Man arrested in rape of elderly woman now a suspect in second rape
Sebastopol police on Saturday said that a 26-year-old man arrested in September as a suspect in the rape that month of an elderly woman has been arrested in connection to a second rape, that of a 61-year-old woman in June.
Santa Rosa blood bank hurt by Kincade Fire and emergency
October's fire emergency in the North Bay had a ripple effect on blood donations, sending them plummeting. And it couldn't have happened at a worse time, heading into the holidays.
Initial Kincade Fire cleanup focuses on hazardous materials
The long process of cleanup in Sonoma County is underway after the Kincade Fire destroyed more than 170 homes and a couple hundred other structures.
Community rallies behind Geyserville mail carrier who lost home in Kincade Fire
Support pours out for a beloved and longtime mail carrier in Geyserville who lost her home in the Kincade Fire.
County and homeowners responsible for Kincade Fire cleanup
Tuesday brings Phase 1 of the Kincade Fire clean-up. The fire burned for two weeks, took almost 80,000 acres and 374 structures, including 174 homes.
Santa Rosa police investigate shooting that wounded 21-year-old man
Officers with the Santa Rosa Police Department responded Saturday at 9:39 p.m. to North Dutton Avenue on a report of a shooting.
Gathering in Healdsburg to thank Kincade Fire first responders
In downtown Healdsburg Friday, residents and business owners gathered at the town plaza to hold a belated trick or treat. But mostly they wanted to thank the first responders for saving the town from the Kincade Fire.
Man arrested after being found asleep in his vehicle with gun on his lap
Police in Santa Rosa on Friday arrested a man in connection with several crimes after he was reportedly found asleep in his vehicle with a gun on his lap.
PostSecret presentation promotes mental health and addiction services in North Bay
Secrets arrive daily at the home of Frank Warren- written on coffee cups, flip-flops, death certificates, even a potato skin.
Kincade Fire 100% contained, initial damage assessments completed
Cal Fire reports the Kincade Fire, which burned parts of Sonoma, Napa and Lake counties is now 100% contained, one day ahead of schedule.
Metallica donates $100K to wildfire relief across California
The American heavy metal band Metallica is donating $100,000 to California wildfire relief efforts.
Sonoma Co. Sheriff’s Office releases photo of hiker missing in Hood Mountain Park
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office released the photo of a 71-year-old man who went missing while hiking over the weekend.
Santa Rosa police: K9 helps capture church burglar
Santa Rosa Police credit the department's K9 named Kolt, for helping to safely detain a man suspected of breaking into a church early Tuesday morning.
2 men suspected of stealing mail, passing altered checks of 200 victims statewide
A Petaluma bank's alert that someone was passing a suspected bad check on Monday led to the arrests of two Los Angeles men suspected of stealing mail and cashing checks from more than 200 victims statewide.
Kincade Fire repopulation update: All evacuation warnings and orders lifted
Full containment of the Kincade Fire is expected this Thursday, according to Cal Fire. Sonoma County officials say all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted.
Local assistance center to open in Healdsburg for residents affected by Kincade Fire
Government agencies and nonprofits will be on hand to answer questions, and offer resources, county officials said. The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sonoma County health department issues emergency order for residents reentering fire zone
Exposure can lead to hazardous substances can lead to long-term public health and environmental risks, particularly from inhaled dust particles and contaminated drinking water.
As Sonoma County fire zones reopen, devastation from Kincade Fire becomes evident
Downed trees have been cleared from roads, but many rural properties have septic and propane tanks that can be dangerous, along with general household hazardous waste.
Small M 3.7 earthquake rattles residents near the Kincade fire zone
The quake was centered about a mile deep, and near the northern perimeter of the Kincade Fire.
Open for business: Sonoma County wineries are a beautiful autumn destination
This is the peak of the peak of the tourism season in Wine Country. tourism season. And that fire, that started just ten days ago, did grievous damage to the economics of the family owned wineries here.