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A 16-year-old youth from Cotati was arrested Friday on suspicion of assaulting women on trails in Rohnert Park over the past week, police said.
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A 16-year-old youth from Cotati was arrested Friday on suspicion of assaulting women on trails in Rohnert Park over the past week, police said.
Authorities in Sonoma County on Monday confirmed that one person died in a brush fire that burned 63 acres west of Petaluma.
A federal court convicted two members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club in Sonoma County and a third Angel from Fresno on charges of murder in aid of racketeering this week.
About 100 Sonoma County residents practiced fleeing from a wildfire Saturday morning. It was just a drill but they all knew the threat is all too real.
About 100 residents of Cazadero practiced fleeing from a wildfire Saturday morning. It was just a drill but they all knew the threat is all too real. John Ramos reports. (6-18-22)
Sonoma County supervisors on Monday rejected the pleas of more than a dozen homeowners and rental industry professionals and extended a moratorium on new permits for vacation rental homes for up to a year.
Daniel Suárez became the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday, holding off Chris Buescher for a historic victory at Sonoma Raceway.
Sonoma County Assistant Sheriff Eddie Engram in Tuesday's election is right on the razor's edge between winning the race for sheriff or having to go to a November runoff election, with more ballots still to be counted.
The 12th edition of the intimate Huichica Music Festival kicks off at the Gundlach Bundschu Winery in Sonoma Friday with headliners ESG, Midlake, the Allah-Las and more.
Cal Fire said three of the top five deadliest wildfires in our state's history happened since 2017, including the Tubbs Fire that tore through Santa Rosa neighborhoods. An effort to 'underground' power lines aims to protect the area from future fires.
California Highway Patrol officers are at the scene of a fatal collision involving a pedestrian Sunday afternoon in Penngrove.
Anne Makovec gives updates on two wildfires burning in the North Bay since Tuesday (6-1-2022)
Crews were able to stop the spread of a grass fire burning near the Sonoma Raceway at Sears Point late Wednesday morning.
A well-known Sonoma County vineyard executive is facing a multi-million-dollar state fine for allegedly removing trees and destroying a small wetland on a rural patch of land east of Cloverdale.
A Healdsburg man was sentenced to eight years in state prison Thursday in connection with two shootings and drug possession, prosecutors said.
Chef Dustin Vallette, owner of The Matheson and president of Sonoma County Winegrowers Karissa Krus talk about the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience. For tickets and information visit healdsburgwineandfood.com.
Sonoma County will not approve new vacation rental applications for roughly the next six weeks after the county Board of Supervisors approved a temporary moratorium Tuesday on processing new permits.
On Tuesday, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a $4.1 million grant for helping several projects that provide services for people earning low incomes and for those who are homeless.
A person was found dead Sunday evening at the bottom of a cliff in the unincorporated Sonoma County community of Sea Ranch, a Cal Fire captain said Monday.
Sonoma County could place a temporary moratorium on vacation rental permits next week under a proposal being considered by the county's board of supervisors.
A Healdsburg City Council member abruptly resigned Monday, citing "housing instability" and "hostile treatment" in her resignation letter.
While the recent rain may have lessened fire danger, Northern California wildfire victims are taking every precaution to prepare for fire season now.
Sonoma County officials announced this week they are ramping up efforts to recruit foster parents and adoptive families to address a shortage of foster homes in the county.
It has now been almost two and half years since the Kincade Fire sparked by PG&E equipment burned across Sonoma County, destroying more than 170 homes. But even as county prosecutors announced a $20 million settlement with the utility, that money doesn't go directly to fire victims - they still have to make their own claims.
After a warm, dry start to April it's suddenly raining again. At least a little bit. But it won't add up to much.
The price of crude oil dropped below $100 per barrel this week for the first time in several months. While it won't have an immediate impact on gas prices in the Bay Area, industry experts say it should in a few weeks.
Federal regulators authorized state-licensed pharmacists Wednesday to prescribe the COVID-19 medication Paxlovid, enabling eligible patients to receive the medication over the counter.
