An individual in Solano County was apprehended with meth and exotic animals, including a spider monkey and rattlesnakes; the monkey was taken to the Oakland Zoo for care.

Sonoma State University can proceed with budget cuts, including ending its Division II athletics, after a court ruling against a student-filed injunction. The university faces a $23.9-million deficit and argues the cuts will aid financial stability.

Benicia police arrested a woman for using counterfeit money to purchase a spending card. The suspect, already on probation for theft, was detained and additional counterfeit bills were found in her vehicle.

An 81-year-old former IRS agent, Elana Cohen-Roth, received a 12-year prison sentence for defrauding an elderly person of their life savings in a Ponzi scheme.

Petaluma police arrested parolee Jimy Soriano-Vazquez after a chase, initially responding to an assault and handgun brandishing report. Despite a search, no weapon was found.

A 16-year-old boy from Santa Rosa was arrested for attempted robbery and drug possession in Petaluma after a chase; he was already on juvenile probation.

Christian Nelson was apprehended after a high-speed chase in Sonoma County, involving reckless driving and a K-9 unit, now facing multiple charges including assault.

Vallejo Police arrested a convicted felon for multiple felonies, including firearm possession and intent to distribute marijuana, after a traffic stop for car tint and license plate issues.

Local authorities in Suisun City are investigating a knife assault that took place on May 6, causing injuries to a victim. Details are limited due to the ongoing investigation.

A Sebastopol man was arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material after a multi-agency operation, with search warrants executed in two locations.

A former employee was arrested after a stabbing at a Santa Rosa restaurant left a man critically injured; suspected use of a cleaver and charges include attempted murder.

A livestock office at the Petaluma Fairgrounds was vandalized on May 6th, following a similar incident on April 17th. Police seek public help to find the culprit.

The Marin County Planning Commission suspended updates to a section of its Local Coastal Program due to a dispute with the California Coastal Commission over property protection against environmental hazards.