Backers who want to build a green city from scratch began with secretive land purchases in Solano County. Now they seek to sell county voters on the project.

The City of Sugar Land announced on Wednesday that it had finally completed the official purchase of the 40 acres that the refinery stands on, the first time the city has owned it. Previous plans ...

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Thursday, Aug. 31. For years, a nearly $900-million land-buying operation in Solano County had stumped local, state and ...