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The Fairfield City Council terminated its contracts with the Main Street Association, Tuesday evening.

Fairfield breaks contractual ties with Main Street Association favor of approving an agreement with the association.

Margaret Manzo, the association’s executive director, said Main Street is an extension of the city’s outreach to the businesses.

“Your partners are the pulse of the city and so are we,” Manzo said. She said business support is not something the city can do.

But in the end the council terminated its two contracts with the association, and directed its staff to “undertake efforts to perform events and business support services through alternative means.”

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FAIRFIELD — The City Council on Tuesday voted to sever its relationship with the Fairfield Main Street Association.

“We’ve got to do better with our downtown . . . I am ready to move in a different direction,” Councilwoman Pam Bertani said.

Connie Ng, owner of CruiseOne Travel, Robert Levine, owner of B&K Tax Service, and attorney Brian Tubis, the current Main Street board president, spoke in

The discussion of “alternative means” focused largely on coordinating events, promotion services and business support in-house, but there was no specific direction to that end.

“We, internally, are ready to pick up those services,” David Gassaway, the assistant city manager in charge of economic development, said.

City Manager Stefan Chatwin said the model he has used in the past was to have an in-house See Ties, Page A8

The council terminated its two contracts with the association, and directed its staff to ‘undertake efforts to perform events and business support services through alternative means.’

FAIRFIELD — The city’s 2020-21 general fund budget will be adjusted up by $3.4 million, but the 20% reserve limit set by council policy will not be pierced.

“Overall, it is anticipated that savings of $2.1 million will be achieved by year-end.

This is largely due to a significant amount of projected savings related to vacancies, reduction in travel/training expenses, and other expenses,” the staff report to the City

Council states.

Councilwoman Catherine Moy wondered Tuesday how sales tax can be up during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Bigger players in the industrial sector and online sales were two reasons given.

“Fairfield ended up doing a lot better than other cities,” Emily Combs, the finance director, said of the online sales. She also suggested residents used their stimulus checks to buy bigger ticket items.

See Budget, Page A8

Fairfield City Council OKs sales tax-sharing incentive for BMW dealer Todd R. Hansen

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FAIRFIELD — The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an economic incentive for a BMW dealership with plans to locate in the Fairfield Auto Mall.

The incentive is a sales tax rebate for the first five years of operations, with the city getting the first $100,000 each year, and BMW of North America being rebated 85% of the

additional sales tax generated after that.

The city estimates there will be about $2.63 million in sales tax generated over the five years, of which $1.81 million would go to the dealership.

BMW of North America has obtained the right to purchase a 4.8-acre vacant parcel in the Fairfield Auto Mall, 2390 Auto Mall Parkway, See BMW, Page A8

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Solano averages 82 new daily cases over 4-day holiday weekend Todd R. Hansen

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FAIRFIELD — Solano County is starting to vaccinate residents who are 65 or older, with a priority toward those individuals with health concerns.

Dr. Bela Matyas, the county public health officer, said the county and its partners have vac-

cinated about 50,000 individuals.

Others have received vaccine shots at Travis Air Force Base, the prisons in Vacaville, through private state contracts with the hospitals and through state contracts with pharmacies – numbers not available to the Solano County Public Health Division.

Members of the clergy were added to the current priority

groups, and starting next week, teachers and other staff at schools that are open, or at schools committed to opening, will receive vaccinations, too.

Licensed child care and adult care providers also will be in line for their vaccine shots, Matyas said.

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True friendship picks up where you left off

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he first time I saw looked at Martha and her was on the heard myself blabber, playground. It was “Sometime, maybe I’ll my first day in second come to your house.” grade in a new school.

Martha and her I was miserable, hating mother both said, life and having to be “That would be so there in a tacky dress nice!” and ugly shoes.

In years to come, I She was the prettiwould often find Sharon Randall est girl I ever saw. Part myself at Martha’s of me wanted to hate her, too. house. Sledding in winter.

But somehow I decided I Barbecuing in summer. wanted to be her friend. It Sleep-overs on the floor in her wouldn’t happen overnight. basement. Or just talking with Her name was Martha. We her mom and dad. were never in the same They were the kind of classes, but everybody in a people who make you feel small school knows everywelcome and wanted. I liked body’s name. talking with them, feeling One day in fifth grade, I happy and smart. missed my bus to go home. As Somehow Martha ended up I stood on the curb, wondering in the same college where I how long it would take me to was offered a scholarship. We walk 4 miles in the rain, I roomed in separate dorms, but heard a voice say, “C’mon, my most mornings, on her way to mama will give you a ride.” breakfast, she’d stick her head I climbed in the back of in my room to wake me up and their car, looked up to see her yell, “You know how cold it is mother beaming at me in the on Grandfather Mountain?” rearview mirror, and I It nearly ended our friendrealized where Martha got ship. The fact that it didn’t her good looks. says a lot about how much I I asked her to drop me off, liked her. not at my house, but nearby. I After college, we went our didn’t want them to see where separate ways, but always I lived. stayed in touch. She flew to “Thank you, ma’am,” I said, California, to be a bridesmaid climbing out of the car. Then I in my wedding. Years later, I

stood on a beach and watched her marry Byron, my favorite Texan.

We never had a lot of time together. But true friendship doesn’t need a lot of time. It picks up where you left off, with the same feelings, the same laughter, the same light in the eyes, as if you were never apart.

When my husband died of cancer, Martha and Byron flew out for the service and wrapped me and my children in their arms and their love.

Years later, as Byron’s health began to fail, they left Texas to be closer to Martha’s family in South Carolina. So when I went “home” to see my family, I’d get to see Martha and Byron, too.

One evening, not long before he died, Byron told me about a funeral he attended for a friend.

“People talked a lot about the things he did,” Byron said.

“I just wanted to hear somebody say he made them happy.”

Byron was a great friend.

He did his best to help wherever help was needed.

But mostly, he just made people happy.

Martha is like that, too.

Maybe it’s what drew them

together. They made each other happy.

Last week, I called Martha to say “hey,” and bless her heart, she was sick as a dog. I wanted to help her. But we live 3,000 miles apart, so she said, thanks, no, there was nothing I could do. I kept checking on her, but she didn’t feel much like talking.

Finally, she called today and sounded like herself, laughing and full of life. She knew my sister and brother had both been ailing lately, and she wanted, as always, to help.

I said thanks, but no, they were on the mend and there was nothing she needed to do.

So we did what friends do if they can’t help each other. We just talked. It made us happy.

What do you think?

Tonight, when Martha’s sleeping, maybe I ought to call her up and yell, “You know how cold it is on Grandfather Mountain?”

I knew you’d say that.

Sharon Randall is the author of “The World and Then Some.” She can be reached at P.O. Box 922, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 or at www.sharon randall.com.

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University of California, Davis, scientist Eric Chapman, center, Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation program

employee Emily Jacinto, right, and student Thomas Grossman collect fish samples from Putah Creek in 2017.

Scientists still waiting to prove a Putah Creek-born ‘race’ of salmon Todd R. Hansen

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FAIRFIELD — Scientists studying annual salmon runs in Putah Creek are still waiting for the absolute proof that fry born in the creek that leave for the ocean as juveniles are returning to spawn.

However, since identifying one spawning fish in 2017 that was identified with a Putah Creek-Feather River origin, the University of California, Davis, and NOAA scientists have been collecting additional samples each year for analysis.

Malte Willmes, the lead author of “Geochemical Tools Identify the Origins of Chinook Salmon Returning to a Restored Creek,” said he expects that analysis to be started in the next couple of years.

In addition, with his work with UC Davis and NOAA, Willmes also works at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

He said having the additional years of samples will allow scientists to identify changes in the fish habitats.

They hope with time and more specific studies, as well as management of the new fish populations, will lead to a Putah Creekspecific run of salmon.

The article, based on the 2016-17 Putah Creek studies, was published in January by the American Fisheries Society.

It states the scientists have found the vast majority of salmon individuals recovered from Putah

Creek are from hatcheries. It also identified “at least seven different natal sources within the Sacramento and San Joaquin watersheds.”

The scientists, however, have not yet been able to identify a specific Putahoriginated fish.

“The application of parentage-based analyses and additional otolith tracers that distinguish Putah Creek from other salmonid streams in the Central Valley, especially from the Feather River, will be crucial to continuing the establishment of a selfsustaining Putah Creek Chinook salmon run,” the article states.

Otoliths are small ear bones near the brain. By sanding and polishing the bones, then placing them in a mass spectrometer, the researches can learn where those fish were hatched and where they go.

The primary questions the study tried to answer are: n What are the origins of Chinook salmon spawning in Putah Creek? n Is there evidence that juvenile Chinook salmon produced in Putah Creek are returning as adults to spawn? n Is the age structure of adult Chinook salmon spawning in Putah Creek similar to that of fall-run Chinook salmon throughout the Central Valley?

Rich Marovich, the streamkeeper for the Lower Putah Creek Coordinating Committee and the Solano County Water

Agency, has said such a discovery would be the “holy grail” in efforts to restore the creek.

Juvenile fish from the hatcheries are released back into the wild and largely become what is described as a stray population that does not have a natural homing capacity to return to a specific spawning area.

Many of those strays made their way up Putah Creek.

“Here, increased straying rates are arguably beneficial for Putah Creek by providing a mechanism for Chinook salmon from diverse geographic origins to utilize this newly restored habitat.

This may prove beneficial because life history traits are affected by habitat conditions experienced by juvenile stages and local adaptations can evolve . . . “ the article states.

Scientists starting in 2017 have been collecting fish carcasses, and from those, removing their otoliths to determine where those fish were hatched.

But the mix of hatchery fish with wild populations has blurred the findings.

“The transfer of fish among hatcheries and high straying rates of returning adults has led to their genetic homogenization. This valleywide homogenization combined with processes of genetic introgression from hatchery-origin fish into wild populations is likely reducing the local adaptation of wild populations and exac-

erbating their decline,” the article states.

Putah Creek, the article states, “provides an opportunity to evaluate the straying of Chinook salmon as a mechanism for population recovery.”

It also states that “active management” of the stray hatchery population “may be required to leverage this natural process for the benefit of the species.”

The primary management tool, Willmes said, is continuing the studies.

But water allocations and when the fish have access to Putah Creek upon their return, and the possibility of isolating and limiting hatchery fish into the creek are other options.

“Coordination across basins and watersheds will be required to create a diverse portfolio of life histories and runs that can be resilient in the face of climate change and other threats,” the article states.

“This research shows that restoring natural processes and habitats to small systems like Putah Creek may be enough to attract straying spawners, the first and critical step for the establishment of a new population. Reconnect ing m ig rator y pathways and restoring many diverse rearing and spawning habitats is essential to increase and support life history diversity for Chinook salmon in California, which in turn can lead to more stable and predictable salmonid stocks.”

Black History Month event set for Andrews Park in Vacaville Daily Republic Staff

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VACAVILLE — Rischa Slade, a student affairs specialist at Solano Community College and the first African American to serve on the Vacaville City Council, will be the keynote speaker at a Black History Month event scheduled Saturday at the Andrews Park CreekWalk bridge area.

The Tri-City NAACP,

the Downtown Vacaville business group, Citizens Financials and Icon Connects are hosting the inaugural event, which is set for noon to 2 p.m.

The theme is “Amplify Our Voices: Celebrating African American Life and Contributions in Vacaville, California: Past, Present, Future.”

Sarah Chapman, a Solano Community College trustee and Vacaville Angel, will serve as the

mistress of ceremony.

Scheduled to receive “ Un su n g Her o e s/ Sheroes” awards are Tiffany Donahue, principal of Muzetta Thrower Adult Education Center; Bryanna King, who created a Legacy Project at Will C. Wood High of is making banners of prominent figures and movements to celebrate Black History Month; Danette Mitchell, a newspaper columnist; Slade and posthumously

Steven Green, Vacaville High School junior varsity football coach; Muzetta M. Thrower, who has a school named after her; and Tuskegee airman and retired Air Force Lt. Col. James C. Warren.

The event will be moved to Vacaville High School in the event of rain.

For more information, contact Johnicon George at president@ tri-citynaacp.org.

Solano Fair board set to meet virtually, review 2021 budget Daily Republic Staff drnews@dailyrepublic.net

VALLEJO — The Solano County Fair Association board will review the final 2021 budget

when it meets virtually Wednesday.

The meeting is set for 6 p.m. A closed session, during which the directors will be updated on anticipated litigation, follows the

main session.

Public participation is available through https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/8800 2374135?pwd=eWkvL3lL WENHK1JZL1hqRUJR WkNvdz09. The meeting

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The public can also join the meeting by calling in to 669-900-9128.

FAIRFIELD — A modular living unit will serve as a temporary fire station at the North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant to better secure emergency response for residents in the northeast section of the city.

The Fairfield council on Tuesday suspended competitive bidding and approved the purchase of a 2,160-square-foot unit manufactured by Design Space Modular PNW Inc. of Dixon. The unit can house three to four firefighters.

“Conceptual planning is underway for a new fire station.

However, construction is not anticipated to commence until 2024-25 at the earliest. In the interim, and to continue to provide expeditious emergency response to the residents in northeast Fairfield, a temporary fire station is proposed on the North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant site,” the staff report states.

A carport structure from the Canadianbased firm Calhoun St r uct u re Super also will be added to the site, located at 5110 Waterworks Lane.

The existing fire station on Huntington Court was described as antiquated and no longer meets the Fire Department’s operational needs, the staff report states.

The action was part of the council consent agenda but was pulled on request of Edward Russell Jr., who wanted the $462,685 to go toward the “houseless,” and look for a different option for the firehouse. There was no council comment. The vote was 7-0.

In other action, the council: n Meeting as the Housing Authority board, agreed to a threeyear $117,494 lease extension with Denis Honeychurch for authority office space at

823 Jefferson St., Suite B. The contract goes to March 31, 2024. It is the fifth amendment to the lease. The payments come from the Section 8 Administrative Fund. Directors Scott Tonnesen and Doriss Panduro abstained. n Approved $213,246 in salary and benefits through the end of June for two Parks and Recreation Department superintendent positions. There is no additional cost to the city because the positions replace three manager positions. The vote was 6-1. Councilwoman Pam Bertani dissented. She argued the money could be better allocated on existing personnel. n Approved up to $180,000 to Bennett Engineering Services Inc. of Roseville to provide engineering and design services for the Guardrail Upgrade/Replacement Project. The funds come from the Street Capital Fund. Connected to this is $655,400 in Highway Safety Improvement Program funds secured through the Solano Transportation Authority for the work. n Authorized RI Pointe Homes Inc. to begin landscape and irrigation work for the Villages at Fairfield – Village II – Lot 1 subdivision, plus transitional work with a portion of Linear Park.

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Obituaries Vinh X. Lee

Feb. 25, 1935 — Feb. 4, 2021

Vinh X. Lee was family. a highly accomVinh is survived plished musician, by his wife of performing at clubs 60 years, Soan P. and as a member of Hyunh; son, Vinnie a traveling orchesQ. Lee, daughtra, as well as in the ter-in-law, Ruth military band. He MacLaren; daughplayed a variety of ter, Binh L. Lapurga, instruments includson-in-law, Eric ing: trumpet, flute, R. Lapurga; son, piano and guitar.

Rob D. Lee, daughter-in-law, Olga L. He served in the Villagrana; grandArmy during the Army Vietnam War and children, Kaira L. veteran relocated his family Lapurga, Derick L. to Travis AFB during the late Lapurga, Hannah L. Lee, 1970s.

Sophia G. Lee and Olivia A. He worked as a chef in Lee; and numerous broththe Officer’s Club at Travis ers and sisters.

AFB and was an ads illusHe was preceded in trator in the Daily Republic death by his father, Hung newspaper, while also illus- C. Lee; mother, Chin Uong; trating window art for local and brother, Tung M. Lee. Drive-thru services businesses in downtown will be held from 1 to Fairfield.

He also worked as a 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, custodian for Sheldon Ele- at Bryan-Braker Funeral mentary School, but retired Home, 1850 W. Texas St., several years later due to Fairfield, with prayers and blessings conducted by lingering health issues.

He was fluent in several Rev. Abraham Chacko of languages and often volun- the Holy Spirit Catholic teered translation services Church afterwards.

Arrangements under to many residents in the the care of Bryan-Braker local area.

Vinh passed away Funeral Home, 707-425www.bryanbraker. peacefully at home, sur- 4697, rounded by his loving com.

Bobie Ledford

Feb. 8, 1934 — Dec. 26, 2020

Bobie “Chester” Cessna for visits Chism Ledford and adventure. was born in Thalia, Family members Texas, on Feb. 8, enjoyed flying with 1934. He passed him and sometimes away at home in were given the Fairfield, California, control wheel for a on Dec. 26, 2020, delightful experiafter a short illness. ence and for some, Bob felt that his an anxious ride! family was always Bob was a selfthe most important made computer thing to him. nerd. He would He was raised in Marine Corps spend hours on his veteran Fairfield and always computer, soaking loved his life in Fairfield. up as much information as After graduation from he could. He often would Armijo High School, Bob be found amidst a pile of became a sergeant in the computer parts trying to Marines. figure out how they all He married JoAnne worked!

