An a cappella group that has performed at the White House will showcase its talents to benefit the Solano Heart Gallery. VOENA – Voices of Eve ‘N Angels – will perform “Voices of Peace” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23 at the Vacaville Performing Arts Theater. more...
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Nearly 30 poll workers are needed in Vallejo and Benicia for the Statewide Direct Primary election on June 3. more...
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The Registrar of Voters will operate a full service satellite office for Vallejo and Benicia voters at 401 Amador St. in Vallejo from May 6 until the election on June 3. more...
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Voters should start receiving in the mail this week their official Voter Information Guide from the state and their local Sample Ballot Booklet for the statewide direct primary election on June 3. more...
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Solano County gets high marks from its residents for quality of life, overall satisfaction with services, customer service, and the importance of its strategic priorities, according to a recent survey. more...
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Solano County officials are in the process of notifying nearly 10,000 families whose personal information may have been compromised. more...
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Solano County children who died in 2007 will be honored Friday, April 25 as part of the fourth annual Children’s Memorial Flag Day ceremonies from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Health and Social Services Children’s Memorial Site, 275 Beck Ave. more...
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David Ray Kirby, 58-year-old resident of Fairfield, was arrested April 17 on various charges and booked in the Solano County jail at 2:25 p.m. more...
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In a letter to the editors of local newspapers, County Administrator Michael D. Johnson sets the record straight on the contract negotiations between the County and SEIU 1021. more...
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Diverting unused medicines from local waterways, shredding old confidential documents and recycling old electronic equipment and supplies are some of the ways you can celebrate Earth Day in Solano County. more...
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Dear Citizens of Solano County,
On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors officially proclaimed April 6 through April 12 as National County Government Week in Solano County. We did this with great pride in the services and programs that the County offers to our residents, as well as great pride in the County employees who deliver those services on a daily basis. more...
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On an average day, probably only a small number of folks stop to consider how many times they interact with their local county government. That’s reasonable. Most county services are designed to be transparent to the public in their success. more...
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An ink manufacturing company in Dixon is the first and second business in Solano County to earn the designation of a certified green business. more...
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The Registrar of Voters is taking an extra step to ensure nearly 4,500 voters have the ballot they want in the June primary elections. more...
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Award-winning author, Georgeanne Brennan will help Solano County Library celebrate National Library Week with four appearances at local libraries. Solano’s “Iron Chefs” and PBS personalities, The Kitchen Sisters will also be part of the celebration. more...
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Voters who have not declared their political party affiliation will soon receive an attention-grabbing invitation to cast a Democratic, Republican or nonpartisan ballot in the June 3, 2008 direct primary election. more...
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The links below are to the proposals that Solano County has made to Service Employees International Union negotiators. The County has asked that union members be allowed to have their voice in the process and be able to vote on the contract by secret ballot.
Last Best Offer - Units 2,7,8,9,82,87,89,90
Last Best Offer - Unit 5
Last Best Offer Units 12-15
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The Solano County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) announced today that on March 29, 2008 the agency will begin the final stages of its conversion to the California Child Support Automated System. more...
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After 15 hours of negotiations Thursday, Solano County officials presented shortly before midnight a last, best and final offer to the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) negotiators and asked for the offer to be brought before the union membership for a secret ballot vote. more...
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After 15 hours of negotiations Thursday, Solano County officials presented shortly before midnight a last, best and final offer to the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) negotiators and asked for the offer to be brought before the union membership for a secret ballot vote. more...
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The California Department of Public Health released new Tuberculosis (TB) data on Thursday, March 13, 2008 that showed an increase in the number of TB cases in Solano County from 25 cases in 2006 to 37 cases in 2007. more...
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Local readers of Sunset Magazine found that the “secret” beauty of Lynch Canyon Open Space is no longer a secret. more...
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Solano County Health and Social Services is seeking relative caregivers to participate in focus groups designed to gather information on what services are needed to build a Kinship Support Services program in the county. more...
