DNA testing identified a suspect in the 1983 Guerneville stabbing of Robert Pangborn, though authorities say the man was deported and died overseas.

Deputies dispersed a suspected rooster-fighting gathering near Kettleman Lane in Lodi, seizing live roosters as the investigation continues.

A small plane went down at Sonoma Valley Airport on Wednesday, injuring three people. Officials say the scene was contained to the airfield as investigators respond.

As it marks 50 years, the Land Trust of Napa County names a new CEO, backs a half‑cent wildfire tax and shifts toward strategic acquisitions and stewardship.

Three juveniles were arrested after a May 1 armed robbery near Peterson Lane; police recovered multiple firearms and served search warrants.

Velocity Invitational returns to Sonoma Raceway May 29–31 with F1 guests, a Porsche Sprint Challenge appearance, ride‑alongs and an on‑site Cars & Bids auction. Expect paddock access, VIP packages and family bundles.

Baci Café & Wine Bar in Healdsburg will be closed after an SUV crashed into its dining room; the owner says repairs will take weeks and no one was hurt.

County inspectors found glassy‑winged sharpshooters on grapevines sold at Costco; officials warn buyers to isolate plants and contact county agricultural offices.

A man who climbed onto a Sonoma County Transit bus near Santa Rosa Junior College stayed atop the vehicle for nearly 10 hours before coming down and being booked, police said.

Two sprawling Sonoma estates have surfaced this week, including a 227‑acre Knights Valley ranch and a mountaintop parcel that together could push county price records. The listings combine privacy, scale and working‑land appeal.

Harley Robinson, a North Bay punk drummer and father of four, was killed after his motorcycle struck a pickup on Porter Creek Road; friends set up a fundraiser.

Elsie Allen High's Mariachi Lobos were invited to perform at Disney California Adventure on June 11 but still need to raise about $72,000. Ninety students and families are fundraising now.

April EDD data show North Bay jobless rates fell for a second month, with Marin at 3.7% and Lake County still highest at 6.7%. Industry shifts in health care and information shaped the changes.