After a damning civil grand jury report, Marin Clean Energy's board has hired a consultant to review governance. The assessment could reshape the agency's board and bylaws by fall.

A 100‑acre prescribed burn is scheduled at Castleview Ranch in Wild Horse Valley; crews say smoke may be visible across eastern Napa during daytime hours.

A 47-year-old Santa Rosa resident was arrested after allegedly setting an occupied RV on fire, prompting a multi‑agency response and a temporary road closure.

San Rafael will absorb Marinwood’s fire staff over a three‑phase plan starting July 1, with a $350K city payment to shore up staffing and a path toward full consolidation.

A man smashed a display and stole jewelry from Joyeria Angelica in downtown Petaluma on Monday. Police released a suspect description and are asking for tips and video.

A crash Friday afternoon closed Lakeville Highway at Highway 37 southeast of Petaluma, knocking down a utility pole and leaving dozens without power while investigators worked.

A 21‑year‑old suspect surrendered after a two‑hour standoff in downtown Sonoma; officials say no one was hurt.

Renee Giacomini Brewer will take over as Napa's city attorney Aug. 24 under a three‑year, $290,000 contract after City Council approval.

A Napa jury found retired corrections officer Richard Bardouski guilty of multiple sex crimes involving three children; sentencing is set for Aug. 7, 2026.

The ICC approved model-code changes that extend ASTM gate-safety standards to manual sliding and swing gates after a Marin child's 2019 death. Advocates say simple fixes could save lives.

Adina Flores' June 17 post accuses the North Bay Organizing Project of retaliation and financial misconduct and spotlights the group's close ties to Santa Rosa schools.

The Napa Valley Opera House has been rebranded as Napa Music Hall, with a 160‑seat Club, a 650‑capacity Ballroom and plans for hundreds of shows downtown.

A woman was killed after her pickup rolled backward and struck her on Burnside Road near Sebastopol, the CHP says. The crash remains under investigation.