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FAIRFIELD –The County Administrator’s Office is presenting a cautious outlook when it comes to the County’s Midyear Financial Report to the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 5. more...
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FAIRFIELD – A delegation of County officials walked the halls of Congress this week to deliver requests for Federal assistance on projects and issues of importance to Solano County. more...
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FAIRFIELD – Nearly half of Solano County’s 168,577 registered voters will be casting their election choices in the Feb. 5 Presidential Primary with a vote-by-mail ballot. more...
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FAIRFIELD – The County of Solano and Public Employees Union Local 1, which represents 85 County employees serving in middle management positions, have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract. more...
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FAIRFIELD – The Registrar of Voters is investigating allegations from a concerned voter that petition circulators at the Raley’s on Nut Tree Road in Vacaville were representing themselves as County election employees and were soliciting people to register for the Feb. 5 Presidential primary. more...
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Dr. Ronald Chapman, Solano County Public Health Officer, is being recognized by the American Medical Association for his leadership role in moving a series of initiatives that are improving the health and well-being of county residents. more...
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The Registrar of Voters reminds all voters – especially vote-by- mail voters – that in the upcoming president primary election they can only vote for candidates in the political party with which they are registered. more...
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America’s Promise Alliance (the Alliance), the nation’s largest alliance dedicated to children and youth, in partnership with Capital One, today announced that Solano County has been named for the third consecutive year a winner of its 2008 100 Best Communities for Young People (100 Best) competition. The 100 Best competition recognizes the 100 outstanding communities across America—large and small, rural and urban—that are the best places for young people to live and grow up. More than 300 communities in all 50 states applied for the honor this year. The 100 winning communities span 37 states. more...
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When vote-by-mail voters conveniently fill in the ovals on their Feb. 5 ballot from their homes, they will be clearly communicating their decisions on various propositions and their party’s candidate for president of the United States. Simple voter mistakes, however, can make those decisions unclear and invalidate the ballot. more...
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People from a variety of backgrounds, including long-term survivors of domestic violence, are being sought to serve on a county advisory board dealing with domestic violence issues. more...
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The County of Solano and Teamsters Union Local No. 150, which represents 113 attorneys from the Public Defender, District Attorney and Conflict Defender offices, have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract. more...
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The Solano County Registrar of Voters is encouraging voters to pay close attention to their mail to ensure they have received all of their election materials for the Feb. 5 Presidential Primary Election. more...
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An assessment of foster care services for transitional age youth in Solano County is the focus of a Board of Supervisors Health and Social Services (HSS) Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. in the Board chambers, 675 Texas Street. more...
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The Solano County Agricultural Commissioner announced today the discovery of Japanese dodder, a non-native parasitic plant that can damage most trees and shrubs. more...
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The development of a Kinship Support Services Program in Solano County will be the topic of a community meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at the Health and Social Services Building, 275 Beck Avenue, Fairfield. more...
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The holiday season is intended to be a time of celebration to gather with family and friends and enjoy traditional festivities. There is also an expectation that everyone be “of good cheer.” more...
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The Solano County Agricultural Commissioner announced today that the 114-square-mile quarantine area will not expand as a result of a confirmed discovery of a Mediterranean fruit fly on Priddy Drive in Dixon. more...
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Solano County officials are echoing comments from the California State Association of Counties about grave concerns over a cumulative State budget shortfall that will top hundreds of millions of dollars heading into next year – a problem that will likely worsen with a looming State budget deficit now estimated at $14 billion. more...
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Solano County Health and Social Service's, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is encouraging parents to double check manufacturers' recall lists prior to purchasing toys this season to protect small children from lead exposure. In addition, the program suggests considering alternatives to traditional plastic, metal, or vinyl toy gifts such as books and clothing, and the very speacial gift of family outings and spending time together. more...
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County Administrator Michael D. Johnson is pleased to announce today the selection of Spencer C. Bole as the director of the Department of General Services. more...
