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Group launches Solano 30-day service activity Others plan virtual MLK Day celebrations Daily Republic Staff

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FAIRFIELD — The Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership kicks off its Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Service campaign Monday with “30 Days of Action” through Feb. 18. Melinda Earp, Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership AmeriCorps VISTA in Marin and Sonoma counties, and Sophia Luna, an AmeriCorps VISTA member, have worked in partnership with AmeriCorps California and California Volunteers to design special Days of Service for 2021. The campaign focuses on food insecurity. “While many see Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a day off, we see it as a ‘day on,’ ” Earp said

in a press release. “MLK Day of Service inspired us to create projects that specifically address these issues.” Earp and Luna have created Operation DREAM, an acronym for Dedicated Readers Excel and Motivate, which operates on Solano, Napa, Sonoma and Marin counties. It’s through Operation Dream that the 30 Days of Action is being coordinated through the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership. They are collecting new books and healthy snacks for book bags that will also include resources for local food banks and pantries available within each county. The goal, according to the press release, is to create 500 bags that will

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Volunteers build a new Habitat for Humanity house for veterans in Rio Vista, Jan. 13.

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RIO VISTA — Six more Solano County veterans will have a place to call home in less than two weeks. A new 2,500-square-foot Habitat for Humanity home will be dedicated virtually Jan. 28 in Rio Vista. Construction began on it just as a similar home opened for six veterans in Dixon. Plans are being finalized for a second home in Rio Vista that will be located next to the new one and a short jaunt from the Veterans Memorial Building, where members wait with open arms to welcome the new residents. “It’s an amazing, great feeling,” said Jack Batchelor, Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity’s board president. The former mayor was just a few steps from the front door entrance to the six-bedroom home. This build is different than previous ones. Habitat depends on volunteers for much of its labor. Work was underway when Covid-19 hit, which kept volunteers, some of them in high-risk groups, home. It was members of the trades who took up the tools, volunteering their time to see the project

PG&E says safety blackout is coming Tribune Content Agency SACRAMENTO — At the height of what should be California’s rainy season, PG&E Corp. is warning it might need to shut off power to thousands of customers to reduce the risk of a wildfire. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. said it could impose a “public safety power shutoff” Monday night in portions of Calaveras, Fresno, Kern, Mariposa, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Tuolumne counties.

“Forecasts show high fire-risk conditions arriving Monday evening in the southern portion of PG&E’s service area, with high winds expected to subside by Wednesday morning. Before any restoration begins, PG&E will inspect deenergized lines to ensure they were not damaged by high winds. PG&E will restore power safely and as quickly as possible once the weather all-clear is give,” the utility announced. The National Weather See Wildfire, Page A8

A new Habitat for Humanity house for veterans is under construction in Rio Vista, Jan. 13. become a reality, Batchelor said. The home will be run by the Berkeley Food & Housing Project. That organization will choose the residents, Batchelor said. He also praised the organizations’ staff for their work on the home. Those who qualify can use the U.S. Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program combined with Housing Choice Voucher rental

Alleged Capitol rioters argue Trump invited them in; they want pardons Tribune Content Agency WASHINGTON — They launched their assault on the U.S. Capitol with impunity, livestreaming their crimes and posing for photos as they breached the building’s perimeter and threatened the democratic process. Now members of the pro-Trump mob are arguing they shouldn’t be held to account. Speaking through defense lawyers or in interviews, the alleged

rioters argued they did nothing illegal. They couldn’t have been trespassing, they say, because they entered the Capitol at the “invitation” of President Trump, following his direct orders. Capitol police also held the doors open for them, they assert, basically ushering them into the building’s hallowed halls. Even so, knowing that time is running out on Trump’s presidency, they are also making a last-minute See Rioters, Page A8

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assistance for homeless veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Batchelor said. American Legion Post 178, Solano County, and the city of Rio Vista are also partners. “Many veterans struggle when living in isolation, but instead thrive on the companionship of

SUISUN CITY — City Council members will consider adding a 1% fee to any new or redeveloped nonresidential project with a value in excess of $250,000 when the building permit is issued – with a maximum payment of $100,000 – to support public art in the community. The proposal asks that 10% of the 1% fee be set aside for future maintenance of the approved art display. An in-lieu option is proposed, allowing the potential developer to petition the City Council

to accept an art piece, reducing or eliminating the 1% fee. Maintenance fees would need to be collected. The City Council will have the prerogative to reduce or eliminate the fee at the discretion of its members. The council held a public hearing in March 2019 on an amendment to Section 2.16 of the Suisun City Code to update the Parks and Recreation Commission to add three more members and change the title of the commission to the Recreation, Parks, Marina and Arts Commission. See Council, Page A8

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Ben & Jerry’s this week announced the debut of Doggie Desserts: four-ounce cups of mostly nondairy frozen treats.

Ice cream for dogs? Even pets are eating pandemic feelings The Washington Post We’ve reached peak pet. There’s really nowhere else to go. Animal shelters are out of dogs. Tech conventions are debuting cat exercise equipment and, more creepily, headless, robotic lap cats with very swishy tails. How do we know we’ve planted our flag at the pinnacle of pet obsession? One of the best-known premium ice cream companies has gone to the dogs. Ben & Jerry’s this week announced the debut of Doggie Desserts: four-ounce cups of mostly nondairy frozen treats, one featuring pumpkin with cookies and another with peanut butter and pretzels. It’s nondairy because some dogs, like some people, don’t tolerate lactose well; the base is sunflower seed butter, the same as Ben & Jerry’s nondairy frozen confections for humans. And therein is the essence. During the pandemic, ice cream sales have surged. Over the 52 weeks ending Sept. 6, in-home ice cream expenditures were up 13.4 percent and unit sales increased by 8.4%, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI. Creamy, frozen treats have provided succor during these difficult times. And we want man’s best friend to be right there with us on the couch, eating our feelings. The urge to anthrop o m or ph i z e a nd accessorize the animals we live with has gained steam. Between 2013 and 2019, pet stuff has been one of the fastest-growing spending categories, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Expenditure Surveys. In 2013, we spent about the same on our pets ($57.8 billion) as we did on alcohol ($55.8 billion). By 2019, we spent $13.5 billion more on our pets than on alcohol: $90 billion to alcohol’s

$76.5 billion. We also spent more than twice as much on our pets as we did on major appliances, fresh fruit or tobacco products that year. Spending on dog treats alone has jumped 44% from 2015 to 2020, with pet owners spending $5.5 billion on them last year, according to data firm Euromonitor. This is not news to Ben & Jerry’s, and its parent company, Unilever, a titan in the ice cream business. (Its brands dominate the freezer aisle: Magnum, Breyers, Klondike, Talenti, Good Humor and Popsicle.) There have been ice creams for dogs in the past – Frosty Paws, Pooch Creamery, Dairy Queen offers a Pup Cup and Starbucks whips up Puppuccinos so you can watch them scoot the cup around the floor – but this represents the first nonhuman foray into the “super-premium” category. Lindsay Bumps, global marketing specialist for Ben & Jerry’s and a certified veterinary nurse, says the idea for the product surfaced last February, right before the pandemic reached the United States. “Treats are such a big category. I might go to the vet with my dog and he did so great I want to take him for a Pup Cup,” she said (companion: a French bulldog named Spock). “It normally takes about 12 months to launch a product, but we had to adjust our ways of working, because we all started working from home.” The treats – offered in mini-cups or multipacks priced between $2.99 and $4.99 – will debut next week but won’t be located in the B & J section next to Cherry Garcia or Chunky Monkey. They will be in the frozen “novelties” section next to bars and ice cream sandwiches. Might a human eat them by mistake? “You can absolutely eat them. I’ve tried,” Bumps says. “They are delicious.”

want to beat it his time!” welcome you “You betcha! all to TranThis ain’t just a quility Springs roll of the dice! Rehabilitation No crapshoot Center. My name here!” Rick said. is Julie. I’m a “Rick! What counselor and I are you doing?” will facilitate this asked Julie. meeting every “I’m offering Tony Wade morning and encouragement The last laugh every evening,” just like AgreeJulie Eckerston said. ment No. 3 says,” “Do we get donuts or Rick said, pointing something?” Rick Frute to the poster. asked, scratching a day’s Julie took growth of beard absently. a deep breath. “So Rick, you’ve pro“Rick, I’m going to vided a perfect segue ask that you work extra to what I was about to hard on the no-triggering mention. At Tranquility thing, but I understand Springs we provide treatthat this is a big transiment for a wide variety tion. Now, everyone will of addictions using have a 30-day blackthe 12 Step modality. out period where you While we have targeted will not be allowed visigroups and individtors or phone calls as we ual therapy, this group want you to focus on your is for everybody. And recovery. After 30 days there are ground rules, we have a FaceTime or agreements as we call session with loved ones.” them,” Julie said. “FaceTime? I She pointed to a can’t FaceTime!” large laminated poster Heather Montez said that listed seven agreerather frantically. ments on the wall. “Android “Soooo, that’s a no on user?” Rick said. the donuts?” Rick asked. “I’m here because of “Rick, Agreement my screen addiction,” No. 5 is ‘No triggering Heather said. language in meetings.’ “That’s a What that means is that thing?” Rick asked. we are respectful to “Screen addiction is those who are struggling a very real thing, Rick. with various addictions Our ubiquitous electronic by trying not to openly devices have begat addicrefer to substances tion. Heather, no need to that could trigger cravworry. When we get past ings,” Julie said. the blackout, residents “Donuts are a subwith screen addiction can stance?” Rick asked. use a phone here that is a “Absolutely. We have landline with no screen. people here trying to You’re not alone. Internet overcome addictions to and Technology Addicts drugs, alcohol, food and Anonymous meetings are more,” Julie said. exploding,” Julie said. “I’m here for my gam“Internet and Technolbling addiction,” Roscoe ogy Addicts Anonymous? Colter said. “I’m gonna Wow. Are they in the

suburbs or just big cities?” Rick asked. “Well . . . they actually meet online,” Julie said. Rick was quiet for several seconds and tried to compose himself, but all at once gave in and exploded into loud spasmodic laughter. Two orderlies appeared, summoned Rick to a room and he came back five minutes later contrite and apologetic. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean any disrespect to anyone. It just struck me as funny as the place that screen addicts go for help would be online, that’s all,” Rick said. “It’s like having an AA meeting in a bar.” “Actually, AA in my city used to have special events at a local yacht club. If you walked in the front door and took a right, you would find the event, but if you went straight, you’d enter the bar,” Bud Pete said. “It wasn’t a problem, though.” “Um, then why are you here?” Rick asked. “Oh, I’m not an alcoholic. My ex-wife was and she is still sober. Like Heather, I’m here for screen addiction and also in my case food addiction,” Bud said. “OK, so I have a question. Let’s say you are

deep in your addiction and surfing the web for hours and you come across a website that you haven’t been to before and a popup asks you to ‘accept cookies.’ Does that trigger both of your addictions?” Rick asked. “Rick, instead of trying to be the counselor, why don’t you leave that to me?” Julie said. “Why are you here?” “Well, I was told by multiple people I needed to go to AA,” Rick said. “My wife, my estranged daughter, my dad, my boss. Shoot, even strangers at Safeway.” “Well, if you’re an alcoholic, you’re in the right place,” Julie said. “We can get you a firm foundation in working the steps and when you leave you can plug into Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in your local community.” “Oh, I’m not an alcoholic,” Rick said. “That’s not denial, either. I’ve never had a drop of alcohol in my life. The AA everyone seems to think I need to go to is A-hole Anonymous.” The sixth agreement, about not arguing when someone spoke their truth, was honored by all. Reach Fairfield writer Tony Wade at toeknee weighed@gmail.com.

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VACAV ILLE — Travis Credit Union and Community Housing Development Corporation have partnered to promote the launch of CHDC’s “Driving Clean Assistance Program” as part of the Light-Duty Financing Assistance in Disadvantaged Communities pilot project. This project allows Community Housing Development Corporation to provide financial assistance of up to $5,000, enabling consumers to purchase advanced technology (plug-in, hybrid and battery electric) vehicles. The Driving Clean Assistance Program is part of the California Climate Investments Initiative, a statewide program to reduce greenhouse gases while providing local benefits to California neighborhoods, with an emphasis on disadvantaged communities. Community Housing Development Corporation, based in Richmond, has a track record of increasing affordable housing and economic opportunities for lower-income residents, according to a press release from the credit union. Travis Credit Union is offering a free educational webinar series for people to learn everything about how to apply for the grant, as well as details about owning and financing. Each webinar will allow time for participants to submit live questions and interact with the presenter. The next one, “What is an Advanced Technology Vehicle,” is scheduled at 11 a.m. Thursday and will cover the details of owning an electric vehicle, including charging stations, fuel savings and purchase considerations. At the same time on Feb. 3, the topic is “How to Finance Your Vehicle,” which will explore various financing pathways of purchasing or leasing your vehicle and applying for the grant as a down-payment.

