Sonoma County

Vigil marks 10 years since Andy Lopez's death in Santa Rosa

A vigil was held on Sunday in Santa Rosa to mark 10 years since 13-year-old Andy Lopez was shot and killed by a Sonoma County Sheriff's deputy. Andy was walking down the street carrying a toy rifle, that police said looked real.

October 23, 2023 5:27am PDT

Santa Rosa man crashes into home, arrested for DUI

Police arrested a man after he allegedly crashed into a home while under the influence of alcohol.

October 22, 2023 9:40pm PDT

California Hells Angels sentenced to federal prison

Two Hells Angels members have been sentenced to prison for their roles in criminal activities by the Sonoma County chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, federal prosecutors said.

October 22, 2023 6:41pm PDT

'Will Run': 18-year-old flees CHP, smashes into SUV carrying a family in Santa Rosa

An 18-year-old Santa Rosa man fled a California Highway Patrol stop and smashed into the back of an SUV carrying two adults and a child Saturday afternoon, the CHP announced on Facebook.

October 22, 2023 12:44pm PDT

Vegas man arrested after failed armed carjacking attempt in Windsor

A man has been arrested after he tried to carjack another man at gunpoint in Windsor Thursday evening, police said.

October 21, 2023 6:51pm PDT

Police arrest 4 overnight for suspected DUI, 3 involved in crashes

Petaluma police arrested four suspected drunk drivers Saturday night and early Sunday morning, three of whom were involved in collisions.

October 15, 2023 6:16pm PDT

Teen girl killed, 3 hurt as car plunges into creek, catches fire in Santa Rosa

A 17-year-old girl was killed, and three people were hurt after a speeding car flew off an east side road into a creek and caught fire, Santa Rosa police said Saturday.

October 14, 2023 9:24pm PDT

Petaluma mom and son battle, and survive, cancer together

Shawna Majerus and her son, Elec, of Petaluma battled cancer together at the same time. And they survived it together, too.

October 6, 2023 6:12am PDT

Petaluma mobile home park residents facing 300% rent increase

Residents of Little Woods Mobile Villa in Petaluma fear they may be homeless after receiving notices that their monthly rent would increase by 300% or more a month.

October 5, 2023 7:08pm PDT

Suspect arrested 40 years after woman beaten to death near Rohnert Park

A 65-year-old man was arrested on a murder charge, more than 40 years after he allegedly killed a woman in Rohnert Park.

October 4, 2023 6:27am PDT

Elderly Santa Rosa woman killed by driver, not found until the next day

A Santa Rosa woman was hit and killed while she was walking to the bus stop at Seminary and Outlook. She was not found until the next day.

October 2, 2023 8:24pm PDT

'It makes me so angry': Polly Klaas kidnapping remembered 30 years later

It was 30 years ago, during a sleepover at her Petaluma home, that 12-year-old Polly Klaas was kidnapped. She was found dead two months later.

October 1, 2023 8:31am PDT

Sonoma Co. supervisors temporarily limit public comment at meetings due to 'Zoom bombing'

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors are limiting public comment to be in person or over email at Board of Supervisor meetings through the end of the year.

September 28, 2023 7:27pm PDT

Is the Marin Sonoma SMART train doomed?

Civil Grand Jury has concluded that the Sonoma Marin Area Rapid Transit District SMART trains may have to close before the end of this decade. It will all hinge on renewing a tiny tax.

September 25, 2023 9:45pm PDT

Shelter-in-place order lifted after Windsor gas leak

A shelter-in-place order has been lifted for some Windsor neighborhoods after a natural gas leak on Monday, said fire officials.

September 25, 2023 11:51am PDT

Public meeting to be held for proposed Santa Rosa casino

The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs will hold a virtual public hearing Wednesday to receive public input on a report of potential environmental impacts of a proposed multi-million dollar casino resort project in Santa Rosa.

September 24, 2023 10:04am PDT