Keith Urban will headline Country Summer in Santa Rosa June 12–14. Early‑bird three‑day passes start at $185 and new VIP packages are part of the rollout.

A larger second flu peak has hit Sonoma and Napa counties as H3N2 and rising wastewater signals push test positivity and hospital visits higher. Health officials urge vaccination and early treatment.

Marin Republicans flagged dozens of alleged “dead” voters from last November’s Prop. 50 tally; the county’s registrar says a review found only a few deceased records and no votes cast after death.

Mendocino Farms opened in Persimmon Place, Dublin, and says it will add Mill Valley and Concord locations in 2026.

Parents forced Petaluma trustees to pause approval of site safety plans after spotting "collect intelligence" language about student walkouts and social-media monitoring.

A Bodega Bay meet‑and‑greet with Sheriff Eddie Engram turned into a heated immigration forum as protesters demanded an ordinance to end cooperation with ICE.

BoDean agreed to a $1.28M settlement after regulators said emissions from its Santa Rosa and Windsor sites produced weeks of foul odors and visible smoke.

Clearlake handed management of its troubled city shelter to a local nonprofit, which says it's racing to treat animals and recruit volunteers.

A Petaluma man was arrested after leading police on a residential chase Tuesday evening. Officers deployed a tire‑deflation device and booked him on multiple felony counts.

Gray whales have been seen in San Francisco Bay weeks earlier than usual; researchers are tracking the visitors and training mariners to reduce ship strikes.

A newly opened 547‑acre Sonoma Coast preserve is overflowing into the Bodega Harbour neighborhood, prompting town halls and possible 'No Parking' rules. Neighbors want quick fixes.

A bicyclist was killed Friday on rural San Antonio Road after being struck by an SUV; CHP says the driver attempted CPR and is cooperating with investigators.

SRPD’s Special Enforcement Team served a Roseland warrant and seized suspected cocaine, a Draco rifle, a Polymer80 ghost gun and conversion parts; a 29‑year‑old was booked.