Bar offers $10K in gift cards to encourage vaccinations Tribune Content Agency CHICAGO – In the vein of great bar and restaurant promotions – happy hour, two for one, kids eat free – comes the 21st century pandemic update: get vaccinated, get a free beer. Legendary Roscoe Village bar Village Tap announced an unlikely public health initiative Wednesday on social media: Present proof of a Covid-19 vaccine, get a $10 gift card. The 30-year-old bar said it would hand out 1,000 gift cards – $10,000 of free beer (or food from the Village Tap kitchen if you must). “By getting vaccinated, you are showing you care about us and you are doing your part to help all of us move one step closer to normal,” the bar said on its Twitter, Facebook and See Cards, Page A7

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Gov’t meetings populate calendar The week will include government meetings in various communities. The meetings are open to the public and most are online due to Covid19. The meetings will include: n Fairfield City Council, 6 p.m. Tuesday. Info: www.fairfield. ca.gov/gov/city_council/. n Rio Vista City Council, 6 p.m. Tuesday, City Council chamber, City Hall, 1 Main St. Info: www.riovistacity.com/ city council. n Travis School District Governing Board, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Educat ion T rav is Center, 2775 De Ronde Drive, Fairfield. Info: travisusd.org. n Solano Irrigation District, 7p.m. Tuesday, Lake Berryessa Room, 810 Vaca Valley Parkway, Vacaville. Info: ca-sid. civicplus.com. n Vacaville Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Vacaville City Hall council chamber, 650 Merchant St., Vacaville. Info: www. ci.vacaville.ca.us. n Travis School District Governing Board, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Travis Education Center, 2775 De Ronde Drive, Fairfield. Info: travisusd.org. n Solano County Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Thursday, 675 Texas St., Fairfield. Info: solano county.com.

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Players are turning to Dungeons & Dragons for the first time amid the pandemic as an escape from the coronavirus.

Turning to D&D to escape a real life monster – Covid-19 Tribune Content Agency For a few hours each week, Kevin Benedicto inhabits an otherworldly realm: Icewind Dale, a perilous land of tundra and frost, wizards and orcs, white dragons and crag cats. His domain is the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, the addictive tabletop role-playing game that made its debut more than four decades ago. As dungeon master – for the uninitiated, that’s the game’s organizer and leader of the adventure – Benedicto steers his group of friends across a world conceived in their minds and limited only by their creativity and the roll of the dice. Here, they can do something they can’t in real life: defeat a monster. “I can have a measure of control over the world, at a time when we have no control in the world,” he said. Benedicto is a lawyer by day, but during those precious weekend hours he sits among the burgeoning number of new D&D acolytes who have turned to the game during quarantine. With little else to do, many players say, they now reach for the “d20,” a signature 20-sided die, gather their party and venture forth into dangerous ruins, abandoned watchtowers and hamlets filled with

traders, taverns and inns that host shifty travelers. “I suddenly had more time, since there were no more happy hours or dinners out,” said Benedicto, who in another group plays a young and preppy “dragonborn paladin” – a kind of holy fighter and spell-caster – named Aaravos Buffsprocket. “I think with the existential claustrophobia we were all feeling in the pandemic, feeling trapped in these confined spaces, escaping to a world that is boundless felt like a really good thing to do.” Dungeons & Dragons rose from humble origins, first published in 1974 as three booklets shipped in wood-grain-colored cardboard boxes assembled by hand. The 1,000-print run sold out that year, gaining in popularity until what many assumed was its heyday in the 1980s – shortly after it was thrust into the nation’s culture wars and accused of promoting devil worship. No D&D adventure plays out the same way. An adventure book outlines the plot of a journey, but it’s the players – through their unique characters and distinct choices – who shape the heroic quest. Each player has a set of dice with four, six and eight sides, among others, and rolls determine success or failure – whether it’s impal-

ing an orc or hiding in the shadows from a bandit. At a time when it feels as though society collectively rolled a “nat one” – generally, an automatic failure in the game – players largely leave their coronavirus anxieties at the door. But sometimes, like a “mind flayer,” Covid-19 invades their world. Benedicto thought he’d found the perfect new adventure book, but as he kept reading he learned that the expedition encounters a plague. “I was like, ‘No, I think we have had enough of that,’” he said, chuckling. “Hard pass.” Players and scholars attribute the game’s resurgent popularity not only to the longueurs of the pandemic, but also to its reemergence in pop culture – on the Netflix series “Stranger Things,” whose main characters play D&D in a basement; on the sitcom “The Big Bang Theory”; or via the host of celebrities who display their love for the game online. Liz Schuh, head of publishing and licensing for Dungeons & Dragons, isn’t surprised by the game’s reanimated popularity. Revenue was up 35% in 2020 compared with 2019, the seventh consecutive year of growth, she said. Many newcomers purchase starter kits packed

with character sheets, a rule book, a set of dice and a story line. New dungeon masters may buy a foldable screen to hide their rolls and anything else they’d like to keep from the player-characters. Once the introductory journey ends, players pore through other adventure books for sale – or conjure an original odyssey. “The first few days of news [of the virus] coming out globally, at the top of every hour all the alarms were going off at the company,” said Dean Bigbee, director of operations for Roll20, an online tabletop gaming platform. “The amount of new account requests were so high that the systems thought that we were under a denial-of-service attack. But they were legitimate. They were accounts from Italy, and then France, following the paths of lockdowns across the world.” Godina A nt er o Garcia, an assistant professor at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education, said that interest in D&D never truly disappeared. “It’s a 40-year phenomenon,” he said. “I think the stigma of playing it and being a nerd has dropped as ‘Lord of the Rings’ and Marvel became popular.” The game also has become more inclusive, See D&D, Page A7

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FAIRFIELD — An estimated 90 job-seekers registered and attended the Virtual Winter Teacher Recruitment Fair sponsored by the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, the district announced. Nearly two dozen have been offered jobs. Applicants were able to attend via the Zoom video conferencing platform in hopes of securing a teaching position for the 2021-2022 school year. The district’s virtual teacher recruitment fair occurred Jan. 7. The event attracted prospective teaching candidates from universities throughout California and across the nation. One candidate attended from Mississippi. The district is particularly interested in recruiting those who graduated from the district, according to a press release to announce the results of the recruitment effort. At tendees were able to learn about the

opportunities and advantages to teaching in the district. District representatives throughout the day connected with and interviewed prospective teachers in all subject areas. “I was fortunate to interview some of the best candidates I have ever met. Several were from the Fairfield-Suisun community,” Megan Thole, Cleo Gordon principal, said in the press release. “The candidates had done research about our district and were excited to join a team with a strong vision for equity. They looked forward to building positive relationships with kids. It’s exciting to be reminded of all the good things that are happening in FSUSD.” “Kudos to Human Resources for organizing and hosting the winter recruitment fair,” Cathy Chan, David A. Weir assistant principal, said in the press release. “It was such a pleasure to see so many talented and compassionate teacher candidates, including several who were former students. The candi-

dates were excited and ready to join our team and to make a difference for our students.” The virtual recruitment fair resulted in the offers of 23 contracts for employment. Twelve of these offers have already been accepted by the candidates. The district’s Human Resources Department continues to stay connected with all of the candidates as they make their final decisions. The school district recruits annually to fill teaching positions that occur due to retirements, resignations or personnel increases, according to the press release. The virtual recruitment fair was the kickoff event to assist in reaching the goal of filling 80 teaching positions districtwide for

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the 2021-2022 school year. “Active recruitment is important for us as our goal is to have highly qualified educators ready to serve our students and deliver a premier education on the first day of school,” Ken Whittemore, assistant superintendent of Human Resources, said in the press release.

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o you have blind spots? I do. Love has blind spots. That’s why, when someone marries someone who has glaring flaws, the other can’t see them. “Love is blind,” we sadly say. Hate has blind spots. That’s when we hate someone but we cannot see the good in that person – good that is inevitably there. We have blind spots in politics, too. Liberals are blind to whatever drove so many people to Trump even before he had been elected. There is something in the conservative worldview that completely blinded conservatives to Donald Trump’s worst attributes. They were hooked on him so much that he could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and they wouldn’t leave him. Many still don’t see them. Why? To most of us, the blind spots of others are a great mystery. Why can’t they see what we see? Jack Batson I just completed reading “The Righteous Mind” by Jonathan Haidt, a 2012 best-seller despite its hefty size. It speaks to today. He describes what is all too visible today: that we are not particularly rational creatures. When it comes to moral choices, we react immediately, saying, “That’s just wrong!” Only after that reaction do we use our gray matter to come up with a goodsounding reason why we said what we just said. It’s a shocking discovery. If this sounds threatening to our Constitution and whole political order, join the crowd – we’re more emotional than rational. Haidt, using very clever surveys, finds five “foundations” to our moral judgments. These are deep, fundamental values that we have that we only vaguely know about. We all got them during our rise from our chimpanzee roots. We all share them and adapt them according to our life circumstances. Here they are. We are attracted to caring and repulsed by harm. We have strong instincts of fairness and we loathe cheaters. We came to dominate all species because we value loyalty and punish betrayal. We got to the top by respecting authority and frowning on subversion. Finally, we have deep feelings of sacredness and shun actions of degradation. These hardwired moral instincts are present in all varieties of homo sapiens. But our cultures push us to stress some over others. What’s happening in the U.S. now illustrates this discovery. We have a Constitution and we have a multiethnic society which push us in a liberal direction. Liberals stress the “care” and “fair” foundations over the others. Conservatives stress – hold on to your hat – all five foundations rather equally. So compared to liberals, they’re less into “care” and “fair.” They like the other three: loyalty, authority and sanctity. To conservatives, liberals seem like simpering Susans, always worrying about some poor person needing care, or someone who is overly concerned about life’s unfairness and correcting it. Mind you, a society should be concerned about fair and care, but Haidt shows by polls and graphs that liberals stress those two and are almost blind to the other three. The conservative heart throbs, however, over calls to loyalty to country and leader, respecting authority like police and party, and the sacredness of church, tradition and flag. They care about fairness, but not nearly as much as their liberal counterparts. This makes conservatives strong competitors in elections, when all five symbols are trotted out in a culture war to thrill and spark the deep instincts that we all have. See how these insights worked out with our current president. He insisted on loyalty over all else. He stood on his own authority against the “deep state” and other formerly accepted authorities. He held up a Bible and declared that he would protect the sacredness of the life of the unborn. Conservatives swooned. Of course, he didn’t really care for anyone. He wasn’t fair at all except to those few loyal to him. He’s fallen due to his own narcissism and psychopathy, but until liberals begin showing the negative side of the foundations he stood for – harm, cheating, betrayal, subversion and degradation – the future is going to be bumpy. Jack Batson is a former member of the Fairfield City Council. Reach him by email at jsbatson@prodigy.net.

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ach morning the San There have been about Francisco Chronicle lists, 350,000 deaths from in bold red, the number Covid-19 in the U.S. According of cases of Covid-19 and to the Centers for Disease the number of deaths in the Control and Prevention, in Bay Area, the state and the 2018, there were country. These numbers are 655,381 deaths in the U.S. accompanied with dire headfrom heart disease and lines such as “Most in a day” 599,274 from carcinomas. or “Huge surge.” This is all Diane Both numbers are much, to make you feel that, indeed, Curtis-Page much higher than the deaths you must stay home and from Covid-19. Their numbers do nothing to stay safe and well. may increase for 2020 from people Is it propaganda or is there clinical being scared or delayed in going to science to it? the hospital or doctor for treatment or As a scientist, I like numbers. I like cancer screening. to look at them and analyze them. One The governor has shut down most time, during my research days, an of the state with speeches leading us article came out in a scientific journal to believe the entire population is in claiming that eating yogurt had imminent danger from this virus and caused blindness in lab mice. My will be at death’s door if we venture cohorts and I decided to look at the from home. With his shutdown of the numbers in the article. We found that state, Gov. Gavin Newsom is destroyto duplicate the amount of yogurt fed ing the state’s middle class, which is the mice, a human adult would have to the backbone of the state’s economy eat a garbage can full of yogurt every and the secret to its success. day for five years, an unlikely sceCalifornia had 1.8 million unemnario. Numbers need context. ployed in October 2020 equaling 9.3% Let’s check the Chronicle numbers of the workforce. However, this from a recent day. In the Bay Area: doesn’t include those who have fallen 270,200 cases with 2,635 deaths. The off the unemployment rolls or those death rate is 0.097%. In California: underemployed. Newsom, with his 2,356,477 cases with 26,547 deaths. iron fist, is increasing the homeless The death rate is 1.1%. That is 1.1% of population, increasing those living the people diagnosed. With below the poverty level and know39.78 million people in California, the ingly causing the failure of thousands death rate is 0.067%. Not even close to of businesses both large and small. 1%. This is not accounting for asympEven Elon Musk has moved to tomatic and not-tested individuals. Texas. Doing so would lower it even more. While more and more of the Let’s look at some other numbers. service industry workers find their

jobs gone, government workers have yet to miss a payday. While Governor Newsom collects his paycheck, the workers at the wineries he had interests in are not allowed to open their tasting rooms. The state’s largest union, the California Teachers Association, is wanting to keep schools closed to “protect the teachers” yet the science has not proven that having the schools open will spread the virus to any great degree. The teachers are still being paid. From everything I have read, the quality of student’s learning remotely is terrible. Our state’s students are falling behind the learning curve from not being in a classroom situation. Their socializing skills are also being compromised. It will take unknown time to recover from this shutdown, a shutdown not supported by science or the numbers. Some educators suggest this generation will never fully recover. The numbers don’t lie and, when put in context, give you a perspective different from that being touted by the state government and the press who are using them for emotion, fright and power. Diane Curtis-Page, research scientist and corporate executive, moved to California from upstate New York after an early retirement. She is past president of the Upper Napa Valley Republican Women Federated and active at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Napa. She can be reached at dianepage213@gmail.com.

