Trump administration sues Denver over its 1989 assault weapons ban
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Trump again assails Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio’s visit to the Vatican this week
Trump said first American-born pontiff is helping Iran and making the world less safe.
The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is back as Trump revives annual fitness test in US schools
Details of the revived test have yet to be released.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Double-digit premium increases for Medicare supplemental policies are becoming the norm.
GOP bill would fund $1B in White House security upgrades for Trump’s ballroom
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has sued to stop the ballroom.
Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals
Trump's "America First" strategy is reshaping aid to Africa into transactional agreements.
Education Department opens probe into Smith College for admitting trans women
The move is the latest by the Trump administration to limit transgender rights in the...
California investigates Trump administration’s deal to end an offshore wind project
Trump administration spending nearly $2 billion to get energy companies to walk away from projects.
Appellate judges seem skeptical of Trump administration’s appointments of some top prosecutors
If Sarcone wasn't lawfully appointed, his actions as prosecutor could be voided.
Vance gets a chance to woo Iowa GOP voters ahead of 2028 in a campaign stop with a congressman
He stopped first in Cincinnati to vote in Ohio's primary elections.
Trump’s retribution? What to watch in Tuesday’s elections in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan
Here's what to watch for in elections across three states.
Justice Department seeks the names of 2020 election workers in Georgia’s Fulton County
The action follows the FBI's January seizure of ballots and documents from the county.
Trees are magic. In this town, volunteers are working to expand their healthy reach
The conservancy's goal is to grow the tree canopy and raise its low “tree equity...
Why the workouts of Formula 1 drivers might help computer users with ‘tech neck’
There's evidence that having a strong neck and trunk can help with other serious issues.
Trump’s drugmaker deals may save economy $529B over 10 years, White House says
Democratic lawmakers have been doubtful about the savings claimed by Trump.
Tennessee Republicans will consider redrawing US House district covering majority-Black Memphis
It could lessen congressional representation for Black Americans and other minorities.
Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront in a midterm election year
Advocates on both sides hope it will sway voters their way.
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in the Caribbean
Despite the Iran war, the series of strikes have ramped up again in recent weeks.
US says ceasefire with Iran is holding despite attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the UAE
On Monday, the U.S. said it sank six small Iranian boats that had threatened commercial...
Trump’s influence tested in Indiana Republican state Senate primaries
By SCOTT BAUER Indiana’s primary will test President Donald Trump’s enduring power over the Republican...
Michigan special election to decide state Senate control and give clues about fall midterms
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI WASHINGTON (AP) — A special election in a small Michigan swing district...
Ramaswamy looks to put primary behind him and turn to expensive fall campaign for Ohio governor
By JULIE CARR SMYTH COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has spent his campaign...
Vacaville Parks and Rec to discuss Unity Meadows
The Vacaville Parks and Recreation Commission will meet Wednesday evening to discuss the city’s Park...
Vallejo pair arraigned in memorial theft case
A Vallejo man accused of stealing and defacing brass fixtures from a Solano County law...
Portier named Economic Development Manager for Vacaville
Amanda Portier will serve as Economic Development Manager for the city of Vacaville, filling a...
Vacaville Police Department cuts Community Response Unit
The Vacaville Police Department’s Community Response Unit will officially dissolve, according to a letter from...
Solano Supervisors to discuss $1 million tribal agreement
The Solano County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday to consider accepting $1 million...
Benicia police say juvenile fatally shot family member in self-defense
Benicia police say a Thursday night homicide is the result of a juvenile defending himself...
Beef processors in spotlight as DOJ confirms antitrust probe
So-called alternative marketing agreements between cattle feedlots and meatpackers have long drawn scrutiny.
Redistricting is rampant ahead of the US House midterm elections. What states are taking action?
Voting districts typically are redrawn based on census data after the start of each decade.
Judge asks why jail placed suspect in White House correspondents’ dinner attack on suicide watch
Attorneys complained their client was unnecessarily confined in a padded room with constant lighting.
Marilynn Anderson’s School Newz: Have the happiest Mother’s Day
Fill in the blanks and create an amazing, imaginary Mother’s Day!