McMahon in 1958. The He was an inventor family lived in California and received a patent for and Arizona and moved to his weed sprayer guard to back to Fairfield in 1965. protect existing plants. It Bob and JoAnne owned was a big challenge and a and operated ABC Sheet very proud moment was Metal Company with his when he had the book brothers and father for showing he had the patent many years. Bob then for his “Scatter Brain.” worked for Solano County Bob is survived by his and was instrumental in sisters, Patricia Deitz (Larry) the development of the and Rose Cooper (Dave); first cogeneration plant children, Mark Ledford and the modernization of (Debbi), Lynn Gregerthe HVAC units in Solano son (Dennis), Lori Lowrey Jeff Ledford County. During their work (Wayne), years, Bob and JoAnne (Susana) and Pamela Rust; traveled to several coun- 16 grandchildren; 25 greattries and in retirement, they grandchildren; 10 greattraveled the USA in their RV. great-grandchildren; and They then settled down many cousins, nieces and for a restful life back in nephews in Arizona, ArkanFairfield with their Dachs- sas and Texas.

Bob was preceded in hund dogs, Shawnie and death by his parents, Arthur then Doc. Bob enjoyed boating and Sudie Ledford; brothand fishing with family on ers, Charles, Arthur, Donald; the Delta, Lake Berryessa sister, Wanda; son, Scott and Putah Creek. A stop Ledford; and grandson, at a marina for a burger Steven McGilvary.

We are so happy that he or picnic on shore added to the fun. The challenge has the love of family with was cramming the kids in him and he is smiling down and not leaving one behind on all of us now!

Bob’s interment will be which did happen at least at the Sacramento Valley once!

He got his pilot’s license National Cemetery with and flew in a small Military Honors.

Jerry D. Sivertsen

March 22, 1936 — Feb. 10, 2021

After a very loving wife, Cindy; long journey, Jerry children, Mark, Kim has gone home (Jose), and Matt (Victoria); grandchildren, to our Lord. Born Air Force Tosh, Anthony, Olivia, March 22, 1936, in veteran Madison and Riley.

Wahpeton, North He is preceded in Dakota.

Jerry grew up and death by his parents, Clarattended schools in Casper, ence and Myrtle Sivertsen; Wyoming, joined the USAF brother, Clayton; and sister, in 1954, where he flew mis- Marilyn. sions as a flight engineer to Due to Covid, burial Korea and Vietnam earning will be private at the Sacthe Distinguished Flying ramento Valley National Cross in 1969. Retiring from Cemetery in Dixon, with the 84th ATS at Travis AFB Full Military Honors. A celebration of Jerry’s life will be in 1974.

Jerry began employ- held at a later date.

May you rest in peace my ment at the Benicia Exxon retiring after kind and gentle husband.

Refinery, 20 years.

In lieu of flowers, the Jerry enjoyed motorcy- family requests memorial cling, the 49ers, walking, donations be made to the hiking, tennis, golf, snow Alzheimer’s Association. and water skiing, traveling Arrangements under the and reading. care of Fairfield Funeral He is survived by his Home, 707-425-1041.

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GOP lawmaker takes on ‘cancel culture,’ proposes new protections Tribune Content Agency SACRAMENTO— A California Republican lawmaker introduced two bills on Tuesday that aim to ban discrimination over a person’s political views, characterizing the package as an effort to fight ‘cancel culture.’

“Cancel culture and the efforts to silence differing opinions and voices should be a growing concern for all of us,” said state Sen. Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore. “A climate of intolerance has been established and has stifled healthy and normal debate. Anyone who values their own freedom of speech should be concerned.”

Senate Bill 238, also known as the Diversity of Thought Act, seeks to add political affiliation as a protected class under the Fair Employment and Housing Act. That law currently bars employment and housing discrimination based on someone’s race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, nationality and source of income.

The other bill, Senate Bill 249, would amend California’s education code to prohibit discrimination, harassment intimidation and bullying in schools based on an individual’s

Nick Agro/AFP via Getty Images/TNS file (2019)

Gina Carano arrives for Disney+ World Premiere of “The Mandalorian” at El Capitan theater in Hollywood, Nov. 13, 2019. political affiliation.

Cancel culture, or ‘canceling,’ is the act of ostracizing a public figure or private citizen online or in public for behavior considered questionable or controversial. The terms have joined the cultural lexicon in recent years.

The terms are commonly used in conservative media in the context of the entertainment industry, social media or mainstream news media, with rightleaning activists alleging bias against their views.

For instance, former President Donald Trump’s supporters claimed he was a victim of “cancel culture” when Twitter and Facebook stripped him of his social media platforms when the companies concluded his campaign to retain power after losing

the 2020 election risked inciting violence.

Mike Madrid, a California-based Republican political strategist, said he’s not surprised that a Republican is seeking to make political affiliation a protected class.

“It’s really symbolic of the Republican Party embracing the politics of victimization and grievance,” he said, adding that both Republicans and Democrats participate in cancel culture.

He said free speech, even if it’s vile, should be protected, but “you can’t whine and cry about not suffering the consequences when you’re saying horrible things about people.”

Well-known figures who have been ‘canceled’ as of late include former “The Mandalorian”

actress Gina Carano, who was fired by television executives after she compared the experience of Republicans in today’s political climate to the plight of Jews during the Nazi Germany era on social media, according to reports.

“It is unfathomable to me that corporations and members of the public would ruin a person’s career, business and family because of their political ideology,” Melendez continued. “A free society shouldn’t allow thoughts and ideas to be censored.

Free speech covers all speech, not just that with which you agree.”

Melendez as an assemblywoman in 2017 voted against a different bill that aimed to prevent discrimination over political views. That bill by Assemblyman Rob Bonta, D-Alameda, would have repealed a McCarthy-era law that bans California government agencies from employing communists.

The law has mostly entangled Quakers and other religious people who refuse to sign a loyalty other as a condition of employment. Bonta pulled the bill from consideration after hearing from Vietnamese immigrants who sought refuge from a communist regime when they fled to California.

Bay Area school ‘Zoom bombed’ during Chinese New Year celebration Tribune Content Agency DANVILLE — A private school in Danville had its virtual Lunar New Year celebration disrupted by racist language and lewd images, the latest attack against Asian Americans in the Bay Area.

Bay Valley Chinese School was celebrating the Chinese New Year Friday through an online Zoom event, which was open to the public. But during the celebration, in which children were present, the event was hijacked when “Zoom bombers” used racial slurs directed toward the Chinese American community and exposed themselves.

The school issued a

statement to the community over the weekend saying ever since it moved its classrooms to Zoom during the pandemic, there had been no unfortunate disruptions before this. The Zoombombing was reported to Danville police.

“At this point, through witnesses and available Zoom recording, BVCS identified some possible offenders, showing lewd images and verbalizing racial slurs in the background. We are very frustrated about the hardto-dodge cybercrime in virtual community events like this and understand the anxiety this incident might have caused our students and guests,” the statement said.

The event’s mistress of ceremony was able to quickly log everyone off and staff was able to later continue the meeting without disruption, careful of who they allowed into the online event, the school said.

No other intruders were present during the rest of the celebration.

“Graphic images and racist language are hurtful and can cause negative impact. We acknowledge the pain caused, and will continue to set online safety as our highest priority by putting in place additional safeguards for future virtual events,” the school statement read.

Bay Valley Chinese School, a private school, has grades kindergar-

ten through the 10th grade and is located on the campus of the Charlotte Wood Middle School, which is part of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. The school’s goal is to “provide an excellent environment for students to learn Mandarin Chinese language and to explore Chinese culture,” according to its mission statement.

This is the latest attack on the Asian American community in the Bay Area. There have been a string of violent crimes some targeting the elderly, including a recent attack of a 91-year-old man when he was pushed to the ground in Oakland’s Chinatown neighborhood.

Captain of dive boat pleads not guilty to manslaughter charges Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — The captain of the Conception, the dive boat on which 34 people died during a fire in 2019, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to seaman’s manslaughter charges.

Jerry Boylan, 67, entered the plea during a brief court appearance before a federal magistrate judge in downtown Los Angeles as relatives of those who died watched the proceeding over video.

Boylan, who has been allowed to remain free since a 34-count indictment against him was

revealed in November, was ordered by the magistrate judge to post a $250,000 bond Tuesday as part of the terms of his release. According to the indictment, Boylan “was responsible for the safety and security of the vessel, its crew, and its passengers.”

All 33 divers on board died after becoming trapped in the boat’s bunk room when the nighttime fire broke out during a trip to the Channel Islands. A crew member also died.

“My stomach turned,” said Kathleen McIlvain, whose son Charles, 44,

In brief

Vallejo store sells $2.88M Mega Millions ticket VALLEJO — A store in Vallejo sold a Mega Millions ticket that’s worth more than $2.88 million.

The winning ticket in Friday’s draw matched five of five numbers – 5, 14, 24, 25 and 27 – but did not include the mega number – 14.

The ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven store at 1208 Tennesee St. in Vallejo.

Tuesday’s Mega Million jackpot was an estimated $96 million.

Coast Guard Auxiliary offers safety course FAIRFIELD — A four-night virtual boating safety

died in the deadly blaze, of seeing Boylan on Tuesday.

“He has not spent one night in jail. . . . We are trapped in this nightmare every day.”

Federal prosecutors allege the failure of Boylan, a resident of Santa Barbara, to follow safety rules led to the tragedy on Sept. 2, 2019.

The indictment said that “by his misconduct, negligence, and inattention to his duties,” Boylan caused the deaths of all 34 people. Prosecutors singled out three violations: failing to have one crew member awake at

all times to patrol the boat, failing to conduct sufficient fire drills and failing to conduct sufficient crew training.

The summary of alleged failures mirrors findings by the National Transportation Safety Board, which concluded that not having a roving watchperson, among other lapses, prevented crew members from detecting the fire in time to save the passengers.

At a hearing this fall NTSB investigators revealed that many of those trapped below deck were awake.

course is being hosted by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, North Solano Flotilla.

The class runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 8-11 with the online test March 12.

“The course will cover an introduction to boating, boating law, safety equipment, safe boating, navigation, boating problems, trailering, storing and protecting your boat, hunting and fishing and water skiing and river boating,” a statement released by the North Solano Flotilla said.

California, as of Jan. 1, requires all boaters 40 or younger to complete a certified safe boating class and to carry a California Boater Card to operate a motorboat.

Registration is $30. Organizers encourage people to sign up early so all materials can be sent to participants on time.

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Meghan Markle’s meeting with Newsom sparks talk about her political potential Tribune Content Agency Meghan Markle may be pretty busy these days, expecting her second child with Prince Harry while handling the demands of her new career as a philanthropist, Netflix producer, Spotify podcaster and crusader against an intrusive tabloid media.

CBS announced this week that she and Harry will be interviewed by friend Oprah Winfrey for an upcoming TV special, in which they’ll discuss their marriage, philanthropic efforts and their move away from Britain’s royal family last year.

But top political strategists also say the Duchess of Sussex could have a bright future in politics in her home state of California, arguing that she could use her global fame as a British royal to follow the “well-worn path” adopted

by Arnold Schwarzenegger ahead of his run for governor.

“She’s doing everything that’s appropriate and allowed given her new position but she’s definitely putting her toe in the water,” Mike Trujillo, a prominent Democratic strategist, said in an interview with the Times of the U.K. “And once your toe is in the water your whole foot is in and next thing you know you are knee-deep and then you are fully in.”

Trujillo was reacting to news last week that Meghan and Harry had a private, one-hour virtual meeting with California Gov. Gavin Newsom in October, a couple weeks ahead of the U.S. election.

The news prompted some “wild speculation” that the Los Angeles-born former TV actress wanted Newsom to consider her for the vacant U.S. Senate

Chris Jackson/Getty Images/TNS file (2020)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Jan. 7, 2020, in London. seat if Kamala Harris were elected vice president, the Times said.

In an email to the Bay Area News Group, Newsom’s office declined to comment on the topics discussed during the “introductory” meeting.

Someone close to the Sussexes told the Times that the meeting was more social than political and included Newsom’s wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom.

Laure-Anne Bosselaar, a poet who lives in Santa Barbara, near the couple’s new home in Montecito, said locals assume that the meeting was related to Meghan and Harry’s new Archewell Foundation and the philanthropic causes they hope to support.

But the U.K. tabloid The Sun, a regular critic of the Sussexes, reported that the meeting could be evidence that the two want to further involve themselves in U.S. politics. The Sun said such involvement should be a no-no because they are part of the royal family, which which has long had a policy of staying neutral on politics.

However, the Daily Beast pointed out that the Sussexes are no longer senior working royals, since leaving the U.K.

last year. That presumably means they are freer to speak out on certain topics or to interact with certain politicians.

Meanwhile, it remains to be seen whether Newsom’s critics, including those leading the recall effort against him, would raise questions about his choice to take time out of his schedule to chat with Harry and Meghan. Since stepping away from the royal duties last year, they no longer have an official diplomatic function.

Several weeks after his meeting with the duke and duchess, Newsom faced widespread criticism for acting elitist and undermining his Covid-19 stay-at-home messages by attending a crowded dinner at the French Laundry restaurant in Yountville, one of the state’s swankiest restaurants.

But Trujillo told the Times he was excited about Meghan and Harry meeting with Newsom and hoped that Meghan would consider getting involved in state politics. “I think it’s fantastic,” he said.

Since the couple stepped down from their official duties as royals last year and moved to Monte-

cito, they signed deals with Netflix and Spotify and launched their Archewell Foundation, which has several initiatives, including creating safer online communities and promoting mental health services for underserved Black women and girls.

The Times noted that their first Spotify podcast featured Georgia activist Stacey Abrams, whose political organizing is widely credited with helping Joe Biden and Democratic Senate candidates win in that state for the first time since 1992.

Trujillo told the Times that such moves could give her a platform for a future political run.

“Everything she’s doing is similar to what other folks have done before they run for office,” Trujillo told the Times.

Another strategist, Roger Salazar, also told the Times he was happy to see the couple get more involved in politics. He also argued that the state is welcoming to “newcomers” like Harry.

“California is one of those states that welcomes fresh perspectives,” said Salazar, who worked in the Clinton administration.

But others doubt Meghan has political ambitions, with one “wellinformed source” telling the Times that the Sussexes are focused right now “on making money.”

“I don’t really think she has political ambitions now,” the source said. “But her ego knows no bounds, so maybe she is keeping the door open.

But she cannot right now, because they are very focused on making money.

Running for public office and making a fortune don’t go together.”

DAILY REPUBLIC — Wednesday, February 17, 2021 A5

‘Dour, sullen and unsmiling political hack’: Trump blisters McConnell Tribune Content Agency WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump viciously castigated Sen. Mitch McConnell as a feckless leader responsible for Republicans’ loss of the upper congressional chamber, warning that if the GOP keeps him as their leader, “they will not win again.”

In a blistering 626word statement Tuesday evening, Trump attacked the Kentucky senator’s “political insight, wisdom, skill and personality” and said McConnell’s unwillingness to support $2,000 Covid-19 relief checks cost Republicans two Senate seats in Georgia, which Democrats won in early January runoff campaigns.

“Mitch is a dour, sullen and unsmiling political hack,” Trump blasted, “and if Republican senators are going to stay with him, they will not win again. He will never do what needs to be done, or what is right for our country.”

Trump’s broadside came three days after the Senate voted to acquit him of inciting the riot on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. McConnell joined 42 other Republicans in declaring the former president not guilty of the charge, but he later took to the Senate floor to denounce Trump’s behavior and conduct that led to the insurrection.

On Tuesday, McConnell published an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, detailing his constitutional reasons for acquittal, but signaled he would work against

Trump-backed Senate candidates in 2022 who he deemed unelectable.

Hours later, Trump returned the fire in a fashion usually reserved for foes in the opposing party.

“The Republican Party can never again be respected or strong with political ‘leaders’ like Sen. Mitch McConnell at its helm,” Trump said. “McConnell’s dedication to business as usual, status quo policies, together with his lack of political insight, wisdom, skill, and personality, has rapidly driven him from Majority Leader to Minority Leader, and it will only get worse.”

“The Democrats and Chuck Schumer play McConnell like a fiddle – they’ve never had it so good – and they want to keep it that way!

We know our America First agenda is a winner, not McConnell’s Beltway First agenda or (Joe) Biden’s America Last,” Trump continued.

Trump, who is currently banned from his preferred social media platforms, issued the statement via an emailed press release.

A source familiar said the initial statement written by Trump was even more fiery and was ultimately watered down by aides before its release.

A McConnell spokesman did not immediately respond to an inquiry seeking reaction. But on Twitter, one of McConnell’s top political advisers described the Trump statement as “amusing” and inferred it was predictable.

