Vallejo city officials declare emergency over critical police shortage

The Vallejo City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a declaration of a state of emergency in response to a staffing crisis within its police department.

Former Fairfield pastor admits to 1975 killing of 8-year-old girl

A former Fairfield pastor is facing charges in the 1975 killing of an 8-year-old girl in Pennsylvania who investigators said was abducted during bible camp.

Getting around the I-80 closure during 7-week period

Starting tomorrow night at 9 p.m., the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County are scheduled to close from Highway 4 in Hercules to Cummings Skyway in Crockett.

Major closures coming to Interstate 80 over a 7-week period

Starting Friday night and every other weekend thereafter, Caltrans will be closing either the eastbound or westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County near the Carquinez Bridge.

Vallejo Amber Alert canceled as children are found safely

An Amber Alert for three boys, who were allegedly abducted by their father in Vallejo, has been canceled.

Vallejo MMA artist detains suspected arsonist with stolen Tesla: Reports

An MMA artist was credited for stopping a suspect accused of stealing a Tesla and starting a vegetation fire Saturday in Vallejo, authorities said.

Vallejo police arrest man suspected of starting 3-alarm fire

Vallejo police arrested a man they believe started a vegetation fire near the intersection of Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway just before 6:51 p.m. Saturday.

Vallejo family grieves after baby girl was killed in driveway accident

A family friend has identified the baby girl who died after being struck by a car in a Vallejo driveway. Baby Rachel was one day shy of her 2nd birthday.

5 fire departments battle vegetation fire near Interstate 80

Five fire departments fought a vegetation fire in Vallejo at Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway, near Interstate Highway 80, on Saturday night, officials said.

2-year-old girl dies after being run over in Vallejo driveway, police say

A 2-year-old girl was hit by a family friend backing out of a driveway Wednesday in Vallejo. The toddler was rushed to the hospital where she died, police said.

1 fatally shot in Fairfield amid large crowd

Fairfield officers are investigating a shooting that left one man dead Tuesday night among a large group of people, authorities said.

City of Benicia honors last survivor of USS Indianapolis

The city of Benicia will pay tribute to one of its own, an unintended war hero, whose story is equal parts remarkable and unimaginable to most.

Holiday weekend prompts water safety reminders

The high temperatures on the long holiday weekend in the Bay Area had people and families looking to get relief from the heat. But fast moving water this year comes with warnings of the dangers along the rivers throughout the state.

Woman arrested in connection to Fairfield woman's death

Fairfield Police Department say detectives have made an arrest in connection to a woman's homicide at a motel this weekend.

Fairfield woman found dead in motel room

A Fairfield woman was found dead in a motel room early Saturday morning.

Vallejo community center vandalized before opening, neighbors show support

Vandals in Vallejo trashed a new community center that was getting ready to open its doors. It was a heartbreaking sight for the non-profit's founder, but the setback brought out some heartwarming support from neighbors.

Unidentified human remains discovered in North Bay city

Employees of the California Waterfowl Association were conducting a vegetation evaluation in the area when they found what appeared to be an exposed bone inside a jacket sleeve, the Solano County Sheriff's Office said.