Vandals tag Vallejo councilmember's office with racial epithet

​​​​​​​A racial slur. "Defund the VPD," or Vallejo Police Department. "F- VPD." Black lives matter.

Vallejo police chief launches 3rd-party investigation of 'badge bending' allegations

Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams on Friday launched a third-party investigation of allegations that some officers "bent badges" to mark each time they shot and killed someone while on duty.

Bay Area couple of 35 years dies weeks apart from COVID-19

The husband of a Yountville retirement facility nurse, who died of COVID-19, has now died from complications of the disease himself just weeks after his wife's death. 

Solano County D.A. announces special prosecutor in Willie McCoy police shooting case

Solano County District Attorney Krishna Abrams announced San Bernardino's former D.A. will serve as a special prosecutor in the case of Willie McCoy, a man who was shot and killed by Vallejo police at a Taco Bell drive-thru last year. 

Vallejo top cop launches probe over "badge-bending" allegations

The inquiry will examine the culture of the department and could lead to corrective action and a broader investigation, the chief said.

Second Vallejo police lieutenant on leave in connection with destruction of windshield

"It's much ado about nothing," attorney Michael Rains said of the outcry over the windshield. "I think the chief has sold them out, is what I think. I think it's shameful."

Vallejo police lieutenant on leave after evidence in shooting destroyed

A city source confirms to KTVU:  Vallejo police Lt. Michael Nichelini is on paid leave, after the windshield of the police truck involved in the deadly shooting of Sean Monterrosa was destroyed.

Benicia Community Center closed after worker tests positive for COVID-19,

The Benicia Community Center was closed Tuesday for deep cleaning after an employee there tested positive for COVID-19, city officials said.

City of Vallejo asks Solano County DA to review police killings of Willie McCoy, Sean Monterrosa

The city is requesting that District Attorney Krishna Abrams reconsider her recusal from examining the deaths of Willie McCoy and Sean Monterrosa after California Attorney General Xavier Becerra declined to do so. 

Grass fire prompts evacuations in Solano County

A four-alarm grass fire is prompting evacuations Thursday night, according to the Vacaville Fire Department.