At 12, Talented Violinist Becomes Santa Rosa Youth Symphony's Youngest Concertmaster

"I saw my friend playing and it was really beautiful, and I thought I just want to be like that," said Henry Miller.

Zach Powers Of Sebastopol Named Housing Hero Of The Month

See videos of Zach Powers of Sebastopol and Erin McDermott of Rohnert Park sharing their stories and experiences.

Santa Rosa Lights Courthouse Square Green In Support Of Veterans

The city of Santa Rosa is participating in Operation Green Light for Veterans by lighting Courthouse Square green from Nov. 7-13.

When Is Sunset In Rohnert Park, Cotati As Daylight Saving Time Ends?

Here's what time the sun will set Sunday and when the sun will rise Monday once we "fall back."

PG&E Conducting Aerial Patrols Above Cotati, Sonoma County

Flights may be as low as 300 feet and could be between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Aging Farmers Looking To Retire Stumped By Lack Of Buyers For Their Business

To a stranger, it may seem like just another patch of land but, for Wayne James and his sister Lee, it's heaven on earth.

Pumpkin Patches Near Rohnert Park, Cotati

Pumpkin season has arrived. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Rohnert Park and Cotati.

Power Outage Affects Rohnert Park's F Section

The outage started Tuesday night and was still impacting some customers Wednesday.

Rohnert Park Student Awarded PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship

The PG&E Corporation Foundation is funding 40 scholarships totaling $250,000 for students pursuing higher education in California.

Congressman Announces Sonoma County Public Safety Heroes For 2022

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson honored SRPD's Special Enforcement Team, SRPD Officer Westin Schindler and Just1Mike founders Bob & Kristy Brindley.

Sonoma County Fire Stations Upgrade With DIY Solar-Powered Generators

It could prove to be a life-saving tool in the field, but building it won't be easy.

Sonoma County's Largest Book Sale Returns: 50,000 Books, DVDs And CDs

The Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries book fair takes place over four days — including a half-price day and a bag day for $5/bag.

Cotati Becomes 1st In Sonoma County To Get Electric Cop Car

The city bought a new electric police patrol car, the first fully-equipped electric police cruiser being put into service in the county.

Pick Of The Patch: Where To Find A Pumpkin Near Rohnert Park, Cotati

Pumpkin season is almost here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Rohnert Park and Cotati.

$3.5M Donated By Federated Indians Of Graton Rancheria For New Library

The donation from Graton Rancheria helps close the construction gap for a new Sonoma County Library in Roseland.

Educators In Sonoma County Get Free Dunkin' Coffee Sept. 1

As teachers return to campus, Dunkin' is introducing a special offer in celebration of local educators.

Rohnert Park Seeks Applicants For Community Round Table

The Community Round Table works together to provide feedback and recommendations to the Director of Public Safety.

Pack A Patrol Car: School Supplies Collected In Rohnert Park

Rohnert Park police & Rohnert Park-Cotati Rotary are accepting donations of pens, crayons, notebooks & more at Party on Plaza Aug. 19 & 26.

PG&E Reminds North Bay Customers To Sign Up For PSPS Address Alerts

Customers who signed up before June 2022 for alerts about Public Safety Power Shutoffs for addresses other than their own must re-enroll.

Russian River Recreational Users Warned Of Harmful Algal Blooms

Children and dogs are particularly susceptible to serious health impacts.

Cyclists Object To Closure Of Joe Rodota Trail Over Homeless Encampment

Santa Rosa cyclist Janelle Black doesn't understand what she described as a panicked response.

July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Rohnert Park & Cotati

See Patch’s guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Rohnert Park, Cotati & the North Bay.

Fireworks Near Me: Rohnert Park's July 4th 2022

See where to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows, parades and other events in and around Rohnert Park & the North Bay.

Flock Of 'Birds' To Land In Santa Rosa

Bird's Electric Scooter Share Pilot Program launches Friday in Santa Rosa. Here's what to know.

New Way To Report Fireworks In Rohnert Park

Rohnert Park is no longer using the Nail 'Em app. Here's how Rohnert Park DPS says you can report illegal fireworks.

July 4th Fireworks 2022 In Rohnert Park

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Rohnert Park & North Bay.

'Fireworks Turn-In' Event Planned In Rohnert Park

"The event is an opportunity for residents to surrender any fireworks they may have left over from previous years with no questions asked."

Sonoma Co. Pauses Short-Term Rentals

Sonoma County will not approve new vacation rental applications for roughly the next six weeks.

Meet Your 2022 Sonoma County Bike Champion Of The Year

Juan Chavez has inspired hundreds of people throughout Sonoma County to come together on bikes and build a joyous and diverse community.

Girl Scouts of Northern California Closes Its 2022 Cookie Season

That's a wrap!

Rohnert Park & Cotati Easter Event Guide 2022

Find egg hunts, bunny brunches, spring festivals & more in Rohnert Park, Cotati and throughout North Bay communities.

Cotati-Rohnert Park Teachers Return To Work

Teachers in Sonoma County returned to their classrooms Friday, after six-day strike over increased pay.

GoFundMe Campaign Raises Money For Cotati, Rohnert Park Teachers

As of Tuesday evening, the "Support Rohnert Park Cotati Teachers" GoFundMe campaign had garnered more than $21,000.

Abandoned North Coast Rail Line Set To Become More Than 300 Miles Of Trail

It will become the longest “rail trail” in the United States.

Sonoma Co. Readies For 'Extreme Drought' Town Hall

The virtual town hall is scheduled for Thursday night.

Fatal North Bay Motorcycle Crash Victim ID'd

The fatal crash was reported just after 6:30 a.m. Monday on southbound U.S. Highway 101 south of San Antonio Road.

10 Ways To Help Ukraine From Rohnert Park

Golden Staters are banding together to send aid to Ukrainians as Russia's invasion continues. Here's how you can get involved.

Sonoma County Hate Group Ties Trigger Yoga Teacher's Firing

Kelly Johnson's ties to antisemitic digital media company propagating hate-fueled disinformation cited.

Pocket Park Virtual Meeting February 26 In City Of Cotati

Pocket Park is getting a makeover, and the city wants your input.

19th Annual National Arts Program Opens In Santa Rosa

This year's exhibition features 185 works by artists of all ages and levels of experience.