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Veterans, volunteers hit road with holiday meals Todd R. Hansen thansen@dailyrepublic.net
VACAVILLE — Lynn Jewell and squadrons of volunteers have been feeding free Christmas meals to veterans and others in need for more than 25 years at the Vacaville Veterans Memorial Building. The group also has delivered meals each year, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all the meals this Christmas Eve – close to 900 – were delivered around the county.
Every meal included ham, turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, yams, rolls and a piece of pie. “And some, until I run out, get See’s Candies,” said Keetra Upton, who has been helping with the annual holiday meals for 12, maybe 13 years. “I’ve lost count.” Upton, who is involved in the Dixon and Fairfield veterans housing programs and the annual North Bay Stand Down, was in charge Thursday of organizing the delivery schedule.
Close to 50 volunteers – some working the assembly line putting the meals together in their takeout containers, and others lined up at the door to take the boxes to their destinations – were hard at work. Some were wearing masks, some shields, some both. Several had Santa hats on, sweatshirts and aprons with holiday themes, and a number proudly wore caps distinguishing them as See Meals, Page A11
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Volunteer Amanda Fuller arranges toys to donate to those in need at the Vacaville Veterans Memorial Building, Thursday.
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Raymond Courtemanche is running seven half-marathons, in seven Solano County cities, in seven days, starting on Christmas Day.
7 runs, 7 days, 2 good causes Courtemanche to bring awareness to human trafficking, homelessness Amy Maginnis-Honey
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FAIR F IELD — Raymond Courtemanche jokes he may wrap up his seven half-marathons, over seven days in seven cities, on crutches. But he will finish Thursday. Courtemanche was inspired by the story of “The Iron Cowboy,” who did 50 Ironman races, in 50 consecutive days, through all 50 states. He said set physical goals for himself when he turned 50. While his health should benefit from the 7-7-7 plan, Courtemanche said he also hopes to raise money for the Matt Garcia Foundation and bring awareness to homeless youth in the area and how they often fall prey to
human trafficking. Courtemanche spent some of his teen years living on the streets of Fairfield. “I’m familiar with the dynamics of getting through a day (on the streets),” he said. “Men came into my life and gave me guidance and direction,” he said. “A person has the ability to form a different path in life.” Courtemanche will take those first steps on Christmas Day in Rio Vista after dealing with some injuries as well as an unsuccessful campaign for a seat on the Fairfield City Council. He has prepared himself mentally and physically for the runs. He’s run some See Runs, Page A10
A man sleeps on the sidewalk on West Texas Street while holding an umbrella, Nov. 17.
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Focus homeless services to individual needs Todd R. Hansen thansen@dailyrepublic.net
FAIRFIELD — A report that will more specifically define the makeup of the city’s homeless population is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Dawn La Bar, the Homeless Services manager for Fairfield, said the study will allow the city to be more specific in the kinds of ser-
vices it chooses to offer. “I can assume all day long, but I would prefer to have that analysis,” La Bar said. “It will tell us where we need to focus or resources.” She said despite what she believes has been a good effort by the city through its Homeless Intervention Team and its Homeless Engagement and Response Team, the results have not been ideal. The city spent $2.2 million in
2019 on those homeless responses, a big part of which went to staff costs. “But it was not going to services, (to) shelter beds, and we were not creating any affordable housing,” La Bar said. “We have had some great successes, but mostly it has just been a bandage approach,” she said. La Bar said the goal of the city’s See Focus, Page A10
Church homeless program a message to community Todd R. Hansen
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Kim James helps prepare a meal for residents at BayNorth Church of Christ in Fairfield, Dec. 18.
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FAIRFIELD — Supervisor Skip Thomson dedicated much of the past two years to a project to house 10 homeless Vacaville residents in Tuff Shed barns. Two sites were considered – the public outcry grew louder – and the Tiny Shelters project never became a reality. Now those five sheds have found a home at the
BayNorth Church of Christ in Fairfield. The Tiny Shelters are part of an expanding homeless program at the church, one that has served more than 70,000 meals: about 4,900 as part of a CARES Act-funded shelter and food program through the city, and more than 65,000 meals through a food service contract with Shelters Inc. as part of Project Roomkey. See Church, Page A10
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Local residents share favorite Christmas memories
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’Em Sock ’Em ome of my favorite memories of Robots next!” Christmastimes of Now as an adult, my days long past are the favorite Christmas top-secret gift reconmemories are much naissance missions my different. It’s not about brothers and I embarked getting stuff, but on when our parents spending quality time weren't home. They with family. One were led by our oldest Tony Wade favorite Christmas brother and conspiratorBack in the day gathering that springs in-chief OT Wade. He to mind was in 1993. For would carefully, oh-so-carea variety of reasons our family fully, unwrap presents to help had not all been together for the silence the nagging “Se7en”holidays in years, but we were like question, “What’s in the that year. I remember lots and box?” and then dutifully lots of laughter. re-wrap them so our parents I also remember my dad were none the wiser. bringing his bulky, intrusive After knowing what was to camcorder and capturing be expected on Christmas significant moments of the day. morning, the hardest part was Back then we would kvetch boning up on our acting chops about my dad (who died in to be able to whip up the 2003) and his wannabe Spike required yet feigned surprise Lee/John Singleton tendencies, and excitement on the big day. Also, being kids, we had to work but now I am so grateful he did that. My memory banks now hard at not giving away the don’t have to do so much heavy ballgame by saying something lifting as they have a stupid in front of our parents like, “I’m gonna open my Rock video backup.
Other local residents recalled favorite Christmas memories: Kathy Sybyst Gillenwater: A group of us kids that lived in the neighborhood behind David Weir would go caroling in the mid-1970s. The neighbors would come out and treat us to hot chocolate, cookies and candy canes. We were horrible singers, but they still applauded for our efforts. Janet Cline Kohlwes: One year my parents invited some airmen who were also friends of mine to spend Christmas with our family. While Christmas dinner cooked, my father took the airmen and some of my siblings on a ride. We didn’t see them again until much later that evening, hours after dinner had been ready. My mother was frantic and ready to call the cops when they straggled in, hungry and tired. They fell on the dried-out dinner like a pack of wolves on a wounded elk. As they inhaled the food, we heard
the whole story of the ride. Apparently, my father had planned to take them up to Lake Berryessa and got so thoroughly lost that they somehow ended up in the Bay Area. One of the airmen took me aside, clutched the front of my shirt with a fervor I had never seen in him before and made me swear that I would never, ever let him get into a car with my father again. Christy Thompson: I think my fave Christmas memory is one I didn’t witness, but just heard about many years later. When I was 4, Santa brought me a play kitchen. It had a fridge, sink, oven and cabinet and, it being 1966, was made of metal, sharp-edged metal. Evidently, while I slept on Christmas Eve, my dad stayed up pretty much all night putting it together, slicing his hands to shreds and saying some pretty un-Santa-like things. If you knew how much my dad hated doing stuff like that, you’d know
that was love. Irving Scible: I remember playing an elf at Christmastime and it was near the end of the Vietnam War. One little girl came up and asked Santa if he would bring her father home for Christmas. Wendy Ferrell: On Christmas Day 1970, I woke up to find a note on my half-built metal kitchen refrigerator, stove and sink playset. It read: “Dear Wendy, I ran out of time putting this together because I have to deliver toys to all the other children in the world. Have your Dad finish it. I left a screwdriver. Love, Santa.” Brent Finger: This Christmas will be our family’s best because my mother who has been in the hospital for over three months with Covid will get to come home in a few weeks. That alone makes for the best Christmas ever. Reach Fairfield writer Tony Wade at toeknee weighed@gmail.com.
Flight attendant seeks lost toy’s owner for ‘Christmas miracle’ reunion The Washington Post When deboarding was finished for Delta Flight 1330 from Kansas City, Mo., to Atlanta last week, one unexpected passenger was still onboard. Staff cleaning the plane found a plush, albeit worn, stuffed cat, and placed the toy at the flight’s gate desk in Atlanta just in case any owner returned for it. But by the time a new flight crew arrived later in the day for the plane’s new route, no one had claimed it. Delta flight attendant Fabiola Figueroa, 27,
decided to personally see if she could find the toy’s owner on social media by sharing photos of the stuffed animal. Despite an outpouring of support – the post racked up over 1,000 shares and hundreds of likes and comments – the airline says its owner still hasn’t been found. “It looks so well-loved, and I know when I was growing up, I grew up in a military family, I loved having my little stuffed animal as a sense of home and security,” Figueroa told The Washington Post. “It started off
as ‘let’s find its owner,’ but it’s been really encouraging to see how many people have commented and shared and are helping in trying to find them.” Since the toy was found last week it has flown around the United States with Figueroa and the rest of her flight crew, who took photos of the cat with a mask on and in first class in between routes to Memphis, Louisville and Atlanta. The airline confirmed the toy was left on an Atlanta-bound flight on Dec. 16, and that Delta is in the process
of reaching out to parents of children who flew the route. Flying with the toy for a full week before a few days off for Christmas, Figueroa is still hopeful the toy’s owner will be found. “It might seem silly but it’s such a special thing for a child to have that comfort of a toy that’s the same everywhere you go,” Figueroa said. “I’m hoping we find out whose it is, and give them a little bit of joy. Hopefully they’re not having sleepless nights without it.”
This is not the first time Delta has made a stuffed toy famous to reunite one with its rightful owner. Earlier this year the airline found a 1-year-old girl’s stuffed “Daddy Doll,” which had a photo of her militarydeployed father on it and played his voice when pushed. That toy was also found at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, which is Delta’s primary hub and the busiest airport in the United States. The airport typically sees 2,600 flights per day.
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DAILY REPUBLIC — Friday, December 25, 2020  A3
Church food pantries help with staples, more year-round Amy Maginnis-Honey
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FAIRFIELD — Three local churches hosted food giveaways Wednesday to brighten the holiday mood by providing meat and staples for the table. Elaine Brotzky was among the first ones at the Seventh-day Adventist Church to pick up some turkey as well as other staples. The turkey will be her Christmas dinner. “It helps a lot,� she said. “I live on Social Security.� Patrick Siverand oversees the distribution which has been going on for more than three years. He said he expected to serve about 360 people Wednesday – a total of about 55 families. The food closet serves the Fairfield and Suisun City area and is run with a staff of seven volunteers, including Siverand’s wife, Elaine Siverand, and his aunt, Sable Hughes. Ro s e M a r c el l a , Louise Murry, Rebecca Gomez and Rebecca Flynt also play key roles in the every-otherWednesday giveaway. Siverand said the number of people coming to the food closet has tripled since the start of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Just in case they ran out of turkeys, Siverand had gift cards available so the recipient could purchase one. A line of cars sat Wednesday morning on Western Drive waiting for the weekly food distribution at the Samoan Christian Fellowship. The church hosted a drive-thru dinner giveaway Saturday, complete with toys. There were free Christmas trees available Wednesday. “You want onions? Potatoes?� Raymond Ledoux
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City Church volunteer Tonya VanHook, left, helps people receive free food during the church’s food giveaway event, Wednesday. asked the driver of each car as they prepared to exit. Ledoux is a volunteer and brother of the minister. food bank The operates weekly. “There are a lot of hungry people in need,� Ledoux said. Set up begins early in the morning. No one is turned away, Ledoux said. No identification is required. No questions are asked, he said. There can be up to 15 people in a family served, he said. And if two families come in one car, both families get food. “This is my workout,� Ledoux said lifting bags of potatoes and onions. Each driver was wished a Merry Christmas by Ledoux. Adam Smith waited patiently to pick up some food. Covid-19 has affected his employment. He provides for a family of six. “It really helps,� he said of the giveaway. There were free Christmas trees for those who wanted one. The church also offers training programs and helps with the homeless. City Church opens its food pantry daily. In a few weeks, it will be housed in a military-style tent in back of the church. Currently,
on busy days, the people line up in the building. An average of 20 to 30 people come by daily, said Tonya VanHook. “I didn’t expect this much today,� said one woman as she entered the hallway to choose from the offerings, many from Trade Joe’s. The food pantry has operated several years, said Scott Mulvey, the church’s pastor. All the work done at the church is a labor of love for the volunteers. Mulvey said he’s seen a definite increase in the number of people picking up food. Some of the regulars even pick up food for their neighbors who can’t travel to the church. City Church also offers a live-in program to help adults get back on their feet as well as a free health clinic and even haircut services. The homeless can attend worship, eat a meal and drop off their laundry, which volunteers will wash. A text message is sent out to recipients when the church receives a large shipment of protein. “We always have enough (food) for everyone,� Mulvey said.
NorCal donations down, needs up for Red Kettle funds Daily Republic Staff
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SUISUN CITY — The Salvation Army’s Del Oro Division has raised about $800,000 less this holiday season with its iconic Red Kettle Campaign compared to last year. The nonprofit brought in $2.4 million in 2019 to support Christmas assistance and fund programs throughout the year in Northern California and Northern Nevada. The Salvation Army has brought in just over $1.6 million thus far this year. With just a few days left in the campaign, the nonprofit is asking those in the community who are able, to give and support their neighbors in need.
“This year has been unique and difficult. With only about half of the red kettles being allowed to be placed at stores and fewer volunteers signing up to help, our kettle income is down,� said Maj. Ivan Wild, The Salvation Army divisional commander, in a press release. “Thankfully, with the generosity of the community and our dedicated staff, we have been able to meet the immense need in 2020. We hope that support continues so we can continue serving at that level in 2021.� The need has been greater due to the novel coronavirus pandemic than the organization seen in recent history. The need in some communities has increased by more than
200% compared to the same time last year. The Salvation Army in the days leading up to Christmas is providing assistance to thousands of families through food boxes, toys, Christmas trees and more to help relieve some of the financial burden of the holidays. The Salvation Army in the days leading up to Christmas is providing assistance to thousands of families through food boxes, toys, Christmas trees and more to help relieve some of the financial burden of the holidays. The best way the community can support The Salvation Army is to make a monetary gift. Go to Vir tualRedKettle.org, choose a location, and donate.
Volunteers help children choose gifts at a Circle of Blessings local Facebook group holiday gift distribution event, Thursday.
Group brings toy giveaway to youth at Solano Lodge Amy Maginnis-Honey
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FAIRFIELD — A toy giveaway came on Christmas Eve to the youth who reside at Solano Lodge on North Texas Street and the mobile home park behind it. Circle of Blessings, the creation of friends Sandra Parker and Pita Gonzalez, collected the gifts with help from Clark’s employer, the United Parcel Service. The toy giveaway for the past few years occurred at Berean Baptist Church, where the four-year-old group also held clothing and food giveaways. Covid-19 restrictions put the damper on that idea in 2020. So, in the past week, Parker and Gonzalez – the latter who resides at Solano Lodge’s mobile home park – pulled
together a variety of toys and other items the children were able to choose from. There were cookies and Jelly Belly jelly beans, too. Parker said many of the Solano Lodge’s residents probably can’t afford Christmas gifts. And transportation, or work, prevents the youth from going to toy drives, Gonzalez said. The emphasis was on older youth – preteens – who often don’t qualify for other toy programs, Gonzalez said. Brother and sister Emilio, 12, and Dariana Tellez, 13, were among the recipients. Both selected items they liked, they said. daughGonzalez’ ters helped out. Soraya Mojica-Alvares, 19, got married earlier this year. She wanted to help out, noting that some of the children may not understand their parents
aren’t employed and don’t have money to buy gifts. Her husband, Juan Carlos Alvares, was there next to her to help out. Miranda Mojica, 16, donned a one-piece Santa suit for the event. “The kids need the gifts more than we do,� she said. “I like to see their smiles.� Parker launched Circle of Blessings when she was recovering from a serious illness and was impressed by the number of people who reached out to help. She launched it, with encouragement from her mother, as a Facebook group that now has more than 4,500 followers. She met Gonzalez at church and the two became fast friends. For more information on Circle of Blessings, visit www.facebook. c o m / g r o u p s / 992377924132095//.
