Silver Alert For Missing Sonoma Co At-Risk Man

Missing man was last seen about 10:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of Pheasant Lane and Wikiup Drive in the community of Larkfield.

Flower-Seller Viral Video Police Response Will Be Investigated: Watch

Santa Rosa's chief of police said the department will review police handling of a confrontation between a panhandler and flower vendor.

Quake Swarm Rattles North Bay Throughout The Night And Morning

A new series of earthquakes shook the North Bay overnight from Sunday into Monday.

A Man Stops For A Snack And Becomes A Multi-Millionaire With One Scratch

A Sebastopol 76 station sold a $5 million ticket. Rohnert Park, Cotati, and Santa Rosa stores also sold winning scratcher tickets in 2025.

Blast Off! Sonoma Students Launch Satellite Thursday

Public watch party scheduled 9:30 a.m. on Zoom to see satellite "roughly the size of a loaf of bread" built by Sonoma State students soar.

'Hoop For Change' Fundraiser Canceled For Sonoma County

A nonprofit organization that supports low-income students pay for college will host their other scheduled event in Marin County.

Nurses To Picket At Major Santa Rosa Hospital, Protesting Layoffs And A.I. In Medical Care

Union nurses will protest outside 22 facilities across California, claiming the hospitals are putting profits and politics before patients.

Homeless Population Drops, But Homeless Families On The Rise In Sonoma County

The Department of Health and Human Services released the most recent point-in-time count.

Photos: Cotati Sisters Crowned Cutest Little Chicks In Town

The Jenkins sisters, Aniya, 2, and her big sister, Aurora, 3, stole the judges' hearts. Congratulations, girls!

Sonoma County Fair Cancels Live Horse Racing For 2025

The difficult decision follows the cancellation of live horse racing in the Northern Circuit of California.

Serving With Heart: A Police Officer’s Commitment To Community Safety

Officer Davis Fox shares his experiences with the Cotati Police Department and what serving the community means to him.

3.4-Mile SMART Pathway To Open From Rohnert Park To Santa Rosa

Here's how to be among the first to walk or ride the newly completed segments.

SMART To Celebrate New Pedestrian Pathway Segments

Community events are planned to celebrate the new pedestrian/bike paths between Rohnert Park and Santa Rosa and from Petaluma to Penngrove.

$30 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Bay Area

The current top jackpot available in California is $320 million.

YouTube Star In Sonoma County For World Premiere

Influencer Ruby Slots joined Graton Resort & Casino's celebration of the newest "Wheel of Fortune" game based on the popular game show.

Santa Rosa CHP Officers Assist In Tomales Sea Lion Rescue

The photos showed the sea lion sitting on the raised wall of the home next door to the Catholic Church of the Assumption at 26825 Main St.

Coroner Identifies 4 Family Members Found Fatally Shot In Santa Rosa Home

Authorities have identified four people who were found dead in a Santa Rosa mobile home last week.

Start 2025 With 120 Meteors An Hour Over Rohnert Park, Cotati

The Quadrantid meteor shower is known for bright fireballs—explosions of light and color that persist longer than an average meteor streak.

Tension Grows Among Bay Area Crab Fishermen To Find Whale-Safe Alternative Crabbing Methods

State regulators say the prevalence of marine life including humpback whales is too high for crab fishing to begin.

A Distant Mt. Tam Bathed In Light: Photo Of The Day

The summit of Mt. Tamalpais is bathed in gold.

Photos: Community Embraces Return Of Luther Burbank Rose Parade

Seventy-five floats and other entries paraded through the downtown area as spectators gazed in anticipation. See our photo gallery here.

Rohnert Park's Party On The Plaza Reveals Summer Lineup

Party on the Plaza & Farmers' Market will take over City Center Plaza each Friday evening, beginning June 7.

Rohnert Park Memorial Day Ceremony Slated For May 27

The Rohnert Park Community Center invites neighbors to participate in a remembrance ceremony for Memorial Day.

Greater Yellowlegs Checks Out Marina Real Estate: Photo Of The Day

Jeanne Johnson photographed this bird on a Audubon Walk "led by a very informative marine biologist."

Photo: Graton's Lana Rivera Among 20 'Inspiring Women of SF' Honored

Graton Resort & Casino President Lana Rivera was honored alongside U.S. Rep. Anna Eschoo, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, and others.

Former Blockbuster Employee Opens Free Movie Library

The Free Blockbuster box, a mini library with movies not books, is in Rohnert Park and one of three in the Bay Area.

Graton's Enchanting Dragon Float Shines In SF Parade: Photo Of The Day

The Sonoma County-based Graton team enters a float annually in San Francisco's Chinese New Year parade.

Photos: Lion Dance At Graton Resort & Casino Marks Lunar New Year

In Chinese tradition, a good performance is viewed to bring good luck and happiness.

Climate Adaption For California Winegrowers Focus Of 1-Day Conference

The "Agriculture and Climate Conference: Adapting Today for Tomorrow’s Changes" conference will be held in Santa Rosa.

'Thank You, Santa Rosa': Photo Of The Day

The toys will be distributed at multiple resource fairs early this year in Roseland, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department.

Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Rohnert Park-Cotati?

Let us know where the holiday lights shine the brightest.

Guy Fieri, Celebrity Chefs Raise Over $1.5M For Maui Recovery, Relief

All net proceeds of the Chefs for Maui event went to Foodservice Workers of Maui and The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division.

Map: Thousands In Sonoma County Hit By Power Outage

The electricity went out at 12:11 p.m. Thursday in an unplanned PG&E outage. A map shows the impacted area.

Patch Wants To Feature Your Best Photos Of Rohnert Park, Cotati

Share your awesome photos of Rohnert Park and Cotati with Patch. Here's how to do it.

5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Rohnert Park-Cotati Area

Looking for ways to serve your community? Here are five organizations that are always in need of volunteers and donations.

Sonoma County Behavioral Health To Host Job Fair

A signing bonus of up to $15,000 is available for certain positions. Here's what to know.

Rohnert Park Families Encouraged To Walk, Roll To School Wednesday

The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety offers tips for parents, students and drivers for "Walk And Roll To School" day on Wednesday.

Here's How Many Scam Attempts Reported In Rohnert Park: PG&E

PG&E has received 29,000 such reports so far in 2023, compared to 10,000 at the same time last year. Here's how many Rohnert Park has had.

City Invites All To A Community Design Workshop

Residents can give input on future park improvements to Civic Center Park and Putnam Park during the Sept. 16 event.

County Sheriff's Office Hiring Bilingual Correctional Deputies

Correctional deputies earn over $100,000 a year, and receive full benefits and a county retirement plan.