Vallejo murder suspect linked to woman charged in killing of US border patrol agent
The Vallejo suspect, Maximilian Snyder, and a woman accused of killing a U.S. Border Patrol agent on Jan. 20 applied for a marriage license in Washington state records show.
CHP set to help Vallejo police with sideshows, reckless driving
The California Highway Patrol is set to help the Vallejo police department with curbing sideshows and reckless driving.
Classes canceled at Vallejo school following copper theft, cutting off electricity
A school in Vallejo is left without power after copper wire was stolen from the building, shutting down operations.
Kidnapping suspect arrested following police chase
Vallejo police arrested a man with several warrants out for his arrest, including two for kidnapping, on Friday following a police chase.
Vallejo considers closing, consolidating schools amid enrollment decline
The Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) Governing Board reviewed options for school closures and consolidations during a study session on Wednesday, the board announced.
2 Cal Maritime students shot while pumping gas in Vallejo
Two Cal Maritime cadets were shot this week while they were pumping gas in Vallejo, which the academy said was an "unprovoked criminal attack."
Fairfield sees first homicide of year
Fairfield police are investigating after a person was found dead on a street Saturday morning.
Vallejo police investigating 1st homicide of 2025
A man was stabbed to death in Vallejo on Friday, marking the city's first homicide of the year.
Vacaville K-9 shot by armed suspect
Vacaville K-9 officer Murph was shot during the apprehension of an armed suspect Wednesday afternoon, the Vacaville Police Department shared.
Vallejo mayor proposes police task force following shooting that injured 4-year-old girl
The 4-year-old girl was shot and critically injured Sunday evening when she and her mother were caught in a shootout near Mark Avenue and Sawyer Street.
4-year-old shot in Vallejo as mother drives through gunbattle
A 4-year-old girl was shot and critically wounded when she and her mother were caught in a shootout in Vallejo.
'American Nightmare' perpetrator Matthew Muller committed first kidnapping at 16, DA says
Matthew Muller, already serving a 40-year sentence in the Denise Huskins case, had been terrorizing the community for two decades before the widely known "American Nightmare" case, prosecutors said.
Muller, convicted kidnapper, rapist, now linked to San Ramon kidnappings and ransom
The man who kidnapped and raped Denise Huskins, in a case Vallejo police once deemed a hoax, faces additional charges connected to a previously unreported 2015 kidnapping and ransom case in unincorporated San Ramon.
Ex-Benicia pizzeria bookkeeper held in embezzlement
A woman who worked as the bookkeeper at a popular Benicia pizzeria has been arrested on suspicion of embezzlement.
Vallejo sees its 25th homicide of 2024 on New Year's Eve
A man was fatally shot New Year's Eve in Vallejo, according to police.
New Year's Eve sideshows in Oakland, Vallejo erupt in fireworks, fiery cars
Police in Oakland and Vallejo spent New Year's Eve rushing to sideshows where participants lit off fireworks and set a car on fire.
Fairfield burglar arrested after returning to crime scene wearing victim's shoes
Fairfield police arrested an alleged burglar last week after a homeowner reported the man was in his garage.
Vallejo kidnapper Matthew Muller charged in 15-year-old South Bay attacks
Matthew Muller, the man who abducted Denise Huskins in Vallejo, sparking a case in which police initially accused her of staging her own kidnapping, has now been charged by Santa Clara prosecutors with breaking into women's homes in Palo Alto and Mountain View, stemming from cases 15 years ago.
Gov. Newsom advocates loosening police pursuit policies in Oakland
Gov. Gavin Newsom, the California Highway Patrol and some Oakland leaders on Friday strongly advocated for loosening on police pursuit policies.
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with pickup truck in Vallejo
A motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a pickup truck in Vallejo the night of Christmas Eve, officials said.