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Obituary County does not expect Solano residents to change holiday stripes
James Theodore Roerkohl April 8, 1941 — Dec. 12, 2020
Single-day case total spikes in Vacaville Todd R. Hansen
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FAIRFIELD — The Solano County Public Health Division expects to see lower daily Covid-19 increases for the next few days, but has no reason to believe area residents are going to change pandemic-long their holiday habits at Christmas or New Year’s. Dr. Bela Matyas said the county appears to have cleared the Thanksgiving increases, so the daily disease count should level off for about a week. He said that prior to a spike of 265 new reported cases Thursday in Vacaville and a single-day total that approaches 500. “But I think a lot of people are planning family get-togethers for Christmas and Kwanzaa and New Year’s,� Matyas said in a phone interview Thursday. Christmas church services also have been on the radar of many counties in California, but the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled they are protected from government pandemic restrictions. The number of confirmed cases countywide since the start of the pandemic in March rose by 486 Thursday to 17,330; the number of hospitalizations decreased by four to
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Christmas shoppers line up outside of the Fairfield Walmart, Dec. 23. 118; the seven-day testing positivity rate was 20.9%; and the county’s available intensive care unit bed capacity increased from 20% Wednesday to 22% Thursday. ICU capacity across the state-designated 11-county Bay Area region stood at 9.2% Thursday, the state reports. The region includes the ninecounty Bay Area as well as Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. The one new death attributed at least in part to Covid-19 and reported Wednesday was a hospice patient at a care facility who was in his 80s, Matyas said. The fatality brought the county total to 95, a number that was unchanged on Christmas Eve.
The number of residents tested was reported Thursday at 159,358 – unchanged from Wednesday – while the number of active cases increased by 135 to 1,555. Vallejo added 71 cases Thursday and continues to have the most reported cases at 5,170, followed by Fairfield at 4,957 (+91), Vacaville at 4,185 (+265), Suisun City at 1,207 (+27) and Dixon at 1,138 (+19). Benicia had 469 cases (+9); Rio Vista had 143 (+4); and there were 61 (+0) cases reported in the unincorporated area of the county. Looking forward, the county will be shutting down its CARES Act-funding testing site Jan. 1 at the Dunnell Nature Park and Education Center in Fairfield but hopes to open a new state-operated site at
2001 Courage Drive. Matyas said the county also is negotiating the expansion of testing capacity at the McBride Senior Center in Vacaville and the Norman C. King Community Center in Vallejo. County offices closed at noon Thursday and will remain closed Friday in observance of the Christmas holiday. Solano Public Health does not post Covid-19 updates on weekends and holidays. The next update is scheduled Monday afternoon. Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of AfricanAmerican culture that started in 1966. It is held from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu. Glen Faison contributed to this report.
Solano DA gets $300,000 as part of Walgreens hazardous material case Daily Republic Staff
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FAIRFIELD — Walgreens Co. has agreed to pay $3.5 million for unlawful disposal of hazardous waste and failure to shred materials with confidential customer information. The Consumer/Environmental Crimes Unit of the Solano County District Attorney’s Office was part of the multijurisdictional task force that was part of the stipulated judgment reached Dec. 17, according to a statement released by the local District Attorney’s Office. The monetary settle-
ment includes just over $300,000 in penalties and costs to Solano County. The case was filed in Alameda County Superior Court. The stipulation states that Walgreens unlawfully disposed of the materials into company trash bins, and ultimately into area landfills, from 2013 to 2020. “The hazardous waste included items such as over-the-counter and prescription medication, electronic devices, batteries, aerosol products, cleaning agents, as well as other hazardous items generated through the com-
pany’s regular business activities,� the statement said. “This settlement also resolves allegations that Walgreens failed to shred or otherwise destroy customer records containing confidential information before disposal.� The $3.5 million consists of $2.8 million in civil penalties, $300,000 in supplemental environmental projects and $400,000 in reimbursement of investigativeandenforcementcosts. Walgreens also must employ four California-based compliance employees to oversee its hazardous waste compliance program and ensure
confidential consumer information is properly disposed of at all stores, the statement said. Walgreens owns about 600 pharmacy and retail facilities in California, five in Solano County. Other counties involved in the investigation included Monterey, Riverside, San Joaquin and Yolo, as well as the city attorney of Los Angeles. “Environmental protection remains a priority of the Solano County District Attorney’s Office,� Solano County District Attorney Krishna Abrams said in the statement.
County, city offices close for holidays Daily Republic Staff
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FAIRFIELD — Solano County offices closed at noon on Christmas Eve and will do so again on New Year’s Eve. City offices in Fairfield and Vacaville also closed Christmas Eve and will close Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
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FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield Suisun Rotary Club teamed up with Paradise Valley Estates and Portrero Hills Landfill to raise $6,000 in 20 minutes to fund local nonprofits and community service projects. The fundraiser was part of the Rotary’s annual Gift Auction in which teams of Rotarians bid on gift bags during their meeting. Usually the bags contain wine, gift cards or Christmas goodies for the teams to share.
This year, the gift bags instead contained $3,000 in charitable contributions made in the club’s name and funded by Paradise Valley Estates and Portrero. Paradise Valley Estates contributed $1,500 to the Fairfield Community Services Foundation for its coat, food and toy drives. Portrero gave $500 to Meals on Wheels for senior home meals and $1,000 to the Rotary Club for its community projects. The public is invited to attend Rotary meetings via Zoom every Tuesday starting again noon on Jan. 5.
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Here’s why mail is taking so long and your packages might be late Tribune Content Agency DETROIT — Robyn Sawyers was scanning a list of thousands of Christmas letters from U.S. Postal Service’s yearly Operation Santa, where people can read letters sent from low-income children and fulfill their holiday wishes. A 3-year-old girl from Kentucky’s letter seeking Barbie dolls, the same kind as her daughter’s, caught her eye. But when Sawyer went to ship the new dolls, even before the USPS’ recommended deadline, she was told there was no way it would get to the girl before Christmas. USPS is facing a historic volume of mail, which is swamping the postal service and other carriers as the pandemic drives people to shop online. According to the Washington Post, almost 19,000 of the agency’s 644,000 workers are under quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus. The shipping of the Covid-19 vaccine also may be impacting deliveries. And while some private carriers are turning away packages, USPS wrote in a statement to the Detroit Free Press that it is accepting “all volume” presented to them, which adds to their challenge of delivering during the holidays. “I know she’ll get them eventually,” Sawyer said, adding she was unsure why she had to pay a mail fee and two-day shipping. “But I feel really bad to think that she’s going to be there and maybe not get anything when they had assured us several times that if we met by the
The U.K. clinched a historic trade deal with the European Union, averting the threat of an acrimonious breakup and laying the foundations for a new relationship with its biggest and nearest commercial partner. Negotiators finalized the accord, which will complete Britain’s separation from the bloc, on Christmas Eve, days before the country is due to leave the bloc’s single market and customs union. “It was a long and winding road – but we have got a deal to show for it,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. “It is fair, it is a balanced deal and it is the right and responsible thing to do for both sides.” The agreement will allow for tariff and quotafree trade in goods after Dec. 31, but that won’t apply to the services industry – about 80% of the U.K. economy – or the financial
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A mail carrier loads a truck for delivery at a United States post office in Torrance, Aug. 26. 19th they would get there.” Items her husband ordered for their small lawn business earlier this month also have not arrived. “It’s just not going to happen for a lot of little kids that otherwise might not get anything else for Christmas,” Sawyers said. “I don’t know what’s going on with the Postal Service, but it just seems pretty unprecedented.” Sawyer shared her experiences on Twitter, joining thousands across the country using the hashtag #USPSdelays to discuss the slow deliveries during the holiday season. Some are also criticizing Postmaster Louis DeJoy, who cut costs and did not run new policies by the Postal Regulatory Commission as Postmasters generally do, which led to delays. USPS also faced changes that slowed mail during the summer, a move a judge called “a politically motivated attack” that hurt the post office’s efficiency before the Nov. 3 election.
Indivisible Michigan, a progressive organization, sent out a tweet saying the slow deliveries were not the fault of post carriers. “Your package isn’t going to make it on time,” the tweet reads. “Another failure of the Trump Presidency and Louis DeJoy defunding the post office.” According to WXYZ Detroit, packages and mail are from “wall to wall” in an Allen Park facility, something one union leader has never seen before in his 30 years of working. Keith Combs, American Postal Workers Union’s local president, said to WXYZ they reached out to leadership to prepare for season, but received no response. “Postal employees are so diligent in what they do, and feel like they need to do a great job all the time, as they do,” Combs told the station. “I’m getting calls from my members and employees saying this is a problem, we need to be better. And again, they’re doing such a great
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services sector. Firms exporting goods will also face a race to prepare for the return of customs and border checks at the year-end amid warnings of disruption at Britain’s ports. The deal comes after three days of chaos at the main crossing between Britain and France offered a reminder of how quickly blockages at the border can choke international trade. More than five turbulent years after a general election set off a chain reaction that would transform British politics and the country’s connections to the rest of Europe, the deal establishes a new framework for businesses on both sides of the Channel and frees the British Parliament from many of the constraints imposed by EU membership. For Boris Johnson, the architect of Brexit and the third prime minister since the 2016 vote to leave the EU, it marks another landmark just over 12 months
after he claimed a decisive mandate from voters with the promise to “get Brexit done.” With the electorate divided, public finances battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, and Scots pushing for a split from the rest of the U.K., the prime minister’s next challenge is to prove that the U.K. can flourish outside the EU’s single market and customs union, a status that puts it behind other non-members such as Norway and Switzerland when it comes to EU access. Businesses will still face border checks for which surveys have shown that they are unprepared, and consumers in Northern Ireland face the prospect of shortages of some goods as firms adjust to the new paperwork. In a worst-case scenario, Johnson’s government itself has warned of a 7,000-long line of trucks.
job with trying to get this mail delivered. But it’s the people who are appointed over them that are not doing a great job in making sure that’s happening.” The USPS said that it is facing pressure due to a “historic record of holiday volume this season.” “This negative impact is compounded by the temporary employee shortage due to the Covis-19 surge, as well as ongoing capacity challenges with airlifts and trucking for moving this historic volume of mail,” it said. “Amid the historic volume, the Postal Service continues to flex its network, including making sure the right equipment is available to sort, process and deliver a historic volume of mail and packages this holiday season. Our entire Operations team, from collections, to processing to delivery, worked throughout this past weekend and continues to work around the clock to address the historic volume.”
LEXINGTON, Ky. — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday the pardon of Christopher 2X, a Louisville activist who previously faced and federal state drug offenses. Christopher 2X, formerly known as Christopher Anthony Bryant, “battled a severe addiction to both cocaine and marijuana” for about 20 years, White House officials said in a statement. He was last released from prison over 20 years ago. Christopher 2X was convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine in 1985 and sentenced to three years of prison time plus five years probation, according to the Department of Justice. He was convicted of violating his parole and probation terms four times after being released from prison on his first conviction. His last violation was in 1992, according to the Department of Justice. “Mr. II X has become an acknowledged community leader in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky,” Kayleigh McEnany, the White House press secretary, said in a statement. “Today, Mr. II X runs a non-profit organization, Game Changers, which is dedicated to guiding youth to productive, meaningful lives. “He is also widely credited as a trusted voice of reason and peace in Louisville that both sides turn to if tensions
arise between the police and local community.” Game Changers focuses on early childhood education in order to prevent gun violence, according to the non-profit’s website. Christopher 2X was pardoned by former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin in 2019, which wiped out his state-level offense. Trump’s pardon wiped out his federal cocaine offenses as well. Christopher 2X said he was “extremely grateful” to receive Trump’s pardon in a statement released Wednesday. “I’ve worked hard for the past 20 years for peace and justice and to help those impacted by gun violence, especially children,” Christopher 2X said. “I’m proud to continue this work which is needed more than ever.” He thanked Sen. Rand Paul and former U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Rob Givens for their support. He also thanked Spalding University President Tori Murden McClure and Dr. J. David Richardson, University of Louisville Hospital’s chief of surgery. Paul was one of the vocal supporters of Christopher 2X’s pardon, and he took to social media to applaud Trump’s decision. “As someone who made a choice to change his life for the better and then dedicated that life to lifting up his community, there is truly no one more deserving of this honor,” Paul said of Christopher 2X.
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Tribune Content Agency WASHINGTON — A surprise scuffle over pandemic relief is set to run up against a crucial federal funding deadline next week as Democrats side with President Donald Trump in his demand for $2,000 payments to most Americans and Republicans take up his criticism of government spending. Republicans on Thursday objected to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer’s attempt to replace the $600 payments in the latest pandemic relief legislation with the $2,000 payments Trump said he wants. Democrats will try again Dec. 28, with a similar new bill that will be put to a full vote on the House floor. “House and Senate Democrats have repeatedly fought for bigger checks for the American people, which House and Senate Republicans have repeatedly rejected – first, during our negotiations when they said that they would not go above $600 and now, with this act of callousness on the Floor,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement Thursday. The standoff over stimulus payments comes after months of intense negotiations finally yielded a compromise to inject $900 billion into the U.S. economy -- including forgivable loans for small businesses, supplemental unemployment benefits, support for renters facing eviction and funds for vaccine distribution. Those measures were combined with $1.4 trillion in annual government spending, and now the entire package is in limbo. A lthough Trump hasn’t explicitly said he would veto the legislation, if he doesn’t sign the bill by Monday night, the government -- now operating under temporary funding – would begin a partial shutdown starting on Tuesday. The House may attempt to pass another stopgap funding measure on Monday if Trump hasn’t acted. The president tweeted a video Tuesday criticizing the $2.3 trillion bill. His call for $2,000 payments, which most Republicans rejected as too costly, surprised GOP lawmakers. Trump left Washington Wednesday to spend Christmas at his Mar-a-Lago golf club in Florida. “Republicans in Congress and the White House can’t agree on what they want,” Hoyer told reporters Thursday at the Capitol. “Surely, the president of the United States, whether he is in Mar-aLago or someplace else, ought to empathize with the suffering and apprehension and deep angst people are feeling this Christmas Eve.” Sen. Roy Blunt, a member of the GOP leadership, said there were not enough Republican votes in the Senate to pass the $2,000 payments. “I hope the president looks at this again and reaches that conclusion that the best thing to do is to sign the bill,” Blunt told reporters. The House will reconvene Monday to vote on the Cash Act, a bill introduced by Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal to increase stimulus checks to $2,000.
WASHINGTON — House leaders spent the morning of Christmas Eve rejecting each others’ attempts to address President Donald Trump’s concerns about the omnibus spending and coronavirus relief package, leaving the bill in the same precarious position it’s been in since Trump’s Tuesday night Twitter riposte. House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer sought to pass legislation that would boost the size of tax rebates in the massive year-end bill that cleared Monday night from $600 to $2,000, to try to meet one Trump demand. But because House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy had not agreed to give unanimous consent in advance, the chair could not entertain the request. Virginia Rep. Rob Wittman, representing
McCarthy on the floor, offered the Republican alternative, to cut the State Department and foreign aid appropriations title from the package and replace it with a stopgap bill for those programs. Democrats had not agreed to that unanimous consent request, and it too was not entertained. The attempts to pass the bills before a mostly empty chamber were largely for show, with each side knowing the other’s request wouldn’t be entertained. But they reflected a real sense of anxiety about Trump’s stance on the omnibus, with unemployment assistance to millions expiring the day after Christmas and government funding set to expire Monday at midnight. The pro forma session stalemate leaves Trump’s threats against the omnibus and virus aid lingering into the Christmas
holiday. Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement Thursday morning after the pro forma kabuki dance that she’d call up the direct payments bill again Monday, this time for a roll call vote. But the GOP-controlled Senate appears unlikely to take that up. At the end of her statement, Pelosi offered the only clear way out of a mess that could leave millions of households without financial relief, states without vaccine distribution funds and the government shut down through the start of the new year. “ H o p e f u l ly by [Monday] the President will have already signed the bipartisan and bicameral legislation to keep government open and to deliver coronavirus relief,” the California Democrat said. Hoyer told reporters at a news conference after
the floor show Thursday that Pelosi was involved in ongoing discussions with the administration, including Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. He said Democrats were discussing the potential need for another stopgap bill to keep the government open and they would make a decision Monday about how to move forward if Trump has not signed the omnibus.“We’re not going to let the government shut down,” Hoyer said. Trump stunned Washington when he tweeted a video Tuesday night calling the omnibus, which his aides earlier said he would sign, a “disgrace.” He didn’t explicitly threaten a veto, but made a number of demands that are unlikely to be met in the waning days of the 116th Congress. The omnibus is still being enrolled so it’s not yet been sent to the pres-
ident, but that’s expected Thursday or Friday. Once the measure is presented to Trump, he has three choices: sign it, veto it or withhold his signature and trigger a pocket veto. A pocket veto occurs when the president does not sign a bill and Congress adjourns during the the 10-day window, excluding Sundays, the Constitution provides for a veto. When Congress has adjourned, there is no way for the executive branch to return the bill, so it does not become law. The 116th Congress will be forced to adjourn sine die at noon Jan. 3 when the 117th begins. That occurs before the end of the 10-day window, putting the pocket veto in play. The House and Senate are already planning to return to the Capitol next week to attempt to override Trump’s veto of the annual defense authorization bill.
