Wage Theft Bill By North Bay Officials Signed By Newsom

A new law expands prosecutors' authority to pursue multi-jurisdictional wage theft and labor trafficking cases across California.

'Beach Takeover Shooting' Teen Arrested | 17 Puppies Rescued In Walmart Lot | Vulture Celebrated: Patch PM

ALSO: East Bay city opens women's sports bar, drunk boaters arrested by the dozen, felon with two guns gets pulled over for a DUI.

Smoke Alarms Save Family, Fire Claims Beloved Cat In North Bay Blaze

Smoke alarms alerted sleeping residents before firefighters contained the blaze and kept it from spreading Thursday.

Opening Petaluma's Budget Books: Workshop 'Follows The Clucking Money'

Follow the money with a blueprint of revenues and finances at Urban Chat's latest civic workshop on July 15.

Rotary Clubs Across District 5130 Expand Partnership with Simple Gesture

Growing collaboration helps address food insecurity through year-round neighborhood food collections

Carl's Jr. Fire Causes $200K Damage: Santa Rosa PD

Carl's Jr. fire causes $200,000 damage in Santa Rosa.

4 Teens, 2 Wanted For Felonies, Arrested In Target Grand Theft Chase

Four Santa Rosa teenagers suspected of grand theft, including two wanted on felony warrants, were arrested Friday in Petaluma.

Petaluma Cinema Bets Really Big Screens Beat Living Rooms: Report

Petaluma's Boulevard Cinemas expands with IMAX and ScreenX as the locally based theater chain invests in premium technology.

Where To Find First Responder Discounts Near Petaluma

From a brand partner: Explore local businesses that offer savings and special deals for law enforcement, firefighters and EMTs.

North Bay 13-Year-Old Turns Brother's Overdose Into Life-Saving Mission

After her brother died from fentanyl, a 13-year-old is teaching overdose prevention and heading to a national conference alongside DEA, FBI.

Petaluma Planners Weigh Scott Ranch Pool-Hot Tub Ban And Building A Business Hub

The Planning Commission is set to consider two high-profile proposals: lifting a swimming pool ban and a Lakeville business incubator.

Fair Cooldown Tent And 2 More Summer Moves Worth Knowing: Relax & Refresh, Petaluma

A remodeled fitness club, a fairgrounds relaxation spot, and a city pathway naming drive are there for Petaluma residents this summer.

Watch: Glowing Neon Chick Returns To Petaluma Skyline

More than 150 people gathered to celebrate the restoration of one of Petaluma's most recognizable vintage signs and community campaign.

A Lifetime Of Pasta And Accordions: John Volpi Dies At 90

Longtime Volpi’s Ristorante steward, musician, coach, and community leader spent nearly nine decades shaping Petaluma traditions.

Implant May Help Parkinson's Patients Walk Better, Reduce Falls: UCSF Study

New brain implant adjusts stimulation in real time as patients move, improving walking patterns and reducing falls in early studies.

Grocery Outlet Asks Petaluma To Turn Grocery Lists Into Community Fundraiser

The store will offer live music, pancakes, hot dogs, shaved ice, and family fun while raising money for Una Vida.

Plan To Save Agriculture In Sonoma County Unveiled

County declares agriculture critical infrastructure to aid farmers, ranchers, and working lands amid economic, labor, and climate change.

Not A Typical Hazmat Call: 'Byproducts' Cover Petaluma Roadway

Petaluma police say no crash was involved after a trailer carrying beef products spilled animal byproducts onto Petaluma Boulevard North.

Petaluma's Big Open-Yard Treasure Hunt Returns June 13

More than 20 neighborhood sales will connect bargain hunters with reusable goods while keeping furniture, clothing, tools, and collectibles.

Brush Fire In Petaluma: If You See Smoke

Brush fire near Hayes Water Tower.

Masked Cigarette Theft Sparks Arrest, Debate As Petaluma Police Continue Search

How a pack of cigarettes turned into an arrest at a Petaluma 7-Eleven and then an online debate over FLOCK cameras.

Long-Stalled Petaluma Trestle Revival Launched

Behind rusting rails, Petaluma residents see a chance to reclaim a landmark before it slips further into decay.

City Counts Registered Sex Offenders: Sonoma County

Police checked dozens of registered sex offenders across Rohnert Park Thursday, drawing attention to local numbers.

Petaluma Riverfront Trestle Campaign Ready To Launch

Community organizers form a new committee to push immediate action on the aging Petaluma railroad trestle.

Residents Escape As Flames Rip Through Home In Quiet Petaluma Neighborhood

An early-morning house fire prompts a 2-alarm response in Petaluma.

Pilot Makes A Surprise Petaluma Landing — In The River

Small aircraft flipped during a water-landing practice flight, leaving the pilot stranded in the Petaluma River.

Northern California Gas Prices Top $6 As Food Truck Owners Feel The Squeeze

At Modesto's downtown Grub Hub food truck park, vendors say the pain at the pump is affecting far more than their personal commutes.

Massive Swarm Of Quakes Shake NorCal: Did You Feel It?

More than a dozen earthquakes shook Sonoma County in less than 24 hours including one in Healdsburg.

SMART Advances Rail Plan: What's Next In Sonoma County

A local business owner wants to freeze the start of SMART construction, staging a fight ahead of groundbreaking, tax vote.

Petaluma Green Leaders Invite Crowds To Celebrate

Petaluma gathers to celebrate certified green businesses advancing sustainability and cost-saving practices.

Search For Missing Petaluma Teen Ends

A 16-year-old is back at home "safe and in good health" after an urgent search.

Haunting Petaluma Child Murder Investigation Renewed With Newsom Reward

Sonoma County Sheriff seeks to renew investigation into the 30-year-old cold case of Georgia Moses, missing and then found dead in 1997.

Police Still Searching For Missing At-Risk Teen

Authorities say 16-year-old left home without notice. He was last seen downtown and may have traveled to Windsor or remained in town.

Army Veteran With Petaluma Roots Faces Trial Over "Spokane 9" Protest

A jury will weigh whether a Facebook call to protest can support a federal conspiracy conviction, in a case drawing scrutiny over dissent.

Mill Valley Homeowner Aims To Get Ahead Of AI By Selling His Estate For Equity In Anthropic

It's a 14-acre estate in Mill Valley, and the homeowner priced it for about $8 million.

E-Moto Chase Leads To A Petaluma Junior High

Petaluma police pursued a black and orange e-moto before ending the chase when the driver ducked into a junior high.

PPD Asks For Help Locating Missing Woman

Petaluma Police Department is asking for help locating a woman whose safety is unknown.

Streets Lined With Eggs & Butter, Unlikely Art Gallery, Neon Chicks, No River Hootenany: How Petaluma Parties

Residents and visitors pack downtown for parade, art, and local pride. Just make sure to have a designated driver and look for detours.

'Big Ole Blimp' Is Not UFO (Or Blimp, Actually)

Petaluma police chime in about unidentifiable object sightings across Sonoma skies last week, sparking alarm and curiosity, sometimes both.

Race To Save Stranded Bovine, Beloved Lucy

Rescuers specialized in big animal incidents fought terrain and time to rescue Lucy from thick blackberry bramble and fencing.