Tiburon Bike Path Horror: Sex Offender Nabbed 5 Hours After Jail Release
A woman fought off an alleged attacker on the Old Rail Trail; Tiburon police arrested a registered sex offender who faces false imprisonment and sexual battery charges.
Redwood Crash On Mendocino’s Hwy 128 Near Navarro Kills Logging Trucker
A 69-year-old Anderson Valley man died when his logging truck left SR‑128 and struck a redwood near Navarro. The California Highway Patrol says the cause remains under investigation.
Ex-Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli Faces Six-Week Civil Showdown In Sonoma County
Seven women will bring a civil case against former Windsor mayor Dominic Foppoli in Sonoma County next month. The complaint spans allegations from groping to rape and names his winery and a local charity as defendants.
Secret Vallejo Badge-Bending Ritual Nails 6 Cops, Clears 8
A long-hidden Giordano probe released June 23 finds six Vallejo officers violated policy in a badge‑bending ritual; eight were cleared. The report was unsealed after years of legal fights.
Visitors Snatched From Treacherous Golden Gate Cliffs After Off-Trail Misstep
Two people were hoisted from cliffs near the Golden Gate Bridge and cleared by paramedics; park rangers said they may be fined for going off posted trails.
Hammer-Wielding Thief Hits Downtown Petaluma Jeweler in Daytime Heist
A man smashed a display and stole jewelry from Joyeria Angelica in downtown Petaluma on Monday. Police released a suspect description and are asking for tips and video.
Deadly Lakeville Highway Crash Near Petaluma Throws Commute Into Chaos
A crash Friday afternoon closed Lakeville Highway at Highway 37 southeast of Petaluma, knocking down a utility pole and leaving dozens without power while investigators worked.
Napa Jury Nails Retired Prison Guard Over Child Sex Abuse Of Relatives
A Napa jury found retired corrections officer Richard Bardouski guilty of multiple sex crimes involving three children; sentencing is set for Aug. 7, 2026.
Downtown Vacaville Tip Leads Cops To 57 Grams Of Suspected Fentanyl
An alert tip led Vacaville police to a downtown car where officers say they recovered about 57 grams of suspected fentanyl; a 28-year-old man was booked.