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Judge dismisses GOP lawsuit to limit Georgia ballot drop box hours Tribune Content Agency ATLANTA — A Fulton County judge dismissed a Republican Party lawsuit Thursday that tried to close absentee ballot drop boxes after normal business hours. Superior Court Judge Kimberly Esmond Adams’ ruling allows voters to continue using drop boxes 24 hours a day under video surveillance until polls close for the U.S. Senate runoffs Jan. 5. She rejected the case after an online court hearing. The decision is the latest defeat for Republicans who have filed a series of lawsuits in the wake of the presidential election seeking to invalidate its results or change election procedures in the runoffs. None of these lawsuits has been successful in federal or state courts in Georgia. The lawsuit from the Republican National
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Find joy this Christmas season with holiday-themed poems Dear Readers: “Had a carrot nose. Wishing you all a joyous “Along end to the holidays. came a bunny. Enjoy these holiday“And what themed poems. do you suppose? “Santa” “That hungry (author unknown) little bunny, “Two “Looking merry blue eyes for some lunch, “A very little nose “Ate that little Annie Lane “A long snowy beard snowman’s nose, Dear Annie “And “Nibble, cheeks like a rose nibble, crunch!” “A round, chubby man Little Pine Tree “A big, bulging pack (author unknown) “Hurrah for old Santa “I’m a little pine tree “We’re glad “As you can see, he’s come back!” “All the other pine trees “Five Little Reindeer” “Are bigger than me. (author unknown) “Maybe when I grow up, “Five little reindeer “Then I’ll be playing in the snow “A great big merry “The first one said, ‘Can you Christmas tree!” see my nose glow?’ “Little Tree” “The second one said, (e.e. cummings) ‘Listen to me sing!’ “little tree “The third one said, ‘I can “little silent Christmas tree hear the bells ring.’ “you are so little “The fourth one said, ‘Let’s “you are more like a flower eat the pie!’ “who found you in “The fifth one said, ‘I’m the green forest ready to fly.’ “and were you very sorry “Then clomp to come away? went their hooves “see I will comfort you “And the snow fell white “because you “As the five little reindeer smell so sweetly flew out of sight.” “I will kiss your cool bark “A Peppermint “and hug you safe and tight Stick” (anonymous) “just as your mother would, “Oh, I took a lick? of my “only don’t be afraid peppermint stick? “look the spangles “And I thought it “that sleep all the year tasted yummy. in a dark box “It used to be? on my “dreaming of being taken Christmas tree? out and allowed to shine, “But now it’s in my tummy!” “the balls the chains red “A Chubby Little and gold the fluffy threads, Snowman” (anonymous) “put up your little arms “A chubby little snowman, “and i’ll give them all
Horoscopes ARIES (March 21-April 19). Merriness will have to do with observing, connecting and accepting reality while letting go of anything that doesn’t fit or serve it. The comfort and the joy come from saying “yes” to what is. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ve a gift for holding a moment with exactly the right amount of strength. You don’t squeeze, nor do you lend a floppy grip. You cup with care, and the graceful minutes breathe like perched birds in your steady hand. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The peace in your heart is not from circumstances settling, people agreeing or things suddenly going your way; rather, it comes on the wings of a realization that reality has its own kind of perfection. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your sweet connections, offset by equally lovely spaces, form lovely patterns over this day, a day that promises to give you joyful memories for years to come. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The creative spirit vibrates through even the most mundane tasks, and it elevates the more inventive moments to the realm
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to you to hold “every finger shall have its ring “and there won’t be a single place dark or unhappy . . .” “Winter-Time” (Robert Louis Stevenson) “Late lies the wintry sun a-bed, “A frosty, fiery sleepy-head; “Blinks but an hour or two; and then, “A blood-red orange, sets again. “Before the stars have left the skies, “At morning in the dark I rise; “And shivering in my nakedness, “By the cold candle, bathe and dress. “Close by the jolly fire I sit “To warm my frozen bones a bit; “Or with a reindeersled, explore “The colder countries round the door. “When to go out, my nurse doth wrap “Me in my comforter and cap; “The cold wind burns my face, and blows “Its frosty pepper up my nose. “Black are my steps on silver sod; “Thick blows my frosty breath abroad; “And tree and house, and hill and lake, “Are frosted like a wedding-cake.” Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com.
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Today’s birthday When you were small, you couldn’t have imagined this current version of you. Had you met, it would have been like meeting a foreigner from an exotic land. Your reality can be better than dreams – a theme that will keep repeating for you. Virgo and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 40, 22, 1 and 19.
of events worthy of an angel choir soundtrack. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You give something tender to the moment and teach others, through your example, a style of engagement that nurtures and fortifies the childlike spirit inside us all. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your drive to contribute to the group is a wonder. It’s not just your immediate circle you care for either, as you see the whole of humanity as partially your responsibility. Your best work will be aimed at fulfilling a deadline. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).
This doesn’t unfold in the expected way, and yet, your preparation pays off. What happens is much more playful, humorous, quirky and delicious than you imagined it would be. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). You’ll be fulfilled by aspects of the day you could not have anticipated would bring you that intake of breath and rush of emotion to remind you of your shared humanity. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). Your faith in life’s process will be fortified. You’ll be presented with comforting news and gestures that wrap you in the warmth of belonging. Still, it’s what you give that fulfills you the most. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18). If, at the end of this day, you were asked to sing out the highlights, it would be a rollicking opera indeed, merry, jubilant and worthy of “bravo” cries from a standing audience. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Mirth will come easily to you. It’s a matter of cutting the rope and throwing the sandbags over the edge. The mood sails up and up, giving you the most glorious view of your current landscape.
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change when I give the answer on Friday, Jan. 29. The other answers will be on Jan. 30. 2. Propose an auction for this deal, West being the dealer. 3. Look only at the East hand. North opens one spade. What should East do? 4. Look only at the South hand. North opens one diamond, and East passes. What should South respond? 5. Look only at the West hand. East opens one spade, and South doubles. What should West do? 6. Look only at the North hand. West opens seven spades, all pass. What should North lead? Two of Japan’s poetic forms are haiku and senryu. Each contains three lines, no two of which rhyme, the first containing five syllables; the second, seven; and the last, five. Haiku is usually about nature. Senryu is the same, except not about nature. So, please compose one or more senryu SEASON’S GREETINGS with a bridge theme. is a possibility to give you the WITH A JAPANESE TWIST idea:Here “If you wish to ask / For the aces I hope all of my readers have a really partner holds / Trot out the old Black.” fun time over the holidays despite the But I’m sure that you can think of pandemic. something much more imaginative. Now for the regular annual Mail your entry to Phillip Alder, c/o competition plus a ghost of Christmas Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Past, 20 years ago. Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64106 1. How should South play in four to arrive by Jan. 23, 2021. Or email it spades after West leads a trump, and to phillip@bridgeforeveryone.com. East follows suit? Do not be influenced by the given East-West hands. They will COPYRIGHT: 2020, UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE
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Runs: Courtemanche plans his first run on Christmas Day From Page One half-marathons. Mentally, he sees it as an opportunity to remind locals of his stepson Matt Garcia’s message of the importance of youth involvement. He also seeks sponsors with proceeds benefitting the Matt Garcia Foundation, which, due to Covid-19, was not able to host its major fundraiser, a golf tournament. The tournament often raised as much as $25,000. Cour temanche is working closely with Nature of Sound and the Solano Anti-Traffic Coalition to secure emergency shelter operations for homeless youth as well as affordable housing. Christmas Day, his first run, is dedicated to Tay Little, who died in 2014 in a car crash. Her boyfriend, Demaria Harge, a Fair-
field resident, was given 30 years to life for her death and the death of her unborn daughter. “Taylor is my big sister,” Cierra Padilla wrote in an email. “She was very quiet and had a small laugh but she stood very proud and bold – this beautiful dark skin with long arms and legs.” She remembers her sister’s “beautiful hands.” “What’s funny is when I received the photos from her accident – she was stuck in the car and the first thing I saw was her hand. In the midst of this terrible tragedy that seemed so unimaginable the only thing that made it real for me was seeing that hand,” Padilla wrote. Little left her grandparents when she was 17 and started running with guys she met at Solano Community College. “She got involved with
prostitution and lived between motel rooms, cars, the occasional apartment which never lasted long, and nights on our mom’s couch when she needed time. It was a constant worry,” Padilla wrote. “She’d call in the middle of the night needing to be rescued, she’d call from jail, she’d call scared in the projects where we grew up in Rodeo, needing a ride.” Padilla shared how she woke up one day having dreamt her sister was pregnant. “And I just knew it was Taylor,” she said. “I shouted, ‘She’s pregnant!’ ” Padilla was certain the baby would save her sister’s life. Little started coming home more. Padilla would call her daily. Little enrolled in nursing school. On April 24, 2014, she and her boyfriend were on their way home from Los Angeles.
“Tay began texting and calling for help, saying Harge had been beating her, drinking and dragged her back into the car when she tried to get out at a gas station,” Padilla wrote. Padilla called the California Highway Patrol. CHP officer A responded to a report of domestic violence in a car heading north on Interstate 5. He saw Harge’s brown Lexus speed by traveling about 110 miles per hour, with speeds reaching 130 mph. The Lexus veered to the right from the left lane before speeding down a ramp to the Howard Road/Ingram Creek Road exit. The Lexus then sideswiped a pickup before overturning onto its roof. “At 5 p.m. the man in black showed up to my house looking for my mom but ended up delivering the news to me . . .
Taylor was gone and my life had changed forever,” Padilla wrote. Courtemanche was the first person Padilla called. “He led my sister’s service and he helped cover the cost for her cremation,” Padilla wrote. Cindy Bradford, Little and Padilla’s mother, also celebrates her birthday Dec. 25. “Bringing awareness to this issue . . . it means the world to me. If just one daughter, one son, one sister can be saved through awareness – I’d run a thousand miles,” Courtemanche said. Courtemanche said he’s networking with neighboring counties to gather data on human trafficking. To stop the number from growing, the cycle needs to be broken, giving individuals the tools for success, he said. “The bulk of (home-
lessness) is generational,” Courtemanche said. Two members of the Matt Garcia Foundation board of directors will accompany Courtemanche on his runs, which he hopes to begin at 6 a.m. and end about three hours later. One of them is Zachary Young, who in 2016 rode his bike across the country. Courtemanche will run Saturday in Benicia, Sunday in Vallejo, Monday in Dixon, Tuesday in Vacaville, Wednesday in Suisun City and finish on New Year’s Eve in Fairfield. To learn more, and to sponsor Courtemanche, visit https://mattgarciafoundation.org. You can learn more about the shelter concept Courtemanche and Nature of Sound hope to bring to Solano County at https:// bit.ly/2KRyFkH.
Focus: ‘The Way Home’ initiative From Page One homeless programs, after all, is to reduce the number of chronically homeless residents. The answer, the city hopes, is “The Way Home” initiative. The concept, La Bar said, is to design services that are more flexible and can address an individual’s specific needs. It also targets the various levels of housing that will be needed, from emergency shelters and transitional housing, and ultimately, permanent housing. A simple example of meeting an individual need, she said, was a recent case in which the owners of a motor home became stranded near the Fairfield Transportation Center. They were stuck there for days. As it turned out, all they needed was a flat tire fixed, but they did not have the resources themselves. More complicated are those individuals who, even if placed in a permanent housing situation, will still need services provided to function. La Bar said she knows of one man who has been on the streets for 15 years and has substantial issues stemming from substance abuse and mental health issues. The extremes of those examples shows why a cookiecutter homeless program will always fail. La Bar said it is also critical that the city break down the silo walls, both inside the city, but just as importantly, between the various cities in the county.
A little history The city began to delve into the homeless problem more seriously in 2016, developing a four-part strategy. “But what we found is we have been reactive rather than proactive,” La Bar said. So the city, with the help of
Sean Quinn, who had returned as the interim city manager, developed the Housing Services Department to address all the housing needs of the city. The idea was to pull from all the city departments those elements that dealt with housing issues and put it under a single administrative roof. “Part of all things housing,” La Bar emphasized, “includes dealing with housing the homeless.” Stefan Chatwin, who started his duties as city manager Dec. 30, 2019, then created the Homeless Services Division. “So the Homeless Services Division has to work with all the departments because you can’t address homelessness without working with the Housing Department, the Police Department, Public Works . . .,” La Bar said. The city developed a taxi program in which it paid for the cost of transporting recently released jail inmates back to their home cities. The Police Department’s Homeless Intervention Team is designed to make direct contact with the homeless, and help where it can, but typically with immediate and basic needs. The Homeless Engagement and Response Team was added to bring what the city has idealized as a “compassionate but firm” approach to cleaning up homeless encampments. The program has been criticized by some homeless advocates who accuse the city of taking away things the people need to survive on the streets without actually helping the individuals. In some cases, the critics said, the city has thrown away those individuals’ personal belongings. All of these efforts were created, to some extent, out of the city’s Quality of Life Task
Force, which was formed in 2015 to address graffiti and other aesthetic issues. The hard realities of the homeless population, as they began to scar the downtown area and other parts of the city with used needles, garbage, fecal waste and other health and safety issues, became a concern for that task force. As the problems grew, merchants and other business owner began to complain that the homeless were hurting their businesses because customers did not want to navigate through the mess, or they were afraid of the homeless themselves. Clearly a new approach was needed.
Moving forward There are some essential platforms from which the new “The Way Home” philosophy will progress. n Protect the health and safety of Fairfield residents. n Increase housing opportunities and displacement support. “We really need to focus on helping people maintain their housing with rental (and services) assistance,” La Bar said. n Strengthen the system of care in the programs. n Improve public policy and community engagement. La Bar described community engagement as educating the public about homelessness and what needs to be done to permanently reduce the problem. Improving public policy, she said, means working with county and, most particularly, state representatives. “We need to have a stronger voice,” La Bar said. n Strengthen regional capacity. “Talking about working in silos, the cities of Solano County work in silos,” said La Bar, who said that needs to end so there
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Homeless Intervention Team officer Joe Uchishiba holds the hand of an unidentified woman in Allan Witt Park, while on patrol, Sept. 9, 2015. is a regional approach to solving what many agree is a regional homeless problem. One initiative Fairfield is looking at is developing a navigation center. It is a one-stop center where individuals can get off the streets, get services and transition into more permanent housing. Vallejo and the county are working on one in that city. It is fashioned after the San Francisco model and will be able to accommodate up to 125 individuals. Fairfield Councilman Rick Vaccaro has proposed converting the Shelter Inc. site on Beck Avenue into a navigation center. “This is a project that we have kicked off,” La Bar said. “They (Shelter Solano) are 100% on board. They have a lot of the (necessary) services already so it really is a feasible model,” La Bar said. One of the advantages, she said, is that the county and other cities are already invested in the shelter, and with the right funding, a navigation center could better utilize the bed space available there. The ongoing study will help with that analysis, too. Ultimately, the study will help the city understand how many emergency shelter beds
are needs, what kind of transitional housing is needed, and it will address permanent housing as well. Fairfield also expects to receive a state allocation of $390,000 in each of the next five years, $250,000 of which will got toward emergency shelter needs, and $100,000 toward affordable housing. The city also released a request for proposals for qualified organizations to receive that funding. It, too, will be distributed on an annual basis. One of possible recipients would be the BayNorth Project by the BayNorth Church of Christ. The church is already a partner with the city, using CARES Act funding to provide a temporary emergency shelter for the homeless, which also includes three meals a day and a snack. But the Rev. Sam Morris and the church have added a case management layer through private sources that provides life and job skills training, job and housing searches and counseling, therapy and treatment as needed. “From my perspective, I don’t think this will be successful unless there is long-term transitional housing with wrap-around services,” La Bar said.
