Thompson recovered nearly $2 million for constituents in 2016

By the time Rep. Mike Thompson's constituents turn to him for help, they've typically tried everything they can think of and failed to wrest money owned to them from the federal agencies that owe it. Nevertheless, in 2016 alone, Thompson's office recovered nearly $2 million for people in his district -- a good chunk of it in Solano County, the Democrat's office staff said.

Thompson recovered nearly $2 million for constituents in 2016

Parolees from Bay Area arrested in American Canyon

American Canyon police were kept busy early Monday arresting criminals from other cities, Police Chief Tracey Stuart said.

It started at about 12:30 a.m., when an officer contacted someone who didn't belong in front of the Holiday Inn, Stuart said.

The man, Aaron Justin, 41, of San Francisco, appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance, she said.

Parolees from Bay Area arrested in American Canyon

Vallejoan Lou Bustamante wants to show others how to party

Lou Bustamante likes a good drink.

The Vallejo resident is a "spirits professional," which in the Bay Area foodie world of artisanal cheese, organic quinoa, and foraged frisee means, "this guy knows his booze."

He's an expert, and earned that title through years of working in bars, restaurants, and as a food journalist covering drink brands and trends.

Vallejoan Lou Bustamante wants to show others how to party

Move over Cinderella, 2016 is the year of the supervillain/hero costumes

Along with the annual parade of ghosts and goblins this Halloween, prepare yourself for hordes of Harley Quinns prowling the neighborhoods, as that comic book/movie character appears to be the most popular costume this year locally and nationally.

The white-faced, platinum-haired fictional supervillain first appeared in Batman: The Animated Series in 1992, and she's a featured character in a new film, which likely helps explain why some store workers say her costume seems to have its own super-powers - the ability to disappear into shoppers' carts.

Move over Cinderella, 2016 is the year of the supervillain/hero costumes

Two major American Canyon open space projects may move forward Tuesday

Two major open space areas' improvement projects are set to move forward at Tuesday's City Council meeting as council members consider awarding contracts for work on the Newell Open Space Preserve and the Clarke Ranch master plan.

Council members are expected to consider a $52,623 contract with Questa Engineering Corp.

Two major American Canyon open space projects may move forward Tuesday

American Canyon mayoral candidate Doug Lindsey focused on stubborn problems

Editor's note: Heading down the home stretch of Campaign 2016, one in a series of looks at local races.

By Rachel Raskin-Zrihen

rzrihen@timesheraldonline.com @RachelVTH on Twitter

AMERICAN CANYON >> Lifelong local Doug Lindsey, 59, said he's running for mayor to try and make progress on some of the city's most stubborn problems.

American Canyon mayoral candidate Doug Lindsey focused on stubborn problems

American Canyon incumbent Mayor Garcia seeks time to complete what he started

Editor's note: Heading down the home stretch of Campaign 2016, one in a series of looks at local races.

By Rachel Raskin-Zrihen

rzrihen@timesheraldonline.com @RachelVTH on Twitter

AMERICAN CANYON >> Incumbent Leon Garcia, 73, seeks his fifth term as mayor of American Canyon.

A registered nurse and nurse instructor by trade, Garcia was the city's first elected mayor, having first served one council term before winning the mayor post in 2006.

American Canyon incumbent Mayor Garcia seeks time to complete what he started

Vallejo area slips to nation's No. 3 hottest real estate market

Indications are that the Vallejo area real estate market is slowing, though it's still in the top three nationally, two recent industry reports reveal.

The hottest real estate market in the country for several consecutive months, Solano County was No. 2 in September and No. 3 this month, according to Realtor.

Vallejo area slips to nation's No. 3 hottest real estate market

2016 Vallejo Greek Festival, Part II, this weekend

The second installment of the 2016 Greek Festival is this weekend and the ladies of Vallejo's Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church were up to their elbows in galatobourik, baklava, spanakopita and other delicious goodies Thursday, in preparation.

