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Napa County, city working to address rise in illegal food vendors
The city of Napa has seen an increase this year in pop-up food vendors setting up in parking lots, along roadways and elsewhere without permits, according to officials. The food stands, typically found beneath tents, haven’t been inspected and permitted by Napa County Environmental Health and aren’t licensed to sell food. Several restaurant and food truck owners told the Napa City Council on ...
Vallejo gun battle leaves 16-year-old boy dead
VALLEJO, Calif. - Residents in Vallejo said a gun battle near City Hall left a 16-year-old boy dead. They are upset at the senseless loss of life. Some are concerned for their own safety and that of the families and older residents in the area. Police responded to a shooting...
Fairfield Police Encounter Odd Pursuit: Driver Unaware of Law Enforcement Signals Ends Up at Benicia Station
On Tuesday, a man cruising the westbound lane of I-80 caught the attention of local police for a basic automotive faux pas: driving without headlights. Fairfield Police Department's officer, identified only as Officer Tom, noticed the error and set out to rectify the situation, the Fairfield Police Department recounted. What...
Vallejo residents call on CHP to patrol city thoroughfare
VALLEJO -- Like a lot of places, the city of Vallejo is dealing with a shortage of police officers even as crime is on the rise. Saturday morning, a group of residents gathered to ask the state for protection, not for the city but for a stretch of the state's own roadway.There have been so many sideshows at the Sonoma Boulevard - Lemon Street intersection, that the burned rubber has all but obliterated the white lines of the crosswalks. Farther up Sonoma, sex workers downtown openly ply their trade. The north end of Sonoma Boulevard has become a frequent scene...
Pinole Police Arrest Three for Stolen Property and Traffic Violations During Vehicle Suppression Task Force Operation
In recent law enforcement efforts in Pinole, a vehicle stop led to the arrest of three individuals on multiple charges. According to the Pinole Police Department, officers working the stolen vehicle suppression task force conducted a stop yesterday after observing several traffic violations by a car exiting a grocery store shopping center.
Report: Petaluma Man Arrested for Alleged DUI After Crashing into Residence
Above: Aftermath of the collision in a photo shared by Petaluma Police. An individual was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence after their vehicle collided with a residence in Petaluma, according to police. On the night of July 11, 2024, dispatch received multiple calls reporting that a vehicle had...
Solano County Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Two FBI Special Agents with a Firearm and Vehicle
July 21, 2024 – SACRAMENTO, CA – Sean Thomas Delapp, 37, of Vallejo, pleaded guilty on Thursday to assaulting federal officers with a deadly weapon, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, Delapp assaulted two FBI special agents by pursuing them with his car, pulling...
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