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Solano congressman tests positive for COVID-19
Suisun City dispensary robbed, employees confined
Retired Vacaville police chief wins mayoral race
Exclusive: Kaiser Permanente nurses to vote on strike
Mental health workers reach tentative deal with Kaiser, end strike
Weather Alert: Excessive Heat Warning extended through Friday night
Power slowly coming back after outage hits Vacaville, rural Dixon
Paraglider taken to hospital after crash in rural Vacaville
Excessive Heat Watch, Flex Alert extended through Labor Day holiday weekend
Fairfield police arrest robbery suspect after late-night chase
PG&E warns local officials of possible brownouts during weekend
Vallejo kidnapping triggers county-wide police bulletin
Live Updates: More cooling centers opening on Labor Day during heat wave
Large fire breaks out at Vacaville apartment complex
Manhunt underway in Vacaville after police pursuit
Breaking: Genentech building in Vacaville evacuated after fire
Fairfield police arrest two over robbery in Fresno
Labor Day will make cooling centers hard to come by
Breaking: Energy officials issue Flex Alert for Wednesday evening
Breaking: 500 without power in Dixon after tractor crashes into utility pole
Heat wave triggers Health Alert from Solano County officials
Traffic Alert: Rio Vista Bridge closed due to mechanical failure
Suisun City hires new fire chief from Winters
Update: Missing Vacaville man found safe in Southern California
Philadelphia Eagles cut Vacaville native Carson Strong from roster
Traffic Alert: Tipped tomato truck causing traffic nightmare on Interstate 80 through Vacaville
Body of woman found in Lake Berryessa after incident with boat
Vallejo man arrested for tossing puppy in dumpster
Breaking: Police shut down street in Fairfield after stabbing victim found
Kaiser Permanente workers: Strike is about patient care, not money
Traffic Alert: Crash causing traffic mess through Vallejo
Police bust Amazon vest-wearing bank robber in Fairfield
Benicia firefighters help deliver baby on Interstate 680
PG&E helicopter to fly low in rural Vacaville next week
Plane crashes at Nut Tree Airport in Vacaville, two injured
California moves to ban sales of gas-powered cars by 2035
Solano health officials to hold virtual town hall on monkeypox outbreak
Vacaville woman arrested in North Bay embezzlement case
Firefighters tackle large blaze near distribution center in Vacaville
One injured after pursuit escalates to shooting in Fairfield
Breaking: More than 2,400 without power in Fairfield area
Vacaville moves forward with drought-related water restrictions
Electricity restored after crash on freeway knocks out power in Vacaville
Shooting in Vallejo leaves one dead, police investigating
Publisher of Vacaville, Vallejo newspapers to step down in September
Former Solano-area CHP officer sentenced in embezzlement case
Fairfield Police Chief Deanna Cantrell to retire amid cancer diagnosis
Sacramento County man dies in Dixon freeway crash
Six Flags to raise ticket prices after becoming "daycare for teenagers"
Cooling centers open during extreme heat in Solano County
Body of missing swimmer pulled from water near Rio Vista
Fire crews stop spread of 28-acre grass blaze in Vacaville
Firefighter hurt battling barn fire in rural Vacaville
One killed, one injured in shooting at Vacaville apartment complex
Vacaville man, Fairfield woman arrested over catalytic converter thefts
Training burn to take place on Callen Hill in Vacaville
Crews battle vegetation fire on Linear Trail in Fairfield
Suspicious package prompts shelter-in-place for rural Dixon road
Two hurt, including firefighter, in Fairfield house blaze
Pedestrian killed by speeding driver in Vacaville
Man likely drowns after swimming near Sandy Beach
Rio Vista gets loaner fire engine through state program
Traffic Alert: Highway 113 closed at Cook Lane due to crash involving big rig
Vacaville opens up online application for four new firefighter spots
Man killed by train in Suisun City identified as Vacaville resident
Solano County man mistakenly bitten by police dog
Dates announced for Kaiser mental health worker strikes in Solano County
