Report: Average Bay Area rents almost twice the national average

New report shows Bay Area rental market continues a steady climb, with Menlo Park leading the region with the average rent in that Peninsula city hitting $4,355 last month.

Father of 6 shot and killed by off duty Richmond police officer following confrontation

Vallejo police and the Solano County District Attorney's office are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in the parking lot of the Valero gas station at the corner of Fairgrounds Drive and Sereno Drive on Sunday. 

One killed in crash on Highway 37 in Vallejo

The incident was first reported at 12:08 a.m. and occurred on the highway at the Fairgrounds Drive off-ramp, according to the CHP.

Vallejo lifts 'water emergency' after PG&E brings in powerful generator

Outdoor water use, like watering the plants, is forbidden and residents were strongly encouraged to reduce indoor use — including bathing and flushing the toilet

Evacuations lifted in the Vallejo Carquinez Fire
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The California Highway Patrol said that the bridge, technically part of I-80, was shut down between Highway 4 and Interstate Highway 780, including the bridge. Cummings Skyway was also closed at Crockett Boulevard.

Fire closes the Carquinez Bridge
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Mandatory evacuations are underway in Crockett, the Carquinez Bridge is closed in both directions

Glen Cove fire in Vallejo
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A fire is burning near homes in the Glen Cove are of Vallejo near the Carquinez Bridge

Crews working to contain wind-fed vegetation fire east of Highway 37 near Vallejo

The fire began around 1 p.m. with four trees and a small grassy area engulfed in flames. When crews arrived, they reported the fire was 2 to 3 acres in size.

Vallejo's Mare Island Brewing Company
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Two Napa winemakers opened a brewing company on Mare Island. "The locals love us," one of the owners said.

One wounded in freeway shooting on I-80 in Vallejo

California Highway Patrol investigators are working Saturday night on what appears to be a shooting of the occupant of a car on Interstate Highway 80 in Vallejo. All eastbound I-80 traffic was diverted off the freeway at Magazine Street as investigators worked.

Residents seek transparency and accountability as new Vallejo police chief is announced

The Vallejo Police Department, after years of turmoil, is getting a new police chief. Shawny Williams was chosen among five finalists, and almost 50 applicants to lead the embattled department, beset by lawsuits and community unrest. Williams is the first African American to lead the department.

Suspect in Vallejo rape and kidnapping in custody after hiding for hours

A 41-year-old Oakland man was arrested Saturday night in Vallejo, about six hours a woman had called police saying she had been kidnapped and raped at gunpoint, officers said. Tynel Cole was found by police SWAT team members at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday inside a tool shed Vallejo house on Holly Street, a short distance away, into which he had fled as police chased him, according to Vallejo...

In rare interview, Vallejo city manager announces independent assessment of police department
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Vallejo?s city leaders have agreed to bring in an independent assessor to review its embattled police department after several 2 Investigates reports exposed excessive force allegations and millions of dollar spent on city legal settlement costs. 2 Investigates' Candice Nguyen reports.

Vallejo searches for a new police chief
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The city of Vallejo has begun its search for a new police chief by asking residents what kind of leader they want. The vacancy comes with the department in turmoil over questions of officer conduct, use of force, and accusations of racism. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.