🌱 Patch AM: Why Benicia’s sales tax now tops all of Solano County’s cities

Coming up: State of Business City of Suisun Luncheon & Panel Discussion on the Benicia Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Valero’s Benicia refinery wind-down is rerouting California crude by truck

And on the Benicia Patch calendar - State of Business City of Suisun Luncheon & Panel Discussion

🌱 Patch AM: Thursday Night Social Pottery Project (Adults): Body Form Vases! and 13 more events

You won’t want to miss State of Business City of Suisun Luncheon & Panel Discussion on the Benicia Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Live Music Sunday and 13 more events

Also, don’t miss State of Business City of Suisun Luncheon & Panel Discussion on the Benicia Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Why Benicia High’s JV flag football just lost an entire season

Be sure to catch Marin Prom Boutique on the Benicia Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Benicia couple charged after teen’s e-moto crash leaves prosecutors raising alarms

Coming up on the Benicia Patch calendar: Marin Prom Boutique

🌱 Patch AM: How Benicia’s late three-run double nearly flipped this thriller around

And on the Benicia Patch calendar - "Guys and Dolls"

Valero Winds Down Benicia Refinery, Shifting Bay Area Fuel Supply To Imports

After decades on the Bay, Valero’s Benicia refinery heads toward closure. Layoff warnings will follow.

Nurses To Picket At Major Vallejo Hospital, Protesting Layoffs And A.I. In Medical Care

Union nurses will protest outside 22 facilities across California, claiming the hospitals are putting profits and politics before patients.

Disabled Fairfield Resident Hauls Trash 2 Miles Away On Wheelchair As Sanitation Strike Continues

Negotiations to end this nationwide sanitation strike ended on Tuesday, with no deal struck.

Fairfield Rescue Center In Need Of Help To Care For Starving Brown Pelicans

In 2024, wildlife rescuers were alarmed by the sudden appearance of hundreds of emaciated brown pelicans.

Rotary Club of Napa Hosts Spirit of Rotary Fundraiser

Enjoy a Day of Fun for a Great Cause

Solano County Customers Invited To PG&E Virtual Town Hall

Local leaders from PG&E's North Coast region will answer questions and share updates on wildfire safety and customer resources.

Washington State Man Arrested For Deadly Vallejo Stabbing

Police in Vallejo on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrest of a suspect in connection with a fatal stabbing earlier this month.

Start 2025 With Quadrantids And 120 Meteors An Hour Over Benicia

The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs—explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.

Colorful Carquinez Strait Sunset: Photo Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.

Blessings Come In (T)all Sizes: Photo Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.

‘Dark Balloons’ Surrounded Fairfield and Suisun City Halls

Highlighting Secondhand Smoke Risks

Glowing Sunset Frames Carquinez Bridge: Photo Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.

Scammers Target Seniors, But Solano County Fights Back

County Launches Solano Senior Fraud Prevention Center

3rd Annual Birth Justice Solano Coming Up

The event aims to foster a greater awareness of the disparities in healthy birth outcomes for women of color in Solano County.

Vallejo Man Lied About Having Cancer To Raise Money For Poker Event

Rob Mercer received a Bellagio suite and other donations estimated to total as much as $50,000, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

'Gun Violence Survivor Who Advocates For The Voiceless'

Keycha Gallon is making a positive impact in several local communities.

Terry Scott 'Represents The Definition Of Civilized'

Terry Scott has been nominated for recognition in Benicia.

5 Time Jiu Jitsu World Champion Richard Goodwin Boosts Community

Richard Goodwin is making a positive impact on Benicia and beyond.

Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Counterfeit Pills Found in Solano County

Tips to Keep Your Family Safe from Street Pills By VibeSolano & Solano County Public Health

Sleepy Kitty Curls Up For a Nap: Photo Of The Week

This is Jojo of Vallejo, looking adorable.

Tireless US Coast Guard Auxiliary Volunteer: Benicia Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Benicia.

'His Smile Is Big': Benicia Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Benicia.

Benicia Baker Creates Life-Sized Han Solo Out Of Bread

The sculpture is now on display outside of One House Bakery in Benicia.

Woman Gives Birth On Busy Bay Area Freeway

Paramedics were called to Interstate 680 where they found a woman in active labor with complications.

Benicia, Martinez Fireworks Dazzle Over The Water: Photos Of The Week

Did you miss the fireworks this year? Check out several photos from the Martinez and Benicia fireworks shows.

Solano County Library: Raising Cane's Reading Challenge For Kids!

Solano County Library invites kids age 12 and under to join the Raising Cane's Reading Challenge!

July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Benicia

See Patch’s guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Benicia & the North Bay.

Fireworks Near Me: Benicia's July 4th 2022

See where to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows, parades and other events in and around Benicia & the North Bay.

Solano County Library Will Be Closed In Observance Of Independence Day

In observance of Independence Day, all Solano County Library branches will be closed July 3rd and July 4th.

July 4th Fireworks 2022 In Benicia

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Benicia and the North Bay.

Caltrans Mourns Worker Killed In Hit-And-Run Near Vacaville

"The loss of one of our own public servants in this tragic incident is being felt heavily within the Caltrans family today."

Solano County Library Summer Reading Challenge Is Here!

Summer Reading Challenge is Here!

Proposed Toll For Key North Bay Artery Clears Hurdle

A bill that would create a Highway 37 toll between Sears Point and Mare Island has passed the state Senate.

Solano County Library Branches Are Cooling Centers During Regular Business Hours

All branches, with the exception of Vallejo Springstowne Library, are cooling centers during this heatwave.

Solano County Library: Winners Of The 'What Does Freedom Mean To Me?' Juneteenth Art Contest

And the winners of the Juneteenth Art Contest are ...

How to Pay for Energy Storage & Have Power During Outages

Solar loans, leases, and PPAs help Californians go solar, install battery storage systems and have power during utility outages.

What Oil & Gas Companies Don’t Want You to Know About Solar

Experts debunk 9 utility-fueled myths so you can make an informed decision about solar energy for your home.