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.

A repeat offender, Eyobell Solomon, was arrested in Santa Rosa for possession of controlled substances for sale and attempting to bring drugs into jail.

Santa Rosa Police seized about a kilogram of fentanyl during a routine traffic stop, leading to the arrest of Fabian Chavez-Carranza on narcotics charges.

A drunk driver crashed into the Benicia Police Department parking lot, where no one was hurt. The police used the incident to caution against DUI during holidays.

Vallejo Police arrested a suspect for a $7,000+ cosmetic theft, aided by a GPS tracker in the stolen goods. The San Pablo Police's assistance and store surveillance footage confirmed the suspect's involvement in this and a previous theft.

Sonoma County deputies are searching for 80-year-old George Ginochio after he walked away from his Bodega Bay home last Sunday night. He has dementia and was last seen near Highway 1.

A wildfire dubbed the North Fire was reported on federal parkland in Marin on Thursday. Officials have released few details as crews monitor the blaze.

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.