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.

​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.

Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Benicia?

Do you have the best Christmas decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2024 holiday tour of lights.

​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.

Benicia Pet Owners Can Access SPCA Telemedicine Service

Do you just need a prescription to buy heartworm medications or other preventatives online? This could save money and simplify your life.

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.

Rev. Kim Kendrick joins Community Congregational Church/UCC of Benicia

New pastor joins Pastor Bladimer Paeste in co-pastor ministry

The Kyle Hyland Foundation Launches New Behavioral Health Program

New Behavioral Health program including peer mentoring and therapeutic services will serve youth in Vallejo and Benicia

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.

Colorful Carquinez Strait Sunset: Photo Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.

50-Acre Fire Contained Near Vacaville

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

Blessings Come In (T)all Sizes: Photo Of The Day

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​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.

July 4th 2024 Fireworks In Benicia And Solano County

Here's your list of Independence Day fireworks, parades, concerts and other celebrations in Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Vacaville & Vallejo.

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.

Benicia Student Awarded $2500 National Merit Scholarship

The student is a senior at Benicia High School.

Glowing Sunset Frames Carquinez Bridge: Photo Of The Day

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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.

Scammers Target Seniors, But Solano County Fights Back

County Launches Solano Senior Fraud Prevention Center

​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.

Benicia: 2 Accused Of Attempted Murder In Shootout With Police

Two Vallejo men suspected in an armed robbery have been accused of attempted murder after trading gunshots with pursuing Benicia officers.

Vallejo Juneteenth invites vendors, exhibitors and sponsors for 2024

Organizers expect over 100 participants and approximately 1,000 visitors for one of the city’s most popular annual events

​Man Fatally Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In Vallejo

Police said this is the first fatal traffic collision in Vallejo in 2024.

3rd Annual Birth Justice Solano Coming Up

The event aims to foster a greater awareness of the disparities in healthy birth outcomes for women of color in Solano County.

​Vallejo Police Receive Social Media Backlash After Netflix Series

The Vallejo Police Department's social media pages have been bombarded with negative comments from all over the country.

​2 Arrested In Benicia​ For Multiple Warrants, Stolen Gun: Police

Two men were arrested in Benicia on warrants and suspicion of being in possession of a stolen handgun.

The seeds of poetry are abloom in Solano County.

A roundup of local events and organizations that promote poetry in Benicia and the larger Solano County area.

Benicia Holidays: Christmas Events & Hanukkah Fests 2023

See Santa stops, menorah lightings, Christmas concerts, lights extravaganzas, Nutcrackers & more festivities in Benicia & North Bay.