Vacaville woman charged with starting fires in Silicon Valley
CalTrans to close part of Highway 37 in Vallejo for several nights
Weekend Wrap-Up and Look Ahead: August 8, 2022
Altercation leads to stabbing in Benicia, police say
Teen killed, another injured after pursuit through Vallejo
Two-alarm equipment fire breaks out at Potrero Hills landfill
Traffic Alert: Portion of Highway 113, Highway 12 closed due to fire
One dead after fatal crash between train, pedestrian in Suisun City
Solano Pride Center to host monkeypox vaccine clinic
Vacaville to hold second community policing forum next month
Traffic Alert: Paving on Highway 113 will trigger one-way traffic
Firefighters tackle three-alarm vegetation blaze in rural Vacaville
Health officials confirm human infection of West Nile in Solano County
Big rig crashes into cars on freeway in Fairfield
Firefighters knock down four-alarm blaze in Fairfield
Breaking: Amtrak train strikes gravel truck in rural Dixon
Vallejo mayor slams decision to cancel council meetings
Kaiser mental health workers to strike later this month
Driver involved in deadly Rio Vista wreck had prior DUI arrest
Traffic Alert: Highway 12 closed at Beck due to fast-moving brush fire
Breaking: Two-alarm grass fire ignites in Fairfield
Solano County records historic rise in crop value
Newspaper says Vallejo police union denied access to press conference
Solano NewsNet launches new website, community events calendar
Weekend Wrap-Up and Look Ahead: August 1, 2022
CHP to Solano-area drivers: Please slow down
Vacaville residents among those killed in Rio Vista crash
Real McCoy II ferry out until further notice, CalTrans says
CalTrans to close interchange in Fairfield starting Friday night
Former Vacaville police chief announces mayoral campaign
Vacaville oral surgeon faces sex abuse allegations
Source: Alcohol containers found at scene of deadly Rio Vista crash
Four dead after major crash on Highway 12 in Rio Vista
Fire breaks out near freeway in Cordelia
Peabody Road re-opens in Vacaville after fire near prison
Rio Vista-area ferries pulled due to mechanical issues
Fatal crash closes Lyon Road in Fairfield
Weekend Wrap-Up and Look Ahead: July 25, 2022
DNA helps thaw cold case, leads to arrest of Fairfield man
Vallejo police official accused of drinking on the job
Mechanical issue triggers flaring at Valero refinery in Benicia
Crash blocks part of I-80, closes Lyon Road in Fairfield
Solano health officials won't identify city where monkeypox case treated
Police search for suspect after shooting near Vallejo school
Man who killed CalTrans worker with car gets 8-year sentence
Rural Vacaville fire council gets certification as Firewise community
Monkeypox case confirmed in Solano County, health officials say
Weekend Wrap-Up and Look Ahead: July 18, 2022
One dead after crash involving train near Vacaville
Lowe's gives Fairfield PAL Teen Center $300,000 grant
Fairfield police make arrest over robbery caught on doorbell camera
Fairfield police investigate robbery at North Texas Street bank
Suisun City firefighters tackle blaze at home
Sheriff confirms body found in water is missing Winters man
Three-alarm fire in Benicia closes Lake Herman Road
Hearing delayed for Vacaville man who live-streamed dead bodies
Attorney says Vallejo quietly paid to replace bent badges
Activists demand police accountability during Vallejo council meeting
Search called off after man jumps from Rio Vista bridge
Vacaville bird test positive for West Nile virus
Firefighters contain blaze burning along freeway near Fairfield
Body found in creek believed to be of missing Winters man
Two workers injured in Dixon industrial accident
Vallejo man is third to drown at Lake Berryessa
Assault rifles turned in during gun buyback in Fairfield
Weekend Wrap-Up and Look Ahead: July 11, 2022
Feds indict Vallejo men on bribery charges connected to pot grow operation
Vallejo city council candidate dies after sudden illness
Crash shuts down surface street in Vacaville
Solano lawmaker sends condolences after former Japan leader shot
Gas prices are starting to decrease in Solano County. Will the trend last?
Fairfield is buying back guns. Do these programs work?
