticism remains

Sonoma County officials say efforts to reduce homelessness appear to be paying off, citing a 23% drop in the number of people living on the streets compared to last year.

Fire season starting out fast and furious: fireworks a threat as July 4th approaches

As we move into the peak of the fire season over the next three or four months, we wanted to see if looking back over the last few months can help us see what's coming. 

Cougar caught strolling California neighborhood

A mountain lion was recently spotted strolling outside a home in Forestville, a rare but not unheard-of sighting in California.