Hundreds Of Solano County Workers Strike For 2nd Day

Much of Solano County's public sector workforce remained on strike Wednesday for the second day of a planned two-day walkout.

Vallejo Asks Solano County For Help Navigating Police Staffing Crisis, Contract Concerns Delay Vote

The city of Vallejo, in an urgent plea, asked the Solano County Sheriff's Office to help it address a critical police staffing shortage.

City Secures $2.4M Settlement With Republic Services For New Bridge

A Republic Services truck struck a Benicia pedestrian bridge used daily by students at Mary Farmar Elementary.

Benicia Selects New City Manager

The City Council's pick is a graduate of Benicia High School.

Soil Testing In Benicia Related To Martinez Refinery Release

Authorities began taking soil samples from over 12 sites, including in Benicia, possibly impacted by the November Martinez refinery release.

Solano County's Eviction Protections Remains In Effect After State Protections End; No Scheduled Termination Date

Solano County's moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent by tenants directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic is still in effect.

Sen. Bill Dodd Secures $5M Budget Allocation For Early Learning Center In Vallejo

The funding will be used to renovate the Beverly Hills Elementary site in Vallejo to provide needed facilities for these young children.

Grand Jury Tells Vallejo To Get Act Together, Find New Police Station

The Solano County grand jury report, titled "Delays in Relocation of Vallejo Police Department are Costly," was published Friday.

Benicia's 3rd & 4th Of July Celebration 2022: What To Know

The city's festivities include a torchlight parade, live music, a drone light show, vendors and a fireworks show as the finale.

City Of Benicia This Week: June 27, 2022

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City Of Benicia This Week: June 20, 2022

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Solano County Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility To Very Young Children Per State Guidance

"Getting the COVID-19 vaccine along with the recommended childhood immunizations will protect children from severe illness and disease."

Solano County Earns Achievement Award For LNU Lightning Complex Fire Survivor Outreach Program; Emphasis ...

The National Association of Counties recognized Solano County’s Lake-Napa-Unit (LNU) Lightning Complex Fire Survivor Outreach Program.

Rabies Virus Activity Detected In Solano County

Authorities have confirmed a bat has tested positive for the rabies virus.

Benicia Citywide Micro-Surfacing Project Begins Tuesday

The project will rehabilitate and resurface areas of 10 city streets throughout Benicia, for a total of approximately seven lane-miles.

Solano County Primary Election 2022: Real-Time Results

Voters decided on the sheriff and DA races, along with Congressional and Assembly races.

Election Day In Benicia: Find Voting Centers And Drop Boxes

There are three options for casting a ballot on this final day of the election in Solano County. Here’s how.

CA Primary Election 2022: Where To Vote In Benicia

Learn where the vote centers and drop boxes in Benicia are located.

Solano County Government Releases Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Recommended Budget Document; Budget Hearings Begin June 23

The Solano County Administrator's Office, in coordination with all County departments, released a $1.32 billion recommended budget.

City Of Benicia This Week: May 30, 2022

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Solano County Expands Eligibility For Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses To Ages 5-11

Solano County Public Health also encourages preparation for next school year with well-child visits and dental assessments.

Solano County, Bay Area Health Officials Share Guidance To Navigate The U.S. Infant Formula Shortage

Compared to other states, California is faring better, but the shortages are still of concern.

Valero Cited In Death Of Worker At Benicia Refinery: Cal/OSHA

A total of $1.75 million in safety violations were issued to Valero and three other employers in connection with the November 2021 death.

City Of Benicia This Week: May 16, 2022

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Benicia Completes Pipeline Repair, Lifts Water Conservation Mandate

Customers conserved 4.5 million gallons over the 4 days, allowing staff time to make repairs and return to treating water at full capacity.

Benicia Water Pipeline Break: City Provides Update

Significant progress has been made in repairing the pipeline break that happened over the weekend at the Benicia Water Treatment Plant.

Benicia Water Pipeline Break: Crews Locate Leak, Repairs Continue

"We will lift the conservation mandate as soon as possible."

Benicia City Manager Addresses Water Pipeline Break

The city does not have an estimate on when repairs will be completed nor when the mandatory 30 percent reduction will be lifted.

City Of Benicia This Week: May 2, 2022

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Fired Vallejo Police Lieutenant Reinstated With Back Pay, Interest

Lt. Herman "Herm" Robinson was terminated in the spring of 2021.

City Of Benicia This Week: April 18, 2022

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Bomb Threat Cleared, Evacuation Orders Lifted For Vallejo City Hall

Vallejo City Hall and the Vallejo Authority Building were under evacuation as police and fire investigated the threat.

Benicia Fire Chief Releases Statement On Cause Of Port Fire

While the investigation is open and ongoing, the chief released a statement on the preliminary findings.

Solano County, Pacific Clinics Expand Free Mobile Crisis Services

The free Mobile Crisis Response Program has expanded into Vacaville, Rio Vista, Dixon and unincorporated parts of Solano County.

City Of Benicia: City Of Benicia Releases SolarAPP+

The city is one of only a handful of pioneers in California to launch the appl for permitting new residential rooftop solar.

Vallejo Police Chief Seeks Input From Public On Use Of Deadly Force Policies

The use of force policy has been in the works since 2019, even before Chief Shawny Williams joined the department.

First 5 Solano Has $200K In Grant Funding Available

Applications are being accepted for annual grants of up to $20,000 per grant to support the needs of children and families in Solano County.

City Of Benicia This Week: March 28, 2022

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Benicia Mayor Steve Young Appointed To Air District Board

Young was chosen by the seven mayors of Solano County to fill a seat vacated by former Suisun City Mayor Lori Wilson.

Valero To Pay $345K For Benicia Refinery Violations: Air District

This settlement agreement is not related to the recent abatement order given to Valero regarding a 2019 inspection of its Benicia refinery.