Firefighters tackle one-alarm blaze at vacant Fairfield restaurant
Firefighters contain large blaze near wind turbines in rural Solano County
Fairfield police deny using drones to spot illegal fireworks
Bodies of missing men recovered after search near Rio Vista
Dixon child dies after Bay Area train crash
Another person drowns at Lake Berryessa
Move over, 707: Solano County is getting a new area code
Four out of 10 crime victims in Vallejo are children, report says
One hospitalized after sideshow, shooting in Vallejo
Grand jury report higlights failures during LNU Lightning Complex wildfire
Weekly Wrap-Up and Look Ahead: July 5, 2022
Forward progress stopped on fire burning in Cordelia
Vacaville not liable for polluted water, court says
Search on for three missing adults near Rio Vista
Roads closed in rural Vacaville as deputies search for missing man
Newsom issues pardon to Solano man with cocaine conviction
Vacaville ambulance pulled from service will return after holiday
Probe launched after Vallejo firefighter damages news equipment
Train crashes into car near Suisun City
Solano NewsNet video equipment damaged by Vallejo firefighter
Firefighters tackle three-alarm blaze at tow yard in Vallejo
Crash involving truck wipes out power in Fairfield neighborhoods
Police identify Dixon man found dead at Davis dump
Vacaville issues notices warning of illegal fireworks use
Buckhorn Grill in Vacaville re-opens after fire
Fairfield teenager drowns at Lake Berryessa
Fairfield to close parks during Independence Day due to fireworks danger
Residents to vote on sales tax increase for wildfire prevention measures
Dixon man found dead at Davis dump
Two-alarm fire burns shed, cars in Vacaville
Massive 200-acre grass fire burns north of Dixon
Solano DA Krishna Abrams fires prosecutor Sharon Henry
Where fireworks are — and aren't — legal in Solano County
Fire burning in Novato sending smoke into Solano County
Feds sue Dixon supermarket owner over labor violations
Dixon residents killed in weekend crash involving train
Weekend Wrap-Up and Look Ahead: June 27, 2022
Suspect taken to hospital after pursuit, shooting in Vallejo
Two-alarm fire burns shed, fence in Suisun City
Thompson votes for Amber Alert-style active shooter notification system
Police investigate shooting in Fairfield
Solano NewsNet joins NOAA's Weather-Ready Nation initiative
Suspected arsonist arrested after three-alarm fire in Suisun City
Benicia issues air quality advisory over vegetation fire smoke
Man killed in Dixon structure fire identified
Vegetation fire breaks out at Valero refinery in Benicia
Electrical issue sparks four-alarm fire in rural Vacaville
Fairfield police to operate sobriety checkpoint on Saturday
Teenager injured in Vallejo shooting
Vegetation fire chars 130 acres in rural Winters
Dixon firefighters battle house fire in rural Solano County
Exclusive: Man who killed CalTrans worker enters no contest plea
Power outage affecting 4,200 homes, businesses in Rio Vista
Firefighters contain two-alarm blaze in Fairfield
Cooling centers open throughout Solano County during extreme heat
Bipartisan group to probe high gas prices in California
Dixon library too small to serve growing population, report says
Solano County not prepared for large-scale disaster, grand jury report says
Fatal crash shuts down traffic in Vacaville
Vallejo police shortage encountered before officer-involved shooting
Dispatch audio sheds light on fatal Vallejo shooting
Fairfield police request $71,000 for new drones
First day of summer sees Heat Advisory for Solano County
Weekend Wrap-Up and Look Ahead: June 20, 2022
Firefighters tackle one-alarm vegetation blaze in Fairfield
One dead after officer-involved shooting in Vallejo
Crash involving motorcycle causes jam in Suisun City
Napa woman reunited with family after police request
Fairfield police shut down road after pedestrian crash
Camper explodes, catches fire on highway near Rio Vista
No injuries after car crashes into Jamba Juice in Fairfield
Benicia resident dies in motorcycle crash
Large wildfire breaks out in Birds Landing area
Fire forces temporary closure of Buckhorn Grill in Vacaville
One injured after airplane crashes near Yolo County airport
Firefighters contain blaze south of Travis Air Force Base
Regulators propose $12 million fine against PG&E over power shutoffs
