Apr 18, 2024

Solano residents say California Forever petitioners spread misinformation about voting process

The complaints about petition circulators invoke long-running issues with California’s ballot initiative process and previous failed reform efforts....

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  Apr 15, 2024

Cyberattack cripples Solano County library computer system

Hackers who have claimed responsibility for the attack have threatened to release data stolen from the library system unless the county pays $100,000 by the end of this week....

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  Feb 05, 2024

California State Senate candidates present their case to represent Solano County

The candidates include Dixon City Councilmember Thomas Bogue, former West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon, Rohnert Park City Councilmember Jackie Elward, Vallejo City Councilmember Rozzana Verder-Aliga and Republican candidate Jimih Jones....

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  Dec 12, 2023

Candidates for local Solano races finalized for March 2024 primary election

Next year’s primary ballot could reshape the Board of Supervisors and decide the fate of Benicia’s government....

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  Mar 24, 2023

Solano inmates aim to transform prison culture as certified yoga instructors

After four years of work, the first nine instructors graduated last month....

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  Feb 03, 2023

Solano Supervisors to consider funding homeless assistance projects Tuesday

The projects under consideration include two developments for homeless Vallejo residents....

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  Dec 09, 2022

Lawsuit: Solano County conducted negligent investigation, falsified records in death of PG&E employee

Steven Wink died during a wildfire near Vacaville....

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  Sep 15, 2022

Former Solano law enforcement officers seek to expand political power in November

Races in Fairfield and Vacaville could give former cops an oversight role over law enforcement agencies....

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  Sep 15, 2022

Solano sheriff, DA incumbents won broadly in low-turnout June election

Solano County District Attorney Krishna Abrams and Sheriff Tom Ferrara won their respective races for reelection in June with broad support in all areas of the county....

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  Feb 03, 2022

Vacaville police say officer who shot fleeing, unarmed man did not violate policy

A Vacaville officer and Solano County Sheriff’s sergeant also fired on Raymond Real during an earlier vehicle pursuit in a stolen car but missed....

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  Dec 30, 2021

Vacaville names police department veteran as new chief

Ian Schmutzler previously headed the department following the sudden retirement of Chief John Carli in February....

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  Sep 03, 2021

Few Solano cops vaccinated for COVID-19

Only about 25% of officers in five Solano County law enforcement agencies have submitted proof of vaccination to their employer, far below the 62% of people 12 and older who have been fully vaccinated in the county....

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