Columns&Games A6 Wednesday, February 17, 2021 — DAILY REPUBLIC

Crossword

Nurse reminds readers of serious consequences of pandemic fatigue players who want to Dear Annie: I am an play again: we have RN who does Covid-19 found a reasonably swabs in a tent outside satisfying alternative to my hospital for people in-person games by who have been exposed playing on Trickster. or are symptomatic. com. It is a way to play When I read the bridge online. And it dilemma of “Quaranincludes video so that tined and Stressed,” a couple who are worried Annie Lane you can see and talk to each other. The site about playing cards Dear Annie offers a tutorial that can again with friends, I be tried without committing to was reminded of a sick man anything. I look forward to our who came recently in with weekly bridge game as a high 101-plus fever and problems spot, while sequestered at breathing. He stated he had home. — Found a Safe Way played cards with friends a week earlier and now two of his to Play friends were hospitalized. I Dear Safe: It’s a great asked if they wore masks and suggestion to play online used hand sanitizer, and together. While it is not ideal, it is temporary and certainly he said no. better than nothing. I applaud Let me tell you, he was you for your creativity. really regretting that bad Dear Annie: I echo “Saw It decision. People are getting Before’s” remarks about pandemic fatigue and letting making children independent. I their guard down. Covid-19 is had my children in my late 30s still here, folks, and all over. and immediately fell in love Keep being safe until we can with them. I wanted to do get herd immunity, please! everything for them. When one Health care workers are of them was in high school, a overwhelmed and will thank classmate was orphaned and it you to be one less patient. — completely changed my view. I Tired RN in FL realized it could just as easily Dear Tired RN in FL: have been me and my husband Thank you for your letter and and set about making them as service during this pandemic. independent as possible.

Your letter was both touching and informative. I hope it saves Making them dependent on you may feel good at the time but it other people as well. cripples them and only makes Dear Annie: For the bridge

Horoscopes

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

It’s scary to want and scarier still to desire. Remember this, because you have the keys to what other people want. Over the course of your dealings, their feelings may be heightened and illogical.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

People around you will take off their sweaters because you create such warmth.

Other effects of your personal weather system will include the privilege of hearing what’s really on their hearts and minds.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

In this human family, usefulness helps ensure a decent position. You’re always looking for ways to make yourself more useful and, today, you’ll land on one that will be fun to learn.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Today’s atypical and nonsensical journey will amuse you.

Why you go one direction instead of another is a mystery.

Even more mysterious is how you still manage to get there.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You gravitate toward the people who see you as you would like to be seen and also the ones who see things in you that you cannot yet see in yourself. Both types are essential in your development.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

You cannot be enticed today, neither by advertiser nor friends with (what they think

Daily Cryptoquotes

them resent you. — Mother of Two Independent Adults Dear Mother of Two: Congratulations on cracking the code to raising independent children. What a gift you have given them.

Dear Annie: I loved the answer from “Great Grandma.”

Its the truth! None of my three kids ever acted up like I hear so many other adults complain about. Why? Because I paid attention to them. We could go anywhere knowing my kids were well-behaved. Love and show interest in your children and grandchildren. Running wild kids are seeking attention, bad or good. — Kids Need Attention Dear Kids Need Attention: I am printing your letter because it has some truths to it – namely, that kids need attention paid to them. I have to respectfully disagree that all running wild kids are just seeking attention. Some children are wired differently than others.

Just like some adults are wired differently. And some adults and children like to run wild and free. The important thing for both is that it is done in a safe and respectful place.

Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com.

by Holiday Mathis

Today’s birthday A lump sum comes to you and with it a sense of security and just what you need to take action instead of having to constantly be in reactive mode.

This grace feels good but not nearly as epic as the true gift of great harmony in your world.

Conflicts resolve quickly and relationships glow with sweetness. Leo and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 38, 22, 40 and 8.

are) good ideas. It’s so obvious to you what the next right move is that you can’t help but laugh in the face of persuasion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

You’ll get people to switch to your side because you do it better. Knowing which metrics matter most to people will be key here. Hint: Everyone wants to have more fun and ease.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You have high expectations for loved ones but you also afford them wide margins for error.

Those two factors go together toward optimal performance and, at the same time, sanity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). You cannot have diamonds without paying the price. Even those who come by their diamonds via gifting

pay the diamond rate in one way or another. It’s something to consider before purchase or reception.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). When your mind goes to that negative situation, go exercise, listen to happy music or do anything that brings you vitality. You’re making a habit of getting your emotional payoffs from seeking joy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18). You’re not interested in what you should do today, as societal expectation has nothing to do with your own journey of self-discovery, which cannot be fulfilled under the umbrella of “should.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Though you’d love to fill your time with meaningful pursuits, it’s even better to discover the purpose behind the pursuits you already engage in and frame it all with your own meaning.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Michael Jordan has been called the greatest athlete of all time, though his status was hardwon. He was once cut from his high school team and was not considered the best player in college either. The fleet-footed Aquarius (with Mercury and Saturn in Aquarius) applied intelligence, persistence and creativity to become the best.

Bridge

DO NOT FORGET LATER LEAD CHANGES Benjamin Franklin wrote, “All human situations have their inconveniences. We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future; and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment, and frequently for the worse.”

The difference between bridge and Franklin’s thought is the time span

Sudoku

by Phillip Alder involved -- his is much greater. A bridge deal’s future is short, but the active players do need to worry about it, wondering how to make or break a contract.

In today’s deal, look only at the North and East hands. South is in four spades. West leads the club queen: six, ace, nine. What should East do next?

North had a stronger hand than would be normal for a “weak freak” immediate raise to four spades.

However, his bid rated to cause the maximum inconvenience to the opponents, and a stronger action would have overstated his high-card power.

East should see two possible ways to defeat the contract: East-West might be able to take one club, one diamond and two hearts (West holding the heart ace), or one club, two diamonds and a diamond ruff (West having the diamond king). Should East mentally flip a coin?

No! He should ask partner to tell him. At trick two, East should cash the diamond ace, which denies holding the diamond king. After trick one, lead the king from ace-king (and king-queen).

In this deal, West signals enthusiastically with his diamond nine, so East plays his second diamond and receives a ruff. But if West did not have the diamond king and discouraged at trick two, East would shift to the heart queen.

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by Wayne Gould

Write Holiday Mathis at HolidayMathis.com.

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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 DO NOT FORGET and computer program at LATER LEAD CHANGES www.sudoku.com Benjamin Franklin wrote, “All

human situations have their inconveniences. We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future; and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment, and frequently for the

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But the encyclopedic art museum on Michigan Avenue – which reopened Thursday, the same day the light and sound show “Immersive Van Gogh” opened – is currently showing eight paintings by the Dutch artist, according to its website.

Depending on your point of view, that’s either a strong complement to the trippy, trendy, Instagrammable experience on the North Side, or vice versa.

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Crime logs Fairfield Monday, Feb. 15 1:19 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1000 block of SPARROW LANE 6:39 a.m. — Residential burglary, 3400 block of QUINCEY LANE 7:36 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 3400 block of QUINCEY COURT 9:33 a.m. — Grand theft, 1900 block of WALTERS COURT 10:20 a.m. — Battery, 1000 block of WEBSTER STREET 11:22 a.m. — Fight with a weapon, 800 block of BRANSFORD COURT 12:27 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1800 block of WALTERS COURT 1:23 p.m. — Forgery, 5300 block of DONALD RIDGE COURT 1:28 p.m. — Battery, ANZA COURT 1:39 p.m. — Vandalism, 1300 block of HOLIDAY LANE 2:15 p.m. — Grand theft, 3900 block of BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE 4:57 p.m. — Grand theft, 5100 block of FULTON DRIVE 5:31 p.m. — Trespassing, 1000 block of OLIVER ROAD 6:18 p.m. — Robbery, 300 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 7:14 p.m. — Shots fired, 1700 block of GILLESPIE DRIVE 9:39 p.m. — Vehicle theft, 2100 block of COURAGE DRIVE

Sunday, Feb. 14 12:35 a.m. — Drunken driver, AIR BASE PARKWAY 12:57 a.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 4300 block of CENTRAL PLACE 7:05 a.m. — Fight with a weapon, 500 block of DAHLIA COURT 10:57 a.m. — Battery, 1200 block of B. GALE WILSON BOULEVARD 11:19 a.m. — Indecent exposure, 2900 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 11:27 a.m. — Shots fired, 2200 block of COBBLESTONE AVENUE 11:31 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 300 block of PITTMAN ROAD 11:46 a.m. — Reckless driver, 2900 block of CORDELIA ROAD 1:38 p.m. — Fight with a weapon, 1300 block of EISENHOWER STREET 5:44 p.m. — Reckless driving, DEL PRADO CIRCLE 5:39 p.m. — Robbery, 1900 block of GRANDE CIRCLE 6:52 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 1500 block of HOLIDAY LANE 6:57 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1300 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 8:01 p.m. — Battery, 3300 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET Saturday, Feb. 13 12:42 a.m. — Drunken driver, EMPIRE STREET 2:18 a.m. — Battery, 1400 block of WOOLNER AVENUE 7:04 a.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 500 block of MONTANA STREET 10:50 a.m. — Reckless driver, 2000 block of SAN TOMAS STREET 11:10 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 2300 block of PEACH TREE DRIVE 11:35 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 400 block of PITTMAN ROAD 12:18 p.m. — Reckless driver, 2900 block of CORDELIA ROAD 1:45 p.m. — Trespassing, 1300

block of GOLD HILL ROAD 1:49 p.m. — Reckless driver, NORTH TEXAS STREET 2:17 p.m. — Drunken driver, 1400 block of WEST TEXAS STREET 3:19 p.m. — Residential burglary, GOYA DRIVE 4:17 p.m. — Shots fired, BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE 4:58 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 1200 block of OLIVER ROAD 6:17 p.m. — Drunk and disorderly, 200 block of EAST TABOR AVENUE 8:51 p.m. — Fight with a weapon, 400 block of SAN MARCO STREET 9:09 p.m. — Drunken driver, 4700 block of GOLD HILL ROAD 10:20 p.m. — Fight with a weapon, 1300 block of WEST TEXAS STREET

Friday, Feb. 12 8:14 a.m. — Trespassing, 2500 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 9:20 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 1600 block of GLENMORE DRIVE 11:30 a.m. — Vandalism, 1900 block of UNION AVENUE 12:09 p.m. — Forgery, 1100 block of WESTERN STREET 12:59 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, MEADOWLARK DRIVE 13:26 p.m. — Assault with a deadly weapon, 1900 block of GRANDE CIRCLE 2 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 1300 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 2:03 p.m. — Forgery, 700 block of GLACIER WAY 2:10 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, KIDDER AVENUE 2:26 p.m. — Trespassing, 1300 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 4:07 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 2300 block of PEACH TREE COURT 4:30 p.m. — Forgery, BEL AIR CIRCLE 4:39 p.m. — Trespassing, 2700 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 5:19 p.m. — Reckless driver, MICHIGAN STREET 8:51 p.m. — Vehicle theft, 300 block of HOPKINS DRIVE 10:04 p.m. — Drunken driver, 1100 block of FIRST STREET

Suisun City Monday, Feb. 15 6:49 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 400 block of GRIZZLY ISLAND ROAD

Sunday, Feb. 14 4:36 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 900 block of MAIN STREET

Saturday, Feb. 13 6:24 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 500 block of RIO VERDE LANE 8:38 a.m. — Shots fired, 200 block of BENTON COURT 5:35 p.m. — Grand theft, BLOSSOM AVENUE / RAILROAD AVENUE 10:47 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 800 block of KELLOGG STREET 11:12 p.m. — Vandalism, 600 block of TULE GOOSE DRIVE

Friday, Feb. 12 12:13 p.m. — Fraud, 1700 block of VENTURA WAY 7:10 p.m. — Fraud, 900 block of EMPEROR COURT 11:49 p.m. — Vandalism, 1200 block of POTRERO CIRCLE

BMW: Dealership From Page One between Hopkins Acura and Caliber Collision.

The dealer proposes to construct a 48,255-squarefoot building that includes a new car sales showroom, sales offices, operations offices, parts sales and storage and a service shop.

“As a new ground-up development, the dealership faces economic challenges in obtaining necessary financing and establishing an operat-

ing customer base over the first few years. In order for the dealership to close a financial gap that makes the development otherwise infeasible, staff recommends offering an economic development incentive in the form of sales tax sharing,” a staff report to the council states.

The council heard a presentation from the dealership ownership that outlined the kind of jobs it would create and its plans to support the community.

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At town hall event, Biden says he invoked production law to get more vaccine doses Tribune Content Agency President Joe Biden said that Moderna Inc. and Pfizer Inc. agreed to sell more doses of their coronavirus vaccine to the U.S. faster than planned after he invoked federal law that could force their production.

The government announced last week that the two companies would deliver 300 million doses of each of their vaccines to the U.S. by the end of July, enough to inoculate all American adults.

“We got them to move up time because we used the National Defense Act to be able to help the manufacturing piece of it, to get more equipment,” Biden said at a CNN town hall event in Milwaukee on Tuesday night. He

appeared to be referring to the Defense Production Act, a law that allows the government to nationalize commercial production in emergencies.

The town hall event, broadcast in prime-time, was an opportunity for Biden to encourage Americans to seek vaccination and press for passage of his $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan. He said that people should take a shot when it’s available and they are eligible, regardless of the manufacturer, and predicted that the country would be better off in September, at the beginning of the new school year, than today.

“We should be vaccinating teachers, we should move them up in the hierarchy,” he told a teacher who asked him why it was

safe for schools to reopen when private gatherings are still limited.

“It’s highly unlikely that by the beginning of next year school, traditional school year in September, we are not significantly better off than we are today,” Biden said.

“But it matters – it matters whether you continue to wear that mask, it matters whether you continue to socially distance, it matters whether you wash your hands with hot water.

Those things matter.”

He said his administration mischaracterized its own target by publicly promoting a goal of reopening most classrooms for at least one day a week, a benchmark much of the nation has already reached. “That was a mistake in the com-

munication,” he said.

Instead, he said he hopes to see “a majority” of elementary schools open by the summer.

He told a Black woman identified as a health care worker that closing racial disparities in vaccination is also a priority and that he understood reticence to be inoculated in minority communities because “there is some history of Blacks being used as guinea pigs.”

The White House announced earlier Tuesday that vaccine shipments to states would rise next week to 13.5 million, from 11 million.

However, White House officials warned governors during a call on Tuesday that inclement weather could slow deliveries over the next few days.

Cases: Vallejo adds 116, Suisun adds 19 From Page One “So that’s our plan over the next couple weeks, and we still have some groups that are left behind,” Matyas said.

A clinic is scheduled Wednesday at Dixon High School for city residents 65 and older, and a third two-day countywide clinic will occur this weekend at the fairgrounds in Vallejo – probably Saturday and Sunday, Matyas said.

NorthBay Healthcare extended its community Covid-19 vaccinations as well to people 65 and older, to match the county’s new vaccination thresholds.

Tuesday’s Covid-19 update was the first since Thursday due to the state Lincoln Birthday holiday Friday and the federal Presidents Day holiday Monday.

There were a total of 329 new cases, which amounted to a daily average of 82.25, the county reported. It showed little or no effects from the Super Bowl.

“The cases are definitely (going down), but we are nowhere near the red (tier),” Matyas said.

Solano County is cur-

rently in the purple tier in the state’s color-coded Covid-19 monitoring system. The red tier would require a daily average below 31 cases, along with a seven-day positivity testing rate below 8%.

The rate Tuesday was listed at 11.7%, the same as it was Thursday.

“The state has us a lot lower, but I don’t understand why,” Matyas said of the positivity rate. “I think they go back farther (in data reporting), so they have more access to negative (testing) results.”

California’s colorbased monitoring system designates the purple tier for counties where transmission of the novel coronavirus is considered to be widespread. Shutdown orders for counties in the purple tier are the most severe. The red tier is for counties with a substantial spread of the virus. The orange tier designates moderate virus transmission, while the yellow tier is reserved for counties where the spread of the virus is deemed to be minimal.

Restrictions to slow the spread of the virus are eased as counties move from purple to

red, red to orange and orange to yellow.

There were nine new deaths reported, taking the county total to 149, but at least one of those reports dates back to September.

One woman, who was older than 75, lived in a boarding facility, while the other eight – five men over 75 and three women between 40 and 65 – died at home. All had underlying health issues, Matyas said.

The number of residents hospitalized with the disease was reported Tuesday at 70, which continued its downward trend.

There were 80 Thursday.

The intensive care unit capacity climbed to 41%, the county reported.

Fairfield topped the 8,000-case mark. It added 85 new cases over the four days, a daily average of 21.25, for a pandemic total of 8,052.

Vallejo added 116 cases (8,756 total; 29 daily average); Vacaville added 63 (7,800; 15.75 average); and Suisun City added 19 (2,001; 4.75 average).

Dixon was up to 1,730 with 19 new cases (4.75 average); Benicia added 11 cases (840;

2.75 average); Rio Vista added 15 cases (314; 3.75 average); and the county reported 87 cases in the unincorporated area. There were 86 Thursday.

The number of active cases was down 260 to 581.

The number of individuals tested since the start of the pandemic had not been updated as of 9 p.m. Tuesday. That total stood at 205,671 Thursday. The total number of tests administered was reported Tuesday at 264,262, an increase of 3,341 since Thursday.

Most people who have Covid-19 experience only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. Some people, especially older adults and those with underlying health problems, experience more severe illness such as pneumonia and at times, death.

The vast majority of people recover. The World Health Organization reports people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover.

Ties: Moy lone dissenter of decision From Page One coordinator, who then works with volunteers and community groups.

There was some discussion that Main Street, or perhaps another vendor, could be hired to operate the farmers market, but that will come at a later date through a request for proposals.

The vote was 6-1, with

Councilwoman Catherine Moy dissenting.

Councilman Scott Tonnesen, a former president of the Main Street board, said it was “a difficult decision” for him.

Some of the council members who supported ending the contracts expressed their frustration with what they viewed as a lack of cooperation and transparency

by the association.

