Petaluma police investigate ‘swatting’ incident
(KRON) — Petaluma police are investigating a “swatting” incident that prompted a police response Friday night. A call came in just after 7 p.m. regarding a potentially armed subject at a residence in the area of Danby Court, police said. The caller claimed he was armed and inside a Petaluma residence, and that an elder
Bay Area beach closed after boat carrying 1,000 gallons of diesel runs aground
A beach at Point Reyes National Seashore was closed after a 58-foot fishing vessel ran aground with 1,000 gallons of diesel aboard. North Beach will remain closed while crews work at the site.
Bay Area construction worker arrested in string of home burglaries targeting jewelry
A Napa construction worker was arrested in what investigators believe to be a string of related home burglaries that targeted expensive jewelry, according to the Napa County Sheriff's Office. Deputies believe the suspect, 44-year-old David Alejandro Gomez Sanchez, is linked to thefts in both Napa and Pleasant Hill, wit
Petaluma Raid Nets Ghost Guns, Stolen Car — Four Months After Armed Standoff
Four months after a group of men allegedly cornered a victim at gunpoint in a Petaluma parking lot, investigators say they finally cracked the case open — and what they found inside multiple residences last Wednesday included a ghost assault rifle, four other illegal handguns, narcotics, and a disassembled stolen vehic
A Pressing Issue: Apple Processing in Sonoma County
Sonoma County’s iconic apple industry is at a critical turning point. In this special feature episode, host Michelle Marques takes an in-depth look at how local growers, activists, and leaders are stepping up to safeguard the region's agricultural heritage. First, Michelle sits down with Slow Food Russian River to expl
Petaluma: False Shooting Report Gets Police To Swarm Home
A false report of a shooting and an explosive device at a Petaluma home prompted a police response Friday night before officers determined the emergency was false, police said. The Petaluma Police Department received information about a potentially armed person at a residence near Danby Court at 7:09 p.m. The...
Napa Valley Residents Fed Up After Years of Brown, Foul-Smelling Water
St. Helena residents have dealt with seasonal bouts of brown, foul-smelling water for decades, but the problem has become increasingly frequent over the past year, with residents saying it now smells like swamp water. St. Helena's posh reputation is not well reflected in what comes out of its water taps....
Raley’s announces new Bay Area closures as grocery chain shutters 6 statewide
The planned closures come after Raley's closed other stores in recent months.
California approves $100M plan to prevent Highway 37 from sinking
The California Transportation Commission has approved a plan to prevent Highway 37, one of the main routes into Wine Country, from sinking.
Human Trafficking Operation: Man Arrested for Suspected Exploitation of Minor
ROHNERT PARK, CA — “On 8/20/26, The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety conducted a human trafficking operation focused on identifying individuals seeking to exploit minors for commercial sexual activity and other criminal conduct. During the operation, investigators identified Franklin James Rockwell as a suspect

















