The Reporter (Vacaville, CA)

The Vacaville Reporter is a local newspaper serving the community of Vacaville, California. Originally established in 1935, the paper was owned by the Rico family until it was acquired by MediaNews Group in 2002.

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Trio pleads guilty to bank robberies in Solano, elsewhere

6 days ago | thereporter.com | Richard Bammer

Three Bay Area defendants have pleaded guilty in federal court to a series of bank robberies in Solano County, elsewhere in the East Bay and in Sacramento. Dontae Jerome Jones Jr., 20, and JoMya Mauriyne Futch, 21, each pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of bank robbery, and Futch pleaded guilty to one count of perjury, Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith said in a press statement.
Further proceedings for man charged in 1987 Vallejo boy’s death

6 days ago | thereporter.com | Richard Bammer

A Solano County Superior Court judge on Friday ordered a 71-year-old defendant, charged with the 1987 murder of a 6-year-old Vallejo boy, to return for more proceedings in the capital case.
Here’s how to get your news in our papers

1 week ago | thereporter.com | Richard Bammer

If you are a community member, a small-business owner, the head of a law firm, a leader of an arts organization, a nonprofit civic group, a club, a sporting or athletic club, a student or parent in the Vacaville, Dixon, Travis or Fairfield-Suisun, or Vallejo City unified school districts, you may have a story you want to share with the public.
Vacaville, Vallejo, Kaiser hospitals named among tops for maternity care

1 week ago | thereporter.com | Richard Bammer

Kaiser Permanente medical centers in Vacaville, Vallejo — and 10 other locations in Northern California — have been cited by Newsweek magazine’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025, it has been announced.
‘Safe at Home Backpacks’ giveaway event for veterans set for Friday

1 week ago | thereporter.com | Richard Bammer

A special distribution of Disaster Safe At Home Backpacks dedicated for veterans, active military, and other military families in Solano County will be Friday at the Vacaville Veterans Memorial Building. The four-hour event, made possible by Rebuilding Together Solano County and other groups or businesses, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 549 Merchant St. building.
‘Bamboozled’ talks prejudice through satire in Benicia

1 week ago | thereporter.com | Saija Maki-Waller

“Bamboozled,” the latest play with Benicia Theatre Group, opens April 18. Led by a cast of four female characters and directed by Terrence Tyrie Ivory, the play tackles issues of prejudice and identity through satire. Ivory has been directing for more than 25 years since his days in graduate school. Now, he is returning for the third time to Benicia Theatre Group. Written by local playwright Patricia Milton in 2018, “Bamboozled” is inspired by a true story.
Norris Burkes: A Good Friday introduces a God Sunday

1 week ago | thereporter.com | Norris Burkes

No matter what you’ve read, I can promise you this – the Jesus insurrection was put down quickly and decisively. The anarchists, AKA disciples, who were occupying the garden, never really had a chance. The disciples barely seemed to know the smackdown was coming when the occupying powers, caving to the demand of religious leaders, issued an arrest warrant for their insurgency leader. “Bring this Jesus to me,” said Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect (governor) of Judaea.
Solano man, 36, charged with several felonies, to remain on diversion

1 week ago | thereporter.com | Richard Bammer

A Solano County Superior Court judge on Tuesday ordered a 36-year-old Solano County man to remain on mental health diversion while felony criminal proceedings against him are suspended.
Kairos lands $300K grant from U.S. DOE to launch new high school

1 week ago | thereporter.com | Richard Bammer

Some of the latest news regarding the U.S. Department of Education, from proposed employee layoffs to program cutbacks, has been worrisome for many. But the Kairos Public Schools leader recently received some exceedingly welcome news from the federal agency: a $300,000 grant to help with the costs of opening the Vacaville independent charter school’s new high school.
Arts and Entertainment Source: How Tatiana White got her story told

1 week ago | thereporter.com | Saija Maki-Waller

Ever since Vacaville resident Tatiana White was a little girl, she’s been a natural storyteller. Now, the culmination of her lifetime of make believe, “The Gifted Society” is out and ready to read. White’s debut fantasy novel tells the story of 16-year-old Alexia and her secret strange abilities. She must go on a journey to save her friend and face off against powerful adversaries in the process. Although the book was just recently published in 2024, for White, the process began decades ago.