The first installment was in July.

2016 Vallejo Greek Festival, Part II, this weekend

Bicyclist struck by American Canyon officer in Vallejo

A bicyclist was severely wounded early Thursday morning after being struck by an American Canyon police officer's vehicle in Vallejo.

The officer was traveling southbound on Sonoma Boulevard at 1 a.m. looking for a black car that was believed to be linked to a burglary, said American Canyon Chief of Police Tracey Stuart.

Bicyclist struck by American Canyon officer in Vallejo

Benicia to test its new emergency alert system

BENICIA >> The City of Benicia will unveil its new emergency response siren system during a test on Wednesday at 11 a.m.

The "AlertBenicia" system is an upgrade from the older system, including both sirens and software. The city urges citizens not to call 911 on Wednesday when they hear the sirens, as it will only be a test.

Benicia to test its new emergency alert system

Vallejo Soroptimists seek financial award applicants

If you know of a local woman who is struggling to care for a family -- parents, disabled husband or children -- and who wants and deserves a hand up, Soroptimist International seeks nominations for its Live Your Dream Award, organizers announced.

The women's service club offers a cash stipend and an opportunity for a woman head-of-household, with dependents trying to improve her standard of living and enrolled in an education program to obtain added skills and training, they said.

Vallejo Soroptimists seek financial award applicants

Pomos seek to create long-needed homeland, casino, in Vallejo

Newspaper articles about a band of Native Americans seeking to build a casino in Vallejo have mischaracterized the tribe's motives and members want to set people straight, a tribal spokesman said.

In an op/ed sent to the Times-Herald, Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians Chairman Gabriel Ray said the tribe is entitled to establish a homeland and build a casino in Vallejo because present-day Vallejo is part of the tribe's ancestral lands.

Pomos seek to create long-needed homeland, casino, in Vallejo

Formerly blighted Sonoma Blvd. corner in Vallejo re-purposed

Phase one of a two-phase project creating a mixed-use shopping plaza where the old Cadillac dealership-turned homeless encampment once was, is complete, in Vallejo with the opening of the new Arco station and mini-mart on Sonoma Boulevard at Yolano Drive.

And it's already seeing customers.

Aaron Dan of Lockehouse Retail Group, the leasing agent for what will eventually be the new Yolano Plaza, said "a larger retail component" for outside the gas station, is still being sought.

Formerly blighted Sonoma Blvd. corner in Vallejo re-purposed

Pinole man arrested in Vallejo backyard after car chase from American Canyon

A Pinole man was arrested by American Canyon police Tuesday after leading them on a car chase into Vallejo, American Canyon Police Chief Tracey Stuart said.

At about 2 p.m. on Tuesday, an officer attempted to stop a black Mercedes AMG on southbound Highway 29 at American Canyon Road for not having license plates or temporary registration, Stuart said.

Pinole man arrested in Vallejo backyard after car chase from American Canyon

Last Wednesday Night Live/Food Truck Mania event in Vallejo this year

Wednesday Oct. 26, marks the last of the Wednesday Night Live Music Series and Food Truck Mania events downtown for 2016, organizers said.

The event is set to return in the summer of 2017, they said.

This last hurrah for the year, will feature the Nzuri Show Band from 4 to 8 p.m., as well as a family-oriented Digital Movie @ the Park, all at the Vallejo waterfront, organizer Askari Sowonde said.

Last Wednesday Night Live/Food Truck Mania event in Vallejo this year

Napa's new D.A. named, first woman in the post

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NAPA>> Allison Haley was tentatively appointed to replace Gary Lieberstein as Napa County District Attorney, the Napa County Board of Supervisors announced Tuesday.

She will be Napa County's first female D.A., officials said.

Lieberstein announced his retirement earlier this month after 31 years of service - 18 of them as the elected district attorney.

