Convicted Napa Sex Offender Denied Parole

The convicted child molester and sexually violent predator was up for parole just four years into a 75-year to life sentence.

Former NVC Police Academy Instructor Named Martinez Police Chief

Andrew White has served as Clearlake's police chief since 2018. Prior to that, he worked for the Napa and Suisun City police departments.

Lockdown Lifted At St. Helena High School, Primary School: Police

The lockdown was implemented as a precautionary measure, police said.

Several Cars Vandalized In Calistoga, Police Say

Community members are asked to review their security camera footage and contact police if they have footage of anything suspicious.

Convicted Napa County Child Molester Denied Parole: DA

Mark Daigre, who was sentenced in 2000 to 115 years to life in prison, became eligible this year for a parole hearing.

Man Sought In Armed Robbery, Chase Arrested In SoCal: Napa Sheriff

A man wanted on suspicion of hitting a cop car and taking a catalytic converter at gunpoint was arrested over 400 miles away in Barstow.

Smoke May Be Visible In North Bay Communities Amid Prescribed Burn

Heavy smoke from a prescribed burn in eastern Sonoma County may be visible Saturday in Napa and Sonoma counties, authorities said.

Pepperwood Preserve 105-Acre Controlled Burn 'Going As Planned'

Drift smoke was expected to continue Friday within Napa and Sonoma counties. See a brief video about the project.

Napa Man Accused Of Touching Children In Marin Theater: Report

Movie theater employees who reported a May incident involving the suspect were advised to call police if he ever returned.

Napa Police Holding DUI Checkpoint Over Halloween Weekend

The checkpoint is being held with support from Napa County Probation, Calistoga PD and the Napa County District Attorney's Office.

Smoke Expected In Napa, Sonoma Counties Thursday From Prescribed Burn

Cal Fire is partnering with Pepperwood Preserve to conduct the strategic burn on up to 105 acres.

Suspects Steal Catalytic Converter At Gunpoint, Hit Police Car: ACPD

One suspect cut the converter off while the other displayed a handgun and told the resident to go back inside, American Canyon police said.

Fatal Silverado Trail Crash: Roadway Reopens

Silverado Trail was closed due to the collision near Oakville Cross Road and Skellenger Lane, the Napa County Sheriff's Office said.

Arrests Made In Napa Kidnapping, Robbery Series: Police

The victims in two robbery and kidnapping incidents described being forced to drive the suspects, police said.

Pedestrian Hospitalized In Napa Crash

A 22-year-old woman was struck by an SUV on Foster Road, prompting an hours-long closure of the road Wednesday night, police said.

Driver Dies In Crash Near Napa When Car Veers Off Road, Hits Tree: CHP

The California Highway Patrol was still investigating why the driver veered off the roadway.

Napa Police Department Supports National Walk And Roll To School Day

Police said drivers should be extra careful and anticipate more foot and bike traffic on Walk and Roll to School Day.

Napa County Fire Chief Updates Supervisors On Fire Season, Prevention

Although it's been a "fairly mild fire season," the fire chief expects to remain in fire season until December.

2 Arrested In High-Speed Chase From Napa County To San Francisco: PD

American Canyon police, California Highway Patrol and Marin County sheriff's deputies pursued the suspects who drove a Dodge Charger.

Former Pope Valley Teacher Accused Of Lewd Acts With Multiple Children

The Napa County Sheriff's Office arrested Benjamin Casas, 33, on suspicion of 19 felony counts, including 10 lewd acts on a child under 14.

2 St. Helena Teens Hospitalized After Assault At Homecoming Game

A 15-year-old was hospitalized with "very serious" injuries during the homecoming game as another teenager was booked into juvenile hall.

1 Critically Injured In Head-On Collision Near St. Helena: CHP

The driver of a Toyota Yaris suffered major injuries in a head-on collision with a Toyota Tundra pickup truck, the CHP said.

Napa Police Make Arrest In Months-Long Mail Theft Investigation

With the help of Sacramento SWAT teams, Napa detectives made the arrest and recovered evidence, including $52,000 in cash, police said.

St. Helena Police Seek To Install License Plate Cameras

The St. Helena Police Department is seeking city council approval to install the cameras.

Napa's Ex Interim Top Cop Takes New Role

Sylvia Moir will serve as the Marin County Sheriff Office's new undersheriff.

Nancy Pelosi's Husband Sentenced To 5 Days In Jail For DUI

Paul Pelosi, 82, was charged with two misdemeanors in a May 28 crash in Napa Valley. He pleaded guilty to one and the other was dismissed.

Authorities Identify Woman Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Hwy 29 In Napa

Napa police say the 25-year-old woman was driving the wrong way on state Highway 29 and collided with four other cars.

Britney Spears' Ex-Husband Booked Into Napa Jail On Theft Charges

Jason Allen Alexander, 40, was wanted on a Napa County arrest warrant from April 2016.

One Dead In 5-Vehicle Collision On Highway 29: Napa Police

Police said according to preliminary information one driver drove south in the northbound lanes and hit four vehicles going north.

Vacaville Fire Forward 90% Contained: Cal Fire

Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of an 8-acre vegetation fire in unincorporated Solano County north of Vacaville Sunday.

Bank Robber Caught + Russian River Chase: Napa, North Bay Crime News

Woman robs bank but is quickly caught; fatal crash claims life of young woman; doctor faces sentencing for COVID-19 fraud.

Sentencing Set For Napa Naturopathic Doctor In COVID-19 Fraud Case

Juli Mazi, 41, tried to withdraw her guilty plea but her motion was rejected by a federal judge.

2 Napa Vehicle Theft Suspects Arrested

The suspects are accused of stealing two cars in less than an hour, police said.

Police K9 Mistakenly Bites Bystander Amid American Canyon Pursuit: PD

The bystander was running from the scene when he was mistakenly bit by a police dog, the Napa County Sheriff's Office said.

Sonoma Valley Woman, 20, Charged In Napa Crash Death Of 21-Year-Old

Susan Burnham Jevarian is facing multiple DUI-related charges in connection with a Napa County crash that killed 21-year-old Amanda Peters.

Nancy Pelosi's Husband Arraigned On DUI Charges, Pleads Not Guilty: DA

Paul Pelosi, 82, had an attorney appear on his behalf for the arraignment held Wednesday morning in Napa County Superior Court.

Cal Fire Positions 2 Additional Helitankers In Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit

One is based at the Napa County Airport and the other is based at the Sonoma County Airport.

Napa Valley Residents In Distress Can Call New 988 Suicide Hotline

This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services.

Lariat Fire Damages 1 Structure In Napa County

Crews contained the Pope Valley wildfire at 1 acre.

Accused Ringleader In NorCal Fraud Ring Sentenced To 13 Years

Toni Coffman and 28 others were sentenced following a yearslong multiagency investigation into a $1 million burglary and fraud ring.