Lost Dog Reunited By CHP With Grateful Owner

A wandering dog on the freeway is home safely after busy roadway rescue.

Investigators Search For Answers After Fatal Crash In Rural Sonoma County

Investigators continue examining what caused a pickup truck to leave the roadway Thursday morning near Santa Rosa.

Sonoma State Rebuilds Athletics With High-Stakes Investment

University leaders say revived athletics will support enrollment, campus life, fundraising, and regional engagement efforts.

Meth, Guns Seized In 2 Sonoma County Busts

Authorities recovered suspected methamphetamine, cocaine, and illegal firearms during separate Sonoma County investigations this month.

Scouts Write 250 Letters To Veterans | Councilwoman Attacked, Robbed | Rapper Charged For Fireworks: Patch PM

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Thursday Night Fire Forces Rapid 4-Plex Evacuations In Rohnert Park

Flames threatened a 4-plex apartment Thursday night in Rohnert Park.

Staged Immigration Raid Film Scene Prompts Warning

City urges residents not to mistake realistic movie filming for actual federal immigration enforcement activity Thursday.

Wine Country Town Hall Targets Super El Niño Threats

State senator assembles leading weather experts to explain storm risks, flooding, wildfire impacts, and emergency preparedness statewide.

Free Cookbook Giveaway, Community Share Table At Sonoma County Farmers Market

A new monthly sharing event at Santa Rosa's farmers market begins with free cookbooks before expanding seasonally.

After 3 Decades As The Chairman, Greg Sarris Is Stepping Down At Graton Rancheria, Maybe

After more than three decades, Graton Chairman Greg Sarris plans to step down as Graton Rancheria completes a $1 billion casino expansion.

Arrest In Crash That Killed Mother, Baby | Deputy Accused Of Sexual Assault | Lil Pig Needs A Home: Patch PM

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Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In SMART Train Collision

Police are investigating what led to the early morning collision involving a SMART train and a woman who was severely injured.

Inmate Dies Suddenly Inside Sonoma County Jail Cell

A Marin County coroner now investigates Sonoma County's first in-custody jail death since 2024 under protocol.

Family Seeks Help To Honor Slain Mother With Final Loving Tribute In Sonoma County

Loved ones remember Sonoma County mother for compassion, community service, adventurous spirit, and unwavering love for wildlife.

Active Shooter Training Today In Rohnert Park

Residents near Rancho Cotate High School may hear loud noises today.

Sonoma County Names Pandemic Leader As Health Officer

Dr. Mia Shim brings decades of leadership and COVID-19 response experience to Sonoma County's top health role.

Rotary Clubs Across District 5130 Expand Partnership with Simple Gesture

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

Tiny Cries Spark Unusual Storm Drain Rescue In Rohnert Park

Baby quail were rescued from a storm drain and reunited with their mother by police with neighbors' help.

After Revenge-Torching Yard, Woman's Car Runs Out Of Gas

Investigators say a dispute at a nearby party escalated into a gasoline-fueled fire that injured a bystander and led to two arrests.

Carl's Jr. Kitchen Norcal Fire Causes $200,000 Damage

A fire believed to have started in a kitchen exhaust system caused extensive damage to a Santa Rosa Carl's Jr.

Food Celeb Guy Fieri Makes Surprising Move To NASCAR

The celebrity chef will help shape fan engagement, content, and branded merchandise as the NASCAR Cup Series team expands its business.

Mass Graves, Hundreds Of Dogs Missing And No Arrests: 5 Things To Know About CA Animal Cruelty Investigation

As investigators continue to search for animal remains at Miranda's Rescue. The animals were sent to the organization by shelters.

Investigation Into Missing Miranda Rescue Dogs Now Targeting Bigger Question

Authorities have found only a fraction of animals turned over to Miranda's Rescue in Humboldt County.

Where To Watch Soccer's Biggest Summer Tournament In Rohnert Park

From a brand partner: Bars, restaurants and gathering spots where fans can catch the action throughout July.

Charles Schulz Airport Ends 'Take A Ticket,' Switches To License Plate Readers

New parking technology lets drivers enter and leave without tickets, but the system will capture and store license plate data.

Where To Find First Responder Discounts Near Rohnert Park

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

Rohnert Park Grad Turns Barbershop Into Business Built On Relationships

A young Rohnert Park entrepreneur turned a curiosity into a thriving barber shop where community connections matter as much as haircuts.

Local Fire Agencies Grappling With Soaring Apparatus Costs Warn CA Lawmakers

California fire agencies warn that soaring costs, years-long delivery delays, and market consolidation are straining emergency response.

DUI Checkpoint Uncovers More Than Drunk Drivers In North Bay

Police arrested three suspected drunk drivers and cited dozens of motorists during a 4-hour checkpoint.

Ugly Dogs Chase World Title In Sonoma County Contest Open Now

Entries are open for the 2026 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, celebrating rescue dogs, unusual looks, and inner beauty.

The Wagon Wheel's Final Call AKA ‘Come For One, Stay For Too Many’: The After Hours

Santa Rosa’s Wagon Wheel closed after last call Sunday. An emotional final weekend brought former patrons back and attracted new ones.

Scotland Fire Jumps To 1.5 Acres Sunday

Firefighters stopped forward progress on the vegetation fire near Los Alamos Road Sunday.

French Bulldog Rescue Highlights Uses Of Flock Surveillance In Bay Area

The identification of two people using Flock video and license plate readers, or ALPRs, highlights public surveillance.

PG&E Outage Closes SRJC Santa Rosa Campus

PG&E outage forces Santa Rosa campus closure and shifts employees to remote work.

Rohnert Park Sex Offender Sweep, 1 Finding Escalates

Rohnert Park police checked dozens of registered sex offenders across the city Thursday. The town is home to 61 registered offenders.

Fire, Smoke Reported Tuesday Morning Around Sonoma County

Small fires and prescribed burns across Northern Sonoma County contribute to widespread smoke conditions.

Pole-Dancing Squirrel | Boy Dives In Water To Save Pelican | Workplace Attack: Patch PM

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Honors Captured By Sonoma County Architecture Students

Santa Rosa Junior College architecture students win major statewide design competition honor.

Stay Clear Of West College Ave and Clover Drive: Santa Rosa Police

SRPD are warning the public to stay clear of the area around West College Avenue and Clover Drive, the scene of a major vehicle collision.

Local Jeweler Stars In 'Prada 2' | Large Quake | Teens Accused Of Killing Bystander At Party: Patch PM

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