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Martin Luther King Jr. taught us much about embracing enemies

In 1966, while leading a his year’s celebration of Martin Luther march for fair housing in King Jr. Day comes Chicago, King was faced with less than two weeks a similar mob, and he reacted after a violent white mob, in much the same way. The inspired by entrenched racism several hundred peaceful and dressed up in Chrisdemonstrators he led through tian symbolism, attacked the Marquette Park neighborAmerican democracy, hood were met by a crowd of leaving five people dead. Eboo Patel thousands of people, mostly As a Black Christian ethnic whites, frothing with minister leading a nonviolent movehate. They screamed racial epithets at ment for civil rights, Martin Luther him. He kept marching. They threw King Jr. came to know such mobs rocks and bottles. One hit him in the well. He faced them across the head, he went down on his knee, American South, and also right wiped the blood away, got up, kept here in Chicago. marching. What might we learn from how Out of the corner of his eye, he saw King dealt with such mobs in his own a group of teenagers jeering at him. time? It is reasonable to believe that Somehow, King escaped his security King would support holding people detail, walked up to them and said accountable for crimes committed, something to the effect of: “You all but King also held a higher hope for at are so smart and good-looking. Why least some of those who were part of would you want to stoop so low?” the mob. Namely, that they might be Why would King compliment changed, and then included in the people who hurled racist slurs and beloved community of American rocks at him? Why would he speak of democracy. reconciling with people who fireIt was toward the end of the bombed his house and endangered his Montgomery bus boycott, after family? enduring a year of death threats, false Without a doubt, the anchor for arrests and firebombings from white King’s actions was his Christian faith. mobs, that King spoke of “the glorious King truly believed that all of us are opportunity to inject a new dimension created in the image of God, that love of love into the veins of our is at the center of the Gospel and that civilization.” it is “the only force capable of It was precisely when others had changing an enemy into a friend.” shown themselves at their worst that It was actually an ethic that King it was most important for righteous admired across faiths. King’s hero, people to “Love your enemies, bless Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi, called them that curse you, pray for them his Hindu-based nonviolent movethat despitefully use you.” ment to free India from British He continued, “This is the time for colonial rule “satyagraha,” or reconciliation. This is the time for “love force.” redemption. This is the time to build In addition to his spiritual committhe beloved community.” ment to use love to turn enemies into Let us be clear about how remarkfriends, King was working a deeply able this is. Some of the people he was pragmatic strategy. He understood advocating for had attempted to burn a profound truth about democracy: down King’s home, seriously endanYou have to live with the people you gering his wife and their new baby. defeat. And still King believed they could Moreover, they have all the same change, and be included in the powers of citizenship as you do. They beloved community of American can hold rallies to promote their views, raise money for favorite causes democracy.

and run candidates for office. Even if they go to jail for committing crimes, they get out at some point. And so you have a stake in them being better than their worst selves. You have a stake in them going through a positive change. King believed that people change when they are reminded of their God-given potential for both greatness and goodness. And so he effectively says to the racist mobs: This is not all that you can be. Your potential is so much greater than this. Even though I am the target of your hate, I see so much more in you. I am going to remind you of that greatness and goodness, and then I’m going to convince you that I’m building a world where your greatness and goodness can manifest. You will like yourself better in that world. And in that world, we will be like brothers and sisters. There are few people in the world with a special talent for evil, a talent for bringing out the worst in others. They are like the wicked wizard Sauron, creating Orcs and sending them forth to create fitna, chaos and violence, so that they might amass more power. But if we are to have a healthy and diverse democracy, more of us will need to have the opposite talent, the Martin Luther King Jr. talent of seeing in people who are at their worst that they can be something better. Sometimes we have to tell those people a story that encourages them to be that better self, even when their ugliness is directed at the things we consider most precious. King knew that it was good for them, but it was also good for him. When people are at their worst – our enemies and our friends – we all lose. When people are at their best – our enemies and our friends – we all win. Eboo Patel is founder and president of IFYC, an interfaith organization, and the author of “Out of Many Faiths: Religious Diversity and the American Promise.”

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great nation, this must become true. So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania. Let freedom ring from the snowcapped Rockies of Colorado. Let freedom ring from the curvaceous slopes of California. But not only that: Let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia. Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee. Let freedom ring from every hill and molehill of Mississippi. From every mountainside, let freedom ring. “And when this happens, and when we allow freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual: ‘Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!’ ” Source: MLKEC-INP, Martin Luther King, Jr. Estate Collection, In Private Hands Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com.

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Today’s birthday Among your birthday wishes are beautiful goals. Still, you embrace the spirit of development, which always happens in the present moment. Your habit of bringing yourself back to the center of the action and the crux of control only gets stronger. You incrementally rise in power. Month after month you do as you command yourself to. Aries and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 44, 2, 28 and 10.

projects you take on, which will now earn you fans. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You admit what you don’t know, and then watch all the people who were pretending to know breathe a sigh of relief. This just might be the start of the conversation that gets everyone up to speed. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). One scenario is that you trust in a process and do the work. Alternately, you act as though you trust in a process, and you do the work. Either will produce brilliant outcomes. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). You can’t help it – an expectation has already formed in your head. It will turn out

that this story about things coming together and you feeling fabulous about it is not so far off. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). You read the meaning inside small gestures. You’ll like some of what you learn. What do you do with the rest of it? Mentally file the information and save it for later. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18). You’re a traveler along life’s highway. Driving on low, both literally and figuratively, is dangerous and not worth the risk. Pull over to the rest stop to fuel up. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). For a different outcome, you need different thoughts, and for different thoughts, you need a changed mind. The easiest and most effective way to change your mind is to change your actions. CELEBRITY PROFILES: Widely considered the greatest leading man of the Golden Hollywood era, Cary Grant was among the 20th century’s most famous entertainers. The classic Capricorn is still much beloved and often referenced for his timeless sense of style. Grant was born when the sun and Mercury were in classy Capricorn and Venus, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were in sophisticated Sagittarius.

Bridge

by Phillip Alder

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Obituaries

D&D Bonnie Langdon

May 31, 1940 — Dec. 2, 2020

Thelma M. Flint Thelma M. Flint passed away peacefully at home with her family members by her side on Jan. 1, 2021. She was 82 years old and a resident of Fairfield for 47 years. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Clyde Flint; daughters, Colette (Flint) Green and Cheryl (Flint) Jones; and son, Tony Flint; sons-in-law, Marcus Green and Samuel Jones; grandchildren, Toriana Flint, Matthew Green, Leilani Flint, Jamiri Flint and Jada Flint; aunt, Annie Dove; siblings, Eugenia Washington, Denise Reed, David Thacker, Darlene Smart, Mark Thacker and Donna Thacker; also, a host of dear relatives and friends. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, William Odell Thacker and Thelma Marguerite (Gomes) Thacker; her brothers, William Odell (Bingy) Thacker Jr., Thomas Thacker and Barry Thacker; two aunts, Clarissa (Gomes) Elliott and Eugenia Gomes. Thelma was an outstanding wife. She lived with her husband and family at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts; Dover AFB, Delaware; RAF Alconbury, England; and Travis AFB, California. The family moved to Fairfield, California, in 1974, where she resided until her passing. Thelma loved the Lord, her family and her friends. She touched the lives of so many people and will be deeply missed. The service is limited due to the pandemic. There will be a drive-thru “viewing” from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at Bryan-Braker Funeral Home, 1850 W. Texas St., Fairfield, California. The interment is private. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to express sympathy can consider making a donation in honor of Thelma M. Flint to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or Calvary Chapel Solano in Fairfield. Thank you family and friends for your love, prayers and support. Arrangements under the care of Bryan-Braker Funeral Home, 707-425-4697, www.bryanbraker. com.

Bonnie Sue Langdon, 80, died peacefully at home in her sleep, going to her heavenly home Dec. 2, 2020, at home in Fairfield, California. Bonnie Sue Langdon was born May 31, 1940, to the late Lewis Ambrose Naegele and Eldra Loa Naegele in Lincoln County, Kansas. She was raised in a Christian home and enjoyed a musical childhood. She was blessed with perfect pitch, and grew up playing the piano and marimba. She attended county school, then Lucas High School, graduating in 1957. She married her high school sweetheart, Larry L. Langdon, on Aug. 23, 1959. Born to this union was Tammy Jill (Wood), Todd Lewis and Timothy Brooks. Bonnie and family lived in Russell, Kansas; Washington, D.C.; Arlington, Virginia; Falls Church, Virginia; and finally moving to Fairfield, California. Bonnie loved her family, and was drawn to watching her children and grandchildren’s activities, whether it be sports, school assemblies or church events. She also enjoyed almost all sporting events, musicals and concerts. Because of her faith in God, she loved playing music for the church services and directing choirs. Her love of music and church called her to service to God, and it gave her peace, while working a full-time job. She was a member of Community United Methodist Church of Fairfield, California, for 46 years. Thirty-two of those years were as organist and then as director and organist, working with five choirs, three vocal choirs and two bell choirs. Bonnie applied for an organist job in Arlington, Virginia, at Arlington Forrest Methodist Church. Upon arriving for the interview, when they found out she didn’t have a degree in Music, they were going to end the interview. She said “that she might as well play for them while they waited for the next person.” She got the job as organist. She held the job as the organist until moving to Fairfield, California, in July 1972. Bonnie’s life beside love of music, church and family was spent as secretaries to a County Clerk, a Probate Judge, Attorneys and a United States House of Representative member, Bob Dole, and five District Superintendents of schools for Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District. Bonnie is survived by her husband, Larry; Tammy Wood, her husband, John Wood; Julie and Scott Stewart, all of Vacaville, California; Todd Langdon, his fiancé, Sarah Fly and their daughter, Harper Langdon; Todd’s children, Nicklas, Nathaniel, Natalie and Naomi Langdon; Sarah’s children, Christian, McKenzie and Caleb Fly, all of Vacaville, California; Tim Langdon of Fairfield, California, son, Dylan and wife, Damishi Langdon; great-grandchildren, Emerie, Desmond and Isaac Langdon, all of Vacaville, California; brother, John Naegele and wife Jean Ann Naegele of Lucas, Kansas; nephews, John Naegele Jr. and Michael Naegele of Kansas City, Kansas, Kirk Naegele of Las Vegas, Nevada, Kari Naegele of Lucas, Kansas; nieces, Sondra Cardwell of Fairfield, California, and Sherrian Sexton of Hays, Kansas; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Contributions in memory of Bonnie may be made to the Community United Methodist Church, 1875 Fairfield Ave., Fairfield, CA 94533.

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Jeff Hoffman, owner of the Village Tap bar at Roscoe Street and Hoyne Avenue in Chicago, Ill., launched a plan to offer $10 gift cards to the first 1,000 people who present documentation of having gotten a Covid-19 vaccine.

Cards From Page A3 Instagram accounts. Village Tap owner Jeff Hoffman said the idea came to him Tuesday while thinking about how to get his industry, which has been devastated by the pandemic, open as quickly and safely as possible. “There’s a lot of anger and frustration for all of us around what’s happening, and happening to our businesses, but not a lot of conversation around the vaccine,” Hoffman said. “I wanted to put something out there.” Too much of the conversation, he said, has been about short-term solutions for bars and restaurants – that is, reopening – rather than the long term solutions, which Hoffman said he believed to be broad vaccination. “There’s a lot of energy

being put into getting us reopened without a lot of thought in my opinion on how we’re going do that safely,” he said. Four people redeemed the offer on Wednesday. While $10,000 is a significant chunk of lost revenue, Hoffman said, “it’s not like it’ll happen all at once, so we can weather it.” With a large heated outdoor patio, Village Tap has navigated Chicago’s pandemic winter – which has seen many bars and restaurants choose to shutter until spring – better than many competitors, Hoffman said. However, it is still just breaking even, he said. On Thursday, Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot said she is “very focused” on getting “our restaurants and our bars reopened as quickly as possible.” Allowing people into spaces regulated by the city and state may help tamp down gatherings in “underground venues”

where people are congregating without masks. “If we have people, and give them an outlet for entertainment in the restaurant space in the bar space, we have much more of an opportunity in my view, to be able to regulate and control that environment,” Lightfoot said. Hoffman said he would welcome limited indoor seating – he pegged the number at 50%, provided there can be ample spacing – as the vaccine rolls out. “From the health perspective, we are one of the most regulated industries and most operators are operating as safely as possible,” he said. “As long as people are following guidelines – wearing masks, sanitizing, distancing – I think it can be done safely.” Hoffman said he has yet to be vaccinated, but “as soon as I can, I will be in line.”

