After Years Of Uncertainty, SMART Tax Clears Key Hurdle — Now What?

Marin and Sonoma county voters appear to have reauthorized SMART’s quarter-cent sales tax for 30 more years.

Loaded 'Ghost Gun,' Cocaine Found On 2 Sonoma County Men Arrested In Shopping Center Parking Lot: Police

One suspect had an outstanding warrant and was carrying an untraceable firearm with no serial number, police said.

Elderly Couple Lose $28K To Scammers Posing As Fed Agents: Sonoma County Sheriff

Deputies stopped a would-be courier in suspected fake federal detainee scam that defrauded an elderly couple of $28K.

Watch: Suspects In Rohnert Park Double Hit-And-Run Arrested, 1 Victim In Intensive Care

Detectives arrest hit-and-run suspect and alleged passenger after locating vehicle tied to crash that left one youth in intensive care.

Eight Ball Tavern Wins Approval For Food Truck

Cotati approves food truck program at Eight Ball Tavern on the heels of a city-wide policy.

SUV Driver Sought After Hitting 2 Minors On Scooter, Fleeing Scene

The driver allegedly fled without trying to help, police said.

California Sues Former 23andMe Over 2023 Ancestry And Genetic Data Breach

Information included health data, genetic risk factors, biological relatives, ancestry, and ethnicity.

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.

Solo Deputy Attacked In Rohnert Park

A Sonoma County deputy suffered a fractured elbow after a man on probation allegedly fought deputies during a chaotic arrest.

Man Detained After Standoff Atop Sonoma County Bus

He was booked into the Sonoma County Main Jail on suspicion of drug paraphernalia and being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Rohnert Park Police Raid Helps Expose Sonoma County Theft Network

Crackdown nets arrests across Sonoma County as investigators pursue shoplifting crews suspected in repeat theft and resale operations.

Fire, Smoke Reported Tuesday Morning Around Sonoma County

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

North Bay Man Drives Off 500 Foot Cliff On Highway 1 In Santa Cruz County: Police

The cause of the crash remains under investigation; authorities said it is unknown whether alcohol or drugs were factors.

Warnings, Resources Amid Wind-Driven Hazards Escalating Across Northern California

Strong offshore winds across the North Bay trigger deadly debris incidents, serious injuries, and a surge in emergency responses.

Man Killed By Falling Tree Branch Amid Strong Winds In Santa Rosa

He was taken to a local hospital where he died, officials said.

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

ALSO: 38 ghost guns and 600 rounds of ammo, bat-wielding suspect, masked robbers with hammers raid mall kiosk, and teen launches ALS kit.

Bat-Wielding Man Suspected In Workplace Attack: Santa Rosa Police

Police say a man chased and beat another man with a bat in a workplace parking lot.

California State University Introduces New Degree Programs That Can Be Completed In 3 Years

There is a growing concern among college graduates about what kind of future may be waiting for them.

Honors Captured By Sonoma County Architecture Students

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

Wheelchair Hit & Run: Police Make 2nd Arrest In Santa Rosa

An 18-year-old woman was the second person arrested in connection with a hit-and-run collision that killed a man in a wheelchair.

Jason Collins, The NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Dies At 47 From Brain Cancer

Collins announced he was diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma in December, which has an extremely low survival rate.

Deadly Wheelchair Collision Suspect Arrested In Santa Rosa

Police arrest a Santa Rosa man after investigators track his pickup in a fatal West College Avenue hit-and-run.

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.

Backyard Discovery Follows Armed Late-Night Fight

Police say a late-night argument escalated when a man pulled out a handgun.

In-N-Out Burger Graffiti, Assault Suspect Sparks Police Hunt Across Sonoma County

Police track vandalism suspect across Sonoma County after alleged assault and standoff arrest at a Rohnert Park In-And-Out Burger.

Man Accused Of 14th Vehicle Theft Allegedly Rams Into 2 Police Cruisers

A man with over a dozen prior arrests for vehicle theft was accused of stealing a vehicle in Santa Rosa and damaging two cop cars.

Sonoma County Airport Adds Three Nonstop (Seasonal) Flights

Alaska Airlines expands Sonoma County air service wsith three new nonstop routes.

Update: 2nd Arrest In Cinco De Mayo Shooting

Rohnert Park suspect arrested in shooting outside Roseland Cinco de Mayo celebration that critically wounded one man.

What Just Opened Inside Sonoma County’s Biggest Casino

The Sonoma County casino unveils a $1 billion expansion with new restaurants, a smoke-free gaming floor, and a rooftop dining venue .

Corrupt Cops In HWY-101 Shakedown Scheme Sentenced

Rohnert Park police sentenced Wednesday in drug shakedown scheme.

Retail Theft Suspects Arrested In Santa Rosa After Deputy Chase, Crash

The incident began at around 3 p.m. at a Home Depot in Windsor.

Shooting Near Santa Rosa Cinco De Mayo Festival Injures 1

Police said the officers saw a man who had been shot running towards them. The victim was given medical aid and taken to the hospital.

Shooting Follows Cinco Mayo Festival

Police investigate parking lot confrontation that escalated into gunfire near during Cinco de Mayo festivities.

Tech Regulation Gets Personal: How Tom Steyer’s Brother Could Shape California’s AI Future

As California debates AI policy, a powerful family connection raises questions about influence over tech regulation and governance.

Man Arrested After Firing Unregistered Gun Out Of Vehicle: Santa Rosa PD

The man was arrested Friday night, according to police.

Jury Convicts Sonoma County Man In 1973 Murder: Report

Decades-old San Rafael killing reaches verdict after DNA evidence revives long-cold case.

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

ALSO: Pedaling against parkinson’s a personal fight in bay area, an Irish get-down, art studio tour, pedaling against Parkinson's.

Haunting Sonoma County Child Murder Investigation Renewed With Reward

Sonoma County Sheriff seeks to renew investigation into the 30-year-old cold case of Georgia Moses, missing and then found dead in 1997.

No Sign Of Stopping: Max Sentence For Repeat Assaults

Repeat assaults, violated court orders, and escalating violence drive maximum prison sentence.

Sonoma County Rock Climber Rescued By Helicopter After 15-Foot Fall At Coastal Park

The victim had reportedly fallen about 15 feet and was suspected of having a broken foot, the Sheriff's Office said.