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Parents sue Healdsburg private school over student's August 2025 death.
The then 15 year old student died after using a makeshift water slide on the boarding school campus east of Healdsburg.
3 coastal beaches cleared for public use after Russian River sewage spill
Beaches on the Russian River downstream from the Russian River County Sanitation District treatment plant spill in Guerneville are still off-limits; the plant on Neeley Road was overwhelmed during heavy rains Tuesday night.
Indivisible Sonoma County weighs in on Avelo Airlines' decision to halt deportation flights
The local grassroots organization organized months of protests at the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in 2025.
Bodega Bay crabbing fleet heads out to sea despite price uncertainties
Crab associations in Bodega Bay and elsewhere announced the fleets were sitting out this week’s opening because buyers had refused to commit to what they considered to be a fair price.
Sonoma County Office of Education offers free mental health workshops for families
The first series of workshops in January are in partnership with Common Sense Media.
Windsor school board rejects award-winning YA novel, prompting censorship debate
A multi-award-winning young adult science fiction novel has been removed from the Windsor school district’s proposed curriculum, sparking a local debate over censorship and classroom content.
Storm runoff and tidal surge bring glimpse into forecast future for Marin's waterfront
U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman and Marin County officials toured the aftermath of weekend flooding that inundated homes and snarled traffic.
Two teens shot in brazen robbery at Santa Rosa Transit Mall
Santa Rosa PD says the suspects were wearing ski masks and are still at large.
Rep. Doug LaMalfa, longtime NorCal lawmaker, dies at 65
LaMalfa was known for his dedication to water access and forestry management, key issues for his largely rural district. His death leaves House Republicans with an even more precarious majority that could struggle to pass Republican legislation.
Emergency repairs sought after Sonoma Valley Sanitation pipeline rupture
Sonoma County supervisors are prepping to okay emergency repairs of burst pipe in the Sonoma Valley reclamation system.
E-bike safety; a recent Marin County crash prompts change
KRCB News speaks with the author of a recent New York Times Magazine cover story on e-bikes.
Stay informed on unfolding Venezuala story
Get the latest news updates on the unfolding situation with Venezuela and the U.S. arrest of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.
California faces grim budget outlook to start 2026
Disaster aid for the LA wildfires and ballooning Medi-Cal costs erased predictions of a small surplus, and the state now faces an $18 billion deficit.
Recent North Bay winter shark encounters fall out of the ordinary seasonal pattern
Bodega Bay sits at the north point of the "Red Triangle" a shark hot spot. Incidents involving humans in the area often occur in the autumn months.
California Dungeness crab season nears opening day
Commercial boats will be allowed to set a limited number of traps from the Sonoma-Mendocino county line south to Pt. Conception starting Jan. 5.
Northern California ICE arrests surge; Sonoma County mother describes fallout
ICE arrests across Northern California have more than tripled this year, recent data shows. Those arrests affect not only the individuals detained but also the families left behind.
Data reveals ICE arrests across Northern California more than tripled this year
As ICE arrests continue to increase, a recent study finds that 48% of people ICE arrested in Northern California have no criminal record.
Trump administration to review proposed dam removal in Mendocino, Lake counties
Water from the system is used in multiple counties, including Sonoma County.
Santa Rosa's (not so secret) teenage Secret Santa raises over $40,000 for holiday gifts
Cannon Meiers has raised over $84,000 over 12 years to donate Christmas gifts through CVNL's Sonoma County Secret Santa program.
Thousands lose power across Northern California during strong overnight storm
Pacific Gas and Electric says over 125,000 customers lost power in Northern and Central California, as overnight winds hit 109 miles an hour.
Pediatric clinic at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital to close in March
Providence says the decision is due to low use of the bed space, but the move means pediatric patients will have to travel to SF for long term care.
More rain blowing into the North Bay through Christmas week
Some parts of Sonoma County received close to five inches of rain over the past 72 hours, with more on the way.
What's next for Medi-Cal? A former state health leader weighs in
A new statewide commission is charged with creating a 10-year blueprint for a program that covers more than 14 million low-income residents and pays for key services from childbirth to nursing home care.
Rohnert Park couple forfeit cash for allegedly operating illegal fish biz from home
The couple was accused of using a fishing vessel that wasn't commercially registered, using people who weren't commercially licensed, and failing to file paperwork that allowed them to circumvent paying fees and declaring fish sales for tax purposes.
Data reveals wide gaps in Sonoma County school performance
New reporting shows Sonoma County’s high schools have rising graduation rates but persistently low test scores, revealing wide gaps in student performance.
