Santa Rosa School Aide’s Sentencing Halted After Sudden Health Emergency
A Santa Rosa school aide’s sentencing was postponed after a medical emergency. The defendant had pleaded guilty to charges tied to alleged sexual touching of a participant in a district program.
Santa Rosa Track Legend, 78, Back in Court in Child Sex Abuse File Case
A retired Santa Rosa High coach has pleaded not guilty after prosecutors say they found more than 1,000 illicit images. The district removed his name from the campus track as the case moves through Sonoma County courts.
Cotati Freeway Drag Race Bust: BMW Duo Nailed At 100 MPH
Two drivers were arrested after CHP says they raced at over 100 mph on northbound Highway 101 in Cotati; both BMWs were impounded for 30 days as the probe continues.
Cosby Faces Trial in Santa Monica Over 1972 Assault Claim
A civil trial opened Monday in Santa Monica as Donna Motsinger accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and assaulting her in 1972; deposition excerpts are expected to be central.
Naked Trail Creeper Busted After Backyard Shockers in Sonoma County
A 56-year-old man was arrested after reports of indecent exposure on Walker Avenue and the Joe Rodota Trail. Deputies say they found him hiding under a tarp and booked him on indecent exposure charges.
Novato Lender Vanishes, Leaving Locals Fearing $100 Million Hit
More than 100 investors say distributions stopped after Novato-based Pacific Private Money abruptly shut its office, and Marin prosecutors have opened a probe. Former partners and court records allege irregular transfers and a push toward arbitration.
Coast-To-Coast Caper: Three New Yorkers Nabbed In Sonoma Bank Fraud Bust
Sonoma County deputies arrested three New York residents after a months-long bank fraud probe; investigators say they seized $15,000 and counterfeit IDs at a Vacaville hotel.
Santa Rosa Pickup Slams Into Home After Crash, Cops Bust Driver for Suspected DUI
A Santa Rosa driver was arrested after her truck hit another car and crashed into a home; police say a breath test showed an approximate .25% BAC. The driver faces DUI causing injury and child‑endangerment charges.
Santa Rosa Man, 78, Dies Weeks After Sheriff’s SUV Broadsides His Car
A Santa Rosa man injured in an October crash with a sheriff's vehicle later died, a coroner found. County and CHP investigators are reviewing the case.












