Sonoma County Supes Deny Sheriff's Request To Hire Legal Counsel About Oversight Measure
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck far northern Sonoma County near The Geysers early Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick appears poised to challenge a ballot measure that would give more powers to the watchdog office that oversees his department.
Forward progress of a 7-acre vegetation fire in Sonoma County has been stopped and crews are staying at the scene to put in a containment line Saturday afternoon.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance Thursday that allows government employees to issue citations for individuals and businesses that don't follow state and local orders for stopping the spread of COVID-19.
A highly contagious, deadly virus for which there is no vaccine is making its way through Bay Area counties and it isn't the coronavirus.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to place a quarter-cent sales tax on the November ballot, with revenues going toward county behavioral health and homeless services.
In a Sonoma County Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday, county officials discussed a proposed program that would involve giving out fines to residents for not complying with COVID-19 safety measures.
A serial robber who targeted young victims in Sonoma County was sentenced Wednesday to more than 30 years in state prison, the district attorney's office announced.
A former Sonoma County Jail inmate died Saturday from a head injury he suffered while in custody, sheriff's officials said Monday.
The destructive 2019 Kincade Fire, the largest fire ever to occur in Sonoma County, was caused by transmission lines owned by Pacific Gas and Electric, according to an announcement Thursday by Cal Fire.
A Cloverdale man was arrested late Monday night after a Highway 101 standoff and pursuit by California Highway Patrol officers.
The governor's new restrictions have dealt another economic and emotional blow to many businesses in Sonoma County.
Citing rising COVID-19 cases, state health officials Sunday ordered Sonoma County to once again prohibit indoor dining, shut down indoor winery tasting rooms and allow bars to remain open only if they also serve food at outside tables.
The California Department of Public Health notified Sonoma County on Friday it has been placed on the state's coronvirus monitoring list because of increasing infections in the county.
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake, with an epicenter in the geologically active Geysers area of northern Sonoma County, rattled homes in Calistoga, Healdsburg and Middletown Sunday morning.
Prosecutors in Sonoma County have announced they are finalizing the dismissal of 2,735 marijuana convictions under a proposition passed by voters in 2016.
A motorcyclist died after crashing into a wire fence Tuesday evening in unincorporated Sonoma County,
Sonoma County is now open for leisure travel and businesses are scrambling to get ready under the new COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Cal Fire units in the North Bay were able to stop the forward spread of a brush fire burning on Stony Point Road near the town of Cotati Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.
On a recent sunny morning Shirley Zindler started out the day like she often does, walking her one-and-a-half acre Sonoma County property with some of her favorite companions, the dogs she's taken in at her non-profit, Dogwood Animal Rescue Project.
Authorities in Sonoma County on Monday afternoon announced the two dead men who were found in Windsor by medical personnel appear to have died from overdoses.
The California Highway Patrol is seeking the driver of a truck that hit and injured two people riding a motorcycle near Petaluma on Sunday evening.
Sonoma County has made novel coronavirus antibody testing available for county health care workers as of Friday.
Sonoma and Napa Counties are raising their glasses again as wineries and breweries have the green light to open their tasting rooms. But it won't be business as usual as wineries try to navigate through the COVID-19 protocols.
The emotional lift of Ricky Pearsall's return to the field 50 days after he was shot lasted less than a half.
Patrick Mahomes overcame two interceptions to deliver a few big plays with his feet and the Kansas City Chiefs remained the league's only undefeated team after beating the San Francisco 49ers 28-18 in a Super Bowl rematch.
A supposed date arranged on Facebook ended up being a robbery, authorities say.
A 22-year-old man died after being rescued from an apartment fire early Sunday morning, Contra Costa Fire said.
Contra Costa County officials announced that the mosquitoes that transmit yellow fever, Zika and dengue fever have been found in the area.
The emotional lift of Ricky Pearsall's return to the field 50 days after he was shot lasted less than a half.
Patrick Mahomes overcame two interceptions to deliver a few big plays with his feet and the Kansas City Chiefs remained the league's only undefeated team after beating the San Francisco 49ers 28-18 in a Super Bowl rematch.
A supposed date arranged on Facebook ended up being a robbery, authorities say.
A 22-year-old man died after being rescued from an apartment fire early Sunday morning, Contra Costa Fire said.
Contra Costa County officials announced that the mosquitoes that transmit yellow fever, Zika and dengue fever have been found in the area.
San Francisco Unified School District parents are reacting after the school board announced it would replace the superintendent and pause a controversial school closure plan.
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" has died.
San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent Matt Wayne resigned Friday, amid controversy over plans to close or merge more than a dozen schools amid a massive budget shortfall. The district also announced that the closures are on hold.
Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy in the Castro District is one of 13 public schools the San Francisco Unified School District plans to close or merge with another school. For one family, the fight to keep the school named in honor of an LGBTQ+ icon open is deeply personal.
San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent Matt Wayne could resign as soon as Friday, according to published reports.
A 22-year-old man died after being rescued from an apartment fire early Sunday morning, Contra Costa Fire said.
Contra Costa County officials announced that the mosquitoes that transmit yellow fever, Zika and dengue fever have been found in the area.
