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Sonoma sheriff K-9 sniffs out over 9 pounds of narcotics

Sheriff’s deputies uncovered over 9 pounds of narcotics inside a Sonoma County home on Wednesday after K-9 Duke alerted to ...
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Ex-Sonoma County sheriff pressed on jail rules in federal trial over inmate fentanyl death

Mark Essick testified in a federal trial over the 2020 fentanyl death of inmate Amber Marcotte, facing questions about why ...

Multiple earthquakes, including a 4.0, shake near Sonoma County

Multiple earthquakes, including a 4.0 magnitude temblor, shook Thursday morning near Sonoma County, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Breaking: Red Fire reported in Sonoma County on Aug. 5

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:21 p.m. in Sonoma County, California. Red Fire has been burning on private land.
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Hanne Thomsen, Sonoma County’s fastest-ever girls distance runner, about to step onto bigger stage at Stanford

Hanne Thomsen, one of the most decorated athletes to ever come out of Sonoma County, is stepping onto an even bigger stage.

Oregon rescue dog Petunia wins 2025 World's Ugliest Dog Contest at California's Sonoma County Fair

Eugene, Oregon dog Petunia won the 2025 World's Ugliest Dog Contest. The rescued hairless bulldog mix beat nine competitors for a $10,000 prize at Sonoma fair.

Immigrant advocates push Sonoma County board for sanctuary ordinance

Faith leaders and immigrant rights advocates in Sonoma County are holding a hunger strike to urge local officials to adopt a sanctuary ordinance. The hunger ...
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Sonoma County Vintners Names Emilie Eliason as Interim Executive Director

August 11, 2025 (Santa Rosa, CA) — The Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) Board of Directors has named Emilie Eliason as Interim Executive Director. She will guide the organization through the transition as ...