Napa's new D.A. named, first woman in the post

Work on huge Vallejo-celebrating mural begins downtown

Andre Jones says he hopes to have his "feel-good" giant Vallejo mural finished before the holidays, assuming the weather cooperates.

The Richmond resident who won a mural contest in July, started work Friday on an enormous painting to grace the side of the building at 301 Georgia St.

So far, "The Gateway to Vallejo" mural - a stylized depiction of the city's landscape - is a coat of primer on the side of Jim Barcewski's Georgia Street building.

Work on huge Vallejo-celebrating mural begins downtown

Domestic violence candlelight vigil at Vallejo City Hall on Thursday

Victims of domestic violence will be remembered at a candlelight vigil in Vallejo on Thursday, organizers said.

"A Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance and Hope" is being held in front of Vallejo City Hall in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, they said.

From 6 to 7 p.m., the gathering at 555 Santa Clara Street will begin with a "Call to Observance" and the lighting of candles, featuring Solano County District Attorney Krishna Abrams, according to an announcement.

Domestic violence candlelight vigil at Vallejo City Hall on Thursday

Officials plan more ferry trips, fewer bus trips, between Vallejo and San Francisco

The San Francisco Ferry Service is planning to eliminate some bus rides from Vallejo to San Francisco, replacing most of them with new ferry trips, local transportation officials said.

The WETA Board will consider a final recommendation for Vallejo service at its board meeting on Nov. 10, according to board documents.

Officials plan more ferry trips, fewer bus trips, between Vallejo and San Francisco

Multi-Cultural event planned for Saturday in American Canyon

AMERICAN CANYON >> For Arvind Nischal of American Canyon, it's all about celebrating the area's multicultural nature. Hence, the Second Annual Multicultural Event is planned from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at the American Canyon Community Gym.

Admission to the event, which will feature free ethnic-inspired snacks and entertainment from various cultures represented locally, is free, though donations to help children in American Canyon and India are appreciated, he said.

Multi-Cultural event planned for Saturday in American Canyon

Vallejo Fire officials offer Halloween safety tips

Referring to Halloween as one of the most highly anticipated and also one of the most dangerous nights for children, the Vallejo Fire Department is offering some safety tips.

On average, twice as many child pedestrians are killed while walking on Halloween compared to any other day of the year, and more than 70 percent of accidents occur away from an intersection or crosswalk, according to Safe Kids Worldwide, fire officials said.

Vallejo Fire officials offer Halloween safety tips

Safe Halloween event in American Canyon Oct. 31

The idea of having children go door-to-door trick-or-treating can make Halloween scary for parents. It's one reason the American Canyon Family Resource Center is sponsoring its 3rd Annual Halloween at the Plaza event from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, executive director Sherry Tennyson said.

"We just want to have some safe trick-or-treating options," she said.

Safe Halloween event in American Canyon Oct. 31

Going in circles in American Canyon

Going in circles in American Canyon

American Canyon site of first North Bay Dunkin' Donuts shop, only third in state, opens Wednesday

Nick Bhatt, now of American Canyon, turned his back on an aerospace career three years ago in favor of coffee and baked goods.

The 27-year-old Illinois native and his wife of 2 ½ years, Madhvi, along with his sister and her family, are the newly minted Dunkin' Donuts franchise owners for the area including Napa, Solano, Marin and Sonoma counties.

American Canyon site of first North Bay Dunkin' Donuts shop, only third in state, opens Wednesday

Free Health & Wellness Fair in Vallejo on Saturday

KAAGAPAY, the Solano County Behavioral Health Division Filipino Outreach Project, is sponsoring a free "Health & Wellness Fair" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the JFK library Joseph Room, 505 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo.

Free services being offered include:

• Flu shots (first 100)

• Blood pressure monitoring

• Glucose testing and pre-diabetic counseling

• Legal services information

• Spiritual counseling information

• Healthy lifestyle promotion

• Information on first aid and emergency preparedness

• Nutrition and food safety storage education

• Mental health/Support group resource

• Food distribution (while supplies last)

For more information, contact Roanne de Guia-Samuels, LMFT; email: rrdeguia@solanocounty.

