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3 hrs ago | The Reporter

Three Vacaville males detained on robbery, conspiracy charges

Two young Vacaville men and a teenager were arrested Friday in connection with an armed home-invasion robbery that had occurred just hours before.

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

The Reporter

Solano County fair -- an American tradition

Even if the world seems to turn on a digital Twitter, people always can depend on the traditional Americana found only at a county fair.

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Related Topix: Vallejo, CA

Sat Jul 04, 2009

Vallejo Times-Herald

Vallejo tobacco row looms

Solano County advocates have targeted Vallejo as "ground zero" to push for tobacco licensing control.

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Related Topix: Vallejo, CA

Fri Jul 03, 2009

Vallejo Times-Herald

Judge disqualified in gang case

Action on a court injunction aimed at curtailing the activities of the Norteo street gang in Fairfield was postponed Thursday after an attorney successfully moved to disqualify a Superior Court judge.

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Related Topix: Fairfield, CA, Vallejo, CA, San Diego, CA

Vallejo Times-Herald

It's a Crying Shame Supes OK 73 employee layoffs, fear more cuts ahead

Prompting somber speeches and tears from one Solano County supervisor, an $845 million budget was adopted Wednesday night that includes 73 employee layoffs.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

FOXReno

Three Teens Arrested For Starting Vacaville Brushfire

Three teens setting off fireworks apparently started a 5-acre grass fire in Vacaville late Wednesday night, police said.

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Related Topix: Vacaville, CA

Wed Jul 01, 2009

Marin Independent Journal

Solano judge denies request in advance of trial for accused San Rafael rapist

A Solano County Superior Court judge has rejected a defense request to split up some of the felony charges in the 57-count complaint that was filed against suspected serial rapist Victor Lamar Davis two years ago.

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Related Topix: San Rafael, CA, Prison, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Vacaville, CA

Tue Jun 30, 2009

Vallejo Times-Herald

Small quake felt in Solano County

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 2.5 struck Tuesday morning in Solano County.

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Related Topix: Geology, Science, Earthquake, Natural Disasters

Vallejo Times-Herald

More apple moths discovered, size of quarantine area enlarged

County agricultural officials announced Monday that two light brown apple months were detected Friday in separate areas of Fairfield.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Vallejo Metro, Fairfield, CA, Vallejo, CA, Life, Food, Vegetables

Vallejo Times-Herald

Election need prompted by appointment to cost county

The special election to replace former Rep. Ellen Tauscher in the 10th Congressional District will cost Solano County an estimated $333,000 with little prospect of reimbursement because of the state's fiscal woes.

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Related Topix: Alamo, CA, US Governors, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vallejo Metro, Fairfield, CA, Suisun City, CA

Sun Jun 28, 2009

KTVU

Vallejo Expected To Cut Police Officers Due To Budget Shortfall

The city of Vallejo was poised to approve a new budget Tuesday night that includes pink slips for an additional 16 police officers.

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Related Topix: Vallejo, CA

Sat Jun 27, 2009

Vallejo Times-Herald

Solano County schools' chief plans 2011 exit

Solano County's top education official has announced she will not seek re-election at the end of her term, while at the same time endorsing a longtime county educator for the job.

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Related Topix: Dixon, CA, Benicia, CA, Vacaville, CA

Fri Jun 26, 2009

CBS13/CW31

Solano Special Election Causes Layoffs, Money Woes

A congresswoman's career path is costing county workers more lay offs in Solano County.

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KXTV

Solano County Reports 1st H1N1 Flu Death

A Solano County man suffering from swine flu has become the latest California resident to succumb to the virus.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health

KGO-AM 810 NewsTalk

Swine Flu Kills Healthy Solano County Man

A Solano County man suffering from swine flu has died. County public health officials said Thursday the 53-year-old had no other major health conditions.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza

Thu Jun 25, 2009

Domestic Fuel

Solano County, CA Gets E85 and Biodiesel

The first biofuels station has opened today in Solano County, CA. The Plaza Oliver Valero at 1009 Oliver Road in Fairfield is now carrying E85 and biodiesel.

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Vallejo Times-Herald

Judge sentences 'sick monster' in molestation case

Convicted of repeatedly raping three young girls over a period of several years, a Vacaville man on Wednesday received a 40-years-to-life prison sentence in Solano County Superior Court.

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Related Topix: Vacaville, CA

Wed Jun 24, 2009

The Reporter

Answers sought in Napa death

Napa County Sheriff's Detective Chris Carlisle discusses the facts of the case surrounding an unidentified woman whose body was found dumped alongside the road on Highway 128 near the Napa and Solano county borders on May 9. Under a smattering of brush on a lonely stretch of Highway 128 near Markley Cove in Napa County on Mother's Day, the bones of ...

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Related Topix: Napa County, CA, Life, Holidays, Mother's Day

KTVU

Solano County Supes Approve Medical Marijuana ID Card Program

Solano County's Board of Supervisors approved a state-mandated identification card program for medical marijuana patients Tuesday.

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Related Topix: San Diego County, CA

Tue Jun 23, 2009

KGO

Vallejo will consider merging its police with the Solano County Sheriff's Department.

Could the Vallejo police department be on its way out? Officials in the bankrupt city are about to talk about a money-saving overhaul that would merge the Vallejo Police Department with the Solano County Sheriff's Department.

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