Church: Helping homeless residents become self-sufficient From Page One The church also served more than 700 meals at Thanksgiving. “This is a project we entered into to show our city and our community what we could do if we put our heads down and served the homeless population,” said the Rev. Sam Morris, the pastor at BayNorth for the past 12 years. “We are actually a partner with the city,” he said, crediting new City Manager Stefan Chatwin for his commit-
ment to the work. Fairfield paid the church $575,000 in CARES Act funds to run the BayNorth Project, a program to shelter up to 50 individuals – including some families – and to provide them food, said Kim Wright, the director of the program. She has been with the church for three years when the church first started its own homeless program. That included leading the charge recently to have the city pass an ordinance which
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allows churches to provide emergency shelters. But the church did not stop at its obligation to provide three daily meals and a snack, and a safe place to stay. Wright said the program also has a case management element that focuses on developing life skills, job skills, job and housing searches and counseling, therapy and treatments for those who have substance abuse or other issues. “What we found is we have a mental health crisis, not a homeless crisis,” Wright said. The ultimate goal, as was Thomson’s with the Tiny Shelter pilot project, is help those homeless residents become self-sufficient, again. The county Behavioral Health Division has provided some assessments for those who come to the church, but the vast majority of the case management costs are covered through donations and other private resources, Wright said. Wright said one of the
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Tuff Sheds, the brand of storage sheds pictured here, will be used at BayNorth Church of Christ in Fairfield. women who came to the church developed her skills to the point of getting two jobs related to the church program, and now works at Travis Air Force Base and has been placed in permanent housing. Another man came to the church with more troubling issues related to his alcoholism. “He just celebrated his 60th day of sobriety,” Wright said. She said of all the individuals who come to the church, the program has had about a 30% success
rate in reconnecting them with family or finding other housing arrangements, as well as job-related assistance. “So basically we are able to help the whole person,” Wright said. While the church has had a homeless outreach program for three years, the BayNorth Project started in September, and the Roomkey Project in May at the Travelodge in Cordelia. The CARES Act funding was set to end at the close of 2020, but
Morris said the church is looking to extend its shelter program. The Tiny Shelters, which are expected to be installed in the near future, will be part of that effort. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has authorized reimbursement for non-congregate shelter through the duration of the Covid-19 emergency, including California’s Project Roomkey. Thomson said sending the sheds to Fairfield was not what he had hoped would come out of the Tiny Shelter plan, but he is happy they are being put to the intended use. “And the money donated for the Tiny Shelters, we contacted the people who made the donations and no one wanted their money back,” Thomson said. The donations amounted to about $20,000. “They told us to use the money for what it was intended for,” Thomson said.
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Meals: Veterans fill volunteer role From Page One veterans of the Air Force and other branches of the service. Each seemed to wear a smile, too. “This morning, we all said, ‘Let the chaos begin,’ � said Upton, whose husband, father and grandfather are veterans of the U.S. armed forces. Jewell said there are typically up to 200 volunteers involved each year, and many from the community. But more veterans are filling those roles this year. Among the volunteers were members of the Air Force Sergeants Association from Travis Air Force Base. Dave Trimingham, commander of the local Disabled American Veterans, also was volunteering, as he has for many years. He was part of the assembly line, carrying four meal containers on a tray from one
station to the next, and at each stop, another volunteer added a part of the meal. Trimingham said he misses interacting with the veterans and others who would normally come into the veterans hall for their meals. John Aldridge, 67, of Fairfield, is retired from the Air Force where he worked in air transportation, “loading planes and unloading planes . . . people and cargo,� including time at Travis Air Force Base. Aldridge said he was a bit under the weather Thursday, so even had the hall been open, he may not have been able to attend in person. But when in better health, that is what he prefers. “In past years, to me, it’s been more of a get-together and not so much for the meal,� said Aldridge, who added that he certainly is thankful for the meals as well, including the one delivered to him this year.
“But I got to see people, socialize,� he said. Those connections, Jewell said, are what she misses most – especially the veteran-to-veteran interactions. “But we know they are getting a warm meal in their tummies, and they will be back next year,� said Trimingham, who served in the Air Force from 1981 to 2002 and is a Desert Storm combat veteran. Wait until next year seemed to be on the lips of many. Still, there was lots of mobile joy being spread. Toys provided by the Vacaville Fire Department also went out to a select number of good little boys and good little girls. But there was no Santa arriving at the hall on a city fire truck, and St. Nick’s youthful elves who passed out the gifts to the children at the hall, were missing, too. “That’s what I miss,�
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Volunteers Peggy Mobley, left, and Keetra Upton pack boxes of food to distribute to those in need at the Vacaville Veterans Memorial Building, Thursday. Jewell said. Work actually started days in advance as the food was prepared by even more volunteers. That work comes on the heels of the veterans group providing Thanksgiving dinners as well. In addition to the veterans they serve, homeless residents and
others also get meals. “We don’t turn anyone away,� Trimingham said. Jewell said the success of the program reaches out beyond the veterans hall and volunteers. “As usual, the citizens of Vacaville were very generous; they always are,� she said.
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Why George Kittle will play for 49ers Saturday
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Despite playoffs out of reach Tribune Content Agency All-Pro tight end George Kittle is going to come back from his foot injury and play against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday despite the 49ers being eliminated from postseason contention, the team announced Thursday. It’s about pride for Kittle, and clearly he’s not giving credence to the ideas it’s unwise to risk injury in a lost season or San Francisco should try to lose to get a higher draft pick. The final two games are against the Cardinals and Seahawks, two divisional foes that have dealt the 49ers losses earlier this season. “I’m coming back because I have a very sour taste in my mouth,” Kittle said over Zoom from Arizona Thursday. “I hate losing football games and I hate when I don’t perform at a high level. So ending on an injury is not very fun. “So the fact that I get two opportunities, espe-
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Will C. Wood High graduate Carson Strong was named Famous Idaho Potato Bowl MVP after throwing for 271
yards and five touchdowns in Nevada’s 38-27 victory in Boise, Idaho, Tuesday.
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Carson Strong wasted no time in validating his selection as Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year. The Will C. Wood High graduate threw for five touchdowns and was named Famous Idaho Potato Bowl MVP in leading the University of Nevada football team to a 38-27 victory, Tuesday. It was the seventh bowl victory for the Wolf Pack (7-2) with the 11-point margin of victory their largest in a bowl game ever. Strong completed 22-of-28 passes for 271 yards with TD tosses of 11, 23, 44,
Strong completed 22-of-28 passes for 271 yards with TD tosses of 11, 23, 44, 2 and 21 yards, connecting on his first nine throws for 150 yards and three scores. 2 and 21 yards, connecting on his first nine throws for 150 yards and three scores. For the season Strong completed 70.1 percent of his passes (249-of-355) for 2,858 yards with 27 touchdowns and just four interceptions, averaging 317.6 yards per game. Brandon Talton (Vacaville) had a tough time dealing with the
windy conditions in Boise, Idaho, missing a 32-yard field goal attempt and two of his four extra-point tries. On the season, the MWC first-team selection connected on 15-of-18 of his field goal tries with a long of 49 yards. Oregon State (2-5) wrapped up its season with a 46-33 loss to Arizona State. The Beavers scored first to
go up 7-0, but gave up 26 unanswered points and never got closer than 11 the rest of the way. Jake Levengood (Vacaville) started at left guard for OSU as he did in all seven games, during which the Beavers averaged 197.6 yards per game rushing, 211.3 passing and 408.9 total.
NFL Jason Verrett (Rodriguez) missed the San Francisco 49ers’ 41-33 loss to the Dallas Cowboys with an illness, snapping a streak of 11 straight starts. Mykal Walker (Vacaville) had a solo tackle for See Alumni, Page B11
cially against division opponents, to let them know that I’m still here and I will be for multiple years to come, I’m really excited about that to get this chance to play for the next two weeks.” Kittle fractured the cuboid bone in his foot during the Nov. 1 loss in Seattle. He began practicing before last week’s game against the Dallas Cowboys where he worked primarily on the scout team. He was integrated back with the starting offense this week and looked good enough to head coach Kyle Shanahan that he didn’t hesitate to activate Kittle for Saturday. “He’s probably one of the healthiest guys we have right now, the freshest,” Shanahan said. “(He) had two good weeks of practice, feels great after it. So we wouldn’t put him out at all if there was any risk of re-injuring this or it wasn’t healed.” See Kittle, Page B2
Tua Tagovailoa appreciates friendship with Marcus Mariota Both could make history in Dolphins-Raiders matchup Tribune Content Agency Long before they took the college football world by storm and their NFL careers began, Tua Tagovailoa will never forget when he first met fellow Hawaiian and Samoan quarterback Marcus Mariota. It was during a football camp at St. Louis School in Honolulu, which became the high school alma mater for both players. Some of the older participants at the camp wondered why Tagovailoa, who was just a fourth grader at the time, was throwing alongside them. But Mariota believed Tagovailoa belonged. And that set off a
friendship that has lasted ever since, and could be the focus of Saturday night’s game between the Miami Dolphins and Las Vegas Raiders. “At the time, Marcus was really big in the college football realm. He was at Oregon. He was a big role model for a lot of us kids back home, but I think fourth grade when I first met him at a football camp, man, [he was] just a humble guy, a hard worker,” Tagovailoa said of Mariota this week. “I went and threw with the high schoolers at fourth grade. Everyone was wondering, ‘Why are you throwing with us, you’re a fourth grader.’ Marcus kind of took me See History, Page B2
Alabama has 2 Heisman Trophy finalists, Najee Harris 5th in voting
Walton says starting Bagley can help Kings become team ‘we want to be’
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A l aba m a’s bid for a third Heisman Trophy winner will include two finalists. Receiver DeVonta Smith and quarterback Mac Jones make up the first Crimson Tide duo to get what’s typically a trip to New York. The two were named finalists Thursday evening
along with Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Florida quarterback Kyle Trask. Alabama running back Najee Harris was fifth in the voting in a new twist added to the finalist announcement on ESPN. The winner will be announced Jan. 5 on ESPN in a ceremony held virtually instead of Times Square because of the
Covid-19 pandemic. This 2020 Heisman race has been among the more fascinating in recent memory with different names emerging as favorites at different points in the season. Lawrence was the presumptive preseason winner but fell from that perch when he missed See Trophy, Page B2
Kings coach Luke Walton made the decision to start Marvin Bagley III at power forward in Wednesday’s season opener against the Denver Nuggets based on the organization’s belief in what Bagley can become. The Kings brought Bagley along slowly during his rookie campaign and
then spent most of his sophomore season nursing him back to health. Walton acknowledged Bagley must keep working to master team concepts after missing so much time, but the wait is over. Now it’s time to find out what the Kings can be with Bagley in the starting lineup. “We want to be an athletic, fast, versatile team on both ends of the court,
and Marvin is somebody that can hopefully get us there,” Walton said. “And we know that with his limited time and even coming into a shortened camp, he’s got to get a much better understanding of how we’re doing it, but we feel excited about the fact that he can help get us there and he can See Kings, Page B11
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Kittle: Beathard was college roommate
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Friday’s TV sports Basketball College •Wisconsin at Michigan St., Chs. 2, 40, (KTXL), 9:30 a.m. •Maryland at Purdue, FS1, 11:30 a.m. •Michigan at Nebraska, BIG TEN, 3 p.m. •Iowa at Minnesota, BIG TEN, 5 p.m. NBA •New Orleans at Miami, ESPN, 9 a.m. •Golden State at Milwaukee, Chs. 7, 10, 11:30 a.m. •Brooklyn at Boston, Chs. 7, 10, 2 p.m. •Dallas at L.A. Lakers, Chs. 7, 10, ESPN, 5 p.m. •L.A. Clippers at Denver, ESPN, 7:30 p.m. Football College •Camellia Bowl, Marshall vs. Buffalo, ESPN, 11:30 a.m. NFL •Minnesota at New Orleans, Chs. 2, 40 (KTXL), NFL, Amazon, 1:30 p.m.
Saturday’s TV sports Basketball College •Houston at Central Florida, Chs. 7, 10, 9 a.m. •Kentucky at Louisville, ESPN, 10 a.m. •Gonzaga vs. Virginia, Chs. 5, 13, 1 p.m. •Texas Southern at LSU, SEC, 2 p.m. NBA •Atlanta at Memphis, NBATV, 2 p.m. •Philadelphia at New York, NBATV, 4:30 p.m. •Houston at Portland, NBATV, 7 p.m. •Phoenix at Sacramento, NBCSCA, 7 p.m. (Vacaville only) Boxing •Marcos Hernandez vs. Alantez Fox, FS1, 3 p.m. •David Morrell Jr. vs. Mike Gavronski, Chs. 2, 40 (KTXL), 5 p.m. Football College •SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, Louisiana vs. Texas-San Antonio, Chs. 7, 10, 12:30 p.m. •Lending Tree Bowl, Western Kentucky vs. Georgia State, ESPN, 12:30 p.m. •FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl, Liberty vs. Coastal Carolina, ESPN, 4:30 p.m. NFL •Tampa Bay at Detroit, NFL, 10 a.m. •San Francisco at Arizona, Amazon, 1:30 p.m. •Miami at Las Vegas, NFL, 5:15 p.m. Golf •Payne Valley Cup, GOLF, 1 p.m. Soccer •Premier League, Leicester City vs. Manchester United, NBCSN, 4 a.m. •Super Lig, Ankaragusu vs. Besiktas, BEIN, 5:55 a.m. •Premier League, Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace, NBCSN, 6:30 a.m. •Super Lig, Trabzonspor vs. Galatasaray, BEIN, 7:55 a.m. •Premier League, Arsenal vs. Chelsea, Ch. 3, 9:30 a.m. •Premier League, Manchester City vs. Newcastle, NBCSN, noon •Premier League, W. Ham vs. Brighton, NBCSN, 6 a.m. (Sun.)
