'Pokémon Bandit' Busted After Crash In Vallejo: Police

The person tried to steal expensive trading cards, pepper-spraying his victims, police said.

Benicia Police Arrest 4 Following Series Of Copper Thefts

The estimated value of the stolen wiring, along with the vandalism, exceeded $5,000.

July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Solano County

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 Independence Day celebrations in and around Solano County.

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.

Kappa Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® to Host Community Events at Vallejo Juneteenth

Sorority provides visitors with opportunity to give back, protect the planet, and support one another.

3 Hospitalized, 1 Critically, After Fiery Car Crash

All three were taken to nearby hospitals.

Highway 121 Closed Due To Grass Fire

The closure was reported around 2:20 p.m. and is in effect for Highway 121 between state Highways 37 and 116, CHP officials said.

Arson Suspect Arrested For Attempted Murder, Rape, Kidnapping: Police

A registered sex offender out on parole in Vallejo was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and other crimes, police said.

Vallejo​ ​Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Exploitation Of Child

John Remlinger, 43, contacted a minor over the internet in the summer of 2021, prosecutors said.

Vallejo Power Restored After Outage Affects Over 1,000 Customers

BREAKING: The outage was first reported at 7 a.m.

Benicia Prepares For Possible Closure Of Valero Refinery, Its Largest Employer And Top Taxpayer

"Valero represents in direct contributions to our economy between $10 and $12 million a year," said Benicia Mayor Steve Young.

Rescue Crews Airlift Injured Hiker In Solano County

The injured hiker was airlifted to a hospital, Cal Fire said.

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.

Fairfield Rescue Center In Need Of Help To Care For Starving Brown Pelicans

In 2024, wildlife rescuers were alarmed by the sudden appearance of hundreds of emaciated brown pelicans.

Benicia Community Coming To Grips With Valero's Decision To Potentially Close Refinery

Valero is offering many of the employees jobs elsewhere, but Felsoci is concerned with the push towards green energy.

​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.

Say Aloha To L&L Hawaiian Barbecue In Benicia

The first 100 guests to arrive at the grand opening celebration will receive a special gift.

Rotary Club of Napa Hosts Spirit of Rotary Fundraiser

Enjoy a Day of Fun for a Great Cause

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.

Solano County Customers Invited To PG&E Virtual Town Hall

Local leaders from PG&E's North Coast region will answer questions and share updates on wildfire safety and customer resources.

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.

Solano Bikeway Portion Closed Due To Mudslide

Last week's winter storm caused a mudslide that closed the Solano Bikeway above eastbound I-80 outside Vallejo, Caltrans said.

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.

Washington State Man Arrested For Deadly Vallejo Stabbing

Police in Vallejo on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrest of a suspect in connection with a fatal stabbing earlier this month.

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.

Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians Celebrates Homeland Restoration

Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians Celebrates Historic Restoration of Homeland

Start 2025 With Quadrantids And 120 Meteors An Hour Over Benicia

The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs—explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.

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.