From Page A3 Garcia added, as creatives who work on updating the game have considered current sensitivities about race and stereotypes. “Over the summer, in light of protests and the murder of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, people started looking at race representations in D&D and the ways that orcs and ‘drow’ are represented in ways that make playing the game to some inherently racist,” he said, referring to elves with dark skin often depicted as evil. A new D&D “sourcebook” called “Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything” tackles the topic head-on, providing new rules for players who wish to diverge from the typical, high-fantasy character tropes that grant bonus points to abilities based on race. Traditionally, D&D players gathered in person. In 2020, virtual play rose 86%, Schuh said, aided by online platforms such as Roll20 and Fantasy Grounds. Around 11 a.m. on a recent Sunday, Cara Palmer and friends logged into Zoom from different corners of the country for their weekly D&D session. The week before, the party had slain a horde of ogres outside the crumbling walls of a shrine. As both a playercharacter and dungeon master, Palmer would set the scene for their latest encounter. Maneuvering through real-life distractions – a barking dog, a mail carrier – she pulled up a board and drew a map in black ink for the players to see. The characters observe a belfry, she explained, and a portcullis blocking their entry. The players debated their options. Dispatch one player’s bird to

conduct reconnaissance? Have someone scale the bell tower for a better vantage point? “I don’t think the best option is to send a bear up through the roof,” one player said, laughing, referring to another character, who had morphed into an ursine form. Palmer, who plays with friends, her boyfriend and his daughter, turned to the game for the first time in 2020, drawn by the prospect of improvising her own “Lord of the Rings”style adventure. For many players, she said, the characters provide the opportunity to adopt an alter ego, or a person they would never see themselves becoming. But for her, Clara the high elf cleric, is “the ideal I wish I could be.” “What she physically does with healing is the ideal for why I wanted to be a lawyer,” the 28-yearold said. “She reminds me that what I do with my life is helping people.” In recent years, the game has gained wider exposure through “actual play” videos and podcasts that show people playing through their adventures, including the web series “Critical Role.” On the stream, the players gather around a large table as Matthew Mercer, their dungeon master, presides. Mercer, 38, chief creative officer of “Critical Role,” grew up playing D&D and other role-playing games, and said they helped him to come out of his shell as “a socially awkward teenager.” “It’s such a wonderful tool to learn about yourself, to explore facets of life and your personality that otherwise you wouldn’t be comfortable doing,” he said. On websites today, players can join an adventure with a band of strangers, or hire a dungeon master to lead a

campaign. Some games are free; others might charge as much as $25 per person. The uptick in interest is part of a broader surge in tabletop role-playing games, experts say. Mariko Green found that after moving back to California from France last year, D&D provided a way to connect with friends during lockdown. Green belongs to three D&D groups, and one of her characters is Edamame Squirrel, the Tabaxi shadow sorcererrogue – a curious catlike humanoid who is “not a smart build” but fills a niche within the group, she said. Edamame Squirrel means well, but can’t help but get herself in trouble. “We honestly really do have serious discussions,” Green said. “One friend is separating from his partner because the pandemic is so difficult, another friend struggles with things that their kids are going through. I have depression that comes and goes because of the pandemic. We have been able to seriously share about stuff.” It’s not just newcomers who have embraced D&D in quarantine. Caity Knox and Nate Thompson have played in a nearly fouryear campaign with their friends, but in 2020 went from playing once every six or so weeks to meeting every weekend. Knox, a fashion designer whose character is a matcha-haired Druid forest gnome named Arlo Candlehall, said that playing has been “anchoring,” a tether to “what our social life used to be like before.” Playing together has been the married couple’s main social gathering – more fun than staring at tiles of faces on a Zoom screen, said Thompson, the group’s dungeon master. “I feel like I learn new things about people I talk to every day,” he said.

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Spector dies after Wildfire contracting Covid-19 Service said wind gusts could hit 70 mph in mountainous areas. PG&E said it did not expect shutoffs to occur in the Sacramento region or the Bay Area due to higher humidity levels. In all, about 21,000 homes and businesses would be affected by the blackout, making it one of the smallest power shutoffs imposed by PG&E since the utility began cutting off electricity to parts of its service territory during fierce windstorms. Still, it’s a testament to the dry winter California is enduring and the ever-present risk of wildfire that a shutoff is being contemplated in January. The Sierra Nevada snowpack is about half what it

should be for this time of year. The U.S. Drought Monitor, a weekly analysis by multiple federal agencies, says 95% of California is experiencing drought-like conditions. PG&E held six public safety power shutoffs in 2020 as the utility – barely six months after exiting bankruptcy – is anxious to avoid additional wildfires. Even so, the utility is being investigated in connection with the Zogg Fire, which killed four people in Shasta County in September. PG&E was driven into bankruptcy in early 2019 because of billions of dollars in liabilities from the 2017 wine-country fires and the 2018 Camp Fire, which killed 85 people and destroyed thousands of homes in Paradise. Southern California Edison is also considering blackouts that would affect 278,000 homes and businesses.

land here. We have a 99-year lease with the county,” he said. The new home includes a garage as well as secure storage for the residents. Batchelor has been involved with the local Habitat for Humanity since 2016. He became the board present in 2019. Looking to the future, the board has its sights set on single-family dwellings for veterans and their families with property picked out in Fairfield and Vacaville. The Dixon Veterans Home was furnished with an allowance used for purchasing items from Fairfield’s ReStore, which offers a variety of home improvement materials, including furniture and dishes. ReStore prof its also support Habitat’s building projects. Serving on the local Habitat board of directors is a continuation of his more than 50 years of public service,

Batchelor said. “Habitat is an inspiration to me,” he said. The joy comes from helping those who have served our country find a safe, permanent place to live, he said. Noel O’Brien is commander of Rio Vista’s American Legion Post 178, which was instrumental in bringing the project to the community. He, too, praised the local trades that pitched in to put in underground wiring, which don’t have to deal with the strong Rio Vista winds. “Here in R io Vista the wind blows heavily,” he said. The post netted almost $50,000 to help with the project. “Covid-19 almost took away our innovation,” O’Brien said. “But we always find ways to be successful.” The new residents will be welcomed at their comfort level. “One of the better ways

is low-key,” O’Brien said. A “handshake welcome,” he calls it, when safety guidelines say it’s OK. The goal is to make the veterans feel at home. “We go fishing,” O’Brien said. “We go to the horse races. We go to the Yountville Veterans Home during the holidays.” O’Brien, a career Navy chief who was injured 14 years into his service, pursued a master’s degree in psychology to aid his fellow veterans. “It’s so important to me,” he said of assuming the obligation to support veterans and the community. O’Brien said he appreciates the fact that the home is permanent. Some Veterans Administration housing is transitional. “They don’t have to worry about having to leave before they get here,” O’Brien said. For more information, and to link to the virtual dedication, visit www. solanonapahabitat.org.

Biden. His actions led House Democrats, joined by 10 Republicans, to impeach Trump last week, making him the first president to twice face that sanction. Lawmakers said he incited the mob attack, setting up a Senate trial that will take place when Biden is president. Biden is set to be sworn in on Wednesday. Although the prosecutions are in their early stages, scholars and legal experts say the alleged rioters’ early pronouncements – that their fealty to Trump should get them leniency in return – reflect a deeply rooted sense of entitlement among many supporters of Trump, who for years has projected a swaggering disregard for his own legal troubles and a penchant for pardoning his confidants. “Impunity is in some ways kind of the defining feature of Trump as a public personality and of the Trump presidency. He has taken impunity to an art form,” said Brian DeLay, an associate professor of history at UC Berkeley. In both his impeachments, in the special counsel probe into Russia’s interference in the 2016 campaign, and in case after case in which associates have been charged and convicted of crimes, Trump has telegraphed to his supporters that he – and they – are beyond reproach, castigating investigations as witch hunts or hoaxes. “Impunity is something that has been baked into Trumpism from the beginning,” DeLay said, “and so it’s not surprising to me now that the people who consider themselves his followers are saying, I think in a pretty authentic way, ‘Surely you’re going to get us out of this. You asked us to do it, we did it, and impunity is how things work.’ ” The alleged rioters’

hope may not be entirely misplaced. Trump has used his clemency power almost exclusively as a political tool to reward supporters. His first pardon went to Joe Arpaio, the former sheriff of Arizona’s Maricopa County, who was held in contempt of court for refusing to stop racially profiling Latinos. The following year, at the urging of Kim Kardashian, he commuted the sentence of Alice Johnson, who was serving a life term for a nonviolent drug offense. He later pardoned Johnson after she supported his reelection campaign. The president has also almost completely undone the sentences handed down during the Russia investigation, pardoning nearly every former advisor who was convicted or pleaded guilty, including former national security advisor Michael Flynn, former campaign Chairman Paul Manafort and longtime political advisor Roger Stone. Overt appeals for clemency have been welcomed by Trump. He’s come to the aid of accused and convicted war criminals after their supporters or lawyers have made pleas for help on Fox News. It’s unclear if Trump is considering pardoning any of those who breached the Capitol’s security. The Department of Justice said in a statement that its Office of the Pardon Attorney “is not involved in any efforts to pardon individuals or groups involved with the heinous acts that took place this week in and around the U.S. Capitol,” although the president has typically circumvented the normal procedure for weighing clemency. Steven Levin, a former federal prosecutor and military judge who is now a criminal defense lawyer, says he thinks it is unlikely Trump will

pardon the rioters. Doing so, he said, “would be further evidence that they were doing his bidding.” Despite their protestations that the president urged them on, the defendants are also likely to fail in court because an invitation to commit a crime is not an excuse to do it, Levin said. To make his point, Levin – who is not representing anyone accused in the riot – compared the siege of the Capitol to a bank robbery. “You can’t really make the argument that, ‘Hey look, the bank president invited me in with my friends so we could take money from the vault.’ That doesn’t make it legal,” Levin said. “No jury is going to find that argument sympathetic or, frankly, even reasonable.” Some of the accused also have claimed that they didn’t break into the Capitol but were let in by police. Watkins, the attorney for the spear-wielding Chansley, argued on CNN that Chansley “did not break into” the building but “had the doors to the Capitol held for him by Capitol Police.” Thomas Robertson, a Virginia police officer, made a similar assertion to investigators in trying to explain why he entered the building, according to court papers. Levin said such arguments were almost certain to fail. Police officers who feared for their own safety and were overwhelmed by the sheer size of the advancing crowd had legitimate reasons for not attempting to halt the intruders. Levin said defendants – particularly those charged with unlawful entry, especially those who know images of them in the building are out there – would “be wise to negotiate a deal” as soon as possible.

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The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the crowd during the 1957 Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom in Washington, D.C.

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From Page One be given to children and teens across the North Bay. “Our book bags attempt to nourish the minds and bodies of today’s youth because access to healthy food and improved literacy improves overall health and creates a sense of empowerment,” Luna said in the press release. Community members are asked to donate new books for children or teens, prepackaged/nonperishable snacks, new bookmarks or a gift certificate to purchase such items. Each bag of gifts will contain approximately $25 worth of books and $10 worth of snacks, according to the press release. All donations will be distributed to children and teens through local agencies that champion youth literacy and address hunger. The Fairfield BaCON Teen Pantry, the Fairfield Civic Center Library, Elite Public Schools in Vallejo and Vallejo SER Latino are taking part in Solano County.

Other events The Fairfield-SuisunVacaville Section of the National Council of Negro Women will host the 16th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration virtually Monday. It happens from 10 a.m. to noon. Guest speakers are Judge Monique Langhorne from Napa County Superior Court, Kather-

Council From Page One This item was approved at the April 2, 2019, meeting of the City Council. The change was made because of the council’s desire to place an emphasis on the arts in Suisun City. This would include, but not be limited to, the performing arts, public art, visual art, musical art, spoken word, literary art and other art forms that would enhance the community. “Public art plays an important role in increasing the understanding and enjoyment of art by the community,” city staff write in a report to the City Council. “Art is more accessible and visible to people when displayed in public areas. A key feature of public artwork is the importance of integrating art into the urban fabric of the city in order to enrich and enhance the physical attractiveness of the city,” reads the staff report. “Public art transforms spaces and makes

• Government offices, schools, libraries and banks will close Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. • There will be no regular mail delivery from the United States Postal Service. • Local bus routes will observe a Saturday schedule. • Trash collection will continue on its regular schedule. • Delivery of the day’s edition of the Daily Republic will occur, and the DR’s office will observe current Covid-19 hours of operation.

ine Kellum from Solano County Children’s Mental Health and Ramona Bishop, CEO of Elite Public Schools. The National Council of Negro Women is a nonprofit organization that provides services to women, children and families in the Fairfield, Suisun City and Vacaville areas. Benjamin Edokpayi will help children learn virtually about the impact and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday. Families are encouraged to participate in the conversation. Participants after the talk will work on a quilt craft that can be sewn together to represent the community. The Friends of the Fairfield-Suisun Libraries sponsors the program. Both programs take place on the Zoom teleconference platform. a valuable contribution to our appreciation of the city and the quality of public places. In addition, public art located in public places reflects the unique environment and cultural identity of the city to visitors and to residents of Suisun City.” A Recreation, Parks, Marina and Arts Commission subcommittee was formed. Members asked staff to research policies in other cities to determine the possibility of creating a public art fund through development impact fees. “Research proved t her e are over 200 municipalities with developer/construction fees that benefit various forms of public art,” the staff report states. The item was discussed at numerous Recreation, Parks, Marina and Arts Commission meetings and was voted on unanimously in November. The meeting gets underway at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and can be viewed via the city’s website, Facebook page and through the Zoom teleconference platform. For the complete agenda and more information, visit www.suisun.com.

