Downtown Vacaville Tip Leads Cops To 57 Grams Of Suspected Fentanyl
An alert tip led Vacaville police to a downtown car where officers say they recovered about 57 grams of suspected fentanyl; a 28-year-old man was booked.
Napa Back Roads Hold Steady On Crime As Big Cases Test Thin Patrols
Sheriff Ortiz told supervisors the county’s 2025 annual report shows rural major crimes have stayed roughly level, with deputies still handling more than 23,000 calls. The update highlights steady totals alongside a handful of high‑profile incidents that strained rural patrols.
Sonoma Airfield Scare as Small Plane Crashes, Injures Three
A small plane went down at Sonoma Valley Airport on Wednesday, injuring three people. Officials say the scene was contained to the airfield as investigators respond.
Calistoga Chaos: Highway 29 Shuts after Possible Shooting and 10-Minute Chase
A reported possible shooting near Calistoga led to a 10-minute pursuit that closed Dunaweal Lane and southbound Highway 29; a suspect was arrested and officials say there is no ongoing threat.
Vallejo Scooter Rider Killed in Broad-Daylight Sonoma Boulevard Crash
A Vallejo woman on a scooter died after falling into traffic on Sonoma Boulevard. Vallejo police say the driver stayed and investigators are seeking witnesses.
Napa Smoke Shops Busted In Undercover Kratom Crackdown
Undercover buys by Napa detectives and state health officials found kratom and concentrated 7‑OH products on sale at three local smoke shops; misdemeanor referrals are planned.
Toy-Gun 'Senior Assassins' Craze Has Calistoga Cops On High Alert
Calistoga police warned that the 'Senior Assassins' toy‑gun game can be mistaken for a real threat, prompting high‑risk police stops and possible legal trouble.
American Canyon Student Strikes Deal With Jailed Coach, School District Still in the Crosshairs
Court filings show an American Canyon student reached a conditional settlement with former coach Brad Rowell, who is serving 15 years after a guilty plea.
Fairfield Cops Say Car Search Turns Up Stolen Gun, Drugs After Gun Threat Call
Fairfield police arrested Enrique Escalante after officers say a stolen handgun and illegal narcotics were found in his vehicle following a weapons report. The suspect was booked into Solano County Jail.
Napa Safe Heist Flops As Cops Nab Trio In North-Side Break-In
Three people were arrested in north Napa after officers recovered a pried-open safe and tools investigators say may link the case to an organized burglary crew.












