Vallejo sees 14th homicide amid wave of violence
Vallejo Police are investigating the city's 14th homicide of the year after a man with gunshot wounds died around 11:30 Wednesday night, another shooting and another sign, Vallejo residents say, that violence is out of control in the city of about 124,000 people.
Funeral held for fallen Vacaville police officer
The Bay Area law enforcement community will say final goodbyes to Vacaville police Officer Matthew Bowen, who was killed in the line of duty, on Tuesday morning.
California Forever pulls ballot measure, plans for 2026 comeback
California Forever pulled its ballot measure for a planned city in rural Solano County on Monday, just one day before it was up for a vote by county supervisors.
Six Flags enforces new youth chaperone policy
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is introducing a chaperon policy starting Friday.
Vallejo gun battle leaves 16-year-old boy dead
Residents in Vallejo said a gun battle near City Hall left a 16-year-old boy dead. They are upset at the senseless loss of life.
16-year-old dies in Vallejo shooting near apartment complex
A 16-year-old boy died after a shooting in Vallejo on Wedn
Woman charged with murder in killing of Vacaville cop
Prosecutors allege that a driver who fatally hit a Vacaville police officer last week intentionally ran him down, and filed murder charges that include killing an officer while he was on duty.
Nonprofit's van stolen and torched: alert citizen, quick police response led to recovery, 2 arrests
There was a happy ending for a nonprofit that had its van stolen by thieves in Vallejo. The founder said the vehicle was recovered within hours of it being stolen thanks to community engagement and quick action by police.
Woman arrested for DUI in crash that killed Vacaville police officer
Vacaville police held a solemn news conference where their chief confirmed one of his officers was struck and killed by the driver of a car while conducting a traffic stop Thursday.
Bay Area congressman John Garamendi diagnosed with cancer
Congressman John Garamendi on Monday announced that he is receiving treatment for a type of blood cancer.
Police chase ends in deadly crash: Vallejo police
What was supposed to be a simple traffic stop turned deadly in Vallejo Saturday morning when a speeding car crashed into another.
Bay Area cities cancel July 4 festivities because of extreme heat
The extreme heat and fire danger is spurring Bay Area cities to cancel July 4 activities for the health and safety of their residents.
Fire erupts near Travis Air Force Base
A vegetation fire erupted miles from Travis Air Force Base in Solano County, alongside Highway 12 on Tuesday afternoon.
Power shutoffs planned in Bay Area, NorCal amid heat warning
PG&E plans to implement a public safety power shutoff this week when temperatures reach triple degrees throughout the Bay Area and other parts of Northern California.
Amber Alert for 2-week-old newborn from Vallejo canceled, baby found safe
An Amber Alert that was issued on Saturday for a 14-day-old baby was canceled after the baby, Braxton, was found, unharmed, with his mother.
California home prices hit another record, while prices in one Bay Area county was far below state median
The Bay Area saw the biggest jump in home prices on a year-over-year basis in California last month, as the statewide median hit another record. But home prices in one Bay Area county were far below the statewide median.
4 people shot in Vallejo, police too busy to respond to sideshows
Four people were shot near the corner of Monterey Street and Springs Road, around 2:35 a.m. Sunday in Vallejo. Police said the victims have non-life-threatening injuries, but they were all sent to the hospital.
Billionaire-backed plan for Solano utopian city qualifies for ballot
A Silicon Valley-backed initiative to build a green city for up to 400,000 people in Solano County has qualified for the Nov. 5 ballot, elections officials said Tuesday.
Stolen car was sold on Facebook marketplace, Fairfield police say
A stolen car that triggered an alert to Fairfield police turned out to have been sold on Facebook Marketplace, police said Saturday.
2 Fairfield students fight off alleged assailant en route to school
Two 12-year-old students fought off an alleged attacker on a BMX-style bike on Wednesday in Fairfield as they were walking to school, police said.