Fairfield Stabbing Homicide Suspect Arrested: Cops

Fairfield police arrested a man they believe stabbed another man to death Tuesday night.

3 Benicia Schools Go On Lockdown Following False Threats

Police dispatch received a call threatening violence at Benicia High School Tuesday morning, Benicia police said.

2 Dead, 1 Injured In Vallejo Shooting Monday

Two men died and a third suffered life-threatening injuries in a shooting in Vallejo on Monday evening, police said.

52-Acre Cherry Fire Near Vacaville Fully Contained: Cal Fire

The Cherry Fire started at about 1:15 p.m. Monday off Cherry Glen Extension Road north of Interstate Highway 80.

Fairfield Police Warn Residents After Apparent Mountain Lion Spotted In Neighborhood

A really big cat was caught on a Fairfield resident's camera overnight, police say.

Vegetation Fire Burns In Vacaville Near Highway 80

Cal Fire said multiple agencies were responding to the fire, and its fire incident website indicated air crews were involved in the battle.

Valero Benicia Refinery Fire Under Control, Shelter-In-Place Lifted

A video of a massive black plume of smoke​ coming off the refinery was posted Monday morning on X.

​2 Women Found With Nearly $1,500 in Stolen Groceries: Police

Anamaria Constantinescu, 23, and Elena Hurmuza, 26, had allegedly fled the store after using a baby stroller to hide stolen goods.

Missing License Plate Reader Prompts Discovery Of Armed Man In Armor

"The presence of a loaded firearm, body armor, and an impaired driver with a warrant could have ended very differently," police said.

​Woman Pulls Knife From Store Packaging, Uses It To Rob Shop

A Vallejo shopper took a kitchen knife off the shelf, loaded a shopping cart with merchandise and headed out of the store, police said.

DUI, Driver's License Checkpoint Planned In Solano County

The California Highway Patrol Solano Area announced it will hold a sobriety and driver's license checkpoint Friday night.

2 Dead After Car Overturns In Vallejo

Two people died and a third was taken to the hospital in the wake of a crash in Vallejo early Sunday morning, police said.

3 Minors Arrested In Attempted Home Robbery In Vallejo

Three boys were arrested after an attempted home robbery, police said. One put a gun to the head of a woman at the home.

Man With Body Armor, Weapons Arrested During Traffic Stop: Police

The driver had what police described as a no bail felony warrant. A search uncovered the body armor and other items.

Man Arrested Following Pursuit Of Stolen Cement Mixer In Vallejo

Following tips from the community, police found the suspect at a residence near where the truck was found and established a perimeter.

Kidnapping Suspect Arrested After Police Chase In Vallejo

A man with two warrants for kidnapping triggered a police chase in Vallejo.

Fairfield Park Playground Goes Up In Flames After Neighbors Called 911 Reporting Homeless Encampment Fires

A playground caught fire and was destroyed over the weekend in Fairfield's state streets neighborhood along the Linear Park Trail.

Shooting Of 4-Year-Old Girl Prompts Calls For Change

Leaders in and around Vallejo gathered to discuss their response to the shooting of a four-year-old girl Sunday.

Vallejo: Suspect Hits 2 Cars, Almost Crashes Into Sheriff's Deputy

Officers arrested a man in Vallejo on suspicion of crimes including child endangerment after he fled police Thursday.

​Violent Man Discards Knife After Being Confronted By Police Dog

A man with a knife who robbed and threatened people in two businesses surrendered when he was confronted with a police dog, police said.

Benicia Police Arrest Transient For Vandalism

Police say the man broke windows in downtown businesses.

​Carjacker's Thanksgiving BMW Theft Ends With Non-Lethal Boom: Police

The suspect was found to be a convicted felon on probation with two warrants for his arrest, police said.

Vallejo Police Find 2 Men Fatally Shot At Scene Of Car Crash

Vallejo police said two people were found fatally shot at the scene of a car crash Sunday night.

Vallejo Man Stabs Wife, Admits To Killing Mother: Police

Frank McMillan, 63, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and murder, police said.

Valero Refining Company Fined Record $82 Million For History Of Toxic Releases At Benicia Refinery

The company failed to report toxic emissions from the facility's hydrogen system, including benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene.

Man In Fairfield Shot By Police During Armed Standoff

A 58-year-old Fairfield man who was allegedly threatening his family members was shot by an officer, Fairfield police said.

2 Vallejo Men Arrested After High-Speed Chase That Injured Officer

Police said the driver drove recklessly, including reaching speeds over 100 mph and driving the wrong way on the freeway.

Suspect In 680 And 880 Shootings Arrested In Fairfield: CHP

Police arrested a man suspected of shooting at other cars on I-680 in Pleasanton and I-880 in Hayward in August.

​Woman Dies After Shooting And Crash In Vallejo

A woman was killed when she was shot and involved in a vehicle collision, according to police.

​Man Fatally Shot In Vallejo

It is the 16th homicide in Vallejo in 2024, according to police.

​Laser Pointed At CHP Helicopter Results In Chase, Arrests In Bay Area

The chase concluded in Hercules when all of the occupants bailed out of the vehicle, leaving a roughly 10-foot python inside, police said.

Benicia Man Guilty Of $3.2M Embezzlement

He faces a maximum of 20 years in federal prison.

50-Acre Fire Contained Near Vacaville

A 50-acre vegetation fire in Solano County was declared fully contained Saturday by Cal Fire.

​Man Arrested In 2023 Homicide Case In Vallejo

A man wanted for nearly a year for a Vallejo homicide was apprehended Saturday, according to police.

Police Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash In Vallejo

Police pursued the vehicle, but the chase ended when the suspects' car collided with an uninvolved vehicle.

14-Day-Old Baby Found, Amber Alert Canceled

An Amber Alert that was issued on Saturday for a 14-day-old baby was canceled after the baby, Braxton, was found, unharmed, with his mother.

Amber Alert Issued For Missing Bay Area Infant: CHP

Two-week-old Braxton Manning was last seen early Thursday morning in Vallejo. The suspect was identified as 28-year-old Valerie Manning.

​Woman Killed, Man Injured In North Bay Shooting: Police

This is the eighth homicide in the city of Vallejo in 2024, police said.

CA Settles With Vallejo Police After Officer Shootings: Authorities

The settlement allows the state to enforce the agreement by bringing legal action against the Vallejo police in court, authorities said.

​Police Arrest Wanted Juvenile In Vehicular Homicide In Vallejo

The juvenile was wanted for a homicide that occurred Aug. 30, 2023 during a police pursuit, officials said.