“The failure to provide the accountability for the funds they are receiving (from the city) is very troubling,” Mayor Harry Price said.

Moy said she did not think the city could do what the Main Street Association has done for any less than the $162,310 Main Street was requesting from the city.

“I know how much people get paid in this city, and it’s going to cost more than $162,000,” Moy said.

Chatwin said that may be true, but the council will have more control over expenditures and accountability than it has over Main Street. Chatwin said the staff will come back to the council with an operations budget.

Budget: Pension liability concerns From Page One Expenditures also were expected to come under what was budgeted. Combs noted ongoing concerns about pension liabilities.

Combs did note that there are a number of delinquent water account payments, and answering a question from Councilwoman Doriss Panduro, said that the city is working with those individuals to develop a payment plan or to find some kind of financing to help.

“We have a lot of work to do,” City Manager Stefan Chatwin said.

There were other adjustments made.

The Police Department’s 2020-21 budget was adjusted by $200,000 to cover overtime costs related to providing security for special events, City Council meetings and at the mall. The

department will increase a property specialist post by one-quarter to a halftime position.

The council also approved four new firefighter-paramedic positions to staff the future Station 36 on Business Center Drive. The cost is $68,400 for the current 2020-21 fiscal year. The estimated cost for 2021-22 is $820,000.

The Fire Department will apply for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant, a three-year program that could provide funding for the remaining five positions required for a full company. The new station will help cover the west side of the city.

The council was told that revenues are expected to exceed budgeted levels by about $3.8 million, with sales tax and Measure P tax revenues

to increase over projections by $3.2 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

“Overall property tax collections are expected to end the year close to budgeted levels,” the staff report states.

H o w e v e r, the Covid-19 pandemic has curtailed revenues from hotels and recreational activities.

Transient Occupancy Tax revenue is down $850,000. Parks and Recreation program revenue is down $1.8 million, but that is offset somewhat by the savings in corresponding program expenditures.

“Finally, special assessment revenues are projecting higher than anticipated,” the staff report states.

The current budget year ends June 30.

The council, based on staff recommendations, made the

following adjustments: n Approved conversion of a General Services clerk position to a General Services technician position in the Finance Department. The cost is $2,500 for the remainder of the fiscal year and will be absorbed using vacancy savings. n Approved conversion of a senior Human Resources analyst to a Human Resources manager to help the Human Resources Department to identify and implement systems to help improve management of the department and ensure legal compliance. The cost is $75,000 for the remainder of the fiscal year. n Approved a reorganization plan for the Building Safety Division of the Community Development Department at no additional cost to the city budget.

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Report: White supremacists made inroads in military Tribune Content Agency WASHINGTON — A soldier in the Florida National Guard who cofounded a murderous fascist group was chatting with a fellow white supremacist in the extremist “Iron March” online forum in 2016, when the guard member made a remarkable statement.

The guard member said he felt free to be a neo-Nazi in the U.S. Army.

“Are you worried at all about being found by your mates or someone, now being in the U.S. military?” he was asked. “You’ll be straight f---ed surely.”

To that, the soldier replied: “I was 100% open about everything with the friends I made at training.

They know about it all.

They love me too cause I’m a funny guy.”

A large database containing this and many other Iron March chats was published in 2019 on the Ars Technica news site. A screenshot of the neo-Nazi guardsman’s exchange is spotlighted in a previously unpublicized October 2020 Pentagon report to Congress that details the military’s efforts to keep extremists, particularly fascists, out of the military.

The report, obtained by CQ Roll Call, paints a stark picture of white supremacist inroads in the U.S. military. And it reveals several steps the Pentagon is now reviewing to kick such people out and help keep them out – from accessing an FBI database of extremist tattoos to improving security clearance questions.

While neo-Nazis and other extremists are rare in the U.S. armed forces, exactly how rare is not known. And military veterans who adhere to

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, right, delivers remarks beside President Joe Biden, to Department of Defense personnel at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 10. supremacist beliefs have been overrepresented in recent American violence – including in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

The Pentagon report said U.S. military personnel and veterans are “highly prized” recruits for supremacist groups, and leaders of those groups try to join the military themselves and get those already in their groups to enlist. Their goal is to obtain weapons and skills and to try to borrow the military’s bravado and cachet, the authors suggested.

Extremism is a “threat” of unclear dimensions in the U.S. military, not only because of possible violence but also because it endangers morale, they said.

“Despite a low number of cases in absolute terms, individuals with extremist affiliations and military experience are a concern to U.S. national security because of their proven ability to execute highimpact events,” the report said. “Access to service members with combat training and technical weapons expertise can also increase both the probability of success and

the potency of planned violent attacks.”

Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and a former member of the Armed Services Committee, wrote the requirement for last fall’s Pentagon report in the fiscal 2020 defense authorization law.

Aguilar said in an interview Tuesday that he plans to introduce legislation on Thursday that would require the Pentagon to implement the report’s recommendations.

“What the report made clear is that white supremacists are using our military to further their hateful and violent agenda,” Aguilar said. “We need further collaboration between agencies like the DoD and FBI to make sure that we’re keeping extremists away from our service members and keeping our communities safe as well.”

The Pentagon report’s authors did not name any of the personnel or veterans who were cited in the document, including the National Guard member in the Iron March exchange.

But the report makes it abundantly clear who it is: a

co-founder of Atomwaffen Division, a group that once comprised 80 members in several states and that has been implicated in several hate-fueled murders.

The report also described the soldier as a Florida National Guard member who was sentenced in 2018 to five years in jail for possessing bomb materials. And a footnote refers to an AP story about that person, Brandon Russell, a loner from Tampa who was 22 at the time of his sentencing.

While Russell was serving in the Guard, officials later told reporters, he displayed on his right shoulder a tattoo bearing the radiation-warning symbol — the insignia of the Atomwaffen Division.

But neither the tattoo nor his purported statements to his Army colleagues raised a red flag prior to his arrest, a command investigation later found. Army Guard officials said they lacked a database of extremist tattoos to refer to, according to press reports at the time.

The Pentagon report also describes other communications from white supremacists in the U.S. military.

Another user of the Iron March chatroom, a self-described infantryman with neo-Nazi views, described how it is possible to find “our kind” in the military’s ranks.

“A good way people in the military find other rightists is to simply wear a shirt with some obscure fascist logo,” the person wrote. “The symbols of SS units are especially common, even on things as public as cars, flags and helmets.”

The report recommends several steps to combat the problem. One proposal is to ask more specific questions of security clearance applicants and their neighbors, because merely asking if the applicants are involved in “terrorism,” for example, is too imprecise to be useful.

Another idea is to give Defense Department personnel access to an FBI database of extremist tattoos like the Atomwaffen sign and to use other FBI tools and training.

A third possible action is to establish a special designation on military discharge and separation forms for people who are booted out of the service for extremist behavior.

Only the Navy has such a designation today.

In addition, social media can be surveilled for signs of extremism, the report’s authors said, adding that there are civil liberties challenges in doing so. Data companies can help, the report said, but data must supplement well-trained recruiters and investigators.

Matthew Donovan, who was the Pentagon’s under secretary for personnel and readiness last year, said in a cover letter for the October report that the Defense Department is implementing most of its proposals.

A Pentagon spokesman had yet to provide an update this week on progress.

Experts say violent right-wing extremism has surged in the United States in the last several years. But the extent of the military’s own extremism problem has yet to be tracked, Pentagon officials have acknowledged.

This is the case despite

periodic reports of hateinspired violence by military veterans and despite recent Military Times polls finding that about one-third of activeduty personnel have witnessed signs of white supremacy in the ranks — and nearly half consider it more of a threat than North Korea and nearly as menacing as foreign terrorism, according to a 2020 survey by the paper.

The George Floyd protests highlighted the issue of racism within the military. And the overrepresentation of current and former military personnel among the Jan. 6 rioters at the Capitol has intensified public scrutiny of the matter. White supremacist groups such as the Proud Boys were pivotal players in the Jan. 6 attack, and NPR reported that one Proud Boys rioter was an Army veteran of the Iraq War. Aguilar’s bill arrives this week amid a steppedup focus on extremism in the military.

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III recently ordered that each of the armed services stop training and other activities in the next two months to take stock of the matter.

The problem has been a focus in the last couple of defense authorization bills, or NDAAs. Aguilar has written provisions aimed at improving screening procedures in the last two such laws. The most recent NDAA also creates a new deputy inspector general in the Pentagon to oversee diversity and anti-extremism efforts. The fiscal 2020 NDAA law required a federal report on domestic extremism that is nearly a year overdue.

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Are extended car warranties worth it?

David Lazarus

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Los Angeles Times

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ed Bacino purchased a used 2017 Mustang from a Palm Springs Ford dealer. He paid nearly $2,000 extra for an extended warranty to cover any repairs.

Two things are noteworthy about this.

First, the one time Bacino, 87, tried to use his extended warranty, he was told it didn’t cover the problem his car was having, a window that wasn’t closing properly.

Second, he started received official-looking letters a few months ago giving the impression that his coverage was expiring and urgently warning that he may now be “financially liable for all repairs.”

Bacino was given until this week to apply for renewed coverage.

“Official business,” the letters say up top. “Penalty for private use, $300.”

I’m guessing many car owners have received similar letters or robocalls breathlessly notifying them that their coverage is in danger and they need to take action.

And like Bacino, I’m guessing most recipients saw through these ruses from companies eager to sell extended warranties that may or may not be worth the paper they’re printed on.

Even so, it’s worth shining some sunlight on this industry and its dubious practices.

Let’s get right to the most important question: Are extended car warranties worth it?

The answer, as with all insurance products, is “it depends.”

What you’re buying with any form of coverage – home, health, auto – is the peace of mind of knowing you’ll hopefully be protected in a worst-case scenario.

As I frequently tell consumers, if insurance helps you sleep

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Generally speaking, service contracts are a bad deal. at night, it’s probably worth it.

That said, extended car warranties, a.k.a. vehicle service contracts, may not merit the comfort many derive from them.

“Generally speaking, service contracts are a bad deal,” said Jack Gillis, executive director of the Consumer Federation of America.

“If they paid off – that is, if you got more service than you paid for – they wouldn’t be sold,” he told me. “In fact, their profit margins are very high.”

A 2013 survey by Consumer Reports found that 55% of people who purchased extended car warranties never used the coverage.

The median price for an extended warranty at that time was just over $1,200. It’s now closer to $1,500.

Specifically, the organization’s survey found that among those who submitted claims, the typical purchaser of an extended car warranty spent nearly $400 more for coverage than the median $837 saved on covered repairs.

Chuck Bell, programs director for Consumer Reports’ advocacy division, told me the 2013 survey findings still hold up and the organization’s advice remains the same.

Bacino told me he took the recent letters that he

received seriously.

Not only were they riddled with official-sounding language such as “final notice” and “final attempt to notify,” but they also included the make, model and year of his car.

Not surprisingly, Bacino admitted he overlooked the itty-bitty print at the bottom of the letters, which acknowledged that the sender was “not affiliated with any auto dealer or manufacturer.”

He also didn’t know that many car dealers routinely sell details of extended warranties to data brokers, which in turn sell them to others. That’s how details of your car get included in these sales pitches.

Bacino told me he called Auto Repair Protection, the company behind the letters he received.

He said a service rep promptly encouraged him to cancel his existing coverage from the Ford dealer, which runs until 2024, and buy a new policy.

This seemed like a bad idea, Bacino said, and he hung up.

After a half-hour on hold, I got through to a “warranty specialist” at Auto Repair Protection.

He said the company is based in Santa Clara but declined to provide any other information.

He took my contact information and said the owner of the

company would get back to me.

He declined to identify the owner. No one has gotten in touch.

“I would never buy an extended service contract,” said Rosemary Shahan, president of Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety, a Sacramento advocacy group. “They tend to be overpriced and often have numerous exclusions and loopholes.”

Bell at Consumer Reports seconded that. He advised setting money aside for potential car troubles rather than buying a service contract. “This will likely be cheaper.”

That’s a good suggestion. Yet when I purchased a “certified” used car from a dealer a few years ago, I nevertheless splurged for extra protection.

I’ve never had to submit a claim, so you could say the money was wasted. Like I said, though, I sleep better knowing one of my biggest investments is protected. That’s just me.

But I would never, ever purchase an extended service plan from some outfit I’d never heard of that probably obtained my contact info from a lead generator. That feels like throwing money to the wind and hoping for the best.

As for the letters Bacino and others receive, they should be illegal.

I’m not saying companies like Auto Repair Protection are out to rip you off – maybe their car coverage is as trustworthy as they claim.

All I know is that if a company has to use deception to get you to buy their product, that’s a company, and a product, you probably want to steer clear of.

David Lazarus, a Los Angeles Times columnist, writes on consumer issues.

In brief CVS Health to provide more vaccines

CVS Health Corp., a major distributor of the Covid-19 vaccine though the federal pharmacy partnership program, said Tuesday it is providing 250,000 immunizations a week in 11 states – including Connecticut – at 350 locations, as the country ramps up to meet ambitious vaccination goals set by the administration of President Joe Biden.

“This is the linchpin of the Biden Administration plan to vaccinate 300 million Americans by the end of the summer,” Karen S. Lynch, CVS’ chief executive said, on a conference call with Wall Street analysts. “We will continue to add more stores as the vaccine supply increases.”

Meanwhile, Lynch also announced that CVS, parent company of Hartford-based Aetna, would re-enter the individual public exchange market as of Jan. 1, 2022.

Aetna had pulled out the market entirely in 2018.

CVS executives on the call – focused on fourthquarter earnings – said the pandemic also has led them to pursue a 30% reduction of office space across the country, as Covid-19 has changed how employees will work in the future, both at home and in the office.

No timetable or locations for the office space reduction were mentioned, and a spokesman said there were no other further details available.

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GIANTS’ SPRING TRAINING QUESTIONS

Is Buster Posey ready to go? Is the starting rotation set?

Susan Slusser

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

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ith expanded playoffs in the shortened 2020 season, the Giants fell one win short. An extra round or two doesn’t appear to be in the cards this year, so where does that leave a team that is in transition – especially in a division as loaded as the NL West?

A series of savvy moves this winter to improve the club should keep the Giants competitive at the very least, and when pitchers and catchers take the field for their first staggered workouts Wednesday, a more complete picture will start to emerge. So what will be the most important considerations this spring as the Giants hope to continue their upward trend?

Let’s take a gander, with our annual five questions:

HOW DOES BUSTER POSEY LOOK? Not much elaboration needed for this one. The Giants’ longest-tenured player and

ANALYSIS biggest name decided to sit out the pandemic season after he and his wife, Kristen, adopted premature twins, Ada and Livvi.

Team officials believe Posey could have made as much as a five-game swing for the Giants last season – enough to have put them in the postseason – but he’ll turn 34 next month and plays a position that takes a heavy physical toll. The universal designated hitter is off the table, at least for now, eliminating an obvious spot to get Posey more rest days, but given his rapport with pitchers and game-calling ability, the more he’s behind the plate, the better. He’s a free agent after the season, along with other long-timers Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt – good seasons would behoove all three.

New backup catcher Curt Casali, a free-agent addition, bears watching. He came highly regarded from the Reds, so he is already familiar with new Giants starters Anthony DeSclafani and Alex Wood, returning starter Kevin Gausman and reliever Matt Wisler.

IS THE ROTATION COMPLETE? This appears to be an area the Giants still could make an addition before the season gets under way, with numerous free

See Giants, Page B10

A’S SPRING TRAINING QUESTIONS

Who’s the closer?

Is Matt Chapman healthy? Who’s batting leadoff?

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or a team returning its full rotation and most of its lineup from a division winner, the A’s arrive in Arizona for spring training with their share of questions.

Oakland’s offseason departures were significant, including their closer, everyday shortstop and 2020 leader in OPS. In acquiring Elvis Andrus to play shortstop, the A’s also parted with designated hitter and power threat Khris Davis. Several relievers are gone from a bullpen that led the majors in ERA last year. There figurs to be competition for jobs at second base and left field.

The next six weeks

ANALYSIS in Mesa, then, should offer plenty of intrigue.

As the A’s assemble to open camp over the next week, here are five storylines to follow: WHO’S THE CLOSER? Liam Hendriks, the 2020 AL Reliever of the Year, departed without a clear successor. Jake Diekman is a clear candidate after his commanding 2020 season – one earned run allowed in 21 games. But manager Bob Melvin already has pointed out that the best time to use his top left-handed reliever is sometimes before the ninth inning. The addition of lefty Adam Kolarek could help mitigate that issue. Still, Diekman – seven career saves – would be a newcomer to the role.

Sergio Romo, just signed to a one-year deal, has lots of closing experience. He’s also turning 38 and averaged a mid-80s

See A’s, Page B2

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Rodriguez High golfer Easton Hether hits a shot at the first hole at Paradise Valley Golf Course, while competing

against Armijo, March 12, 2020. Hether returns for the Mustangs, who begin their 2021 season this week.

Sports finally open up with girls tennis, boys golf, cross country Paul Farmer

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FAIRFIELD — After roughly 340 days of nothing but the sound of crickets and frustration, high school sports are back in the Monticello Empire League.

The modest and bumpy return features girls tennis, boys golf and cross country rolling out this week. Things kicked off Tuesday with Vanden defeating Vacaville in girls tennis and the Bulldogs returning the favor in boys golf.

