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🌱 Patch AM: How will the Benicia Bridge work delay affect your commute?

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🌱 Patch AM: How Benicia’s own NHT founder helped change home audio forever

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Pedestrian Killed By Suspected DUI Driver In Bay Area: Police

The driver was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence, police said.

🌱 Patch AM: How will Valero’s Benicia shutdown hit your wallet and city services?

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🌱 Patch AM: "PUFFS, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic" and 13 more events

Coming up on the Benicia Patch calendar: Impressions that Remained

🌱 Patch AM: "PUFFS, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic" and 13 more events

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Pedestrian Killed On I-780 Tuesday Evening

The exact cause of the collision is under investigation.

Man Killed In Benicia Crash Identified

Coroner identified the lone occupant in a solo-vehicle crash on I-780 in Benicia on Monday morning.

​Man Fatally Shot In Vallejo

The male was in the street in front of a residence and appeared to be suffering from at least one gunshot wound.

Bay Area To Get More Toll Lanes: What To Know

A stretch of Bay Area freeway will become Express Lanes open to cars with FasTrak, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission announced.

Earthquake Rattles Bay Area. Did You Feel It?

The earthquake was reported just after 12:41 p.m.

American Canyon Power Outage Affecting Thousands Of Customers

The outage was first reported at 11:37 a.m.

Fresno Man Arrested After Human Trafficking Victim Found In Hotel

A 26-year-old man has been arrested after police in Vallejo found a juvenile who was the alleged victim of human trafficking at a hotel.

Fairfield Police Arrest Man Suspected Of Stabbing Multiple People

Police said they found a man matching the suspect's description and arrested him a short time after he fled the scene.

Reflections: Reinventing Yourself in Recovery — Featuring Benicia Salon Owner Cindy Robertson

I’m Bernadette Hill, host of Savage Simplicity podcast, where I talk with smart women doing smart things to simplify their lives.

Missing Bay Area Woman's Body Found Behind Secret Wall, Suspect Arrested

"This was a heartbreaking, senseless act of violence that has no place in our community," Vallejo's police chief said.

Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Bay Area Was Shoved Onto Roadway: Police

The crash happened during the early hours of Sept. 15, according to the Vallejo Police Department.

The Fantasticks — Presented by Benicia Theatre Group

A Timeless Musical Gem in the Heart of Benicia

Benicia Updates Water Rationing Measures

Benicia imposed reduction measures after a water line burst a week ago.

Suspect In Fatal Bay Area Shooting Arrested: Police

The suspect is accused of killing another man during a robbery on Sept. 15, according to authorities.

Nurses To Picket At Major Vallejo Hospital, Protesting Layoffs And A.I. In Medical Care

Union nurses will protest outside 22 facilities across California, claiming the hospitals are putting profits and politics before patients.

Vallejo Power Restored After Outage Affected Over A Thousand Customers

The outage was first reported at 9:45 a.m.

Homeowner Threatened With BB Gun By Home Invasion Suspect: Vallejo PD

Police arrested suspects in two separate home invasions last week in Vallejo.

Police Talk Person Off Bridge In Solano County

The same night, officers also came to the aid of an 80-year-old man with diabetes and dementia who was lost.

Body Found Inside Vallejo Home Being Investigated As Homicide

A person found dead inside a Vallejo home on Monday is being investigated as a homicide, police said.

Firearms Recovered In Vallejo Traffic Stop

The driver was booked into jail, and the juvenile passenger was sent to Juvenile Hall, according to police.

Man Found Slumped In Driver's Seat At Benicia​ Park-And-Ride

No foul play was suspected.

Benicia Theatre Group Announces Open Auditions for The Fantasticks

Benicia Theatre Group is holding another round of auditions for our Fall 2025 musical!

Rat Infestation Plagues Vallejo Ferry Terminal; City Promises Action

On Thursday, one ferry passenger confirmed seeing two rats crossing the parkway as she and her sister sought a parking space.

How A Bay Area Business Outsmarted Armed Robbers

One of the robbers was found hiding under a truck in a fenced yard and the other was located nearby, according to police.

Antioch Fire Burns 10 Acres; Fire Perimeter Contained By Crews

A third alarm was called around 5:14 p.m., and it had burned about 10 acres by 5:45 p.m.

2 Vacaville Officers Released From Hospital After Suspected Fentanyl Exposure

Police said it's unclear how the exposure occurred, noting that the officers had responded to several calls together earlier in the day.

Disabled Fairfield Resident Hauls Trash 2 Miles Away On Wheelchair As Sanitation Strike Continues

Negotiations to end this nationwide sanitation strike ended on Tuesday, with no deal struck.

Evacuation Orders Lifted, Fire Contained In State Recreation Area Off I-780

The fire originated in the Benicia State Park and spread to two other locations in minutes.

'Pokémon Bandit' Busted After Crash In Vallejo: Police

The person tried to steal expensive trading cards, pepper-spraying his victims, police said.

Benicia Police Arrest 4 Following Series Of Copper Thefts

The estimated value of the stolen wiring, along with the vandalism, exceeded $5,000.

July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Solano County

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 Independence Day celebrations in and around Solano County.

Vallejo Asks Solano County For Help Navigating Police Staffing Crisis, Contract Concerns Delay Vote

The city of Vallejo, in an urgent plea, asked the Solano County Sheriff's Office to help it address a critical police staffing shortage.