Holiday weekend prompts water safety reminders

The high temperatures on the long holiday weekend in the Bay Area had people and families looking to get relief from the heat. But fast moving water this year comes with warnings of the dangers along the rivers throughout the state.

Fairfield woman found dead in motel room

A Fairfield woman was found dead in a motel room early Saturday morning.

Vallejo community center vandalized before opening, neighbors show support

Vandals in Vallejo trashed a new community center that was getting ready to open its doors. It was a heartbreaking sight for the non-profit's founder, but the setback brought out some heartwarming support from neighbors.

July 4th in the Bay Area: Here's your guide to Independence Day

From the “world's shortest parade" to the "world's longest parade" to yacht races to dog parade contests, there's no shortage of fun around the 4th of July holiday in the Bay Area.

DA charges San Rafael police officers after bloody arrest of day laborer

Two San Rafael police officers associated with a bloody arrest last summer are being charged with assault and making false statements, the Marin County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.

Unidentified human remains discovered in North Bay city

Employees of the California Waterfowl Association were conducting a vegetation evaluation in the area when they found what appeared to be an exposed bone inside a jacket sleeve, the Solano County Sheriff's Office said.

Sebastopol woman arrested for DUI after hitting pole head-on with toddler in backseat

Santa Rosa police arrested a woman on suspicion of driving under the influence Tuesday, after she crashed her SUV -- with her 2-year-old son in a car seat in the back -- into a light pole.   

Men killed in Solano County plane crash were close friends, families say they lived 'life to the fullest'

Thirty-three-year-old Jesse Buckner and 41-year-old Ben Shreve were close friends with a lot in common. They both grew up in the East Bay, both married their high school sweethearts, and both shared a passion for flying. 

Cordelia motorcyclist with life-threatening conditions after late-night crash

A motorcyclist was in critical condition Sunday night after running off the road and crashing into a barbed wire fence in the Cordelia area of Fairfield.   

Sneakers and sandwiches -A family collaboration in Santa Rosa

Lou and Dominic Chambrone talk about how food and family and sneakers have all come together in their hometown of Santa Rosa.

Convicted child molester sentenced to life in prison

A Santa Rosa judge sentenced a 62-year-old man to 30 years to life in prison on Thursday after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting four different children.   

Rohnert Park police launch anti-hate campaign in honor of Pride Month

In honor of June being Pride Month, the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety launched an anti-hate campaign, where businesses, schools and community organizations can designate themselves as an official safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.   

Driver in shopping center crash took his own life, police say

A motorist took his own life by driving at high speed into a large sign in a shopping center parking lot Saturday, Rohnert Park police said.   

Santa Rosa cemetery groundskeeper arrested after shooting

A caretaker at a Santa Rosa cemetery is under arrest after allegedly firing a gun while threatening a visitor.

Gone in 60 seconds: $50,000 in sunglasses taken from mall; 2 arrested

Two women were arrested Friday in connection with an organized theft of about $50,000 in sunglasses at a downtown Santa Rosa mall that took less than 60 seconds, police said.