Body Found Below Cliff; Sideshow Shooting: Benicia, N. Bay Crime Log

Toddler in suspected fentanyl-riddled home dies, prostitution sting, DUI arrests and other police & fire news this week from North Bay.

2 Pups Reunited With Owner With Help From Benicia Police

The department took in the dogs after a resident found them wandering in the Chelsea Hills / Southampton area.

Fiery Crash Death Investigated In Vallejo

A 25-year-old man died when his car caught fire in a crash on Sonoma Boulevard, police said.

Benicia Student Wins National Merit Scholarship

A student from Benicia High School was awarded a $2,500 scholarship.

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."

1 Dead, 5 Injured In Crash On I-80 In Solano County

The fatal crash near Pedrick Road closed all westbound lanes Tuesday morning.

Tree Maintenance Scheduled Along Highway 12 In Solano County: Caltrans

One-way traffic control will be in effect for five days as workers perform tree maintenance on SR-12 in Rio Vista.

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.

Benicia Pipeline Break: Residents Required To Cut Water Use By 30%

The water treatment plant suffered a break in a pipeline, and workers are trying to locate the break and repair it as soon as possible.

West 7th Street Storm Drain Repair Project To Begin In Benicia

Benicia City Council awarded a contract for the work in October but the supply of materials was delayed by the pandemic.

Vallejo & Fairfield Applebee's Offer Freebie To Nurses & Teachers

A free appetizer, with entrée purchase and valid work ID, is available through May 15.

Free Comic Book Day Comes To Benicia, Suisun City

Over 2,000 stores around the country will take part in Free Comic Book Day on Saturday. Here's where to celebrate in Solano County.

Solano Community College Lifting All Restrictions Related To COVID-19

Effective at the end of the Spring semester, Solano Community College is lifting all restrictions related to COVID-19. Here's what to know.

City Of Benicia This Week: May 2, 2022

The latest edition of "City of Benicia This Week" has been posted.

Vallejo Juneteenth Application Deadline Extended To May 15

Entertainment to feature a lineup of popular bands by Bay Area promoter Frazier Trager Presents

Caltrans To Reopen Georgia Street, Tennessee Street I-80 Overcrossings

Both were scheduled to reopen later in the spring but due to favorable working conditions, the projects were completed ahead of schedule.

Solano County Library: Plan Your Next Outdoor Adventure With Libraries Outside Backpacks!

The packs can be borrowed from the library like a book.

Benicia Police Arrest Carjacking Suspect, Finds 67 Pounds Of Pot

The suspect had warrants out of Alameda and Solano Counties for crimes ranging from robbery, felony assaults, weapon charges and more.

Meet Your 2022 Solano County Bike Champion Of The Year

Robert Lucky rides his bike anywhere one might want to go—to the store, the doctor, work and band rehearsal—easily logging 15 miles a day.

Mother’s Day 2022 Gifts: What Do Benicia Moms Really Want?

Still trying to find the perfect way to honor the moms in your life? Here's a look at what mothers really want.

Solano College Theatre Spring Musical: 'PIPPIN'

It marks the first in-person musical production in 3 years

US News School Rankings: See How Benicia High School Performed

US News ranked thousands of schools across California and the United States.. See where Benicia High School falls.

Vallejo Residents Lament Loss Of Access To Mare Island

Residents are complaining that the public is being left out and perhaps shut out from any recreational activities on the island.

Firefighters Discover Body While Battling 2-Alarm Blaze In Fairfield

"Unfortunately a victim was located and pronounced deceased on scene."

Fired Vallejo Police Lieutenant Reinstated With Back Pay, Interest

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

Haikus About California From Benicia, Nearby Patch Towns

A Facebook question asked our readers to get their creative juices flowing!

City Of Benicia This Week: April 18, 2022

The latest edition of City of Benicia This Week has been posted.

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.

Sutter Nurses, Workers Strike At Vallejo, Bay Area Hospitals

Union representatives say Sutter Health has refused to address concerns about safe staffing and health and safety protections.

Solano County Krispy Kreme 'Deflates' Doughnut Prices

Krispy Kreme stores on Wednesdays will tie the price of a dozen doughnuts to the U.S. average price for gas.

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.

Overnight Closures Slated At I-680 Connector, Green Valley Road Exit

Caltrans announced overnight closures for two consecutive nights this week at the I-80/I-680/SR-12 Interchange Project in Solano County.

Benicia Port Fire: Officials Tour Site To Assess Damage, Plan Cleanup

Officials were on site to investigate the cause of the massive fire, evaluate the dock and determine the operational capacity at the port.

City Of Benicia This Week: April 11, 2022

In this edition: Benicia Port Fire; Swim Lesson Scholarships Available; Food Forest Tour; City Employee Spotlight; more.

Benicia Port​ Fire Extinguished; Water Clean-Up Efforts Underway

The four-alarm fire burned beneath a commercial pier for nearly 24 hours at Benicia Port.

Huge Fire Erupts At Benicia Port, Some Evacuate

Crews continued to battle a massive fire that ignited on Saturday at a dock in Benicia.

Solano County Library: California State Library Parks Pass!

Plan your adventure with the California State Library Parks Pass!

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.