A City of San Rafael feasibility study lays out three expensive paths to shield the Canal — walls, a tidal gate or land‑raising — and urges quick fixes to buy time.

A two‑story West Lane home in Angwin was nearly destroyed in an early‑morning blaze; Cal Fire says the cause is under investigation and no injuries were reported.

A 2026 Zillow-based ranking finds multiple Bay Area ZIP codes among the nation's 50 most expensive for renters; Water Mill tops the list at nearly $96k/month.

A man was arrested in Fairfield for defying police and carrying a loaded firearm, after being pulled over for a suspicious vehicle. He had an outstanding warrant and was detained when discovered with the weapon.

Santa Rosa Police Department's "Missing Person Monday" campaign on social media helps solve cold cases, with 13 resolved through public engagement and continued efforts to locate missing persons.

Mill Valley police and search volunteers are looking for 72-year-old Judy Gilbert, last seen Sunday near the Mill Valley Golf Course.

Monday is serving up a lukewarm 56-degree bowl of gray soup, but you’d better find your umbrella before Tuesday night’s rain attempt. It’s a classic January slog, though there's a 62-degree light at the end of this tunnel if we can just make it to Saturday.

Motorcyclist was arrested by Solano CHP for speeding at 102 MPH while under the influence with a BAC of .126%, also driving on a suspended license without a motorcycle endorsement.

Vallejo Police's POP Team dismantled a retail theft operation, arresting two suspects linked to over $5,000 in stolen goods, by working with store security and analyzing footage. The team's proactive, coordinated approach helped recover property.

Sebastopol Police arrested a man on the Joe Rodota Trail for possession of weapons, drugs, and illegal camping, as detailed in their social media post.

Deputies in Sonoma County captured felon Raymundo Navarro-Jimenez after an hour-long chase involving land and water maneuvers.

AI‑era fortunes from the Bay Area are driving all‑cash purchases of second homes across Napa, Monterey and the Central Coast.

Vallejo Police detained a man who threatened his family with a gun, and confiscated the firearm and ammunition after a family disturbance call. No injuries were reported.