Fairfield
Coverage of Fairfield in the Nexus archive.
- Crews battle 4-acre wildfire in Solano County early Monday
Crews contained a 4-acre wildfire in Solano County early Monday, with the Herman Fire near Benicia stopped by fire teams. Multiple agencies, including Cal Fire and local departments, responded to the blaze.
- Man electrocuted after climbing on Metro-North train car in CT: officials
A man was electrocuted after climbing on top of a Metro-North train car in Fairfield, Connecticut, following erratic behavior. First responders were called around 1:29 p.m. on Thursday, with police and medical assistance requested.
- Fairfield man convicted of kidnapping, sexually assaulting school kids
A 32-year-old man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted two 12-year-old children as they walked to school in Fairfield two years ago was found guilty of all counts this week. Following a two-week jury trial, Fairfield resident Carlos Guadalupe De Los Reyes was convicted Monday of kidnapping to commit rape and felony charges.
- Fairfield mayor resigns abruptly ahead of special meeting investigating her residency
The mayor of Fairfield resigned abruptly ahead of a special meeting investigating her residency through the quo warranto process. The investigation questioned her eligibility to hold public office based on residency claims.
- Police identify victim in deadly shooting after graduation ceremony in Fairfield
Police identified 18-year-old Jamario Baker as the victim of a deadly shooting following Sem Yeto High School’s graduation ceremony at the Fairfield High School campus on Wednesday evening. Three others were shot, including an 11-year-old child and two individuals in their 20s. The investigation is ongoing with no suspects in custody.
- Graduation ceremony held after deadly Fairfield shooting
A fatal shooting occurred after a graduation ceremony at Fairfield High School, resulting in four people being shot, including an 18-year-old. The community is working to move forward as police continue their investigation.
- Ex-SJSU volleyball player speaks out on alleged scholarship deception by coach during trans scandal
Ex-SJSU volleyball player Elle Patterson alleges coach Todd Kress misled her about a full scholarship after he moved from Fairfield to San Jose State. Patterson claims she paid out of pocket for her first year while playing backup to a trans athlete and later received no scholarship funds as promised. She also criticized Kress for favoring certain players and fostering a toxic team environment.
- Fairfield expands graduation security following fatal shooting
A teen was killed and three others injured during a graduation ceremony in Fairfield, prompting increased police presence at all future graduation events. The shooting occurred at Sem Yeto High School, where no officers were present, leading to policy changes to ensure security at all ceremonies, including smaller ones.
- Deadly Fairfield shooting was 'targeted' according to mayor
A deadly shooting at a high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield, Calif., was described as 'targeted' by officials. Fairfield Mayor Cat Moys confirmed police indicated the attack was targeted, though they did not specify which of the four victims was the intended target. An 18-year-old man died in the incident.
- Fairfield shooting witnesses recount chaos and trauma in aftermath of graduation turned deadly
A deadly shooting occurred at a high school graduation in Fairfield, Calif., resulting in one 18-year-old fatality and three injured victims aged 11, 20, and 25. The incident took place in the parking lot outside the Sem Yeto Continuation High School graduation ceremony.
- 1 killed, 3 others shot after a high school graduation ceremony in Northern California
One person was killed and three others injured in a shooting at a high school parking lot in Fairfield, Northern California, following a graduation ceremony. Police confirmed the incident.
- Police were not at Fairfield graduation when deadly shooting happened
A deadly shooting occurred at Fairfield High School following a Sem Yeto Continuation High School graduation ceremony. No police officers were present during the incident, and officials confirmed one 18-year-old was killed while three others were injured. The police department and school district acknowledged a failure in communication regarding a request for police coverage.
- Witness opens up about deadly shooting following graduation ceremony in Fairfield
A deadly shooting occurred after a high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield, resulting in one 18-year-old fatality and three injured individuals, including an 11-year-old and two adults in their 20s. A witness described the chaotic scene and the victim's family's anguish, while authorities announced increased security for future graduation events and relocated Fairfield High School's graduation.
- 1 killed, 3 others shot following a high school graduation ceremony in Bay Area
One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting at a high school parking lot in Fairfield following a graduation ceremony. The incident occurred in the Bay Area, according to police statements.
- Three people reported shot after high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield
Three people were shot after a high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield, Northern California, according to city and school officials.
- Three people reported shot after high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield
Three people were shot after a high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield, Northern California, according to city and school officials. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening.
- Person dies after shooting at high school graduation in Fairfield
A person died and three others were injured in a shooting at a high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield. The incident occurred at the end of the Sam Yeto High School graduation at Schafer Stadium. Authorities confirmed one fatality and three additional victims.
- Homicide suspected after person found dead in Fairfield front yard
A person was found dead in the front yard of a Fairfield residence on Wednesday night, with police investigating the incident as a potential homicide. The unconscious male was discovered around 11:05 p.m. at the 700 block of San Marco Street, and emergency personnel later pronounced him deceased. The Fairfield Police Department has not released his identity.
- Fairfield community demands justice after incident involving officer, student
A Fairfield police officer was captured on video hitting 16-year-old Maurice Williams at Fairfield High School, prompting community protests and demands for justice. The city has launched an independent investigation, but the teen's family insists the officer should lose her badge. Community members expressed trauma and distrust during a packed City Council meeting.
- California homeowner confronts intruder with shovel after man allegedly breaks in asking for daughter
A man in California, Jason Nichols, confronted by a homeowner with a shovel after attempting to break into his home and demand the whereabouts of his daughter. Nichols, identified as a fictional wizard Harry Dresden, was arrested on multiple charges including burglary and criminal threats following a violent confrontation that resulted in injuries.