Jean‑Charles Boisset has closed Chateau Buena Vista and the JCB Tasting Salon, trimming his splashy Napa footprint as the collection reshapes its tasting strategy.

A pedestrian died in a multi-car accident in Vallejo, with one driver fleeing the scene. Police urge witnesses to contact them as the investigation continues.

A dirt bike rider was arrested in Vallejo after leading police on a high-speed chase, evading officers, and driving recklessly without a helmet or license.

CHP H-30 helicopter and rescue teams swiftly aided an injured mountain biker on Inverness Ridge Trail, highlighting the effectiveness of coordinated response efforts.

A man in Santa Rosa was arrested for brandishing a firearm at a delivery driver and carrying hidden guns, including a Glock 23, found during a search.

Authorities are searching for Kale Gonick-Hallows, 29, missing since January 5 and last seen driving a blue Tesla. His mental health crisis raises concern as the search spans diverse Sonoma County landscapes.

A solo-vehicle crash toppled power lines on Point Reyes‑Petaluma Road, closing the route overnight and prompting CHP to ask drivers to avoid the area.

BottleRock will drop its 2026 lineup this Tuesday; three‑day general‑admission tickets go on sale Wednesday for the May 22–24 festival in Napa.

The American Canyon Library reopened after renovations, featuring a new minimalist design, increased space, and functionality, with positive community reception.

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.