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Cannabis retail permits come back to council $16.46M in federal pandemic aid, homeless plan also on agenda Todd R. Hansen
to homelessness on a regional basis. The council meets at 6 p.m. after a closed session at 5:30 p.m., during which the council will be updated on labor negotiations. The virtual meeting can be accessed by going to https://fairfieldca. zoom.us/j/93525677913 ?pwd=R 3FaU V BERm Y0Sm91WjR1c0Yrakdx Zz09. The passcode is 7074287400. Access is also available by calling 1-669-900-6833, 1-213338-8477, 1-408-6380968 or 1-669-219-2599. The Webinar ID is 935 2567 7913. The passcode is 7074287400. Also on the agenda is a discussion about the $16.46 million the city is expected to receive through the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. A fee plan for Building Safety Division services is also on the agenda.
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August, the most devastating fire in county history. However, part of that blaze in Solano – as asserted by the county Sheriff’s and District Attorney’s offices – was the result of arson, a fire intentionally set to cover up a suspected murder, and is blamed in the deaths of two others. To meet that protection goal, it is generally agreed, a new funding mechanism will have to be created. “My drive is to look at a countywide revenue stream,” Vasquez said in a phone interview Friday. “District by district, they cannot do it on their own. These districts are the frontline (wildfire) protection.” One of the potential outcomes of
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FAIRFIELD — A reorganization proposal, if approved, would integrate the Vacaville and Cordelia rural fire districts and cleave a large chunk of the Suisun rural district into the mix. The proposal was presented to the Suisun and Vacaville fire protection district boards of directors this past week. The Vacaville board approved a contract by which it largely assumes command and operational duties for the Cordelia district. The contract formalizes what has functionally been taking place for some time. Ultimately, the goal of Supervisors John Vasquez and Jim Spering,
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who make up the fire ad hoc committee under the Local Agency Formation Commission, is to provide greater wildfire protection to the wildlands and urban interface areas that have been torched or threatened by wildfires frequently in the past decade and beyond. That includes the LNU Lightning Complex Fire from last
FAIRFIELD — The City Council will again take up the issue of cannabis retail and manufacturing permits when it meets Tuesday. The council approved preliminary permits to two firms at its last meeting, but also conditionally moved forward three other companies from which two permits additional could be awarded. The decision on a manufacturing permit was postponed at the last meeting due to the time limitations created with dozens of callers wanting to speak on the pot shop decision. The council postponed a number of other items and will take up those issues as well. Included in those is a proposal for the formation of a Multi-Jurisdictional Homeless Two-by-Two Subcommittee to respond
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A Palestinian man inspects damage to a house in al-Shati Refugee Camp west of Gaza City, Saturday.
Major milestone: More than 50% of California residents now vaccinated
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LOS ANGELES — California has achieved a milestone in its 5-month-long vaccination campaign: More than 50% of residents have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, according to a Los Angeles Times analysis. Today, rough ly 19.6 million Californians have received at least
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one injection. Overall, about 38% of California residents are fully vaccinated, meaning they have received either both shots of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or See Major, Page A9
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Tanya Mitchell, a certified medical assistant administers a vaccine to Richard Ayala, 18, in Los Angeles, Wednesday.
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Life takes step toward normalcy I t was like being in a having to keep my door closed sci-fi movie. if I didn’t want to wear a mask When I walked into my office didn’t. Getting coffee seemed Monday, my calendar showed normal, but having to use singleMarch 2020. My coffee cup was use creamers and wipe down the fine, but a plastic cup in which I machine after each use didn’t. had soda (or tea? Gatorade?) was I am the first person in my filled with what looked like corroworking group to return to the sion from a leaking battery. It was office and I don’t know if or so gross, I had to throw it away. Brad Stanhope when others will. When I sent The office kitchen was empty, Like I was sayin’ an email informing them that I with signs limiting how many had responded positively to an people could be there and requiremail asking if anyone was interested ing everything to be wiped down after in coming back, a co-worker sent me an each use. The normal office population instant message paraphrasing me as a of about 50 or 60 people was down to character from “The Hunger Games”: “I 10 or maybe less. volunteer as tribute!” I was back in my office for the first After more than a year of wearing time in 14 months. shorts and a T-shirt, of sitting at a makeThis isn’t unique. The returns to shift desk in our kitchen, of having lunch “normal” occurred a while ago for many with Mrs. Brad and being able to take people, but last Monday was my first time a walk around my neighborhood the in my office since March 16, 2020. The minute I logged off for the day, things pandemic year-plus of working out of my were different. kitchen ended. Now I wear adult clothes to work. I This was what most of us looked drive every day (after buying gas for my forward to the most: When life would Prius four times in 14 months). I have to return to normal, or at least partway to plan lunches. I see people (few, but still I normal. Working in my office seemed see them) beyond Mrs. Brad. normal, but having a fraction of the Life is returning to normal, but it normal workplace population didn’t. doesn’t seem normal yet. Because it isn’t. Sitting at my desk seemed normal, but Whether you work in an office, at a
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FAIR F IELD — Monday will tell the full story, but Solano health officials think the county has escaped a surge of new cases due to the Mother’s Day weekend. “At this point, we should be seeing the beginnings of the impact of that,” Dr. Bela Matyas, the county public health officer, said in a phone interview Friday. But the numbers remain down. G over nor ’s T he Office announced that restrictions on businesses could be lifted prior to the June 15 date first anticipated. It was the Mother’s Day holiday that started the first county surge last year. The Public Health Division on Friday reported just 21 new novel coronavirus cases, taking the pandemic total to 32,974. It completes an end-ofweek run with 32 cases Wednesday and 41 cases Thursday, neither of which set off surge alarms. The number of individuals hospitalized with the disease climbed from 13 to 15, but again, not enough to raise any red flags. There were no new Covid-related deaths reported, keeping the total at 217. If there is any concern, it is that the seven-day positivity testing rate remains higher than hoped. The rate Friday was 6.9%, which was down from 7.4%
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Fairfield Fire Department firefighter Chris Gabbart gives a shot of the Covid-19 vaccine to Olivia Macay at the Solano Town Center mall, Thursday. Thursday. Still, Matyas has said he would like to see that number much closer to the orange tier threshold of 5%. Vallejo accounted for nearly half of the new cases with 10, taking the city’s total to 9,781. There were new cases reported in only four of the jurisdictions. Fairfield added six cases for a total of 8,166, and Vacaville is at 8,610 cases after four new cases. There was a single case added in Dixon, now at 1,879, the county reported. There were no new cases added in Suisun City (2,262), Benicia (983), Rio
Vista (370) or in the unincorporated area of the county (103). Active cases went from 296 Thursday to 276 Friday, the county reported. The number of individuals tested was up by 259 to 207,328. The total number of tests administered was reported at 312,733, an increase of 447. Solano County health officials do not post case updates on weekends. The next update is scheduled late Monday afternoon and will cover the three days since Friday’s afternoon update. Most people who have
Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, 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.