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The Solano County Registrar of Voters announced today the results of the manual recount in the Vallejo mayoral race. Osby Davis received the most votes at 5,718, followed by Gary Cloutier at 5,715. more...
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AIDS activist Precious Jackson, who has appeared several times on The Oprah Show, will be the keynote speaker during an afternoon of inspirational music, poetry and performances commemorating World AIDS Day Dec. 1 at the Tabernacle of David, 1100 Lincoln Road East, Vallejo.
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The County of Solano will be harnessing more than 1 million watts of electrical energy from the sun’s rays when a “shade structure” for school buses is complete late next year. more...
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After nearly four years of an intense campaign to rid the county of a vineyard-destroying pest, agriculture experts are declaring the glassy-winged sharpshooter officially eradicated in Solano County. more...
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Solano County and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are hosting the opening of an extraordinary art exhibit Thursday, Nov. 15 with a mission to find adoptive families for children who need permanent homes, but have the hardest time finding them. more...
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The Solano County Agricultural Commissioner announced Tuesday an expansion of the eradication area for the light brown apple moth due to a new find on James River Road in Vallejo. more...
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The Registrar of Voters will operate a satellite office at 401 Amador Street in Vallejo until the Nov. 6 election. more...
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Solano County Public Art Committee is seeking artists interested in participating in more than $1.1 million in public art projects associated with new County construction projects, including an expansion of the Claybank Adult Detention Facility in Fairfield and the Twin Campus multi-use facilities for Fairfield and Vallejo. more...
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The County of Solano and the Public Employees Union (PEU) Local 1 have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract. The parties reached agreement on the contract on Oct. 5 and the Union members ratified the contract on Oct. 9. more...
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Permanent absentee voters should see their ballots for the Nov. 6 election in their mailbox in the next day or two, according to the Solano County Registrar of Voters office. more...
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The County of Solano and the Stationary Engineers Local 39 have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract. The union ratified the contract Tuesday evening, and the contract will be presented to the Board of Supervisors for adoption on Oct. 23. more...
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The Solano County Public Defender office will continue its tradition of support and involvement in the annual local “Stand Down” for homeless veterans on Oct. 2 and Oct. 3 at the Dixon May Fair grounds. more...
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The chambers were packed with family and friends Tuesday as the Board of Supervisors recognized 25 Solano County centenarians for their contributions over their last 100-plus years. more...
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Four County programs were recently recognized by the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) for their innovative approaches to solving challenges. more...
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County officials are asking Dixon residents to help contain the Mediterranean fruit fly infestation by limiting the movement of homegrown fruits, vegetables and nuts.
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The discovery of Mediterranean fruit flies (Medflies) near the intersection of C and Washington streets in Dixon propelled the Solano County Agriculture Department into overdrive to quickly contain and eradicate the devastating pest. more...
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Due to recent recalls of popular toys and children’s items for the presence of lead, County officials offer parents and caregivers the following suggestions on how to properly return recalled toys containing lead. more...
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Solano County Public Health officials announced today they are conducting follow-up testing related to the tuberculosis contact investigation at Vallejo High School that began in June. Testing is scheduled for Tuesday and the skin tests will be read by a Public Health nurse on Thursday. To date, there have been no new active cases of TB disease identified at Vallejo High School. more...
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The Board of Supervisors would like to honor all centenarians in Solano County at a reception on Tuesday, Sept. 25 during its regularly scheduled meeting. more...
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A forty-seven year old woman from Vacaville is the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Solano County for 2007, announced Ronald W. Chapman, MD, MPH, Health Officer/Deputy Director, Solano County Health and Social Services Department. more...
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Best of Show at the California State Fair once again went to Solano County – making it the third year in a row that the County has claimed the title for county exhibits. more...
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FAIRFIELD – Volunteers and interns committed to promoting victim safety are needed for the County’s Family Violence Intervention Team that is designed to help victims deal with the aftermath of domestic violence. more...
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People from a variety of backgrounds, including long-term survivors of domestic violence, are being sought to serve on a county advisory board dealing with domestic violence issues. more...
