Hammer-Wielding Thief Hits Downtown Petaluma Jeweler in Daytime Heist
A man smashed a display and stole jewelry from Joyeria Angelica in downtown Petaluma on Monday. Police released a suspect description and are asking for tips and video.
Deadly Lakeville Highway Crash Near Petaluma Throws Commute Into Chaos
A crash Friday afternoon closed Lakeville Highway at Highway 37 southeast of Petaluma, knocking down a utility pole and leaving dozens without power while investigators worked.
Napa Jury Nails Retired Prison Guard Over Child Sex Abuse Of Relatives
A Napa jury found retired corrections officer Richard Bardouski guilty of multiple sex crimes involving three children; sentencing is set for Aug. 7, 2026.
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.
Speeding Bullet-Riddled Ride Over Golden Gate Ends With Novato Bust
A Marin County driver was arrested after a bullet‑riddled car fled deputies over the Golden Gate Bridge. Authorities recovered a loaded handgun and are seeking tips.
Cops Nab San Rafael Man After Fires Spark Under 101 Overpass
A 26-year-old was arrested after witnesses say he set small fires beneath the US-101 overpass in San Rafael; the blazes caused minor damage but no injuries.
San Rafael Blaze Boots Up To 85 From Bayshore Club Homes
A storage‑closet blaze at Bayshore Club Apartments on Canal Street displaced as many as 85 residents and left parts of the building temporarily uninhabitable, officials said.
Fentanyl Suit Haunts Napa Nursing Home’s $6.25 Million Makeover
Piner's Nursing Home in Napa was sold to Napa Pueblo LLC and rebranded as Napa Community Health Center while a civil lawsuit alleging a fentanyl overdose moves through court.
Knife-Wielding Standoff Rocks Novato Dollar Tree, Santa Rosa Man Busted
A 41-year-old Santa Rosa man was arrested after police say he pointed a folding knife at an officer inside a Novato Dollar Tree and surrendered after a 20-minute standoff.
St. Helena Pride Banner Ripped Down in Dead of Night, Cops Hunt Masked Duo
Saint Helena police released a photo after vandals damaged a Pride banner downtown and are asking residents to help identify two people seen on camera.












