Fairfield man arrested in 2 cold case homicides where women strangled to death
A recent sex crime in 2021 provided DNA evidence needed to solve two cold case homicides. Police identified and arrested a Fairfield man who allegedly strangled and killed two women more than 26 years ago.
Man who killed Caltrans worker in hit-and-run sentenced for 8 years
A man convicted for a deadly hit-and-run that killed a Caltrans worker in June was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Vallejo police investigating shooting at high school
A high school in Vallejo was placed on lockdown Wednesday after a shooting incident in the area.
One person dead, another injured following Vallejo homeless encampment shooting
Vallejo Police are investigating a fatal shooting at a homeless encampment that left a 57-year-old man dead and injured a 46-year-old woman.
Grass fire in Solano County holding at 115 acres, mostly contained
A vegetation fire in Solano County is holding at 115 acres and has reached 80% containment Wednesday evening, fire officials say.
Who is stealing storm drain grates in Vallejo?
People walking, biking, or driving, are to asked to stay alert for missing storm drain grates in Vallejo, since the holes they cover can be up to several feet deep.
92 guns collected during buyback inspired by murder of Fairfield councilman
The Matt Garcia Foundation sponsored a gun buyback in Fairfield where 92 firearms were surrendered. Garcia was the youngest council elected in the state in 2007, and was shot and killed during a case of mistaken identity in 2008 at the age of 22.
Fairfield City councilman's death becomes impetus behind gun buyback event
Matt Garcia was a Fairfield City Councilmember who was shot and killed in 2008. He was 22 years old when he died, and one of the youngest in state history to serve in public office. Organized by the Matt Garcia Foundation, a gun buyback was held in Fairfield on Saturday.
Teen father of 8-month old clings to life after being struck by car at Vallejo sideshow
A vigil was held Wednesday for a teen who was struck by a car participating in a sideshow in Vallejo over the holiday weekend.
Joey Chestnut regrets putting Berkeley protester in chokehold at hot dog contest
Joey Chestnut said he feels bad about putting an animal rights protester from Berkeley into a brief chokehold during the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest over the Fourth of July weekend, which was captured in a viral video.
19-year-old arrested for alleged murder, weapons violations in Vallejo
Vallejo police arrested a 19-year-old suspect in relation to the fatal shooting of La Prell Briggs in March.
Evacuation orders lifted for wildfire in Solano County
All evacuation orders have been lifted stemming from a four alarm brush fire in the community of Cordelia in Solano County on Tuesday.
Video: Vallejo sideshow leaves 2 injured, 1 critical
Police in Vallejo are investigating two sideshow-related incidents after one person was shot and another was hit by a car on Sunday night. Video shows the chaotic scene with over 200 cars involved.
1 wounded by gunfire, 1 hit by car during Vallejo sideshow
Police in Vallejo are investigating two possible sideshow-related incidents after one person was shot and another was hit by a car on Sunday night.
Mother of abducted Vallejo girl, Pearl Pinson, dies
The mother of Pearl Pinson, who was kidnapped 6 years ago, died on Friday. As the family grieves her passing, they continue to hold hope that Pearl will be found someday.
Teen athlete drowns at Lake Berryessa, officials give safety warning
The Napa County Sheriff's Office has a safety warning for people heading out to Lake Berryessa this weekend after the drowning death of a teen boy.
Fire at Vallejo auto repair yard fire could have been far worse, investigators say
Customers and insurance agencies on Friday were adding up the damage and destruction from a flash fire that consumed a Vallejo repair shop and storage lot. The blaze sent clouds of smoke into the sky and was seen for miles.
'More than just singing': Voena choir channels healing power of music
For the Voena choir, it is not just about the song.
3-alarm commercial fire in Vallejo is now under control
Firefighters have brought a large commercial fire that was burning in Vallejo Thursday evening, under control, officials say.
Dixon police investigating dead body picked up, dumped by garbage truck
Police in Dixon in northern Solano County are investigating a report of a dead body discovered Tuesday when a garbage truck deposited its load at a trash dump in neighboring Yolo County.