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The National Association of Counties selected Solano County to be one of only six counties, and the only one from California, to attend a “Family Economic Success through Tax Assistance Workshop” later this month. more...
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The Solano County exhibit at the California State Fair will include a chance for visitors to win a commemorative tin filled with prizes that will remind them of “Home Sweet Home in Solano.” more...
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Solano County will host an official visit next week from its sister city of Ji’an, People’s Republic of China. “We are looking forward to the ongoing conversations that will lead to increased opportunities for exchanges in business and education,” said Supervisor John Vasquez, President of the Solano County Partnership for International Friendship and Cultural Exchange. more...
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture and the Solano County Agricultural Commissioner released Tuesday their plan to eradicate the light brown apple moth from Solano County. more...
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In proclaiming August as “Child Support Awareness Month” the Solano County Board of Supervisors urged all parents to play an active role in the support of their children – emotionally and financially. more...
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The Solano County Agriculture Commissioner confirmed Tuesday that a second light brown apple moth was found on a detection trap in a fig tree near Shasta and Louisiana streets in Vallejo. This sighting near Interstate 80 is about 2 miles from where the original moth was discovered on Mare Island on June 27. more...
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Solano County Library has a way to get a library card without physically visiting the library. In an age when research and information seeking is largely an online pursuit, the library’s new e-cards allow users to use the library without walking through the doors.
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The Solano County Library project, “Greatest Generation: Share Your Memories” will be on display at the Solano County Fair July 11-15 at McCormack Hall. more...
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The Solano County Board of Supervisors has joined the American Probation and Parole Association in setting aside the week of July 15 to July 21, 2007 to recognize the contributions of probation, parole and community supervision professionals. more...
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The Solano County Agriculture Commissioner confirmed Monday that a single light brown apple moth was found on a detection trap at a Mare Island location.
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Solano County health officials announced today that an American crow found in Fairfield has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first bird to test positive in Solano County in 2007. County officials are urging residents to protect themselves from mosquitoes and West Nile virus, particularly as 4th of July celebrations approach. more...
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The Solano County Board of Supervisors approved today a $995 million budget for fiscal year 2007-08 that moves forward its vision of “providing innovative, effective and fiscally responsible services.” more...
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Representatives from Solano County were honored to be the only county officials from the western United States participating in a national forum designed to create blueprints for strengthening local health care networks. more...
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The Solano County Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) staff is attending local city council meetings to recognize four police departments for their efforts to reduce the sale of tobacco to minors. more...
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The First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission honored outgoing Commissioners for their community service at a special reception on Tuesday, June 5, held in conjunction with the First 5 Commission meeting. more...
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Solano County Public Health officials found no additional cases of active tuberculosis (TB) among 187 Vallejo High School students and staff tested last week. People who were tested were considered “highest risk contacts” exposed to an active case of TB. more...
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Community leaders are coming back together on June 19 for the sequel of the Solano Economic Summit earlier this year. Solano Economic Summit 2 is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 1350 Holiday Lane in Fairfield. more...
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Solano County Health & Social Services (HSS) was awarded $4.4 million by First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission to continue work as the lead agency of the BabyFirst Solano Collaborative for the next three years. more...
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The Solano County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution today declaring June 15, 2007 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Solano County. more...
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Solano County gained in the number of million dollar crops in 2006 despite a triple whammy from Mother Nature – New Year’s floods, late spring rains and record summer heat – that led to an overall 2.2 percent drop in the county’s ag production, according to the Solano County Annual Crop and Livestock Report released today. more...
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For the fifth consecutive year, Solano County has earned a Certificate of Achievement in Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. more...
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On Tuesday, a team of school, Solano County Public Health, and Kaiser Permanente nurses, were on the Vallejo High School campus to administer tuberculosis skin tests (TST) to students and staff. more...