Girls tennis and cross country are traditionally held in the fall and were able to have complete seasons in 2019. However, boys golf had the plug pulled after just one or two matches last spring.

“It was tough having the season shut down after only a couple

Local report: Vanden begins season by edging Vacaville in girls tennis, 5-4 FAIRFIELD — Jasmine Yabut rallied for a crucial three-set win at No. 4 singles and nearly every match was competitive as the Vanden High girls tennis team opened its season with a 5-4 Monticello Empire League victory over Vacaville, Tuesday. matches, especially when you think that the game provides its own social distancing especially in high school golf,” said Rodriguez coach Rodney Peters. “We also had a good team that I thought would challenge for the league championship,

Yabut dropped the first set before rebounding to defeat Stephanie Esquivel, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. Also winning in singles for Vanden were Delaney Ramsell at No. 3 (6-1, 6-1) and Camille Arca at No. 6 (6-3, 7-6 (2)).

See Local, Page B10 with Easton (Hether) AllLeague champion as a freshman and would have been (tough to beat) as a sophomore, Will (Blair) and the others could have been a really fun season. We took second in league in 2019 and were really pumped for 2020.”

Missing the 2020 season was also a gut punch for Vanden coach Kevin Ratterman.

“Looking back on last year it was a real bummer to have to shut things down,” Ratterman said. “We had just lost our one and only match to (defending champion) Vaca High by a mere six strokes and knew we could play way better. I also knew Rodriguez was going to be a tough team so league was shaping up to be a real dog fight, then vanished.”

As has been the case so often, the atmospheric conditions didn’t match the dark Covid-19 cloud that was seemingly everywhere.

“The timing was especially terrible because the weather was perfect and the courses were at See Sports, Page B2

‘It’s ridiculous’: Green slams NBA for double standard

Djokovic outlasts Zverev to reach Australian Open semis

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are planning to sit Andre Drummond as they work to trade him before the March 25 deadline, and Draymond Green sharply criticized that decision Monday night.

The Warriors star was bothered that a team can state that it publicly plans

to trade a player without penalty while players are fined if they demand to be traded. Addressing reporters after a 129-98 win over the Cavaliers at Chase Center, Green cited James Harden, who was criticized for his exit from the Houston Rockets, while discussing the situation unfolding in Cleveland.

“To watch Andre Drummond before the game, sit on the sidelines, then go to the back and then come out in street clothes because the team is going to trade him is (expletive),” Green said.

Drummond, 27, hasn’t played in two straight games after Cavaliers See Green, Page B2

SYDNEY — World No. 1 Novak Djokovic remained on course for a record-extending ninth title at the Australian Open as he advanced into the semifinals, where he’ll meet Russian sensation Aslan Karatsev.

Djokovic came from behind for a 6-7 (6-8),

6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (8-6) victory over Alexander Zverev on Tuesday night, showing little signs of an abdominal injury he suffered in the third round.

The 114th-ranked Karatsev earlier became the first man in the Open Era to make a Grand Slam semifinal in his debut when he rallied to beat an injured Grigor Dimi-

trov 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-2.

On the women’s side, Serena Williams beat world No. 2 Simona Halep 6-3, 6-3. Chasing a record-tying 24th major title, she now faces third seed Naomi Osaka who stopped Taiwan’s Hsieh Su-Wei 6-2, 6-2.

Djokovic had to See Australian, Page B10

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Scoreboard HOCKEY

BASKETBALL

NHL

NBA

Vegas St. Louis Colorado Arizona Anaheim SAN JOSE Los Angeles Minnesota

Toronto Montreal Winnipeg Edmonton Calgary Vancouver Ottawa

Boston N.Y. Islanders Philadelphia Washington Pittsburgh New Jersey N.Y. Rangers Buffalo

Tampa Bay Florida

West Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 14 10 3 1 21 43 31 16 9 5 2 20 52 49 13 8 4 1 17 41 27 15 7 6 2 16 40 42 16 6 7 3 15 32 42 14 6 7 1 13 38 51 14 5 6 3 13 44 44 12 6 6 0 12 30 34 North Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 16 11 3 2 24 58 44 15 9 4 2 20 52 39 15 9 5 1 19 53 43 17 9 8 0 18 60 58 15 8 6 1 17 44 40 19 7 11 1 15 57 71 17 4 12 1 9 40 69 East Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 14 10 2 2 22 42 30 15 8 4 3 19 38 34 13 8 3 2 18 46 41 14 7 4 3 17 50 52 14 7 6 1 15 44 50 10 5 3 2 12 28 28 14 4 7 3 11 33 39 12 4 6 2 10 31 38 Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 14 10 3 1 21 54 32 13 9 2 2 20 44 40

Carolina 13 10 3 0 20 50 36 Chicago 17 8 5 4 20 50 51 Columbus 17 7 6 4 18 50 60 Dallas 12 5 3 4 14 40 34 Nashville 15 6 9 0 12 36 52 Detroit 17 4 10 3 11 35 54 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.

Monday’s Games SAN JOSE 3, Anaheim 2 Arizona 1, St. Louis 0 N.Y. Islanders 3, Buffalo 1 Ottawa 6, Toronto 5, OT Carolina 7, Columbus 3 Florida 6, Tampa Bay 4 Chicago 3, Detroit 2, OT Winnipeg 6, Edmonton 5 Calgary 4, Vancouver 3, OT New Jersey at Boston, ppd.

Nashville at Dallas, ppd.

Tuesday’s Games N.Y. Islanders 3, Buffalo 0 Washington 3, Pittsburgh 1 New Jersey 5, N.Y. Rangers 2 Colorado 3, Vegas 2 Los Angeles 4, Minnesota 0 Nashville at Dallas, ppd.

Wednesday’s Games Florida at Carolina, 2 p.m.

Ottawa at Toronto, 4 p.m.

Chicago at Detroit, 4:30 p.m.

Vancouver at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Thursday’s Games SAN JOSE at St. Louis, 5 p.m.

New Jersey at Boston, 4 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 4 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, 4 p.m.

Nashville at Columbus, 4 p.m.

Ottawa at Toronto, 4 p.m.

Buffalo at Washington, 4 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Dallas, 5:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Arizona, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Anaheim, 7 p.m.

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Philadelphia 18 10 .643 — Brooklyn 18 12 .600 1 Boston 14 13 .519 3½ New York 14 15 .483 4½ Toronto 13 15 .464 5 Central Division

W L Pct GB Milwaukee 16 12 .571 — Indiana 14 14 .500 2 Chicago 11 15 .423 4 Cleveland 10 19 .345 6½ Detroit 8 19 .296 7½ Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Charlotte 13 15 .464 — Miami 11 16 .407 1½ Atlanta 11 16 .407 1½ Orlando 10 18 .357 3 Washington 8 17 .320 3½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Utah 23 5 .821 — Portland 17 10 .630 5½ Denver 15 12 .556 7½ Oklahoma City 11 16 .407 11½ Minnesota 7 21 .250 16 Pacific Division

W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 22 7 .759 —

L.A. Clippers 21 8 .724 1 Phoenix 17 10 .630 4 GOLDEN STATE 15 13 .536 6½ SACRAMENTO 12 15 .444 9 Southwest Division

W L Pct GB San Antonio 16 11 .593 — Memphis 11 12 .478 3 Dallas 13 15 .464 3½ New Orleans 12 15 .444 4 Houston 11 16 .407 5 Monday’s Games GOLDEN STATE 129, Cavaliers 98 Brooklyn 136, SACRAMENTO 125 Chicago 120, Indiana 112 Washington 131, Houston 119 New York 123, Atlanta 112 Utah 134, Philadelphia 123 L.A. Clippers 125, Miami 118 Tuesday’s Games Boston 112, Denver 99 New Orleans 144, Memphis 113 Toronto 124, Milwaukee 113 L.A. Lakers 112, Minnesota 104 Portland 115, Oklahoma City 104 Brooklyn 128, Phoenix 124 San Antonio at Detroit, ppd.

Wednesday’s Games Miami at GOLDEN STATE, 7 p.m.

New York at Orlando, 4 p.m.

Atlanta at Boston, 4:30 p.m.

Houston at Philadelphia, 4:30 p.m.

Denver at Washington, 5 p.m.

Indiana at Minnesota, 5 p.m.

Detroit at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Portland at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Memphis, 6 p.m.

Utah at L.A. Clippers, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Charlotte, ppd.

San Antonio at Cleveland, ppd.

Detroit at Dallas, ppd.

Thursday’s Games Miami at SACRAMENTO, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Milwaukee, 4:30 p.m.

Brooklyn at L.A. Lakers, 7 p.m.

A’s: Chapman struggled before injury From Page 0 fastball in recent years, throwing 64% sliders in 2020, and would be an unorthodox ninth-inning choice. The A’s could opt against anointing one closer and instead play matchups in the late innings, in which case Romo could be an option. J.B. Wendelken and Burch Smith offer more power from the right side but own one career save combined.

Bullpen structure will be intriguing. The A’s carried two left-handed relievers all of last season – the first year of the three-batter minimum rule – but traded for three left-handers this winter (Kolarek, Cole Irvin and Nik Turley). Romo and Yusmeiro Petit rely more on control and guile than velocity. Lou Trivino is a setup candidate. Dany Jiménez, a live-armed Rule 5 draftee, will have to make the 26-man roster or be offered back to Toronto.

WHAT’S THE PLAN AT SECOND BASE? Like last spring, the A’s have options and not much clarity. A Chad Pinder-Tony Kemp platoon is possible again – the A’s will want Pinder’s bat in the lineup and Kemp was solid last year before the arrival of Tommy La Stella.

Both also can play the outfield.

Vimael Machin offers a left-handed bat in an A’s lineup

that projects to be heavily right-handed.

The wildcard is Jed Lowrie.

After two injury-riddled seasons with the Mets, Lowrie, 36, will be in A’s camp on a minor-league deal. In 2018, Lowrie hit a career-high 23 homers with 99 RBIs for Oakland. He does not have a hit in the majors since that season – and defense will be a factor for Lowrie coming off knee surgery. But if he’s healthy, the switch-hitter could push for a job in camp.

IS MATT CHAPMAN BACK TO NORMAL? After Chapman had surgery in September to repair a torn labrum in his right hip, recovery time was estimated at four months, putting him on track to be close to 100% for camp, and sporadic updates this offseason described him as progressing well.

Given Chapman’s defensive prowess (two Platinum Gloves) and the play that aggravated his hip injury (a spin-and-throw), it bears watching how he’s moving in the field this spring. Chapman’s range at third base, for one thing, has influenced how the A’s shift against left-handers, leaving Chapman alone on the left side of the infield.

As a positive precedent, Arizona shortstop Nick Ahmed had a similar hip surgery in

2016 and returned to win Gold Gloves in 2018 and 2019.

Before his injury last season, Chapman struggled at the plate, batting .232 with 54 strikeouts in 152 plate appearances. So he’ll look to return to form in more ways than one.

IS THE ROTATION ALL BUT SET – AND WILL WORKLOAD BE A FACTOR? The A’s return in full a rotation that was up-and-down in 2020.

A’s starters ranked 16th in the majors in ERA (4.49) and struggled in the playoffs. But Chris Bassitt flourished in a full-time role and Oakland’s stance is Jesús Luzardo (23), Frankie Montas (27), and Sean Manaea (29) will benefit from an added year of experience.

Mike Fiers’ return on a one-year deal is interesting. The A’s hope top prospect A.J. Puk can stay healthy and say they still view Puk as a starter long-term. But even if Puk breaks camp with the A’s, they’ll need to manage his innings after he did not pitch in 2020 because of shoulder problems. Fiers, the A’s leader in starts (44) over the past two seasons, offers durability.

Rotation depth might be especially key following a 2020 season in which pitchers threw far fewer innings than usual.

Luzardo threw 59 innings in 2020;

his professional career high is 109 1/3. Montas’ career high is 136 2/3 , and he struggled part of last year with a neck issue. It’s possible the A’s could be monitoring the workloads of multiple starters. Backup would include right-handers Daulton Jefferies and James Kaprielian, who made brief 2020 debuts, Paul Blackburn and Grant Holmes.

WHO BATS LEADOFF? Marcus Semien was the A’s primary leadoff hitter the past two seasons and set a franchise record with 31 home runs from the leadoff spot in 2019. At times last year, the A’s led off with La Stella, another free-agent departure (he joined the Giants).

The only other A’s hitters to start in the leadoff spot last season were Ramón Laureano (3 games) and Kemp (1).

Melvin tended to put a left-handed hitter at leadoff when Matt Olson hit cleanup to space out the lefties, given the three-batter minimum rule for pitchers.

One option would be Semien’s replacement at shortstop. Andrus has 181 career starts at leadoff, though his average (.270) and OPS (.656) are his lowest marks at any spot in the order. Andrus could bring an aggressive element to the role; he stole 31 bases in 2019.

Green: Unhappy with player trades From Page 0 general manager Koby Altman decided the twotime All-Star would no longer be active for games but would remain with the team until a deal can be worked out.

“Sometimes you’re forced into difficult positions that are not easy to navigate,” said Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. “But in respect to (Drummond) and all that he’s done and accomplished and as much as he’s helped us, we thought this was the fairest thing to do for him.”

According to ESPN, the Cavaliers are not having any “serious ongoing discussions with

any team.” Drummond’s future came into question last month when Cleveland traded for 22-year-old center Jarrett Allen. Drummond, who is making $28.7 million this season, will be an unrestricted free agent after the season.

If a trade cannot be reached by the deadline – which is more than a month away – a contract buyout could be Drummond’s only option if he wants to play again ahead of his free agency.

“At some point, as players we need to be treated with the same respect and have the same rights that the team can have,” Green said.

“Because as a player,

you’re the worst person in the world when you want a different situation, but a team can say they’re trading you and that man has to stay in shape, he has to stay professional and, if not, his career is on the line.”

Over the years, star players have become increasingly determined to shape their careers by angling their way to preferred destinations. In 2019, Anthony Davis was fined $50,000 for demanding a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans. In December, Harden was also fined $50,000, though the listed reason was for a violation of the league’s Covid-19 protocol when he wasn’t available to

start the season.

Green also referred to the mental toll a career of uncertainty can have on players. He pointed to examples of teams blindsiding players, such as when DeMarcus Cousins found out he was being traded from Sacramento after the 2017 All-Star Game, or Harrison Barnes being traded from the Mavericks in the middle of a close game in 2019.

“Do you think that doesn’t affect someone mentally? But as players we’re told you can’t say that, you can’t say this, but teams can,” Green said. “At some point the players must be respected in these situations.”

CALENDAR Wednesday’s TV sports Note: Some events may be canceled or moved to different times and/or stations because of Covid-19 considerations

Basketball College men •Syracuse at Louisville, ACC, 3:30 p.m.

•Marquette at Butler, FS1, 3:30 p.m.

•VCU at Richmond, CBSSN, 4 p.m.

•South Florida at Central Florida, ESPNU, 4 p.m.

•Nebraska at Maryland, BIG TEN, 4 p.m.

•Kentucky at Vanderbilt, SEC, 4 p.m.

•Arizona State at USC, ESPN2, 5 p.m.

•Duke at Wake Forest, ACC, 5:30 p.m.

•DePaul at Seton Hall, FS1, 5:30 p.m.

•Temple at Tulsa, ESPNU, 6 p.m.

•South Carolina at Tennessee, SEC, 6 p.m.

•Minnesota at Indiana, BIG TEN, 6 p.m.

•Utah State at Boise State, CBSSN, 6 p.m.

College women •Illinois at Maryland, BIG TEN, 10 a.m.

NBA •Toronto at Milwaukee, TNT, 4:30 p.m.

•Miami at Sacramento, NBCSCA, 7 p.m. (Vacaville only) •Brooklyn at L.A. Lakers, TNT, 7 p.m.

NBA G League •G League Ignite vs. Erie BayHawks, ESPN2, noon Hockey NHL •Florida at Carolina, NHL, 2 p.m.

•Chicago at Detroit, NBCSN, 4:30 p.m.

•Winnipeg at Edmonton, NBCSN, 7 p.m.

Lacrosse College women •James Madison at Virginia Tech, ACC, 11 a.m.

Soccer •Premier League, Burnley vs. Fulham, NBCSBN, 9:30 a.m.

•La Liga, Levante vs. Atletico Madrid, BEIN, 9:50 a.m.

•UEFA Champions League, The Golazo Show, round of 32, CBSSN, 9:54 a.m.

•Premier League, Everton vs. Manchester City, NBCSN, noon •Tournoi de France, France vs. Iceland, BEIN, noon •Tournoi de France, Norway vs. Switzerland, BEIN, 2:10 p.m.

Tennis •Australian Open, quarterfinals, ESPN2, 12:30 a.m.

•Australian Open, quarterfinals, ESPN2, 9 a.m.

•Australian Open, doubles, TENNIS, 4 p.m.

•Australian Open, women’s semifinals, ESPN2, 7 p.m.

•Phillip Island Trophy, semifinals, TENNIS, 7 p.m.

Thursday’s TV sports Basketball College men •Alabama at Texas A&M, SEC, noon •LSU at Ole Miss, SEC, 2 p.m.

•Mississippi State at Auburn, ESPNU, 2 p.m., •Iowa at Wisconsin, ESPN, 4 p.m.

•Houston at Wichita State, ESPN2, 4 p.m.

•Vermont at UMBC, ESPNU, 4 p.m.

