Pre‑Dawn Inferno on West Lane Leaves Angwin Hillside Home in Ruins
A two‑story West Lane home in Angwin was nearly destroyed in an early‑morning blaze; Cal Fire says the cause is under investigation and no injuries were reported.
Vallejo Teens Turn Themselves In After Carolina Street Daylight Killing
Two teens surrendered in connection with a deadly Sept. 11 shooting on Carolina Street in Vallejo. Murder charges were filed after detectives presented the case to the DA.
Vallejo Cleanup Horror: Family Sues After Dad Crushed In Trash Sweep
The children of a Vallejo man crushed during a city cleanup have filed a wrongful-death suit, saying crews used heavy equipment without proper safety checks. The complaint points to failures in training and supervision.
Napa Deputy Accused of Secret Nude Photo Scheme That Reached His Own Daughter
A Napa County deputy has been charged with invasion‑of‑privacy crimes after prosecutors say he secretly recorded and shared nude photos of his estranged wife; one image was mistakenly sent to their 13‑year‑old daughter.
Wine Country Cops Bust Counterfeit $100 Scheme Linked to Bay Area USPS Post Office
A tip at the St. Helena post office led to arrests after officers say counterfeit $100 bills, money orders and receipts were found in a vehicle tied to the report.
Rio Vista Man, 83, Nabbed After Solano Raid Finds 1,000 Child Abuse Images
Solano County Sheriff's Office posted photos of a Nov. 13, 2024 search that led to the arrest of Michael Hartwig, 83, after investigators say they found more than 1,000 images of child sexual abuse material.
American Canyon Safeway Killer Stays Put as Appeals Court Refuses to Budge
A California appeals court has refused to overturn Christopher "Roly" Young’s conviction in the 2020 Safeway parking‑lot killing, leaving his life sentence intact.
Napa Man Busted In Child Sex Abuse Materials Raid, Held On $100K Bail
A 64-year-old Napa man was arrested after sheriff’s detectives executed a search warrant in American Canyon; authorities say the probe involves allegations of CSAM and contact with a minor.
Cops Say Plate-free Benz in American Canyon Hid ID Theft Haul
A traffic stop at the Safeway fuel island in American Canyon led to arrests and the recovery of stolen mail, credit cards and blank‑check templates, police say.
$90,000 Tool Heist Triggers Wild Chase From American Canyon to Oakland, One Getaway Car Stuck in Marsh
A dawn burglary at a Hess Hill construction site sparked two police pursuits; two suspects were arrested and about $90,000 in stolen tools recovered.
Super Bowl Tix, Spa Trips & Booze Bribes: Feds Bust Lavish $360k Wine Payoff Scheme in California
Federal filings say a Danville event planner and others used Super Bowl tickets and a prepaid “bank” of gift cards to steer which wines appeared on California grocery shelves. The charges connect producers, a major distributor and retail buyers.











