Art Scavenger Hunt Coming Up In Downtown Benicia

Participants will receive a free "I Love Benicia" bag and be entered into a drawing to win $100 in Downtown Dollars.

Have A Family Pasta Recipe? Cash Prize If You Win

Make Nana proud! Submit your recipe entry for the competition sponsored by Benicia pasta maker. Deadline is Nov. 1.

Benicia Lifts Air-Quality Advisory

As Solano County is impacted by smoke from the Kincade Fire and local fires, the city says it will continue monitoring local air quality.

NuStar Refinery Tank Fire Prompts Benicia Health Advisory

Two large tanks of ethanol are burning and affecting local air quality, city officials say.

Calfresh Recipients May Request Replacement Benefits For Food Lost Due To Power Outage

CalFresh recipients in Solano County may be eligible for replacement benefits for food spoiled due to the recent power outage.

Power May Be Cut To Vallejo Amid Red Flag Weather, PG&E Warns

"... We want our customers to be prepared for an extended outage that may last several days," said PG&E Senior VP Michael Lewis.

Halloween Event Guide 2019: Benicia, North Bay

Find corn mazes, Day of the Dead and fall fests, costume parades, trick-or-treat carnivals and haunted houses in your town and nearby.

Rosh Hashanah 2019 In Benicia: When It Begins, What To Know

The birthday of the universe, the beginning of the Jewish new year, a ram's horn. It's Rosh Hashanah 2019. Happy 5780.

'Proud Moment' For Benicia Police Dept.: Photos Of The Week

In one of Benicia Police Department's "proudest moments," several new members of the force were sworn in, while others were promoted.

Spare The Air Alert Issued For Tuesday In Bay Area

A high-pressure system over the Bay Area is expected to bring high temperatures and delay ocean breezes.

Benicia Police Chief Has Night Out

While many police and fire departments hold one main event for National Night Out, Benicia and its police chief keep it simple.

Pavement Resurfacing Project To Begin In Benicia

Repaving is planned on nine city roadways. "No Parking" signs will be posted along these streets 72 hours in advance.

Hard Landing; Homelessness Drops; Porchfest In Photos: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

Benicia Waterfront Festival: What To Know

The two-day event celebrates its picturesque waterfront locale on the First Street Green with music, craft beers, wine, food and more.

Inmate Death; Bridge Repairs; Special Elections: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

Lights For Liberty Vigils Planned In Solano County

The vigils are targeting reports of inhumane conditions at migrant detention camps, mass deportation and deaths at the U.S.-Mexico border.

PG&E Helicopters Flying Low Over Solano, Napa Counties

The LiDAR helicopter inspections help gather data PG&E uses to identify hazardous trees in areas at elevated or extreme risk of wildfire.

Where Are Fireworks Legal In Solano County?

Most Solano County cities outlaw fireworks, but a few Solano County communities allow the safe and sane kind.

WATCH: 8-Week-Old Lion Cub, Cain, Joins Six Flags Animal Nursery

The adorable cub comes to Vallejo from a Six Flags park in New Jersey where his mother, a first-time mom, was not properly caring for him.

Benicia Freedom Festival: What To Know

Here's what to know about Benicia's Torchlight Parade and grand marshal; and the city's Fourth of July picnic in the park and fireworks.

Benicia July 4th Guide To Fireworks, Parades & More 2019

Your complete listings of times and locations to Independence Day activities going on in Benicia and throughout the North Bay.

Flex Alert: Californians Asked To Conserve Electricity

The alert was issued by the California Independent System Operator Corporation, which helps maintain power in the state.

Power Outage Affects Thousands In Benicia

The outage comes as Benicia and much of the Bay Area is experiencing 100-plus degree temperatures.

Here’s How Far Social Security Income Goes In Solano County

A new tool shows just how far — or not — Social Security income goes in every county. See what it found for Solano County.

Red Cross Celebrates Solano County Volunteers

"Their selfless contributions of time and energy make the work of the Red Cross possible."

Here's How Benicia's Population Changed In 2018

New estimates show the fastest-growing U.S. cities are once again in the West and South. Here's how your local population changed.

Welcome Summer With Wine Walk In Downtown Benicia

Thirty different wines will be poured inside participating downtown shops. But hurry, only 300 tickets will be sold!

New Solano Co. Train Station To Be Named After Former Assemblyman

Tom Hannigan envisioned rail service between the Bay Area and Sacramento; His vision became one of Amtrak's best performing rail corridors.

Hazmat Evacuations; K-9 Catches Felon; Weekend Events: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

Benicia Waterfront Statue To Be Unveiled

Excitement is building over "Neptune's Daughter."

Sunset On Palm Drive: Benicia Photo Of The Week

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.

Benicia Main Street Named Quarterfinalist In Nationwide Contest

Benicia Main Street is the only California quarterfinalist in the contest, America's Main Streets.

Benicia Police Department Takes Back Prescription Drugs Saturday

California collected more than 67,000 pounds of prescription drugs in the last National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Boy Scout Child Sex Abuse: Here's How Many Accused In Solano Co.

Lawyers are naming dozens of Boy Scout leaders accused of child sex abuse. Here’s how many were accused in Solano County.

Easter Egg Hunts & Bunny Brunches: Benicia, Solano & Nearby 2019

The holiday is nearing, and spring festivities are underway in North Bay area. See what's going on near you, and get hoppin' on your plans!

Lone Coyote Takes Morning Stroll: Benicia Photo Of The Week

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Alleged Vandals Caught; Deputies On 'Cops'; Flood Watch: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

Deputy Rescues Injured Boy; Trustee Mourned; Wow Houses: Patch PM

Today's stories from across the North Bay.

Bird Lovers Flock To Flyway Festival On Mare Island

The San Francisco Bay Area 24th annual Flyway Festival got underway Friday and continues this weekend, rain or shine, organizers said.

Snow Possible; Driver Crashes Into Tree; Online Survey: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.