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FAIRFIELD – County Administrator Michael D. Johnson released today what he describes as a healthy, fiscally prudent Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2007-08 that addresses the needs of Solano County citizens for today and the future. The Solano County Board of Supervisors will begin deliberating on the $990.5 million Proposed Budget at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 25. more...
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FAIRFIELD – The Solano County Registrar of Voters office issued a statement today explaining the eligibility requirements to vote in the upcoming election for the Board of Directors of the Rural North Vacaville Water District.
“Only those individuals who reside in the district and who are registered to vote by Aug 13 will be eligible to vote,” said Deborah Seiler, Assistant Registrar of Voters. “Each registered voter is entitled to one vote and will receive one ballot.” more...
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Solano County Public Health has confirmed an individual associated with Vallejo High School has active contagious tuberculosis (TB). With the full support of Vallejo High School officials, Solano Public Health staff are evaluating all students and staff to determine who may have been in close contact with the individual who is ill. more...
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FAIRFIELD – County Administrator Michael D. Johnson is pleased to announce today the selection of Stephen Pierce as the new Public Communications Officer for Solano County. more...
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From epidemics to earthquakes. Everything you want to know about public health, bird flu, or emergency preparedness will be discussed by Solano County Public Health Officer Ron Chapman, MD, MPH, during an open Community Forum Tuesday, April 3 in Vacaville.
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It's not a matter of if it will happen, but when it will happen. Be ready! Prepare your family and home before an EARTHQUAKE strikes. more...
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The Solano County Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) recognized four police departments recently for their efforts to reduce the sale of tobacco to minors.
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The Solano County Sheriff has joined eleven other central and northern California Sheriffs to form a regional task force to monitor registered sex offenders. more...
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On Thursday, February 1, 2007 the Solano County Sheriff's Office will have the honor of receiving a delegation from Thailand. The group is on a fact finding mission and will be analyzing how American Criminal Justice Systems are dealing with youth problems. more...
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Young people, ages 18 and under can eliminate or reduce their fines by reading in the library this week, Jan 22-29. Specific days, times and locations are available on the events calendar at www.solanolibrary.com. more...
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Users order books and movies, suggest purchases and "talk" to librarians online. more...
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Solano County Sheriff, Gary R. Stanton is pleased to announce the promotions of the following personnel within the Sheriff's Office. more...
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Chief Probation Officer Isabelle Voit has announced the promotion of Richard Watson to Superintendent of Juvenile Institutions effective January 28, 2007. more...
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Chief Probation Officer Isabelle Voit has announced the promotion of Joel Keller to Chief Deputy Probation Officer effective December 17, 2006. more...
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Chief Probation Officer Isabelle Voit announced that the Probation Department has received a Juvenile Mentally Ill Offender Crime Reduction (MIOCR) grand award from the State of California. more...
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In response to forecasts for unusually cold temperatures Solano County Office of Emergency Services is urging residents to prepare themselves, their family members and their animals for the possible effects of the inclement weather. more...
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Sheriff Gary Stanton has announced the promotion of Captain Thomas Ferrara to the position of Undersheriff effective December 31, 2006. more...
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Solano County Assessor/Recorder Marc Tonnesen announces requirements for property owners to seek temporary property tax reductions for residential properties due to the recent softening of the residential real estate market. more...
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The Museum of the African Diaspora has invited Solano County to participate in a very important exhibition entitled "Slavery in New York" and has requested the loan of an important historical Solano County document to be part of the California component of the exhibition. more...
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First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission finalized its strategic plan and dedicated up to $4 million annually over the next 5 years to support the early development, health and well-being of Solano's youngest children and their families. more...
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Norovirus, a group of viruses known to cause "stomach flu," has been confirmed in Solano County and Public Health officials are urging community members to practice thorough hand washing to reduce the spread of this virus. This is especially important given that this week is Thanksgiving and many homes, restaurants, shelters, churches, and community organizations will be handling a lot of food. more...
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The latest project of a 20-year plan to build and renovate libraries in Solano County is expected to open in the next month with a grand opening slated for December 14. more...
