2 Solano County Supervisors Secure Another Term: Election Results

Supervisors in Districts 1 and 2 had comfortable leads, while a sheriff's lieutenant was narrowly defeating a pastor in the District 5 race.

Solano County To Host First Job Fair And Career Expo Event

"This is the first career event of its kind for Solano County," says Jeannine Seher, Assistant Human Resources Director.

Election Day In Benicia: How To Find Your Polling Place

Searching for your polling place for the March 3 presidential primary? Here's what to know about where to vote on or before Election Day.

Here's How Benicia, Nearby Lawmakers Voted On Impeaching Trump

A bitterly divided House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump. Here's what your representatives had to say.

Historic Benicia Buildings: City, Amports Reach Settlement

“This settlement agreement offers a solid path forward for both the City and Amports,” said Mayor Elizabeth Patterson.

500 Acres Of Land Added To Mare Island Development

"This acquisition signals the next evolutionary phase in the revival of Mare Island," said Vallejo City Manager Greg Nyhoff.

PG&E Power Shutoff: Benicia, Vallejo Use Backups For Water Supply

Power was not cut to Benicia and Vallejo, but other Solano County outages prompted both cities to use backup methods to keep water flowing.

D'Agustino Named Solano County Public Defender

Attorney Elena D'Agustino has worked in the Solano County Public Defender's Office for more than two decades.

$305M Settlement Reached In California Lead Paint Lawsuit

Solano County and 9 other CA counties and cities will divide the funds based on the number of houses with lead paint in each jurisdiction.

North Bay Rapper's Family Files Wrongful Death Civil Rights Suit

A federal civil lawsuit has been filed in the fatal Vallejo officer-involved shooting of 20-year-old North Bay rapper Willie McCoy.

Environmental Groups Oppose 13-Mile SF Bay Dredging Plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging would deepen shipping channels used by tankers to carry crude oil to and from local refineries.

Benicia On Track To Allow Retail Cannabis Business

The number of businesses has been reduced to one that will be selected from an existing set of nine proposals.

Benicia City Council Votes To Ban Cannabis Retail Businesses

The change in direction followed a lengthy discussion and public testimony at Monday night's City Council meeting.

Third-Party Fee Collector 'Up Charges' Residents, City Says

DOXO is not associated with the City of Benicia and city officials warn against using the third-party utility billing website.

Solano County Supervisors Vote To Keep Local Polling Places

Napa and San Mateo counties already switched to regional voting centers; Alameda and Santa Clara counties are switching pending approval.

Solano Co. Supervisors To Discuss Regional Voting Centers

Adopting the regional voting center model would result in a one-time, $2.4-million increase in the 2019-2020 budget.

Survey: Benicia Seeks Input On Emergency Operations Plan Update

Participation in the survey can make the city better prepared in its response to disasters, said Benicia fire Chief Josh Chadwick.

Benicia Awarded $1.2M For Roadway Safety Improvements

The city's projects were among 351 applications for federal Highway Safety Improvement Program grants.

Candidates Sought To Fill Seat On Solano EMS Cooperative Board

Applications are being accepted for the vacancy on a seven-member board.

Solano County Hosting Forums About Immigration Law Change

A federal change to the "Public Charge" law could affect many under-resourced working immigrant families, county officials said.

Benicia Lower Arsenal: City Reaches Cleanup Agreement

"The protection of public health and safety has been accomplished with the city leadership," said Mayor Elizabeth Patterson.

Pot Tax Measures Pass in Benicia & Suisun City

Measure N, a half-cent sales tax for road improvements and maintenance, failed in Dixon.

3 Die, 1 Injured In 'Suspicious' House Fire

Vallejo police and fire are investigating the weekend blaze that took the lives of one woman and two girls.

Governor Brown Signs Landmark Privacy Law co-authored by Sen Dodd

The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, co-authored by Senator Bill Dodd, signed into law

Vallejo Fire Chief 'Released;' Firefighters' Pay Raise Considered

An interim fire chief is expected to be appointed Wednesday. Meanwhile, City Council will vote on a 5-percent raise for firefighters.

Bay Area Bridge Toll Hike Measure Appears Headed For Approval

Regional Measure 3 was on the ballot in all nine counties and earned a majority support in all but two.

Benicia City Council To Discuss New Downtown Noise Regulations

Proposed regulations reflect community feedback, a Benicia city official said.

Vallejo To Consider North Mare Island Developer Proposals

Vallejo City Council is set to consider selecting one of eight proposals for a 157-acre development on the North Mare Island waterfront.

Bay Area Bridges Toll Hike Measure Approved For Ballot

The measure, known as Regional Measure 3, or RM3 for short, needs a simple majority across combined voters from all nine counties.

Marijuana Ordinance Delayed To Dec. 5 Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss cannabis uses in Benicia in a future meeting.

Lake Herman Dam Emergency Action Planning Under Way: City

A new state law applies to the Lake Herman Dam in Benicia, city officials say.

Former Vallejo City Employee Pleads Guilty To Bribery

BREAKING: The U.S. Attorney's Office in Sacramento says the former public works/engineering employee faces up to 10 years in prison.

Nuisance Violations Issued For San Pablo Bay Oil Sheen

Breaking: Last year's incident prompted a shelter-in-place order, 1,430 odor complaints and 100 hospital visits, air district officials say.

Vallejo City Employee Arrested On Bribery Allegations

Breaking: The FBI began investigating the Public Works manager on March 29.

Solano County Outdoor Education Program Awarded State Grant Funding

A total of $2.6 million in Habitat Conservation Fund Program​ grants was awarded statewide.

Controversial North Bay Cement Plant: Council Calls For Final Environmental Review

Vallejo City Council delayed action Thursday on the proposed Mare Island project.

Vallejo Army Reserve Soldiers Headed To Kuwait

The 201st will be gone until at least 2018.

Trump Declares Solano County A Disaster Due To Storms; Federal Help Now Available

President Trump has declared a major disaster in 8 of the 9 Bay Area counties because of winter storms in February, federal officials say.

Benicia Begins First Street Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Work

The City of Benicia has begun work on a project to replace curbs, ramps and portions of the brick pattern sidewalk along First Street.

Benicia Hazmat Spill Leads to Street Closure

Residents of a home were evacuated and neighbors sheltered in place after two substances formed a gas cloud in a garage.