Shark Attacks Surfer In The Bay Area And 3 Rescued After Boat Capsizes Nearby

A short time after the shark attack, authorities also rescued three people from a capsized boat in the same area.

A Reckoning With E-Bikes In Sonoma After Teen Rider Hits Car

Sonoma faces e-bike risks, rewards: What to know to keep riders, drivers, and pedestrians safe.

CA Pesticide Companies To Pay $3 Million Hazardous Waste Dumping Settlement

Three pest control companies settled a claim that they improperly disposed of hazardous waste at dozens of sites around California.

Sonoma Sheriff Arrests 2 In Mail, Package Thefts Involving At Least 90 Victims

On Monday, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office announced the results of the investigation, which was prompted by an increase in mail thefts.

Stolen Credit Cards, Identity Theft, Drugs: Two Suspects Arrested In Sonoma

Sheriff's deputies recovered credit cards, checks, and mail belonging to more than 90 people and arrested two suspects.

Stabbing, Carjacking Suspect Arrested After Manhunt Prompts School Lockdowns

The search for the suspect forced several schools to shelter in place, authorities said.

Sonoma County Sheriff Explains Deputies' Exemption From Watchdog Interviews

Sonoma County Sheriff Eddie Engram explained why he will not compel deputies interview with law enforcement watchdog amid controversy.

Rescue Airlift Of A Man Injured, Stranded On A Local Beach Recorded

Facebook Reel shows Sonoma County first responders airlifting a man injured and stranded on a beach near Jenner.

2 Arrested In 'Violent' Home Invasion Robbery At Bay Area Home: Sheriff

At least one person was injured during the robbery after one of the suspects struck them in the head with a blunt object, authorities said.

Bay Area Deputy Found Dead After Possible Fall From Horse

Kylee Johnson, 22, ​who was born and raised in Sonoma County, had been a member of the sheriff's office since June 2024.

Wildfire Burns 12 Acres In Solano County

Firefighters will monitor the area over the next couple of days, Cal Fire said.

Bicyclist Fatally Struck By SUV In Sonoma County

The victim died from his injuries after being taken to a hospital, according to the California Highway Patrol.

13-Acre Brush Fire Burns Solano County

A 13-acre brush fire burned over the weekend in Solano County.

Fatal Crash Shuts Down Highway 1 In Sonoma County

A fatal crash shut down Highway 1 in Sonoma County on Sunday.

​Man Holding Gun To Head Pulled Over For Drunk Driving: Police

Casey Eugene Jones was accused of driving under the influence and firearms violations.

3 Firefighters Injured While Fighting North Bay Mobile Home Blaze

The blaze was threatening nearby structures and had completely engulfed the mobile home, officials said.

​Burglary Suspect Apprehended In Sonoma Valley

Eduardo Arellano-Bravo, 28, was booked into jail on suspicion of burglary, petty theft, resisting arrest, and an outstanding felony warrant.

​Family Member Arrested In Killing After Cause Of Death Is Revised

Khanh Trong Tran, 71, had reported finding Sy Van Nguyen unresponsive, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.

Dozens Of Boxes Of Stolen Goods Found In Retail Theft Bust: Sonoma Sheriff

Two people were arrested, according to police.

Employee Stole From Elderly Residents At Care Facility In Sonoma County: Police

A search of her home resulted in the discovery of stolen jewelry and coins, police said.

Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of Shooting Into Sonoma County Home

Sonoma County sheriff's deputies arrested a woman suspected of firing a shotgun into the front door of a home in Larkfield.

​Body Found In Russian River Believed To Be Missing Man

A man was seen using a rope swing to jump into the water but then did not resurface, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

​1 Dead In Head-On Crash In North Bay

A woman died after her vehicle was struck head-on by an SUV in Santa Rosa, police said.

Driver With Gunshot Wound Crashes Into Sheriff's Patrol Car: Police

The deputy got out to help the driver and found the person covered in blood with a gunshot wound and a handgun, authorities said.

Teen Arrested After Deadly Crash, Police Chase In Sonoma County

A 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence after the car he was driving rolled over.

Victims In Russian River Drownings Were Not Wearing Lifejackets: Sheriff's Office

A teen swimmer and a paddleboarder died in separate Russian River incidents Sunday.

2 Drown In Russian River On Sunday

Two people died in separate drowning incidents on the Russian River Sunday.

'Not-So-Fast' Fashion Company Agrees To Payout For Slow Deliveries To Sonoma County Customers: DA

The company was accused by multiple California counties of engaging in unlawful business practices.

Crews Battle 2 North Bay Fires And Clear Lake Area

Firefighters from Cal Fire's Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit kept a vegetation fire in Solano County from burning out of control Saturday afternoon

1 Killed, 3 Injured In Fiery Head-On Crash In Sonoma County

One man died and a mother and two of her children were hospitalized with major injuries after a head-on collision, according to the CHP.

Jeep Swerves, Speeds, Rolls Over In Sonoma County Pursuit: Deputies

A deputy first spotted the Jeep towing a sparking trailer. It ended with a rollover, a foot chase, and a K-9 takedown, officials said.

​Driver Killed, 2 Others Hurt In Head-On Crash In Sonoma County

The driver of the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene.

Older Man, Woman Found Dead In North Bay Apartment

Detectives from the Violent Crime and Crime Scene Investigations units took over the inquiry, the sheriff's office said.

Probationer Arrested After 3D Printed Guns Found In Home: Police

Police found two 3D printers that they suspect were used for manufacturing unserialized firearms, often referred to as ghost guns.

2 Arrested After Police Find Loaded Guns During Vehicle Search

Officers recognized the group as gang members, police said.

​Santa Rosa Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn

Jeremiah Ortega, 26, was booked on suspicion of violating probation and being in possession of child pornography.

Coroner Identifies Glen Ellen Man Killed During Santa Rosa Pursuit

The 28-year-old was fatally struck by a suspected DUI driver at Montgomery Drive and Farmer's Lane.

​1 Injured In Apartment Complex Carport Fire In Santa Rosa

Several apartments in the two-story building were evacuated.

Elementary School Teacher Accused Of Lewd Acts With Student

Gino Beccaria, 34, of Santa Rosa worked at Cesar Chavez Language Academy in Santa Rosa.

​2 Men Arrested After 1 Found With Assault Rifle Without Serial Number

Both were booked into Sonoma County Jail.