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VACAVILLE — Students from Buckingham Charter High School have distinguished themselves across the state and nation as wordsmiths of great renown. A total of 1.3 million students across North America competed for the past seven months on behalf of their schools to master the most words in Vocabulary.com’s seventh annual Vocabulary Bowl, the company said in a press release. Students answered 450 million questions, mastered a collective total of 36.6 million words and expanded their lexicons in the classroom and at home, according to the
press release. Buckingham finished second among small high schools nationally, which for the purposes of the competition includes schools with 500 or fewer students, but finished first among California schools its size. Buckingham placed ninth overall among all schools nationwide, seventh among all high schools, third among all California schools and third among all California high schools. The school posted similarly impressive results last year. Participants this year from Buckingha m mastered 151,729 words during the competition cycle.
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FAIRFIELD — A free virtual job fair for transitioning members of the military, veterans, military spouses and dependents is scheduled May 20. The California Bay Area Virtual Career Fair for Veterans is especially targeting veterans and transitioning military personnel ages 18 to 24. Recruit M ilitar y reports that “unemploy-
ment of this group is at an all-time high of 15%.” The job fair is hosted by RecruitMilitary and the Disabled American Veterans from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To register or for more information, go to California Bay Area Virtual Career Fair for Veterans website at https://recruitmilitary. ca reereco.com / Fa ir/ EventDetails?fairId= ef 818a 2 5 -a113 - 4d 3f8dd8-acd201587eea.
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Georgia Ann Shifflett Feb. 16, 1930 — May 9, 2021
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VAC AV I L L E — Hierbas y Flores will host a Lavender U-Pick Festival from May 29 to June 13 in the lavender field at Soul Food Farm at 6146 Pleasants Valley Road. Hierbas y Flores is a partnership and farm venture between Soul Food Farm and Morningsun Herb Farm to plant beautiful fields of lavender in the countryside of Solano County. The many varieties come into bloom during the month of June, filling the field with lavender in shades of purples, blues, lavenders and whites. Members of the public are invited to come out to the fields during the flowering season to harvest their own bundles of lavender. There is plenty of space for social distancing. Advance registration is required and 40 visitors are allowed into the field at a time so that participants
can enjoy a quiet, relaxing experience. There will be products available for sale made locally from Hierbas y Flores’ own essential oil and flower water, as well as the olive oil produced by Soul Food Farm. There is no cost to register and to come out to the fields. Bundles of lavender are $6 each. Ties, buckets and sanitized clippers will be available but visitors are encouraged to bring their own buckets and clippers if possible. Two workshops will be offered during the two-week festival: Fresh Lavender Wreath-Making ($70) and Lavender Wand-Making ($20). The Lavender U-Pick Festival day is June 12. There will be vendors, lavender lemonade and lavender chocolate chip cookies available for sale. To register in advance, which is required, or to view and download the festival schedule and map, visit http://hierbasyflores.com.
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FAIRFIELD — The local California Highway Patrol office will host a virtual class that focuses on young drivers from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. The class is called Start Smart, an education program for both teenage drivers and their parents. Statistics show that young drivers who have recently received their driver’s license are five times more likely to be involved in an accident than more seasoned, experienced drivers, the CHP reports. Traffic collisions continue to be the leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 20.
Start Smart is a review of the rules of the road, some video clips and related movies designed to inform parents of the restrictions on teen drivers and give some information to those teens who are about to or have recently received their license. There is no cost for the classes. Parents are required to attend. The program is supported by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety Administration through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The class will occur on the Zoom teleconference platform. To sign up for the class, call the Solano area CHP office at 428-2100.
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SID to consider pipeline replacement options VACAVILLE — Three options for replacing non-reinforced concrete pipelines will be reviewed by Solano Irrigation District directors when they meet Tuesday. The recommended option calls for replacing the entire pipeline over 28 years at a cost of $73 million, using a combination of financing and $2.3 million in annual Rehabilitation and Betterment funding. The proposed 2021-22 Suisun Solano Water Authority Capital Improvement Program is also on the agenda, as is the Gibson Canyon Improvement District Storage and Hardening Capital Improvement Plan for bond funding. The virtual meeting starts at 6 p.m. and can be accessed by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86311931198. The Meeting ID is 863 1193 1198. The public can also call in at 1-669-900-9128. A closed session follows the public meeting, during which the directors will be updated on property negotiations involving 508 Elmira Road in Vacaville, and a performance evaluation of the General Manager Cary Keaten.
VFW Post 2333 announces Memorial Day event FAIRFIELD — Col. William Wade will be the keynote speaker at a Memorial Day remembrance scheduled for 10 a.m. May 31 at the old courthouse in Fairfield. Wade is the commander of the 821st Contingency Response Group at Travis Air Force Base. The event is hosted by Fairfield-Suisun VFW Post 2333. The courthouse is located at 580 Texas St.
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Georgia Ann Shifflett, 91, of Suisun City, passed away peacefully at home on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was born to the late Bernice and Arthur Smith on Feb. 16, 1930, in Oklahoma, and moved to Fairfield, California, with them at the age of four. She married Austin Shifflett in 1946 and they lived together in the Fairfield-Suisun area for over 60 years until his passing in 2009. She had great stories of growing up in the area, attending the one room Gomer School, and the many summers that were spent cutting peaches at the local fruit farms. In her later years she could be found caring for the apartments she owned on East Travis Boulevard as well as their tenants. She was an active member of the First Assembly of God Church of Fairfield for over 70 years until she became unable to leave the house for services. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School, Missionettes, and even a weekly Good News Club for kids. Georgia is survived by her daughter, Martha
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Rebecca Jane Hust April 21, 1947 — May 8, 2021
Rebecca J. Hust passed away on Saturday May 8, 2021. Just after she married Rick, they lived for three years in Germany before returning to Virginia and eventually settling in Fairfield in 1979. Rebecca was fun loving, and made friends easily. She loved cruising, amusement parks, traveling all over the world, including Hawaii, the Caribbean, zip lining in Mexico, and her favorite spot Fiji. She had two sons, both Marines, as well as four grandchildren and two Yorkies. At her request there will be no service. Arrangements under the care of Fairfield Funeral Home, 707-425-1041.
