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.
Rohnert Park elementary school to reopen after vandals break in
Vandalism at a Rohnert Park elementary school forced district officials to shut down John Reed Elementary on Monday in order to clean up the mess that the superintendent says impacted about 50% of the classrooms and school facilities.
Weekend of dangerous surf leads to multiple water rescues, one death
A weekend of dangerous surf along the Bay Area coast led to multiple water rescues, including one that claimed the life of a man in Sonoma County.
Santa Rosa teacher charged with lewd acts against a child
A school teacher in Santa Rosa has been arrested and charged with lewd acts against a student, and police are asking for other possible victims to step forward.
North Bay man arrested for alleged possession of child pornography
A man was arrested in Petaluma on Tuesday on suspicion of possessing child pornography, police said.
Bay Area cafe spends $4,000 a month on eggs, adds surcharge for customers
The manager of the North Bay restaurant says she hasn't heard any complaints about the new surcharge, saying most customers understand the egg shortage is affecting everyone.
Student stabs and injures another student at a Santa Rosa high school
A high school in Santa Rosa was locked down after one student stabbed another, officials say. The suspected stabber is in custody.
Police arrest suspect in student fentanyl deaths
Family and friends gathered around a lamp post in Santa Rosa on Monday, trying to show their love and support for a neighbor named Victoria, whose daughter Gia, 16, died suddenly Saturday, along with another high school student of an apparent fentanyl overdose.