Santa Rosa CA

In San Francisco Bay, the “Escape from Alcatraz” route from the onetime prison island to the mainland is a well-known quest for triathletes and other open-water swimmers. For one Petaluma swimmer, however, the bay offers a less-traveled challenge that she finds herself returning to time and time again.

SANTA ROSA, Calif. - A 12-year-old girl was reported missing in Santa Rosa on Sunday afternoon, and authorities are seeking the public’s help to find her. The Santa Rosa Police Department received a report about 5:05 p.m. that Aiyona Lewis walked away from her home in the area of Kashmir Drive between 1:00 p.m. and...

A new report from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission ranked every Bay Area city based on the conditions of its roads. Here’s what it showed.

Three men that the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office suspects of scamming older people out of their valuables were arrested on suspicion of multiple crimes, authorities said. An alleged victim in Sonoma County told law enforcement that they had been defrauded of over $450,000 in cash and gold by a phone scam, the...

KENWOOD, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A SigAlert was issued Sunday morning following a traffic collision that left a vehicle overturned and blocked lanes on the southbound I-15 near Kenwood Avenue. The incident occurred around 9:36 a.m. on November 16, 2025, when a white SUV reportedly spun out and landed on...

A recent post on social media has sparked a lively discussion about the safety and ethics of petting raccoons. The post, originating from a user in Santa Rosa, reveals his wife's desire to pet a raccoon and his quest to find a safe and responsible way to make this happen. Despite the inherent risks and ethical...

An older female dog has been found abandoned in Cotati, California. The dog was discovered tied up next to a bag of kibble and a dog bed, indicating that she had been left behind by her previous owners. The property where she was found is set to go on the market tomorrow. The dog, believed to be part King Corso, is...

Nestled in the charming town of Calistoga, at the northern tip of Napa Valley where tourists typically flock for wine and spa treatments, sits a breakfast haven that might just make you rethink your morning priorities. Café Sarafornia isn’t flashy or pretentious – it’s something far better: authentic, delicious, and...

The girl, known to frequent Howarth Park, walked away from her home in the area of Kashmir Drive on Sunday, police said.

Looking for a good butcher shop in the county? You're not alone. One social media user recently asked for recommendations beyond the usual offerings at Whole Foods. They were interested in finding local stores or shops that provide fresh meat, particularly steak, chicken, and pork chops.