Free Health & Wellness Fair in Vallejo on Saturday

Jobless rates continue falling in Solano, Napa counties

The unemployment rates in Solano and Napa counties fell in September -- to 3.8 percent from 4 percent in Napa and to 5.3 percent from 5.7 percent in Solano, according to the latest state figures, released Friday.

These figures compare with an unemployment rate of 5.3 percent for California and 4.

Jobless rates continue falling in Solano, Napa counties

Kidnap survivor Midsi Sanchez hosts free Print-A-Thon event Saturday at Vallejo waterfront

Vallejo kidnap survivor Midsi Sanchez said she hopes no one ever needs the kits being given away at the free "Stay Alive" Safety Awareness Print-A-Thon event she's planned at the Vallejo Waterfront Park on Saturday.

Like similar events across the country, the event Sanchez is hosting is aimed at fingerprinting and photographing children, along with educating families about child safety at no cost to them.

Kidnap survivor Midsi Sanchez hosts free Print-A-Thon event Saturday at Vallejo waterfront

Vallejo's 5th Annual downtown Wine Stroll is Saturday

It's about wine, about strolling, about lights in the trees in downtown Vallejo.

The 5th Annual Wine Stroll, planned for 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, is also about Vallejo's growing art scene; downtown's changing atmosphere, and lights -- did I mention lights?

The Downtown Arts & Entertainment Advisory Council and Fred Menard of Indian Alley Antiques are producing the event, proceeds from which go towards tree lighting and the general beautification of downtown Vallejo, Menard said.

Vallejo's 5th Annual downtown Wine Stroll is Saturday

Kaiser top in statewide rankings

Kaiser Permanente's California Medicare health plans have earned the highest overall quality ratings from a state oversight agency for the sixth consecutive year, Kaiser officials announced.

Kaiser Permanente's Medicare health plans in California have earned five out of five stars, the highest overall rating in the state for quality and service for 2017 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, they said.

Kaiser top in statewide rankings

New American Canyon city job passes despite union objections, passes anyway

A new city job classification passed with a 4-1 vote Tuesday despite opposition from some unionized city workers and a mayoral candidate.

The Sustainability Coordinator position, which will pay some $84,000 annually, including benefits, came before the council in August and met with resistance from Teamsters union reps and rank and file, prompting a re-working by city staff.

New American Canyon city job passes despite union objections, passes anyway

Benicia man arrested in Vallejo with a car stolen from Napa

A Benicia man was in custody in Vallejo early Wednesday after he was caught in a car reported stolen out of Napa County, Vallejo Police Lt. Herman Robinson said.

"At about 1:10 a.m., officer spotted a light blue, four-door, 1995 Honda Accord traveling northbound in the 1700 block of Tuolumne Street," he said.

Benicia man arrested in Vallejo with a car stolen from Napa

Vallejo mini-mart robbed at gunpoint

Two suspects were at large Wednesday, after holding up an Vallejo gas station mini-mart at gunpoint Tuesday night, Vallejo Police Department Lt. Herman Robinson said.

Robinson said that at about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, two Black men walked into the mini-mart at the Chevron gas station on Sage Street near Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and threatened the 41-year-old female clerk with guns.

Vallejo mini-mart robbed at gunpoint

Pantsless man arrested for drugs in Vallejo

A Vallejo man was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of illegal drugs and other charges Tuesday after being found behind the Target store in a car with his pants down, a Vallejo Police Department spokesman said.

"At about 7:39 p.m. Tuesday, in the area behind the Target center, police contacted a suspect passed out in a car," Lt.

Pantsless man arrested for drugs in Vallejo

Sutter Solano seeks community input with new advisory councils

Sutter Solano Medical Center wants to know how it's doing, and is forming councils of locals to get insight and feedback about their experiences there, officials announced.