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LOS ANGELES — For all the hit songs he drove up the charts, for all the power and wealth he amassed, for all the admiration he drew as he rearranged the pop music landscape, there was a darkness deep in Phil Spector’s soul that would forever shadow his genius. Even as anthems such the Ronettes’ “Be My Baby” and the Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin” erupted from radios across America, the acclaimed record producer was a brooding, manic man with a whitehot temper and a fondness for gunplay, all of which would manifest itself

Home From Page One housemates, and shared housing is a viable option for veterans on an extremely low income,” the Berkeley Food & Housing Project says on its website. “Potential residents will be screened to ensure their compatibility for a group living situation.” Built next to the American Legion building, the home will provide a quiet and calm environment, allowing the residents to live healthy and productive lives, project proponents state. The project will also serve as a prototype for potential similar builds elsewhere in the county. “This is off the street,” Batchelor said. “It’s a safe environment.” It all sits on county property, Batchelor said. “There’s a lot of

Rioters From Page One case for clemency to avert prosecution, appealing to the man who allegedly incited them to act. “I would like a pardon from the president of the United States,” said Jenna Ryan, a Texas real estate agent charged in the storming of the Capitol, in an interview with CBS News late last week. “I think that we all deserve a pardon. I’m facing a prison sentence. I think that I do not deserve that.” Adam Newbold, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL, told ABC News that he was seeking “clemency” after posting a Facebook video boasting about “breaching the Capitol,” which brought FBI agents to his door for an interview. “I would like to express to you just a cry for clemency, as you understand that my life now has been absolutely turned upsidedown,” Newbold said. An attorney for Jacob Chansley – the man who entered the Capitol wearing horns and carrying a spear – said on CNN that his client also deserved a pardon, as he was only in the Capitol because he had “hitched his wagon” to Trump and felt he was answering a “call” from the president to go there. “The words and invitation of a president are supposed to mean something,” said the attorney, Albert Watkins. Trump had called his supporters to the National Mall on Jan. 6 for what he said would be a “wild” protest, a continuation of his months-long falsehood-filled campaign to overturn an election he lost. He then egged them on during a rally speech to head to the Capitol as Congress was counting electoral votes for

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Phil Spector dies at 81. on a winter morning in 2003 when he fatally shot actress and nightclub hostess Lana Clarkson in the foyer of his castle-like mansion in Alhambra. Dispatched to prison after being convicted of second-degree murder, Spector died Saturday while in custody in a Northern California hospital where he was being treated, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. He was 81.

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Defense rules as Bucs finally break through vs. Saints Tribune Content Agency NEW ORLEANS — This could be it for Drew Brees, who looks ready for the gold watch. But retirement isn’t on the mind of Tom Brady, who continues to seek his seventh Super Bowl ring. The story line of Sunday’s NFC division playoff game was two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks with a combined age of 85. But it was four relative kids who

made the biggest plays. Sean Murphy-Bunting, Devin White and Mike Edwards intercepted Brees, and Antoine Winfield Jr. forced a fumble. Brady cashed two of them in with touchdown passes and added a 1-yard scoring run in the Bucs 30-20 win over the Saints. The victory advanced the Bucs to their fourth NFC Championship game in franchise history.

They will play the Packers next week at Lambeau Field. Brady, 43, had never lost three games to the same team in a season and he wasn’t about to start Sunday. It was White’s interception of Brees with 7:08 remaining in the game that sent the Bucs to Green Bay. That set up Brady’s 1-yard touchdown run. See Bucs, Page B8

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Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a first down against the New Orleans Saints late in the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome, Sunday, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle battles for yardage agains the Cleveland Browns defense in

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down, we always feel the need to step it up a notch.” Cleveland had a chance to win despite trailing 19-3 at halftime, but the Browns did not take advantage of Karl Joseph’s interception of Henne in the end zone with just over eight minutes left. Cleveland converted a fourth-and-1 play from its own 29 on the ensuing drive, but it faced fourth and 9 at it own 32 before punting, and it never got the ball back. Henne took over after Mahomes was hurt on a third-quarter play in which he ran to his right, trying to gain a first down on a third-and-1 play,

Chiefs hold off Browns to advance to AFC title game Chad Henne and the Kansas City Chiefs are moving on to the AFC championship game. Whether the Chiefs’ backup quarterback plays in that game remains to be seen - superstar starter Patrick Mahomes would have to recover from an apparent head injury to face the Buffalo Bills with a Super Bowl berth at stake - but Henne did his part Sunday after Mahomes went down to help Kansas City hold off the Cleveland Browns, 22-17, at Arrowhead Stadium. On a third-and-14 play with two minutes left,

Henne scrambled to the left and was stopped just short of a first down at the Kansas City 48-yard line. Chiefs Coach Andy Reid made a gamble by going for it on fourth down and inches, and Henne hit wide receiver Tyreek Hill for five yards and a gameclinching first down, sending the defending Super Bowl champions to their third consecutive AFC championship game. “That’s why we love Big Red,” Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu said of that fourth-down call, referring to Reid’s nickname. Of Mahomes’s injury, he said, “Any time any of our teammates go

before being tackled by Browns linebacker Mack Wilson. Mahomes, who injured his left foot earlier in the game, struggled to keep his balance as he got up, went to the locker room to be checked for a concussion and was subsequently ruled out by the Chiefs. Mahomes, who went 21 for 30 for 255 yards and a touchdown before he was injured, is “doing great right now,” Reid said after the game. “He passed all the deals he needed to pass.” “All good brother,” Mahomes said on social See Chiefs, Page B8

Can Curry get into MVP conversation and renew rivalry with LeBron? Connor Letourneau

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efore he brought the Cavaliers back from a 3-1 Finals deficit to win the 2016 NBA title, before he traded the hometownhero treatment of Cleveland for the glamour of Los Angeles, before he led the Lakers to their first championship in eight years in October, LeBron James was studying the Warriors into early morning hours. It was November 2015, and James – fresh off wasting a 30-point, six-rebound gem in the Cavaliers’ loss at Detroit – seethed on his couch past 3 a.m. as he watched Golden State improve to 12-0 with a win over Toronto. That scene, shared in a Sports Illustrated cover story, preceded an ominous quote from James about speculation that Warriors guard

ANALYSIS Stephen Curry was eclipsing him as the world’s best player: “I see the guys who are barreling down. That locks me in even more.” Little more than five years later, few still debate whether Curry is better than James. At 32, Curry is adjusting to an overhauled supporting cast, trying to exorcize the memory of an injury-marred season and struggling with defenses designed solely to limit him. Meanwhile, James, 36, remains at the peak of his powers as he leads the league-best Lakers into Monday night’s nationally televised game against the Warriors at Staples Center. But if James has learned anything over the past seven years, it’s to not underestimate a baby-faced point guard whose

greatness is rooted more in skill than physical dominance. In shepherding the Klay Thompsonless Warriors to a 6-6 record, Curry has showed flashes of his brilliance, including a career-high 62-point outburst in a win over Portland and a 19-point third quarter that propelled Golden State to a second-half comeback against the Clippers. There is reason to believe that, once Curry gets comfortable with his new teammates and figures out the box-and-1 zone defense more and more opponents are rolling out against him, he’ll ensure that the Warriors outpace expectations. If Curry can guide Golden State to even a top-four or five finish in the Western Conference standings, he’d cement himself a spot alongside James in the MVP See Curry, Page B8

Basketball College men •Notre Dame at Howard, Chs. 2, 40 (KTXL), 11:30 a.m. •St. Joseph’s at LaSalle, CBSSN, 1 p.m. •Purdue at Iowa, BIG TEN, 1:30 p.m. •Virginia Tech at Wake Forest, ACC, 2 p.m. •St. John’s at Connecticut, FS1, 2 p.m. •Florida State at Louisville, ESPN, 4 p.m. •Kansas at Baylor, ESPN, 6 p.m. •New Mexico at UNLV, FS1, 6:30 p.m. College women •Boston College at Notre Dame, ACC, 10 a.m. •Michigan State at Michigan, BIG TEN, 11:30 a.m. •Wake Forest at Virginia Tech, ACC, noon •LSU at Missouri, SEC, 4 p.m. •Arkansas at South Carolina, ESPN2, 4 p.m. NBA •Orlando at New York, NBATV, 9 a.m. •Minnesota at Atlanta, 11:30 a.m. •Phoenix at Memphis, TNT, 2 p.m. •Milwaukee at Brooklyn, TNT, 4:30 p.m. •Golden State at L.A. Lakers, TNT, 7 p.m. Prep •Legacy Early College (South Carolina) vs. La Lumiere (Indiana), ESPNU, 8 a.m. •Ischool Lewisville (Texas) vs. Oak Hill Academy (Virginia), ESPNU, 10 a.m. •IMG Academy (Florida) vs. Sunrise Christian (Kansas), ESPNU, noon •Montverde (Florida) vs. Wasatch Academy (Utah), ESPNU, 2 p.m. Hockey NHL •Columbus at Detroit, NBCSN, 9 a.m. •Boston at N.Y. Islanders, NBCSN, 2 p.m. •Buffalo at Philadelphia, NBCSN, 4:30 p.m. •San Jose at St. Louis, NBCSCA, 5 p.m. •Arizona at Vegas, NBCSN, 7 p.m. Soccer •Super Lig, Fenderbahce vs. Ankaragucu, BEIN, 7:55 a.m. •Premier League, Arsenal vs. Newcastle, NBCSN, 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday’s TV sports Basketball College men •Purdue at Ohio State, BIG TEN, 3:30 p.m. •Tennessee at Florida, ESPN, 4 p.m. •USC at Oregon State, ESPN2, 4 p.m. •Winthrop at Presbyterian, ESPNU, 4 p.m. •Miami at Syracuse, ACC, 4 p.m. •Butler at DePaul, CBSSN, 4 p.m. •South Carolina at Missouri, SEC, 4 p.m. •Maryland at Michigan, FS1, 4 p.m. •Penn State at Illinois, BIG TEN, 5:30 p.m. •Duke at Pittsburgh, ESPN, 6 p.m. •Alabama at SLU, ESPN2, 6 p.m. •BYU at San Francisco, ESPNU, 6 p.m. •Seton Hall at Villanova, FS1, 6 p.m. •Colorado State at Utah State, CBSSN, 6 p.m. •Ole Miss at Mississippi State, SEC, 6 p.m. College women •Minnesota at Nebraska, BIG TEN, 1 p.m. NBA •New Orleans at Utah, NBATV, 6 p.m. Hockey NHL •Washington at Pittsburgh, NBCSN, 4 p.m. •Colorado at Los Angeles, NHL, 7 p.m. Soccer •La Liga, Real Valladolid vs. Elche, BEIN, 9:50 a.m. •Premier League, Leicester City vs. Chelsea, NBCSN, noon •La Liga, Alaves vs. Sevilla, BEIN, 12:20 p.m. •Super Lig, Trabzonspor vs. Koynaspor, BEIN, 2:30 p.m. (taped) •La Liga, Cadiz vs. Levante, BEIN, 4:30 p.m. (taped) •Super Lig, Galatasaray vs. Denizlispor Kulubu, BEIN, 7:55 a.m. (Wednesday)

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Microwave cold spots can make foods cool faster The Washington Post The Washington Post Food staff and Shauna Henley, a family and consumer sciences educator at the University of Maryland Extension who has a PhD in biology with a focus on consumer food a nd safety issues, recently answered questions about all things edible. Here are edited excerpts from that chat. Q: Do liquids heated in a microwave cool faster than those heated in a pan? A: Liquids in a microwave could potentially cool faster than liquids heated in a pan. Some of the reasons why liquids heated in a microwave cool faster, is that we know microwaves will have cold spots. So liquids heated in a microwave may have cold spots that allow for the temperature to drop faster than if heated on the stove. And you are most likely heating liquid on a stove with a metal sauce pot that can retain heat much better than heating a liquid in a microwave in a plastic or glass container.

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Q: I made a big batch of homemade beans last night. Since the beans were too warm, I went to bed and asked my husband to put them in the fridge when they were cool enough. He drained all of the water off the beans. I was really mad, but realized I didn’t tell him to keep the water. Can I still freeze the beans? Can I just add regular water back? Thanks. A: Oh, no! So sad that you lost what I call the liquid gold, which is such a perfect medium for storing beans, in fridge or freezer. But you can absolutely still freeze the beans – just cover them with water, yes. Also, not sure what you were planning, but I like to freeze them in zip-top bags so they’re quick to thaw. — Joe Yonan

Q: Hi! My son’s favorite bread (a King Arthur rye bread recipe) calls for 1⁄4 cup of corn syrup. Should I be worrying about using that much corn syrup regularly? Is corn syrup the same as highfructose corn syrup? Should/can I substitute sugar or honey? A: Corn syrup you buy in stores is not the same as highfructose corn syrup. Using corn syrup is no worse than using sugar or honey. I trust KA recipes, as they are tested and calibrated thoroughly. Corn syrup is an invert sugar, which means that it prevents sugar crystals from forming. I haven’t seen the exact recipe, but I would not rush to swap in anything yet. Honey is an acidic (volatile) ingredient in baking, whereas corn syrup is neutral. — Olga Massov

A: I guess it depends on your concern – if you’re generally OK with using sugar, then I wouldn’t be extra concerned about corn syrup. Regular corn syrup is not the same as highfructose corn syrup. The thing about corn syrup (regular) is that it is actually less sweet than regular sugar. So if you went with sugar, you’d have to use more. Honey is sweeter than corn syrup, so again, you’d need to adjust – use less. Corn syrup will help keep the bread moist and probably stave off staling to an extent to (although all sugars can help with this). — Becky Krystal

Q: A family friend (a hunter) is giving us deer meat, in exchange for paying the cost of butchering. It will be ground venison (with fat mixed in), steaks, and stew meat. I know it is gamey. Can I use recipes intended for lamb? A: My husband and I had the same conversation last night! We are going to use the venison as a replacement for lamb in a shepherd’s pie. We realize the fat level will be less than if we used lamb, even with some fat mixed into the ground venison. Which from a nutrition and saturated fat standpoint I’m OK with. — S.H.

