Windsor council has new member after sex allegation scandal rocks mayor
The scandal-rocked town of Windsor has a new council member after sexual assault allegations were lobbed at the former mayor.
Utilities in Sonoma, Marin counties ask customers to reduce water use by 20 percent
Eight public water utilities in Sonoma and Marin counties have called on customers to voluntarily reduce their water usage by 20 percent as the region faces worsening drought conditions.
Utilities in Sonoma, Marin counties ask customers to reduce water use by 20%
Eight public water utilities in Sonoma and Marin counties have called on customers to voluntarily reduce their water usage by 20 percent as the region faces worsening drought conditions.
Sonoma County neighborhoods are buzzing with bears
Sebastopol police are notifying residents of a beary-unusual sight. Cameras outside a resident's home captured images of a bear roaming in the areas of Pleasant Hill, Lynch, and Robinson roads.
City of Santa Rosa to pay $2M to 5 protesters injured by police
The City of Santa Rosa will pay nearly $2 million to settle lawsuits filed on behalf of five people injured while protesting against the police killing of George Floyd.
Woman faces misdemeanor charges for filing false kidnapping report in Petaluma
A Sonoma County woman was charged with two misdemeanor counts of making a false report of a crime. An investigation concluded she made up a story that her children were victims of an attempted kidnapping by a couple at a Petaluma arts and crafts store last December.
Santa Rosa police, neighbors reflect on pig's head and blood strewn on former home of Chauvin expert
Last week, use-of-force expert Barry Brodd testified that former officer Derek Chauvin was justified in his conduct toward George Floyd. But the vandals attacked his former home in Santa Rosa.
Vehicle explosion at Santa Rosa shopping center
Santa Rosa police responded to a vehicle explosion at a shopping center Monday afternoon. Police say they arrested a man suspected of mishandling butane.
Popular park ravaged by Kincade Fire being restored with fire-resilient measures
A popular Sonoma County regional park ravaged during the 2019 Kincade Fire is being rebuilt with the goal of deterring fire.
21-year-old arrested on suspicion of DUI in deadly Petaluma crash
A 21-year-old Santa Rosa man suspected of drunken driving was arrested in connection with a fatal crash late Saturday in Petaluma.
Santa Rosa home and statue vandalized with suspected animal blood
Santa Rosa police are searching for the people responsible for vandalizing a large hand statue in front of the Santa Rosa Plaza mall and a home with what appears to be animal blood.
Windsor mayor says he's stepping back following sexual assault allegations
Embattled Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli said on Friday that he is stepping back from his duties, a marked change from his earlier refusals to do so following a scathing investigation into past sexual assault allegations against him.
Windsor Town Council demands mayor's resignation at bizarre special meeting
Disgraced Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli presided over a surreal town council meeting Wednesday, in which he cast a vote on whether he should resign.
Tiny number of 'breakthrough' COVID cases in Sonoma County, but expected
So-called “breakthrough infections” are cases that affect people who have already been fully vaccinated against COVID.
Windsor mayor stripped of bridge district appointment following sex assault allegations
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted unanimously to strip Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli of his appointment to the Golden Gate Bridge District following allegations of sexual assault stemming over a 16-year period.
Recall efforts launched to oust Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli
A recall effort was launched against Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli after six women accused him of sexual assault.
Windsor mayor's brother calls for him to resign from office after more sex assault allegations emerge
Dominic Foppoli's brother, Joe, joined the Windsor town council, Sonoma County board of supervisors, and two North Bay congressmen who are calling him to step down from public office.
Sheriff opens criminal investigation into Windsor mayor following sex assault allegations
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office launched a criminal investigation Thursday into the mayor of Windsor after a bombshell report alleging he sexually assaulted four women over a span of 16 years.
Petaluma police pursuit of motorcyclist ends in crash
A motorcyclist sought in connection with a disturbance involving a firearm was injured Thursday after leading officers on a pursuit.
Former Sebastopol mayor arrested on suspicion of sex crimes involving child
Former Sebastopol mayor Robert Jacob was arrested Saturday morning on five felonies and one misdemeanor sexual assault crimes against a minor, the Sebastopol police department announced.