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Christine A. Cunha passed away peacefully on April 30, 2021, with her daughters by her side. Over the past 10 years, she battled Parkinson’s disease. With this came physical challenges and the deterioration of her memory. This impacted her quality of life and ability to live as freely as she desired. She is now at peace and with those who preceded her, parents, Norman and Donna Caldwell; brothers, Larry and Kevin; and grandmother, Abbie Birch. Christine Cunha was born Aug. 4, 1950, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Norman and Donna Caldwell. Her family relocated to California, where she grew up in El Cerrito and graduated from El Cerrito High School. She wed the love of her life, Antonio Cunha Jr., in 1969. They later settled in Green Valley, where they built their family home and raised their three beautiful children. She was a doting wife and loving mother to Antonio Cunha III, Jennifer Chitsaz and Angela Cunha. She owned and operated The Cunha Family Day Care for 23 years, positively impacting many children’s lives. She enjoyed cooking and baking, hosting family events, shopping and spoiling her grandkids. In her later years, she enjoyed spending time with her husband on their Stripper fishing boat, which he named after her. She was the Captain and, he, her First Mate. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren. Her family says that she was the ‘BEST grandma ever!’ They brought her so much love and happiness over the years. Her legacy will live on through all of them: Angel Zapata, Isabella Berkheimer, Aaron Berkheimer, Micayla Cunha, Antonio Cunha IV, Sophia Cunha, Johnny Cunha, Arianna Chitsaz and Ellie Chitsaz. A Mass will take place at 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2021, at Holy Spirit Church, 1070 N. Texas St., Fairfield. A private burial will take place at Rockville Cemetery, 4219 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, California. In lieu of flowers, please donate in her name to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Arrangements are under the care of Bryan-Braker Funeral Home, 707-425-4697. You may sign the guestbook at www.bryanbraker.com.
Johanna Rashid Parker-Klibanoff Sept. 19, 1926 — April 26, 2021
overcome. To her friends and family she was a constant support and gave guidance when needed. Her travels took her to every corner of our country and throughout the world. Kindness and understanding were shown to all. Faith guided her in all things she did and her belief was unshakable. She built a Bell Tower in honor of her brother, Dr. Philip Rashid, and contributed significantly to the Catholic Church. She had a graveside Catholic service at the Rockville Cemetery, an intimate service with close family members. She left this world a more beautiful place for all of us. The blessings of a grateful universe have been bestowed upon her. She will be with us forever in loving memory. She is survived by her four sons, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Johanna passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Kaiser Permanente hospital in Vacaville. The many accomplishments of her life include her business as an interior decorator, her leadership in many social and civic groups including Wednesday Club of Suisun, garden clubs, working for the Democratic Party, contributions and support of many charities, her successful work as a real estate agent, and many other activities benefiting her family and her community. She lived a full and wonderful life. Every facet of her life mirrored her style and her grace. Her knowledge of horticulture and landscaping was extensive and served her and her community in significant ways. In her 94 years she experienced all that life can give you and all the challenges that must be
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SUISUN CITY — You can watch the antics of “Tom and Jerry” from the comfort of your car May 22. The animated film will be shown about 9 p.m. at Heritage Park, 611 Village Drive, on a 33-foot inflatable movie screen. Advance registration is required. Pricing is based on a single parking space
Racial equity bill comes before Solano Legislative Committee Daily Republic Staff drnews@dailyrepublic.net
FAIRFIELD — The Solano County Legislative Committee will consider taking a position Monday on a bill that would require each state agency to adopt and implement a Racial Equity Framework. The legislation, Senate Bill 17, also would require the Governor’s Office
to “provide technical assistance to agencies implementing strategies for racial equity consistent with the Racial Equity Action Plan.” The committee also will consider taking a position on legislation that would provide $5 million from the state general fund to assist state and federal conservation programs where pollinator habitat
and forage is established. The committee positions are forwarded to the full Board of Supervisors as recommendations. The committee meets at 1:30 p.m. Information on how the public can access the virtual meeting is on the agenda, which can be found at www.solano c o u n t y. c o m /c i v i c a x / f ileba n k / blobdload. aspx?BlobID=34901.
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Tech fights claim that foreignworker spouses help take jobs Tribune Content Agency Big Tech is wading into a legal fight over visas to save the jobs of spouses of its foreign employees working in the U.S. Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc., Google, Microsoft Corp. and more than 20 other companies and organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, on Friday urged a federal court in Washington to reject a lawsuit seeking to eliminate work authorization for more than 90,000 H-4 visa holders. Eliminating H-4 visas “would not only siphon off U.S. gross domestic product, but gift that productivity – and the innovation that comes with it – to other nations, harming America’s global economic competitiveness into the future,” the companies and organizations said in a brief the court can consider in weighing the case. Under the Obamaera “H-4 Rule,” the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 2015 issued visas to spouses, more than 90% of whom are women, of more than 580,000 highly skilled workers who live in the U.S. on H-1B visas, according to the companies’ filing. The H-4 visa is critical to a couple’s decision to come to the U.S., buy a home and raise children, they argue. The Trump administration attempted to dismantle the rule but never intro-
duced regulations to do so. About three-quarters of H-1B holders work in the tech sector, which relies on the visas to hire overseas talent, particularly in science and engineering. Last June, then-president Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily freezing the issuance of new H-1B and H-4 visas. Twitter Inc. and Amazon last year called the order “short-sighted,” saying immigrant tech labor could help the U.S. economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Representatives of Microsoft and Airbnb Inc. also spoke out, saying immigrants play a vital role in their companies’ success. Trump’s argument was that the visa programs allow employers to undercut native-born workers on wages. The companies say they need highly skilled workers to fill crucial jobs. Save Jobs USA, a group representing computer professionals at Southern California Edison who were replaced in 2015 by foreign workers in the U.S. on H-1B visas, sued to void the H-4 rule. The group argues DHS exceeded its authority when it issued it. “This case basically goes to the heart of our democracy and how our country is going to be governed,” John Miano, a lawyer for Save Jobs, said in an interview. “We have big corporations now going to the DHS to create
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Rombauer rallies to win Preakness Stakes Tribune Content Agency BALTIMORE — Rombauer charged past the two favorites to capture the 146th running of the Preakness Stakes, ending a tumultuous run up to the middle jewel of the Triple Crown at Pimlico Race Course. Jockey Flavien Prat guided the 11-1 shot past Midnight Bourbon and a facing Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit in the stretch.