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Solano County Counsel Dennis Bunting today announced the appointment of Lee Axelrad as Deputy County Counsel. Lee joins the Solano County staff from the Resources Law Group, LLP in Sacramento. more...
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The Solano County Government Center has been recognized with a 2006 Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Project Achievement Award during their National Conference and Tradeshow in Tampa, Florida, Tuesday evening. more...
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The suspect began fighting with King by throwing boxes at him and punching him. During the fight the suspect stabbed King multiple times with a box cutter type knife. Deputy Waller and King were able to ultimately subdue the suspect and take him into custody. more...
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Solano County officially dedicated a recently acquired property on East Monte Vista Avenue near the intersection with Brown Street in Vacaville as part of the future site for the William J. Carroll Government Center. more...
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Solano County has drawn the winners of three gift packages on display at the County’s award winning exhibit during the California State Fair. With more than 2,500 entries the lucky winners are;... more...
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Solano County Agricultural Commissioner, Jearl Howard announced today that there are currently two vacancies on the Solano County Agricultural Advisory Committee. “We are looking for local farmers who have an interest in advising the Board of Supervisors on matters affecting Solano County agriculture to fill these vacancies,” Howard said. more...
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On Wednesday, September 27, Sheriff Gary R. Stanton announced the promotion of two veteran correctional officer’s to the rank of Correctional Sergeant. more...
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On Thursday, September 28, Sheriff Gary R. Stanton announced the promotion of a new Administrative Lieutenant Sheriff-Extra Help.
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According to the U.S. Department of Justice, about one million people are victimized by domestic violence every year. Here in Solano County, approximately 1,900 residents are victimized by domestic violence each year. more...
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Solano County Supervisors were officially presented with eight winning ribbons and a Golden Bear statue signifying the Best of Show among all county displays at the 2006 California State Fair. This year’s display, featuring heroes of Solano County in an agricultural setting of silos and farm products, was a crowd pleaser from the opening day of the fair on August 11 to its close on September 4th with an estimated 750,000 visitors wandering through the county display pavilion. more...
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The Judges of the Solano County Superior Court and the Solano County Board of Supervisors jointly announce the selection of Isabelle Voit as the new Chief Probation Officer for Solano County. Ms. Voit is currently serving as Chief Deputy Probation Officer and will replace recently retired Probation Chief Gemma Grossi. Her selection was the result of a joint review process of candidates by both the Superior Court and the County Board of Supervisors. more...
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Solano County and its Office of Emergency Services (OES) are actively engaged in encouraging all Solano County residents to think safety and preparedness during this September’s National Disaster Preparedness Month campaign. Participating in a nationwide Homeland Security effort, Solano County is asking citizens to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes and communities more...
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Solano County Sheriff’s Investigation Bureau has identified a third suspect in the Highway 80 shooting of a 16 year-old that occurred on August 22, 2006.
The suspect is identified as Hau Nguyen, 20 yrs old, from Suisun City. Nguyen is described as a Vietnamese male, 5’ 4”, 120 lbs, black hair and brown eyes. He is known to be a member of the gang “Sons of Death” and has “SOD” tattooed on his left shoulder along with dice and “Hieu”. Other tattoos include a map of Vietnam on his back, “VP, “BK”, and “LIL Blue” on his right shoulder.
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Solano County Counsel Dennis Bunting announced the appointment of Azniv (“Azi”) Darbinian to the position of Assistant County Counsel. Ms. Darbinian succeeds Wendy Getty, who was sworn-in as a superior court judge on Friday, August 25, 2006. more...
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Solano County has been recognized by the Government Finance Officer’s Association (GFOA) with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005. This is the highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting. more...
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On Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at approximately 1:00 a.m to 1:30 a.m this morning, a 16 year old male passenger in a vehicle was struck by gunfire and seriously wounded by occupants of a second vehicle. Both vehicles were traveling westbound on Highway 80 approximately one mile west of Red Top Road when the shooting occurred. The victim is said to be in critical condition. more...