Officials at the San Francisco Zoo are mourning the loss of "Captain EO," who has lived at the zoo's penguin colony since it was founded nearly four decades ago.
Authorities said the suspect "went into details about what he had done" in an interview with investigators.
As California rolls out new tax cuts for legal marijuana growers to provide those who work in the industry relief, many say the black market is still making it difficult to survive in the business.
Fire crews in the South Bay appear to be getting the upper hand on a two-alarm house fire in southeast San Jose near James Franklin Smith Elementary.
A spokesperson for the Santa Clara Valley Water District says customers are finally listening to calls to conserve in the face of a deepening drought.
A cancer diagnosis is something that's difficult to prepare for, if not impossible. One retired Bay Area doctor uses his expertise to ease the recently diagnosed out of that initial period of shock.
Favorable weather early Wednesday aided the fight against a wildfire in California's Gold Country that has forced evacuations in two counties.
San Jose Sharks scout and former NHL defenseman Bryan Marchment died Wednesday in Montreal, his agent said. He was 53.
Ramón Laureano homered for the A's, who failed to complete their first sweep of the season.
Starting Wednesday, Labcorp will begin testing for monkeypox using CDC's orthopoxvirus test, which detects all non-smallpox related orthopoxviruses including monkeypox.
Santa Cruz County health officials on Wednesday announced the county's second probable monkeypox case in a week, with confirmation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still pending.
Borrowers who qualify for existing federal student loan forgiveness programs could see fewer hurdles and less paperwork.
City councilmembers in Oakland Tuesday night voted down an effort to get the public's input on the Oakland A's proposed $12 billion waterfront ballpark district.
The bodies of three people who had jumped into the Sacramento River near Three-Mile Slough Bridge to try and save a child who had fallen into the water have now been recovered.
Overcrowding, aging facilities and a lack of coordination led to nearly 80,000 COVID-19 cases across the state's prison system, according to a report from the University of California, San Francisco, and UC Berkeley.
Investors are monitoring economic data for clues on inflation trajectory, with eye on Friday release of June employment numbers.
Federal regulators authorized state-licensed pharmacists Wednesday to prescribe the COVID-19 medication Paxlovid, enabling eligible patients to receive the medication over the counter.
The price of crude oil dropped below $100 per barrel this week for the first time in several months. While it won't have an immediate impact on gas prices in the Bay Area, industry experts say it should in a few weeks.
Officials at the San Francisco Zoo are mourning the loss of "Captain EO," who has lived at the zoo's penguin colony since it was founded nearly four decades ago.
Fire crews in the South Bay appear to be getting the upper hand on a two-alarm house fire in southeast San Jose near James Franklin Smith Elementary.
A spokesperson for the Santa Clara Valley Water District says customers are finally listening to calls to conserve in the face of a deepening drought.
Officials at the San Francisco Zoo are mourning the loss of "Captain EO," who has lived at the zoo's penguin colony since it was founded nearly four decades ago.
A cancer diagnosis is something that's difficult to prepare for, if not impossible. One retired Bay Area doctor uses his expertise to ease the recently diagnosed out of that initial period of shock.
Starting Wednesday, Labcorp will begin testing for monkeypox using CDC's orthopoxvirus test, which detects all non-smallpox related orthopoxviruses including monkeypox.
A shooting in San Francisco's Civic Center area left a 56-year-old woman injured early Wednesday morning, police said.
The federal government ordered San Francisco-based e-commerce site Wish on Tuesday to stop selling illegal and unregistered disinfectants on its online marketplace.
City councilmembers in Oakland Tuesday night voted down an effort to get the public's input on the Oakland A's proposed $12 billion waterfront ballpark district.
A grass fire in Martinez that came dangerously close to a gas station Tuesday was determined to have arson and police have arrested a suspect
A three-year-old boy is in critical but stable condition after being shot while sitting in a car Monday night in East Oakland, one of multiple shootings and homicides being investigated by police.
