Wrongly accused murder suspect died before being cleared by DNA, Solano DA says
A man wrongly accused of murdering a 6-year-old Vallejo boy in 1987 died before being exonerated by DNA evidence, the Solano County district attorney said Tuesday after charging a second man in the slaying.
Oregon man arrested for cold case sexual assault, murder of Vallejo boy
An Oregon man has been arrested for the murder of a 6-year-old Vallejo boy nearly 40 years ago.
2-year-old boy dies after Vallejo shooting
A two-year-old boy died in a shooting incident in Vallejo on Friday, according to police.
Vallejo denied grant to tackle organized retail theft that many other Bay Area cities received
The city of Vallejo was turned down by the state for a grant request to tackle organized retail and vehicle theft despite many other Bay Area cities being awarded millions of dollars, City Manager Mike Malone said Thursday.
4 rescued from Vallejo boat fire
Four people are safe after a boat fire near Vallejo.
Former Vallejo cop to receive $900k settlement from city after he sued over 'badge bending' allegations
A former Vallejo police captain, who sued the City of Vallejo; saying he was fired for blowing the whistle on the secretive practice of badge bending by officers, is receiving a $900,000 settlement, according to his attorney.
Dramatic video shows large sideshows in Vallejo, illegal stunts escalate with gunfire, fireworks
Despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement in the Bay Area to stop illegal sideshows, large crowds gathered again in Vallejo over the weekend to watch screeching vehicles spinning donuts, coming dangerously close to, if not hitting, spectators. There were also reports of shots being fired.
2nd suspect apprehended in July Vallejo homicide case
The second of two suspects in a July homicide in Vallejo was arrested Wednesday, police said.
24-yr-old woman seriously injured after being struck in Vallejo intersection
A 24-year-old woman has been hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit in a dangerous Vallejo intersection.
Fire in Vallejo prompts evacuation order
A fire burning in Vallejo on Thursday afternoon prompted the Solano County sheriff to issue an evacuation order.
I-80 paving project completed ahead of schedule
A road improvement project on Interstate Highway 80 between Contra Costa and Solano Counties that shut down all westbound lanes of traffic beginning on Friday has been completed early, Caltrans said Monday evening.
Partial closure of I-80 for pavement repair impacts travel over Labor Day weekend
Caltrans crews worked 12-hour shifts and raced against the clock Friday along westbound Interstate 80, between Vallejo and Hercules, where a major resurfacing project has closed a three-mile stretch of the highway over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Vallejo crash that claimed innocent driver's life caught on video
Dangerous driving in Vallejo ended in tragedy on Wednesday when a suspected robber was trying to get away from Vallejo police and crashed into two uninvolved vehicles, killing an innocent driver.
Innocent driver killed after Vallejo police pursued suspect vehicle, officials say
The Vallejo Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that involved a suspect vehicle they say was used in more than one recent armed robbery.
Attorney for Monterrosa family vows to hire private security to monitor returning officer
The family of a man shot and killed by police in 2020 during the unrest surrounding George Floyd protests in Vallejo held a press conference with their attorney Thursday to decry the reinstatement of the officer that shot him.
Vallejo officer fired for shooting, killing Sean Monterrosa has termination overturned
The officer who was fired for shooting and killing a man during George Floyd protests in Vallejo in 2020 could be getting his job back after prevailing in arbitration.
These California cities selling more homes over asking price than anywhere else in US: study
Homes are being sold over asking price in three California cities more than any other metro in America, according to a new study.
24-year-old Vallejo man, 5 others arrested after freeway shooting
Authorities announced the arrest of a 24-year-old Vallejo man in connection with a freeway shooting and five others police say are connected to several robberies and stolen cars.
3 East Bay sideshows filled with fireworks, flames
It was an active night in Oakland and Vallejo as large crowds gathered for sideshows brimming with fireworks and flames.
Vallejo residents discuss new police plan to stop responding to many alarm calls
Vallejo residents told police at a town hall meeting Tuesday night, that the police staffing shortage is causing major safety concerns.