Advisors with the Patient Family Advisory Councils will collaborate with leadership, care teams and clinical initiative teams at Sutter Solano to help in the planning and decision-making process for future patients, officials said.

Sutter Solano seeks community input with new advisory councils

Vallejo Kohl's store hiring for the holidays

The Vallejo Kohl's store at 1190 Admiral Callaghan Lane is hiring for the holidays and with that in mind, is holding an in-store holiday hiring event from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday company officials announced.

New hires, who must be at least 17 years old, will help "support Kohl's commitment to providing excellent service to customers throughout the year," they said.

Vallejo Kohl's store hiring for the holidays

Halloween costumes stolen, employee injured

Three people are on the loose after breaking a store employee's finger in their effort to flee with stolen Halloween costumes Sunday, Vallejo Police Department Lt. Herman Robinson said.

At About 2:20 p.m., police responded to the Spirit Halloween store on Admiral Callaghan Lane, he said, where they were told that two black women and one black man -- all of whom looked to be in their mid-20s -- had been observed taking merchandize and hiding it on their person.

Halloween costumes stolen, employee injured

Napa Registrar seeks to un-confused county voters

A large number of Napa County registered voters are evidently confused by the ballots that are arriving in the mail, so county officials want to clear that up, according to an announcement.

The 66,383 official ballots for the Nov. 8 Presidential Election that are arriving in mailboxes this week appear to be causing some confusion among voters based on phone calls and visits to the Election Division, Registrar of Voters John Tuteur said.

Napa Registrar seeks to un-confused county voters

New traffic laws and new city position on tap for American Canyon City Council

AMERICAN CANYON >> An ordinance allowing city police to enforce a new speed limit on a private street is set to be adopted at Tuesday's regular City Council meeting and a new city job gets a second look after opposition from union leaders.

The typical second reading of ordinances adding new "Speed Limits" and "Enforcement on Private Streets"chapters to the city's municipal code are expected to be waived, for the purpose of enforcing traffic laws on Corvina Way and Corvina Court, where police and city officials have found recurring parking and moving violations.

New traffic laws and new city position on tap for American Canyon City Council

Cooper to leave American Canyon chamber, lead Vallejo's

The Vallejo Chamber of Commerce has hired James Cooper, President and CEO of the American Canyon Chamber of Commerce, to replace its own President and CEO, Rich Curtola, who retires at the end of the year.

"I'm very excited. We're really lucky," Vallejo chamber board member Carol Larson said.

Cooper to leave American Canyon chamber, lead Vallejo's

Children swim for pumpkins in American Canyon Aquatic Center

Pumpkins galore floated in the waters of Phillip West Aquatic Center Saturday afternoon in American Canyon.

The second Pumpkin Patch at the Pool had children swimming for their squash as hundreds of pumpkins where dumped into the water while parents sat poolside and relaxed.

Though the skies were cloudy and the threat of rain was eminent, many families still turned out for the event.

Children swim for pumpkins in American Canyon Aquatic Center

Healthy food advocate launches petition against Safeway

Lauren Ornelas said she thinks that if a tactic used by some supermarket chains meant to keep out the competition isn't illegal, it should be, and she's started a petition to try and do something about it.

The founder and executive director of the Food Empowerment Project, which was recently working in Vallejo, has started an online campaign directed at Safeway that as of Friday morning had 3,473 supporters.

Healthy food advocate launches petition against Safeway

Electric cart stolen from Vallejo's Grocery Outlet during difficult time for store owners

Someone stole the new Grocery Outlet's electric cart used by shoppers with physical limitations, and it couldn't have come at a worse time.

The Marin Street downtown store, which the current owners, Jon and Yvonne Holder took over nearly a year after it opened in September, 2015, bought the refurbished cart about a month after that.

