Stuck in purple tier: Sonoma and Contra Costa counties frustrated but hopeful
At the Round Table Pizza Clubhouse in Concord Wednesday, the restaurant, like all the others in Contra Costa County, could only provide outdoor dining, take-out, and delivery. Still no indoor service.
Santa Rosa offering $2K relief grants to musicians impacted by COVID
The city's Public Art Program and its Economic Recovery Task Force are offering the grants to musicians who live in Santa Rosa, are at least 18 years old and have lost income due to an inability to perform live because of the pandemic.
Traffic stop leads to arrest for drugs, gun, child endangerment
An 18-year-old Santa Rosa man was arrested Friday night on drug and weapons charges, along with felony child endangerment charges, Santa Rosa police said.
Great apes at San Diego Zoo receive COVID-19 vaccine
Nine great apes at the San Diego Zoo have received their coronavirus vaccine.
Community vaccination clinic concerned it may be forced to close
As Blue Shield takes over vaccination operations in California, it may force the end of some community clinics.
Thieves targeting catalytic converters for metals worth more than gold
It might start with a sawing noise or people pulling up to your parked car. Before you know it, thieves have taken off with your catalytic converter.
Petaluma becomes first city in the U.S. to ban new gas stations
The city of Petaluma has become the first in the nation to ban the construction of new gas stations in the city, as part of its aggressive goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2030.
Police may move Santa Rosa homeless encampment after virus outbreak
At least five of the homeless people at the camp recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Sonoma County Sheriff and DEA seize 19 pounds of meth, 7 arrested
An investigation by the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office and the DEA led to the arrests of seven people and the seizure of about 19 pounds of methamphetamine last week.
Man shot in arm at Santa Rosa bus stop, suspect at large
A man was shot in the arm at a bus stop in Santa Rosa Monday morning, police said.
Santa Rosa police arrest man accused in overnight shooting into a home
A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of shooting into a Santa Rosa home early Monday morning, police said.
Sonoma County sheriff has not issued COVID citations: report
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports the sheriff's office has not issued even one citation since the summer.
Two arrested for firearms violations during traffic stop by Santa Rosa police
Santa Rosa police officers made two traffic stops Saturday night that resulted in the arrests of two local men for firearms violations.
Police seek public's help in search of Santa Rosa woman missing for a month
Santa Rosa Police are asking for the public's help locating a woman who has been missing for a month.
New North Bay vaccination clinic launched for educators
Any teacher- from preschool to college- who has direct contact with students is eligible immediately, along with any school employee age 70 or older.
Sonoma County to open vaccination sites at veteran's hall, local gyms
Located on the Petaluma campus of Santa Rosa Junior College, it will be available to seniors 70 and older, by appointment. Another clinic will debut at Huerta Gym in Windsor on Wednesday. And on Tuesday, Sonoma Valley Veterans Memorial Hall in Sonoma will launch mass vaccinations.
Santa Rosa church leader arrested in connection with child sex assault
Twelve felony charges were swiftly filed by the Sonoma County District Attorney, ranging from lewd acts with a child to sodomy and aggravated sexual assault. Bail has been set at $3 million.
Sonoma County apologizes for COVID vaccination mistakes
People too young were vaccinated in error, and now as many as 9,000 future appointments have been canceled.
Two arrested after stolen SUV gets stuck in muddy Sonoma County field
This week's downpours contributed to the arrest of two suspects after a stolen SUV became stuck in a muddy Sonoma County field.
Here's how to buy Pliny the Younger during the coronavirus pandemic
The annual event normally draws thousands to Sonoma County, which has been canceled this year because of coronavirus. So the release is going virtual, with pre-sales starting at 11 a.m.