Residents of a Pittsburg neighborhood were grateful to be back in their homes Tuesday after a close call July 4th when fireworks set fire to two backyards.
A Castro Valley man who once led the governing body for softball in the United States has been accused of multiple sex offenses with a child, authorities said.
Fire crews in the South Bay appear to be getting the upper hand on a two-alarm house fire in southeast San Jose near James Franklin Smith Elementary.
A spokesperson for the Santa Clara Valley Water District says customers are finally listening to calls to conserve in the face of a deepening drought.
Santa Cruz County health officials on Wednesday announced the county's second probable monkeypox case in a week, with confirmation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still pending.
Police have arrested three people suspected in a fatal shooting in San Jose in April, the department announced Wednesday.
A man who reported being assaulted last month in San Jose died of his injuries more than a week later and police have arrested the suspect in the assault for homicide.
Good Samaritans and CHP officers pulled a driver from a burning car after a rollover crash on US Highway 101 at Spencer in Sausalito, Tuesday night.
Mandatory evacuation and evacuation warning zones in Amador County were expanded Tuesday afternoon due to the Electra Fire, the Amador County Sheriff's Office said.
First responders took a surfer to a hospital by helicopter after he was found floating facedown in the water at Point Reyes National Seashore's South Beach on Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Park Service.
Investigators from the Santa Rosa Fire Department say illegal fireworks started a fire late Monday night on the roof of the Johnny Franklin's Muffler building.
Crews have responded to a vegetation fire that broke out in Lake County Tuesday afternoon.
San Jose Sharks scout and former NHL defenseman Bryan Marchment died Wednesday in Montreal, his agent said. He was 53.
Ramón Laureano homered for the A's, who failed to complete their first sweep of the season.
City councilmembers in Oakland Tuesday night voted down an effort to get the public's input on the Oakland A's proposed $12 billion waterfront ballpark district.
Daulton Varsho hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning after Josh Rojas caused problems with his speed, and the Arizona Diamondbacks extended the San Francisco Giants' losing streak to six games with a 6-2 win.
Stephen Piscotty homered, Adrián Martínez struck out five over five solid innings, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Overcrowding, aging facilities and a lack of coordination led to nearly 80,000 COVID-19 cases across the state's prison system, according to a report from the University of California, San Francisco, and UC Berkeley.
Harvey L. Heishman III, a 74-year-old convicted murderer and rapist on death row at San Quentin State Prison, died Tuesday of natural causes at the prison infirmary, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced Wednesday.
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
Police have arrested three people suspected in a fatal shooting in San Jose in April, the department announced Wednesday.
A shooting in San Francisco's Civic Center area left a 56-year-old woman injured early Wednesday morning, police said.
A Bay Area woman who experienced deadly violence in her childhood home is now on a mission to help others secure their digital footprint.
When President Joe Biden applauded a decision by Santa Clara-based Intel Corp. to build a $20 billion semiconductor operation on "1,000 empty acres of land" in Ohio, it didn't sit well with Tressie Corsi.
Modern technology makes the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade more far-reaching than you may think.
Scientists have discovered the world's largest bacterium -- visible to the naked eye -- in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
The fate of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani is now in the hands of a jury that will weigh charges he joined Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes in an elaborate fraud that jarred Silicon Valley.
Federal regulators authorized state-licensed pharmacists Wednesday to prescribe the COVID-19 medication Paxlovid, enabling eligible patients to receive the medication over the counter.
A cancer diagnosis is something that's difficult to prepare for, if not impossible. One retired Bay Area doctor uses his expertise to ease the recently diagnosed out of that initial period of shock.
Starting Wednesday, Labcorp will begin testing for monkeypox using CDC's orthopoxvirus test, which detects all non-smallpox related orthopoxviruses including monkeypox.
Santa Cruz County health officials on Wednesday announced the county's second probable monkeypox case in a week, with confirmation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still pending.
Overcrowding, aging facilities and a lack of coordination led to nearly 80,000 COVID-19 cases across the state's prison system, according to a report from the University of California, San Francisco, and UC Berkeley.