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You can make a chunky Loaded Baked Potato Soup by removing and mashing half of the potatoes and then returning them to the pot.

Loaded baked potato soup the simple, luscious bowl of comfort I crave in colder months

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am not crazy for soup like some people. They could eat it every day, long for it and rave about the latest soup recipe they’ve discovered. For me, other than gumbo, which I’ll eat any day, any time, soup is a seasonal thing, an occasional dish, and the occasion is usually because it’s cold outside. When the temperature dips and I cannot seem to warm my toes, the one thing that usually takes the chill off is a bowl of hot soup. If there is no gumbo tucked away in the freezer that I can thaw, I’m apt to slurp a bowl of wonton soup or a dig into some variation of chicken soup with rice or noodles. Or, if I’m making it myself on a weeknight, I’ll conjure potato soup, because it is so easy and luscious. A loaded baked potato soup is one of my favorites. This one-pot version, which I adapted from Eating Well – because it’s January and so, of course, I am thinking about eating healthier – comes together in about 40 minutes. It’s simple. You fry a couple of slices of bacon. Set that aside. Then fry a little onion and garlic in the bacon fat. Next, dice the potatoes and add

them and broth to the pot, then simmer until tender. You can make a chunky soup by removing and mashing half of the potatoes and then returning them to the pot. Or, if you prefer a smooth soup, use an immersion blender to puree the potatoes in the pan; or, transfer the potato mixture, in batches, if necessary, to a blender and puree. To add creaminess, stir in a little sour cream and cheese. Ladle the soup into bowls and top it with crumbled bacon, more grated cheese and a sprinkling of chives or scallions. I used reduced fat sour cream and found it hit the mark. I also used no-salt broth. You may want to add 1/4 teaspoon of salt after tasting, but remember, you are going to crumble bacon on top, so maybe hold off until after that first taste. Also, this recipe only calls for a half-cup of cheese, which didn’t seem like enough to me, but I found it plenty cheesy, because you sprinkle a little on top of each bowl just before serving and get melty bites as you dig in. Loaded Baked Potato Soup 45 minutes 4 servings (about 6 1⁄2 cups) We love a loaded baked potato

with bacon, cheddar, sour cream and chives. We like it even more as a soup. Use full-fat dairy, if you like, but we made it with reducedfat sour cream and no-salt broth for a slightly healthier take. To make a vegetarian version of this soup, omit the bacon or use mushroom bacon (see related recipe) and swap in a vegetable broth. Storage Notes: Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil 2 slices bacon 1 ⁄2 cup (2 ounces) chopped white or yellow onion 2 large garlic cloves, minced or grated, about 1 tablespoon 1 1⁄2 pounds russet potatoes (2 to 3 medium), peeled and diced 4 cups no-salt chicken or vegetable low-sodium chicken broth 1 ⁄2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1 ⁄2 cup (2 1⁄4 ounces) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided 1 ⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 1 ⁄4 cup snipped fresh chives or finely chopped scallion greens, for serving 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 ⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt (optional) Set a paper towel-lined plate or a rack near the stove. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add

the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the bacon and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the prepared plate to drain, leaving the oil and bacon drippings in the pan. Add the onion to the pan and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the potatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer about half the potatoes to a bowl and mash until almost smooth but still a little chunky. Return the potatoes to the pan along with the sour cream, 1⁄4 cup (about 1 ounce) of the cheese and the pepper. Cook, stirring, until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with crumbled bacon, the remaining cheese and the chives or scallion greens, and serve. Nutrition | Calories: 449; Total Fat: 29 g; Saturated Fat: 7 g; Cholesterol: 54 mg; Sodium: 316 mg; Carbohydrates: 34 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugar: 2 g; Protein: 15 g. Adapted from Eatingwell.com.

Ann Maloney is recipes editor for The Washington Post. Each week, she writes the Dinner in Minutes recipe column.

Leeks, dill take split pea soup from drab to fab

his soup isn’t supposed to excite me, but it does. It’s pea soup, after all, typically a metaphor for drab and boring. While it might not have the outright glamour of other soups, I am enamored with it nonetheless. I love that it’s a warming, filling, mealin-a-bowl – as cozy as the softest flannel Ellie Krieger PJs – made Nourish with few steps and minimal chopping. I also appreciate how incredibly nutrient-rich and economical it is. But this particular split pea soup really lights me up because of its unique flavor, with leeks and fresh dill coming together to elevate it from merely practical to delightfully tasty, aromatic, even elegant. (You could substitute onion and/or parsley or thyme, if need be.) I don’t expect everyone to be quite as tickled about it as I am – I realize I’m on the far end of the bell curve of soup enthusiasts. But I am pretty sure that anyone who tries this

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Split Pea Soup with Leeks and Dill. recipe will come to appreciate pea soup in a whole new way. Split Pea Soup With Leeks and Dill Active time: 30 minutes Total time: 1 hour, 45 minutes 6 servings This nourishing meal-in-a-bowl is as cozy and comforting as the softest flannel PJs. Leek and dill lend it a delightfully different, aromatic flavor, but you could substitute onion and/or parsley or thyme, if need be. Storage Notes: The soup can be refrigerated for up to 4 days. It will thicken as it sits, so add broth or water as needed when reheating. Several large sprigs fresh dill (about 1⁄2 medium

bunch), plus more for optional garnish 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, washed well and chopped 1 medium carrot (about 2 ounces), diced 2 ribs celery, diced 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste 1 ⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound dried green split peas , rinsed and picked over for stones 8 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth Tie the dill, reserving a few sprigs for garnish if desired, and

bay leaf together with kitchen twine. In a large soup pot over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the leek, carrot and celery and 1⁄4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the split peas, then add the broth, herb bundle, the remaining 3⁄4 teaspoon salt and 1 ⁄4 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until the peas have lost their shape and the soup looks creamy, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove the herb bundle, taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Sprinkle with the reserved dill, if using. Nutrition | Calories: 325; Total Fat: 9 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 310 mg; Carbohydrates: 53 g; Dietary Fiber: 16 g; Sugar: 4 g; Protein: 24 g. Recipe from cookbook author and nutritionist Ellie Krieger.

Ellie Krieger is a registered dietitian, nutritionist and author who hosts public television’s “Ellie’s Real Good Food.” She blogs and offers a weekly newsletter at www. elliekrieger.com.

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Paying off a mortgage early can bring peace of mind, but it’s not always an optimal financial decision.

Does it make sense to pay off your mortgage early? Miranda Marquit Bankrate.com

When you own a home, the thought of a mortgage hanging over your head for decades can be daunting for many people – and it’s natural to want to pay off your mortgage as soon as possible. But before you decide to use an inheritance, raise or your savings to pay off your mortgage (or even before you decide to make extra payments), it’s important to take a step back and determine whether it really makes financial sense for you. In some cases, the amount you save on interest when you pay off your mortgage early might not exceed what you would earn if you put the money to work elsewhere. On the other hand, sometimes it’s not about the return on other investments and more about peace of mind or freeing up cash flow for other opportunities. Here’s what you need to know as you decide whether to pay off your mortgage early. Can you pay off your mortgage early? If you’re considering paying off your mortgage early, first contact your mortgage lender or servicer. Based on the terms of your loan, you might find out you’re subject to a prepayment penalty if you pay off your mortgage sooner than your payment schedule spells out, or that you can only make payments within certain parameters. Knowing this information upfront can help you map out a payoff plan that works for you and your lender or servicer. Paying off your mortgage early: What to consider

1. Will other investments beat paying off a mortgage early? Your biggest consideration might be whether to pay off your mortgage or invest. What if, instead of putting money into getting rid of your mortgage early, you invested the cash elsewhere? “Sadly, the math tells us it’s almost always better to invest in other places than in your mortgage,” says Richard Bowen, CPA and owner of Bowen Accounting in Bakersfield. Mortgage rates are at all-time lows, so if paying off your mortgage early leads to a return equal to your interest rate, that return would likely be lackluster compared to the annualized return for the S&P 500 – roughly 10 percent over the last 90 years. A potentially better use of the funds might be to take the cash you’d use to pay off your mortgage and leverage it into buying a cash flow-positive property like multi-family real estate or single-family homes that have the potential to offer higher long-term returns, Bowen points out. Any choice is a risk, however. Even after paying off your mortgage early, real estate prices could plunge, leaving you with a potential loss. Carefully consider which risks you’re willing to take. Ultimately, you might be better off not paying your mortgage off early. “The thing is, no one can give you a guarantee on an investment,” Bowen cautions. “You can put your money in the stock market and lose it. You can put your money in real estate and it doesn’t perform as well as you expected it to.”

2. Will all your cash be tied up in the mortgage? Before taking a large chunk of your wealth and using it to pay off your mortgage early, don’t forget to look at liquidity. Your home is considered a non-liquid asset because it can take months – or longer – to sell the property and access the capital. “If you start paying down your mortgage too fast, you

risk depleting your liquidity,” says Amanda Thomas, a client advisor at Mission Wealth in Santa Barbara, California. “The kind of liquidity you have is important, too. You don’t want too much cash tied up in retirement funds because you can get slammed with fees if you have to withdraw early.” One approach is to have an emergency fund, as well as assets like stocks, mutual funds, U.S. Treasuries, bonds and marketable securities available in a taxable investment account. That way, in addition to having money tied up in tax-advantaged retirement accounts and your home, you still have some liquid cash or other investments that are easy to convert to cash in a pinch. Bowen suggests maintaining a cushion that protects you for at least six months before you consider using a large portion of your liquidity to retire your mortgage early.

n No longer eligible for the federal mortgage interest tax deduction. n Could miss out on potential higher returns from other investments. n Might not realize as much from your home as you had hoped if the market drops and you have to sell quickly.

Tips to pay off your mortgage early

Sometimes it’s less about the bottom line and more about peace of mind. If you own your home free and clear, that can provide benefits that can’t be measured in strictly financial terms. For many, eliminating a monthly mortgage payment ahead of retirement can provide mental relief when considering living on a fixed income. “Personally, I’m paying down my mortgage,” says Thomas of Mission Wealth. “It feels good to have it paid off before retirement. It might not always make financial sense, but it offers peace of mind and it might allow for better budgeting.” Another potential advantage is the ability to borrow against the equity in your home. Having a considerable amount of equity can allow you to establish a home equity line of credit (HELOC), providing a source of emergency income, as well as allowing you to make home improvements or make progress toward other financial goals.

If you decide that it makes sense to pay off your mortgage early, be careful not to put your other financial goals at risk. Here are some tips. n Pay off high-interest debt before making extra mortgage payments: Other debt like credit card balances might have much higher interest rates than your mortgage, so if you pay off your mortgage early instead of tackling that, you could end up behind. Credit card debt, personal loans and even car loans usually cost you more, and the interest isn’t tax-deductible. It might be wiser to get rid of other debt first. n Make sure you’re investing for retirement: When deciding whether to pay off your mortgage or invest, don’t forget to consider retirement. Make sure you’re putting money into a tax-advantaged retirement account, like a 401(k) or IRA, first. If your company offers a match, take advantage of it and work on building your nest egg. Having a good retirement account on top of having your house paid off by the time you retire can be a good combination. n Build up an emergency fund: As Bowen points out, it’s a good idea to have an emergency fund before making extra mortgage payments. That way, you still maintain some liquidity and can access funds in a pinch. n Work on other goals: You might have other financial goals, like a car purchase or saving for a child’s education. Make sure you’re on track for those goals first. n Refinance: Think about refinancing your mortgage to a shorter loan term, such as switching to a 15-year loan from a 30-year mortgage. You’ll be making higher payments each month, but it’s a way you can save on interest and still be out of debt sooner. n Consider making biweekly payments: One way to get started with making extra mortgage payments is to set up a biweekly schedule. This amounts to making a full extra monthly payment each year and can reduce the time spent with a mortgage. Starting with biweekly payments can help you get ahead on your mortgage while allowing you to keep working toward other financial goals. n Check for a prepayment penalty: Don’t forget to check for mortgage a prepayment penalty. If you pay off your mortgage early, you might be charged an extra fee. Run the numbers to see if you still come out ahead after paying a penalty.

Pros and cons of paying off your mortgage early

Bottom line

Pros n Eliminates your monthly mortgage payment, freeing up cash flow that can be useful, especially during retirement. n Saves you money on interest, potentially thousands of dollar.s n Can receive a predictable rate of return, equal to the interest rate on the balance you’re paying off. n Grants peace of mind knowing you own your home outright. n Can tap the equity in your home if you need money later. Cons n Ties up a good chunk of your liquidity and net worth in your home, which might make it harder to access later.

When considering whether to pay off your mortgage early, it’s important to figure out what works best for your situation and is most likely to help you reach your shortand long-term financial goals. Sometimes, with financial planning, it’s not a straight assessment of what’s best by the numbers. People want to feel good about where their money is going – no matter what the spreadsheet says. For some, owing money causes stress, and paying off a mortgage early can bring peace of mind. For people nearing retirement, a paid-off mortgage means they have that much more free cash flow from their fixed income when they stop working. “My wife likes having money in the bank, whereas I’d rather invest it,” says Bowen. “But if money is a tool, then that money is buying her happiness, so it’s working.”

