Windsor mortuary accused of storing bodies without refrigeration
A Sonoma County mortuary is accused of storing unembalmed bodies for more than 24 hours without refrigeration and at an unapproved location, according to the the state agency that oversees California’s funeral industry.
Tech-savvy teen takes on e-waste, gives community fixed computers
A teenager in the North Bay started a project using e-waste to help the community.
Wind downs power lines in Petaluma, ferry to Tiburon replaced by buses
The wind advisory impacting San Francisco and areas north of the city is winding down Friday evening, but is not going quietly.
Historical Larson Family Winery forced to shut down temporarily due to fire
A fire broke out in the Larson Family Winery tasting room Wednesday night, forcing the winery to close the room temporarily.
Toddler lucky to be alive after crash involving Sonoma County bus
An 18-month-old survived a dramatic crash Friday morning that involved a Sonoma County bus thanks to being properly strapped in his car seat.
Victim in fatal shooting in Monte Rio identified as suspect's father
A 72-year-old man who was fatally shot Tuesday morning in the small community of Monte Rio in Sonoma County was the father of the suspected gunman, authorities said Wednesday.
Sonoma homicide suspect taken into custody, sheriff's officials say
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office says a homicide suspect was taken into custody without incident Tuesday afternoon. A shelter-in-place was lifted as a result.
Cal Fire crews stop forward progress of vegetation blaze above Monte Rio
Cal Fire has stopped forward progress of a vegetation fire above Monte Rio Tuesday evening, officials said.
Woman has been missing from Oakley for a month, volunteers continue search
As many as 200 volunteers are expected to search for 24-year-old Alexis Gabe this weekend. She went missing from Oakley a month ago.
Bartenders arrested for allegedly serving minor who crashed into horseback rider
Two bartenders were arrested for allegedly serving alcohol to a minor who was accused of crashing into a horseback rider while being under influence.
Driver robbed by suspect pretending to need help outside Petaluma school
Police in Petaluma are searching for a suspect who flagged down a motorist Sunday night, pretending to need help, but instead robbed the driver at gunpoint and fled.
Sonoma vice mayor arrested on suspicion of DUI
The vice mayor asked the public for forgiveness, adding that he will "work tirelessly" to win back their trust.
Detectives ID suspect in 25-year-old cold case of murdered Union City woman
DNA matches a now-dead felon with a long criminal history to the 1996 murder of 32-year-old Michelle Marie Veal (Hinojos) of Union City. Her body was found nude on the side of the road and her neck had been broken.
Airbnb guests allegedly stole 'Nubbins the cat' after staying at Sonoma rental
Vacationers from Southern California allegedly stole a cat that lived near the Airbnb property they rented in Sonoma County.
Bay Area residents dip into harvested rainwater during dry spell
The Bay Area is experiencing a historic dry spell during what is typically the rainiest part of the year. More homeowners are turning to rainwater catchment systems to turn a few days of rainfall into a year-round safety net.
Santa Rosa bird rescue owner finds new home for him and his flock
After facing the threat of eviction, it looks like John Floyd, owner of a Santa Rosa bird rescue, has found a new place for him and his flock to call home.
1st child in Sonoma County dies of COVID
Sonoma County didn’t release much information but said the girl who died of COVID had underlying health conditions, was hospitalized at the time of death and was “not fully vaccinated,”
Santa Rosa hockey players arrested in Reno for sexual assault
Three Santa Rosa Growlers club hockey players are in jail in Washoe County, Nevada after being arrested for sexual assault.
'Out of control': Legislation introduced to downsize California's wild pig population
In recent years, wild pigs have increasingly become a bigger nuisance to home landscaping and gardens, as they multiply rapidly, and agribusiness is experiencing their destructive power.
Fatal crash on Highway 101
There has been a fatal crash on Highway 101 near Healdsburg on Monday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said,