Santa Rosa Woman and Dog Fatally Shot, Two Suspects Charged with Murder and Conspiracy
Two men were arrested and charged with the murder of Mollie Schefer, who was found shot dead along with her dog in Santa Rosa. The investigation is ongoing, with a reward for useful information.
Daring GPS-Powered Chicken Heist Could Put Berkeley Activist in Prison for Years
A UC Berkeley senior who bedazzled her court-ordered ankle monitor in school colors now faces five years behind bars for what she calls a rescue mission. The case has ignited a fierce battle between animal activists and agricultural interests that's playing out in courtrooms, on billboards, and inside grocery stores across Northern California.
Vallejo Police Department Advances Reform Efforts Under California DOJ Settlement Agreement
Vallejo has made progress in police reforms, implementing 27 of 45 DOJ-recommended changes, including independent shooting probes and enhanced Use of Force policies.
Petaluma Woman, 19, Arrested for DUI, Hit-and-Run, and Assaulting Officer After Highway Chase
A woman was arrested in Petaluma for DUI, hit-and-run, assaulting an officer, and resisting arrest after a high-speed chase and altercation on Highway 101.
Underage Driver Arrested in Cotati for Possession of Loaded 'Ghost Gun' and High-Capacity Magazine Amid DUI Stop
An underage, intoxicated driver was arrested in Cotati after being stopped for a traffic violation; a loaded, unserialized gun and a large magazine were found in the vehicle.
Napa Police Seize Fentanyl and Firearm, Two Suspects Charged Following Juarez Street Vehicle Search
Napa Police arrested two men after finding fentanyl and a gun in their vehicle during a routine patrol. The arrest highlights the ongoing fentanyl crisis and the intersection of drug trafficking and gun violence.











