Former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli spoke with ABC7 Eyewitness News as jury selection began in his civil trial over allegations of sexual assault and misconduct from seven women over a period spanning two decades.
The accusers say they're disappointed by last month's decision by Attorney General Rob Bonta to not file criminal charges against Foppoli due to lack of evidence in the case.
Former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli, who is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women, spoke from his home in Italy where he claimed the accusers were looking for an "easy payday" and it was all politically motivated.
A Bay Area fire crew helped light up a mother's home for the holidays after her son fell off a ladder while putting up the holiday lights.
North Bay firefighters are welcoming the rain but say fire season is far from over. Despite the wet weather, officials say it only takes a few warm days for the fields to dry back up.
"We had a warm weekend, seasonal fuels are ready for fire, there's buckets of that fuel," said Deputy Sonoma County Fire Marshal, Jason Piloni.