Novato's Pioneer Park has upgraded to an inclusive playground with adaptive equipment and safety features, supported by community funding and recognized nationally for its accessibility.

A San Rafael man was arrested by Marin County Sheriff's detectives for trying to solicit sex from a minor via WhatsApp and resisting arrest. He was caught at a sting operation after a 13-year-old reported his advances.

Windsor PD announces DUI checkpoint operation on December 30th, with help from partnering agencies, to deter impaired driving during holiday festivities.

Mill Valley announces lane and road closures from December 26-29 for PG&E and MMWD maintenance, impacting travel plans and prompting alternate routes.

Petaluma's holiday lighted bicycle parade begins at 5:30 PM at Aqus Cafe and will feature a route through downtown with rolling street closures managed by local police.

A 2-alarm fire caused major damage to a commercial building in Santa Rosa, with no injuries reported. Firefighters contained the blaze, suspected to be started by a heater, within 30 minutes.

SRPD officers arrested Ramses De Jesus Navarette for DUI and carrying a concealed firearm after observing his erratic driving and failing a sobriety test.

Fairfield Police removed illegal firearms from the streets during traffic stops, leading to the arrest of two individuals on separate occasions for gun charges.

The CDFW announces the opening of the Dungeness crab commercial fishery in Northern California with a pre-soak period starting January 2, 2024, while areas further south remain closed to protect whales.

Vallejo's 22nd homicide occurred on December 20, with a male gunshot victim dying at a hospital, prompting a police investigation for motives and witnesses.

A man from Isleton was arrested for shooting at a parked truck in Rio Vista; no injuries were reported. The arrest followed a police operation involving SWAT and detectives.

A man in Petaluma attacked bystanders with a knife, following which he was arrested. The assailant, showing signs of intoxication, faces multiple charges; the injured victims are expected to recover.

A stolen work truck was recovered by San Rafael Police 15 minutes post-theft, with tools plundered and ignition tampered. No suspect found at the scene.