Solano County

Covid-19: A look at hardest hit states as nation mourns 500,000 lives lost

The U.S hit an expected but still grim milestone Monday afternoon as the Covid-19 death toll exceeded 500,000.  President Joe…

3 years ago

Covid-19: National strategy offers needed hope as Bay Area death toll surpasses 3,600

The first case of Covid-19 was detected in the U.S. one year ago Wednesday. Since then, more than 24 million…

3 years ago

Man suffers critical injuries in excessive speed, fiery Highway 29 crash

A 34-year-old Fairfield man suffered major life-threatening injuries after crashing into a concrete barrier while racing another car Saturday afternoon,…

3 years ago

Investigation underway after human remains found in field

Human remains were discovered in a field near the Fairfield-Vacaville Amtrak station and have been turned over to the Solano…

3 years ago

Bay Area ICU availability triggers regional stay-at-home order in the local nine counties

The Bay Area Region Wednesday dropped below 15 percent in intensive care unit bed availability, triggering the state-directed stay-at-home order…

3 years ago

More than 800 Covid-19 patients in Bay Area hospitals as state inches closer to lockdown

California could soon face another near lockdown if alarming Covid-19 case and hospitalization rates keep pace. Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered…

3 years ago

Covid-19 update: Breed ‘sounding the alarm’ in SF, five Bay Area counties now in most restrictive tier

In response to surging cases, San Francisco has slipped back two tiers in the state’s four-tiered reopening guideline, requiring city…

3 years ago

Solano County: Benicia, Dixon elect new mayors, city council members

Benicia voters appear to have elected Steve Young as their new mayor.

3 years ago

Officials say Election Day voting ‘smooth sailing’ across Bay Area counties

Elections officials say so far, so good at the polls Tuesday, as Election Day 2020 has launched smoothly in the…

3 years ago

Millions of Bay Area ballots cast before Election Day polls open

Tuesday is Election Day! Polls in California officially opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m.   Bay Area…

3 years ago

Red Flag warning extends into evening in parts of nine counties

The National Weather Service extended its Red Flag warning for much of the Bay Area through 6 p.m. Friday due…

4 years ago

Crews reach 87 percent containment on 375,209-acre LNU Lightning Complex

Firefighters continued to make progress overnight on the LNU Lightning Complex of fires and reached 87 percent containment Friday morning,…

4 years ago

Covid-19 update: SF lays out school reopening plan, state passes last-minute tenant protection

Though the Bay Area has been understandably distracted by recent severe weather and rampant wildfires, the Covid-19 situation still lies…

4 years ago

Covid-19 update: FDA under fire, state scraps watchlist system, case rate plagues Sonoma County

In this Covid-19 update, we get into the wild week at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration since the agency…

4 years ago

More than 2,000 still under evacuation orders in LNU Lightning Complex areas

Cal Fire on Saturday reported the LNU Lightning Complex fires grew to 373,324 acres overnight and was 41 percent contained.…

4 years ago

Covid-19 update: More outdoor businesses set to reopen Friday

Some Bay Area counties this week will allow business sectors such as hair and nail salons to resume operations outdoors.

4 years ago

As containment of North Bay fires grow, winemakers catch a break

A twist of timing is one reason fires have not disrupted to a greater degree the harvest of a $1.7…

4 years ago

Cal Fire says fire victim found dead near Vacaville

Another victim of the LNU Lightning Complex fires in the North Bay has been found dead, a Cal Fire official…

4 years ago

Covid-19 update: Massive evacuations raise virus exposure concerns as state battles two crises at once

Several counties around the Bay Area are fighting two crises at once: the Covid-19 pandemic and historic wildfires. Massive evacuations…

4 years ago

More air tankers join fight against North Bay Wallbridge Fire

More air tankers will support the pitched battle against the Walbridge Fire in Sonoma County, a Cal Fire official said…

4 years ago

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