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Teen cited shortly after midnight Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence and committing petty theft at a convenience store.
Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) will hold a vigil at the Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse Saturday to protest conditions in the facility.
The Contra Costa Sheriff recognized four people for heroism — a sergeant and three good samaritans.
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Walnut Creek Joybound is directing $20,000 to emergency pet food assistance — and matching donations from pet friends dollar for dollar.
As the demand for help grows, local pet service providers are partnering with each other to provide food, services to owners in need.
The Lafayette Police Department is investigating two recent commercial burglaries. Money taken, no clues left.
Petaluma police said they charged a man suspected of breaking into a car, who told officers he had a controlled substance in his shoe.
Oprah's 'Favorite Things' 2025: On the annual gift-giving guide is a product from a woman who ignored predictions that she'd fail.
Oprah's 'Favorite Things' 2025: Petaluma's McEvoy Ranch skincare is on Oprah's annual gift-giving guide for the second year in a row.
Sonoma County farmers market, foundations help stretch emergency funds supervisors made available for CalFresh recipients.
Napa County farmers market, foundations help stretch emergency funds supervisors made available for CalFresh recipients.
Contra Costa County supervisors are making emergency funds available for CalFresh recipients affected by the federal government shutdown.
Full Beaver Moon, 2nd Of 3 Supermoons, Is Wednesday: What To Know In Northern California.
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A Sonoma County judge sentenced A 78-year-old Santa Rosa man with 9 drunk driving convictions to the maximum sentence of 3 years.
Petaluma voters were asked to consider Measure I, to help fund junior and high schools. The votes have been tallied.
Voters weighed in on an election to add five more House districts widely seen as a referendum on President Trump.
Voters weighed in on an election to add five more House districts widely seen as a referendum on President Trump.
A man called police early Tuesday to report a disturbance and then said he had been stabbed.