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Solano County health officials today announced a second confirmed case of West Nile virus (WNV) for 2006. “We received confirmation this afternoon from the California Department of Health Services Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory in Richmond, that a fifty-year old male from Vacaville has been confirmed positive for WNV,”... more...
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A forty-eight year old man from Dixon is the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus (WNV)in Solano County for 2006, announced Mark Maus, D.O., M.P.H., Assistant Health Officer, Health and Social Services Department, Solano County. more...
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Solano County officials will be on the road this week and next, attending city council meetings to help spread the word about emergency preparedness. The Board of Supervisors and the County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) are committed to working with local jurisdictions to promote “preparedness” ... more...
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The 2006 California State Fair will be hailed as one of the most memorable for many in Solano County as the County garnered four ribbons in the county exhibits competition. Competing against thirty seven other counties, Solano County walked away with the ultimate award, a statue of the California Golden Bear representing the “Best of Show.” The County also received two additional special awards... more...
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A select group of students from the Korea University of Seoul have chosen the Solano County Office of Family Violence Prevention as a major stop on their national study tour. The team of four university students is visiting five locations across America to study superior role models in the field of social science. more...
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The Solano County Registrar of Voters Office (ROV) has extended the filing date for candidates to file in two county school district elections. Incumbents in the River Delta Unified School District Area 1, and in the Solano Community College District Trustee Area 1, failed to file by last Friday’s deadline... more...
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The Solano County Sheriff’s Office will be increasing its efforts to prohibit the sale of alcohol to minors. The sheriff’s office has recently been awarded a $48,000 grant from the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to help curtail underage drinking and drunken driving accidents.
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All Solano County Library materials can be checked out for three weeks, starting September 1. Books, music, movies, instructional videos, and recorded books will have the same loan period. more...
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FAIRFIELD, CA. – With less than a week to go, workers from Solano County are feverishly wrapping up what they hope will be another award winning display of the heart and soul of the County. This year’s theme – Super Heroes – will feature farm animals in a rain shower topped with a magical umbrella, all flying high above the tallest of three adjoining silos. more...
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This week Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the appointment of Wendy Getty, Assistant County Counsel, to a judgeship in the Solano County Superior Court. She fills the vacancy created in August of 2005 by the retirement of Judge Luis Villarreal. more...
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Tuesday evening the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to put the Orderly Growth Initiative on the November 7, 2006 ballot.
Over one hundred citizens attended a Tuesday evening session of the Board of Supervisors to voice their opinions, pro and con, on the Orderly Growth Initiative. more...
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The Solano County Board of Supervisors today selected Pamela Posehn to be Director of the County Child Support Services. Ms. Posehn, who has been serving as Acting Director of the department since the retirement of Dennis Covell earlier this year, was chosen after a lengthy selection process which included two rounds of screening interviews. more...
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The Solano County Assessment Appeals Board is currently in need of two individuals to serve as alternates for tax assessment appeal hearings. The Board, comprised of three members and two alternates, meets once a month to hear and rule on matters related to real and personal property. While many County board and commission members serve on a voluntary basis, this Board receives compensation due to the area of knowledge and expertise required of its members. more...
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The National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) has recognized Solano County with two awards for public information in its 2006 Awards of Excellence Competition. The Solano County 2005 Annual Report received an “Award of Excellence” in the annual reports magazine format, while a County press release on tourism received a “Meritorious Award” for news release writing. The County takes great pride in these awards as it strives to keep the public informed of county programs and activities. more...
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On Thursday, July 13, 2006 at approximately 4:00pm three suspects were arrested at the Allen Witt Park in the City of Fairfield in connection with recent vehicle burglaries. more...
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Solano County Public Defender Jeffrey Thoma has recently accepted an invitation to participate on a Sentencing Reform Advisory Committee to the Little Hoover Commission. The goal of the advisory committee is to provide insight... more...
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County health officials announced today that three additional birds have tested positive this week for West Nile virus (WNV) in Solano County, including the first of the season for Fairfield. more...