Any expectations for a typical Preakness vanished last weekend when trainer Bob Baffert stepped in front of his barn at Churchill Downs and announced that Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit had tested positive for the anti-inflammatory drug betamethasone. If a split-sample test confirms the result, he will likely become just the second Derby winner to have his title stripped because of a
medication violation. Just like that, Medina Spirit transformed from charming upstart to centerpiece of an alltime doping controversy in a sport that’s contended with more than its share of scandal. The potential disqualification cast a harsh spotlight on Baffert, the biggest star in modern racing and most sucSee Preakness, Page A11
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Jockey Flavien Prat guided Rombauer past Midnight Bourbon and a fading Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit in the stretch to win the 2021 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course for the running of the 146th Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, Saturday.
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Rodriguez High softball players congratulate coach Tracy Cordes after winning the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III championship game at the Sacramento Softball Complex,
May 26, 2011. Cordes was recently selected as one of nine winners of the California Interscholastic Federation/ Eastbay Model Coach Award.
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FAIRFIELD — A little more than three months after Tracy Cordes was named a Sac-Joaquin Section Coach of the Year, the Rodriguez High softball coach and athletic director is being recognized at the state level. Cordes was recently selected as one of nine winners of the California Interscholastic Federation 2020-21 CIF/ Eastbay Model Coach of the Year Award. While the name of the award makes it appear that only coaches from the Bay Area are recipients, others honored are from Los Angeles, Elk Grove, Bakersfield and Orland
as well as Kentfield and San Francisco. In its release, the CIF said of Cordes: “Cordes has served as Physical Education Teacher, Athletic Director, Department Chair, School Site Council President, and Head Varsity Softball Coach at Rodriguez High School. Her exceptional leadership has a positive impact on student-athlete progress and outcomes. As a teacher, her students love P.E., and her department thrives to support healthy activities and lifestyles during their high school years and after. Coach Cordes focuses on innovation, relationship building, and trust; putting in long, hard hours to support coaches and ath-
letes. More importantly, Cordes’ unwavering commitment to building strong character and academic excellence in her studentathletes has earned her a positive reputation in the community.” In 16 seasons as Mustangs softball coach, Cordes has a 233148-3 record with four Solano County Athletic Conference championships – won between 2008 and 2011 with a 59-1 SCAC record in that span – with two SJS titles (2009 and 2011) and nine playoff appearances. She has served 13 years as Rodriguez’s athletic director. Of winning the CIF award, Cordes said: “I am honored to be included
in such an elite group of coaches. I love the game of softball and I love coaching so to be recognized for doing something that I love is an incredible feeling. I have been very lucky throughout my many years of coaching. I have been blessed with some wonderful and very knowledgeable people by my side throughout the years that have helped me tremendously, and still do. “I have also been blessed with some of the greatest girls throughout the years. Those lasting relationships will always be cherished. Getting to work with our studentathletes on a daily basis is something I am grateSee Local, Page A8
A’s blow late lead, fall to Twins, 5-4, on Miguel Sano homer Tribune Content Agency Friday gave the A’s a reminder about Target Field. In their first visit since 2019, they slugged four home runs. Two reached the second deck. Manager Bob Melvin said later the Twins park doesn’t seem to play small but he recalled homers flying there nonetheless. In a 5-4 A’s loss Saturday, it came around to hurt. In the eighth inning, Miguel Sano swung at a fastball from A’s reliever Jake Diekman and hit a high fly ball to right field. Stephen Piscotty retreated to the wall, under a section of seats that juts over the warning track. With an estimated distance of 349 feet, according to Statcast, the ball carried an expected batting average of .120. It landed instead in the seats for a goahead, three-run homer. “That’s a big, strong man, that’s for sure,” A’s third baseman Matt Chapman said of Sano. “Off the bat
I wasn’t sure. I know that right field especially where the seats hang over where he hit it plays short. This is a good hitting ballpark, and the ball seems to carry here when guys put it up in the air.” Sano exulted as he rounded first base. Diekman stared after the ball in apparent disbelief. In 2019, when the Twins led the majors in home runs, Sano hit 34 of them. He entered Saturday hitting .119 this season with two home runs, both against right-handed pitchers. Diekman had not allowed a homer in 17 appearances, holding right-handed hitters to a .150 average. The A’s had taken a 4-1 to the eighth. Yusmeiro Petit, who had thrown two pitches to defuse a seventh-inning jam, created his own. Josh Donaldson drew a leadoff walk. Nelson Cruz singled. Mitch Garver lined into a double play, but Petit could not capitalize – he walked
Jorge Polanco and Rob Refsnyder hit a soft single to score a run. Manager Bob Melvin summoned Diekman. “I’ll bring Diekman in for anybody,” Melvin said. “I just thought Petit was tired. You look at his (Sano’s) numbers, I think he was 3-for-27 with no homers off left-handed pitching. So, I’ll take Diekman on rights, lefts, doesn’t matter.” The A’s lost for just the second time in 19 games when leading after seven innings. Petit had a scoreless streak of 16 1/3 innings end. His two walks were atypical; Petit had walked just three of 84 batters faced before Saturday. Refsnyder’s RBI single left his bat at 74.2 mph. “Every now and then you’re going to get some (pitches) up,” Melvin said. “The Refsnyder hit was off the end of the bat but give him credit, he fought it the other way. They beat our See A’s, Page A11