One dead after structure fire in Dixon
Firefighters knock down vegetation blaze near Dixon
Residents displaced after large apartment fire in Fairfield
AT&T admits mistake after Solano-area Walmart stores decline to honor promotion
Vacaville pulls ambulance from service due to staffing shortage
North wind pushing smoke, haze into Solano County
Mask mandate returns to Travis Air Force Base
Man accused of hitting CalTrans worker gets new charges
Weekend Wrap-Up and Look Ahead: June 13, 2022
Stabbing at Fairfield home won't result in arrest, police say
Woman found stabbed inside Fairfield home
Fire in dumpster threatens restaurant in Vacaville
Teenagers killed in ATV crash near Winters identified
Vigil to be held for teens killed in ATV crash near Winters
Blown transformer sparks grass fire in Fairfield
Benicia activists to hold gun violence reform rally on Saturday
Bat found in Fairfield tests positive for rabies
Heat could strain power grid, PG&E warns
Inmate moved to Solano prison after accidental release in Sacramento
Two teenagers die in major ATV crash near Winters
5,600 PG&E customers affected by power outage in Fairfield
Man arrested, cache of firearms seized from Fairfield home
Excessive Heat Warning expanded through Saturday
Four-alarm fire destroys apartment units in Suisun City
Solano Votes: Krishna Abrams projected winner of District Attorney's race
Solano Votes: Incumbent Thomas Ferrara will remain Solano County Sheriff
Solano Votes: Mike Thompson to advance in 4th Congressional District race
Solano Votes: John Garamendi advances in 8th Congressional District race
Solano Votes 2022: Primary Results
Crash that killed CalTrans worker occurred during CHP "maximum enforcement" period
Traffic Alert: Emergency bridge repair triggers one-way traffic in Rio Vista
Excessive Heat Watch issued for Friday
Here's what you need to know about Primary Day
Weekend Wrap-Up and Look Ahead; June 6, 2022
Exclusive: Suspect who hit, killed CalTrans worker drove on shoulder before crash
County will follow state guidance over indoor masking, report says
Firefighters quickly tackle 3-alarm blaze at Peña Adobe in Vacaville
Police detain one after bomb threat in Fairfield
Travis airman with "Boogaloo" ties sentenced to prison over killing of security guard
Man arrested, CalTrans worker killed in hit-and-run on I-80 near Vacaville
CDC recommends indoor masking for Solano County
U.C. Davis swim coach indicted for child porn
Thompson to attend virtual town hall on gun violence epidemic
Firefighters battle two-alarm grass fire at Sandy Beach
Outage in Dixon caused by down power line, PG&E says
Small, early morning earthquake jolts Solano County
Gas prices continue to rise in Solano County
Two-alarm fire draws large firefighting response to Benicia
Two arrested over Fairfield homicide; victim identified by police
Jury convicts Solano County man on child sex crimes
Power outage impacts 12,000 in Dixon, rural Winters
Bear sighting in Fairfield prompts advisory from police
Vacaville man gets 8 years in prison over solar Ponzi scheme
Power outage leaves 1,200 without electricity in Vallejo
Fire burning in Napa County visible from Solano County
Firefighters contain two-alarm grass blaze on Cordelia Road in Fairfield
Four-alarm grass fire burns along Hay Road east of Vacaville
One dead after altercation at home in Fairfield
Fiesta Days organizers condemn Sunday evening shooting
Weekend Wrap-Up and Look Ahead: May 30, 2022
Suspect detained after shooting at Fiesta Days in Vacaville
Red Flag Warning issued for Memorial Day holiday
Vallejo police refute news story over dispatch center staffing shortage
Fire Weather Watch issued for Solano County, starting Monday
Fairfield police investigate threat against high school
Vacaville firefighters resume training burn on Callen Hill
Fairfield stabbing suspect enters not guilty plea
Two injured after major head-on crash in Vacaville
Firefighters tackle two-alarm house fire in Fairfield
Fairfield police report rise in violent crimes, arson
Vacaville, Vallejo newspapers win California Journalism Awards for photography
Weather: Cool and breezy, but fire risk possible next week
Firefighters tackle one-alarm structure fire in Dixon
Woman randomly attacks student walking to school in Fairfield
Another large vegetation fire breaks out in Vacaville
