A new Education Scorecard analysis shows many Sonoma County students lag behind state benchmarks in reading and math, with some districts testing well below grade level.

Arborum purchased a 24‑acre parcel from Vineyard 29, expanding its Spring Mountain estate to roughly 44 acres, with plans for organic plantings and charitable giving.

High winds in Santa Rosa knocked down branches that killed one person and injured another, with crews and utilities responding across the city.

A wildfire named the Whisper Fire was reported at 2:05 p.m. on May 17 in Napa County on private land. Cause and containment remain unknown as crews respond.

Campaign filings show Gallaher family members and a major independent donor are bankrolling Todd Lands, reshaping the District 4 supervisor contest ahead of the June 2 primary.

A driver was killed and a passenger hospitalized after a solo vehicle struck a tree on US-101 north of Todd Road, the CHP says.

Petaluma has hired David Baker Architects and tapped nearly $1.2M in state funds to design a master plan and a 10,000‑sqft resilience center for the 55‑acre fairgrounds. Council members say housing is off the table as the city begins public outreach and studies.

A Sonoma parent filed suit alleging the district revised special‑education rules and approved SELPA changes without proper public notice, seeking nullification and Brown Act relief.

A 21-year-old was arrested after an attempted robbery at a Wells Fargo ATM on South McDowell Boulevard; police say surveillance video and a witness tip led to the arrest.

Straus Family Creamery has recalled select pints and quarts after possible metal fragments were found. The company is offering replacement vouchers to affected customers.

Santa Rosa and Sonoma County data show hundreds of ghost guns seized even as state and federal rules tighten.

Sonoma County Tourism has leased roughly 17,000 square feet at Fountaingrove Center in Santa Rosa, taking about a third of 3558 Round Barn Blvd. for expanded visitor services.

A 28-year-old man allegedly assaulted and threatened people across south Santa Rosa on Wednesday night, hours after his release from the county jail.