7 Bay Area schools recognized in this year's list of National Blue Ribbon Schools
Seven Bay Area schools are among 28 in the state and 325 nationwide that were recognized Tuesday as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced.
Driver struck and killed after getting out of car on Highway 101 in Rohnert Park
A driver died early Sunday after getting out of his car on U.S. Highway 101 in Rohnert Park, the California Highway Patrol said. Three passengers were hospitalized with minor injuries.
Sonoma State student dies after hit by car near campus
The student was crossing East Cotati Avenue, from Wolf Den Plaza toward the university, about noon when he was hit by a black 2015 Ford Fusion headed westbound, according to Rohnert Park police.
Two teens identified as victims in fatal Rohnert Park crash
Killed were 17-year-old San Rafael resident Lorena Recendez-Martinez, who was driving, and 16-year-old Los Angeles resident Amada Guadalupe Salinas-Agular, who was a passenger in a 2018 Mercedes Benz Coupe, according to public safety officials.
Two people killed in solo vehicle crash in Rohnert Park
Two people died Saturday night in a solo-car crash near the Foxtail Golf Club in Rohnert Park, police said.
Rohnert Park detectives arrest two suspects in connection with Friday homicide
Authorities Saturday night said detectives have arrested two suspects in connection with a homicide that occurred at the Parkridge Apartments a day earlier.
3 men suspected in Rohnert Park catalytic converter thefts arrested
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies say an Uber driver who reported three suspects actively stealing a catalytic converter from a Toyota Prius resulted in the arrests of three Oakland men.
Early morning electrical fire damages Rohnert Park home
A fire in a garage caused damages of approximately $100,000 to a home in the 8000 block of Mason Drive early Sunday.
Former Rohnert Park police officers charged in scheme to illegally seize marijuana during traffic stops
Two former Rohnert Park police officers have been have been charged by the Department of Justice for their involvement in an alleged scheme to seize cash and marijuana from drivers they stopped along Highway 101.
Man in Trump mask, Santa hat shoots former brother-in-law in Rohnert Park: police
A man from Las Vegas wearing a Donald Trump mask, a long white beard and a Santa hat shot his former brother-in-law in Rohnert Park on Saturday morning, according to police.
Graton casino abruptly cancels 4,000-person New Year's Eve party
The casino cancelled a planned 4,000 guest event after pushback from the community. Because it's on tribal land, the state's stay home mandates do not apply.
Passenger burns driver's truck after disagreement over ride in Rohnert Park: police
The truck-cab inferno was ignited after a driver refused to take a man somewhere else, Rohnert Park authorities said.
19-year-old man arrested for attempted murder after shooting two people in Rohnert Park
Police apprehended the suspect in the shooting, identified as 19-year-old Christopher Calamateos of Rohnert Park just before 1 p.m. Saturday.
Suspect in Sonoma County vehicle theft and robbery arrested after pursuit
The robbery, reported to police at 3:45 p.m., left the woman with several injuries and she was taken to the hospital.
Rohnert Park authorities arrest felon with stash of firearms, silencers and ammunition
Josh Cargile was arrested Aug. 28 following an investigation spurred by a tip from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Rohnert Park officer accused of embezzling from his union
An officer with the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety was arrested Monday for allegedly embezzling from the police union that represents him, Sonoma County sheriff's officials said.
Bay Area's only Vegas-style casino reopens after COVID-19 closure
Graton Resort and Casino, located along Highway 101 in Rohnert Park, will welcome gamblers again Thursday morning.
Rohnert Park police look for stabbing suspect
A stabbing suspect was being sought by Rohnert Park public safety officers Tuesday night, public safety officials said.
Deadly shooting in Rohnert Park; man's body found in parking lot
The shooting happened just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday in the parking lot of Redwood Credit Union. Police said the man had been shot in the chest.
Rohnert Park teen found safe in Salinas, in FBI custody
A teenage girl who went missing a week ago from her Rohnert Park home has been found safe and is in FBI custody, officials said Thursday night.