Benicia fire grows to nearly 170 acres

The California Highway Patrol said Lake Herman Road between Columbus Parkway and Interstate 680 was shut down due to a fire burning in the area.

Vegetation fires spark in East Bay

The Benicia Fire Department reported around 3 p.m. that the two-alarm blaze was burning behind Camel Road.

Vallejo rat infestation eases after Sacramento group swoops in

Businesses around the Vallejo Ferry Terminal are dealing with the aftermath of dozens of rats seen scurrying around the buildings.

Vallejo native CC Sabathia pays homage to hometown roots during Baseball Hall of Fame induction

Vallejo native CC Sabathia was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, as he gave homage to his hometown and paid special tribute to the “wise and caring" women in his life.

Antioch man arrested in East Bay freeway shootings

The man allegedly led the CHP on a chase, during which the man allegedly threw a handgun and two high-capacity magazines out of his car.

Rat infestation plagues Vallejo ferry terminal

Those who work in and frequent the area told KTVU that the infestation at the ferry building at 289 Mare Island Way has worsened in the past two weeks.

Person who brandished firearm evades Vallejo police, search continues

The Solano County alert system initially told residents of a possible active shooter situation and ordered them to stay inside. Vallejo PD later clarified that it was not an active shooter situation, but rather a possible armed and barricaded person.

Felon charged with murder in woman's stray-bullet slaying in Vallejo

A convicted felon was charged Friday with murder in a shooting in which a woman in her Vallejo bedroom was killed by a stray bullet.

California Forever group releases renderings of proposed manufacturing park

Images of the project show dozens of offices, warehouses, and facilities meant to become a space for research in development and manufacturing, in the robotics, energy, and defense industries.

16-year-old kidnapped and raped in Vacaville: police

A 16-year-old was kidnapped and sexually assaulted at gunpoint in Vacaville over the weekend, police said.

Large sideshow moves through East Bay as illegal fireworks spark brush fire

A large sideshow wreaked havoc – even sparking a brush fire – as it moved through the East Bay early Saturday. About 200 cars – and a barrage of fireworks – were on the move from Rodeo to Vallejo. 

Ex-Oakland school trustee accused of trying to smuggle porn into jail

A former Oakland school board member, who is also an attorney, has been arrested for allegedly trying to sneak pornographic magazines to an inmate at Solano County Jail in Fairfield, KTVU has learned.

Man arrested for allegedly throwing rock at Vallejo firefighters

An Oakland man was arrested for allegedly throwing a rock at a fire engine full of firefighters, striking one of them in the back of the head.

2 stolen car suspects lead officers on separate chases in 3 Bay Area counties

The two suspects, in an alleged stolen car and then a second carjacked vehicle, led officers from multiple jurisdictions on more than one pursuit in three Bay Area counties, police say.