A jury convicted 77‑year‑old Michael E. Mullen in the 1973 San Rafael killing of Nina Fischer after DNA evidence reopened the cold case. Sentencing is set for June 10.

Federal agents removed five card‑skimming devices in a Sacramento‑area sweep that inspected roughly 510 businesses and more than 3,000 terminals.

Santa Rosa police arrested a 42-year-old after a 911 call about gunfire; officers recovered a loaded 9mm "ghost gun" and reported no injuries.

Calistoga police warned that the 'Senior Assassins' toy‑gun game can be mistaken for a real threat, prompting high‑risk police stops and possible legal trouble.

Court filings show an American Canyon student reached a conditional settlement with former coach Brad Rowell, who is serving 15 years after a guilty plea.

A pedestrian suffered major injuries in a hit-and-run on Boyes Boulevard in Boyes Hot Springs; CHP is asking witnesses to call with tips about a gray Toyota Tacoma.

A California appeals court reversed two of three convictions against animal-rights activist Wayne Hsiung in a Petaluma farm-incursion case, remanding the matter to the trial court. The ruling focuses on excluded evidence tied to a necessity defense.

Fairfield police arrested Enrique Escalante after officers say a stolen handgun and illegal narcotics were found in his vehicle following a weapons report. The suspect was booked into Solano County Jail.

Judge Laura Passaglia gave a Santa Rosa man the maximum five-year state prison term after prosecutors said he attacked the same woman twice and violated a no‑contact order.

A juvenile was arrested after a fight in Rohnert Park left another teen with major facial injuries. Police say the encounter is believed to be gang-related and are asking for tips.

Police say a 32-year-old was arrested after dozens of cars had tires slashed in Historic Railroad Square; detectives are seeking camera footage.

Two masked men robbed Ortega’s Market on Guerneville Road and fled on bicycles after a shot was fired. Santa Rosa police released photos and a reward is being offered.

A CHP helicopter medevaced a crash victim after a head-on collision on Arnold Drive near Bonness Road in Sonoma.