•Ohio State at Penn State, BIG TEN, 5 p.m.

•Prairie View A&M at Texas Southern, ESPNU, 5 p.m.

•BYU at Pacific, CBSSN, 5 p.m.

•Utah at Oregon State, PAC12, 5:30 p.m.

•Rutgers at Michigan, FS1, 6 p.m.

•Pac-12, teams TBA, ESPN2, 6 p.m.

•Winthrop at High Point, ESPNU, 6 p.m.

•Saint Mary’s at Gonzaga, ESPN, 6 p.m.

•San Diego State at Fresno State, CBSSN, 7 p.m.

•California at Washington State, PAC12, P12BA, 7:30 p.m.

•Stanford at Washington, FS1, 8 p.m.

•Colorado at Oregon, ESPN2, 8 p.m.

College women •Penn State at Iowa, BIG TEN, 1 p.m.

•Michigan at Indiana, BIG TEN, 3 p.m.

•Georgia Tech at Florida State, ACC, 3 p.m.

•South Carolina at Tennessee, SEC, 4 p.m.

•Louisville at Pittsburgh, ACC, 5 p.m.

•Auburn at Mississippi State, SEC, 6 p.m., Golf •PGA Tour Genesis Invitational, first round, GOLF, 9 a.m.

•PGA Tour Genesis Invitational, first round, GOLF, 11 a.m.

•PGA Tour Genesis Invitational, first round, GOLF, 3 p.m.

Hockey NHL •N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, NHL, 4 p.m.

•San Jose at St. Louis, NBCSCA, 5 p.m.

Sports: Covid-19 pandemic delayed start

Lacrosse College women •William and Mary at Duke, ACC, 1 p.m.

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Soccer •Shebelieves Cup, Brazil vs. Argentina, FS1, 1 p.m.

•Shebelieves Cup, United States at Canada, FS1, 4 p.m.

•Super Lig, Basaksehir vs. Trabzonspor, BEIN, 7:55 a.m.

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their peak beauty having just entered the spring,” Ratterman said. “All of the players were extremely bummed, but none more than our two seniors Noah Carlton and Anthony Lascola.”

While the Vanden girls tennis team didn’t lose a season to the Covid-19 pandemic, it certainly lost momentum after its second-place SacJoaquin Section finish 14 months ago.

“We lost half our lineup to graduation which played in last years Section finals, a 5-4 loss to Manteca,” Vikings coach Stan Lewis said. “We lost our top three players and half our doubles players. We have also lost a few players we thought would play due to Covid concerns. We have the smallest team we have

had in 20 years but we feel the 14 players who have chosen to play are a good mix of experienced vets and fresh faces.”

Lewis is distance coaching and handling “all the behind the scenes duties” as a precaution until he’s been vaccinated while longtime co-coach Rick Vaiuso “is taking the lead from the courts until I can get back out there with him.”

Fairfield girls tennis coach Greg Davis is used to having an abundance of new players each season, the emphasis usually on “new.” That’s especially true this season.

“As usual we are gathering numbers and although no one is really a tennis player the girls are very excited to learn and start the season,” Davis said.

Numbers are also a

concern for the Armijo cross country teams, not an ideal situation in a sport where participation is crucial.

“This year is very different,” Royals coach Matthew Pence said.

“Because of Covid I only have three or four athletes, all returners, who are competing this year so it’s not so much a team as much as having those athletes get the best out of the season. There have been so many starts and stops and hurdles to overcome that it is impressive we are even having the season.”

With distance-learning the current situation, contact between coaches a nd s t udent- at h letes – especially those who would be new to a sport – has been painfully lacking. And until recent weeks, so has been word

when sports could begin.

“It’s hard as a coach to have to wait so long to start, and have so much uncertainty about the season up until this week, but everything about this is for the kids,” Pence said. “Practicing and racing this season for me is not so much about having the absolute best results, it is about letting the kids have some sense of normalcy since everything else about their daily lives seems turned upside down.

“We are excited to see the players and glad we can all get out of the house and play golf again as a team,” added Ratterman. “We will have temperature checks, social distancing and other safety precautions in place but that is a small price to pay for a little normalcy.”

Softball •Florida State vs. Georgia Tech, ACC, 8 a.m.

Tennis •Australian Open, men’s semifinals, ESPN, 12:30 a.m.

•Australian Open, men’s semifinals, ESPN2, 10 a.m.

•Australian Open, Phillip Island Trophy, final, TENNIS, 8 p.m.

•Australian Open, women’s doubles final, TENNIS, 9 p.m.

•Australian Open, men’s semifinals, ESPN, TENNIS, 12:30 a.m. (Friday) Volleyball College women •Oregon at Utah, PAC12, 2 p.m.

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inally, a sign of be their own kind of robbery. normalcy. Yuk! The phrase that is making When the homeward its way back into normalcy as commute ended in a vaccination numbers climb is traffic gridlock the other day, that we can “see the light at a sense of normalcy kind of the end of the tunnel.” For us wafted over me like the smell aged writer-types, that of a portable toilet at a conjures another Grateful Dead concert. thought: trains.

Oddly, the moment had a Todd R. Hansen Normalcy, I think, has level of delightful nosdifferent levels. So maybe we talgia attached. just need to take the steps slowly and Normalcy is something none of us celebrate the normalcy that wafts. seem to want when life is normal.

That will be harder to do at the After all, sitting in traffic is too often Daily Republic after Friday. normal for us commuter-types, and That is the last day longtimer – a such times often conjure better euphemism for, uh, well, mature – memories of vacation resorts, sitting Maureen Fissolo is going to become a at a baseball game or finding forgotFairfield-to-Vacaville commuter, if ten money in a pocket. that is even considered a real thing.

Good thing, because vacation It will never really seem normal, I resorts and baseball games am certain, when the only time I get are expensive.

Mostly, it would just be nice to get to see her is if I catch a glimpse of her stuck in traffic, too. back to when you can tell the differI can’t drink tequila, but I’ll raise ence between the bank tellers and the robbers. Of course, bank fees can an Irish coffee.

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he California Constidevised. They then must be tution commands that aired at public hearings,

by Aug. 15, the state’s followed by final district-byindependent redisdistrict – and often tricting commission “shall neighborhood-by-neighborapprove four final maps that hood – commission decisions separately set forth the dison 120 legislative districts, trict boundary lines for the four Board of Equalization congressional, senatorial, districts and an unknown assembly, and State Board Dan Walters number of congressioof Equalization districts.” nal districts.

It’s not going to happen.

Unknown? California has 52 The commission needs data from congressional seats now, but its the 2020 census to do its work and relatively slow population growth last July, the state Supreme Court over the past decade, a full percentgranted the Legislature’s emergency age point below the national rate, petition for a four-month extension of means the state will likely lose one, the deadline to Dec. 15, citing and perhaps two of those seats. pandemic-caused delays in completThe latest delay in census data ing the census. could require the Supreme Court to A Dec. 15 deadline would be push back the commission’s cutting it very close to have new Dec. 15 deadline even more, but that maps available when candidates start could collide with the Feb. 14, 2022, filing paperwork for the 2022 opening date for candidate filings for elections early next year. However, the affected offices. the Dec. 15 deadline may not We may not know when the stand, either.

Citizens Redistricting Commission The Census Bureau announced will do its job, but we do know it last Friday that it will not release the won’t be an easy one. all-important numbers until Sept. 30, California is the nation’s most five months later than its original complex state and its first experience March 31 release date and two with commission-drawn maps, after months later than its revised the 2010 census, was marked by July 31 date on which the Supreme fierce jousting among seemingly Court’s extension was based. countless ethnic, geographic, A Sept. 30 release would give the partisan and sexual orientation 14-member redistricting commission interest groups because the stakes just 2½ months to meet the are so heavy.

Dec. 15 deadline, perhaps an The new maps will strongly affect impossibility. who wields political power in the The raw data must be digested by state for the next decade, and while UC-Berkeley’s Statewide Database Democrats will continue to be the before preliminary maps can be dominant party, no matter how they

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n n n By the way, for the record and as required in such matters, I did not go to nearly enough concerts nor traveled nearly far enough to qualify for the title of Deadhead.

My old college buddy, and that is the right word, old, once thumbed is way back from Los Angeles after a concert weekend, and is the owner of hundreds of pirated tapes – and that is a big thing – well, he wears the title proudly.

Best I could do is wear tie-dye and play hacky sack.

And ain’t it ironic that Jerry Garcia would have a successful line of high-end neckties.

I miss that guy.

I think I’m going to miss Maureen, too.

cALmatters Commentary

IMPORTANT ADDRESSES

s “cancel culture” a thing? Are people unfairly canceled when they make a statement that runs afoul of mainstream opinion? Are conservatives unfairly targeted for cancellation? Or are those engaging in racist, misogynistic, homophobic, transphobic or xenophobic speech just hoping to get away with no consequences?

Actress Gina Carana was fired last week from Disney’s “The Mandalorian” after a series of controversial social media posts.

Also, ABC’s “The Bachelor” host Chris Harrison is stepping away from the show for a while after defending a contestant appearing at a party on a plantation in 2018. Harrison naively felt that such pictures look worse in 2021 than in 2018.

While that may seem true for a TV host drowning in white privilege, it’s just not true for minorities and thinking whites looking at those photos.

But should Carana have been fired? Should Harrison step or be fired as some fans Kelvin Wade away are calling for? Wouldn’t it be more productive if their ideas had been engaged? Wouldn’t dialogue have been better in these cases?

The right is getting a lot of mileage out of cancel culture but the inclination to cancel isn’t just on the left. One of the first and most prominent acts of cancel culture was in 2003 when the country group, the Dixie Chicks, came out against George W. Bush and the Iraq War. Country stations pulled their music and fans burned their records. Their tour dates suffered.

When comedian Kathy Griffin took a gag photo in 2017 of herself holding a fake severed head resembling Donald Trump, she not only was investigated by the Secret Service, but companies dropped her as an endorser, CNN fired her from her New Year’s Eve gig and venues canceled her tour dates.

Right-wing cancel culture extends to anyone who opposes Trumpism. Never Trump Republicans have been purged from right-wing networks and publications. Republicans who voted for Donald Trump’s second impeachment and those who voted to convict him see the Republican Party censuring them and trying to cancel them by primarying them.

The same people arguing that Donald Trump’s incitement of insurrection was protected First Amendment speech would never say someone threatening to shoot Donald Trump should be protected speech.

We know the First Amendment doesn’t protect the incitement of a riot or threatening a public official.

Too often what is labeled cancel culture is people wanting the freedom to say whatever they want while also being shielded from the consequences of their words. That’s not the way it works. Employers don’t want negative publicity tainting their business and bottom line. Go stand in the middle of your job shouting racial slurs in between reading passages from “Mein Kampf” and affect a Nazi salute. You’ll be cleaning out your desk and heading home in short order. In that case, the only one who canceled you is you.

If you’re caught spouting racist language on a viral internet video, chances are you’ll be fired and it will be by your own doing.

Where we run into trouble is when we affect a zero-tolerance policy that avoids nuance. We run into problems when Twitter mobs search old videos to find something offensive in order to cancel someone. But wouldn’t we be better off asking folks about these controversial past statements and situations before moving to immediately banish them? Some folks make honest mistakes and are open to constructive criticism.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees stepped in it last year when he dismissed protests against racial injustice and police brutality, saying no one should disrespect the flag. Twitter and his teammates pounced. After discussing the issue, Brees apologized and clarified his remarks and people moved on. No need for anyone to be fired.

In some cases, people do deserve to lose their jobs. Accountability matters. However, sometimes dialogue, education and clarification works. We’re better off when we can reach an understanding rather than a zero-tolerance, knee-jerk firing where teachable moments get lost. I’m asking you to see the nuance. We have to be willing to see shades of gray in an increasingly black and white world. Peace.

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are drawn, the party has no shortage of internal cultural and ideological power struggles.

The dramatic decline in California’s population growth to well under 1% a year will reduce its share of congressional seats and variations within the state will affect the maps in both geographic and demographic terms.

Coastal metropolitan areas have been growing more slowly than inland counties. Comparing 2010 census data with the latest pre-census population estimates from the state Department of Finance reveals that collectively the state’s three most populous counties – Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange – have grown more slowly than the state as a whole.

Meanwhile, the fourth and fifth-most populous counties, Riverside and San Bernardino, have grown markedly faster than their coastal neighbors and thus should gain legislative and congressional seats.

A similar phenomenon is evident in Northern California as well, with the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area growing more slowly than inland counties to the east, such as Sacramento and San Joaquin.

These trends will be reflected in the new maps, whenever they finally emerge from what has become a very uncertain and messy process.

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‘Nomadland’ explores life on the road in ‘fine detail, ‘broad strokes’ Peter Sblendorio New York Daily News

“Nomadland” explores new roads – and puts misconceptions in the rearview mirror.

The film, starring Frances McDormand, provides an intimate window into the roving lifestyle by showing the experiences of a community of people who live in their vans and travel the United States.

The authenticity of “Nomadland” impressed Bob Wells, a real-life nomad who plays himself in the movie.

“It’s remarkable,” Wells told the Daily News. “It captures the life extremely well, in fine detail and in broad strokes.”

McDormand portrays a fictional character, Fern, whose life is upended by her husband’s death and the 2011 closure of the U.S. Gypsum plant where she worked in Empire, Nevada.

While enduring her financial and emotional struggles, Fern attends the Rubber Tramp Rendezvous, an annual gathering for nomads hosted by Wells, before beginning her new life driving state to state in a box van and working temporary jobs.

“If you ask any nomad why you do this, what’s important to you about it, it’s always freedom,” said Wells, whose economic situation initially caused him to adopt the lifestyle in 1995. “You are in as much control as a person can be in our time and location. You have control during the day over what you do and what you think.”

Directed and written

by Chloé Zhao, the movie is out now in IMAX, and premieres Friday in standard theaters and on Hulu. It’s based on the 2017 book “Nomadland”

by Jessica Bruder, who lived as a nomad for up to two months at a time

during the three years she worked on the project.

“The film is very intimate and brings you close to them, and that sort of empathetic work really makes it hard to have prejudices or misconceptions just when you can get close to people like that,” Bruder told The News. “It makes it easier to imagine yourself into someone else’s life. That was my great hope for the book, and I think the film is going in that direction as well.”

The movie earned the top award last year at the Venice Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival, and is up for best drama motion picture at this month’s Golden Globes.

A number of real-life nomads appear in the movie and are introduced during McDormand’s character’s journey.

“Her character creates this path that we get to watch,” Bruder said. “She’s kind of the proxy for the viewer in some way, in terms of just entering in these worlds that we get to see other people, and that means often stepping back and having them tell their stories.”

Wells hopes “Nomadland” shows that “alternatives” exist beyond the way of life much of society is accustomed to, and credits the film for depicting a strong sense of community.

“Fern makes all these friends . . . and you keep coming back. The bungee cord keeps pulling you together,” Wells said.

“You find solutions to all the little problems.

Fern is offered, multiple times, a way out, like people need to rescue her from this life, but there’s this healing. . . .

The movie is all about healing of her grief.

Nomadism is just part of the healing process.

It’s really very moving because of that. You’re seeing healing and hope.”

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7 examples of their invisible art Chris Hewitt

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hat makes a movie a movie is the editing,” says Zach Staenberg in the documentary “The Cutting Edge.”

Admittedly, Staenberg is an editor, most famously of the “Matrix” movies, but he’s not wrong. Editing can create emotion, speed up or slow the pace, explore the psychology of a character or find meaning that even the actors and writers didn’t know was there. Along with the director, an editor decides what we look at and for how long.

You’ll find examples in the clip-filled and entertaining “The Cutting Edge,” which examines the art of editing and which you can watch for free on YouTube. In it, we see editing legend Walter Murch solve “problems” created in the filming of “Cold Mountain,” hear his compadres talk about why it’s so much fun to work on chase scenes, learn why women broke into the craft much earlier than others (spoiler alert: sexism worked in their favor) and see how famous scenes might have been altered if an editor had made different choices.

The job is one of the most misunderstood in Hollywood.

You’ll often hear it said, “Why didn’t the editor make it shorter?,” which misrepresents the role of an editor, who is more likely to determine how individual shots fit within scenes than the movie’s length (that’s a director’s or producer’s call). Even Oscar voters get it wrong. They generally throw up their hands and award the editing statue to the best picture winner, unless there’s a flashier option (“Whiplash,” cut to the rhythms of jazz, or “All That Jazz,” where almost-subliminal cuts plunge us into the mind of its out-of-control protagonist) or a movie with cars banging into each other (“The French Connection,” “Grand Prix” and “Bullitt” all won for their editing).

“The Cutting Edge” is mostly about American movies, but it pays tribute to the pioneering ‘50s and ‘60s French editors whose jittery technique spread to Hollywood films such as “Bonnie and Clyde” and continues to this day in, for instance, “Moonlight.”

It also acknowledges the founders of editing, many of them Russian, who figured out basics such as the Kuleshov Effect, which established that you could juxtapose a blankfaced actor with an image of, say, a birthday cake or a dead

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‘Jaws’ (1975) The tension created in “Jaws” has so much to do with Verna Fields’ skill that, in “Cutting Edge,” Steven Spielberg says that they often battled over her insistence that eliminating just two frames would make most scenes better, and that she was always right.

