Benicia only city in Solano County with mask mandate
Benicia now aligns with eight other Bay Area counties that require facial coverings in public places, regardless of vaccination status.
Benicia now aligns with eight other Bay Area counties that require facial coverings in public places, regardless of vaccination status.
Crews responding to small vegetation fire in Benicia
Fire crews are responding to a 20-acre, two-alarm vegetation fire in Benicia Friday afternoon.
Fire crews are responding to a 20-acre, two-alarm vegetation fire in Benicia Friday afternoon.
Benicia couple spray paints lawn like American flag in dramatic show of patriotism
A couple in Benicia has found a dramatic way to celebrate Independence Day: spray-painting their lawn like an American flag.
A couple in Benicia has found a dramatic way to celebrate Independence Day: spray-painting their lawn like an American flag.
Solano County stuck in red tier: COVID metrics just aren’t good enough
Solano County health officials say they are no longer concerned about moving down into the most restrictive purple tier. But they say their COVID metrics just aren't good enough to move out of red yet.
Solano County health officials say they are no longer concerned about moving down into the most restrictive purple tier. But they say their COVID metrics just aren't good enough to move out of red yet.
Thief hits five Benicia businesses overnight, makes off with thousands of dollars
Business owners say they feel violated after a thief broke into five Benicia businesses and made off with thousands of dollars in cash just after midnight Wednesday.
Business owners say they feel violated after a thief broke into five Benicia businesses and made off with thousands of dollars in cash just after midnight Wednesday.
Benicia church hosts COVID-friendly holiday light show
A church in Benicia gifts the community with a light show this holiday season.
A church in Benicia gifts the community with a light show this holiday season.
Restaurant in Benicia won't be turning on its Christmas lights
The owner of the Loft Wine Bar and Restaurant said he doesn't like letting down the community, because but he says the city attorney ordered him to turn off the lights.
The owner of the Loft Wine Bar and Restaurant said he doesn't like letting down the community, because but he says the city attorney ordered him to turn off the lights.
On-duty police officer fatally strikes man in Benicia; DA and CHP investigating the death
The officer was immediately removed from the scene and the collision investigation was taken over by the California Highway Patrol and the Solano County District Attorney’s Office.
The officer was immediately removed from the scene and the collision investigation was taken over by the California Highway Patrol and the Solano County District Attorney’s Office.
Benicia police solves identity of torso found in 1979 through DNA match
A DNA match has helped investigators positively identify the torso that washed up on Benicia's shoreline some 41 years ago.
A DNA match has helped investigators positively identify the torso that washed up on Benicia's shoreline some 41 years ago.
98-year-old Benicia driver hangs up her car keys for good
The 98 year-old has never gotten a ticket or been in an accident
The 98 year-old has never gotten a ticket or been in an accident
98-year-old Benicia woman retires from driving
98-year-old Benicia woman retires from driving
98-year-old Benicia woman retires from driving
Benicia Community Center closed after worker tests positive for COVID-19,
The Benicia Community Center was closed Tuesday for deep cleaning after an employee there tested positive for COVID-19, city officials said.
The Benicia Community Center was closed Tuesday for deep cleaning after an employee there tested positive for COVID-19, city officials said.
Benicia restaurant owner cited over face-mask violations, claims employees exempt
A restaurant owner in Benicia said he was cited for employees not wearing masks, even though those employees have medical conditions.
A restaurant owner in Benicia said he was cited for employees not wearing masks, even though those employees have medical conditions.
Fire shuts down southbound I-680 near Benicia Bridge
A vegetation fire near the Benicia Bridge has caused severe traffic delays on I-680, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A vegetation fire near the Benicia Bridge has caused severe traffic delays on I-680, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Drone interferes with Cal Fire response to vegetation fire near I-680 in Solano County
The fire was first reported just before 2 p.m., Saturday.
The fire was first reported just before 2 p.m., Saturday.
Emergency order allows outdoor use of space for business in Benicia
The city said it is also developing a program that could allow using parking spaces for alfresco dining and shopping spots.
The city said it is also developing a program that could allow using parking spaces for alfresco dining and shopping spots.
City advised of planned flaring at Benicia's Valero refinery during maintenance work
The flaring will continue for several days and may be visible, the city said in an announcement.
The flaring will continue for several days and may be visible, the city said in an announcement.
Chilling new details in East Bay home invasions
Two men charged in four attacks in three counties
Two men charged in four attacks in three counties
Retired CHP officer files discrimination lawsuit, says he was harassed for being gay
A Bay Area man who served as a CHP officer for 20 years is suing the Highway Patrol for discrimination. He says he suffered chronic harassment because he's gay.
A Bay Area man who served as a CHP officer for 20 years is suing the Highway Patrol for discrimination. He says he suffered chronic harassment because he's gay.
2 Investigates tests for dirty air outside and inside daycare
A daycare owner in Benicia has taken it upon herself to monitor the air quality and decide whether or not children should be allowed to play outdoors. Brooks Jarosz reports.
A daycare owner in Benicia has taken it upon herself to monitor the air quality and decide whether or not children should be allowed to play outdoors. Brooks Jarosz reports.