Vacaville Fire Chief Kris Concepcion to retire
The announcement came on the 10th anniversary of his promotion to serve as the city's fire chief.
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Solano NewsNet photojournalist released from custody following traffic stop, arrest
A freelance photojournalist for Solano NewsNet has been released from jail following a traffic stop that led to his arrest early Thursday morning. Police detained, and later arrested , Nicholas Wilson of Fairfield on one count of carrying a loaded firearm in a public place, according to jail booking logs reviewed by Solano NewsNet . The incident unfolded around midnight near a gas station at the…
Solano NewsNet freelance photojournalist arrested in Vacaville
Photo via Facebook A freelance photojournalist for Solano NewsNet was arrested by police in Vacaville following an alleged altercation early Thursday morning. The photographer, Nicholas Wilson of Fairfield, was in the process of being booked into the Solano County jail on suspicion of possessing a loaded firearm in his vehicle, a Vacaville police sergeant confirmed in a phone interview. The…
Nexstar, parent company of two TV stations, to acquire ABC10 owner TEGNA
The deal will create a new local news duopoly in Sacramento and synergies with stations in San Francisco and other parts of California.
Police identify man killed in Vacaville gas station shooting
A woman was initially detained, but has not been arrested.
Update: Tsunami Advisory lifted for San Francisco Bay Area
Officials still urge citizens to stay away from the coast, including beaches and shores, due to strong waves and rip currents
Update: Initial tsunami waves begin hitting California coast
Click or tap here to read the updated version of this story; the original story as it was sent via e-mail appears below, but may contain outdated information: A Tsunami Advisory remains in place for most of coastal California, including locations adjacent to the San Francisco Bay in Solano County. The first tsunami waves began reaching the coast of California early Wednesday morning around 12:40…
Update: Tsunami Advisory issued for parts of Solano County
Vallejo, Benicia and Rio Vista are within the advisory issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and the National Weather Service on Tuesday.
#BREAKING: Tsunami Advisory issued for SF Bay Area following Russia earthquake
Click or tap here to read the updated version of this story; the original story as it was sent via e-mail appears below, but may contain outdated information: The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a Tsunami Advisory for costal California, including parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, following a large earthquake off the coast of Russia. The magnitude-8.9 earthquake struck in the Pacific…
Vallejo Police walk back claims of "active shooter," shelter-in-place order remains
The Vallejo Police Department walked back claims of an active shooter in the city on Wednesday, less than an hour after the county’s alert notification system issued a shelter in place for some neighborhoods. The alert was sent around 3 p.m. and warned of an “active shooter” near the 400 block of Illinois Street. A message from Alert Solano urged residents to remain in their homes and instructed…