Rohnert Park reassigns its only School Resource Officer to city patrol due to staffing shortages, affecting the local school district's safety programs.

A Sonoma man was sentenced to 12 years, 8 months after a 2020 DUI crash that killed a Sausalito driver; the case was delayed for years by competency hearings. Prosecutors urged the maximum term.

Sonoma County issues advisory against wild mushroom consumption after a resident dies and poisonings surge, including cases requiring liver transplants.

A drunk driver, Adrian Perez-Gomez, struck a police car and other objects in Fairfield before being arrested for DUI and related charges. Officer Gassen was unharmed.

The Justice Department sues California cities Morgan Hill and Petaluma over bans on new natural gas infrastructure, arguing they raise consumer costs and undermine energy independence.

Rebecca Hermosillo becomes the first Latina chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, with Chris Coursey as vice chair and a focus on fiscal responsibility.

November brought modest job gains to the Bay Area and California, but year‑to‑date totals through November still show net losses. The rebound is tentative.

Valero plans to idle its Benicia Refinery by 2026, continuing production until then. It will support employees with relocation or outplacement services. Governor Newsom supports Valero's move, noting California's efforts to secure fuel supply.

Two teens surrendered in connection with a deadly Sept. 11 shooting on Carolina Street in Vallejo. Murder charges were filed after detectives presented the case to the DA.

Two juveniles have surrendered to Vallejo police in connection with a fatal Carolina Street shooting, with the Vallejo Police Department seeking more information.

Eiko's will close its Oxbow Public Market stall after 11 years and consolidate operations downtown, citing declining visitor traffic and a shift in the market. The downtown restaurant will expand seafood offerings.

Shots were fired at the Vacaville/Fairfield Train Station parking lot; no injuries reported, and shooters fled the scene. Police are investigating with no ongoing public threat.

Sizzling House has opened on Mendocino Avenue, serving donburi, ramen and sizzling plates with large portions and fast-casual prices. The bulgogi donburi and takoyaki are early standouts.