he Warriors’ game Sunday against the Grizzlies at Chase Center is technically their regular-season finale, but it might as well be the start of the playoffs. The winner will get the eighth spot in the Western Conference and two chances to win one game in the play-in tournament for a playoff berth. Meanwhile, the loser must win two consecutive games to advance – a tricky proposition for any team. Here is a breakdown of the 12:30 p.m. matchup with three story lines: WILL ANDREW WIGGINS’ KNEE BE A CONCERN? Of the three core players – Wiggins (right knee soreness), Stephen Curry (tailbone bruise) and Draymond Green (finger sprain) – who sat out Friday’s win over the Pelicans, Wiggins’ injury might be the most troubling. This has been a lingering issue. On multiple occasions before Friday, the Warriors considered holding Wiggins out a game, only to let him play. He should be available Sunday, but it could be a significant blow for Golden State if he’s not close to 100%. Wiggins, the Warriors’ best perimeter defender this season, figures to match up at times with the Grizzlies’ top scorers, Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks. On offense, Golden State needs Wiggins to be a worthy No. 2 option for Curry. CAN THE WARRIORS’ UNDERMANNED BENCH MATCH THE GRIZZLIES’ DEPTH? Curry will be the best player on the floor Sunday, but Memphis boasts a notable bench advantage over Golden State. The Grizzlies’ second unit is loaded with long, athletic wings – Grayson Allen, Brandon Clarke, Desmond Bane – who play hard on defense and knock down timely shots. Though the Warriors’ second unit has been up and down all season, it started to find a combination that worked in recent weeks. Guard Jordan Poole has provided scoring punch off the bench, forward Juan ToscanoAnderson has settled into a Green-type role as a facilitator and versatile defender, and guard Mychal Mulder has thrived as a catch-and-shoot specialist. The difference is that, although the Warriors might have three or four reserves they feel they can rely upon, the Grizzlies have a half-dozen. Memphis head coach Taylor Jenkins has the luxury of picking between a host of players who can fill various needs given the situation. HOW WILL MEMPHIS HANDLE A HIGHSTAKES GAME? It wouldn’t be hyperbolic to call this the Grizzlies’ biggest game in four years. After three straight lottery-bound seasons, Memphis is a bit ahead of schedule in its second year under Jenkins. With a promising young core
ANALYSIS and one of the league’s best benches, the Grizzlies look poised to be relevant for a long time. The question, however, is whether they’re ready to surprise people in the postseason. Sunday’s game will offer important insight into where Memphis stands. If it can outduel Curry and the Warriors in a nationally televised regular-season finale, it could be a daunting matchup for whoever it’d face in its first play-in game Wednesday. Key matchup: Kevon Looney on Jonas Valanciunas. The Warriors are the NBA’s ninth-worst defensive rebounding team – in part because they’re undersized, and in part because they’re inconsistent at boxing out. That doesn’t bode well against Valanciunas, who’s 11th in the league in offensive rebound rate. At 6-foot-11, 265 pounds, he is a master at overpowering smaller opponents to corral boards and throw down dunks. His 314 second-chance points are second in the league behind Enes Kanter’s 318. Looney, the Warriors’ best defensive rebounder, will have the bulk of the Valanciunas assignment. But to keep him off the glass, Looney will need help. X-factor for Warriors: The Grizzlies’ inexperience with Stephen Curry. Sunday will mark Memphis’ first time facing Curry since March 27, 2019, which might not be good news for a young Grizzlies team. Curry’s off-ball movement, frenetic playing style and revolutionary shooting range make him unique among NBA players. It can take a while for defenders to get accustomed to where and how to stick with him, and Memphis can’t afford a steep learning curve Sunday. Brooks, who will probably be Curry’s primary defender, hasn’t seen him in 2 1/2 years. Bane, another option on Curry, is a rookie who has never faced him. X-factor for Grizzlies: Ja Morant’s floater game. Morant has cemented his status as one of the league’s best young players, but he still has some weaknesses. He is shooting just 30.6% from 3-point range, and he rarely attempts mid-range jumpers. To be a reliable No. 1 option for the Grizzlies, Morant has had to get the bulk of his points within 12 feet of the rim. His arsenal of floaters, layups and dunks is downright Russell Westbrook-esque. On Sunday, Green and Looney will try to take away Morant’s favorite shots around the rim, forcing him into midrange jumpers and 3-pointers. However, many other teams have attempted a similar approach, with little success. Stat to know: 25.5. With Curry sidelined for the Warriors’ two previous games against the Grizzlies this season, Poole averaged 25.5 points on 55.6% shooting (40% from 3-point range). Such output won’t be required from him with Curry available Sunday, but the Warriors would benefit greatly from him providing a threat off the bench. Golden State hasn’t had a reliable No. 3 option behind Curry and Wiggins. Prediction: The Warriors win. Though the Grizzlies have some advantages over Golden State, they have little recent experience in big games and don’t have a great answer for Curry. That should be the difference in what figures to be a close game.
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CALENDAR Sunday’s TV sports Note: Some events may be canceled or moved to different times and/or stations because of Covid-19 considerations
Baseball College •Georgia at Florida, SEC, 9 a.m. •Wake Forest at Virgina, ACC, 9 a.m. •Indiana at Michigan, ESPN2, 10 a.m. •Vanderbilt at Ole Miss, SEC, noon •Clemson at Florida State, ACC, 2 p.m. MLB •San Francisco at Pittsburgh, NBCSBA, 10 a.m. •Chicago Cubs at Detroit OR L.A. Angels at Boston, MLB, 10 a.m. •Oakland at Minnesota, NBCSCA, 11 a.m. •St. Louis at San Diego, ESPN, 4 p.m. Basketball Africa League •Patriots BBC vs. Rivers Hoopers, ESPNEWS, 11 a.m. Hall of Fame •Naismith Hall of Fame 2021 Class Announcement, ESPN, 8:30 a.m. NBA •Boston at New York, ESPN, 10 a.m. •Memphis at Golden State, ESPN, NBCSN, 3:30 p.m. •Utah at Sacramento, NBCSCA, 6 p.m. (Vacaville only) WNBA •New York at Indiana, CBSSN, 11 a.m. •Phoenix at Connecticut, CBSSN, 4 p.m. Bowling •PBA Playoffs, finals, Chs. 2, 40 (KTXL), 11 a.m. Football College •FCS Championship, South Dakota State vs. Sam Houston State, Chs. 7, 10, 11 a.m. •Florida State Spring Game, ACC, noon
