Kidnapping suspect arrested following police chase

Vallejo police arrested a man with several warrants out for his arrest, including two for kidnapping, on Friday following a police chase. 

Sonoma State student-athletes file complaint against university

A grassroots organization working to preserve the athletics department of Sonoma State University has recently filed a complaint against the school over its decision to shut down the department.

Sonoma State kills athletic department, some education programs

Facing a $24 million budget deficit, Sonoma State University is ending all eleven of its sports programs and cutting out or rolling back other programs and people, and on Friday, meetings were held on campus where students and instructors vented their angst and anger.

Fairfield sees first homicide of year

Fairfield police are investigating after a person was found dead on a street Saturday morning. 

Driver caught impersonating CHP officer: San Rafael police

San Rafael police officers arrested a Richmond man for allegedly impersonating a police officer while they were patrolling the area Wednesday morning. 

Vacaville K-9 shot by armed suspect

Vacaville K-9 officer Murph was shot during the apprehension of an armed suspect Wednesday afternoon, the Vacaville Police Department shared.

Convicted Northern California serial rapist sentenced to life in prison

Convicted serial rapist Santiago Torres Mendez Jr was sentenced to 215 years to life in prison on Wednesday without the possibility of parole, according to the Napa County Sheriff's Office. 

Ex-Benicia pizzeria bookkeeper held in embezzlement

A woman who worked as the bookkeeper at a popular Benicia pizzeria has been arrested on suspicion of embezzlement.

Flooding leads to road closures in North Bay with more rain possible

Caltrans is preparing for more rain to soak the North Bay after up to three inches fell over parts of Sonoma County on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

84-year-old Santa Rosa woman swindled out of $600K by cyber fraudsters

A family in Santa Rosa is reeling after their elderly loved one lost more than half a million dollars to a sophisticated fraud scheme this year.

Motorcyclist dies after colliding with pickup truck in Vallejo

A motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a pickup truck in Vallejo the night of Christmas Eve, officials said. 

After intense weekend storm, North Bay braces for more storms to hit

With the weekend storm in the past, the pressing concern is tree falls and mudslides, with four more storms expected between now and the day after Christmas.

Inflatable holiday décor sparks fire at North Bay home

Officials are reminding residents to be mindful of their holiday decoration this season after a Yountville resident's home suffered fire damage from an inflatable.

Rain on the way: Here's when wet weather will arrive in the Bay Area

According to the National Weather Service, “multiple” storm systems will hit the Bay Area and central California coast through next week. Here's when the rain will arrive.

Two dozen chihuahuas pups abandoned at North Bay roadside

More than two dozen chihuahuas, abandoned on the roadside in Calistoga, are now searching for their fur-ever homes. The 25 young chihuahuas were all discovered in the cold Thursday night, before being picked up by animal control officers and brought to the Napa County Animal Shelter.