A Petaluma man and former Stockton officer was hit with a federal child‑porn charge after explosives and meth were seized during a July arson probe.

A pedestrian in his 70s was critically injured in a Santa Rosa hit-and-run accident. The responsible driver, Brigido Pena Villanueva, was arrested after fleeing and later calling police to disclose his location.

Vallejo Police issued an EMA for Tressa Diaz, 46, with dementia, missing since December 31, 2025. She was last seen in a grey sweatshirt and black pants.

Two men were arrested for burglarizing Santa Rosa Middle School, causing significant damage to the property including shattered glass and ransacked offices.

The CHP in Santa Rosa arrested a DUI driver early Thursday on Crane Canyon Road, reminding the public to stay alert and not drive under the influence.

Akeem Web was arrested in Fairfield after an attempted robbery at a bakery and subsequent crimes, facing felony charges.

Two elderly people were injured in Santa Rosa, California, when their Volkswagen was hit by a driver who fled the scene. Ryan Hughes was later arrested for the incident.

Police in Santa Rosa arrested felon Robert Penister Jr. after a chase; they found him with a loaded gun. He faces multiple charges, including possession of a firearm by a felon. His bail was set at $750,000.

Petaluma Police arrested a man for defacing a vehicle with racist slurs and Nazi symbols, identified as Corey Newman after examining surveillance footage.

A surfer at Dillon Beach in Marin County had a non-injurious encounter with a shark which bumped his board. Local authorities and the CDFW are investigating and have warned the public of increased shark activity.

A man died from a gunshot wound on Christmas Eve in Fairfield after being dropped off at NorthBay Hospital; police are investigating without suspect details.

Santa Rosa police arrested Tahryn Janet Anderson on drug charges after intercepting narcotics meant for her, also charging her for allowing her daughter to use drugs.

Zoe Rosenberg, an animal rights activist, will be under house arrest after her early release from jail for her involvement in a poultry farm protest and her activism with Direct Action Everywhere. Her case has gained attention and sparked debate.