A man was arrested for card fraud after police found him with 43 fake debit cards and $3,000 in Rohnert Park, California. He faces multiple charges, including identity theft.

A school officer arrested a knife-carrying teen at a Santa Rosa middle school after the intruder, from a different school, was detained near the campus grounds by the on-duty officer.

The Novato Police Department plans a DUI checkpoint on December 15 to deter impaired driving, with undisclosed location and funded by a California Office of Traffic Safety grant.

Fairfield police arrested Davone Bracy for shoplifting at a mall, also discovering he had two outstanding warrants. Officer W. Smith apprehended him after a brief chase.

Sonoma County expands its Mobile Crisis Units program to provide mental health professionals for crisis calls countywide, aiming for fast response times and reduced law enforcement interaction.

Sonoma County increases transit fare discounts for low-income adults from 20% to 50% through the Bay Area's Clipper START program effective January 1, 2024.

The Marin County Sheriff's Office identified Ali Safar Navadeh, 79, as the victim of a fatal car crash on Highway 101 in Novato. His car was hit while disabled, leading to his death at the scene. An investigation is underway.

An inmate at Marin County Jail, 21-year-old Dylan Baylacq, died by suicide, prompting investigations by Novato Police and the Sonoma County Coroner's Office.

Sonoma County officials raised the Living Wage to $18.10 per hour, linked to inflation, to help local low-income workers. The increase applies from January for new contracts and by July 2024 for existing ones.

Police in Santa Rosa arrested a crew for stealing $10,000 worth of designer jackets and engaging in related crimes including drug possession and identity theft.

Petaluma Police Department announced a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on December 15, 2023, in the city from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., to reduce impaired driving and improve road safety.

Clint Mitchell, a prohibited gun possessor, was arrested in Sonoma County after deputies investigated gunshots and found he illegally had firearms and ammunition.

Dense fog covered the Bay Area, prompting NWS warnings for reduced visibility and travel precautions. Weather forecasts indicate dry conditions with a warming trend and a low-confidence chance of weekend rain.