Studies show BottleRock festival generated $212.6 million total economic impact in 2025
Two newly released economic impact studies of the BottleRock Napa Valley festival shows that the...
Did the founders create a Christian nation? No, but religion did shape their thinking
Scholars note some of the most influential founders weren't Christian.
What to know as the US tries to open the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire wavers
The UAE says it has come under attack for the first time since the ceasefire.
What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops
It is exposing a new rift between longtime NATO allies.
Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-blacked plan
The sleek black whales' numbers have declined sharply in recent decades.
Louisiana exoneree’s first day as elected clerk gets messy after court intervenes
Calvin Duncan won 68% of the vote to serve as Orleans Parish criminal court clerk.
Democrats look for a foothold in Iowa as Vance visits to boost Republicans
Dissatisfaction with Trump and rising costs could help Democrats gain ground.
As US plans fewer troops in Germany, Europe sees need for bigger role within NATO
He offered no reason for the move, which blindsided NATO.
Judge in dispute over Washington golf course tells Trump officials not to cut trees without notice
The dispute involves a historic Washington golf course that Trump plans to renovate.
Trump flexes executive power with unprecedented flouting of lower court rulings
Trump administration has been found in violation of court rulings at least 31 times.
Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies
The majority of abortions in the U.S. are obtained through medications.
Redistricting war accelerates winner-take-all political combat that’s straining American democracy
Once Republican-led states started shifting district lines, Democratic-led states countered.
Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise
Rubio has often been called on to tone down or explain Trump’s harsh rhetoric.
‘I intend to stay on it forever.’ Along with rapid weight loss, patients see other benefits and risks of GLP-1 drugs
GLP-1 medications that suppress appetite are allowing people to better manage diabetes and obesity. As...
Southern state Republicans look to capitalize on Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act
Florida approved new districts the day of the Supreme Court ruling.
US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
Iran has effectively closed the strait since the U.S. and Israel started the war.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says
The spokesperson didn't say what sent Giuliani, 81, to the hospital.
Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses
Ticks like warm, humid weather, and more can be seen after a mild winter.
Law student gives part of her liver to 4-year-old in ‘living donor’ operation
She donated after seeing a social media post that the preschooler needed a "liver hero."
Agencies in Solano prepare community for ‘the worst’ with wildfires
With nine of the 10 largest California wildfires coming in the last nine years, it’s...
Survivor contestant to host watch party in Vacaville Wednesday
Vacaville native and television “Survivor” contestant Joe Hunter will host a watch party for his...
Ahead of the class: Cal Poly Maritime students celebrate 2026 graduation
It was a day of endings and new beginnings at Cal Poly Maritime Academy’s graduation...
Japan awakens to Radio Taiso exercise tradition. One face of the country’s longevity
Radio Taiso has an almost 100-year history, formally introduced in 1928.
GOP-led states move to punish enforcement of red flag gun orders
It could undermine a tool widely credited with preventing suicides.
Former Miami Congressman David Rivera is convicted of secretly lobbying for Maduro’s Venezuela
Jurors found Republican David Rivera and an associate, Esther Nuhfer, guilty on all counts.
Vaca rally draws diverse voices
The “Workers not Billionaires” rally outside Vacaville City Hall on Friday brought community members together...
Creative paves way for community, connection through ‘707 Journal Club’
For details and sign-up opportunities, visit @707JournalClub on Instagram.
FACT FOCUS: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps
Experts say the decrease was more likely new legislation that changed how the program runs.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump’s threat
The number of troops leaving Germany would be 14% of the 36,000 troops stationed there.
Millionaire taxes gain steam as states face budget crunches
It comes as some red states are moving to more regressive tax systems.
Vallejo residents get rundown on revised police complaint process
Fewer than 20 members of the public showed up to hear police Lt. Jason Martinez...
Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone
The panel is requiring that the abortion pill be distributed only in-person at clinics.
Kairos, Vaca police team up on drone security
Kairos Public Schools in Vacaville has partnered with the Vacaville Police Department to incorporate the...
Trump task force report alleges anti-Christian discrimination under Biden administration
The report claims Christians were targeted in areas such as education and tax law.
Vallejo Yoga celebrates grand opening of sound bath studio
Vallejo Yoga celebrated its future and its roots in an open house on Wednesday to...