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New Orleans at Carolina, 10 a.m. Miami at Buffalo, 10 a.m. Arizona at L.A. Rams, 1:25 p.m. Las Vegas at Denver, 1:25 p.m. END REGULAR SEASON
NFL American Conference East W L T Pct. PF PA 11 3 0 .786 407 340 9 5 0 .643 352 257 6 8 0 .429 289 301 1 13 0 .071 206 413 North W L T Pct. PF PA x-Pittsburgh 11 3 0 .786 366 264 Cleveland 10 4 0 .714 368 374 Baltimore 9 5 0 .643 403 287 Cincinnati 3 10 1 .250 271 355 South W L T Pct. PF PA Tennessee 10 4 0 .714 436 361 Indianapolis 10 4 0 .714 399 320 Houston 4 10 0 .286 315 386 Jacksonville 1 13 0 .071 275 423 West W L T Pct. PF PA xz-Kansas City 13 1 0 .929 435 310 Las Vegas 7 7 0 .500 377 421 Denver 5 9 0 .357 276 395 L.A. Chargers 5 9 0 .357 327 389 National Conference East W L T Pct. PF PA Washington 6 8 0 .429 302 295 Dallas 5 9 0 .357 339 433 N.Y. Giants 5 9 0 .357 244 311 Philadelphia 4 9 1 .321 303 361 North W L T Pct. PF PA xz-Green Bay 11 3 0 .786 434 339 Chicago 7 7 0 .500 315 318 Minnesota 6 8 0 .429 360 388 Detroit 5 9 0 .357 335 435 South W L T Pct. PF PA x-New Orleans 10 4 0 .714 397 297 Tampa Bay 9 5 0 .643 401 321 Atlanta 4 10 0 .286 355 353 Carolina 4 10 0 .286 323 356 West W L T Pct. PF PA x-Seattle 10 4 0 .714 413 339 L.A. Rams 9 5 0 .643 345 269 Arizona 8 6 0 .571 391 329 SAN FRAN 5 9 0 .357 333 352 x-clinched playoff berth z-clinched division title Friday’s Game Minnesota at New Orleans, 1:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games SAN FRANCISCO at Arizona, 1:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Detroit, 10 a.m. Miami at Las Vegas, 5:15 p.m. Sunday’s Games Carolina at Washington, 10 a.m. Indianapolis at Pittsburgh, 10 a.m. Atlanta at Kansas City, 10 a.m. Chicago at Jacksonville, 10 a.m. Cincinnati at Houston, 10 a.m. N.Y. Giants at Baltimore, 10 a.m. Cleveland at N.Y. Jets, 10 a.m. L.A. Rams at Seattle, 1:05 p.m. Denver at L.A. Chargers, 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Dallas, 1:25 p.m. Tennessee at Green Bay, 5:20 p.m. Monday’s Game Buffalo at New England, 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3 Seattle at SAN FRANCISCO, 1:25 p.m. Jacksonville at Indianapolis, 10 a.m. Tennessee at Houston, 10 a.m. Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 10 a.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 10 a.m. Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 10 a.m. N.Y. Jets at New England, 10 a.m. L.A. Chargers at Kansas City, 10 a.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 10 a.m. Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 10 a.m. Baltimore at Cincinnati, 10 a.m. Green Bay at Chicago, 10 a.m. xz-Buffalo Miami New England N.Y. Jets
BASKETBALL NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Brooklyn 1 0 1.000 — Boston 1 0 1.000 — Philadelphia 1 0 1.000 — New York 0 1 .000 1 Toronto 0 1 .000 1 Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 1 0 1.000 — Indiana 1 0 1.000 — Chicago 0 1 .000 1 Detroit 0 1 .000 1 Milwaukee 0 1 .000 1 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 1 0 1.000 — Orlando 1 0 1.000 — Miami 0 1 .000 1 Charlotte 0 1 .000 1 Washington 0 1 .000 1 WESTERN CONFERENCE Northwest Division W L Pct GB Minnesota 1 0 1.000 — Utah 1 0 1.000 — Oklahoma City 0 0 .000 ½ Denver 0 1 .000 1 Portland 0 1 .000 1 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 1 0 1.000 — Phoenix 1 0 1.000 — SACRAMENTO 1 0 1.000 — GOLDEN STATE 0 1 .000 1 L.A. Lakers 0 1 .000 1 Southwest Division W L Pct GB New Orleans 1 0 1.000 — San Antonio 1 0 1.000 — Houston 0 0 .000 ½ Dallas 0 1 .000 1 Memphis 0 1 .000 1 Wednesday’s Games SACRAMENTO 124, Denver 122, OT Oklahoma City at Houston, ppd., Covid-19 Cleveland 121, Charlotte 114 Indiana 121, New York 107 Orlando 113, Miami 107 Philadelphia 113, Washington 107 Boston 122, Milwaukee 121 New Orleans 113, Toronto 99 Atlanta 124, Chicago 104 San Antonio 131, Memphis 119 Minnesota 111, Detroit 101 Utah 120, Portland 100 Phoenix 106, Dallas 102 Thursday’s Games No games scheduled Friday’s Games GOLDEN STATE at Milwaukee, 11:30 a.m. New Orleans at Miami, 9 a.m. Brooklyn at Boston, 2 p.m. Dallas at L.A. Lakers, 5 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Denver, 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Phoenix at SACRAMENTO, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Memphis, 2 p.m. Oklahoma City at Charlotte, 4 p.m. Cleveland at Detroit, 4 p.m. Orlando at Washington, 4 p.m. Philadelphia at New York, 4:30 p.m. Indiana at Chicago, 5 p.m. Toronto at San Antonio, 5:30 p.m. Minnesota at Utah, 6 p.m. Houston at Portland, 7 p.m.
Shanahan was asked multiple times this week about the risk involved in playing Kittle. Shanahan said he wanted to set the right example for other players and he doesn’t want Kittle to get special treatment. “If s o m e o n e ’s 100 percent healthy, I can’t look the rest of the team in the eye and tell them they have to play, but George doesn’t. So, that’s just part of having a team and part of treating people the right way,” said Shanahan. The conversation
between the head coach and tight end was brief when it came down to making the decision. “He asked me if I wanted to play, and I said, ‘Hell yes.’ And he said, ‘Sounds good.’ That was our conversation,” said Kittle, who will be on a limited snap count. Kittle said he’ll likely have to use the oxygen tanks on the sideline Saturday because he’s not yet in football shape. He was unable to do any conditioning while recovering from the foot injury before he was cleared to begin running only a
few weeks ago. “Really the only way you can get in shape to play football is to actually play football,” Kittle said. “As much as you practice, as many gassers you want to run, (300-yard sprints), whatever it is, you’re really not in shape until you actually play the game.” Kittle will be back on the field with his former college roommate, quarterback C.J. Beathard, who is getting the start because Nick Mullens is expected to have surgery to repair the UCL in his throwing elbow, more commonly known as
Tommy John Surgery. Kittle and Beathard and long-time friends that have been playing on the same team for nine straight seasons dating back to their college years at Iowa. That could change soon because Beathard is an unrestricted free agent after the season. “I know how excited he is and I know he’s very motivated and inspired to play. And you’re going to see a side of C.J. that I think I expect to see from him every time I see him take the field. I think he’s going to have a lot of fun out there,” Kittle said.
History: Matchup of 2 QBs from Hawaii From Page B1 under his wing, so to say. I guess from there, I just really looked up to him and he’s just really been the same person.” Now, Tagovailoa and Mariota will be on opposing sidelines for the first time since becoming friends. Tagovailoa, the Dolphins’ new franchise quarterback, will be making his eighth career start. Mariota, now a backup for his second NFL team, may or may not start depending on the health status of Raiders starter Derek Carr, who despite a groin injury became a full participant in practice on Wednesday. If Mariota plays in any capacity against Tagovailoa, it would be the first matchup between quarterbacks from Hawaii in NFL history. And it could be a game that transcends Samoan and Polynesian culture in the process. “I think that’s some-
Trophy From Page B1 several games due to his Covid-19 diagnosis, then other pandemic-related cancelations. Ohio State’s Justin Fields was in the hunt but the Buckeyes played just six times and the former Georgia quarterback had five interceptions in the two games against ranked opponents. It was a duel between Jones and Trask for a few weeks with the Gator leading straw polls before Jones pushed ahead late in the season. The final few weeks, however, pushed Smith into the favorite spot. His threetouchdown second quarter was perhaps his Heisman moment paired with a school-record 15 catch night against Florida in the SEC championship. Both Smith and Jones have expressed frustration with the questions they’ve faced on the Heisman topic with the Jan. 1 Rose Bowl against Notre Dame to be played before a winner is announced. Voting closed Monday evening so postseason performance won’t impact the result. Either could join the two other Alabama Heisman winners in early January. Mark Ingram was the first in 2009 followed by Derrick Henry in 2015. Alabama’s had four other finalists in the Saban era including runners up AJ McCarron (2013) and Tua Tagovailoa (2018). FINALISTS Mac Jones, Alabama QB DeVonta Smith, Alabama WR Trevor Lawrence, Clemson QB Kyle Trask, Florida QB REST OF TOP-10 5. Najee Harris, Alabama RB 6. Breece Hall, Iowa State RB 7. Justin Fields, Ohio State QB 8. Zach Wilson, BYU QB 9. Ian Book, Notre Dame QB 10. Kyle Pitts, Florida TE
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws against the News England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, Dec. 20. thing super cool to see for the kids back home in Hawaii, to see two guys compete against one another, if Marcus is named the starter,” said Tagovailoa, whose parents Galu and Diane are Samoan, while Mariota’s father is, too. “If Marcus does get that opportunity, I think it’ll be really fun.” After meeting for the first time, Mariota and Tagovailoa went on to become two of the best college quarterbacks in the last 10 years. Mariota was a standout
at Oregon, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2015 and unseated defending champion Florida State in the Rose Bowl, before falling to Ohio State in the national championship game. Tagovailoa was a Heisman finalist at Alabama, where he came off the bench as a true freshman to lead the Crimson Tide to a national championship in 2018. He nearly won back-to-back titles before falling to Clemson in 2019. Mariota became the No. 2 pick in the 2015 NFL
draft, where he played his first four seasons with the Tennessee Titans before being unseated as starter by former Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Tagovailoa overcame a significant hip injury and became the No. 5 pick in the 2020 draft. He sat behind veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick for six games before making his NFL debut. He is 5-2 as Miami’s starter and could help the team reach the playoffs for just the third time since 2001. Along the way, both quar terbacks have inspired other aspiring football players of Hawaiian, Samoan and Polynesian culture. And Saturday’s game could further that process. Still, Tagovailoa credits Mariota for setting the tone. “Marcus has just been the standard a lot of the kids back home look to as a person, as a human being and being as good as he was,” Tagovailoa said. “That didn’t change who he was as a person.”
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Earthlings, astronauts chat away, via ham radio Los Angeles Times The International Space Station cost more than $100 billion. A ham radio set can be had for a few hundred bucks. Perhaps that explains, in part, the appeal of having one of humankind’s greatest scientific inventions communicate with Earth via technology that’s more than 100 years old. But perhaps there’s a simpler explanation for why astronauts and ham radio operators have been talking, and talking, for years. NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock was just a few weeks into his six-month mission at the space station when feelings of isolation began to set in. Wheelock would be separated from loved ones, save for communication via an internet phone, email or social media. At times, the stress and tension of serving as the station’s commander could be intense. One night, as he looked out a window at the Earth below, he remembered the space station’s ham radio. He figured he’d turn it on – see if anyone was listening. “Any station, any station, this is the International Space Station,” Wheelock said. A flood of voices jumbled out of the airwaves. Astronauts aboard the space station often speak to students via ham radio, which can also be used in emergencies, but those are scheduled appearances. Some, like Wheelock, spend their limited free time making contact with amateur radio operators around the world. “It allowed me to . . . just reach out to humanity down there,” said Wheelock, who interacted with many operators, known as “hams,” during that stay at the space station in 2010. “It became my emotional, and a really visceral, connection to the planet.” The first amateur radio transmission from space dates to 1983, when astronaut Owen
During his 10-day shuttle mission in 1983, astronaut Garriott spoke with about 250 hams all over the world, including King Hussein of Jordan and Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona. Garriott died in 2019. “From my perspective, even from a young age, it was very obvious how globally inspirational that moment was,” said his son Richard Garriott. “People from Australia and America, just all over, had tuned in, and it clearly touched them. No matter what their station was, no matter where physically they NASA file (2019) were, they all became part of NASA astronaut Nick Hague floats inside Europe’s Columbus laboratory this global experience.” It’s not surprising that Richard module during a HAM radio session using the International Space Garriott followed his father’s Station’s call sign NA1SS in 2019. example with a 2008 flight to the Typically, about 25 schools space station as a private astroGarriott took to the airwaves from the Space Shuttle Colum- throughout the world are chosen naut. During his free time on the bia. Garriott was a licensed ham each year, said Rosalie White, 12-day mission, the younger Garwho, back on Earth, had used his international secretary trea- riott made contact with so many hams on the ground – including home equipment in Houston to surer at ARISS. “Not too many people get his father – that the two pieces of chat with his father in Oklahoma. Garriott and fellow astronaut to talk to an astronaut,” she paper he brought to record conTony England pushed NASA to said. “They get the impor- tacts filled up during his first day on the radio. allow amateur radio equipment tance of that.” “Any moderately populated The conversations are a treat aboard shuttle flights. landmass, without regard to “We thought it would be a good for the astronauts as well. “You’re talking to someone time of day or night, you would encouragement for young people to get interested in science and and looking right down at where find a bountiful group of enthuengineering if they could expe- they are,” NASA astronaut Ricky siasts who are ready to make contact,” he said. rience this,” said England, who Arnold II said. What drives this desire for was the second astronaut to use Over the last 10 years, ham radio in space. ham radio has become more contact? Amateur radio operaAn almost-all-volunteer orga- popular, experts say, with about tors love a challenge, particularly nization called Amateur Radio 750,000 licensed amateur oper- when it comes to reaching on the International Space ators across the U.S. (not all remote or unusual locations. “We’re always, in amateur Station, or ARISS, now helps of whom are active on the air). arrange contact between stu- Helping to drive that interest: radio, talking to people we don’t know,” England said. dents and astronauts on the emergency communications. space station. Students prepare “Ham radio is when all else “If we didn’t enjoy the advento ask questions rapid-fire, one fails,” said Diana Feinberg, ture of meeting other people after another, into the ham Los Angeles section manager through that way, we probably radio microphone for the brief for the American Radio Relay wouldn’t have been amateur 10-minute window before the League, the national associa- radio operators.” Amateur operator Larry tion for amateur radio. “Unlike space station flies out of range. “We try to think of ourselves other forms of communication, Shaunce has made a handful of as planting seeds and hoping it does not require any kind of a contacts with astronauts over the years, the first time in the 1980s, that we get some mighty oaks to switched network.” But for some hams, the allure when, as a teenager, he reached grow,” said Kenneth G. Ransom, the ISS Ham project coordina- is the opportunity to connect Owen Garriott. More recently, Shaunce, tor at NASA’s Johnson Space with people all over the world – 56, made contact with NASA Center in Houston. or even above it.