As California rolls out new tax cuts for legal marijuana growers to provide those who work in the industry relief, many say the black market is still making it difficult to survive in the business.
Borrowers who qualify for existing federal student loan forgiveness programs could see fewer hurdles and less paperwork.
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol assault had issued a subpoena for his testimony.
The Biden administration has signaled that medication abortion may be the next front in the fight to preserve abortion rights in states that are curtailing access.
Political observers say California Governor Gavin Newsom is signaling that he has national political ambitions and may be eyeing a run for the presidency after airing political attack ads aimed at Florida voters.
A drag show in Yolo County near Sacramento was disrupted by a group making homophobic and transphobic remarks Thursday night, as the establishment also faced online threats for the event.
Long before the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell in 2011, San Francisco was once a major hub for LGBTQ servicemembers.
A Danville family put up a rainbow pride flag on their home to celebrate Pride Month, but the flag has been ripped down and stolen two times.
Just a mention of his beginnings in dance and it doesn't take long for a smile to spread across Roberto Vega Ortiz's face.
The decades-long struggle for equal rights for the gay community included an unlikely transformation within a local Catholic church that is now thriving in San Francisco's Castro District.
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
Legendary Bay Area skate-punk band the Boneless Ones play songs from their first new album in over 35 years when they headline this Sunday afternoon barbecue at the Bottom of the Hill.
Grammy-award winning singer, composer, musician Carlos Santana collapsed on stage during a concert in Michigan.
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
Reunited '90s alternative-rock band Failure plays songs from their latest album 'Wild Type Droid' Thursday night when they return to the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
Imagine getting a bunch of tax documents telling you and the IRS about a large sum of money you made when, in fact, you never received a penny of it.
Many in the Bay Area want their Ukrainian relatives to find safe haven here but the obstacles they're facing are formidable.
The state of emergency that San Francisco Mayor London Breed declared for the Tenderloin last December has a lot of people talking but no one is paying closer attention than the people who live there.
One of the hottest real estate markets is not in the Bay Area. In fact, it's not even in our world. It's at your fingertips in an alternate reality known as the metaverse.
A group of Bay Area scientists have unraveled some surprising secrets about post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD which one day could lead to better therapies and treatments.
PIX Now (7/6/22)
Team coverage of suspected Highland Park shooter Robert Crimo's first court appearance following his arrest in Wisconsin. (7/6/2022)
John Ramos reports on how recent tax reform for California's legal marijuana industry fell short for some (7-6-2022)
Health officials are raising concerns about rising monkeypox cases, as the number of cases in San Francisco has grown to 40 since last week. Officials said some transmission may have taken place during recent SF Pride festivities. Lauren Toms reports. (7/6/22)
Ryan Yamamoto reports on a home that suffered significant damage from a two-alarm fire Wednesday (7-6-2022)
A cancer diagnosis is something that's difficult to prepare for, if not impossible. One retired Bay Area doctor uses his expertise to ease the recently diagnosed out of that initial period of shock.
A Pacifica woman provides a safe place to gather in person to grieve and share community in the pandemic.
A two-time breast cancer survivor who takes cancer support to the next level is this week's Bay Area Jefferson Award winner.
In the Ingleside, a Bay Area pastor inspires his community with a nationally lauded black history collage.
More than 70 percent of African Americans do not have a will or other estate planning document, according to a Caring.com 2022 survey. An Oakland attorney is changing that.
A Bay Area woman who experienced deadly violence in her childhood home is now on a mission to help others secure their digital footprint.
It's not uncommon for Students Rising Above Scholars to have close knit, loving families. Ronvel Sharper is no exception.
This week's Students Rising Above scholar knows how devastating it can be when someone you love is struggling with their mental health and the importance of also taking care of yourself.
All human beings have experienced trauma at some point in their lives, but not everyone asked themselves to take a step back, and shift focus to others, and what they may be going through.
A gifted Bay Area student who faced cancer as a teenager and won has taken on a new role in the fight against the devastating disease.