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A small aircraft crashed and burned in a field near Petaluma Municipal Airport on Wednesday, killing two people. The FAA identified the plane as a Van’s RV-7A kit aircraft. The NTSB is investigating the cause, while witnesses described a sudden engine failure and fireball.
Two people died when a home-built Van's RV-7A aircraft crashed into a field near Petaluma Municipal Airport on Wednesday morning. The plane took off around 10:45 a.m. and went down adjacent to the Rooster Run Golf Course, where it was found fully engulfed in flames. The FAA and NTSB have assumed investigative authority, and the identities of the victims have not yet been released.
Readers of the San Francisco Chronicle’s Bay Area coverage told us where they’d relocate if given a choice. San Francisco and Berkeley were top votes, but many also named Petaluma, Alameda, Oakland, and smaller, affordable spots like El Cerrito, Moraga, Brisbane, and Pacifica, highlighting concerns about cost, transit, walkability, and community vibe while balancing urban access with a down‑to‑earth, livable feel.
Scooter, a seven-year-old Chinese Crested dog with deformed hind legs, sparse hair, and a ratlike tail, has been crowned the World's Ugliest Dog at the annual contest held in Petaluma, California. Despite his lack of aesthetic appeal, Scooter won the hearts of the judges and the top prize of $1500 and a trophy. Scooter's owner, Linda Elmquist, praised his resilience and determination in overcoming his challenges and defying all odds. The competition promotes dog adoption and showcases extraordinary canines that have defied adversity.
Scooter, a 7-year-old Chinese Crested with reversed hind legs and a loose tongue, won the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California. Scooter had been brought to animal control in Tucson, Arizona, to be euthanized but was rescued and given a chance at finding a good home. His owner, Linda Elmquist, hoisted him high after he was named the champion. The contest promotes the adoption of dogs and celebrates imperfection.
Kathleen Sorensen, a California woman, has been found guilty of falsely reporting that a couple tried to kidnap her children at a Michaels craft store in Petaluma, California, in 2020. She could serve up to six months in jail for one count of false report of a crime. Sorensen recorded and posted a viral video on Instagram about the purported incident, but her report proved to be false and was contradicted by store video and the accused couple. The jury also found Sorensen not guilty on two additional charges.
Jury deliberations are expected to resume in the case of Katie Sorensen, a former Sonoma woman who falsely accused a Petaluma couple of trying to abduct her children in December 2020. Sorensen repeated her false claims in an Instagram video that was viewed more than 4 million times. The jury must decide whether Sorensen truly believed the couple tried to kidnap her children or whether her false accusations caused enough damage for her to be convicted of filing false police reports. Sorensen is charged with three misdemeanor counts of making a false report of a crime and could be sentenced to as much as 18 months in jail if convicted.