San Anselmo Teen Arrested for False Bomb Threat at Archie Williams High School
A 17-year-old San Anselmo student was arrested for a fake bomb threat that forced the evacuation of Archie Williams High School on August 27. No explosives were found, police said.
Fatal Accident on US-101 Near Santa Rosa as Vehicle Plunges into Ditch, Driver Pronounced Dead
A Ford Expedition driver died after losing control and overturning on US-101 near Yolanda Avenue in Santa Rosa. CHP is investigating the fatal crash.
Vallejo Confronts 15th Homicide as Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Maine Street
Vallejo, CA, records its fifteenth homicide after a woman is fatally shot on Maine Street; motives unclear, no arrests announced. Police seek community tips.
Former San Rafael Officer Brandon Nail Acquitted of Use of Force Charges, Reinstatement with Back Pay Ordered
Former Officer Brandon Nail was acquitted of use-of-force charges and will be reinstated with back pay after arbitration, despite prior termination. San Rafael has since formed PAAC and the SAFE team to improve public trust and accountability.
3 Men Allegedly Kidnapped Woman After App Meetup in San Rafael; Police Rescue Her at Remote Trail
She called 911 from a moving car, telling dispatchers the men were using drugs and one had a knife. When officers arrived at the remote hiking trail, they could hear her screaming—and the suspects were already trying to flee.
California Authorities Issue Ebony Alert for Missing Teen Elizabeth Doleman in Marin City
California Highway Patrol issued an Ebony Alert for missing 15-year-old Elizabeth Doleman from Marin City, seeking public assistance for her safe return.
Fairfield Police Thwart Vehicle Theft, Recover 'Precious Cargo', Suspect Booked into County Jail
Fairfield police recovered a stolen vehicle containing "precious cargo", arresting the driver Heather Mercado and reuniting the owner with the property.
Windsor Traffic Stop Unveils Hidden Firearm and Drugs, Santa Rosa Man Arrested
A Windsor Police traffic stop resulted in the arrest of 35-year-old Jose Quiroz after officers uncovered suspected methamphetamine and a hidden, untraceable handgun inside his vehicle. Quiroz, a convicted felon, now faces multiple firearm and drug-related charges.
Motorcyclist Dies in Tragic Collision on US-101 Near Rohnert Park
Motorcyclist dies in US-101 accident near Rohnert Park after a collision with a Ford Fusion; wet road conditions may have contributed. The CHP is investigating and seeking public assistance.
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Charges Former House Cleaner in Connection with Violent Home Invasion
A new arrest by the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, involving Norma Matamoros, in a September home invasion case, charging her with multiple felonies including elder abuse and kidnapping.
Santa Rosa Teen Charged with Making Criminal Threats After Alleged Bomb Joke Goes Awry
An 18-year-old Santa Rosa teen was arrested for a bomb threat "joke" on social media targeting a school outside Sonoma County, despite no bomb-making materials found at his home.
San Francisco Nightlife Icon Mark Calcagni Fatally Shot Near Santa Rosa Home, Police Seek Leads
San Francisco's Condor Club GM, Mark Calcagni, was found shot dead near his home. No suspects have been arrested, and a $5,000 reward is offered for information.












