Police in Fairfield responded to a vehicle theft and arrested Clarence Jordan, a felon with existing warrants, finding a rifle and armor-piercing bullets in his possession.

A nonprofit developer wants to convert a downtown, city-owned lot into about 56 affordable apartments, with half reserved as permanent supportive housing. City council met behind closed doors but left negotiations unresolved.

A new California law requires landlords to supply a working stove and refrigerator for most leases starting Jan. 1, 2026, and sets recall and repair deadlines.

A man was fatally stabbed in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood Tuesday night. Police say motive is unknown and are asking witnesses to come forward.

Vallejo high school supervisor arrested for solicitation of lewd acts and false imprisonment involving a student.

Pick's Roadside will reopen in mid‑January, preserving classic burgers and shakes while adding Wagyu upgrades and a curated drinks program.

Laura Chenel says it has stopped sourcing milk from Grand Barr Dairy after a PETA investigation alleged neglect. The creamery says it will review supplier animal-care standards while authorities review the case.

Firefighters quickly extinguished an early morning fire at a Novato liquor store, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures with no reported injuries. The fire's cause remains under investigation.

Benicia Police captured a wanted felon using a FLOCK system alert, locating the suspect at a shopping center and arresting him on a $190,000 warrant for vehicle theft.

Farmhouse Artisan Market opened Petaluma’s first in-person cannabis storefront last week, converting a seven-year delivery service into a visible shop on North McDowell. The opening follows a 2024 City Council vote to allow three storefront dispensaries.

A Home Depot employee blocked a man who allegedly chased shoppers with a box cutter in San Rafael; police arrested him and charged him with felony assault.

A Santa Rosa memorial on Dec. 19 will honor 43 people who died while experiencing homelessness this year. County officials cite recent housing gains but warn progress is fragile.

A California appeals court has refused to overturn Christopher "Roly" Young’s conviction in the 2020 Safeway parking‑lot killing, leaving his life sentence intact.