Scoreboard BASEBALL American League East Division W L Pct GB 25 16 .610 — 22 17 .564 2 21 17 .553 2½ 22 19 .537 3 16 23 .410 8 Central Division Chicago White Sox 23 15 .605 — Cleveland 21 16 .568 1½ Kansas City 18 21 .462 5½ Detroit 14 25 .359 9½ Minnesota 13 24 .351 9½ West Division OAKLAND 24 17 .585 — Houston 23 17 .575 ½ Seattle 20 20 .500 3½ Texas 18 23 .439 6 L.A. Angels 16 22 .421 6½ Boston N.Y. Yankees Toronto Tampa Bay Baltimore
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Central Division 23 17 .575 — 20 20 .500 3 18 19 .486 3½ 18 20 .474 4 17 22 .436 5½ West Division SAN FRANCISCO 23 16 .590 — San Diego 23 17 .575 ½ L.A. Dodgers 22 17 .564 1 Arizona 18 22 .450 5½ Colorado 15 25 .375 8½ Friday’s Games OAKLAND 6, Minnesota 1 Pittsburgh 3, SAN FRANCISCO 2, 11 innings Kansas City 6, Chicago White Sox, 2, first game Chicago White Sox 3, Kansas City 1, second game N.Y. Yankees 5, Baltimore 4 Boston 4, L.A. Angels 3 Chicago Cubs 4, Detroit 2 Tampa Bay 3, N.Y. Mets 2 Philadelphia 5, Toronto 1 Houston 10, Texas 4 Atlanta 6, Milwaukee 3 Colorado 9, Cincinnati 6 Washington 17, Arizona 2 Seattle 7, Cleveland 3 L.A. Dodgers 9, Miami 6 San Diego 5, St. Louis 4 St. Louis Milwaukee Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh
Saturday’s Games Minnesota 5, OAKLAND 4 Pittsburgh 8, SAN FRANCISCO 6 Tampa Bay 12, N.Y. Mets 5 Boston 9, L.A. Angels 0 Detroit 9, Chicago Cubs 8, 10 innings N.Y. Yankees 8, Baltimore 2 Houston 6, Texas 5 Kansas City 5, Chicago White Sox 1 Atlanta 5, Milwaukee 1 Toronto 4, Philadelphia 0 Cincinnati 6, Colorado 5, 12 innings Arizona 11, Washington 4 San Diego 13, St. Louis 3 Seattle 7, Cleveland 3 L.A. Dodgers 7, Miami 0 Sunday’s Games SAN FRANCISCO at Pittsburgh, 10:05 a.m. OAKLAND at Minnesota, 11:10 a.m. N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 10:05 a.m. Philadelphia at Toronto, 10:07 a.m. L.A. Angels at Boston, 10:10 a.m. Chicago Cubs at Detroit, 10:10 a.m. N.Y. Mets at Tampa Bay, 1:10 a.m. Texas at Houston, 11:10 a.m. Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 11:10 a.m. Atlanta at Milwaukee, 11:10 a.m. Cincinnati at Colorado, 12:10 p.m. Washington at Arizona, 1:10 p.m. Cleveland at Seattle, 1:10 p.m. Miami at L.A. Dodgers, 1:10 p.m. St. Louis at San Diego, 4:08 p.m. Monday’s Games SAN FRANCISCO at Cincinnati, 3:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 4:10 p.m. Washington at Chicago Cubs, 4:40 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 4:40 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Texas, 5:05 p.m. Cleveland at L.A. Angels, 6:38 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 7:10 p.m. Colorado at San Diego, 7:10 p.m. Detroit at Seattle, 7:10 p.m. Tuesday’s Games SAN FRANCISCO at Cincinnati, 3:40 p.m. Houston at Oakland, 6:40 p.m. Tampa Bay at Baltimore, 4:05 p.m. Miami at Philadelphia, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 4:10 p.m. Boston vs. Toronto, 4:37 p.m. Washington at Chicago Cubs, 4:40 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 4:40 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 4:45 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Texas, 5:05 p.m. Milwaukee at Kansas City, 5:10 p.m. Cleveland at L.A. Angels, 6:38 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 7:10 p.m. Colorado at San Diego, 7:10 p.m. Detroit at Seattle, 7:10 p.m.
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West Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 56 39 13 4 82 197 133
EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB d-Philadelphia 48 23 .676 —
x-Brooklyn 47 24 .662 1 d-Milwaukee 46 25 .648 2 x-New York 40 31 .563 8 x-Atlanta 40 31 .563 8 x-Miami 39 32 .549 9 ------pi-Boston 36 35 .507 12 pi-Charlotte 33 38 .465 15 pi-Washington 33 38 .465 15 pi-Indiana 33 38 .465 15 ------Chicago 30 41 .423 18 Toronto 27 44 .380 21 Cleveland 22 49 .310 26 Orlando 21 50 .296 27 Detroit 20 51 .282 28 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB d-Utah 51 20 .718 — d-Phoenix 50 21 .704 1 x-Denver 47 24 .662 4 x-L.A. Clippers 47 24 .662 4 d-Dallas 42 29 .592 9 Portland 41 30 .577 10 -----L.A. Lakers 41 30 .577 10 pi-GOLDEN STATE 38 33 .535 13 pi-Memphis 38 33 .535 13 pi-San Antonio 33 38 .465 18 -----New Orleans 31 40 .437 20 SACRAMENTO 31 40 .437 20 Minnesota 22 49 .437 29 Oklahoma City 21 50 .296 30 Houston 17 54 .239 34 Teams ranked 7-10 will participate in a play-in tournament at the end of the regular season x-clinched playoff berth d-clinched division title pi-clinched play-in berth Friday’s Games GOLDEN STATE 125, New Orleans 122 Memphis 107, SACRAMENTO 106 Washington 120, Cleveland 105 Denver 104, Detroit 91 Philadelphia 122, Orlando 97 Utah 109, Oklahoma City 93 Dallas 114, Toronto 110 Houston 122, L.A. Clippers 115 Saturday’s Games Brooklyn 105, Chicago 91 L.A. Lakers 122, Indiana 115 New York 118, Charlotte 109 Boston 124, Minnesota 108 Phoenix 140, San Antonio 103 Milwaukee 122, Miami 108 Sunday’s Games Memphis at GOLDEN STATE, 12:30 p.m. Utah at SACRAMENTO, 6 p.m. Boston at New York, 10 a.m. Indiana vs. Toronto, 10 a.m. Charlotte at Washington, 10 a.m. Phoenix at San Antonio, 11 a.m. Houston at Atlanta, 4 p.m. Cleveland at Brooklyn, 4 p.m. Orlando at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. Miami at Detroit, 5 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago, 6 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota, 6 p.m. L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 6 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Denver at Portland, 6 p.m. Monday’s Games No games scheduled Playoffs Tuesday’s Games Games TBA
Golf •Ladies European Tour, Investec SA Women’s Open, final round, GOLF, 3 a.m. •PGA Tour, AT&T Byron Nelson, final round, GOLF, 10 a.m. •PGA Champions Tour, Mitsubishi Electric Classic, final round, GOLF, noon •PGA Tour, AT&T Byron Nelson, final round, Chs. 5, 13, noon Hockey NHL •N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, Ch. 3, 9 a.m. •Minnesota at Vegas, Chs. 3, noon •Tampa Bay at Florida, NBCSN, 4:30 p.m. •Calgary at Vancouver, NHL, 7:30 p.m.
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Local: Jamison scores 29 for RHS girls From Page A7 ful for. The dedication that they give to Rodriguez athletics makes it a pleasure to work at Rodriguez. I am proud to be a Lady Mustang and I look forward to hopefully, many more years of coaching. It is truly an honor to be recognized.”