Electric cart stolen from Vallejo's Grocery Outlet during difficult time for store owners

Friday's light rain causes power pole fires in Vallejo, elsewhere

Friday's light rain caused power poles all over Vallejo to catch fire, keeping the Vallejo Fire Department and PG&E hopping, Fire Capt. Matt Fenzl said.

"At about 7 a.m. we started getting calls about power pole fires," he said. "This can happen when the first rain isn't heavy enough to wash the dust and stuff off the poles and they can catch fire.

Friday's light rain causes power pole fires in Vallejo, elsewhere

The Force will awaken behind Vallejo's JFK Library on Saturday

The latest Star Wars film, "The Force Awakens," is playing for free behind Vallejo's JFK library from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday afternoon, weather permitting, organizers said.

Sponsored by Askari Sowonde Productions, the city of Vallejo and others, this is the second installment of the "Free Movies in the Park -- It's a Family Affair" series of events, Sowande said.

The Force will awaken behind Vallejo's JFK Library on Saturday

Woman arrested for allegedly stealing, threatening Walmart security

AMERICAN CANYON >> A local transient was in custody Wednesday after allegedly threatening a security guard at Walmart, Police Chief Tracey Stuart said.

At about 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, officers were in the Walmart parking lot when an employee pointed at a woman and said she had stolen items and threatened to stab the Asset Protection Officer," Stuart said.

Woman arrested for allegedly stealing, threatening Walmart security

Napa Vine commuters warned of heavy traffic delays this week

NAPA >> Vine Transit riders should plan for possible delays this week due to heavy traffic expected from the Safeway Open golf event, which opened to the public on Wednesday, Napa County transportation officials said.

The event, taking place at Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, runs until Sunday, they said.

Napa Vine commuters warned of heavy traffic delays this week

Sacramento Bee columnist Dan Walters's take on election at upcoming Solano EDC event

Veteran political columnist Dan Walters returns to Solano County to deliver his insights on California's Nov. 8 ballot at Solano Economic Development Corp. breakfast meeting on Oct. 20 in Fairfield.

A columnist for the Sacramento Bee, Walters has covered California politics for five decades, EDC officials said.

Sacramento Bee columnist Dan Walters's take on election at upcoming Solano EDC event

Popular Vallejo tattoo/motorcycle shop adds more art

Art is art -- whether it hangs on the wall or on your body or if it's made part of your body -- at least that's how Andrea Brackett, owner of Vallejo's Ink and Iron Tattoo Studio, Art Gallery and clothing store, sees it.

In January, Brackett, a 32-year-old Vallejo native and single mother of an 11-year-old son, took over ownership of the place, which also used to sell and repair motorcycles, when the previous owner moved out of town.

Popular Vallejo tattoo/motorcycle shop adds more art

American Canyon candidates forum yields no big surprises

AMERICAN CANYON >> It is the consensus of opinion among the candidates for mayor and city council here, that traffic, water and economic development are the city's main issues, while each incumbent and challenger has a slightly different approach to addressing them.

That was the main takeaway from Tuesday night's candidate's forum, put on by the American Canyon Chamber of Commerce at Eagle Vines Golf Course, where several dozen people came to hear the men and women seeking a seat on the dais respond to questions.

American Canyon candidates forum yields no big surprises

Vallejo's new main post office boasts a new attitude, too

With only a couple of bugs discovered in the system, the "soft opening" of Vallejo's new Main Post Office at Valle Vista Avenue and Couch Street went off smoothly on Tuesday, postal officials said.

The new facility, constructed at the site of the old Vallejo City Unified School District offices, is replacing both the Amador Street branch, which closed after the 2014 South Napa Earthquake, and the main branch, which is closing to make way for a planned parking structure.

Vallejo's new main post office boasts a new attitude, too

Solano County D.A. helps bring Jiffy Lube to better business practices

Jiffy Lube has agreed to pay $250,000 and quit certain business practices in response to a legal action taken against the firm by Solano County District Attorney Krishna Abrams and the Santa Clara County D.A.'s office, Solano County officials announced.

