Convicted "Zebra Killer" Jessie Lee Cooks dies in prison
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced Thursday that convicted “Zebra Killer” Jessie Lee Cooks has died. He was 76 years old.
Vacaville police warn of prowler lurking around homes
Police in Vacaville are asking the public to help identify a suspected prowler recently captured on video surveillance peeking into windows and at one point crawling away on hands and knees to avoid being seen.
Suicidal man dies following struggle with Vacaville police
Sam Yasko died following a struggle with Vacaville police officers. His mother is suing the city and department alleging excessive force caused her son's death in late 2017.
City of Vacaville selects Joseph Allio as interim police chief
Joseph Allio, Fairfield's former police chief, will take over as Vacaville's interim police chief starting next week, city officials announced Thursday.
California man held for allegedly starting deadly wildfire
A man charged with killing a woman in Northern California was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of setting a fire to cover up the crime that spread and killed two other people, authorities said.
Vacaville PD investigating violent arrest of autistic teen
A home security video camera recorded images as the teen was thrown to the ground and punched in the face Wednesday in Vacaville.
VIDEO: Vacaville officer punches teen with autism during arrest
"Get your hands behind your back!" the officer can be heard yelling at the teen before punching him.
2 rescued from overturned vehicle crash on I-80 in Vacaville
People trapped in an overturned vehicle were rescued by fire personnel on Interstate Highway 80 in Vacaville early Sunday morning.
Vacaville police chief to retire after 32 years at department
Vacaville Police Chief John Carli will retire this spring after 32 years with the department.
Two women found dead after Vacaville standoff, Santa Rosa man in custody
The bodies of two women were found inside of an apartment in Vacaville after a nearly 8 hour standoff between police and a Santa Rosa man accused of murdering the two.
Vacaville police fatally shoot man they say drove recklessly, rammed patrol car
Police started to pursue the driver, and at one point, police say he rammed into a police vehicle, injuring an officer.
Protesters vandalize Vacaville Police Department
Protestors arrived at City Hall around 5:30 p.m. and continued to spray-paint graffiti in addition to breaking multiple City Hall windows and a police department door.
SF SPCA says harming animals 'never acceptable' after Vacaville officer seen on video beating K-9
The San Francisco SPCA issued a statement condemning animal abuse after a video went viral on social media showing a Vacaville police officer beating his K-9.
Dog hit in face by Vacaville police officer removed from handler
A K-9 that was seen captured on video while a Vacaville police officer repeatedly punched it during a training exercise has been removed from his handler.Vacaville police say the dog was examined by a vet and shows no signs of physical injury.
Vacaville officer caught on video beating K-9 was 'correcting' dog
Roberto Palomino was shocked to see a Vacaville officer punching his K-9 repeatedly as the dog cried in pain. Police say the beating was a "correction."
Lack of COVID stimulus money threatens to spark double recession: economist
Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain miles apart on how much to put into a new stimulus bill and what it will pay for. It's a moving target that could change at any time.
90-acre fire jumps I-80 in Vacaville
The fire started at the north edge of Vacaville city limits near Midway Road and Interstate 80.