Neighbors roundly concerned with large townhouse project on historic Carrillo Adobe property
Swenson Builders is floating plans to build 162 three-story townhomes on the Carrillo Adobe property, a historic landmark in Santa Rosa.
Tenants at Sebastopol's Woodmark Apartments remain in wait as new year looms
The Press Democrat's Marisa Endicott speaks with KRCB News about her latest reporting on the situation at the Woodmark Apartment complex.
Coming rain should dispel month-long tule fog conditions
A National Weather Service meteorologist says she recommends an early start on home storm prep, with a stronger storm system forecast for the Christmas holiday week.
While thousands of acres of grape vines are being pulled out, why are these wineries replanting?
“I wouldn't say it was an easy decision, but it was the right decision in thinking about the future of the brand for the next 50 years—not the next three to five."
Sonoma County health centers urge enrollment before Medi‑Cal cutoff
Health centers in Sonoma County are urging eligible immigrants to sign up for Medi‑Cal before the Dec. 31 deadline.
KRCB Interview: CalMatters politics reporter on Mike McGuire's congressional run
The new California congressional District 1 is "drawn in a way where just by sheer numbers, registered Democrats outnumber registered Republican voters."
Planners tussle with developer over environmental impact of Lucas Valley subdivision
The houses will be built one way or another. In May, the development was permitted ministerially through a Housing Compliance Report, a streamlined process set in place by the state's 2019 Housing Accountability Act.
Sebastopol doctor at the center of Texas lawsuit over abortion care
The Sebastopol doctor has been sent a cease and desist letter from Texas' Attorney General, and is wanted in Louisiana for mailing mifepristone.
Sonoma County father weighs self-deportation after weeks in ICE custody
State experts say the Trump administration is pressuring immigrants to leave the country by detaining them for minor infractions and using unlawful tactics.
Cloverdale approves water supply assessment for proposed Esmeralda development
The water supply assessment found Cloverdale can take on the increased demand from the new subdivision if built as planned in 2040.
Volunteer training starts soon for free tax preparation program
United Way of the Wine Country is training tax preparers, intake coordinators and Spanish language interpreters.
Bipartisan bill aims to ease Trump tariff strain on wine and specialty crop farmers
North Bay congressman Mike Thompson partners with Doug LaMalfa in writing a bill providing direct payments to growers of winegrapes, nuts, fruit and vegetables who can show financial losses from the tariffs.
Next-generation Clipper cards set to make rides smoother, cheaper for regional travelers
Locally, over 20 public transit agencies across the nine Bay Area counties -- including Marin, Napa and Sonoma -- are a part of the cloud-based system update.
Report shows Santa Rosa Junior College generates over 5% of Sonoma County's annual GDP
The report finds that roughly 1 in 17 jobs in Sonoma County is filled by a SRJC alum or supported by the college's operations.
SMART track crossing at Jennings Avenue in Santa Rosa clears important hurdle
Santa Rosa approved a revised agreement on legal liability for the project and pedestrian crossing, which now goes before the SMART board.
State cannabis excise tax revenue tops $177M after short‑lived rate increase
Sonoma County ranks among California’s top cannabis buyers per capita.
Animal rights activist handed 90-day sentence for 2023 action at Petaluma Poultry
Zoe Rosenberg was found guilty in October of conspiracy and trespass from the 2023 incursion, where she took 4 chickens from Petaluma Poultry.
Santa Rosa's police department asks for funding boost as mental health calls increase
The Santa Rosa Police Department is asking the city council to approve state grant funding allowing for six new employee hires to keep the crisis response team on-call daily.
Bay Area leaders mark World AIDS Day with vow to achieve zero new HIV infections
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 40.8 million people were living with HIV globally in 2024.
High surf advisory, sneaker waves expected on coast through midweek
Breaking waves are forecast to be 10-14 feet high with lulls of 10-20 minutes or longer in between sets.
Apple TV spotlights Michelin-starred Mendocino Coast chef in new reality show
Kammerer's food is rooted in what grows and lives around Elk; nearly everything on the menu starts at the restaurant's 300-bed farm, which, depending on the season, supplies up to 90% of the produce served at the hotel.
Drivers remain rolling as roundabout at Big Bend awaits final touches
The roundabout at the intersection of State Route 116 and State Route 121 has been partially open since January 2025.
Potter Valley Project public workshop focuses on future water sources after decommissioning
The century-plus-old infrastructure was built in the middle of significant fish spawning grounds, which has harmed Native groups, their treaty-protected fishing rights and traditional practices.
State Senator Mike McGuire says California voters want change in Congress
McGuire spoke with KRCB News this week about his motivation to run for the newly redrawn 1st congressional district seat.
