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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A fire burning in Vallejo on Thursday afternoon prompted the Solano County sheriff to issue an evacuation order.
Billionaires' plan for Solano County utopian city faces big hurdles
A billionaire-backed plan to transform 55,000 acres of land into a utopian oasis in Solano County faces a significant hurdle, according to county officials in a press release issued on Wednesday.
A billionaire-backed plan to transform 55,000 acres of land into a utopian oasis in Solano County faces a significant hurdle, according to county officials in a press release issued on Wednesday.
Overturned truck closes I-780 in Benicia
Westbound I-780 is shut in Benicia because a tanker truck overturned and is leaking a possibly hazardous material across the freeway, the Benicia Police Department said Wednesday.
Westbound I-780 is shut in Benicia because a tanker truck overturned and is leaking a possibly hazardous material across the freeway, the Benicia Police Department said Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
A potential new major city between Rio Vista and Fairfield
After many months of reporters trying to find out who was buying up a large chunk of rural Solano County, we now know that an investor group, Flannery, which now calls itself Forever California, is behind the silent and mostly secret project.
After many months of reporters trying to find out who was buying up a large chunk of rural Solano County, we now know that an investor group, Flannery, which now calls itself Forever California, is behind the silent and mostly secret project.
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.
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.
1st images released of proposed Solano County city
A group that's acquired more than 50,000 acres of land in Solano County has released the first renderings of the city they allegedly hope to build.
A group that's acquired more than 50,000 acres of land in Solano County has released the first renderings of the city they allegedly hope to build.
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.
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.
Missing Fairfield woman believed dead; warrant issued for boyfriend
A missing Fairfield woman is believed to be dead with suspicion falling on her boyfriend in connection with the case, according to police.
A missing Fairfield woman is believed to be dead with suspicion falling on her boyfriend in connection with the case, according to police.
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.
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.
Mysterious billionaires group buys 50,000 acres in Solano County
For years, a shadowy company has been buying up land near the Travis Air Force Base. Now we know who's behind it and what they want.
For years, a shadowy company has been buying up land near the Travis Air Force Base. Now we know who's behind it and what they want.
Starbucks Workers United, a youth-led union movement, spreads to the North Bay
Workers at a Fairfield Starbucks store filed for an election to unionize last week, labor representatives say. But the signs of a larger, youth-led labor union movement are apparent.
Workers at a Fairfield Starbucks store filed for an election to unionize last week, labor representatives say. But the signs of a larger, youth-led labor union movement are apparent.
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.
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.
Vacaville vegetation fire triggers evacuation order
A vegetation fire broke out on a hillside in Vacaville Monday afternoon, triggering a mandatory evacuation order.
A vegetation fire broke out on a hillside in Vacaville Monday afternoon, triggering a mandatory evacuation order.
Fairfield woman's disappearance called suspicious by police
Police are searching for a 36-year-old Fairfield woman who vanished a week ago and her 45-year-old boyfriend whom they called a person of interest in her disappearance.
Police are searching for a 36-year-old Fairfield woman who vanished a week ago and her 45-year-old boyfriend whom they called a person of interest in her disappearance.