3. How will you use the money if you don’t pay off your mortgage early? Be realistic about what you’re likely to do with your money if you don’t use it to pay off your mortgage early. Will you actually use it to get ahead? It might make sense, for example, to put the money into paying off your mortgage early if you struggle with keeping money in the bank. Your home can be a forcedsavings tool, and making extra mortgage payments can save you thousands of dollars in interest over time, plus help you build equity in your home faster. “The right thing to do is the thing you will do,” Bowen says. “All of this has to do with personal habits. If you’re going to blow through the extra money anyway, then it’s better that you put it into your house than spend it.”

4. How much do you value peace of mind?

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FAIRFIELD — The new year continues with some new movie releases that bring Dennis Quaid and Dakota Johnson to the silver screen. Quaid and Sean Patrick Flanery headline the action film, “Born A Champion.” It centers on one of the first American black belts in Brazilian jiujitsu who gets pulled away from everything he loves and into an unsanctioned MMA tournament. It’s rated R. Johnson stars with Casey Affleck in “Our Friend,” the story of journalist Matt Teague, his wife and their two young daughters whose lives are upended by his wife’s terminal cancer diagnosis. As his responsibilities as caretaker and parent become increasingly overwhelming, the couple’s best friend offers to come and help out. It’s rated R. “Baby Done” is the tale of a couple who learn they will be parents. He runs toward being a dad. She runs away from being a mother. Terrified that her life won’t be her own anymore, she is determined to tick off a list of their wildest dreams before the baby arrives. It’s not rated. “Breaking Fast” is the story of a practicing Muslim in West Hollywood learning to navigate life after loss. Enter an All-American guy who shares breakfast with him during Ramadan. It’s not rated. “Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself” is a filmed version of illusionist Derek DelGaudio’s

one-man stage show that ran Off-Broadway. It’s not rated. “Identifying Features” is a drama about a woman who loses contact with her son after he crosses the United States border from Mexico hoping to find work. She embarks on an ever-expanding and increasingly dangerous journey to discover the truth. At the same time, a young man has returned to Mexico after being deported from the U.S. His path eventually converges with hers. It’s not rated. “PG: Psycho Goreman” centers on siblings who unwittingly resurrect an ancient alien overlord who was entombed on Earth millions of years ago. They use the magical amulet they discovered to force him to obey their childish whims. It’s not rated. “The Human Factor” is a look at the behindthe-scenes story of the United States’ 30-year effort to secure peace in the Middle East. It’s not rated. “The White Tiger” is the story of one man’s epic and darkly humorous rise from poor villager to successful entrepreneur in modern India. Society has trained him to be one thing – a servant. On the verge of losing everything, he rebels against a rigged and unequal system to rise up and become a new kind of master. It’s rated R and will stream on Netflix. Check with streaming services to see what new movies they are offering.

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The Avengers have traveled to the corners of the universe. But two members face their most daunting challenge yet when they find themselves grounded in sitcomland. In the new series “WandaVision,” Wanda Maximoff aka Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) are attempting to blend into neighborhoods previously inhabited by the Petries, the Bradys and the Pritchetts, while enduring nosy neighbors, awkward dinner parties and ever-changing fashion trends. Is this a superheroes’ paradise or purgatory? It’ll take some time for audiences to discover the truth. After the first two episodes drop Friday, Disney+ will make new ones available on a weekly basis. Marvel Studios is betting that its fans will go along for the ride. It’s part of what’s referred to as Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the first phase to include television shows. Future TV series will revolve around Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye and Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury. Other small-screen projects will introduce Tatiana Maslany’s She-Hulk and Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight. “Disney+ gives us the opportunity to expand creatively what we do,” said Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, who went on to defend the decision to unspool “WandaVision” over several months, a strategy that has served “The Mandalorian” well. “Sometimes series on streaming services drop all at once, but I think Disney was very smart to do it week by week,” he said. “The conversation that takes place between episodes is very important, and, quite frankly, a lot of fun.”

The fan chat over “WandaVision” will certainly include predicting which classic shows will be honored. The first episode owes so much to “The Dick Van Dyke Show” that director Matt Shakman and head writer Jac Schaeffer consulted with that show’s title star before filming began. During their lunch, 95-year-old legend Van Dyke offered some advice that would guide the entire production. “He said, ‘If it couldn’t happen in real life it can’t happen on the show,’ “ Shakman said. “If you’re drawing from something that’s resonating with everyone’s experience at home, you can do crazy things. You can tumble over ottomans. You can be goofy. You can be anything.” For early episodes, Olsen drew on Mary Tyler Moore and Elizabeth Montgomery of “Bewitched” for her lead performance. “I think I accidentally threw in some Lucy in the ‘70s just because there was so much physical comedy,” she said. Throughout the filming, much of which took place in front of live studio audiences, the actors had to remind themselves that their task wasn’t to accurately depict past decades, but rather the sunny versions of them. “We had to remember that we’re not depicting an honest reality of the ’60s or the ’70s,” Olsen said. “We are depicting the sitcom reality, which has its own set of rules.” The genre may be new to these Marvel characters, but many participants had a personal connection to pull from. Shakman was a cast member on “Good Morning, Mrs. Bliss,” a show that evolved into “Saved by the Bell.” Feige’s grandfather Robert Short was an Emmywinning executive who helped shepherd “Dick Van Dyke” and “Car 54, Where Are You?” And you may remember Olsen’s

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sisters, Mary-Kate and Ashley. “That background didn’t even occur to me until I think we were standing in the writers room with pictures of ‘Full House’ on the wall,” Feige said. ‘And I went, ‘Oh . . . right.’ ”

Flipping the script Aside from the laughs in “WandaVision” – there are plenty of them – occasional signs indicate that something is amiss. A mysterious voice calling for Wanda. Residents behaving like Stepford wives. Military men lurking on the outskirts of town. Those ominous overtones may remind you of another TV classic, “The Twilight Zone.” “That show had an enormous impact on me personally,” said Schaeffer. “You think you’re in one sort of thing and then suddenly it’s slipped on its head. I think there are a lot of current prestige series that are doing this very exciting thing where you watch a couple episodes and you think the show is one thing and then by Episode 4 or 5, it flips the script.” The waters will get even muddier when characters from past Marvel movies pop up. Randall Park’s exasperated parole officer from “Ant-Man and the Wasp” and well as Kat Dennings’ intern in “Thor” were both on the call sheet. But Vision and Scarlet will remain at the heart of the series. “I think that Wanda and Vision were fan favorites because their love story has been so very tragic but also really kind of warm and intimate,” Schaeffer said. “We’ve sort of opened up space for them in which they are in this domestic sphere. We get to see them doing dishes and in the kitchen and all the sort of like homebody stuff that you would never get to see a superhero participate in. It’s a lot of cute-cute until it’s not.”

Bridge

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After North’s one-club opening, East should have overcalled three – or at the vulnerability, four – diamonds. Take bidding space away from the opponents, describe your hand accurately to partner and let him judge what to do later. But if East had bid three diamonds, presumably South would have responded three no-trump and made that contract. After four diamonds, South doubles, and North has no clue what to do. Maybe pass, or perhaps four hearts, hoping partner has a four-card major. Over one diamond, South economically mentioned his major. Then West did the same. (For serious partnerships: Yes, West could have made a snapdragon double, showing long hearts and diamond tolerance, typically a doubleton.) North understandably jumped in spades. Finally, East, after his opponents bid game and West did not double, sacrificed in five diamonds. TRUST YOUR PARTNER, When South doubled, North should passed, trusting her partner. But, ESPECIALLY HIGH UP have looking at the vulnerability, she moved If you are a mountaineer, climbing a on to five spades. Both sides played difficult peak with another person, each carefully, and declarer went down one, of you relies on the other. Bridge isn’t losing two hearts and one club. nearly as risky as that, but you should In five diamonds doubled, East trust your partner over the opponents. would have lost two spades, two How would you critique the auction diamonds and two clubs for down four, in today’s deal? How would five minus 800. diamonds doubled have fared? What COPYRIGHT: 2021, UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE happened to five spades?

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Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repeats. That means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box. Solution, tips TRUST YOUR PARTNER, and computer program at ESPECIALLY HIGH UP www.sudoku.com

If you are a mountaineer, climbing a difficult peak with another person, each of you relies on the other. Bridge isn’t nearly as risky as that, but you should trust your partner over the opponents.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following described personal property will be held on or after 11:15 AM on January 26th, 2021. The property is stored at Storage Star of Fairfield, 301 Lopes Road CA 94534. The items to be sold are generally described as follows: Eileen Novoa 5x10 – Suitcases, Dishes, Clothing, 9 boxes Marcus Bailey 14x5 – Furniture, Pictures, Stroller, 10+ totes Roy Capilitan 10x20 – Shelf, Mirror, Trash Veronica Espino 10x20 – Toys, Furniture, Paintings Demetrius Wiley 6x5 – Clothing, Computer, 7 boxes Christina Lane 10x6 – Bedding, Clothing, Bike, Tools, Suitcases, 25+ boxes Ifeoma Onyejekwe 10x6 – Suitcases, Toys, Pans, Stools, Office Supplies, 10+ boxes Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq of the Business & Professions Code of the State of California. Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., (916)604-9695, Bond #7900390179 DR# 00044183 Published: January 11, 18, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY Notice is herby given that a public lien sale of the following described personal property will be held on or after 11:15 AM on January 26th, 2021. The property is stored at Storage Star in Vacaville at 170 Bella Vista Rd. CA 95687. The items to be sold are generally described as follows: Brenda Veal 10x20 -BBQ, Sports/Hobby Equipment, Safe, Bikes, Bedding, 4+ Totes Abigale Diviak 10x15 – BBQ, Collectables, Radio, Bedroom Furniture, Bookcase Angela Cargill 10x10 – Bedroom Furniture, Sofa, Dresser, Entertainment center, lamps Maribel Fox 10x15- Toys, Arm Chair, Sofa, Box Spring, Computer, Printer, Air Conditioner Otis Dunbar 5x5 – Tools/Toolbox, 15+ Boxes, Table Michael Musick 10x15 – Power Tools, Collectables, Mattress/Box Spring, TV, Computer, Monitor, Storage Cabinets, Musical Instruments Harry Clark 5x14 – Collectables, Speaker, Restaurant Equipment, Chairs Kenneth Scott Gamble 5x5 – Speakers, Pans, Bathroom Toiletries, 4+ Totes Devin Hamilton 5x5 - Auto parts, Suitcases, Clothing/Shoes Edward Varni 5x5 – Shelves, Stereo, Speakers, Mattress, Bed Frame, 8+ Boxes Joseph Bertinoia 10x15 – Mattress, clothing, Dog/Cat Carrier, Guitar Tamara Bine 10x10 – Shelves, Flat Screen, End Table, Artwork, 20+ Boxes Camilo Rios 10x10 – Hand Truck, Suitcases, Sofa, Baby Furniture, Bedding/Headboard, Paintings, 25+ Boxes Brett Gabel 10x20 – Sports Equipment, Shelves, Toys, End Table, Vase, Lamps, Mattress, Frame, Desk, File Cabinet, Safe, 10+ Boxes Harry Clark 6x10 – Television, chairs, 30+ Boxes Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All Purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq of the Business & Professions Code of the State of California. Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., (916)604-9695, Bond #7900390179 DR# 00044272 Published: January 11, 18, 2021 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: POTABLE WATER RESERVOIR CLEANING AND INSPECTION PROJECT 2021 General Work Description: The Various Potable Water Cleaning and Inspection Project generally consists of, but is not limited to, interior cleaning of City of Fairfield above ground steel reservoirs, treatment plant facilities, and high lift pump station sump. The work also includes removing and disposing of any debris, sediment, or sludge, performing interior inspection and documentation of all surfaces (roof, walls, floor, hatches, man ways, etc.) and appurtenances (piping, support columns, ladder, cathodic protection, monitoring equipment, etc.), providing written repair recommendations for distressed areas (if any), minor spot repairs, de-cholrination and filtration of cleaning discharge, installation of flow meter on discharge, de-chlorination sampling, maintain reservoir quality (disinfection) at all times, and other items of work called for in the plans, specified in the Special Provisions, and as directed by the City Engineer. The City of Fairfield above ground steel water reservoirs identified for this project are: Goldridge, Mangels, Martin Hill, Rancho Solano 4, and Rolling Hills. At the Waterman Treatment Plant, the area identified for this project is the high lift pump station sump. At the Northbay Regional Water Treatment Plant (NBR) are the NBR Treated Water Pump Station (TWPS), NBR Chloramine Contact Basin, and NBR Settled Conduit. All structures will be at or near full capacity while the contract work is being performed. 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 $25.00, 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 $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 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:

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GAIL STUART PRESTON Case Number: P050551 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Gail Stuart Preston A Petition for Probate has been filed by: James Carl Holloway in the Superior Court of California, County of: Solano The Petition for Probate requests that: James Carl Holloway be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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: FEB. 22, 2021 TIME: 8:30 a.m.; DEPT.: 4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO Hall of Justice 600 Union Ave. 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 statutes 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: Laurence A. Blau, Esq. (SBN: 153843) 315 Montgomery Street, 10th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 982-3200 DR# 00044296 Published: January 15, 18, 22, 2021

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Solano County Board of Supervisors will be holding a public hearing during the course of its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, Solano County Government Center, 675 Texas Street, First Floor, Fairfield, California, on the annual update of the English Hills Zone of Benefit Capital Improvement Plan. The area of the Plan consists generally of English Hills, Allendale, Steiger Hill Road, and Gibson Canyon Road, located north of Vacaville and west of Interstate 505. For more information, call Matt Tuggle at (707) 784-6072. DR# 00044275 Published: January 18, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS THE VALLEY COTTAGE INN LOCATED AT: 2425 Morrison Lane Fairfield Mailing Address: 2421 Morrison Lane Fairfield (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Jill K. Strickland 2421 Morrison Lane 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 09/07/2019. 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/ Jill K Strickland 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 29, 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 30, 2020 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2020002268 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00044185 Published: Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2021