Abrams announced that her office, together with the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office, resolved a civil enforcement action against MC LLC, dba, Jiffy Lube, for violations of two Business & Professions Code Sections dealing with unfair business practices and false advertising in their operations throughout the state.

Solano County D.A. helps bring Jiffy Lube to better business practices

Kaiser Vallejo's free cancer awareness clinic a success

People were lined up for information about cancer screenings, taking turns getting their blood-pressure checked and kneading fake breasts to see what a lump feels like, at Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center's special cancer awareness event Friday.

They were also picking up information about domestic violence, prostate cancer and second-hand smoke, along with a slew of other life-saving information, at the event that was open even to non-Kaiser members and which organizers said looked like it brought even more than the 200 to 500 people they were expecting.

Kaiser Vallejo's free cancer awareness clinic a success

Overnight ramp, connector closures in Vallejo next week

The Highway 37 Fairgrounds Drive/Discovery Kingdom off-ramp in Vallejo will be closed overnight for two consecutive nights next week for road work, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) officials announced.

Caltrans crews are scheduled to perform overnight paving work on State Route 37 at the Fairgrounds Drive/Discovery Kingdom exit -- weather permitting -- from 8 p.

Overnight ramp, connector closures in Vallejo next week

Vallejo man arrested in American Canyon

A Vallejo man was taken into custody Tuesday in American Canyon after he was found to be wanted in Sonoma County, police officials said.

Just after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, officers were dispatched for a suspicious vehicle at 260 American Canyon Road, Police Chief Tracey Stuart said. Officers found the white Suburban and contacted the two occupants, she said.

Vallejo man arrested in American Canyon

San Francisco Bay Ferry expands service for Fleet Week weekend, divisional playoffs

The San Francisco Bay Ferry will operate modified and expanded schedules from Vallejo to the San Francisco Ferry Building and from Alameda and Oakland for Fleet Week weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 and 9, officials said.

Special service includes:

• Vallejo/San Francisco: 11 departures per weekend day vs.

San Francisco Bay Ferry expands service for Fleet Week weekend, divisional playoffs

Vallejo's Touro offers latest in diabetes management tools class for doctors

Vallejo's Touro University California wants to be the "go-to" place for diabetes clinicians to get the most up-to-date information on disease management, so it's hosting a diabetes conference next month, Touro officials announced.

National diabetes speakers will headline Touro's inaugural diabetes conference in November, offering practical tools and strategies to effectively manage patients with diabetes, they said.

Vallejo's Touro offers latest in diabetes management tools class for doctors

Overnight lane closures expected on I-80 in Fairfield

Part of westbound Interstate 80 in Fairfield will be closed for road work overnight for two consecutive nights starting Thursday, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and its project partner the Solano Transportation Authority (STA) announced.

Crews are completing additional drainage work related to the Interstate 80/Interstate 680/State Route 12 (I-80/I-680/SR-12) Interchange Project, officials said.

Overnight lane closures expected on I-80 in Fairfield

American Canyon public safety open house set for Oct. 16

American Canyon >> This city's Fire Protection District and Police Department invites the public to their annual open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Public Safety Building, 911 Donaldson Way East.

This is likely the 10th year of this community event, which is timed to coincide with Fire Prevention Week, Fire Executive Assistant/Office Administrator Martha Banuelos said.

American Canyon public safety open house set for Oct. 16

American Canyon officials assure public they're serious about traffic safety

AMERICAN CANYON >> After traditionally dressed dancers demonstrated a traditional dance in honor of city officials proclaiming October Filipino Heritage Month, the topic at Tuesday's city council meeting turned to traffic safety, and stayed there nearly the entire evening.

Representatives of the city's Filipino-American Association also noted that a cultural event is planned for Oct.

