The guys who bought up 120 properties in a town of 10,000 people are finally selling them off—and it's not going quite as planned. What started as an aggressive real estate empire has turned into federal fraud charges and the largest property liquidation Sonoma Valley has ever seen.

SEIU Local 1021 workers in Novato ended a three-day strike, returning to work amid ongoing labor agreement negotiations. City operations are resuming, with some delays expected.

A suspect was arrested in a Fairfield hit-and-run that left a pedestrian with a serious head injury, thanks to witness descriptions and swift police action.

Walmart settles for $5.6 million over overcharging and weight mislabeling claims, as alleged by California prosecutors, with measures to ensure future price and weight accuracy.

Marin County Sheriff's Office apprehended suspected drug dealer Kevin Eduardo Reyes, finding cocaine, MDMA, alprazolam, ketamine, and a stolen firearm. Reyes faces multiple felony charges.

West Nile virus has been detected in a mosquito pool in Solano County, prompting health authorities to ramp up surveillance and control measures, while urging public participation in prevention efforts. No human cases have been reported locally.

Novato city workers are on strike over staffing issues and fair treatment, with the city offering an 11% raise over three years but employees demanding more in light of Measure M revenues.

A traffic stop in San Rafael led to the arrest of a driver with an unregistered 'ghost gun' and ammunition. The San Rafael Police Department highlighted the confiscation as effective proactive policing.

An officer in Cotati arrested a driver found under the influence of nitrous oxide, with tanks in their car, after erratic driving. A trained Drug Recognition Expert confirmed the intoxication.

CHP officers resolved a high-speed pursuit involving a woman and child in a Cadillac on US-101; the vehicle was stopped by OnStar and the child was safely recovered.

Napa parents were arrested after their toddler died from fentanyl poisoning, facing charges including murder and child abuse.

Vallejo Police arrested a known felon with a fully automatic stolen handgun following a foot chase; the suspect resisted arrest and had a robbery warrant.

Sonoma County's Department of Child Support Services excels in child support cases, with 58% concluding in stipulated orders versus the 23% state average. Their efforts are celebrated, and they are set to receive official recognition in August.