Santa Rosa kitchen fire kills dog, displaces family
A kitchen fire that escalated killed a dog and caused $150,000 worth of damage in a Santa Rosa residential neighborhood Sunday afternoon, according to fire officials.
ICE agent in plain-clothes arrests man just released from jail, reporting to probation
Sonoma County officials reported that an ICE agent arrested a person in the lobby of the county probation department in Santa Rosa on Thursday afternoon.
Man found guilty of murder in North Bay DUI crash
A man was found guilty of murder Thursday after a 2022 vehicle collision he was involved in resulted in the death of a motorcyclist, Santa Rosa police said.
Large tree slams onto Rohnert Park house, trapping person inside
A person was trapped inside a Rohnert Park home after a large tree slammed through the roof when a gust of wind knocked it over.
2 Bay Area lottery players are now millionaires
"At first, I thought I had won $1,000, but then my kid pointed out, ‘No, that’s not a thousand, that’s a million!’"
These Bay Area restaurants were added to the Michelin guide
The Michelin Guide, a culinary roadmap of must-try places, added 15 new restaurants for California, and nearly half of them are in the Bay Area.
Bank robbery suspect linked to 2 Rohnert Park incidents, 1 in SF
A bank robbery suspect connected to crimes in Rohnert Park and San Francisco is now in federal custody, officials say.
Search for suspect who decapitated dead sea lion in Bodega Bay
The suspect was seen using an 8-inch black knife to remove the sea lion’s head, placing it in a clear plastic bag, and riding away, authorities said.
Live weather updates: Downed trees and power outages across Bay Area, more rain on the way
Rain has returned to the Bay Area, along with strong winds, as the first storm system enters the region. Follow along for live updates through the day.
Sonoma Raceway raises over $67K with Ferrari Challenge North America
Scores of fans attended the 2025 Ferrari Challenge North America race to marvel as high-end luxury sports cars barreled down the blacktop.
Santa Rosa high school principal ousted following violence on campus
The Santa Rosa City Schools district decided Elsie Allen High School Principal Gabriel Albavera would not return to his post next year.
Community meetings in Santa Rosa to address school violence, drugs
Santa Rosa City Schools has dealt with several incidents of violence and drug overdoses in recent weeks.
'First ever images' of black bear cubs captured in this Bay Area park
For the first time ever, images of black bear cubs have been captured by wildlife cameras in a park in the North Bay.
Police hold community workshops after trouble at Santa Rosa schools
Schools in Santa Rosa have faced a recent flurry of challenges, including fatal drug overdoses, a stabbing and a student who was arrested for allegedly carrying a loaded gun and knife onto campus.
Fentanyl discovered at Sebastopol hotel leads to arrests: sheriff's office
Almost half a pound of fentanyl and other drugs were found in a hotel room in Sebastopol on Monday, leading to the arrest of two men, Sonoma County sheriff’s officials said.
Sonoma County dad allegedly makes social media threat, leading to 2 school lockdowns: sheriff
Officials did not elaborate on the nature of the threat.
Santa Rosa man avoids prison for sexual assault, disfigurement of stranger
Trevor Colombano, 38, was sentenced to probation in the sexual battery and attack on a woman who was walking her dog in Santa Rosa.
$30M SuperLotto Plus jackpot ticket sold in North Bay
A winning SuperLotto Plus ticket worth $30 million was sold at a Cotati convenience store, according to the California Lottery.
Veterans protest VA cuts that could eliminate more than 80,000 jobs
U.S. veterans who fought for their country overseas are now standing their ground in a new fight on the home front.
Santa Rosa schools face challenges with weapons, drugs, closures
Schools in Santa Rosa have been hit with a flurry of challenges in the last month, from fatal drug overdoses, a stabbing, school closures and the latest - a student was arrested for allegedly carrying a loaded gun and knife onto campus.