‘Memento’ (2000)

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“Jaws” theatric poster art. body, and the audience would interpret the blank expression as showing emotions such as delight or horror. We don’t notice it, but this effect is in literally every movie. When the Walker Art Center’s Mediatheque reopens, you can view dozens of examples from Sergei Eisenstein’s “Battleship Potemkin,” Dziga Vertov’s “Man With a Movie Camera” and D.W. Griffith’s “Intolerance.”

These greats say a lot about the editors who decide what makes the cut.

‘Raging Bull’ (1980) Martin Scorsese is making an adaptation of “Killers of the Flower Moon” right now, and that means editor Thelma Schoonmaker is making a new movie, too. She has been with Scorsese in the editing suite since 1967. She’s won three Oscars for Scorsese movies (triple his total!), including this one, in which the slowed-down, sped-up, knocked-sideways boxing scenes are the most striking.

‘Rear Window’ (1954) At least as far back as “Battleship Potemkin” in the silent era, movies have used editing to build suspense with alternating points of view. An almost unbearably tense example is the practically dialogue-free, George Tomasini-edited scene here where Grace Kelly stumbles upon a murderer while Jimmy Stewart

There’s no more obviously “edited” movie, since half of Christopher Nolan’s tricky thriller is in chronological order and half is backward.

That it even makes sense, and that the actors’ performances track so beautifully, was celebrated by the Motion Pictures Editors Guild, which called Dody Dorn’s effort the 14th best-edited movie of all time. (The out-of-order work of another great, the late Sally Menke, on “Pulp Fiction,” may have inspired Dorn.)

‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (2015) Another editing Oscar, another movie-long chase scene. George Miller’s masterwork is nonstop action, so heavily chopped up that it could be chaotic, but even as trucks are doing back flips and trapeze artists are firing cannons at each other, editor Margaret Sixel makes sure it’s clear where we are and what is going on.

‘Out of Sight’ (1998) Possibly inspired by a scene from “Don’t Look Now,” a sexy, mixed-chronology George Clooney/Jennifer Lopez snogfest gets most of the attention, but I love the little moments where editor Anne V. Coates and director Steven Soderbergh cut away from the main character to someone in the gifted cast for a reaction shot.

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‘Mulholland Drive’ (2001) David Lynch has said that a key to enjoying his movies is a willingness to get lost. Mary Sweeney, who edited “Mulholland” and several others for Lynch, has said that she’s like the moviegoing public’s first pair of eyes because she usually doesn’t know what’s going on when she starts working on his films. As a result, a big part of her job is massaging footage to that moment where a dream logic emerges for her (and, hopefully, audiences).

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PARTNER POINTS THE WAY HOME Martha Quinn, one of the first video jockeys on MTV, said, “Demand no more out of your partner than what you are willing to give yourself.” That is a reasonable thought for a bridge player.

Partners do well to concentrate on defense. That is much more important than bidding.

Sudoku

by Phillip Alder This is the type of deal that is a stroll in the park for experts but guesswork for the inexperienced. How should East-West card to defeat four spades?

West, who could anticipate his partner’s singleton spade, was tempted to sacrifice in five hearts. How would that contract have done?

There is an important defensive leading rule. Usually, we lead the ace from ace-king. But there are three times when you should lead the king from ace-king: first, and rarest, when you have ace-king-doubleton; second, at trick one in a bid-and-raised suit by your partnership; third, after trick one, which we looked at in yesterday’s column.

Here, West leads the heart king, and East signals enthusiastically with the nine because he holds the queen. Now West should see how to defeat the contract, shifting to his singleton diamond. Declarer wins on the board, plays a club to his ace and leads a sneaky spade jack, feigning a finesse for the queen. But West dashes in with his ace, leads the heart seven to his partner’s queen and receives a diamond ruff to defeat the contract.

Finally, five hearts goes down two if the defense goes: club to the ace, diamond to the 10, club king and club ruff. But that’s from the twilight zone.

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Global vaccine gaps could leave Americans vulnerable

Plummeting cases in US show path to crushing virus

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WASHINGTON — Over and over, President Joe Biden has emphasized the need to inoculate as many Americans as quickly as possible, all but staking his presidency on successfully shielding the country from Covid-19. Yet the uneven vaccination effort globally is expected to leave large swaths of the planet unprotected for years, potentially frustrating his effort.

Uncontrolled spread anywhere in the world can allow the virus to mutate to evade vaccines already developed – and then threaten the United States again.

So far, that hasn’t happened.

The vaccines being injected into American arms are believed to be at least somewhat effective against variants that have emerged in the United Kingdom, Brazil and South Africa and are more contagious than the version that has killed nearly 500,000 people in the United States.

However, mutations are unpredictable. On Tuesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the federal government’s top expert on infectious diseases, repeated his warning about what he calls a “clear and present danger.”

“Since this is a global pandemic, it will require a global response. So we have to pay attention to what’s going on in the rest of the world. Otherwise, we will be constantly threatened by variants and different lineages of the virus that will have evolved outside of the United States,” he said on “L.A. Times Today,” a daily show produced in partnership with Spectrum News 1. The interview was scheduled to air later Tuesday.

How the United States participates in the global inoculation effort is one of the most critical questions hanging over Biden’s agenda. The pandemic has turned vaccines into an enormously valuable commodity, and an opportunity for ambitious countries to earn goodwill and expand their influence.

Russia has developed its own vaccine, Sputnik V, and has begun selling it to countries in Latin America. China is taking similar steps in Southeast Asia, and it’s pledged 10 million doses to COVAX, an international partnership intended to ensure equitable access to vaccines. That is a drop

Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are dropping dramatically across the U.S., suggesting that measures to interrupt transmission are working, at least for now.

More than 27.6 million Americans have tested positive, likely giving them some degree of immunity. A rising number – 11.8% of the population – has now received at least one dose of a vaccine. And data gathered from mobile phones suggest people are being more cautious day-to-day. If cases keep falling, it could buy time for the vaccination effort to take hold in the warm summer months ahead, potentially underpinning a long-sought economic recovery.

Health exper ts, though, anticipate challenges. Inoculations need to outpace highly contagious variants from the U.K. and South Africa that are now in the U.S. And the upcoming holidays – Spring Break, Easter and Mother’s Day included – hold the threat of group gatherings that can swiftly boost the virus’s spread.

“The history of surges is they do come down,” said Robert Wachter, chair of the department of medicine at the University of California-San Francisco. “They generally come down from some combination of changes in behavior, changes in government policy and the impact of immunity.”

Infectious disease experts agree it’s way too early to call an end to the pandemic. The declines follow a surge tied to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season, and infection levels remain roughly on par with trends from last fall at around 91,000 new cases confirmed daily.

Rochelle Walensky, head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on Sunday rang a warning bell. “We are nowhere out of the woods,” she said on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” adding that “now is the time to double down” on mitigation efforts.

If those efforts are relaxed “with increasingly transmissible variants out there,” she said, “we could be in a much more difficult spot.”

Walensky’s warning comes as some states, including Iowa and Montana, ease man-

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A nurse inoculates a volunteer with Russia’s new coronavirus vaccine during trials at a Moscow clinic, Sept. 10, 2020. in the planetary bucket, but an indication of China’s commitment. The U.S. has not made a similar promise, although it’s allocated $4 billion for the global effort.

“You will be seeing us playing our role in the global response, particularly in the arena of vaccinations,” Fauci said.

Until more of the world’s population is inoculated, the possibility of unchecked spread anywhere on the globe raises the threat of new, more deadly variants. If that happens, scientists may need to race back to the lab to redesign vaccines or develop booster shots. More lives would be at risk, potentially extending restrictions on daily life that have choked businesses, closed schools and isolated people from loved ones over much of a year.

“We could be back to square one.

And that’s a pretty frightening prospect,” said J. Stephen Morrison, director of the Global Health Policy Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Rochelle Walensky, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has warned Americans “to please keep your guard up” though the country is seeing fewer cases and hospitalizations.

“The continued proliferation of variants remains of great concern and is a threat that could reverse the recent positive trends we are seeing,” she said last week.

Biden has been more globally

minded than former President Donald Trump, reversing his predecessor’s decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization and joining COVAX. “We are back on the global scene,” Fauci said at a Covid-19 task force briefing Feb. 3. “I just want to remind people that this is a global effort, and the more we get the virus controlled globally – and we will be part of that process, as part of the global community – the better off we will be.”

When it comes to distributing vaccines, however, so far it’s still America first. Asked Friday about the U.S. “essentially hogging the global supply,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the president’s “focus now is on ensuring that the American people are vaccinated.”

“We recognize, and the president feels, that it is vital and essential to ensure that as many people around the world are vaccinated. That will keep everybody safer,” Psaki said.

“But his first priority is ensuring vaccines are in the arms of Americans.”

The Biden administration has said it’s on track to have 600 million doses from Pfizer and Moderna by summer’s end, enough to inoculate 300 million Americans.

Thomas Bollyky, director of the global health program at the Council on Foreign Relations, said the United States should consider providing vaccines overseas once high-risk Americans and health care workers receive them.

New cases, hospitalizations decline for fifth consecutive week in US Tribune Content Agency New Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the decline in the U.S., but health experts warn about complacency, while stressing that social distancing measures and the use of face masks are still important tools in keeping the progress going.

“I don’t think the vaccine is having much of an impact at all on case rates,” former CDC Direc-

tor Tom Frieden said in an interview Sunday on CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS.” “It’s what we’re doing right: staying apart, wearing masks, not traveling, not mixing with others indoors,” he added.

In fact, the progress against Covid-19 can still be threatened by new variants of the virus, some experts say.

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said that about 4% of cases in

the U.S. can now be traced to a more contagious variant, which was first detected in the U.K. “We have projections that it may be the dominant strain by the end of March,” she told CBS’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday.

But still, the numbers are encouraging.

On Monday, John Hopkins University recorded 64,938 new cases in the U.S. which represented the best number

the nation has seen since Oct. 25, when 62,020 new infections were reported.

The seven-day rolling average of new cases has dropped below 100,000 a day – the lowest rate since November.

And according to The Covid Tracking Project, which has recently announced that it’d stop collecting data on March 7, hospitalizations have declined for 33 consecutive days.

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Early on, the country experienced regional surges in the northeast last spring, Sun Belt states in the summer and Midwest and Western states through the fall.

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The country is still far short of herd immunity, the time when the country has so much protection from the dominant strain that it can no longer spread effectively. That will likely require 70% to 85% of the 330 million Americans be either vaccinated or have natural protection, experts say.

At the present vaccination rate, enough doses will have been administered by Spring Break in mid-March to cover about 15% of the U.S. population with two doses, according to the Bloomberg vaccine tracker.

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NOTICE OF INTENDED PURCHASE (Govt. Code sections 6063 & 25350) Please take notice that on March 2, 2021 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, at 675 Texas Street, Fairfield, California, or if held virtually, https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/bos/ meetings/videos.asp), the Solano County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing the purchase of real property and improvements, situated on 1634 & 1624 Rockville Road in the County’s unincorporated area near Fairfield, California (APN# 0148-070-060), pursuant to California Government Code Section 25350.

January 27, 2020 Dale Eyeler Solano County Real Estate Agent (707)784-7906 DR# 00044742 Published: Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2021 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY BINGHAM Case Number: P050585 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Mary Bingham; Mary L. Bingham and Mary Louros Bingham A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Linda M. Byrd in the Superior Court of California, County of: Solano The Petition for Probate requests that: Linda M. Byrd 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: MAR. 12, 2021 TIME: 8:30 a.m.; DEPT.: 4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO Hall of Justice 600 Union Avenue FAIRFIELD, CA 94533 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statues and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: M. Kendall Hillman (SBN: 125135) Hillman, Lucas & Canning, P.C. 2420 Martin Road, Suite 300 Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 427-7377 DR# 00044923 Published: Feb. 14, 17, 21, 2021

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PR-2019-01009 CITATION BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE TO BIDDERS / INVITATION TO BID 1. Notice is hereby given that the governing board (“Board”) of the FAIRFIELD-SUISUN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (“District”) will receive sealed bids for the following project: BID #21F-137 Roofing Project at Fairfield High School 2. Sealed Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., March 9, 2021 at the office of the Facilities & Construction Department, located at 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, California, after which time the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud, in conference room #102 at 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA 94533. Any claim by a bidder of error in its bid must be made in compliance with section 5100 et seq. of the Public Contract Code. Any bid that is submitted after this time shall be non-responsive and returned to the bidder.

3. The Project consists of: Dry rot repair, removal, disposal and replacement of roofing materials at Fairfield High School, 205 East Atlantic Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533 4. All bids shall be on the form provided by the District. Each bid must conform and be responsive to all pertinent Contract Documents, including, but not limited to, the Instructions to Bidders.

5. To bid on this Project, the Bidder is required to possess one or more of the following State of California Contractor Licenses: C-39 (Roofing Contractor) The Bidder's license(s) must be active and in good standing at the time of the bid opening and must remain so throughout the term of the Contract.

6. As security for its Bid, each bidder shall provide with its Bid form • a bid bond issued by an admitted surety insurer on the form provided by the District, • cash, or • a cashier's check or a certified check, drawn to the order of the FAIRFIELD-SUISUN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price. This bid security shall be a guarantee that the Bidder shall, within seven (7) calendar days after the date of the Notice of Award, enter into a contract with the District for the performance of the services as stipulated in the bid.

7. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond if it is awarded the contract for the Project.

8. The successful Bidder may substitute securities for any monies withheld by the District to ensure performance under the Contract, in accordance with the provisions of section 22300 of the Public Contract Code.

9. The successful Bidder and its subcontractors shall pay all workers on the Project not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California, for the type of work performed and the locality in which the work is to be performed within the boundaries of the District, pursuant to sections 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code. Prevailing wage rates are on file with the District and are available to any interested party on request or at www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/statistics_and_databases.html. Bidders and Bidders’ subcontractors shall comply with the registration and qualification requirements pursuant to sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 of the California Labor Code.

10. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on February 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Fairfield High School, 205 E Atlantic Ave., Fairfield, CA 94533 for the purpose of acquainting bidders with the bid documents and the work site. Please meet in front of the school office.

11. Contract Documents can be downloaded from the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Website at https://www.fsusd.org/Page/16402 12. The District’s Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or waive any irregularity in any bid received. If the District awards the Contract, the security of unsuccessful bidder(s) shall be returned within sixty (60) days from the time the award is made. Unless otherwise required by law, no bidder may withdraw its b id for ninety (90) days after the date of the bid opening.

13. The District shall determine the low bid based upon the base bid plus alternate. The District reserves the right to award at its discretion the base bid, with or without any alternate, or to not award at all.

DR# 00044835 Published: February 10, 17, 2021 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000008376105 Title Order No.: TSG1811-CA-3473238 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/15/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/26/2006 as Instrument No. 200600162797 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of SOLANO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: KURT JOHNSON, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/24/2021 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Vallejo City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590, Santa Clara St. Entrance. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1200 MAYFIELD CIRCLE, SUISUN CITY, CALIFORNIA 94585 APN#: 0173-592-030 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $547,186.24. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000008376105. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder", you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000008376105 to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as an "eligible tenant buyer" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-561-0243 WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP.COM BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 01/22/2021 A-4729313 02/03/2021, 02/10/2021, 02/17/2021 DR# 00044514 Published: February 3, 10, 17, 2021

Juli Luke Denton County Clerk 1450 E McKinney, Suite 2412

Applicant’s Attorney Julian R. Kehler 1760 S. Stemmons Freeway Suite 250 Denton TX 76205 214-780-9696

Denton, TX 76209 THE STATE OF TEXAS OF DENTON COUNTY

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To any Sheriff or any Constable within the State of Texas: You are hereby commanded to cause to be published; Four Times (4), in a newspaper printed in Solano County, California, the following citation.

To Debra Borem Rhyne and all Unknown Heirs, And/Or Persons Interested In the Estate of Martin Bankston Adams, Deceased Cause No. PR-2019-01009 Probate Court of Denton County 1450 E. McKinney, Suite 2412 Denton, TX 76209 Rebecca Brink, Applicant, in the above numbered and styled estate filed a Fifth Amended Application for Letters of Dependent Administration and for Determination of Heirship on the 30th day of November, 2020.

Said Application will be subject to be heard and acted on by said Court at any call of the docket on or after the first Monday after the expiration of ten days of the date of this publication of this notice. Accordingly, any objections, intervention, or response must be filed with the clerk of the above Court in writing at or before the above referenced time and date.

All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court at or before said above mentioned date and place by filing a written answer contesting such application should they desire to do so. Said written contest or answer should be filed in the County Clerk’s Office, Probate Court, in the city of Denton, County of Denton, Texas.

The officer executing this citation shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates hereof, and make due return as the law directs.

ISSUED UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Denton, Texas, on this the 22nd day of January, 2021.

JULI LUKE County Clerk, Denton County, Texas BY: _________________________________ Vianka Romero Corral, Deputy Clerk DR# 00044838 Published: February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2021 SECTION 00100 NOTICE TO BIDDERS SUISUN-SOLANO WATER AUTHORITY 810 Vaca Valley Parkway, Suite 201 Vacaville, CA 95688 The Suisun-Solano Water Authority ("SSWA") is soliciting bids for the following project: Cement Hill Water Treatment Plant Chemical System Rehabilitation Project. Sealed bids will be received at the office of Solano Irrigation District, 810 Vaca Valley Parkway, Suite 201, Vacaville, California 95688 by the following date and time specified below.

