Authorities believe the woman took the dog without the owner's permission.
A man was arrested in Petaluma for having a concealed 45-caliber Glock semi-automatic pistol.
A pit bull mix was fatally shot and two Santa Rosa residents suspected of trespassing were arrested.
Investigators continue to look for what caused the Saturday morning blaze that displaced the residents.
Ultimately, officers entered the home and took Ronald Shipley into custody.
Gadiel Cortez-Diaz was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, reckless driving, reckless evading and open alcohol containers.
A routine police traffic check comes to an unusual end when after driver pulled into a parking lot next to the Petaluma Police Department.
For the second night in a row, officers chased DUI suspects in Petaluma.
Police also found suspected methamphetamine packaged for sale.
The man stole over $900 in medications and had fentanyl, police said.
Health risks from smoke caused by the Pickett fire prompt Bay Area Air District to extend warnings to Sonoma, Napa, and Solano counties.
Temperatures lower Saturday, but Sonoma County cities urged to sign up for alerts and have a “go-bag” ready due to the Pickett Fire.
Police characterized the incident as an organized retail theft.
Her blood-alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit, and she had methamphetamine in her vehicle, police said.
Authorities also found methamphetamine, explosive-making materials and drug paraphernalia, police said.
A 60-year-old Sonoma woman was arrested in Petaluma for allegedly leading police on a slow-speed chase on speeds as slow as 3 mph.
Joyce Kristin Albino was last seen around 11 a.m. July 22 on the Santa Rosa Junior College Petaluma campus, police said.
A caller reported seeing the man enter private backyards, examine porches, and attempt to access more properties.
Fire consumed a fifth-wheel recreational vehicle and threatened a residence, according to the Petaluma Fire Department.
A 14-year-old passenger died, according to police, who said the 17-year-old driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter.
To reduce fire risk, residents of Petaluma are encouraged to bring vegetation from their properties at no cost.
"Excessive speed is a leading factor in many serious crashes — and it’s 100% preventable," the department said Tuesday.
The vehicle was found in bushes off Laughlin Road at the southeastern corner of Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport.
Anyone who saw or has video or other evidence regarding the crash is asked to contact police.
The incident happened when a maintenance worker triggered the device while mowing the lawn, police noted.
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad responded to the scene, police said.
The card is not a ticket or a scam, police said.
A concerned person called first responders about a driver who had been stopped for an extended period at an intersection, police said.
Firefighters responded quickly to the fire, which was first reported at 1:52 p.m.
Three teens were cited in connection with the incident, according to police.
The woman worked with police, allowing to detectives to watch as the thief stole what he thought was a box of her money, authorities said.
The suspect demanded the victim's property at gunpoint before shooting him in the hand and leg and fleeing.
Petaluma Fire Department paramedics responded and declared the man dead at the scene.
The driver's blood-alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit, police said.
The federal indictment accuses Kenneth Mattson of wire fraud, money laundering and obstruction of justice.
Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a 7-Eleven at gunpoint early Friday morning in Petaluma, according to Petaluma police.
The victim was treated for minor injuries by the fire department.
One victim, now almost 80, was swindled out of her life savings.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Petaluma on Friday for attempting a strong-arm robbery of another teen, police said.
The man attacked another person Friday, according to police.