One injured in shooting at apartment in Fairfield
Firefighters knock down car blaze in Suisun City
Power outage disrupts Vacaville council meeting
Three-alarm fire in Vallejo causes explosion, displaces 8 residents
Grass fire ignites in rural Solano County near Winters
Solano lawmaker expresses outrage after mass shooting at Texas school
Traffic: J-Mack Ferry out of service, alternate travel advised
Solano health officials expand COVID-19 booster to children ages 5-11
Hot weather settles in across Solano County on Tuesday
Fairfield again closes parks, open spaces due to Red Flag Warning
Large power outage impacts residents, businesses in Rio Vista
Crews reach full containment on Quail Fire in Solano County
Cooling centers open in Solano County as temps approach triple digits
Police arrest Fairfield man over death of teen on Highway 12
Weekend Wrap-Up and Look Ahead: May 23, 2022
Traffic backs up after serious crash on I-80 in Vacaville
Forecasters extend Red Flag Warning for Solano County starting Monday
Lawn maintenance behind fast-moving wildfire in rural Solano
Solano Sheriff's Office identifies suspected drug dealer's body
State expands COVID-19 testing and treatment centers
Fire in Yolo County sending smoke into north Solano
Solano County to get $4.7 million for road repair near Rio Vista
Crash snarls traffic along westbound I-80 in Vacaville
Travis air show draws more than 110,000 to base
Exclusive: Fairfield murder suspect had pending criminal charges
Lake Berryessa power outage caused by Esparto crash, fire
Firefighters battling one-alarm vegetation fire in Vallejo
Red Flag Warning: Strongest wind expected early Friday morning in Solano County
CAL FIRE bans residential burning in Solano County
Firefighters battle one-alarm vegetation blaze in Suisun City
Fairfield closes some parks over elevated fire concerns
Vallejo has cheapest gas in Solano County, data shows
Vacaville firefighters postpone second part of training burn
Red Flag Warning replaces Fire Weather Watch for Solano County
Fairfield police dog back at work after stabbing, city official says
Exclusive: Fairfield murder suspect confessed to police dispatcher before arrest
SIG Alert issued after major high-speed car crash in Fairfield
One arrested after early morning fire in Vallejo
Fire Weather Watch issued for Solano County
Pedestrian killed on Highway 12 identified as Fairfield teenager
Farmers affected by wildfire, other disasters set to receive $6 billion in aid
Fire weather possible later this week, forecasters say
Your trip on Interstate 80 will soon cost more
Valero refinery in Benicia hit with record fine over worker's death
Fairfield police investigating homicide near liquor store
Vacaville firefighters to conduct training burn on Callen Hill this week
Solano gas prices are skyrocketing. Is relief in sight?
Vacaville man who died in motorcycle crash identified
Weekend Wrap-Up and Look Ahead: May 16, 2022
Motorcycle crash kills 25-year-old in Vacaville
Police end search for man who fled from Vacaville pursuit
Benicia ends water conservation order after pipeline repaired
Small fire extinguished at middle school in Vacaville
Police investigating after body discovered in Dixon canal
Runaway emu captured by animal control in Fairfield
Solano County Library offers video game rentals to patrons
Exclusive: Vacaville restaurant owner files harassment claim against local activist
Vacaville lawyer, Boy Scout leader charged with child sex crimes
Planet Fitness offers free workouts to teens during summer
State will give $12 million to Vallejo for housing project
Tree work will trigger one-way traffic on Highway 12 in Rio Vista
Benicia making progress on broken pipe, but water conservation order remains
Firefighters in Benicia quickly contain blaze at laundromat
Thunderstorm brings hail, rain to Vacaville area
Vacaville police investigate shooting in downtown area
Fatal crash slows traffic through Dixon
Shooting leaves three injured in Vallejo
Child injured in freeway shooting near Vacaville
Weekend Wrap-Up and Look Ahead: May 9, 2022
Benicia residents must conserve water after pipe bursts at treatment plant
Police issue warning after bear spotted in rural Solano County near Winters
Benicia police bust catalytic converter thief in the act
Traffic on Highway 37 flowing again after brush fire near Mare Island