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Vallejo, CA – Hot on the heels of America’s infatuation with reality talent shows, the Solano County Fair will play host to the Solano Stars! vocal competition on Wednesday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. Solano Stars! is one of a series of vocal competitions at several Northern California county fairs this summer. more...
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County health officials announced today the first confirmed West Nile virus (WNV) positive bird in Solano County for 2006. The American Crow, found in North Vacaville, tested positive for West Nile virus on July 5. There have been no confirmed human cases of WNV this year in Solano. more...
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FARIFIELD, CA. – Citizens of Solano County now have the opportunity to view the Orderly Growth Initiative that is currently before the Board of Supervisors. The Supervisors, at their June 27 Board meeting, voted to request a thirty day review of the Orderly Growth Initiative before making a final decision either to approve the initiative or submit it to the November ballot for a public vote. more...
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Solano County’s Board of Supervisors, this evening, approved the 2006/07 County Budget of $870,279,616, a 9% ($69,454,426) increase over last year’s budget. The spending package also includes a $32.8 million General Fund Reserve. The Budget allows for moderate growth in County programs while exercising prudence and sound fiscal judgment. It takes affect on July 1st, the start of the County fiscal year. more...
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Solano County’s Cooperative Extension, competing with Cooperative Extensions from across California, was able to win two of only nine grants awarded by the U.C. Davis-based statewide Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP) this year. more...
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A team of Solano County community and business partners, led by Supervisor John Vasquez, received recognition as one of the “100 Best Communities in America for Young People” at the recent America’s Promise—Alliance for Youth’s “100 Best Communities in America for Young People” Western Region Forum. more...
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– First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission’s annual report on the competencies of entering Kindergarteners in four “School Readiness” sites around the County shows improvement across the board, surpassing statewide averages for similar sites the previous year. more...
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Election results can be viewed at the Registrar of Voters Online Election Results page. more...
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The Solano County Board of Supervisors, today, requested the Sheriff to take the lead and work with Health and Social Services, Public Defender, District Attorney, County Administrator, the State Parole Office, cities and their police chiefs to address the housing of sex offender parolees in local communities. more...
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The Solano County Tobacco Education Coalition (TEC) is anticipating the Board of Supervisor's June 6 consideration of an amendment to Chapter 19 of the Solano County Code, that among numerous updates, will create more smoke-free areas in County parks. more...
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County officials are urging residents to take steps to protect themselves from mosquitoes and West Nile virus (WNV) as Memorial Day weekend approaches and with it the official launch of the backyard bar-be-que and camping season. more...
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The Solano County Board of Supervisors, today, unanimously approved extending a contract for the continued treatment of the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (GWSS) in the Vacaville area. The $170,000 contract with Performance Pest Management, a licensed pest control company, more...
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During the upcoming Memorial weekend the Solano County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol would like to stress the factors of having a safe and tragedy free recreational weekend on Solano County waterways. more...
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Every year the Solano County Sheriff’s Office sponsors two teams for the “Relay for Life” a team event to fight cancer. In addition, the Sheriff’s Office participates in a fundraiser to raise both funds and awareness. more...
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Solano County’s multi-disciplinary Integrated Family Support Initiative (IFSI) has received the “Counties Care for Kids” Award , a national recognition by the National Association of Counties (NACo), for their exemplary support of children and families. more...
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Cyclists throughout Solano County and the entire Bay Area are joining together this Thursday, May 18th, to participate in Bike to Work Day. On that day Solano County Government Center will play host to an Energizer Station operated by the Solano Transportation Authority. more...
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Between May 22 and June 2, 2006, the Solano County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in a nationwide seat belt and safety campaign called “Click It or Ticket”. Nearly 12,500 law enforcement agencies participated in this campaign in 2004. more...
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Last year, 16 local horses died needlessly from the bite of mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus. Unlike humans, horses are easily protected from West Nile virus (WNV) by a series of vaccinations. No vaccine exists yet to protect humans from WNV. more...
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