CJ Bailey passed for 306 yards and two touchdowns, including a 41-yarder to Hollywood Smothers in the fourth quarter, rallying North Carolina State to a 24-23 win over California on Saturday.
Saturday saw dozens of firefighters still trying to prevent flare-ups as gusty winds continued to be a factor.
Frightening moments were seen in the Oakland Hills Friday as a fire raced up steep terrain destroying one home and threatening others.
A supposed date arranged on Facebook ended up being a robbery, authorities say.
Kevin Jennings threw three long touchdown passes in the first quarter and No. 21 SMU rolled to a 40-10 victory over Stanford.
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" has died.
Week 7 could represent the best game played at Levi's Stadium this season as the Kansas City Chiefs are coming to town.
Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez says she is heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball this season.
In the North Bay, many residents still had electricity amid PG&E 's Public Safety Power Shutoffs Friday thanks to alternate sources of power.
For those who've never shopped at a Costco before, or even for those who are just casual Costco shoppers, it might be a little strange to hear that people have been camping outside the new location in Napa for close to a week.
Residents in the areas affected by the utility's Public Safety Power Shutoffs are no strangers to fire danger. People in Napa County were preparing for what they say has become routine.
An Oakland man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly stealing dirt bikes from a dealership in Santa Rosa and then leading an officer on a pursuit onto U.S. Highway 101, police said.
Authorities in Marin County on Wednesday arrested a woman suspected of stealing more than $80,000 in jewelry and gift cards from a Mill Valley resident employing her as an interior designer.
The emotional lift of Ricky Pearsall's return to the field 50 days after he was shot lasted less than a half.
Patrick Mahomes overcame two interceptions to deliver a few big plays with his feet and the Kansas City Chiefs remained the league's only undefeated team after beating the San Francisco 49ers 28-18 in a Super Bowl rematch.
Kevin Jennings threw three long touchdown passes in the first quarter and No. 21 SMU rolled to a 40-10 victory over Stanford.
CJ Bailey passed for 306 yards and two touchdowns, including a 41-yarder to Hollywood Smothers in the fourth quarter, rallying North Carolina State to a 24-23 win over California on Saturday.
Week 7 could represent the best game played at Levi's Stadium this season as the Kansas City Chiefs are coming to town.
An armed prowler was spotted running in Danville early Friday morning while urging residents to call for the police, authorities said.
There is a growing memorial on a Richmond street where a 16-year-old girl died in a crash involving an allegedly stolen car earlier this week.
Police in San Francisco announced the arrests of three men, including a 49-year-old, suspected of numerous incidents of vandalism throughout the city.
Khazar Momeni, the sister of the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive and Cash App founder Bob Lee last year, said her brother didn't kill Lee shortly after she took the stand Thursday afternoon.
The San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office has identified a man who police say lost his life when he intervened during an extortion shakedown of a vendor in the Mission District in July.
Two people operating an electronic repair shop in the South Bay have been arrested on multiple charges after allegedly selling stolen laptops from their store.
Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its "strategic goals.".
The lead prosecutor in the trial of Nima Momeni for the deadly stabbing of Cash App executive Bob Lee gave their opening statement Monday, telling jurors, "you are sitting in court with a murderer" while calling the accused an "overprotective wannabe tough guy."
As Florida continues to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, NOAA said the East Bay tech company Saildrone helped in hurricane forecasting.
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
The district placed traps in areas south of the Amador Valley neighborhood of Pleasanton and found mosquitoes inside and near the Alameda County Fairgrounds and neighborhoods northeast of the fairgrounds.
A teenager who was on the brink of dying in Gaza is getting medical treatment thanks to a team of supporters, including a Bay Area doctor many are calling a hero.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
Californians already pay the highest price for gasoline in the country, and some analysts estimate proposed changes to the state's low carbon fuel standard could increase prices at the pump by as much as 65 cents a gallon.
Judge Tanya Chutkan denied Donald Trump's latest request to delay the release of court records and exhibits in his 2020 election interference case until after the election.
A recent rally held at Foothill High School in Pleasanton aimed to show students how to register and pre-register to vote for this year's election.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
John Ramos reports on the Pentagon announcing it will change the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds expelled during "don't ask, don't tell" era.
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
In the heart of San Francisco's Castro District, Antonio Castellanos is redefining a beloved Mexican tradition with a bold new vision for representation.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
One of the most beloved local bands on the Bay Area punk scene, Shannon and the Clams play songs from their latest effort "The Moon Is In The Wrong Place" when they headline the Fox Theater in Oakland Saturday.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
A Bay Area woman has filed a lawsuit claiming Sean "Diddy" Combs and his entourage drugged and sexually assaulted her in an Orinda home six years ago.
One of Northern California's preeminent purveyors of unhinged garage rock, Sacramento band Th' Losin Streaks plays a special set at the Make-Out Room Friday night backing rockabilly great Deke Dickerson.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
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If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are two million photos worth? A history of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, for this week's Jefferson Award winner.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
A beloved 88-year-old volunteer shows there's power in reading to children and her giving ways are an example for all ages.
At her home in San Jose, 91-year-old Terry Asquith looks back at how she's given the gift of life to at-risk babies. 50 years ago, she founded the nation's oldest nonprofit milk bank, Mothers' Milk Bank.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.