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Vallejo Wed. Aug 3 2022

Vallejo mayor criticizes decision to cancel council meetings in August

Vallejo Mayor Robert McConnell says he disagrees with the decision and wanted the number of meetings expanded in the future.

Matthew Keys Editor

Vallejo mayor criticizes decision to cancel council meetings in August

Matthew Keys Editor

Vacaville Wed. Aug 3 2022

Kaiser mental health workers to strike later this month

The strike, set for August 15, will be indefinite and affect Kaiser hospitals throughout California, including two in Solano County.

Matthew Keys Editor

Kaiser mental health workers to strike later this month

Matthew Keys Editor

Fairfield Weather: Thursday March 23

High: 57°

Low: 44°

Wind: 14 MPH WSW

Chance of rain: 0%

Cloudy, with a high of 57 and low of 44 degrees. Cloudy in the morning, overcast in the afternoon, sunny in the evening, cloudy overnight.

Vallejo Tue. Aug 2 2022

Vallejo police search for suspects who robbed armored truck

The Vallejo Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred in front of a grocery store on Tuesday.

Matthew Keys Editor

Vallejo police search for suspects who robbed armored truck

Matthew Keys Editor

Rio Vista Tue. Aug 2 2022

Driver in deadly Rio Vista crash had prior DUI arrest

The driver of a vehicle that crashed on Highway 12 last week was arrested earlier this year for DUI, Solano NewsNet has learned.

Matthew Keys Editor

Driver in deadly Rio Vista crash had prior DUI arrest

Matthew Keys Editor

Fairfield Tue. Aug 2 2022

Firefighters contain three-alarm grass blaze in Fairfield

The fire was first reported around 12:30 p.m. along the eastbound lanes of Highway 12 near Beck Avenue.

Matthew Keys Editor

Firefighters contain three-alarm grass blaze in Fairfield

Matthew Keys Editor

Dixon Tue. Aug 2 2022

Solano County records historic rise in crop value

For the third consecutive year, almonds were the biggest cash crop in Solano County.

Matthew Keys Editor

Solano County records historic rise in crop value

Matthew Keys Editor

Fairfield Tue. Aug 2 2022

Supervisors weigh ballot initiative to increase sales tax for wildfire prevention

The proposed sales tax increase is being promoted as a way to help wildfire prevention efforts — but nothing in the resolution limits the county to use it for that purpose.

Matthew Keys Editor

Supervisors weigh ballot initiative to increase sales tax for wildfire prevention

Matthew Keys Editor

Fairfield Tue. Aug 2 2022

Newsom issues State of Emergency declaration over monkeypox outbreak

At least one case has been confirmed in Solano County, though health officials won't say where.

Matthew Keys Editor

Newsom issues State of Emergency declaration over monkeypox outbreak

Matthew Keys Editor

Rio Vista Tue. Aug 2 2022

Rio Vista firefighters douse electric car battery fire

A HAZMAT situation was declared because the fire involved the car's battery.

Matthew Keys Editor

Rio Vista firefighters douse electric car battery fire

Matthew Keys Editor

Vallejo Mon. Aug 1 2022

Newspaper says police union blocked access to press conference

A Vallejo Times-Herald reporter said it appeared to be "retribution" for publishing the address of the union's headquarters.

Matthew Keys Editor

Newspaper says police union blocked access to press conference

Matthew Keys Editor

Fairfield Fri. Jul 29 2022

CHP to Solano-area drivers: Please slow down

You're not Kyle Larson, and Interstate 80 is not the Sonoma Raceway.

Matthew Keys Editor

CHP to Solano-area drivers: Please slow down

Matthew Keys Editor

Rio Vista Fri. Jul 29 2022

Vacaville residents among those killed in Rio Vista crash

The residents, aged 19 to 20, were killed when their Honda Accord crashed with a Chevrolet Suburban on Wednesday.

Matthew Keys Editor

Vacaville residents among those killed in Rio Vista crash

Matthew Keys Editor

Rio Vista Fri. Jul 29 2022

Real McCoy II ferry out until further notice, CalTrans says

The announcement was made in a press release sent to reporters on Friday and in posts on various CalTrans social media accounts.

Matthew Keys Editor

Real McCoy II ferry out until further notice, CalTrans says

Matthew Keys Editor

Fairfield Fri. Jul 29 2022

CalTrans to close connector ramp in Fairfield for 55 hours

The closure is scheduled to begin Friday, July 29 at 10 p.m. and lasts until Monday, August 1 at 5 a.m.

Matthew Keys Editor

CalTrans to close connector ramp in Fairfield for 55 hours

Matthew Keys Editor

Vacaville Fri. Jul 29 2022

Former Vacaville Police Chief John Carli announces run for mayor

More than a year after entering retirement, former Vacaville Police Chief John Carli is ready to engage in public service once again.

Matthew Keys Editor

Former Vacaville Police Chief John Carli announces run for mayor

Matthew Keys Editor