A solo bicyclist died after a traffic collision in Vallejo, marking the VPD's first such incident in 2026. The man lost control of his bike, with no other vehicles involved. Authorities are investigating the cause.

CHP air crews hoisted two hikers from a steep cliff near Pelican Lake at Point Reyes; both were taken to an awaiting ambulance. Crews urged hikers to plan for changing weather.

During a traffic stop, Santa Rosa Police arrested Edgar Vela for vehicle code violations and found him with a loaded revolver, drugs, and open Marijuana containers.

A Napa County deputy has been charged with invasion‑of‑privacy crimes after prosecutors say he secretly recorded and shared nude photos of his estranged wife; one image was mistakenly sent to their 13‑year‑old daughter.

A Silver Alert has been issued for missing 91-year-old Arnold Taylor in Sonoma County, last seen January 2, driving a green Toyota Avalon, license 4LUK647.

A Cotati DUI stop on Dec. 27 led officers to a loaded, unserialized 3D‑printed handgun and multiple bags of cocaine; the driver was booked on weapons and drug counts.

Vallejo Police Department's POP Team arrested a man for solicitation of prostitution during a patrol targeting sex trafficking in West Vallejo, based on a Facebook post by the department.

Petaluma police seek help to find a prowling suspect after a break-in on Daniel Drive, with a perimeter set and a suspect seen in surveillance footage.

A motorcycle collision on southbound US‑101 just north of the Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza left one person dead early Wednesday. CHP and Marin agencies are investigating.

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.