Solano County

Extracted Attributes

• Location

  Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area

• Coordinates

  38.27 N, -121.94 W

• County Seat

  Fairfield

• Inception Date

  1850-01-01

• Land Use Policy

  Limits residential and commercial development outside of cities, preserving approximately 80% for open space or agricultural uses

• Population (2020 Census)

  453,491

• Combined Statistical Area

  San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland combined statistical area

• Metropolitan Statistical Area

  Vallejo–Fairfield metropolitan statistical area

• Proposed New City Development

  California Forever (for up to 400,000 residents)

• Proposed Infrastructure Development

  New West Coast shipyards

• Proposed High-tech Manufacturing Park

  Solano Foundry (nation's largest, utilizing AI and robotics)

• Agricultural Contribution (Proposed New City Area)

  Less than 2% of total Solano County agricultural revenue (17,500 acres)

Timeline

• Solano County was created as one of the original counties of California at the time of statehood. (Source: Wikidata, Web Search)

  1850-01-01

• The U.S. Census recorded Solano County's population as 453,491. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, Wikidata)

  2020

• California Forever, led by CEO Yan Stramic and backed by Silicon Valley investors, proposes to build a new city, the Solano Foundry, and new West Coast shipyards within Solano County. (Source: Summary, Related Documents)

  Ongoing

Solano County, California

Solano County ( ) is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, its population was 453,491. The county seat is Fairfield. Solano County comprises the Vallejo–Fairfield metropolitan statistical area, which is also included in the San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland, combined statistical area. Solano County is the northeastern county in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area region. A portion of the South Campus at the University of California, Davis, is in Solano County.

Web Search Results

• Solano County | LinkedIn

  Solano County is a special place, with its inviting mix of rural and suburban lifestyles and easy access to all of the urban amenities associated with two of the nation’s most dynamic metropolitan regions. Situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento—the State capitol, Solano County is home to rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland. County residents can enjoy day trips to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Thanks to a mild [...] climate, plenty of open space, proximity to lakes, rivers and mountains, residents can enjoy year round outdoor recreational activities like fishing, boating, skiing, hiking and biking. Solano County is a growing community that reaps the benefits of its ideal location for those who live and work here. The blend of agriculture, corporate business and pleasant lifestyle enhance the attraction of Solano County. The County limits residential and commercial development outside of cities, thus [...] preserving approximately 80 percent of the land for open space or agricultural uses. Blessed with a thriving agricultural economy, the county is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries. With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural and human resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life, Solano County is entering the 21st Century with a promising future as a place to live, learn, work and play.

• About Solano County

  Solano County is a special place, with its inviting mix of rural and suburban lifestyles and easy access to all of the urban amenities associated with two of the nation’s most dynamic metropolitan regions. Situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento—the State capitol, Solano County is home to rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland. County residents can enjoy day trips to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Thanks to a mild [...] Solano County was one of the original counties of California, created in 1850 at the time of statehood. You may visit the Solano County website to learn more at www.solanocounty.com ### Cities in Solano County #### Benicia, California Benicia is a waterside city in Solano County, California, located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. The city is located along the north bank of the Carquinez Strait. Benicia is just east of Vallejo and across the strait from Martinez. [...] Fairfield is the county seat of, Solano County, California, in the North Bay sub-region of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is generally considered the midpoint between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento, approximately 40 miles (64 km) from the city center of both cities, approximately 40 miles (64 km) from the city center of Oakland, less than 19 miles (31 km) from Napa Valley, 16 miles (26 km) from the Carquinez Bridge, and 14 miles (23 km) from the Benicia Bridge. Fairfield was founded

• Solano County Homepage | Solano County, California

  Alert Solano is Solano County’s public outreach campaign for the emergency notification system that quickly sends alerts via phone, email, or text during critical events such as natural disasters, evacuations, or public safety threats. Residents are encouraged to sign up to stay informed and receive timely, life-saving information. The emergency notification system includes texts, email, phone calls, social media, Hi-Lo sirens, local radio, and neighbor-to-neighbor. ### Honoring Centenarians [...] With measles on the rise nationally, and recent cases in neighboring counties, Solano County has joined Health Officers from the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Sonoma and the city of Berkeley in urging everyone to be up to date on measles vaccinations if they are not sure if they got it or if they did not have measles as a child, and to be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles after travel or [...] SOLANO COUNTY – The Solano County Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division, will host a week-long information campaign during Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, observed October 19-25. This year's theme, Nutrition as Prevention, highlights how a healthy diet rich in calcium, iron, and vitamin C can help reduce lead absorption in the body. Wednesday, October 15, 2025 ## Featured Events ### Veterans Service Office Closed

• California Forever: Home

  See this Blue Sky Consulting Group report for details and calculations, which indicate that the entire 17,500 acres contribute roughly $6 million of the total $385 million of Solano County’s agricultural revenue – i.e., approximately 1.6% of the total. [...] > I love this initiative and feel it is a great opportunity for Solano County! Being born on Travis AFB and my whole family growing up in Solano County, this initiative is the type of progress I would love to see for the community! With all the incentives promised to people, schools, and businesses in Solano County, this initiative seems like a win win win situation for all. I would be honored to be a part of this impactful new city initiative! Image 99 [...] We intentionally located the new city on non-prime farmlands. The entire 17,500 acres that the new city would be located on contribute less than 2% of the total agricultural revenue of Solano County, based on information provided by Solano County in the official Livestock and Crop Reports from 2020-2022. Image 56

• Home | Superior Court of California | County of Solano

  Solano Mobility: Providing Options in Solano County Solano County is committed to eliminating transportation obstacles as a barrier to court participation. Find help with transportation challenges: Go to Solano Mobility Image Image 20: Solano Mobility Logo #### Administrative ADA Information Employment Locations and Contact info Self-Help Resources #### Attorney Resources Case Search Local Rules #### California Court [...] ### Remote Appearances: For information about remote appearances, click here for Civil Court, or here for Criminal Court. Welcome to the Superior Court of Solano County Jury Duty --------- Restraining Orders ------------------ Pay a Citation -------------- Online Services --------------- Image 2: Hero image Solano County Courthouse Court Case Updates ### Case Search [...] Home | Superior Court of California | County of Solano Skip to main content Skip to main content. ### Judicial Branch of California Supreme Court Courts of Appeal Superior Courts Judicial Council _County of Solano_ Home Online Services Case Search Clerk’s Office Appointments Court Calendar Electronic Filing (E-Filing) Online Services Forms & Filing Self-Help Divisions

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• Country

  United States

• Located In

  California

• Instance Of

  Q13212489

• Population

  453,491

• Coordinates

  Lat: 38.27, Lon: -121.94

• Inception Date

  1/1/1850