Secret Vallejo Badge-Bending Ritual Nails 6 Cops, Clears 8
A long-hidden Giordano probe released June 23 finds six Vallejo officers violated policy in a badge‑bending ritual; eight were cleared. The report was unsealed after years of legal fights.
Visitors Snatched From Treacherous Golden Gate Cliffs After Off-Trail Misstep
Two people were hoisted from cliffs near the Golden Gate Bridge and cleared by paramedics; park rangers said they may be fined for going off posted trails.
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.












