Vacaville, CA Local News, Events, and Information

Rio Vista Fri. Aug 5 2022

CalTrans paving on Highway 113 will trigger one-way traffic

The paving will occur on Highway 113 between Dixon and Fairfield.

Matthew Keys Editor

CalTrans paving on Highway 113 will trigger one-way traffic

Matthew Keys Editor

Vacaville Fri. Aug 5 2022

Firefighters tackle three-alarm vegetation blaze in rural Vacaville

The fire broke out in the area of Cherry Glen Road and Lyon Road on Thursday.

Matthew Keys Editor

Firefighters tackle three-alarm vegetation blaze in rural Vacaville

Matthew Keys Editor

Vacaville Weather: Tuesday May 30

High: 77°

Low: 50°

Wind: 17 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear overnight.

Vacaville Thu. Aug 4 2022

First human case of West Nile confirmed in Solano County

Public health officials confirmed on Thursday that a resident of Solano County tested positive for West Nile virus.

Matthew Keys Editor

First human case of West Nile confirmed in Solano County

Matthew Keys Editor

Fairfield Thu. Aug 4 2022

SIG Alert issued after major crash on westbound I-80 in Fairfield

The crash was reported around 3:20 p.m. near the Air Base Parkway exit and involves as many as seven vehicles.

Matthew Keys Editor

SIG Alert issued after major crash on westbound I-80 in Fairfield

Matthew Keys Editor

Fairfield Thu. Aug 4 2022

Firefighters knock down four-alarm blaze in Fairfield

Firefighters are on the scene of a four-alarm grass fire that is burning in the hillside between Fairfield and Vacaville.

Matthew Keys Editor

Firefighters knock down four-alarm blaze in Fairfield

Matthew Keys Editor

Vacaville Thu. Aug 4 2022

PG&E testing power shutoff notifications through Alexa devices

PG&E is testing a notification system that uses Alexa-powered devices to warn customers of an upcoming planned safety power outage.

Matthew Keys Editor

PG&E testing power shutoff notifications through Alexa devices

Matthew Keys Editor

Dixon Wed. Aug 3 2022

Crash involving truck, train reported in rural Dixon

Firefighters are on the scene of a crash involving a commuter train and a tractor trailer in rural Dixon.

Matthew Keys Editor

Crash involving truck, train reported in rural Dixon

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

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

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

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