Downtown Vallejo Sex Sting Ends With Tires Shredded, 10 Busted
Ten people were arrested in a Vallejo police operation targeting motorists soliciting sex workers downtown. The sweep included a vehicle pursuit that ended with spike strips.
Napa Judge Shuts Door on Yountville Stabbing Brothers' Bid for Shorter Terms
A Napa judge denied resentencing for two brothers convicted in a 1995 Yountville stabbing, keeping their decades‑long prison terms intact. Prosecutors said the record showed direct intent to kill.
Wine Country ‘Contractor’ Bust: Glen Ellen Woman Accused In Napa Million-Dollar Scam
Napa police arrested a Glen Ellen resident accused of running an unlicensed contracting operation that investigators say cost clients hundreds of thousands, with losses now estimated above $1M.
Vista Drive Drug Bust: Sonoma Man Nailed After Pound Of Cocaine Seized
Detectives seized more than a pound of suspected cocaine, a gun and cash during a search in Sonoma; a 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of narcotics sales.
San Rafael Cold Case Cracked: Marin Jury Nails Idaho Man For 1973 Murder
A jury convicted 77‑year‑old Michael E. Mullen in the 1973 San Rafael killing of Nina Fischer after DNA evidence reopened the cold case. Sentencing is set for June 10.
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.
Appeals Court Scales Back Wayne Hsiung Convictions In Petaluma Farm Protests
A California appeals court reversed two of three convictions against animal-rights activist Wayne Hsiung in a Petaluma farm-incursion case, remanding the matter to the trial court. The ruling focuses on excluded evidence tied to a necessity defense.












