Vallejo police identify suspect wanted in fatal shooting of 15-year-old

During the course of the investigation into the city's 7th homicide, Demark Anthony Bernstine of Richmond, was positively identified as the suspect in the case, police said.

Evacuations ordered, structures threatened by Vacaville brush fire

A fire burning in vegetation north of Vacaville briefly led to mandatory evacuation orders while threatening some structures.

Officials warn Solano County residents about mountain lion who attacked several animals

A mountain lion has likely been visiting a neighborhood in Fairfield that is not far from Travis Air Force Base, according to officials at the Solano County Sheriff's Department.

Vacaville police arrest suspected shoplifters outside Target store
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Video: Vacaville police. Police say the two women stole several dozen pairs of jeans from True Religion and Levi's, along with baby formula from the Target store.

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett hosts summer carnival in Fairfield
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Fairfield native and San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett gave back to his hometown Friday by hosting a summer carnival. Attendees also got to watch a screening of the new 'Space Jam' movie at the event.

Vallejo city leaders speak out after 15-year-old boy shot to death

Vallejo police and city leaders spoke out Thursday after a 15-year-old boy was gunned down, the latest victim of violence in the city.

15-year-old shot to death in Vallejo
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Police said they responded to the 200 block of Maine Street at 5:52 p.m. Wednesday on the report of multiple shots fired. The location is near Marina Vista Apartments. KTVU's Henry Lee reports.

Man driving stolen U-Haul van arrested following police pursuit in Vacaville

A California Highway Patrol airplane on Saturday helped Vacaville police track down a stolen U-Haul van that fled a traffic stop and was involved in a hit-and-run crash.

CHP airplane captures video of Vacaville police pursuit involving stolen U-Haul van
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Video: CHP - Golden Gate Division Air Operations via Facebook. According to the CHP, at approximately 11:30 am, the Vacaville Police Department was involved in a short pursuit with a stolen U-Haul van. When the suspect fled in a reckless manner the pursuit was terminated.

8-year-old boy missing in Vacaville safely located

Vacaville police say they've safely located an 8-year-old boy, who was missing since noon, Friday.

Fairfield homeowner shoots and kills intruder with .357 Magnum

At around 8:30 a.m., a man knocked on the door, kicked the door open, and made entry into the house on Vintage Valley Drive after receiving no response, Fairfield Councilmember Catherine Moy, wrote on her Facebook page.

Vallejo to pay $270K to settle excessive force suit by man struck in head by off-duty officer

Santiago Hutchins was held at gunpoint by Vallejo police officer David McLaughlin in a parking lot outside the business following a verbal argument between the two men on the afternoon of Aug. 11, 2018. KTVU first reported that story and obtained an exclusive video of the interaction.

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.