Suspect in memorial vandalism, theft to be arraigned Monday
Sheriff’s Office PIO Sgt. Rex Hawkins said Friday that the investigation is ongoing and more...
Meet Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump’s new surgeon general nominee
Trump's third nomination follows the failed campaigns of Dr. Casey Means and Dr. Janette Nesheiwat.
Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline’s survival mount
Trump said his administration gave Spirit “a final proposal” and would make an announcement soon.
Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
The court's ruling limits the use of race in drawing voting districts.
US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
The Defense Department has been rapidly accelerating its use of AI in recent years.
Trump says he’ll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal
Trump did not flesh out his objections in the social media post.
Trump says he’s ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s proposal to end the war
A shaky three-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran appears to be holding.
Speaker Mike Johnson once longed for a ‘normal Congress,’ but that seems long gone in the House
The chamber the Republican is leading is anything but normal.
Bessent wants Americans to avoid easy-money traps and invest in financial literacy
The treasury secretary's push comes as the government amasses record debt.
Long DACA renewal wait times leave some ‘Dreamers’ without status, a job and fearing detainment
DACA grants those who qualify two-year, renewable permits to live and work in the U.S.
FEMA workers who sounded alarm over nation’s disaster preparedness reinstated after 8 months
Fourteen FEMA employees signed a public letter of dissent last August.
New federal Medicaid rules require one month of work. Some states demand more
An estimated 18.5 million adults will be subject to the new rules.
King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit
The king delivered a diplomatic master-class on the trip, mixing praise with subtle criticism.
After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdown
Trump's hard-line anti-immigration agenda has lost popularity with voters.
Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats
The changes use both “packing and cracking,” the principal tools of gerrymandering.
Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of 60-day deadline
The Trump administration has shown no interest in seeking congressional approval for the war.
Trump administration says its war in Iran has been ‘terminated’ before 60-day deadline
Democrats and some Republicans have demanded formal approval for further military action.
Solano and Yolo 100 club fundraises for vandalism repairs
The 100 Club of Solano and Yolo Counties is accepting donations to replace the 21...
Vacaville Fire Department honors heroes
The Vacaville Fire Department honored its own Thursday, celebrating acts of courage, teamwork, and community...
Buckingham Charter seniors celebrate ‘the beginning of the end’
Before the seniors celebrated at Andrew’s Park, they looped through the school’s winding parking lot,...
Trump gives go-ahead to major new Canada-US oil pipeline
More state and federal approvals are needed before Casper, Wyoming-based Bridger Pipeline begins construction.
Great Race sets sail in Vallejo for the 125th time
Elvin Valverde said people can expect the boats to come into Vallejo around 1 p.m....
Vallejo Police and Fire Memorial vandalized
On Wednesday night, Vallejo Police Public Information Officer Rashad Hollis sent a message to the...
Community partners, resources support Vacaville adult school
Muzetta Thrower Adult Education Center transformed into a one-stop shop on Wednesday evening, connecting students...
Cooper Elementary students struck by vehicle after school dismissal
Two transitional kindergarten students were struck by a passing vehicle near the intersection of Tuolumne...
Trump administration defers $91M more in Minnesota Medicaid funding citing fraud vulnerabilities
Federal agents searched sites in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area earlier in the week.
Amtrak may make it easier to bring guns on its trains despite the alleged attempt on Trump’s life
The Trump administration started pushing for Amtrak to make the change months ago.
Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration
The House had approved a three-year extension with slight reforms on Wednesday.
Solano looking to identify local centenarians for recognition
If you know of a centenarian, or someone who is currently 99 years old and...
Funding bill to end Homeland Security shutdown clears House
The passed bill funds most of DHS, effectively ending the 11-week partial shutdown.
Solano Chronicles: More stolen history in Vallejo, Mare Island, Fairfield
Vallejo historian and author Sharon McGriff-Payne, who led the 2019 effort to create the memorial,...
Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets
The prevents them from wagering on sensitive upcoming events.
Ban on kids’ companion chatbots advanced by Senate committee
GUARD Act requires AI chatbot providers to verify ages, limit data collection for minors.