Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa residents are participating in a new citizen-science initiative. The goal of this effort is to track surface and air temperatures throughout the summer months.

A single-family home in Santa Rosa was affected by a fire on Thursday afternoon, displacing residents who reported hearing sounds of explosions from the backyard. The fire reportedly broke out at 958 Kingwood Street, and officials confirmed that no injuries or fatalities were reported.

A man was arrested for shooting a person outside a bar in Santa Rosa on Aug. 3. The incident occurred on Barham Avenue, with officers witnessing the victim running on Santa Rosa Avenue afterward. Several suspects were present inside the bar at the time.

Five people were arrested for separate arson incidents in Santa Rosa, linked to a series of vegetation and suspicious fires in areas like Joe Rodota Trail, Prince Memorial Greenway, and Santa Rosa Creek.

A juvenile and a convicted felon were arrested by Santa Rosa police after a traffic stop revealed a loaded handgun, ammunition, and prohibited weapons. The stop occurred near West Eighth and Donahue streets and was conducted by the Santa Rosa Police Department's Special Enforcement Team.

Zander Flores, a 20-year-old Santa Rosa man, was sentenced to 7 years in state prison after pleading no contest to pimping and crimes related to child sex abuse. The Sonoma County District Attorney's Office reported his conviction for pimping, criminal threats, oral copulation with a minor, and possession of unspecified items.

A father of five was sentenced to one year in county jail for felony domestic violence after beating his wife with an electric guitar in their Santa Rosa home. The sentencing was carried out by Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Lynnette Brown.

A Santa Rosa woman was arrested after allegedly entering a family's home and taking a young boy, leading to charges of kidnapping, child endangerment, burglary, and resisting arrest. The suspect, Nyla Cristina Ponce, 23, was booked into the Sonoma County Jail.

A woman was struck by a SMART train in Santa Rosa on Tuesday morning and transported to the hospital with major, life-threatening injuries. Santa Rosa Police Department responded to the incident at around 7 a.m. near Piner Road and the SMART train tracks.

Firefighters are combating two wildfires in North Bay: the Ledson Fire covering 14 acres east of Santa Rosa and the Hardin Fire burning 50 acres west of Lake Berryessa. The Hardin Fire started in Napa County's Pope Valley.

Firefighters are battling a 10-acre brush fire, the Ledson Fire, east of Santa Rosa near State Route 12 and North Pythian Road, close to the Ledson Winery and Vineyards. The fire was reported shortly after 1 p.m. on Monday afternoon.

A Santa Rosa man was arrested for threatening a PG&E worker with a shotgun after becoming upset about noise from utility work. The incident occurred on Sonoma Avenue, prompting a police response.

Joni Brown, 40, was shot to death in Santa Rosa on June 8, 2026, in the city's first homicide of the year. Family members remembered her for her passion for bumblebees, volunteer work assisting wildfire victims, and adventurous spirit.

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake near Santa Rosa rattled the North Bay, with tremors felt in Napa and St. Helena. The epicenter was 17 miles east-northeast of Santa Rosa and 19.6 miles north of Sonoma, according to the USGS. A smaller quake also occurred.

A Santa Rosa woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI after her vehicle struck a power pole, causing electrical lines to fall. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. near Bluebell Drive and Coffey Lane, according to Santa Rosa police.

A 55-year-old Santa Rosa man, Dan Flynn, faces multiple charges after Petaluma police found brass knuckles, an illegal M-150 firecracker, and Oxycodone during a search. Officers cited him for violating the terms of his own-recognizance release.

The Santa Rosa Police Department is searching for 15-year-old Evelyn Michelle Banuelos Marquez, who was last seen walking away from her Santa Rosa home at 8 a.m. Thursday. Authorities have not determined her probable destination and are asking for public assistance in locating her.

A woman was fatally shot in Santa Rosa on Monday night. Police responded to reports of gunshots in the 3000 block of Marlow Road around 9:15 p.m.

Three people were injured in a rollover crash on Highway 101 in Santa Rosa, California, caused by a 19-year-old woman driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver, from Petaluma, was speeding before colliding with a big rig.

All southbound lanes of U.S. 101 north of Washington Street in Santa Rosa are blocked due to a car accident involving a black SUV and an unknown car. CPR was administered to one of the drivers around 1:13 p.m. on Saturday.

A Santa Rosa man was arrested while wearing a 'thin blue line' sweatshirt during a drug-related investigation. Josh Shulkin was booked into jail for allegedly possessing illicit drugs for sale, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

Fatal crash on Highway 101 in Santa Rosa has blocked all northbound lanes as authorities investigate. The collision occurred just before 8 a.m. near the Highway 12 connector involving multiple vehicles.

One person died in a crash involving a big rig and multiple vehicles on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Rosa. The collision caused lane closures, traffic diversions, and a Sig-alert, with the cause still under investigation.

The Santa Rosa Fire Department has declared the start of wildfire season due to dry vegetation, sending inspectors to ensure defensible space and weed control. Cal Fire does not declare a seasonal start, emphasizing wildfire danger is present year-round.

A 15-year-old unlicensed driver was charged with DUI after crashing his car into a ditch and hitting a utility pole in Santa Rosa, California. Police reported the incident occurred near Burbank Avenue and involved alcohol influence.

Southwest Airlines introduced the 'Sip and Ship' program, allowing passengers aged 21+ to check one wine case for free when flying to/from select West Coast locations. The perk is tied to new service in Santa Rosa, California, and includes restrictions on packaging and route eligibility.