Valero Refinery Maintenance: Benicia Monitoring Air Quality

"All levels are within safe limits," city officials said Tuesday afternoon.

4-Alarm Fire; Murder Conviction: Benicia, North Bay Police Logs

A semi hauling cattle crashed; a tax preparer was sentenced; accused thieves were caught, and other North Bay police, fire and court news.

4-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In Abandoned Vallejo Building (VIDEO)

Crews from Napa, Contra Costa and Solano counties assisted Vallejo FD with the fire in a building where homeless people are known to stay.

School Threat; Robber Caught: Benicia, North Bay Police Logs

A newspaper delivery man and a construction worker tragically die; dog jumps in a cop car; and other North Bay police, fire and court news.

Woman Injured In Shooting, Vallejo Police Say

The woman told officers she felt a pain in her right arm and realized she had been shot, police said.

Man Suspected Of Robbing Woman At Benicia ATM Arrested: Police

The arrest of a Contra Costa County man followed a month-long investigation, Benicia police said.

Sleeping Driver; Cliff Rescue: Benicia, North Bay Police Log

A sleeping DUI driver blocked an on-ramp; another crashed into a home; a boy was rescued; and other North Bay police, fire and court news.

Vallejo Hot Air Balloon Crash Leaves 10 Patients; 1 Hurt

Firefighters say a hot air balloon crashed in Vallejo leaving 10 patients and one person hurt.

Kidnapping Scam; Police Shooting: Benicia, North Bay Police Log

Driver accused in high-speed chase; Muller back in court; child sex abuse investigation; and other North Bay police, fire and court news.

Local Rapper ID'd As Driver Shot, Killed By Vallejo Police

The 20-year-old shot and killed in a Taco Bell drive-thru was "Willie Bo," a local rapper with the group FBG, Facebook posts revealed.

Rooftop Arrest: Benicia Man Accused In Burglary, Home Invasion

Several agencies helped search for the suspect in a Vallejo burglary and home invasion; a CHP helicopter crew then spotted him on a rooftop.

Muller Ordered To Stand Trial Locally On Kidnapping, Rage Charges

Matthew Muller, 41, represented himself Wednesday before a Solano County Superior Court judge.

6 Officers Fired Multiple Rounds At Driver Killed: Vallejo Police

VIDEO STATEMENT: Vallejo PD discusses its investigation of the fatal officer-involved shooting that happened Saturday at a Taco Bell.

Windows Of 36 Cars Smashed Overnight In Benicia: Police

Authorities were first alerted to the spate of shattered car windows at about 2 a.m. Tuesday.

Congressman Honors Solano County Public Safety Heroes Of Year

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson announced 11 public safety heroes, including a Vallejo police corporal, a Medic Ambulance EMT and chef Guy Fieri.

Authorities ID Driver Killed In Vallejo Crash

The fatal collision was reported around 8:15 p.m. Friday, police said.

Drug Bust; Fatal Crash: Benicia, North Bay Police Log

Man accused of inappropriate behavior with children; marijuana convictions dismissed; and other North Bay police, fire and court news.

Benicia Police Now Have Automated License Plate Readers

The ALPRs were purchased through grants managed by the Solano County Office of Emergency Services.

Vallejo Man Convicted Of Gang-Related Murder

Three other men were also convicted in the case.

Warming Shelter: Vallejo Church Opens Its Doors Amid Cold Temps

Sixty beds are available until 6 a.m. Thursday.

Flaring Expected In Benicia From Valero Refinery: Fire Department

Intermittent flaring will occur at the refinery tonight and into the early-morning hours of Wednesday, fire officials said.

Police Chief Orders Internal Investigation As Video Surfaces

Vallejo PD Chief Andrew Bideou launched an internal affairs investigation after a Marine vet posted a video, accusing an officer of assault.

Fatal Hit-And-Run: Benicia Police Identify Type Of Car Involved

"Our investigators have been working tirelessly to find the driver responsible for the hit and run ever since."

VIDEO: Marine Vet Accuses Police Officer Of Assaulting Him

Video of the Jan. 22 encounter with a Vallejo police officer is included here.

VIDEO: Help Benicia Police Identify This Robbery Suspect

Police are hoping someone recognizes this suspect shown robbing a Benicia pizza place.

Coroner Identifies Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Vallejo

The woman was found lying on the south side of Lewis Brown Road in front of a furniture store, police said.

Woman Struck, Killed By Car In Vallejo

Police said the victim, likely a transient or homeless woman, was found in front of a furniture store.

Coast Guard Rescues Boaters Stranded In Suisun Bay

Their vessel had run into a shallow channel and was taking on water, Coast Guard officials said.

2 Poisoned By Carbon Monoxide In Victorian House: Fire Department

Vallejo Fire officials say the near-fatal poisoning is a reminder to have properly functioning smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitors.

Woman Dies From Benicia Hit-And-Run Injuries, Police Say

Benicia police are seeking the identity of the driver who allegedly struck the woman and left her unconscious on the roadway.

Driver Who Died After Fiery Vallejo Crash Was Intoxicated: Police

"A toxicology test found that he was over three times the legal limit to operate a motor vehicle," a Vallejo police official said Wednesday.

Starbucks Drive-Through Heavily Damaged In Benicia Hit-And-Run

The driver of a Dodge SUV with out-of-state plates fled the scene after crashing into the drive-through window area, Benicia police said.

Benicia PD Comments On CVS Robbery Pursuit, Arrests

Benicia police attributed the suspects' arrests in Pleasant Hill to "excellent police work" not only by Benicia PD but neighboring agencies.

Benicia Man Identified As Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car

The fatal collision happened as the local man was trying to cross a street, Benicia police said.

North Bay Man Convicted Of Criminal Threats Against Ex-Girlfriend

Joe Silva, 47, called the Vallejo woman 50-60 times in one day and threatened to ram his truck through her house, county prosecutors said.

Benicia Police Arrest 2 Martinez Men In Storage Unit Burglaries

Benicia police said the men were caught with items taken in the burglary of at least six self-storage units.

Plane Goes Down At Rio Vista Airport

The incident was reported at 12:30 p.m. Monday.

State Closes Grizzly Island As Fire Smolders

California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials called for the closure Monday of the wildlife area in unincorporated Solano County.

3 Dead in Solo Vehicle Crash on Eastbound I-80 in Solano County

Three young people in their 20s were in a blue Hyundai sedan that struck the Highway 12 over-crossing, according to the CHP.

Victim Shot Dead In Detox Center ID'd As Vallejo Man

The shooting suspect was driving the victim's car when arrested in Sonoma County, officials said.