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.

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. 

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.

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.   

Suspect shoots at Fairfield officer's windshield; police fire back

Fairfield police said they fired at a man whom they say shot at an officer's patrol vehicle, shattering its windshield and narrowly missing the officer.

Residents evacuate as crews battle several brush fires across the Bay Area

Firefighters raced to a series of wildfires that broke out around the Bay Area Thursday afternoon, threatening homes and forcing evacuations.

Vegetation fire breaks out in Vacaville

A vegetation fire is burning in Vacaville in the area of Buena Vista Lane and Timm Road, according to Cal Fire.