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Water dispute escalates between Vallejo, Napa Valley city over warehouse project
The water-supply battle between Vallejo and American Canyon has opened on another legal front, as Solano County’s largest city has sued its southern Napa Valley neighbor over a recently adopted streamlined approval process for certain large warehouse projects. At the center of the latest dispute is the 208-acre proposed...
Downtown will soon add an arcade bar to list of entertainment
Although a proposed new entertainment venue will located in an area known for frequent after hours disturbances, its owners and the Lodi Police Department are confident the new addition to Downtown will not add fuel to the fire. The Lodi Planning Commission voted 6-0 to approve a use permit and...
Are California police missing domestic violence murders? New bill would let families review cases
Joanna Lewis’s family never believed she took her own life. In 2011, investigators found her hanging from a bath robe’s belt inside a closet. The Solano County Cororner’s Office declared her death a suicide. But Lewis, 36, had previously sought restraining orders against her husband, Vacaville pastor Mark Lewis, accusing him of domestic violence.
Traffic collision reported on Highway 99 in Galt
GALT, Calif. — A crash was reported on southbound Highway 99 near Twin Cities Road in Galt on Friday afternoon. It is unclear if any injuries were reported in the crash. California Highway Patrol's online logs indicate that the crash involves at least two vehicles and is blocking a lane on the highway.
Paddlefest and Lodi Lake: A natural melding
Current construction at Lodi Lake has not put a damper on Headwaters Kayak’s annual summer kick-off event next month. The 8th Annual Paddlefest will take place May 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Headwaters co-owner Abigail Christensen said as many as 200 people are expected to attend. Admission will be $30 for adults and $15 for children, and there will be a $1 admission for those who will not enter the water.
Parents of Alexis Gabe disappointed with documentary about her murder
OAKLEY, Calif. - More than two years after the disappearance of 24-year-old Alexis Gabe in Antioch, family and friends gathered at a pizza joint in her hometown of Oakley on Wednesday night for a watch party of an hour-long episode of On the Case with Paula Zahn, titled "Where is Alexis?"
Antioch high school student given Narcan by school nurse after apparent overdose
An Antioch high school student was given Narcan after an apparent overdose on Tuesday while at school, the Antioch Unified School District said. The district said a Deer Valley High School student was "under the influence" on Tuesday. And just after noon, a school nurse gave the student 4 mg of Narcan. The student was "immediately revived" and then taken to a local hospital. "Our district took steps at the beginning of the year to train site administrators and other staff on administering Narcan," the district said. AUSD had also ordered 144 units of the overdose-reversing drug and "strategically" distributed it to schools."The parents were grateful for the coordinated response from school staff, who acted swiftly to save the student's life," the district said. According to the district, the student's family said they were doing OK and planned to return to school on Wednesday.
Antioch to hold special meeting to address bullying concerns
ANTIOCH, Calif. - A special meeting will be held Thursday evening to examine bullying allegations in the Antioch Unified School District. Amid public pressure, the school superintendent has ordered an independent third party investigation. Some school staff say the district did not discipline Maintenance and Operations Director Ken Turnage. They...
Another Highway 37 closure set for this weekend
The major pavement repair project designed to reduce flooding and traffic delays on California State Route 37 will once again close a portion of the highway this weekend, Caltrans announced. As part of the long-awaited Solano Pavement Repair Project, the 21-mile east-west thoroughfare that runs across Marin, Sonoma, Napa and...
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