American Canyon officials assure public they're serious about traffic safety

New deli opens in downtown Vallejo

During a recent visit, "delicious" seemed to be the consensus of opinion on the fare available at a new sandwich shop in downtown Vallejo at the corner of Georgia and Marin streets.

Hot Link City is the brainchild of Jerry Hart, formerly of San Francisco and now a Vallejo resident.

The former house painter said he's lived in Vallejo since 2005, but before that, the single father of three with one still at home, owned a deli in San Francisco called Hart to Hart.

New deli opens in downtown Vallejo

American Canyon City Council candidate to hold free family event Wednesday

American Canyon City Council candidate Tony Heuschel will hold a free public event from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Community Park II, he announced.

Families are invited to see fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, and enjoy popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, balloons and more - all for free, he said.

American Canyon City Council candidate to hold free family event Wednesday

Cal Maritime Homecoming Festival free, open to the public

For just the second time ever, Vallejo's Cal Maritime has opened its Homecoming and Parents' Weekend Festival to the public, university officials announced.

The free event is planned for Saturday, mostly on the campus' waterfront, and will include food, music, activities, entertainment and more, spokesman Robert King said.

Cal Maritime Homecoming Festival free, open to the public

Public invited to observe Napa County election process

The Napa County Election Division invites the public, the media, members of the Grand Jury, political party organizations and anyone interested in the election process to observe all aspects of the Nov. 8, Presidential Election.

All processing and counting will take place at the Napa County Election Division 900 Coombs St.

Public invited to observe Napa County election process

Local business woman selected for national transportation workshop

Local business owner K. Patrice Williams was selected to be a part of the country's first-ever U.S. Department of Transportation's Every Place Counts Leadership Academy, her office announced.

Hosted by U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, the event will be held in Washington, D.C. later this week.

Local business woman selected for national transportation workshop

Traffic safety tops American Canyon council agenda

AMERICAN CANYON >> With two pedestrians hit by cars in the past few weeks, the city's traffic issues will take center stage at the public session of Tuesday's City Council meeting, set for 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Public Works Director Jason Holley will present a report about traffic safety issues in town and facilitate a discussion of improvements already completed and underway, as well as those planned for the future.

Traffic safety tops American Canyon council agenda

American Canyon candidates raise, spend funds to get elected

With Friday's campaign statement deadline, it is known that incumbent Mayor Leon Garcia has raised and spent about twice what challenger Douglas Lindsey has.

And in the contest for two open City Council seats, incumbent Joan Bennett, 77, has out-fundraised and outspent all three challengers by a significant margin.

American Canyon candidates raise, spend funds to get elected

Free trees offered for joining Arbor Day Foundation this month

The Arbor Day Foundation is offering 10 free autumn classics trees or five free Crapemyrtle trees when someone joins the organization in October, officials announced.

The free trees are part of the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation's Trees for America campaign, a program dedicated to environmental stewardship through the planting of trees, they said.

Free trees offered for joining Arbor Day Foundation this month

Man robs Kaiser Vallejo gift store, runs with a handful of rings

A man ran off with an unknown number of rings after robbing the Kaiser Pernamente Vallejo Medical Center gift shop Saturday, a Vallejo Police Department spokesman said.

"At about noon, a guy came into the gift shop and told the clerk he wanted to look at some rings, and as the clerk was showing them to him, he pushed the clerk away, took the rings and fled on foot," Lt.

Man robs Kaiser Vallejo gift store, runs with a handful of rings

Elk Grove woman killed on freeway near Fairfield

A 32-year-old Elk Grove woman was hit and killed on the freeway in Solano County Saturday after her car broke down and she apparently went to walk for help, California Highway Patrol officials reported.

At about 9:48 p.m. Saturday CHP dispatchers began receiving calls about a crash with an ambulance responding on Interstate-80 Westbound at Green Valley Road, they said.

Elk Grove woman killed on freeway near Fairfield