Retailers brace for avalanche of unwanted holiday presents Tribune Content Agency Retailers and shipping companies have struggled to get shoppers’ holiday gifts delivered on time. Now, they’re gearing up for what’s expected to be a brutal season for unwanted goods headed back in their direction. Following a coronavirus pandemic-fueled surge in online sales, up to $70.5 billion worth of online Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/TNS file holiday purchases are A FedEx employee delivers a package in Chicago, Dec. 16. expected to be returned, FedEx will pick up Walmart returns at customers’ homes. up from $42 billion last year, according to a fore- according to a SeptemReturns service Happy cast from commercial real ber survey by Narvar, a Returns partnered with estate brokerage CBRE. company that helps retail- FedEx this fall to let Many retailers that ers manage returns. shoppers return items encouraged people to start Retailers prefer shop- from brands like Evertheir holiday shopping pers return items in stores lane, Rothy’s and Steve early extended return rather than ship them Madden at 2,000 FedEx deadlines this holiday back because they can get locations with no box or season, which may help items back on shelves more shipping label. spread out the returns. quickly, Osburn said. Happy Returns preSome merchants also But this year, the viously had about are trying to make it less desire to avoid unneces- 600 locations, which were of a hassle to get rid of sary trips to stores could previously mostly at malls unwanted items and get push more people to seek and retailers like Paper a refund. . Still, returns mail-in options. About 30% Source and CostPlus World aren’t as seamless as of consumers surveyed by Market. The new FedEx clicking “buy” online or Narvar said it was easier to locations adds convenience contact-free options like ship items back, up from while making the service sitting in the car and “Covid-proof” since FedEx 25% last year. having an employee put is an essential business Walmart this week purchases in the trunk. It’s not just because announced FedEx will that will stay open, said people are buying more pick up returns at cus- CEO David Sobie. As return drop-off gifts online. It’s because tomers’ homes. Customers there are more people still need to pack items options have expanded, shopping online, including for shipment, which can use has grown. Nearly 30% some who typically prefer be tougher when people of shoppers surveyed by to shop in person and aren’t are working from home Narvar in September said accustomed to buying without access to a printer they had taken their most online, said Steve Osburn, to print the shipping label, recent return to a desigmanaging director of retail but the service is free nated drop-off location for items shipped and like a pharmacy or another strategy at Accenture. retailer’s store, up from Shoppers also say sold by Walmart. Earlier this month, 16% last year. About 35% of they’re more likely to buy the same item in multi- Amazon announced cus- shoppers took their return ple sizes, then keep the tomers can return items at to a carrier to mail back 500 Whole Foods Market and 12% returned their one that fits. About 62% of U.S. shop- stores without a box or item to the retailer’s store. Some retailers are also pers said they “bracketed” shipping label. Amazon purchases, up from 48% already had a returns trying to streamline tradilast year, often because partnership with Kohl’s. tional store returns. Spor t i ng D ick’s they gained or lost weight Amazon shoppers also or were shopping at a can return items at UPS Goods will let customnew store and weren’t locations, in some cases ers return items through sure what size to pick, without packing them up. curbside pickup.
astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor in 2018. “Hello, this is Larry in Minnesota,” he said after AuñónChancellor acknowledged his call sign. “Oh, Minnesota!” she replied, adding that she could hear him “super clear” up in space and that he must have nice equipment. “It’s always exciting when you talk to somebody in space,” said Shaunce, an electronic technician in Albert Lea, Minn. “You just never know. I monitor the frequency all the time.” James Lea knows that reaching the space station can be hit or miss. He and a friend once pulled over near a farm in Bunnell, Fla., as the space station flew overhead. The pair sat in a truck with an antenna on the roof and the radio equipment in the cab. After a few tries, they heard AuñónChancellor respond: “Hey, good morning, Florida. How are you?” David Pruett, an emergency physician from Hillsboro, Ore., tried to contact the space station using a multi-band amateur radio with a magnetic mount antenna, placed in a pizza pan to improve performance. Working from his dining-room table, he made many fruitless attempts. But one day, the space station got close to the West Coast, and Pruett again put out the call. “November Alpha One Sierra Sierra,” he said, using the amateur radio call sign for the space station. Seconds of silence stretched after Pruett’s identification: “Kilo Foxtrot Seven Echo Tango X-ray, Portland, Ore.” Then came a crackle, then the voice of astronaut Wheelock. At the close, both signed off with “73” – ham lingo for “best regards.” Remembering that first conversation in 2010 still makes the hair on Pruett’s arms stand up.
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on’t miss: New Year’s Eve specials: Thanks to the pandemic, many of us will be ringing in the new year – and saying “good riddance” to 2020 – from home. Fortunately, TV has plenty of festive specials lined up to keep us company, including “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2021” (8 p.m. Jan. 31, ABC) from a closed Times Square. Jennifer Lopez headlines the performance list, which also includes Billy Porter, Cyndi Lauper and Jimmie Allen. Overseeing the events from the West Coast will be Ciara. Also airing on Dec. 31: “Fox’s New Year’s Eve Toast & Roast 2021” (8 p.m., Fox): Former “Community” costars Ken Jeong and Joel McHale team up in Los Angeles to recap the highs and lows of 2020. Performers include Gloria Estefan, Ava Max, Gabby Barrett, Green Day, John Legend and LeAnn Rimes. “New Year’s Eve Live With Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen” (8 p.m., CNN): Cooper and Cohen celebrate in Times Square. The program features performances and appearances by, among others, John Mayer, Snoop Dogg, Patti LaBelle, Jimmy Buffett, Josh Groban, Desus & Mero, Aloe Blacc, Goo Goo Dolls and Jon Bon Jovi. “United in Song: A Celebration of America’s Resilience” (8 p.m., PBS; Check local listings): Filmed at Mt. Vernon, this 90-minute special features musical performances by Josh Groban, Patti LaBelle, Yo-Yo Ma, Audra McDonald, Renée Fleming, Joshua Bell and more. “NBC’s New Year’s Eve” (10 p.m., NBC): Carson Daly hosts, with Amber Ruffin, from New York City. Performers include Busta Rhymes, Jason Derulo, Kylie Minogue, Pentatonix, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Sting. Other bets: Sunday: Ready for another guessing game? Brace yourself for “The
Masked Dancer.” Craig Robinson hosts a spinoff that features costumed celebrities busting some moves in front of panelists Ken Jeong, Paula Abdul, Brian Austin Green and Ashley Tisdale. (5 p.m. PT; 8 p.m., Fox). Monday: A dozen young chefs face off in the latest edition of the “Kids Baking Championship.” In the opener, they create colorful brushstroke mini cheesecakes. (9 p.m., Food Network). Tuesday: “Laura Ingalls Wilder: American Masters” examines the life and work of the pioneer author who gave us the “Little House on the Prairie” book series. Included: interviews with stars from the TV show the books inspired, as well as experts, scholars and notable authors. (9 p.m., PBS). Wednesday: Here’s a very different kind of culinary competition: In “Best Leftovers Ever!” home cooks are challenged to transform tired leftovers into tantalizing – and edible – new dishes. Who knew, for example, that you could make a decadent pasta our of day-old fries? (Netflix). Thursday: The “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” returns for its fourth and final edition. As the witches wage war, on a number of fronts, Nick begins to slowly earn his way back into Sabrina’s heart, but will it be too late? (Netflix). Thursday: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager host “New Year’s Eve: Escape From 2020.” (8 p.m., NBC). Friday: Fan favorite John Barrowman reprises his role as Captain Jack Harkness in the “Doctor Who” holiday special. With the Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) still locked up in an alien prison, he’ll be counted on to battle those metallic menaces known as the Daleks. (8 p.m., BBC America). Saturday: Paranormal sleuths Amy Bruni and Adam Berry, along with psychic medium Chip Coffey, return for a new season of “Kindred Spirits.” In the opener, they trek to Salem, Massachusetts to investigate the home of John Proctor, who was executed during the witch trials. (10 p.m., Travel Channel).
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hy do we love Christmas music? We know all the obvious reasons: It conjures treasured memories of holidays past; it allows us to revel in the season’s spirit simply by listening; it gives us a sense of peace through familiarity – we’ve heard these songs a thousand times before. But there’s another reason we cling to songs such as “White Christmas,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”: The character of the music itself conveys comfort and joy. Meaning that even apart from the lyrics, the songs’ melodies and harmonies – and the way performers deliver them – mostly have been designed either to put us at ease or to uplift us. The music does this every bit as much as the words, if not more so. Think of the most ubiquitous and beloved of all holiday songs, Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.” It may seem unlikely that a Russian-Jewish immigrant who was born Israel Isidore Baline would pen the song that epitomizes Christmas in America (and beyond). But Berlin, who essentially created the template for the Great American Songbook, knew exactly what he was doing. The song’s yearning harmonies and gradually ascending, aspirational melody express a sense of longing – which is quickly resolved. Thanks to the music, we feel the desire of the song’s protagonist, who’s “dreaming of a White Christmas.” That dream is realized by the song’s end, if not by the lyrics then by the music, which ends sweetly. And whose recording of “White Christmas” long ago became the standard against which all others are compared? Bing Crosby’s, of course, his luxuriant baritone and ultrarelaxed delivery epitomizing everything warm and comforting about the holidays. The lilting melodic embellishments with which he dresses up the melody are like ornaments glistening on a Christmas tree, brightening an already delightful experience. Or take the endearing sentiments of Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane’s “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” another holiday standard. The song’s simplicity echoes Berlin’s “White Christmas,” but tinged with passing, minor-key chords as the lyrics envision a time when “our troubles will be out of sight.” More bittersweet than Berlin’s classic, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” allows for the pain that sometimes accompanies the holiday season, even as the song ends with a message of hope. Here, too, the tune’s most well-known rendition tells us something, for who better than
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Singer Johnny Mathis performs on stage at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Dec. 20, 2002, in Thousand Oaks. Judy Garland to capture the darkness stirring beneath the surface? She famously sang it in the 1944 film musical “Meet Me in St. Louis,” itself a nostalgic look back at a seemingly more innocent time (the turn of the previous century). Sweetness and foreboding intermingle in “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” which tells us that “through the years we all will be together/if the fates allow.” The genius of this song lies in the way both the music and lyrics articulate a wish that all will be well, while acknowledging that danger always lurks. Which is not to say that every classic Christmas song taps into our complicated dreams for the holidays. Others take a different approach, the songwriters instead seeking to stir optimism, cheer and euphoria. The buoyant rhythms of Meredith Willson’s “It’s Beginning to Look (a Lot) Like Christmas,” for instance, quicken our pulse not only because of the sprightly tempo the song demands but also because of its constant shifting between what musicians call “duple” and “triple” rhythms – dividing the beat by two or three. This back-and-forth rhythmic tension gives the music an irresistibly bouncy quality, as if we were jubilantly skipping through the season. Similarly, there’s energy to spare in James Brown’s recording of “Santa’s Got a Brand New Bag,” which adds a welcome touch of funk to the holiday equation. And who can resist Jose Feliciano’s jubilant recording of his “Feliz Navidad”? Of course, there are way too many indelible Christmas songs to acknowledge here. But we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention “Jingle Bells,” to which Frank Sinatra brought 1950s’ chic, and “Ave Maria,” on which Vikki Carr lavished her sumptuous, larger-thanlife instrument. In classical music, rhythmic energy tells a great deal of the story. We remember, above all, the exuberant passages of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” as in its “Russian Dance,” which feels practically airborne. Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn went a step further with their own “Nutcracker” Suite, a jazz response
to Tchaikovsky’s classic showing that Russians can swing, too (as in “Volga Vouty,” the Ellington/Strayhorn answer to “Russian Dance”). Surely no Christmas choral work is more widely known than the “Hallelujah” chorus from Handel’s “Messiah.” True, the composer originally envisioned this as an Easterseason oratorio, but the fact that it has long since become a Christmas tradition in the United States helps us understand some of what we’re looking for in holiday music: exuberance, which “Hallelujah” provides in profusion. Before the pandemic struck, no holiday season was complete without singer Johnny Mathis’ “Christmas Show,” the veteran crooner turning auditoriums across the country into seasonal shrines (he’s already booked to revive it next December at the Rosemont Theatre). “The stage had most of the holiday trappings,” I wrote in my review of a 1996 performance at the Rosemont, “including four Christmas trees and a scenic backdrop right out of Currier & Ives.” But it’s what Mathis does musically with Christmas standards that really illuminate why he has been able to pick up where Bing Crosby left off, personifying the Christmas season to millions of listeners. Mathis’ sweet-but-not-saccharine renderings of “The Christmas Song,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Sleigh Ride” and others embrace both the joyful spirit and the intensely felt longings of Christmas music. Ironically, though we won’t be able to experience such shows in person during this pandemic season, the music seems even more valuable now, in that it carries extra meanings. Whatever hopes or joys that Christmas songs contain surely are heightened by what the world has suffered in 2020. So the spiritual message of “Silent Night, Holy Night,” the palpable nostalgia of “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays” and the sublime tone painting of “The Christmas Song” will resonate that much more deeply this time around, as we perceive them through the harsh experiences of the past several months.
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This is another deal from the Chinese Premier League, which was played in two halves, the first in September and the second in October. It was written up by Jerry Li from Beijing. How did South play in four hearts? West led a low diamond; East took the trick with his ace and returned a low diamond. North, after one no-trump forcing and a jump to four hearts, was nervous that his club suit would give them a slam. The declarer was Wang Xiangyang, representing the Wuhan Dongfang Club. He wanted to maintain control if the trumps were 4-1 and establish dummy’s club suit. He took the second trick with his diamond king, played a club to the ace, ruffed a low club with his heart king and led a low trump, ducked by West and won on the board. Then came the club king, on which declarer discarded ONE RUFF IS FINE, his diamond jack. was tempting to lead a trump BUT TWO ARE FATAL now,It but it would have been fatal. Charlotte Bronte wrote, “A ruffled Instead, South played another club and mind makes a restless pillow.” threw a spade. West ruffed but had no A ruffled mind worrying about answer. He tried the diamond queen, ruffs – trumps tricks – makes a restless but declarer ruffed with his heart queen declarer. and played a trump, dummy having one Defenders are always trying to more than West at this stage. Wang lost collect trump tricks, but as long as they only one diamond and two hearts. don’t take too many, declarer shouldn’t toss and turn. COPYRIGHT: 2020, UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE
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Charlotte Bronte wrote, “A ruffled mind makes a restless pillow.” A ruffled mind worrying about ruffs – trumps tricks – makes a restless declarer.
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This youth generation
You can run but you can’t hide
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ike most people, I am so done with 2020. It’s been a heck of a year. There’s another surge of people infected with Covid-19; and businesses and most of the state are shut down again. The novel coronavirus has slapped the taste out of the mouths of hundreds of thousands and crime has increased. There’s no escaping the ugly elements of this year. Trouble is everywhere. During a recent conversation with a co-worker, we were discussing the living conditions of certain communities and where would be the best place to live. The conversation turned to the amount of crime, violence and drug addiction in certain areas in Northern California. Some communities have unfair negative Deon D. Price reputations of being violent. Vallejo, Oakland, Stockton and Sacramento all have seen an alarming increase in violence. Some have blamed the pandemic as a contributing cause of more recent domestic violence. These concerns have caused some to consider leaving the state. The question is, to where? Texas, Nevada or Arizona? How about Ottisburge, South Dakota? Is your community becoming so undesirable that you are considering relocating? Many folks have begun the mass exodus of leaving the Bay Area and even California completely. I understand why people choose to move out of the neighborhood when the environment becomes too violent, drug-infested or just unlivable. My mother left the turbulent, racist and troubled environment of the South in 1961. She left Shreveport, Louisiana to raise her family in what she thought would be a more peaceful, liberal, West Coast environment of Southern California. Ironically, a few years later in 1965 the city of Los Angeles would erupt in one of the deadliest race riots in U.S. history. Needless to say that moer than 50 years later we are still experiencing the same racial injustice. I would as a youth deal with any potential problem or conflicts one way only. I would run. Running was my number one defense. Motivated by fear, I would just vacate the scene at the slightest hint of trouble. I was such a small and quick little guy it was rare that anyone would ever catch me once I took off. I was so confident in my ability to escape that I would often tease a group of kids knowing that I wouldn’t be caught. Eventually, I was caught. When running was no longer working for me, I took to the martial arts to defend myself from bullies and street gangs. Once I become confident and well-trained in self-defense, a very sad and dangerous change of events took place in the 1980s: the handgun became the weapon of choice for most people, making L.A. one of the most violent cities in the nation. Like many others, I left the ills of Southern California for the more relaxed environment of the Bay Area. Eventually, those same issues would find their way north. Similarly, many folks left the Bay Area to find homes and a more remote environment of Solano County. Unfortunately, we are learning that the problems of the Bay Area have expanded. Now, where are you going to go? Dixon? Winters? Eureka? Enough is enough. History, along with personal experience, teaches us that running away or relocating every time there’s trouble is not the answer. However, if the environment reaches the point where it is out of control, then maybe it is time to separate yourself. Like the old saying goes, you can run but you can’t hide. We all have a responsibility to contribute to building a healthy living environment in our community. Like Covid-19, the illness of crime, hate and violence has infected the entire world. Deon D. Price is an author and youth life skills coach who lives in Fairfield. He can be reached a thisyouthgeneration@gmail. com or www.deondprice.com.