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Phil Layoso, Assistant Engineer City of Fairfield, Public Works Department 1000 Webster Street Fairfield, CA 94533 (707)428-7505 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. Bids will be received until 2:00 PM on February 2, 2021 at the office of the City Engineer, 3rd floor City Hall, 1000 Webster Street, at which time bids will be opened. No phones are available at the City offices for use by the bidders. The wall clock at the Public Works Counter will be the final determination of the time. 9. 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: If bidders have a tracking number to mail their bids, please send the tracking number to CIP@fairfield.ca.gov with subject line: Potable Water Reservoir Cleaning and Inspection Project 2021. 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 February 2, 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. 10. 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. 11. The tentative schedule for this Project is as follows: Date Event January 11, 2021 – February 2, 2021 Bid Acceptance Period January 26, 2021; 2:00 PM Deadline for Bid Questions February 2, 2021; 2:00PM Bid Opening February 9, 2021 Anticipated Award of a Construction Contract March 1, 2021 Anticipated Notice to Proceed CITY OF FAIRFIELD Ryan N. Panganiban City Engineer/Assistant Director of Public Works Date: January 11, 2021 DR# 00044207 Published: January 11, 18, 2021

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Chiefs: Mahomes hurt in second half From Page B1 media in response to a tweet from Wilson offering prayers. Still, he must receive independent medical clearance before he is able to return to the field. Shortly after Mahomes exited the game, with Kansas City leading 19-10, Reid went for it on fourth and 1 and was rewarded when running back Darrel Williams gained 12 yards on a carry. Reid took criticism from online observers for the play on which Mahomes was hurt, but his other decisions, particularly at the end of the game, paid off. The Chiefs will be the first AFC team to host a conference championship game three years in a row. The Philadelphia Eagles did it in the NFC from 2002 through 2004 – when they were

coached by Reid. The Browns, who last week won their first playoff game since January 1995, were hoping to reach the AFC championship game for the first time since January 1990. On Sunday, Cleveland Coach Kevin Stefanski was left to rue a sequence in which the Browns fumbled out of the end zone for a costly touchback near the end of the first half and then could not stop the Chiefs from driving for a field goal and a 19-3 lead as the second quarter expired. On the first possession of the second half, quarterback Baker Mayfield, who finished 23 for 37 for 204 yards and a touchdown, threw his only interception. Kansas City blew its chance to take advantage of the interception, which Mathieu returned to Cleveland’s 19-yard

line, when Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker missed a 33-yard field goal attempt. “It’s obviously disappointing, Stefanski said of that sequence. “. . . I point the finger at me.” The Browns’ fumble occurred when wide receiver Rashard Higgins caught the ball, headed upfield and dived for the end zone but was hit by Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen before he crossed the goal line. The game looked like it might not be close at that point, especially given that Kansas City’s dangerous attack had come out hot despite resting most of its starters in Week 17 before a first-round by. The Chiefs showed no rust in driving for touchdowns on their first two possessions, but they settled for field goal attempts on their next four drives, with Butker making three

and missing one. Kansas City’s final field goal ended the drive in which Mahomes was injured and made it 22-10. Cleveland answered with a touchdown drive punctuated by a threeyard scoring run by former Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt. At that point, after an 18-play drive, the Browns appeared to have time to complete the comeback, whereas the Chiefs were left to hope that Henne could at least get some first downs and help drain the clock. An 11-year veteran in his second season with the Chiefs, Henne did just that, albeit while throwing an interception. Now he and the rest of the NFL wait to find out whether Mahomes will start against the Bills. “We’ll see how he is (Monday),” Reid said, “but right now he’s doing good.”

Curry: Would like to play until he’s 40 From Page B1 conversation. This probably wouldn’t allow Curry to supplant James in most people’s minds as the generation’s greatest player, but it would help jolt a onceenticing individual rivalry back to life. For a half-decade or so, James subtly – and, at times, not so subtly – jabbed Curry through the media, which only reinforced the belief that he viewed Curry as a legitimate threat to his status as the NBA’s top player. When asked before the 2016 Finals about the significance of his matchups with Curry, James downplayed rivalry chatter, saying: “When you talk about rivalries, you talk about Carolina-Duke, you talk about Ohio State-Michigan. It’s hard to say LeBron and Steph. If there’s a smaller scale or another word for a rival.” But judging by James’ tone, it was fair to assume he was only trying to avoid giving the Warriors a controversial soundbite. Weeks later, after the Cavaliers became the first team to overcome a

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3-1 Finals deficit, James asserted that he believed his performance on that stage and against a player of Curry’s caliber had solidified him as the No. 1 player in NBA history. Such discussions are of little interest to Curry, the rare superstar who doesn’t let his perceived place among the pantheon of all-time greats fuel his work habits. Unlike former teammate Kevin Durant, whose desire to be considered better than James was perhaps the biggest reason he left the Warriors in summer 2019 to sign with the Nets, Curry recognizes that he has no control over how his career is measured. “I don’t think that matters to him,” Golden State assistant coach Bruce Fraser said of how Curry is compared to James. “That’s a subjective argument that he may never win. His hope is that he would be remembered as a great human being and a really good basketball player.” More than trying to outdo James, Curry is attempting to emulate him. Much has been made of the fact that Curry would like to play

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Statistics for Travis Air Force Base for yesterday through 5 p.m. Temperature High/Low.............................74°/41° Average high .......................... 54.5° Average low............................ 39.1° A year ago...........................48°/32° Barometric pressure............30.02 Humidity...................................41%

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model to have in terms of longevity,” Curry said. “He’s definitely pushing the envelope in terms of what he’s doing at his age. It’s pretty awesome to watch as a competitor knowing what he’s got left in the tank at this level.” Those are hardly the words of someone speaking about his sworn enemy. But not all rivalries have to be defined by shared animosity, and few can deny that James’ greatness has been a positive motivator for Curry. After practice Sunday, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr drew parallels between what James is doing with these Lakers and what Curry accomplished with the 2015-16 team that won a league-record 73 games. Both clubs, though emboldened by a recent championship, had yet to feel the mental toll that multiple titles bring. Now, Curry is in a similar position to the one James was in when he watched that Warriors win in November 2015 until 3 a.m.: The unquestioned leader of a flawed roster desperate to overachieve.

until he’s 40. To achieve that goal, he has looked into how James takes care of his body. Little more than two weeks removed from his 36th birthday, James is an early front-runner for his fifth career MVP award and first since 2013. The Lakers outscore opponents by 14.5 points per 100 possessions when he is on the floor and just 2.0 when he’s off it. Though most of his numbers are down from last season, James is still averaging 24.1 points on 48.6% shooting (38.2% from 3-point range), 8.1 rebounds and 7.7 assists on a loaded roster. Those close to Curry believe he can follow a similar trajectory. At a phase of his career when most players are declining, Curry is getting physically stronger. His scores in a number of muscle-building exercises this past offseason set personal records. During post-practice shooting drills last month in Chicago, Curry hit 105 consecutive 3-pointers, shattering his previous mark of 77 in a row. “LeBron’s a great

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NFL Playoffs Wild card Round Saturday, Jan. 9 Indianapolis at Buffalo, 10:05 a.m. L.A. Rams at Seattle, 1:40 p.m. Tampa Bay at Washington, 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10 Baltimore 20, Tennessee 13 New Orleans 21, Chicago 9 Cleveland 48, Pittsburgh 37 Divisional Round Saturday’s Games Green Bay 32, L.A. Rams 18 Buffalo 17, Baltimore 3 Sunday’s Games Kansas City 22, Cleveland 17 Tampa Bay 30, New Orleans 20 Sunday, Jan. 24 Conference championships NFC, Tampa Bay at Green Bay, 12:05 p.m. AFC, Buffalo at Kansas City, 3:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 Super Bowl At Tampa, Florida AFC winner vs. NFC winner, TBA

BASKETBALL NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 8 4 .667 — Philadelphia 9 5 .643 — Brooklyn 8 6 .571 1 New York 6 8 .429 3 Toronto 4 8 .333 4 Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 9 4 .692 — Indiana 8 4 .667 ½ Cleveland 6 7 .462 3 Chicago 5 8 .385 4 Detroit 3 9 .250 5½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB Orlando 6 7 .462 — Charlotte 6 8 .429 ½ Atlanta 5 7 .417 ½ Miami 4 7 .364 1 Washington 3 8 .273 2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Northwest Division W L Pct GB Utah 9 4 .692 — Portland 8 5 .615 1 Oklahoma City 6 6 .500 2½ Denver 6 7 .462 3 Minnesota 3 8 .273 5 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 11 3 .786 — L.A. Clippers 9 4 .692 1½ Phoenix 7 4 .636 2½ GOLDEN STATE 6 6 .500 4 SACRAMENTO 5 9 .357 6 Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 7 6 .538 — Dallas 6 6 .500 ½ Memphis 6 6 .500 ½ New Orleans 5 7 .417 1½ Houston 4 7 .364 2 Sunday’s Games New Orleans 128, SACRAMENTO 123 Cleveland at Washington, ppd. Philadelphia at Oklahoma City, ppd. New York 105, Boston 75 Chicago 117, Dallas101

HOCKEY NHL West Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vegas 2 2 0 0 4 7 3 Minnesota 2 2 0 0 4 8 6 Arizona 2 1 1 1 3 8 7 Colorado 2 1 1 0 2 9 4 St. Louis 2 1 1 0 2 4 9 SAN JOSE 2 1 1 0 2 7 8 Los Angeles 2 0 0 2 2 6 8 Anaheim 2 0 1 1 1 3 7 East Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 3 2 0 1 5 11 9 Philadelphia 2 2 0 0 4 11 5 New Jersey 2 1 0 1 3 4 4 Boston 2 1 0 1 3 4 4 N.Y. Rangers 2 1 1 0 2 5 4 N.Y. Islanders 2 1 1 0 2 4 5 Pittsburgh 3 1 2 0 2 9 14 Buffalo 2 0 2 0 0 5 8 North Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Toronto 3 2 1 0 4 11 11 Montreal 2 1 0 1 3 9 6 Calgary 2 1 0 1 3 6 4 Winnipeg 1 1 0 0 2 4 3 Ottawa 2 1 1 0 2 7 6 Edmonton 3 1 2 0 2 9 12 Vancouver 3 1 2 0 2 7 11 Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 2 2 0 0 4 10 3 Nashville 2 2 0 0 4 8 3 Florida 1 1 0 0 2 5 2 Carolina 2 1 1 0 2 5 4 Detroit 2 1 1 0 2 4 5 Dallas 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Columbus 2 0 2 0 0 3 8 Chicago 3 0 3 0 0 5 15 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs. Sunday’s Games Pittsburgh 4, Washington 3, SO Florida 5, Chicago 2 Dallas at Tampa Bay, ppd. Monday’s Games SAN JOSE at St. Louis, 5 p.m. Columbus at Detroit, 9 a.m. Boston at N.Y. Islanders, 2 p.m. Winnipeg at Toronto, 4 p.m. Buffalo at Philadelphia, 4:30 p.m. Carolina at Nashville, 5 p.m. Minnesota at Anaheim, 6 p.m. Vancouver at Calgary, 6 p.m. Montreal at Edmonton, 6 p.m. Arizona at Vegas, 7 p.m. Tuesday’s Games New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 4 p.m. Buffalo at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. Dallas at Tampa Bay, 4 p.m. Chicago at Florida, 4 p.m. Washington at Pittsburgh, 4 p.m. Winnipeg at Ottawa, 4 p.m. Columbus at Detroit, 4:30 p.m. Carolina at Nashville, 5 p.m. Colorado at Los Angeles, 7 p.m.

From Page B1 The 22-year-old White, who was all over the field with a fumble recovery and the pick, had missed two previous games on the Covid-19 list. Brees, who turned 42 Friday, is expected to retire and take a job with NBC. If so, the Bucs threw his retirement party at the Superdome. In fact, one of the Saints’

two scoring passes came on a trick play from ex-Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston. Mur phy-Bunt ing ’s interception and Winfield’s forced fumble after a reception by Saints tight end Jared Cook made life easy for Brady. He quickly turned them into scoring passes to Mike Evans and Leonard Fournette.

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Suisun High Today 6:44 a.m. 6 p.m. Tuesday 7:22 a.m. 7:16 p.m.

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(feet)

4.67 4.10 4.66 3.63

0.07 1.48 0.34 1.29

12:32 a.m. 1:04 p.m. 1:04 a.m. 2:10 p.m.

Forecast for Monday, Jan. 18, 2021

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

We Sell & Install Plumbing Fixtures “4” Less!

WE DO TOTAL BATHROOM REMODELS! Starting at $5900 TANKLESS WATER HEATERS Completely Installed – $2800 WE SELL & INSTALL WATER HEATERS FOR LESS!

COME IN AND VISIT OUR SHOWROOM FEATURING: Faucets • Sinks • Toilets • Water Heaters Walk-In Bath Tubs • And much, much more!

WALK-IN BATH TUBS

Completely Installed Starting at – $7500

Call (707)425-1648 or (707)580-1146 1489 E. Tabor Ave. • Fairﬁeld • (Drive to rear) Lic. #446936