Two traffic stops in Hercules on Friday led to arrests after officers say they found drugs packaged for sale and a loaded stolen handgun.

Two masked men robbed Ortega’s Market on Guerneville Road and fled on bicycles after a shot was fired. Santa Rosa police released photos and a reward is being offered.

State and federal agencies warn that unauthorized drones over wildfires can ground air support, delay drops and endanger firefighting crews. Officials say keep drones grounded.

Two law firms have asked to withdraw from Annie Altman's sexual‑abuse suit against her brother, Sam Altman, citing a breakdown in the attorney‑client relationship and leaving the St. Louis case in flux.

Two juveniles and an 18‑year‑old were arrested after a motorist reported a laser‑sighted handgun was pointed at their car; police recovered multiple loaded firearms.

A late-night brawl at a Redwood City mariscos left five wounded and three suspects in custody, the sheriff's office said.

An unplanned outage in the Marina prompted city emergency officials to advise keeping refrigerator doors closed; federal guidance gives fridge and freezer time windows.

A man died after a late-night altercation at his Wilson Court home in Antioch; police detained a 47-year-old resident as detectives investigate.

An exterior fire on the 500 block of Spartan Court was knocked down and held to the outside; Senter Road was closed while crews secured water supply.

A CHP helicopter medevaced a crash victim after a head-on collision on Arnold Drive near Bonness Road in Sonoma.

A Richmond traffic stop turned up four illegal firearms, three converted to full automatic, and a cache of extended magazines, police say.

Novato police are looking for the driver who struck an 8-year-old bicyclist at Vineyard Road and Sutro Avenue. Authorities urge anyone with video or witness information to contact them.

A judge declined the defense's probe of San Mateo County's juror-selection system in the Chunli Zhao prosecution; the trial is set for Jan. 25, 2027.