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Commentary
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Critics argue – disrespectritics pressuring U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein to retire fully – that the 87-year-old so she can be replaced by moderate Democrat has stayed someone who’s younger, too long in the Senate seat she liberal and more combathas occupied for 28 years. ive ought to think twice. There are two main allegaIs it really a good idea for tions. One is that her cognitive one man – Gov. Gavin abilities have declined; she has Newsom – to handpick both short-term memory loss. The senators who will represent George Skelton second is that she’s a Republi40 million Californians? can pushover too eager to Don’t think so. compromise with the enemy. Newsom already selected one “I don’t feel my cognitive abilities senator – Alex Padilla – the replacehave diminished,” she told me last ment for Vice President-elect Kamala week, as I wrote then. “No, not really. Harris. But two would be too much Do I forget something sometimes? power for one politician. Quite possibly.” Senate seats are elective offices that “We do get things done and we do belong to the public, not one individual pass bills,” she said. “You do get older, or any group – political or demothat’s true. But I have graphic. It would be unprecedented for been productive.” a California governor to choose both Feinstein has been productive – and senators on his own. still is – because, as she said: “People “When you have two rather than one are willing to work with me across the it seems a little excessive,” former state aisle. . . . I think civility and bipartisanAttorney General Bill Lockyer told me. ship mean something.” Lockyer was also state treasurer and It’s why Feinstein has been one of leader of the state Senate. the most effective California senators But the Democrat says he would in history – arguably the most effective. expect Newsom to also name Fein“Her centrist, pragmatic, collaborastein’s replacement if she did retire tive style was a bad match for the before her term expires at the end of Trump era, but it better aligns with the 2024. The governor has that power and, Biden approach,” says Jerry Roberts, a like any politician, wouldn’t want to former San Francisco Chronicle top give it up, Lockyer said. editor and political writer who wrote a There’s another way a resigned book about Feinstein’s tenure as San senator can be replaced: The governor Francisco mayor. “People should think can call a special election. But that about which presumed replacement would take months. And Democrats would be more effective as a practical will need every Senate vote they can matter in delivering for California, get in the next Congress. They’d be despite her lack of red-hot rhetoric and weaker against Republicans while lefty passion.” waiting for a special election. To avoid Feinstein being replaced
by the governor, there’d need to be a special election. But one couldn’t be called unless the seat was actually vacant. And Senate Democrats would hate to leave that seat empty for months. The solution would be for Newsom to appoint a “caretaker” who promised not to run for the job and would hold it only until voters chose a replacement at the next regular election. The caretaker? Some retired, quality politician. Perhaps Lockyer, 79, who’s practicing law in Irvine. Or ex-state Sen. Art Torres, 74, a former state Democratic chairman who’s a leader in California stem cell research. Maybe just-retired state Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson, 70, of Santa Barbara. Other possibilities: Leon Panetta, 82, a former congressman, White House chief of staff and defense secretary; former Gov. Jerry Brown, 82; or Willie Brown, 86, former San Francisco mayor and legendary state Assembly speaker. Feinstein told me she hasn’t thought about retiring soon. But that was last week. On April 13, she will become the longest-serving senator in California history. She’d obviously like to complete her term. But I wouldn’t be surprised if she left early – if she felt it was her idea and wasn’t being shoved. And she shouldn’t be. Political columnist George Skelton has covered government and politics for nearly 60 years and for the Los Angeles Times since 1974.
cALmatters Commentary
Changing election rules alters outcomes
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change political rules and eriodically, owners of major league sports teams thus outcomes. change game rules and Senate Constitutional in doing so they ineviAmendment 1, submitted by tably affect the games’ outSen. Bob Hertzberg, a Democomes, purposely or not. crat from Van Nuys, would flip Politics are no different. how referenda – measures to Changing the rules of camoverturn laws passed by the paigning, voting and other Legislature – are submitDan Walters ted to voters. political procedures affects election results. Currently, an interest group We saw an example of that adage opposed to a new law can challenge it this year. Loosening voter registration by collecting enough signatures to requirements, allowing or disallowing place a referendum on the ballot. ballot harvesting and, in some states, Voters are then asked to either validate shifting from in-person voting to the new law by voting “yes” or repeal it vote-by-mail affected voter turnout, by voting “no.” altered the composition of the electorHertzberg wants a “yes” vote to ate and thus ultimately had an effect on repeal the new law and a “no” vote to what or who won or lost. keep the new law in place. Obviously, writers of rules – federal Is the current procedure a little and state legislators, mostly – have a confusing? Yes, particularly since the motive in changing them to benefit referendum process is only occasionthemselves, their parties and their ally used. But it’s doubtful that SCA 1’s allied interest groups. change would be less confusing. That’s why, for instance, the national Hertzberg apparently believes that Democratic Party poured untold the change would decrease the chances millions of dollars into state legislative of a successful referendum because if campaigns. The campaign’s avowed voters are somewhat undecided or goal was altering the partisan balance confused about the underlying issue, of statehouses, now mostly Republican, they are more likely to vote “no.” to affect how congressional districts He introduced SCA 1 a month after are redrawn after the 2020 census, but his landmark law abolishing cash bail it largely failed. for criminal defendants was overTwo constitutional amendments turned by a referendum, Proposition introduced in the California Legisla25, sponsored by the bail bond industure’s newly convened session attest to try. Voters marked nearly 55% of their ballots “no” on Hertzberg’s bail bill. the continuing desire of politicians to
Proposition 25 is widely seen as a template for other referenda by business groups adversely affected by laws passed by a liberal Legislature. Senate Constitutional Amendment 3, offered by Sen. Ben Allen, a Redondo Beach Democrat, would make a huge change in recall elections. Currently, when enough signatures are collected to seek the recall of an elected official, such as then-Gov. Gray Davis in 2003, the issue is placed before voters in two simultaneous ballot measures. One is on the recall itself and the second is to elect someone to replace the ousted officeholder if the recall is successful. With 135 candidates on the second ballot, action movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger succeeded Davis with about 48% of the vote. SCA 3 would place the targeted officeholder on the same ballot as the challengers, meaning the incumbent could stay in office with a plurality of the vote instead of the harder-toachieve majority vote currently required for the recall ballot. When you change political rules, you likely change the outcome of the political game, just as in football or baseball. CALmatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters. For more columns by Dan Walters, go to calmatters.org/commentary.
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0641 MISC. FOR SALE OR TRADE Any item $30 ea. Hi back comp., sm. dog house, upright hoover vac., full length mirror. Call (707) 428-6029 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF: SERGIO BORRAYO CASE NUMBER FCS055639 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Sergio Borrayo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Sergio L. Borrayo Proposed Name: a. Sergio Michael Borrayo THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JAN. 22, 2021; Time: 9:30 am Dept.: 22 ;Rm.: III The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO Old Solano Courthouse 580 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Fairfield Republic Date: NOV 30, 2020 /s/ Alesia Jones Judge of the Superior Court FILED: DEC 8 2020 DR# 00043831 Published: Dec. 18, 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 8, 2021
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LOCATED AT: 2550 Freitas Way Fairfield CA 94533 Mailing Address: 2550 Freitas Way Fairfield CA 94533 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) JB Shipping Inc CA THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/07/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jeremiah Baker IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION December 6, 2025. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: DEC 07, 2020 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2020002172 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00043719 Published: Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 2021
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF: ERIC GRAYDON HARRIS CASE NUMBER FCS055709
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF: DALE EDWARD McCLUSKEY CASE NUMBER FCS055767
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Eric G Harris filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Eric Graydon Harris Proposed Name: a. Eric Graydon Kelly THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Dale Edward McCluskey Jr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Dale Edward McCluskey Jr. Proposed Name: a. Dale Edward Ostrand THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JAN. 29, 2021; Time: 9:00 am Dept.: 4 ;Rm.: 305 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO Hall of Justice 600 Union Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533
NOTICE OF HEARING Date: FEB. 3, 2021; Time: 8:30 am Dept.: 12 ;Rm.: 2 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO Old Solano Courthouse 580 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Daily Republic Date: DEC 3, 2020 /s/ Bradley Nelson Judge of the Superior Court FILED: DEC 16 2020 DR# 00043904 Published: Dec. 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 8, 15, 2021
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Daily Republic Date: DEC 15, 2020 /s/ Christine A. Carringer Judge of the Superior Court FILED: DEC 17 2020 DR# 00043902 Published: Dec. 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 8, 15, 2021
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS RGREEN MACHINE
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS SPECIALTY TAX
LOCATED AT: 2455 Del Monte Drive Fairfied CA. 94534 Solano Mailing Address: 2455 Del Monte Drive, Fairfied CA. 94534 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Ricky Lawrence Green Sr. 2455, Del Monte Drive Fairfield, 94534-7116 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ricky Green IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION December 08, 2025. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: DEC 09, 2020 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2020002181 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00043748 Published: Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 2021
LOCATED AT: 737 Jefferson St, Fairfield CA 94533 Solano Mailing Address: 737 Jefferson St, Fairfield CA 94533 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Lisa Medinas 7900 Timm Rd Vacaville, 95688 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/01/2010. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Lisa Medinas IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION November 24, 2025. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: NOV 25, 2020 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2020002120 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00043828 Published: Dec. 18, 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 8, 2021
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS I WOKE UP LIKE THIS, BROWS BY MADDY
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ROLL OUT THE MAP TRAVEL AGENCY
LOCATED AT: 857 Turquoise St, Vacaville, CA 95687 Solano Mailing Address: 857 Turquoise St, Vacaville, CA 95687 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Madysen Solomon 857 Turquoise St Vacaville, 95687 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Madysen Solomon IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION December 10, 2025. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: DEC 11, 2020 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2020002208 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00043842 Published: Dec. 18, 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 8, 2021
LOCATED AT: 3583 Thompson Ct Fairfield, CA. 94534 Mailing Address: 3583 Thompson Ct Fairfield, CA. 94534 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Shamar Therese Baz 3583 Thompson Ct Fairfield 94534 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/24/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Shamar Baz IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION November 30, 2025. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: DEC 01, 2020 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2020002132 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00043736 Published: Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 2021
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING, JUVENILE DEPARTMENT IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF: TRESSA RENEE KNIGHT DOB: 12/07/2006 JOSSELYN KAYLE KNIGHT DOB: 6/23/2005
NO: 20-7-01315-1 KNT 20-7-01316-0 KNT NOTICE OF HEARING
TO: * Mother, Monica Jean Simpson, A/K/A Monica Jean Knight, A/K/A Monica Jean Fiedler; Father, Charles Paul Knight, and/or anyone claiming parental/paternal rights or interest in the children and to All Whom It May Concern: On November 19, 2020, a petition for Termination was filed in the above entitled Court, pursuant to RCW 13.34.080 and/or RCW 26.33.310 regarding the above named children, whose parents are *. [FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL 253-372-5738, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.] Said Petition will be heard on February 11, 2021, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., at Regional Justice Center Courthouse, Rm 1-L, 401 4th Ave North, Kent, WA 98032. Appearance at this hearing is required and may be in person or by telephone. Parties may appear by telephone by calling 206-263-8114 and using the following PIN number to join the call: for Kent cases – 1216606#, before a judge of the above entitled court, at which time you are directed to appear and answer the said petition or the petition will be granted and action will be taken by the court such as shall appear to be for the welfare of the said children. DATED this 18th day of December, 2020. BARBARA MINER KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK BY: KAB, Deputy Clerk DR# 00043891 Published: December 25, 2020, January 1, 8, 2021
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS GREEN ROUTE TRANSPORT LOCATED AT: 195 E Utah St, Fairfield, CA 94533 Solano Mailing Address: 195 E Utah St, Fairfield, CA 94533 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Jose Gil Cuevas 195 E Utah St Fairfield, 94533 2) Yesica Ramirez 195 E Utah St Fairfield, 94533 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jose Gil Cuevas IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION November 30, 2025. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: DEC 01, 2020 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2020002130 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00043627 Published: December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS NO LIMIT KREEATIONS LOCATED AT: 1624 Harrisburg Ln, Suisun City CA 94585 Solano Mailing Address: 1624 Harrisburg Ln, Suisun City CA 94585 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) No Limit Kreeations LLC CA THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/14/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Bernard McBride IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION December 13, 2025. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: DEC 14, 2020 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2020002217 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00043798 Published: Dec 18, 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 8, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF: DAMONE LORENZO WALTHALL CASE NUMBER FCS055720 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Damone Lorenzo Walthall filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Damone Lorenzo Walthall Proposed Name: a. Damon Walthall THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JAN. 25, 2021; Time: 9:00 am Dept.: 8 ;Rm.: 1 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO Old Solano Courthouse 580 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Daily Republic Please file proof of publication at least 2 court days before hearing; ok to appear via zoom. invitation will be emailed to you 1-2 days before. Date: DEC 2, 2020 /s/ Wendy G. Getty Judge of the Superior Court FILED: DEC 8 2020 DR# 00043830 Published: Dec. 18, 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 8, 2021
Classifieds: 427-6936
PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS GOLD TICKET 21 LOCATED AT: 2959 Burbank Dr Fairfield CA 94534 Solano Mailing Address: 2959 Burbank Dr Fairfield CA 94534 Solano (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) David Harrison 2959 Burbank Dr Fairfield 94534 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ David Harrison IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION December 3, 2025. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: DEC 04, 2020 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2020002164 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00043731 Published: Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS HONEYCOMB SALON LOCATED AT: 1333 Oliver Rd, Fairfield CA 94534 Solano Mailing Address: 1333 Oliver Rd, Fairfield CA 94534 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Fabiola Rodriguez 2454 Old Sonoma Rd Apt 2 Napa, 94558 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Fabiola Rodriguez IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION December 13, 2025. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: DEC 14, 2020 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2020002218 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00043801 Published: Dec. 18, 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS VASH LEGAL SERVICES, VILLIGRAPHY CREATIONS LOCATED AT: 2104 Lusitno Drive, Fairfield, CA, 94534 Solano Mailing Address: 2104 Lusitano Drive, Fairfield, CA 94534 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Vikashni Pooni 2104 Lusitano Drive Fairfield, 94534 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Vikashni Pooni IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION December 3, 2025. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: DEC 04, 2020 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2020002161 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00043818 Published: Dec. 18, 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 8, 2021
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF: CHRISTOPHER BLAKE CASE NUMBER FCS055374 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Christopher Lawrence Blake Proposed Name: a. Christopher Lawrence Leid THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JAN. 8, 2021; Time: 9:00 am Dept.: 4 ;Rm.: 305 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO Hall of Justice 600 Union Avenue Fairfield, CA 94533 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Daily Republic Date: NOV 13, 2020 /s/ E. Bradley Nelson Judge of the Superior Court FILED: NOV 18 2020 DR# 00043715 Published: Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS BUYER'S BUNGALOW LOCATED AT: 619 Tule Goose Dr Suisun City Mailing Address: 619 Tule Goose Dr Suisun City (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Suzanne Garcia-Misa 619 Tule Goose Dr Suisun City 94585 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business n a m e o r n a m e s l i s t e d a b o v e on 11/18/2020. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Suzanne Garcia-Misa IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION December 3, 2025. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: DEC 04, 2020 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2020002165 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00043665 Published: Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS GOT THE GOODZ LOCATED AT: 906 Longspur Dr, Suisun City, CA, 94585 Solano Mailing Address: 906 Longspur Dr, Suisun City, CA, 94585 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Richard Sanz 906 Longspur Dr Suisun City, 94585 2) Erica Sanz 906 Longspur Dr Suisun City, 94585 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a General Partership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Erica Sanz IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION December 13, 2025. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: DEC 14, 2020 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2020002221 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00043821 Published: Dec. 18, 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 8, 2021
