VIDEO: CHP Helicopter and San Ramon Valley Fire Conduct Aerial Rescue of Injured Hiker Near Alamo
The CHP helicopter conducted a rescue for an injured hiker on the Madrone Trail, near Alamo, with the aid of a Helicopter Rescue Technician and coordination with local fire services.
Santa Rosa Woman and Dog Fatally Shot, Two Suspects Charged with Murder and Conspiracy
Two men were arrested and charged with the murder of Mollie Schefer, who was found shot dead along with her dog in Santa Rosa. The investigation is ongoing, with a reward for useful information.
Daring GPS-Powered Chicken Heist Could Put Berkeley Activist in Prison for Years
A UC Berkeley senior who bedazzled her court-ordered ankle monitor in school colors now faces five years behind bars for what she calls a rescue mission. The case has ignited a fierce battle between animal activists and agricultural interests that's playing out in courtrooms, on billboards, and inside grocery stores across Northern California.
Vallejo Police Department Advances Reform Efforts Under California DOJ Settlement Agreement
Vallejo has made progress in police reforms, implementing 27 of 45 DOJ-recommended changes, including independent shooting probes and enhanced Use of Force policies.
Petaluma Woman, 19, Arrested for DUI, Hit-and-Run, and Assaulting Officer After Highway Chase
A woman was arrested in Petaluma for DUI, hit-and-run, assaulting an officer, and resisting arrest after a high-speed chase and altercation on Highway 101.
Underage Driver Arrested in Cotati for Possession of Loaded 'Ghost Gun' and High-Capacity Magazine Amid DUI Stop
An underage, intoxicated driver was arrested in Cotati after being stopped for a traffic violation; a loaded, unserialized gun and a large magazine were found in the vehicle.
Napa Police Seize Fentanyl and Firearm, Two Suspects Charged Following Juarez Street Vehicle Search
Napa Police arrested two men after finding fentanyl and a gun in their vehicle during a routine patrol. The arrest highlights the ongoing fentanyl crisis and the intersection of drug trafficking and gun violence.
Napa Driver Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter in Pedestrian Fatal Collision Case
The driver involved in the fatal crash that killed Charles Corrigan in Napa faces charges for vehicular manslaughter due to excessive speed and not yielding to a pedestrian.
Quick Response by Police Averts Tragedy at Fairfield High School Following Parking Lot Gunfire
Fairfield police quickly contained a shooting incident after a fight at Fairfield High School. Shots were fired at a vehicle, but no injuries occurred as officers secured the campus.
Santa Rosa Police Dismantle Major Gift Card Fraud Scheme, Two Southern California Men Charged
Two men were arrested in California for a gift card fraud scheme, with police seizing about 25,000 compromised cards after a multi-agency investigation.
UPDATE: Vallejo Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder in Napa County Roadway Shooting
A Vallejo man was arrested for the murder of Salvador De Jesus Castillo-Hernandez, whose body with gunshot wounds was found in Napa County. The Napa County Sheriff's Office is investigating the case.
Petaluma Woman Charged with Animal Cruelty After Allegedly Abusing Dog in Public
A woman in Petaluma was arrested for animal cruelty and resisting arrest after being seen abusing and stealing a dog. The dog is now recovering under Animal Control's care.












