Drunk driver hits parked car, kills homeless woman inside
An alleged drunk driver who plowed into parked cars Monday morning killed a homeless woman who was asleep in her vehicle. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports the woman, in her 50s, was killed instantly along with her dog.
DNA evidence links man to 2002 kidnapping, rape of teen in Santa Rosa
A 39-year-old man was arrested for the 2002 kidnapping and rape of a teenage girl in Santa Rosa after DNA evidence linked him to the crime.
Deadly crash in Santa Rosa
More than 500 people are without power following a deadly crash in Santa Rosa
PG&E power shutoffs bring back painful memories for North Bay fire survivors
Survivors of the North Bay firestorm in 2017 say Wednesday's Red Flag threat and widespread power shutdown add another layer to their trauma.
Tubbs firestorm anniversary overshadowed by PG&E public safety power shutoff
The two year remembrance of the deadly Tubbs fires that destroyed thousands of homes is being heavily overshadowed by the very real possibility of a Public Safety Power Shutoff to prevent another such conflagration.
Emergency proclamations declared in parts of North Bay
Chris Godley, Sonoma County's Department of Emergency Management director, told the board he is "99 percent sure it is going to happen tonight."
On 2nd anniversary of Tubbs Fire, only 10% of homes are rebuilt
With the arrival of the second anniversary of the Tubbs Fire, fire victims who are waiting to complete or rebuild their homes are faced with the heavy burden of losing financial support for alternative housing.
PG&E shutoff could mean gas pumps may be inoperable, along with traffic lights and ATMs
The prospect of a massive midweek power shutdown has public agencies across the Bay Area scrambling.
Two adults, two children displaced following Santa Rosa house fire
A residential structure fire in Santa Rosa displaced four people Saturday. Firefighters with the Santa Rosa Fire Department responded Saturday at 5:53 p.m. to 1826 San Ramon Way on a report of a fire. Responding crews saw a large column of smoke coming from the back deck of a two-story home.
Santa Rosa's new fire emergency safety tools could be a model for the nation
It's amazing that no more than five people died in Coffey Park when the Tubbs Fire swept through two years ago. "We got out at the last minute. We didn't know anything was going on until we woke up," said fire victim Janet Reisner.
PG&E monitoring fire conditions before shutting off power
KTVU's Tom Vacar reports PG&E is monitoring the heat and favorable fire conditions before they make any official announcements on whether or not they will enforce a public safety power shutoff.
Red Flag Warnings in effect: PG&E implements public safety power shutoffs
So far there are no planned outages in the Bay Area, but PG&E is monitoring conditions in Napa, Sonoma and Lake counties for potential public safety power shutoffs as the Bay Area deals with Red Flag Warnings in the North Bay. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports from Santa Rosa where a local state of emergency was declared.
Chase, standoff closes Highway 101 in Santa Rosa for several hours
A section of U.S. 101 north of Santa Rosa was shut for several hours Sunday during a standoff between officers and a man who led them on a chase and refused to leave his car.
13-month old child found dead in Santa Rosa home
The Santa Rosa police department is investigating the death of a 13-month old boy discovered early Saturday afternoon.
Santa Rosa police investigate death of infant child
In Santa Rosa, police are investigating the death of an infant. The body was discovered inside a home beside an unconscious adult. Both the child and adult were found inside a home on Darek drive just before 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Police are still trying to piece together what happened.
Santa Rosa couple heartbroken after losing their puppy, poisoned by blue green algae
A Santa Rosa couple is heartbroken after losing their puppy, poisoned by blue green algae.
Sonoma couple heartbroken after losing puppy to toxic algae
A Sonoma couple is heartbroken after losing their puppy to poisoning by blue-green algae. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports the couple wants other dog owners to know about this threat. Since the dog's death new warning signs have been posted in Santa Rosa.
Police expected to clear homeless encampments in Santa Rosa
A planning meeting was held in Santa Rosa Monday for on how the city plans to deal with homeless encampments. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports police are expected to sweep the encampments in the next few weeks.
Pride flag to be raised at Santa Rosa police HQ for the first time
There's only a handful of officers on the Santa Rosa Police Department who identify as LGBTQ+, but those who are are glad they are on a department that is showing them support. This Pride month, the Rainbow flag will be raised for the first time at the department's headquarters. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Ph.D thesis stolen in Santa Rosa remains missing
Santa Rosa police continued their search Thursday for a man wanted for stealing a backpack containing a doctoral student’s Ph.D thesis. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.