Classifieds: 427-6936
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T.S. No.: 19-2379 Loan No.: ******1809 APN: 0173-562-180 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/9/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: GERALD EDWARDS AND ANTOINETTE EDWARDS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES Recorded 11/21/2006 as Instrument No. 200600148150 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Solano County, California, Date of Sale: 1/4/2021 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the Santa Clara Street entrance to the City Hall at 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA. 94590 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $119,575.34 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 212 CLEARBROOK COURT SUISUN CITY California 94585 A.P.N.: 0173-562-180 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 9390772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 19-2379. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 11/24/2020 PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Sale Line: (916) 939-0772 Briana Young, Trustee Sale Officer NPP0372236 To: DAILY REPUBLIC 12/11/2020, 12/18/2020, 12/25/2020 DR# 00043741 Published: December 11, 18, 25, 2020 CITY OF FAIRFIELD STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS 1. NOTICE IS GIVEN that the City of Fairfield will receive bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation and services necessary for the construction and completion of: NORTH TEXAS STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AND OVERLAY EAST TRAVIS BLVD TO AIR BASE PARKWAY General Work Description: The Project work generally consists of, but are not limited to, the following: abandonment and replacement of existing underground water mains and laterals; installation/replacement of existing water service laterals, meters/boxes and reduced pressure backflow devices; installation of new fire hydrants and gate valves, removal/abandonment of existing hydrants and air release valves and surfaces. Surface improvements include but are not limited to removal/replacement of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, curb ramps, asphalt concrete grind and overlay, pavement striping and markings, traffic detector loops and other work as shown on the Project Plans, as specified in the Contract Documents and as directed by the City Engineer. 2. Each bid must be in accordance with the provisions of the contract documents now on file with the City Engineer, City of Fairfield, Fairfield, California, which contract documents are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Copies of the contract documents, specifications and drawings may be obtained by logging onto http://www.fairfieldplanroom.com or by calling BPX Printing at 707-745-3593. These items may obtain a set price of $150.00, plus shipping, and is non-refundable. 3. Bid Guaranty and Bonding Requirements are as follows: (a) a bid guarantee in the amount of 10% of the bid price must be submitted with bid proposal, (b) the successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and a performance bond in the amount of 100% of total bid price. 4. Proof of compliance with insurance requirements (including certificates of insurance and additional insured endorsements) shall be provided by the successful contractor. Coverage shall be for the following amounts: (a) Commercial General Liability $3,000,000 each occurrence, $6,000,000 each aggregate, (b) Automobile Liability $1,000,000 each occurrence, and (c) Worker’s Compensation/Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 each occurrence. 5. For information concerning the proposed work, contact: David Vong, Associate Civil Engineer City of Fairfield, Public Works Department 1000 Webster Street Fairfield, CA 94533 (707) 428-7784 6. The Contractor shall perform with his/her own organization, work of a value amounting to not less than fifty (50) percent of the remainder obtained by subtracting from the total original value the sum of any items that may be designated as “Specialty Items” in the Special Provisions. 7. Pursuant to the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, Assembly Bill, at least 50% of the waste generated from this construction project, as measured by weight, shall be recycled. Whomever is responsible for collecting and transporting waste stored and/or transported in containers, as defined in Chapter 9 of the Fairfield Municipal Code (section 9.030 “Defined Terms and Phrases”), shall become authorized to do so by entering into a Collection Agreement approved by the City of Fairfield. The collectors and/or haulers of all other waste generated by this project shall not require authorization, but the recycling requirements will still apply and will be monitored for compliance by the City. 8. There will not be a pre-bid meeting held for this project. Prospective bidders of the project are encouraged to contact the Public Works Department with any questions by written request using the form within the bid documents. 9. All public works projects are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 (with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)). Furthermore, no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. 10. Bids will be received until 2:00 PM on Tuesday January 19, 2021 at City Hall, 1000 Webster Street, at which bids will be opened. No phones are available at City offices for use by the bidders. City Hall is closed daily during the lunch hour from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. 11. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all public counters at City Hall are closed to walk-in traffic. Bids to be received in person shall be by appointment only. Please call (707) 428-7485 to schedule an appointment. Bidders are encouraged to mail in their bids. Bid can be mailed to the address below: City Engineer Public Works, 3rd Floor 1000 Webster Street Fairfield, CA 94533 If bidders have a tracking number to mail their bids, please send the tracking number to CIP@fairfield.ca.gov with subject line: North Texas Water Main Replacement and Overlay. Public Works staff shall indicate on the sealed bid the time and date of bid receipt to validate the bid was appropriately received. Bids received after the time and date specified in the Notice to Contractors shall be rejected as invalid. It is solely the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that bids are received prior to the specified time. Bidders who wish to participate in a live bid opening, on Tuesday January 19, 2021 at 2:15 PM, hosted via Zoom can find the link to the zoom conference on the City’s website listed below. https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/depts/public_works_/ccp/current_capital_projects.asp As near as possible to the noticed time and date for the bid opening, the Zoom conference will begin, and the bid opening will proceed. At the conclusion of the bid opening, the apparent low bidder, the apparent low bidders listed sub-contractors and the anticipated City Council Award of Contract date will be announced. Within 24 hours, the results of the bid opening shall be posted to the City of Fairfield website. 12. The tentative schedule for this Project is as follows: Date Event December 18, 2020 – January 19, 2021 Bid Acceptance Period January 8, 2021; 4:00PM. Deadline for Bid Questions January 19, 2021; 2:00 PM Deadline for Receiving Bid January 19, 2021; 2:15 PM Bid Opening February 16, 2021 Anticipated Award of a Construction Contract CITY OF FAIRFIELD Ryan N. Panganiban City Engineer/Assistant Director of Public Works Date: December 18, 2020 DR# 00043845 Published: December 18, 25, 2020
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Lien Sale Auction Advertisement Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction; personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools, and/or other misc. items Auction to be held at 12pm On January 8th, 2021 at www.selfstorageauction.com. The property is stored at: Solano Storage Center, 350 Travis Blvd, Fairfield, CA 94533. NAME OF TENANT Ben Lanyadoo Danielle Watkins Janay Maldonado Christopher Kelso Raul Lopez Joseph Messano Lakeshia Powell DR# 00043880 Published: Dec. 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 2021 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST TITLE ORDER NUMBER: P432014 LOAN: HEARN FILE: PFI-201497 A.P.N.: 0174-060-320 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/10/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JUDITH ANN PERKINS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 03/17/2015 as Instrument No. 201500020867 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SOLANO County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 9/4/2020 in Book, Page, as Instrument No. 202000075596 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 12/31/2020 At the Santa Clara Street entrance to the City Hall at 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590 at 10:30AM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described: PARCEL ONE: PARCEL B, AS SHOWN ON THE CERTAIN PARCEL MAP FILED DECEMBER 26, 2002, IN BOOK 44 OF PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 3, SOLANO COUNTY RECORDS. PARCEL TWO: THOSE CERTAIN EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, AS SET FORTH IN THE RECIPROCAL GRANT OF EASEMENT AFFECTING PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE TRAVIS SHOPPING CENTER, RECORDED DECEMBER 26, 2002, INSTRUMENT NO. 200200170535, OFFICIAL RECORDS. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 658 PARKER ROAD, FAIRFIELD, CA 94533 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $1,454,087.78 In addition to cash, the trustee will accept a cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee's Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case PFI-201497. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated: 12/07/2020 PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., as said Trustee 12190 Herdal Drive, Suite 9 Auburn, California 95603 (530) 888-8411 By: SHANNON WINFORD, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER DIRECTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE BENEFICIARY C/O PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., 12190 HERDAL DR., SUITE 9, AUBURN, CA 95603, WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0372377 To: DAILY REPUBLIC 12/11/2020, 12/18/2020, 12/25/2020 DR# 00043743 Published: December 11, 18, 25, 2020 [RECORDING REQUESTED BY] ZBS Law, LLP [WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:] ZBS Law, LLP 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 ______________________________________________________________________ T.S. No. 17-48393 APN: 0151-634-110 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/3/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: EDGARDO Y. PADAOAN AND LETICIA R. PADAOAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP fka Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 6/10/2010, as Instrument No. 201000053577, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Solano County, California, Date of Sale:1/8/2021 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the Santa Clara Street entrance to the City Hall 555 Santa Clara Street Vallejo, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $304,692.82 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation 3111 PINE VALLEY DRIVE of real property: FAIRFIELD, California 94534 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 0151-634-110 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 17-48393. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated: 12/9/2020
ZBS Law, LLP fka Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 www.elitepostandpub.com _________________________________ Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer
This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 32243 Pub Dates 12/18, 12/25, 01/01/2021 DR# 00043762 Published: December 18, 25, 2020, January 1, 2021
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS BUDGET COURIER SERVICE LOCATED AT: 1028 Westwind Way, Suisun,CA 94585 Solano Mailing Address: PO Box #1334 325 Merganser Dr, Suisun,CA,94585 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Eric O. Williams 1028 Westwind Way Suisun, 94585 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Eric O. Williams IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION December 16, 2025. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: DEC 17, 2020 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2020002237 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00043937 Published: Dec. 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 8, 15, 2021 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF: TRINA DEON RENEE MARROW CASE NUMBER FCS055490 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Trina Deon Renee Morrow Proposed Name: a. Katrina Deon Renee Morrow THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JAN. 28, 2021; Time: 9:00 am Dept.: 8 ;Rm.: I The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO Old Solano Courthouse 580 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Daily Republic Please file of publication at least 2 court days before hearing; ok to appear via zoom - invite will be emailed. Date: DEC 2, 2020 /s/ Wendy G. Getty Judge of the Superior Court FILED: DEC 8 2020 DR# 00043838 Published: Dec. 18, 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 8, 2021 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: EKEA FIDLER Case Number: P050522 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Ekea Fidler A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Christel Burr Fidler in the Superior Court of California, County of: Solano The Petition for Probate requests that: Christel Burr Fidler be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: DATE: JAN. 20, 2021 TIME: 9:00 a.m.; DEPT.: 22 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO Old Solano Courthouse 580 Texas Street FAIRFIELD, CA 94533 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statues and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Matthew R. Lucas (SBN: 148484) Hillman, Lucas & Canning, P.C. 2420 Martin Road, Suite 300 Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 427-7377 DR# 00043841 Published: December 18, 21, 25, 2020
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Kings: Bagley chosen No. 2 in ’18 draft From Page B1 be that type of player, so we’re going to throw him out there early and often.� Bagley recorded a double-double against the Nuggets in a dramatic 124-122 overtime victory at Ball Arena in Denver. The Kings escaped with the win on a putback basket by Buddy Hield at the buzzer. In his first game since Jan. 20, Bagley posted 13 points, 10 rebounds and one blocked shot in 27 minutes before fouling out with 2:36 to play in the fourth quarter. “I was impressed,� Walton said. “He’s another young player that unfortunately hasn’t had a ton of game reps, but against this team and that offense, and kind of being only at half of our training camp this year, I expected him to struggle a little more as far as concepts and coverages. I thought he did a really nice job. He even held his own a couple times when we played him at (center) guarding (Nikola) Jokic. I thought he had a very solid night for his first game back in a while.� Bagley, chosen out of Duke with the No. 2 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, missed most of the 2019-20 season due to injuries and then missed the start of training camp after contracting Covid-19. Last season’s ordeal took a toll on Bagley’s psyche, but he seems to be at peace with himself now. “I just think everything happens for a reason,�
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Bagley said. “I can’t control stuff that I can’t control. At the end of the day, the only thing I can control is how I approach the game, how I work and the work I put into the game. That’s my mindset and I stayed positive throughout that whole time.�
‘Helping my team’ Bagley was asked what he wants for himself this season. “Just being out there, being available, being able to be on the court and productive,� Bagley said. “Not just on the court, (not) just out there, but being productive and helping my team win in any way. That, to me, is a successful season. We obviously want to win and get to the payoffs, but as far as personal (goals) I just want to stay on the court and stay healthy. I pray every day about it and I feel great about this season.� Walton had a little more than a week to evaluate Bagley’s readiness and fit for an offensive system predicated on pace and space. Walton started Bagley next to center Richaun Holmes in Sacramento’s last two preseason games against the Golden State Warriors. That pairing presented obvious spacing issues for a team that wants to spread the floor for point guard De’Aaron Fox. Walton said the offense “got a little bogged down� and “stalled out� with Bagley
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Marvin to both be able to shoot the ball at some point. We feel confident that they can and they will.� Fox and Bagley both struggled to knock down shots against the Nuggets. Fox made just 8 of 20 fieldgoal attempts, although he made 1 of 2 from 3-point range and 4 of 5 free throws. Bagley went 5 of 14 from the field and 0 of 4 from beyond the arc. Walton believes Bagley will find his range, but he wants him to be more than just a scorer. He is also asking Bagley to become a more willing passer and playmaker. “We want good shots,� Walton said. “. . . We don’t want him just forcing it. We want him to be a playmaker as well as a scorer. We’ll look for him to get good shots just like we want everybody else to get good shots.� Walton said the Kings could be very dangerous if Fox and Bagley both become effective 3-point shooters. “It makes us very explosive,� Walton said. “It makes us big. It makes us athletic and now it gives us the space we’re looking for, that every team is looking for. “The league is getting big again and the difference is these bigs have all turned themselves into really good shooters. . . . As Marvin and De’Aaron continue to improve as shooters, that’s going to open up a lot of things for us.�
Pace and space The alternative would be to start 32-yearold Nemanja Bjelica at power forward, with Bagley, Holmes or Hassan Whiteside at center. Bjelica, a 39.3% career 3-point shooter, would provide the floor spacing Sacramento wants, but the Kings are investing in youth, athleticism and upside. “Some of the spacing hasn’t been where we want it,� Walton said. “But for where we’re going, we’re going to need De’Aaron and
From Page B1 the Atlanta Falcons in a 31-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Women’s basketball In H o u s t o n ’s 75-63 win over Memphis in its American Athletic Conference opener, Julia Blackshell-Fair (Vanden) recorded seven points, three rebounds, six assists and three steals for the Cougars (4-1). Central Methodist (5-4, 4-4 HAAC) fell 65-59 to Missouri Valley with Vanessa Hughes (Solano) getting one rebound and missing a 3-point attempt.
Men’s basketball Dunnell Stafford (Solano) rolled up nine points, four rebounds
and two assists off the bench as Fort Lewis (2-2, 1-2 RMAC) dropped a 79-73 decision to Colorado School of Mines. In UC Santa Barbara’s 75-63 downing of Pepperdine, Jay Nagle (Wood) saw action for the Gauchos (4-1).
Wrestling Dracius McKee (Wood), ranked 10th in the nation at 165 pounds, went 5-2 for Texas Wesleyan in the Missouri Valley Clash Duals as the Rams (4-6) went 2-5 as a team. McKee won one match by pin in 2 minutes, 11 seconds, captured 20-5 and 18-1 technical falls and 20-9 and 10-2 major decisions while losing 16-6 and 13-3 major decisions.
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and Holmes on the floor together in the preseason. Neither Bagley nor Holmes is considered much of a perimeter threat at this point. Bagley shot 28.8% from 3-point range over his first two seasons. Holmes hasn’t taken a 3-pointer in a regular-season game since 2018. Both players like to operate around the basket, but that clogs up the paint and puts obstacles in front of Fox. Bagley said the key to learning to play with Holmes is continuing to build chemistry and cohesiveness. Holmes said they have to give each other room to operate. “Just getting used to each other and different nuances of the offense,� Holmes said. “He missed a couple preseason games, so we’re just getting into the flow. We know the things we need to work on, watch film on, and there’s no doubt in my mind it’s going to work.�
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Sunrise..............................7:23 a.m. Sunset...............................4:54 p.m. Moonrise..........................2:06 p.m. Moonset.................4:10 a.m. (Sat.) San New First Qtr. Full Last Qtr. Pablo High (feet) Low Today 8:59 a.m. 5.83 2:33 a.m. 10:42 p.m. 4.14 4:01 p.m. Saturday 9:31 a.m. 5.99 3:18 a.m. Jan. 13 Jan. 20 Dec. 29 Jan. 6 11:33 p.m. 4.36 4:38 p.m. Source: U.S. Naval Observatory
Palo Alto 62|47
San Jose 63|44
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National forecast
Suisun High (feet) Low Today 11:01 a.m. 5.18 5:01 a.m. None - 6:53 p.m. Saturday 12:25 a.m. 3.74 5:41 a.m. 11:28 a.m. 5.38 7:40 p.m.
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May your Christmas be filled with joy, peace and the spirit of giving. Merry Christmas to all my past and future clients!
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