Solano County

California Forever has repeatedly pressured Solano County officials to fast-track state legislation supporting its shipyard development. The company, backed by a tech billionaire, has acquired nearly 70,000 acres in Solano County since 2018, initially pitching a walkable city that later expanded to include a manufacturing hub and a shipyard. Despite local resistance over risks and secretive practices, the group employed aggressive lobbying methods, pressuring county staff during legislative sessions.

A homebuilders association is petitioning California to remove protections for the Swainson's hawk under the state's Endangered Species Act. The hawk nests in Solano County and the Central Valley before migrating, and this would be the first delisting in 17 years.

California lawmakers are negotiating key legislative deals ahead of the Aug. 31 session adjournment, with the state's climate fund budget at the center of disputes. Disagreements over funding for projects like high-speed rail, safe drinking water, and transit persist, while a tech-backed group seeks environmental rule exemptions for a Solano County development.

California lawmakers are in the final month of the legislative session, focusing on deals involving climate funding, urban development projects like California Forever, and wildfire liability proposals. Disagreements persist over how to allocate climate funds, expedite real estate developments, and address utility companies' wildfire responsibilities.

Gavin Newsom met secretly with California Forever's CEO to push local officials to support the billionaire-backed Solano County mega-project as a key part of California's economic future.

A 10-acre vegetation fire burned near the border of Solano County and Napa County, between Vallejo and American Canyon, prompting multi-agency firefighter response. The Vallejo Fire Department confirmed the fire's location, with additional support from American Canyon firefighting crews.

Solano County leaders are blaming each other after losing a $3.2 billion shipyard project to Texas. Saronic Technologies selected Brownsville, Texas, over Collinsville, Calif., for its 'Port Alpha' facility, which will produce drone boats used in the U.S. war against Iran.

California State Route 37 faces congestion and flooding risks due to its location near San Pablo Bay. A $500 million project aims to elevate parts of the highway and improve infrastructure, but critics argue it is insufficient. Climate change threatens to worsen flooding, with some advocating for more ambitious solutions like relocating the highway or investing $10 billion in extensive upgrades.

Crews contained a 4-acre wildfire in Solano County early Monday, with the Herman Fire near Benicia stopped by fire teams. Multiple agencies, including Cal Fire and local departments, responded to the blaze.

Two semi-trucks were involved in a major injury crash on southbound Highway 37 in Solano County, with five vehicles total. The California Highway Patrol reported all lanes blocked at the scene, located where Highway 37 connects to Highway 29.

A wildfire dubbed the Mason Fire in Cordelia, Solano County, has been contained at 6 acres after starting near Mason Road before noon on Thursday, according to Cal Fire. The fire is backing downhill in grass and is aligned with the wind, as reported by the Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit.

The Putah Fire near the Yolo-Solano County line is 20% contained, covering 362 acres as of Monday. Evacuation warnings are in effect. The fire started before noon and grew rapidly.

A teen was killed and three others injured during a graduation ceremony in Fairfield, prompting increased police presence at all future graduation events. The shooting occurred at Sem Yeto High School, where no officers were present, leading to policy changes to ensure security at all ceremonies, including smaller ones.

The article provides updates on the June 2026 election results for Solano County, with additional links to results from other counties like Marin and Sonoma. Election results will be updated after polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, focusing on the California governor's race and primary elections.

The article provides updates on the June 2026 election results for Alameda County and other California counties, including Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma. Results for the California governor's race in the June 2026 primary will be updated after polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

A suspect set the Walmart in Suisun City on fire, causing significant damage and temporary closure. Travis Air Force Base fire crews assisted in the response on May 13. The Suisun City Police Department has released information about the person of interest.