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Busy Napa intersection finally gets new traffic light after drunk driver destroyed it last year
A busy Napa intersection has finally gotten a new traffic light installed after a drunken driver crashed into it more than a year ago. In the early, still-dark morning of April 7, 2023, the driver, Ramon Gomez, crashed into the light pole at Soscol and Lincoln avenues. Gomez and his passenger were transported to the Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center with injuries.
What's next now that California Forever submitted more than required signatures?
SOLANO COUNTY, Calif. — The backers of California Forever are one step closer to getting their idea on the Solano County November ballot after turning in over 20,000 signatures. The county has certified the raw count of signatures, but what comes next?. According to the Solano County Registrar of...
Napa County union employees rally for cost of living boost
More than 100 union members converged on the Napa County Administration building Tuesday, calling on county leaders to approve a new contract that would boost future cost of living increases, which they said is needed to combat rising prices, reduce employee turnover, and fill vacancies. The rally took place during...
Fatal Vallejo shooting deemed to be in self-defense, Solano DA says
VALLEJO – Authorities in Solano County said no charges will be filed in connection with a deadly Vallejo shooting earlier this year, after it was determined to be in self-defense.On the night of Feb. 28, officers were called to the area of Alabama and Butte streets following reports of a shooting. Police found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound.Medical aid was provided, but the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police did not release the man's name.In an update Friday, police gave an update on the investigation, saying they collected evidence, interviewed witnesses and detained the person responsible for the shooting."The Solano County District Attorney's Office reviewed the evidence and deemed this shooting to be in self defense and did not file formal charges," the department said in a statement.Police did not provide additional details about the case.Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Jarrett Tonn or Detective Daniel Callison of the Vallejo Police Department. Tonn can be reached at 707-648-5427 or Jarrett.Tonn@cityofvallejo.net, while Caillison can be reached at 707-648-4533 or Daniel.Callison@cityofvallejo.net.
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