Rural fire council offering free wildfire risk assessments for property owners
Fairfield police make arrest in April fatal shooting
Vacaville police officer dies from cancer
Two bears may be roaming around Vacaville
Planned burn to take place along Highway 128 on Thursday, Friday
Residents spot Vacaville bear for second time in one week
Pair of high-speed pursuits race through Solano County overnight
Real McCoy ferry operational again, CalTrans says
Vacaville man killed in Sacramento shootout participated in incident, prosecutors say
Garamendi art contest to recognize Fairfield teen
Vacaville man who shot himself gets 8 years in federal prison
Solano lawmakers react to leaked Supreme Court decision on abortion
Burning in rural Vacaville, Winters banned until later this year
Vacaville bear wanders back into the wilderness
Firefighters gain control of three-alarm vegetation fire near Winters
Fire on roof draws firefighters to Fairfield pharmacy
Police watching bear in back of Vacaville home
Weather: Warm-up expected mid-week, pleasant conditions throughout
Vacaville native Carson Strong to play pro football, signs with Philadelphia
Benicia police arrest carjacking suspect
PG&E to inspect pipelines with helicopters in Solano County
Fairfield police to operate DUI checkpoint on Friday
Firefighter suffers heart attack while battling rural Vacaville blaze
Fatal crash closes Highway 160 near Rio Vista
Solano County to spend more than $1 million upgrading two-way fire radios
Benicia police seize drug-laced Magic the Gathering cards from mail
Fairfield police release name of man who died after argument leads to shooting
Fire breaks out near PG&E substation in rural Vacaville
Firefighters battle 1-alarm blaze near UPS in Cordelia
Four fires break out in Fairfield; police probing one as arson
High likelihood of wildfire in Solano area this summer, forecasters say
Fairfield school resource officer honored with national award
Crash near Costco in Fairfield leaves man with critical injuries
Baby safe, three arrested after San Jose kidnapping
Police chase of carjacking suspects starts in Fairfield, ends in Oakland
Vallejo duo get prison time for assaulting officer, robbery
Vacaville police recover stolen vehicle after brief pursuit
Nut Tree Plaza in Vacaville gets new owners
CAL FIRE to conduct planned burn near Winters on Monday, Tuesday
Suisun City make arrest after early morning slow-speed pursuit
One dead after second shooting in Fairfield
Warmer weekend after some showers in Solano County
One injured in shooting near middle school in Fairfield
Arbitrator says Vallejo must reinstate fired cop
Solano lawmaker voices support for federal marijuana legalization
Storm Watch: Rain and wind tonight, thunderstorms possible on Thursday
Fairfield police dog bitten, stabbed during encounter with burglar
Special radio dispatch sends veteran Vacaville cop into retirement
Vallejo to weigh indoor smoking ban for apartments, condos
Elderly man dies after house fire in Fairfield
Senator Dodd to host town hall on opioid crisis
CHP officer hurt by sleepy driver in Fairfield
Sutter nurses in Vallejo stage one-day strike over working conditions
Firefighters tackle 3-alarm grass fire in Fairfield
Three-alarm fire damages two homes in Suisun City
Vallejo police investigate city's 9th homicide of year
Vallejo seeks public input on police use-of-force policy
Travis Unified board says school district needs more qualified teachers
Exclusive: Subway shooter ranted about local violence in online video
Russian government hits Solano County lawmakers with sanctions over Ukraine support
Sheriff's deputies raid home, barn in rural Vacaville
Rain expected to move through Solano County tonight, Thursday
Raising Cane's looks to hire 150 for Vacaville restaurant
Former Solano County executive sentenced to federal prison over Ponzi scheme
Solano NewsNet relaunches, will debut new website this summer
Vacaville council leans in favor of updated fireworks enforcement rule
Benicia fire official says port blaze appears to be unintentional
Proposal would make property owners responsible for fireworks use in Vacaville
Small grass fire burns north of Rio Vista
Green Valley Road exit to close overnight starting Tuesday
Will Benicia port fire cause gas prices to go up?
Feds charge Marcus Weber, brother of Vacaville murder suspect