Vallejo City Council accepts resignation of City Manager Greg Nyhoff

The Vallejo City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Greg Nyhoff Thursday evening, and he will receive a severance package of nearly $600,000 as he leaves City Hall. 

Convicted "Zebra Killer" Jessie Lee Cooks dies in prison

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced Thursday that convicted “Zebra Killer” Jessie Lee Cooks has died. He was 76 years old.

Vallejo homeowner shows property damage after "wall of fire" breaches home

Fireworks are likely the cause of a 10-acre fire in a Vallejo neighborhood, prompting evacuations. A homeowner says the fire came within feet of her backdoor.

Fireworks blamed for 4-alarm brush fire that spread to south Vallejo neighborhood

Fire investigators say fireworks likely sparked a 4-alarm, 15-acre vegetation fire in a south Vallejo neighborhood near the Swanzy Reservoir Monday evening, which forced the temporary evacuation of residents. 

Vacaville police warn of prowler lurking around homes

Police in Vacaville are asking the public to help identify a suspected prowler recently captured on video surveillance peeking into windows and at one point crawling away on hands and knees to avoid being seen.

Brush fire blocks all southbound lanes of I-680 in Solano County at Marshview Rd.

A brush fire in Solano County blocked all southbound lanes of I-680 at Marshview Road for about two hours Friday evening. Cal Fire assisted in battling the fire estimated to be at 20 acres. 

Vallejo wildfire stokes fears of fire season's severity

As the sheer number of California wildfires, so far this year, dwarfs last year's record year, are we becoming traumatized by all the destruction and disaster? Millions of Californians are worried about wildfires.

Man found shot to death inside vehicle in Vallejo

A Vallejo man was discovered shot to death in a vehicle on Maine Street in Vallejo Saturday morning, police said.

Bay Area teen dies, weeks after unexpected diagnosis

A Bay Area family is mourning the death of a 15-year-old athlete who was a seemingly healthy, strong and vibrant boy only months ago.

3 hospitalized after shooting in Vallejo

Vallejo police said the shooting happened at 10:11 p.m. in the 1000 block of Caldwell Avenue.

Suicidal man dies following struggle with Vacaville police

Sam Yasko died following a struggle with Vacaville police officers. His mother is suing the city and department alleging excessive force caused her son's death in late 2017.

Vehicle fire blocks all lanes of CA-37 on Vallejo's Mare Island

California Highway Patrol says a vehicle fire is the cause of a severe traffic alert on westbound CA-37 at Wilson Avenue in Vallejo on Friday. All lanes are blocked. 

California AG announces investigation into Vallejo police shooting of Sean Monterrosa
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Attorney General Rob Bonta announced at a news conference late Thursday morning that his office is taking over the review into the Vallejo police killing of Sean Monterrosa.

City of Vacaville selects Joseph Allio as interim police chief

Joseph Allio, Fairfield's former police chief, will take over as Vacaville's interim police chief starting next week, city officials announced Thursday.