Early Morning Crash Downs Wires, Knocks Out Power, Shuts Down Traffic

The Santa Rosa Police Department advised drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

Top Dog K9 Ghost Sniffs Out Weapons Cache

K9 Ghost, one of three Belgian Malinois​ on the Santa Rosa Police Department's K9 Team, was honored by Congressman Mike Thompson.

17 Arrested In Santa Rosa In Organized Retail Theft Ahead Of Holidays

Police said arrests included felony organized retail theft, commercial burglary, theft with priors and drug-related offenses.

Land-For-Nuke Deal: CA's Last Nuclear Energy Plant To Keep Churning

PG&E, which owns the plant, has to conserve about 4,000 acres of land in deal that cemented nuclear's place in CA energy portfolio.

Overturned Fuel Tanker On Stony Point Road

Crews transferring fuel from the tanker to another truck were still working late into the evening, according to CHP Santa Rosa.

Tinted Windows, Ghost Gun: Routine Traffic Stop Ends In Felony Charges

A routine CHP traffic stop ends with the arrest of a driver and felony charges over a ghost gun, an increasingly common North Bay firearm.

Man Arrested Trying To Kick In Door Of Home With Children Inside: Sonoma County Sheriff

Carrying a knife, he chased a resident inside, where several children were present, and tried to kick the door open: Sonoma County Sheriff

Silver Alert For Missing Sonoma Co At-Risk Man

Missing man was last seen about 10:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of Pheasant Lane and Wikiup Drive in the community of Larkfield.

Helicopter And Police Chase 4 Men Darting Through Santa Rosa Roadways: Watch

Four men were arrested after a chase recorded from the air ended on a Highway 12 off-ramp.

Flower-Seller Viral Video Police Response Will Be Investigated: Watch

Santa Rosa's chief of police said the department will review police handling of a confrontation between a panhandler and flower vendor.

High-Speed Chase From Santa Rosa To Healdsburg And Back Ends In Roll-Over Crash

A Santa Rosa woman was arrested after a high-speed chase through Healdsburg that ended in a roll-over crash.

Man Posing As Adult Film Talent Scout To Lure 'Teen' Charged: Santa Rosa Police

A 63-year-old is suspected of posing as an adult film talent scout to lure a teen into having sex with him and other men: SRPD.

Ex-Rohnert Park Cop Fires Lawyer, Delays Sentencing—Again

Newest turn in the delayed sentencing of a convicted former Rohnert Park officer involving an extortion racket.

Suspect Arrested In Vehicle With Loaded 'Ghost Gun' And Drugs: Police

Police arrested a man on probation on suspicion of carrying illegal drugs, ammunition, and a loaded 9mm homemade firearm.

Teen Suspected In Rohnert Park Hit-And-Run Arrested In Petaluma: Police

Police arrested a teen in Petaluma on suspicion of striking a pedestrian in a fatal hit-and-run Friday in Rohnert Park.

Quake Swarm Rattles North Bay Throughout The Night And Morning

A new series of earthquakes shook the North Bay overnight from Sunday into Monday.

Rohnert Park Police Seek Public's Help To Solve Fatal Hit-And-Run

The truck appeared to be black with a lift kit and chrome wheels, police said. It has significant front-end damage.

CA City That Banned Chains Downtown Accidentally Approves Little Caesars

The pizzeria's approval “occurred in error during the processing and issuance of permits.”

Shooting Reported In Rohnert Park

A shooting was reported in Rohnert Park early this morning.

A Man Stops For A Snack And Becomes A Multi-Millionaire With One Scratch

A Sebastopol 76 station sold a $5 million ticket. Rohnert Park, Cotati, and Santa Rosa stores also sold winning scratcher tickets in 2025.

Armed Robbery Suspects Following Victim Lead Police On Pursuit

An armed robbery on Sunday afternoon turned into a pursuit involving police, the suspects, and the victim.

Amid Budget Cuts, Controversies New President Tapped For Sonoma State University

Dramatic budget cuts, job losses, ousters, and resignations a new president is tapped for Sonoma State University.

Teen Arrested In Rohnert Park 3D 'Ghost Gun'-Making Operation

Detectives find a 3D printer for guns and semi-automatic rifles, and ammunition in Rohnert Park apartment.

Police Motorcycle Officer Injured In Santa Rosa Crash

Motorcycle officer was injured in Santa Rosa after colliding with a vehicle while responding to a service call.

Rohnert Park's Quest For Downtown Takes A Momentous Turn With Vote: Report

Rohnert Park Land Deal Paves Way For A Downtown.

Blast Off! Sonoma Students Launch Satellite Thursday

Public watch party scheduled 9:30 a.m. on Zoom to see satellite "roughly the size of a loaf of bread" built by Sonoma State students soar.

Man Suspected In Road Rage-Screwdriver Stabbing Attempt On Elderly Driver Arrested

Police arrested a man suspected of stabbing a 70-year-old with a screwdriver. The incident started with a car crash.

Fatal DUI Crash on Stony Point Road

The driver of an SUV involved in a fatal crash that killed her passenger near Cotati was arrested Thursday night.

Infant Found In Apartment Scattered With Potent Drugs: Police

Police have arrested two men and a woman found with narcotics and an infant in a Santa Rosa apartment after a month-long investigation.

Man Found In PG&E Building Near Stony Point Road

Santa Rosa Police arrested a man suspected of breaking into a PG&E building near Stony Point Road.

Man Fatally Struck By SMART Train Near Santa Rosa

A fatal collision involving a Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit train occurred Wednesday morning near Santa Rosa, according to SMART.

New Rules Of The Road, Secret DUI Checkpoints

The season of DUI checkpoints has begun. Alcohol is not the only substance that counts.

Father Of Three Seriously Injured During Crash Arrested

Father of 3 charged in collision with city truck seriously injuring three sons.

25 Years-To-Life Rape Sentence Not Over For Local Man

A Valley Ford man sentenced to 25 years to life for raping a woman at knifepoint during a burglary has been denied parole.

​Teens Arrested For Vandalizing Closed School: Police

Five 15-year-old boys are accused of vandalizing the school and causing an estimated $5,000 in damage, police said.

6K Lose Power After Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes Into Power Pole

A suspected DUI driver who allegedly crashed into a power pole, tossed a whiskey bottle into some nearby brush and walked away, police said.

'To Fight Fire With Fire': How Napa County Voted

Voters weighed in on an election to add five more House districts widely seen as a referendum on President Trump.

'To Fight Fire With Fire': How Sonoma County Voted On Prop. 50

Voters weighed in on an election to add five more House districts widely seen as a referendum on President Trump.

Oakland Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Posing As Federal Agent In Windsor Cash Scam

An Oakland man police arrested on suspicion of posing as a federal agent in a Windsor cash scam was scheduled to be arraigned today.

Drunken Driver Hits 3 Cars, Navigated Santa Rosa Streets With Flat Tire: Police

The man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after hitting three cars.