Vallejo police now under state oversight to complete reforms

California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced a five-year court oversight of the Vallejo Police Department, where the agency must complete 45 reforms and be approved by an independent evaluator to ensure that it meets those goals. 

Viral video of Vallejo arrest over stolen merchandise

Friday, police chased down two people who they say stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from the Gateway Plaza shopping mall near the Interstate 80 and Highway 37 interchange.

E-40 to be honored with key to city of Vallejo

The mayor’s office issued a memo that said they want to recognize Vallejo native, Earl Stevens, for his exceptional contributions to arts, culture, business and philanthropy in Vallejo.

Juvenile stabbed Saturday night outside Six Flags in Vallejo

A fight outside Six Flags in Vallejo on Saturday night resulted in one juvenile suffering from life-threatening injuries after being stabbed. 

Juvenile stabbed Saturday night outside Six Flags in Vallejo
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A fight outside Six Flags in Vallejo on Saturday night resulted in one juvenile suffering from life-threatening injuries after being stabbed. KTVU received a tip regarding the stabbing late Saturday night and the incident was confirmed with Vallejo police Sunday evening.

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.

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.

CHP officer struck by drunk driver, airlifted to trauma center in 2022 returns to work

California Highway Patrol--Solano Officer Bhangal has returned to work after making an “inspiring recovery" after a traffic incident left him hospitalized over a year ago.

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.   

Bay Area home prices see biggest annual gain in more than a year, while sales continued to fall: report

Despite a continued downturn in home sales in California, median home prices reached its highest level in more than a year, with the Bay Area recording the biggest annual gain in the state, according to new figures.

4 rescued from Vallejo boat fire

Four people are safe after a boat fire near Vallejo.

Man arrested in disappearance, death of Fairfield woman

A man suspected in the death of a Fairfield woman reported missing last month was arrested Thursday night in the Sacramento area, police said.

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.     

Fire in Vallejo prompts evacuation order

A fire burning in Vallejo on Thursday afternoon prompted the Solano County sheriff to issue an evacuation order.