•America’s Day at the Races, FS2, 9:30 a.m. Lacrosse NCAA Men’s Tournament •Bryant vs. Virginia, ESPNU, 9 a.m. •Vermont vs. Maryland, ESPNU, 11:30 a.m. •High Point vs. Duke, ESPNU, 2 p.m. •Loyola (Maryland) vs. Denver, ESPNU, 4:30 p.m. Motorsports •NHRA, NGK NTK Four-Wide Nationals, qualifying, FS1, 8:30 a.m. •NASCAR, Cup Series, Drydene 400, FS1, 11 a.m. •IMSA, Acura Sports Car Challenge at Mid-Ohio, NBCSN, 11:30 a.m. •MotoGP, French Grand Prix, NBCSN, 2:30 p.m. •NHRA, NGK NTK Four-Wide Nationals, finals, FS1, 3 p.m. Rodeo •PBR, Wrangler Invitational, Chs. 5, 13, 10 a.m. •PBR, Wrangler Invitational, CBSSN, 1 p.m. Rowing •Pac-12 Championships, PAC12, P12BA, 9 a.m. Soccer •Serie A, Fiorentina vs. Napoli, ESPN2, 3:25 a.m. •Premier League, Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa, NBCSN, 4 a.m. •Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur vs. Wolves, NBCSN, 6 a.m. •Premier League, West Brom vs. Liverpool, NBCSN, 8 a.m. •La Liga, Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Madrid, BEIN, 9:20 a.m. •Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain vs. Stade de Reims, BEIN, 11:55 a.m. •USL League One, Greenville Triumph vs. Union Omaha,ESPN2, 1 p.m. •MLS, FC Cincinnati at Inter Miami, Chs. 2, 40 (KTXL), 1 p.m. •MLS, New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew,ESPN2, 3 p.m. •La Liga, Barcelona vs. Celta de Vigo, BEIN, 3 p.m. (taped) •Liga MX, quarterfinals, second leg, Rayados de Monterrey vs. Santos Laguna, FS2, 4 p.m. •Ligue 1, Lille vs. AS Saint-Etienne, BEIN, 5:10 p.m. (taped) •MLS, Seattle Sounders vs. Los Angeles FC, FS1, 6:30 p.m. •La Liga, Atletico Madrid vs. Osasuna, BEIN, 8 p.m. (taped) Softball •Michigan State at Ohio State, BIG TEN, 9 a.m. •Nebraska at Northwestern, BIG TEN, 11 a.m. •Illinois at Iowa, BIG TEN, 1 p.m. •NCAA Championship Selection Special, ESPN2, 6 p.m. Surfing •World Surf League, Championship Tour, Rottnest Search, dAy 2, FS2, 6 p.m. Track and field •Pac-12 Outdoor Championship, PAC12, P12BA, 3 p.m. Tennis •ATP/WTA Rome, ATP and WTA singles finals, ATP doubles finals, TENNIS, 5:30 a.m. •ATP Geneva, ATP Lyon, WTA Belgrade, WTA Parma, early rounds, TENNIS, 2 and 3 a.m. (Monday)
Prep boys soccer
Rodriguez rallies to top Armijo, 2-1 FAIRFIELD — Jose Franco and Matteo Arias each scored second-half goals as the Rodriguez High boys soccer team overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit to pull out a 2-1 Monticello Empire League win over Armijo at Coach Ed Hopkins Memorial Stadium, Friday. Dominic Diaz delivered an assist with goalkeeper Niko Fokin contributing five saves.
Vacaville 3, Vanden 2: At Vanden’s George A. Gammon Field, Anthony Pimienta and Diego Nunez-Smith each scored goals, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Vikings from falling to the Bulldogs. Jordan Zavala added an assist for Vanden, while goalkeeper Cooper Matthies recorded 10 saves. Wood 3, Fairfield 1: At Wildcat Stadium, Wood trailed 1-0 at the break before netting three goals in the second half, two by Kobe Rolling and one by Darian Minouei. Max Mendoza contributed two assists and Franco Mendoza one for the Wildcats.
Prep girls soccer
Royals fall to Mustangs, 2-0 FAIRFIELD — The Armijo High girls soccer team put together a solid defensive effort, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Royals from dropping a 2-0 Monticello Empire League decision to Rodriguez at Brownlee Field, Thursday. “We came into the game knowing that Rodriguez is a team that is always strong,” Armijo coach Regina McGee said. “I am happy that the girls were able to stay organized and create opportunities despite this crazy pandemic season. We had only two subs, but we were able to make it work.” Earlier in the week, the Royals tied Fairfield 1-1 at Schaefer Stadium with Ximena Rodriguez scoring in the second half off an assist by Katherine
Umana for Armijo. Goalkeeper Melissa Montano helped preserve the draw with 12 saves, many of which McGee called “phenomenal.”
Prep girls basketball
Jackson’s unique double-double keys Vanden victory VACAVILLE — Alyssa Jackson put together an unorthodox double-double with 20 points and 10 steals, while Jiana Creswell and Gabby Wright came close to matching her in leading the Vanden High girls basketball team to an 83-25 Monticello Empire League win over Vacaville, Friday. Creswell finished with 10 points and eight assists for the 6-0 Vikings, while Wright had 12 points and nine rebounds with Ale Ibarra adding 14 points and Kalyn Harris 12. For the Bulldogs (2-4), Audrey Valenzuela led with nine points with Suraya Lloyd contributing eight. Vacaville won the JV game 47-33 behind 14 points from Nicole Taylor, nine from S. Crist and eight from Maggie Lopez. Vanden’s Sa’Nyah Stewart led all scorers with 15, with teammates Skye Odom and Sejal Chanan adding seven and six, respectively.
Rodriguez 88, Armijo 48: At Armijo’s E. Gary Vaughn Gymnasium, with Rose Jamison pouring in 29 points with six rebounds and six steals, the Mustangs (5-1) already had a 52-26 lead before exploding for 32 points in the third quarter. Camryn Washington added 20 points and five steals, while Brooklyn Giles had 11 points, eight rebounds and six steals.
Prep boys basketball
Bulldogs hang on to edge Vikings, 68-65 FAIRFIELD — The Vacaville High boys basketball team led Vanden by 13 points midway through the fourth quarter only to have the Vikings close to within one before the Bulldogs escaped with a 68-65 Monticello Empire League win at Jim Boyd Gym, Friday. “Vacaville came prepared and played a great game,” Vanden coach Micheal Holloway said. An Evan Adams 3-pointer gave Vacav-
ille (3-2, 3-2) a 61-48 lead with about four minutes remaining. Vanden went on a 17-5 run to close the gap to 66-65, but could get no closer. Agjanti Miller led the Vikings (4-3, 3-2) with 20 points, followed by Takai Emerson-Hardy with 16 and I’saac Montgomery with 10. Vanden’s JV team (4-3, 4-1) sailed to an 80-58 victory as Elijah Lewis and Jonah Forrest each scored 21 and Noah Bishop added 16.
Armijo 65, Rodriguez 55: At Rodriguez, the Royals (4-1) had their worst defensive game of the season but combined it with their best offensive outing to earn their first season sweep of the Mustangs (0-4). Jalen Moore paced Armijo with 17 points, while Michael Reese had 13 and K’Maurier Jenkins 11. Rodriguez’s Leroy Bryant topped all scorers with 19 points, with Sterling McClanahan adding 13 for the Mustangs.
