Solano County News

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Six juvenile suspects were arrested in Vacaville Friday night in connection with two separate strong-arm robberies, according to police.

VALLEJO, Calif. -- The California Highway Patrol say a man stole a car to make a court appearance on a previous auto theft charge.

The Solano County Public Health Department will hold a free clinic today in Vallejo to administer H1N1 flu vaccinations.

People who live in Solano County showed up today by the hundreds for a free H1N1 vaccination Thursday.

A Winters police officer has been arrested for child molestation. Fairfield police arrested 53-year-old David Reeves early Tuesday at the Winters Police Station where he works.

California Highway Patrol officers arrested a Sacramento man whose vehicle collided with another at high speed on Interstate 80 in Vallejo.

Solano County's temporary ban on medical marijuana dispensaries in unincorporated areas will expire Friday after supervisors failed to agree on a new extension.

Solano County's first carpool lanes opened Wednesday afternoon, two days ahead of schedule.

A Winters police officer was arrested early Tuesday on child molestation charges, authorities said.

A Sacramento County burglary suspect faces a laundry list of additional charges after leading Sacramento County and CHP officers on a high-speed chase Tuesday that ended near Vacaville, according to authorities.

Jury selection is expected to begin next month for the trial of a former Vacaville man charged with murder in connection with a 2007 fire that took the life of an elderly Vacaville woman.

Solano County is set to receive more than $1 million in federal funding to fight the H1N1 virus.

Police arrested two men and are seeking a third in connection to a cache of drugs and guns that were seized in Fairfield on Tuesday.

Friday night's football game between Vacaville Christian High School and Foresthill High School is postponed because of H1N1 flu concerns.

Gary Stanton can remember when being the sheriff meant carrying the badge and overseeing the fight against crime.

Solano County Public Health will give H1N1 vaccinations today in Vacaville. Only FluMist will be available.

County leaders on Tuesday approved a plan to save $12.4 million, using budget cuts and 161 layoffs, but talks will continue with labor unions before the item returns for final approval in November.

The second countywide Senior and Disabled Transportation Summit is scheduled Friday at the Joseph Nelson Community Center in Suisun City.

Everything from social services to sheriff support services will be affected if Solano County supervisors go through with the recommended cuts to reduce a nearly $12.5 million budget deficit.