Emergency order allows outdoor use of space for business in Benicia

The city said it is also developing a program that could allow using parking spaces for alfresco dining and shopping spots.

Solano County given OK to reopen restaurants, schools

Solano County has received state approval to move into the second stage of phase 2 of governor Newsom's COVID-19 roadmap to recovery.

Protest at Vallejo nursing home with deadly coronavirus outbreak

The protest came on the same day the American Health Care Association and National Center of Assisted Living said it would cost $36 million to test all nursing home residents and workers in California.

11 Vallejo nursing home residents have died of coronavirus

County and public health officials are working with the staff at the nursing home on managing the outbreak.

Fairfield city hall to reopen Monday with new protective measures

A statement from the city says visitors to the City Hall lobby will be asked to check-in at the welcome desk on the first floor.

Vacaville Farmers Market opens with strict rules amid pandemic

Farmers’ markets are considered essential so the opening doesn’t go against Solano County’s shelter in place order, but this year’s market in Vacaville looked very different.

Driver identified in solo vehicle crash that left one dead

The solo vehicle crash killed Floyd Merchant, 79, of Sacramento, and caused major injuries to William Jones Jr. 71, of Sacramento, and Jones-Merchant. The CHP said the three occupants of the vehicle are related.

Vallejo police arrest robbery suspects, including one wanted for coughing on security guards

The suspects, Kadeem Reese, a 30-year-old Vallejo resident, and Julie Santos, a 40-year-old Vallejo resident, were both arrested separately in April, but Santos is the suspect in the coughing theft case on March 27.

Vallejo maritime academy gets OK to start limited classes

Jesse Melgar, press secretary for Gov. Gavin Newsom, said the school is the only academy of its kind in the state.

Vacaville farmers' market to reopen, with some modifications due

The seasonal Vacaville farmers' market will reopen Saturday at its familiar location at Creekwalk Plaza in Andrews Park, but with some modifications due to restrictions during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Vallejo planning commissioner resigns after throwing cat during online meeting

During the April 20 teleconference of the city's Planning Commission, Chris Platzer announced, “I’d like to introduce my cat,” and then picked up his pet before suddenly tossing the animal off-screen.

Vallejo planning commissioner throws his cat during planning commission meeting
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Although blurry, the entire meeting is available to watch on the City of Vallejo's website. This incident occurs just before 2 hours and 30 minutes into the April 20th planning commission meeting.