DNA evidence leads cops to rape suspect; student convicted in bomb threat; police chase; and other North Bay police, fire and court news.
Dr. Thomas Keller is charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of four patients and elder abuse of a fifth patient who later died.
Twilight in Rohnert Park brings some magical sights.
Bail for Dr. Thomas Keller, who is being held in Sonoma County Jail, is set at $12 million.
The FBI identified a former student as the person who solicited and paid for threats made by an Israeli man on the Dark Web, police said
Authorities say the woman was driving at an unsafe speed in the crash on Bodega Highway at Watertrough Road.
Fatal injuries were reported when a vehicle crashed into a brick wall and possibly a house near Sebastopol, according to CHP.
The grieving family of Dondiego Hermilo "Milo" Andrade, 55, told the judge he was killed "over a car door ding" in a parking lot.
California Highway Patrol issued a sig-alert and advised drivers to avoid using Stony Point Road from Cotati to Petaluma.
The Santa Rosa Police Department's gang crimes team is investigating the incident that left two men hospitalized.
The popular festival delivered another year of music, dancing, fashion, food and fun — while also honoring first responders.
Officer accused in burglary; bicyclist dies in crash; freeway fires; and other North Bay police, fire and court news.
The 27-year-old threatened to kill deputies who responded to Bartlett's Market, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
Buses in an auto storage yard burned in the fire just west of U.S. Highway 101 in southwest Santa Rosa.
Cigarette causes wildfire; police standoff; RVs cleared from park & ride; and other North Bay police, fire and court news.
Today's headlines from across the North Bay.
Rohnert Park's police chief spoke with Patch about the city's ban on overnight parking at lots such as Roberts Lake Rd. at the SMART tracks.
Animal shelters across the country, including in Rohnert Park, are participating in Clear the Shelters Day Saturday, Aug. 17.
The California Judicial Council is doling out $75 million between 16 county courts across the state, including Sonoma County.
The Contra Costa County DA's Office is welcoming its newest member, a dog who helps victims of crime and knows English and Spanish commands.
Multiple brush and house fires; passenger dies in police chase; rape investigated; and other North Bay police, fire and court news.
Officers chased the burglary suspects around school grounds until three were in custody.
The shoplifting suspect is accused of brandishing a knife at Santa Rosa Plaza mall security guards and at the deputy, according to police.
Niche released its latest school rankings Monday, just in time for back-to-school. See the rankings for Rohnert Park and Cotati schools.
A handgun found in the 68-year-old's home is believed to be the murder weapon, police said.
A Novato man, a Petaluma man and a Rohnert Park woman were arrested in the suspected DUI incidents, police said.
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School officials notified Rohnert Park police that a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a walking path.
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The chase went down after Friedman's Home Improvement on Santa Rosa Avenue reported the theft, the sheriff's office said.
Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick appeared as planned Friday night at a largescale Latino event held monthly at Graton Resort and Casino.
Police said a man was shot dead by his neighbor in the first homicide in the small Sonoma County city in 24 years.
When's the first day of school in Rohnert Park and Cotati? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.
Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick is slated to appear before a crowd of 2,000 at Graton Resort and Casino, organizers said.
Santa Rosa police said numerous tips were received from the public which helped investigators identify the suspect.
Authorities have identified the bicyclist as a 39-year-old Santa Rosa man.
Driver suspected of meth crashes into house; fifth SMART train fatality; Suisun standoff; North Bay police, fire and court news.
"It's unconscionable such brazen client abuse would take place in just one Massage Envy franchise — let alone multiple locations across CA"
Free meals — breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack — are served during summertime at the Rohnert Park Clubhouse.
The fire produced a cloud of dark smoke as it burned dangerously close to Edgewood Apartments.