The pre bid job showing will be mandatory and at the time, date, and location specified below.

BID OPENING TIME: 10:00 A.M BID OPENING DATE: Friday March 25, 2021 PRE BID JOB SHOWING TIME: 10:00 A.M PRE BID JOB SHOWING DATE: Wednesday March 3, 2021 PRE BID JOB SHOWING LOCATION: Cement Hill Water Treatment Plant, Manuel Campos Parkway Entrance PROJECT: CEMENT HILL WATER TREATMENT PLANT CHEMICAL SYSTEM REHABILITATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Suisun-Solano Water Authority (SSWA) supplies potable water to the City of Suisun City, which is located in Solano County, approximately 45 miles west of Sacramento and approximately 26 services in the Suisun Valley which is located to the northwest of Suisun City in the unincorporated section of Solano County. The SSWA water distribution system is supplied by the Solano Project through the Cement Hill Water Treatment Plant and the system is operated and maintained by the Solano Irrigation District (SID).

ENGINEERS ESTIMATE: The Engineers Estimate for this project is $3,472,400 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Attention is directed to the Contract Documents for complete details and bid requirements. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained by logging on www.blueprintexpress.com/ solanoirrigation or by calling BPXpress Reprographics at (707) 745-3593.

These may be obtained at a set price of $250.00 (for 11 x 17 drawings, full size drawings cost extra), plus shipping and handling, and is non-refundable. All bidders must purchase a complete bid set prior to bid opening from BPXpress Reprographics in order to be considered responsive and to receive addenda notifications.

QUESTIONS: Project-specific questions must be made in writing and sent to SSWA'S Engineer, Uriel Romero at uromero@sidwater.org. If appropriate, SSWA will post responses to bidder questions received at the following address: www.blueprintexpress.com/solanoirrigtion.

The cutoff date for submittal of questions is March 10, 2021 by 5:00 P.M. local time.

BID SECURITY; PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bidder’s bond for ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid. Refer to Section 10 of the Instructions to Bidders for further instructions. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, and a labor and materials bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.

Refer to Section 5 of the General Conditions for further instructions.

The Contractor may substitute securities for any moneys withheld to insure performance under the Contract in strict accordance with Section 22300 and 10263 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California.

CONTRACTOR LICENSING: The Contractor shall possess a Classification A – General Contractor License, in addition to any other specialty licenses as required under the laws of the State of California at the time the contract is awarded.

PREVAILING WAGES: The work contemplated requires the payment of prevailing wages. Bidders are hereby notified that the California Department of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the work. Copies of the current schedules for prevailing wages are on file in office, and the contents of those schedules are included herein as if set forth in full. Copies of the prevailing wage scale for this work are also available on the internet at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. All contractors and subcontractors listed on the bid proposal for this public project must be registered with the California State Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 (with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1 (a)). No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations.

MISCELLANEOUS: Per Section 6101 of the Public Contract Code, no person shall be eligible to bid for or receive the contract for this project who has, in the preceding five years, been convicted of violating a state or federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens.

Per Section 6109 of the Public Contract Code, a person who is ineligible to bid or work on, or be awarded a public works project pursuant to Sections 1777.1 or 1777.7 of the Labor Code, shall not be eligible to bid on, be awarded or perform work on this project.

Each Proposal submitted in response to this Notice shall include the cost of all work, labor and materials to complete the project.

The bids will be opened in public at the above-mentioned prescribed time and date.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, however, Suisun-Solano Water Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities in the bid, and to postpone the date of the bid opening.

DR# 00044922 Published: February 17, 24, March 3, 2021

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS PERFECTLY PAIRED APPAREL

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS VEGAS VALLEY WINERY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF: MICHAEL JOHN PETERS, JR. CASE NUMBER FCS055993

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS BORINQUEN PRODUCTIONS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS MOORE THAN FACES

LOCATED AT: 521A E. Tabor Ave, Fairfield CA 94533 Solano Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3403, Fairfield CA 94533 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Clishe Lavallier 521A E Tabor Ave. Fairfield, 94533 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Clishe Lavallier 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 February 10, 2026.

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: FEB 11, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021000349 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00044940 Published: Feb. 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, 2021

LOCATED AT: 4756 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield CA 94534 Mailing Address: 4756 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield CA 94534 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Lanza Vineyards Inc CA, Fairfield 94534 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ronald Lanza, President 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 February 4, 2026.

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: FEB 05, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021000296 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00044821 Published: Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2021

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Michael John Peters, Jr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Michael John Peters, Jr. Proposed Name: a. Michel J Tamplen THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

LOCATED AT: 2206 Union Ave, Fairfield, CA 94533 Solano Mailing Address: P.O. Box #800, Fairfield, CA 94533 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Antonio Lee 2206 Union Ave. Fairfield, 94533-2040 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Antonio Lee 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 February 7, 2026.

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: FEB 08, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021000313 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00044938 Published: Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 2021

LOCATED AT: 804 Texas Street, Fairfield CA 94533 Solano Mailing Address: (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Moore Than Faces LLC CA THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/12/2019.

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/ La Shay Moore 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 February 3, 2026.

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: FEB 04, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021000288 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00044818 Published: Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS APZYCUSTMZ

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS BROW GODDESS LLC

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS CHERRY DOWNTOWN MOTORS

LOCATED AT: 2021 Tolenas Ave., Fairfield CA 94533 Solano Mailing Address: 2021 Tolenas Ave., Fairfield CA 94533 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Angela Prasad 2021 Tolenas Ave., Fairfield 94533 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Angela Pracad 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 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: Jan 28, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021000211 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00044948 Published: Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 2021

LOCATED AT: 1200 Chula Vista Way Suisun, CA 94585 Solano Mailing Address:1200 Chula Vista Way Suisun, CA 94585 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Brow Goddess LLC, CA, Suisun, 94585 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/04/2021.

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/ Veronica Cruz CEO 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 February 4, 2026.

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: FEB 05, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021000297 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00044822 Published: Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2021

LOCATED AT: 1520 N Teas St, Fairfield CA 94533 Solano Mailing Address: 1520 N Teas St, Fairfield CA 94533 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Cherry Investment Group INC. CA THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/04/2021.

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/ Ahmad Farid Ali - Secretary 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 February 10, 2026.

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: FEB 11, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021000351 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00044942 Published: Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 2021

LOCATED AT: 605 Railroad Avenue Suite D Suisun City, 94585 Mailing Address: 605 Railroad Avenue Suite D Suisun D Suisun City, CA 94585 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Joyce L. Oren 3116 Muse Way Fairfield 94533 2) Arnetta M. Berry 3116 Muse Way Fairfield 94533 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/11/1992.

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/ Joyce L Oren 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 January 27, 2026.

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: JAN 28, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021000216 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00044833 Published: Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS AIKANE CARE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ERICA HAIRSTYLIST

LOCATED AT: 1748 Tuluomne #49, Vallejo, CA, 94589 Solano Mailing Address: 1748 Tuluomne #49, Vallejo, CA, 94589 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Angela M. Southall 322 Del Mar Ave., Vallejo 94589 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/08/2011.

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/ Angela Southall 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 January 21, 2026.

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: JAN 22, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021000164 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00044501 Published: Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2021

LOCATED AT: 209 Pacific Ave #A Fairfield CA 94533 Solano Mailing Address: 274 Sunset Ave #e148 Suisun City, CA CA 94585 Solano (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Erica Nurse 209 Pacific Ave #A Fairfield, 94533 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/18/2019.

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/ Erica Nurse 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 January 13, 2026.

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: JAN 14, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021000096 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00044455 Published: Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS LUXURIOUS NATURAL CREATIONS BY SHARON

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS SUPERTEAM DREAM, BAD BOWLING

LOCATED AT: 2999 North Texas St., Apt. 91, Fairfield, CA 94533 Solano Mailing Address: (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED

BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Marquita Leticia-Sharon Hayes 2999 North Texas St., Apt. 91, Fairfield, 94533 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2021.

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/ Marquita Hayes 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 January 28, 2026 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: JAN 29, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021000220 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00044953 Published: Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 2021

LOCATED AT: 405 Maloney Ct., Suisun City, CA 94585 Solano Mailing Address: 405 Maloney Ct., Suisun City, CA 94585 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Nicholas Carrow 405 Maloney Ct., Suisun City, 94585 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Nicholas Carrow 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 February 4, 2026.

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: FEB 05, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021000298 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00044823 Published: Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2021

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: APR. 21, 2021; Time: 8:30 am Dept.: 12 ;Rm.: II The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO Old Solano Courthouse 580 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Daily Republic - Fairfield Date: JAN 21, 2021 /s/ Christine A. Carringer Judge of the Superior Court FILED: FEB 9 2021 DR# 00044959 Published: Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS CODE THREE FIRE & SAFETY

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS NEXT LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES ENTERPRISE LOCATED AT: 2021 Tolenas Ave., Fairfield CA 94533 Solano Mailing Address: 2021 Tolenas Ave., Fairfield CA 94533 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Michael Ambeau 2021 Tolenas Ave., Fairfield 94533 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Michael Ambeau 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 1/21/2026 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: Jan 22, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021000170 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00044949 Published: Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS TACOS ESTILO MEXICO LOCATED AT: 1990 N. Texas St., Fairfield Mailing Address: 1512 Clay St., Fairfield, CA, 94533 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Norma Godoy Mendoza 1512 Clay St., Fairfield, 94533 2) Ramon Alvarez 1512 Clay St., Fairfield, 94533 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/05/2021.

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/ Norma Godoy Mendoza 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 January 7, 2026.

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: JAN 08, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021000041 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00044684 Published: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021

B10 Wednesday, February 17, 2021 — DAILY REPUBLIC

Former Oakland A’s World Series hero dies at 73 Tribune Content Agency Angel Mangual, a 1972 World Series hero who played a supporting role on three consecutive Oakland A’s title teams, died Tuesday morning in his native Puerto Rico, according to multiple reports. He was 73.

Mangual spent nearly all of his seven-year career with Oakland after being traded by the Pittsburg Pirates in 1970. Mangual had been saddled with

unrealistic expectations of being the next Roberto Clemente, the Pirates iconic All-Star.

Although never achieving stardom, Mangual cemented a place in both A’s and Major League history.

His bouncing, pinch-hit single through a drawn-in infield in Game 4 of the ‘72 Series gave the A’s a walk-off 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Mangual’s game-winning hit was the A’s third pinch-hit

in the inning, still a World Series record.

Dubbed “Little Clemente” before being shipped to Oakland for pitcher Mudcat Grant, Mangual also became baseball’s first Puerto Rican player to earn three World Series rings who wasn’t with the New York Yankees.

A career .245 hitter with 22 home runs during his 450-game career, Mangual was the A’s primary center fielder for most of their 1974 season,

when they captured their third title.

In a 2018 interview, Mangual said he was always appreciative of his time in Oakland, especially because of the support of teammates such as Reggie Jackson, Joe Rudi and Ray Fosse.

“I was hungry, and I found people who were willing to help,” Mangual told LaVida Baseball.

“They were all good people. They came looking for me, offering their help.”

Giants: Like depth in starting rotation From Page B1 agents on the market and their prices likely to be dipping as we speak.

Even with no more additions, the Giants feel good about this group after adding DeSclafani and Wood and retaining Gausman with a qualifying offer. If Johnny Cueto, more than two years removed from Tommy John surgery, can regain any of his consistency and if Logan Webb can perform well enough to hang onto the fifth spot, this is a unit that might be better than middle-of-the-pack. Another option wouldn’t hurt, though, given the looming potential for injuries, and Tyler Beede, who is coming back from Tommy John surgery, could be ready to go sometime in the first half.

WHO WILL BE THE CLOSER AND WHO FILLS THE OTHER BULLPEN ROLES? Even if the Jake McGee signing isn’t official yet, the left-hander might have the upper hand in the closer competition after a

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sensational 2020 for the Dodgers (3-1, 2.66 ERA, 33 strikeouts and three walks in 20 1/3 innings).

Wisler, signed as a free agent after the Twins nontendered him, also could wind up with some high-leverage situations, based on his 35 strikeouts in 25 1/3 innings and 1.07 ERA last season. Trevor Gott and Reyes Moronta, who’s returning from a shoulder injury, are likely to see action in the later innings.

Tyler Rogers, Caleb Baragar, Wandy Peralta, Sam Selman and Rule-5 draftee Dedniel Núñez will be in the hunt for spots, along with Zack Littell and James Sherfy, intriguing minor-league signings who bring big-league experience. John Brebbia, formerly of the Cardinals, is recovering from Tommy John surgery but might be a consideration in the second half.

HOW ABOUT THOSE PROSPECTS? One of the best developments this spring is the addition of so many top young players to spring camps because most of them

Almanac

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Temperature High/Low.............................62°/36° Average high .......................... 61.4° Average low............................ 42.3° A year ago............................ NA/NA Barometric pressure............30.11 Humidity...................................58%

Air Quality Index 42 Precipitation 0-50 51-100 101-150 151-200 201-300 Last 24 hours................................0″ Good Moderate Unhealthy Unhealthy Very sensitive unhealthy Month-to-date....................... 0.73″ Normal Feb. rainfall ............. 3.03″ Source: Bay Area Air Quality Management District Season-to-date...................... 6.93″ Normal seasonal rainfall....24.81″ UV Index This date last year...................... NA 4 Source: NWS and NOAA <2 3-5 6-7 8-10 11+ Good Moderate

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experienced little real competition last year. This means that 19-year-old shortstop Marco Luciano will get a taste of the Giants’ big-league spring and provide a sneak peek of why he’s considered among the best prospects in the game. Another infielder of note: Will Wilson, a 2019 first-round pick by the Angels who was acquired in a trade before last season.

Also on hand: catcher Patrick Bailey, the 13th overall pick in last year’s draft. Might Bailey supplant Joey Bart as Posey’s eventual heir apparent? Bailey, who was Wilson’s teammate at North Carolina State, could be ticketed for big things.

Among the notable outfielders: Hunter Bishop, a first-rounder who grew up in Palo Alto and played at Serra, and a flock of starters who might wind up with a chance to help the Giants this season. Those include Stanford’s Tristan Beck, Tyler Cyr (who pitched well at the alternate site last year), the wonderfully named Matt Frisbee and

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WHAT ABOUT COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS? Safety protocols this spring include new wearable technology that will help with contact tracing and also will alert players and coaches when they’re in close proximity for too long. All of last year’s restrictions will be in place: different workout times for different groups, players spread out, no indoor dining or socializing in larger groups, face coverings required, regular testing for personnel and so on.

The wrinkle: Even though MLB and the Cactus League requested spring training be pushed back because of the high transmission rates in Arizona, particularly in January, most teams will be allowing limited attendance. That includes the Giants, who will welcome 750-1,000 fans per game at 12,000-seat Scottsdale Stadium, something of a trial run for whenever local officials determine Oracle Park may open with socially distanced seating.

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Prep boys golf

Prevailing in doubles for the Vikings were Maritza Garcia and Jeanelle DelaCruz at No. 1 (6-4, 7-5) and Maia Larsen and Kaylani Payne at No. 3 (6-1, 7-5).

Singles winners for Vacaville were Nia Macay at No. 1 (6-2, 6-4), Katelyn Crismon at No. 2 (6-7, 6-3, 6-2) and Victoria Silva at No. 5 (7-6 (5), 2-6, 6-4), and victorious in doubles were Jordan Salyer-Gummoe and Cameron Gonzalez at No. 2 (6-3, 7-5) “Even those who lost competed hard and lost close matches,” Vanden coach Stan Lewis said.

“The real important thing today is that all the young ladies on both teams got to compete in a safe format, had smiles on their faces and were able to hopefully forget about the pandemic for a couple hours.”

Whilhite outduels Venkaiya in 2021 season opener VACAVILLE — With the Vanden High boys golf team limited to just three players, the team outcome was already decided, but Vacaville’s Ben Wilhite outdueled the Vikings’ Jerhan Venkaiya for top individual honors at Cypress Lakes Golf Course to open the boys golf season, Tuesday.

The Bulldogs finished with a score of 241 as Dylan Dzlerman was next with a 41, followed by Tyler Riley at 53, Evan Wilson at 54, Landon Onisko at 56 and Garrett Flanigan at 60.

Also playing for Vanden were Cayne Hill at 63 and Nolin MClaskey at 69.

— Daily Republic staff

Australian: Open From Page B1 rally against sixthseeded Zverev.

The eight-time Melbourne champion came back from 4-1 down in the third set and from 3-0 behind in the fourth.

He saved a set point in the 12th game with an ace en route to victory in 3 hours, 30 minutes on second match point with his 23rd ace shortly after midnight.

Zverev failed to capitalize on his good start in the sets and also blew an early advantage in the opening set he eventually took in the first tiebreak.

Djokovic then squared the sets after racing

to a 4-0 lead by allowing Zverev a mere three points in that stretch.

“It was a roller coaster in every sense of the word. It was anybody’s match until the last shot, a very close encounter,” Djokovic told Eurosport.

“At the end of the day I am really proud with this win. I feel emotionally and physically drained.

“I had to adapt my game due to the injury.

It helped me release a little bit of pressure.

I felt best today since injury happened.”

Looking ahead at the semifinal against Karatsev, he said: “Credit to him . . . He has a lot of firepower and nothing to lose.”

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