Christopher Santana was sentenced to nearly 24 years in prison for a drive-by shooting after entering a no-contest plea to charges including attempted murder.

A former Vallejo teacher was arrested on charges of sexual misconduct with a minor and witness intimidation, with bail set at $585,000. The alleged incidents took place about a decade ago.

A Flock surveillance system alerted Fairfield police to a stolen vehicle, leading to the arrest of suspect Ramona Sandival, who was caught with the car keys.

A man was arrested for arson in Healdsburg after allegedly starting a trailer fire; his quick arrest was aided by a witness who put out the fire and provided a description.

A person died in a cabin fire in Forestville, Sonoma County; the fire was contained without spreading to the woods, and the cause is under investigation.

Lynette Murillo was arrested in Petaluma for trying to steal an SUV and possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia.

Two arrests were made in Healdsburg after a car with expired tags was stopped, revealing a handgun and suspected meth; occupants Suzanna and Hale face charges.

Napa County Firefighters responded to a fire caused by inflatable holiday decor, emphasizing the importance of electrical safety during festive seasons. No injuries or major damage were reported.

A DUI incident occurred in Novato where Jose Baeza Cruz crashed a Honda minivan into parked vehicles; no one else was injured. Cruz was arrested and received medical clearance.

Alejandro Escobar Rodriguez was arrested in Rohnert Park for DUI with a BAC of 0.21%, as police emphasize their strict approach to impaired driving during the holidays.

Deputies in Santa Rosa arrested two probationers, Gilberto Torres Oliveros and Lou Medina, for drug possession and illegal ammunition during a patrol stop.

A car veered off US-101, descended an embankment, and landed on SR-128, with the driver sustaining minor injuries. Causes of the accident near Cloverdale remain under investigation.

A drone with thermal imaging helped Fairfield Police find a missing autistic teen, highlighting the benefits of technology in search and rescue missions.