Prep baseball
BC takes two from Golden Sierra GARDEN VALLEY — Steve Dingham and Bryce Pazdel each had two hits, including a double, with the former driving in two runs and the latter one in leading the Vacaville Christian High baseball team to a 4-3 win over Golden Sierra, Thursday. John Elliott also had an RBI and the other hit for the Falcons, while Josh Brumfield went the first five innings, allowing three runs (all unearned) on three hits with six strikeouts and one walk. Teagan Gonzales threw two scoreless innings, giving up no hits or walks while fanning four. On Tuesday, the same two teams played in Vacaville with the Falcons pulling out a 7-6 victory. Larry Lewis and Thomas Lane each had two hits, including a double, with the former plating three runs. Brumfield and Pazdel also had doubles with Gonzales getting an RBI. Gonzales, Elliott and Nicko Meadows combined to strike out nine.
Prep track and field
Knights athletes compete in meet FORESTHILL — Competing in a small school meet at Foresthill High,
Buckingham Charter’s Malika Mirador took second in the 400meter dash in her first time competing on a track, Wednesday. Teammate Savannah Dorrell took fourth in the race, while Hayden Holmes set a personal record in the 800. Matt Berggren, Marcel Morales, Trey Lujan and Ben Berggren ran in the 4x400, with Byron Moore and Noah Katipunan also competing in the meet.
JC softball
Falcons swept in DH as bats go cold PLEASANT HILL — The Solano Community College softball team managed one hit in each game in being swept in a doubleheader by Diablo Valley, 8-0 and 13-0, Friday. In the opener, pitcher Kiera Edwards had a two-out single in the top of the second inning, while in the second game Cristina Aguilar had a leadoff double in the top of the fourth.
JC baseball
Solano splits twin bill with Sierra ROCKLIN — Nathan Jessell went 3-for-4 with two RBIs, while Brandon Herter and Jimmy Larson each added two hits to help power the Solano Community College baseball team to a 10-5 win over Sierra in the first game of a doubleheader, Friday. The Wolverines won the second game, 11-4. In the opener, the Falcons (4-9) scored two unearned runs in the top of the first inning to take the lead for good, adding two more unearned runs in a four-run second inning. Leon Ancheta-Garcia, Dimitri McLen and Larson had consecutive run-scoring singles in the fourth inning, while Jessell singled in a run in the sixth. Richard Mealey (3-1) went the first six innings to get the win, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk with four strikeouts. David Reckers closed things out with a scoreless seventh inning, fanning one. Larson drew a See Local, Page A11
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Crime logs Fairfield Thursday, May 13 1:12 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 2900 block of PEABODY ROAD 1:18 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 4100 block of CEDAR VALE COURT 7:41 a.m. — Robbery, 2700 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 8:49 a.m. — Trespassing, 1200 block of OLIVER ROAD 8:50 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 1300 block of WEST TEXAS STREET 9:29 a.m. — Commercial burglary, 1200 block of OLIVER ROAD 10:47 a.m. — Vandalism, 2200 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 11:01 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1100 block of WESTERN STREET 11:40 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 300 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 12:06 p.m. — Drunk and disorderly, 1600 block of GATEWAY BOULEVARD 12:17 p.m. — Battery, 1300 block of HOLIDAY LANE 2:39 p.m. — Grand theft, 1700 block of ENTERPRISE DRIVE 12:58 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1100 block of WESTERN STREET 1:27 p.m. — Commercial burglary, 300 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 2:05 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1500 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 3:35 p.m. — Battery, 100 block of DEL REY COURT 3:43 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 5100 block of BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE
Major From Page One the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. After an initially slow rollout, California has gained steady ground when it comes to administering vaccinations. California ranks 12th among all states in the nation for having the greatest percentage of its residents vaccinated with at least one dose, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The New England states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, as well as New Jersey, have been able to vaccinate their residents the fastest nationwide. States that are still struggling include Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. California’s pace of vaccination has improved since the first vaccine dose in the state was administered exactly five months ago in the arm of Helen Cordova, an ICU nurse at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center on Sunset Boulevard. About six weeks into the vaccination push, at the beginning of February, about 150,000 vaccine doses were being administered every day. By early April, California hit its fastest pace of vaccine administration – an average of 400,000 doses a day. Since then, there has been a drop in the pace of vaccinations to roughly 250,000 doses per day. To get more people vaccinated, officials in some parts of California are starting to shutter mass vaccination sites and devoting more resources to mobile and pop-up clinics that can offer easier access to the vaccine in some of the state’s hardest-hit neighborhoods.
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Health officers are hoping that vaccination rates won’t continue to fall too quickly, and they announced this week that adolescents age 12 to 15 are now eligible for the Pfizer vaccine. They hope that could also spark renewed interest among older family members who remain unvaccinated. The shots are administered free to residents, without regard to insurance or immigration status. Although mass vaccination sites at sports arenas and fairgrounds were set up in the early months of the response, those efforts may have missed some of the people who needed it most – those living in disadvantaged neighborhoods, those in crowded housing and those who needed to work outside the home. “These large county vaccine sites were less effective in reaching residents in the hardest-hit communities,” said Dr. Paul Simon, chief science officer for the L.A. County Department of Public Health. “Transportation and other access barriers at these sites may have contributed to some of the early inequities and vaccination rates in the county, necessitating additional efforts to target the hardest hit communities through neighborhood specific clinics and other focused approaches,” Simon said at a recent legislative hearing. By contrast, wealthier people who worked from home had more success booking vaccine appointments online, and they had the free time and access to a car to travel long distances to get to vaccine sites. Officials are also making efforts to encourage vaccinations among the youngest adults, who officials say have been especially prone to spreading the virus.
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From Page One the reorganization would be that the annexed properties from the Vaca and Suisun rural districts could be assessed at the higher Cordelia district special tax rate. LAFCO believes it could condition the annexations to include the special tax rate, the document states. “I think we would have to look at the fairness of that,” said Vasquez, who noted the landowners of the annexed properties would not have voted on the special tax like the Cordelia landowners did. “And if we do have a countywide tax, why would we need to keep (the special tax)?” Vasquez argues that the residents of cities have a vested interest in wildfire protection. The LNU Lightning Complex Fire, as an example, forced the evacuation of thousands from Vacaville and Fairfield. Jeff Dittmer, a director on the Cordelia Fire Protection District board, said the funding aspect of the proposal is a long way down the road of decisions. “There is a legal avenue that could happen that way, but there is a big political decision about whether they want to go down that avenue,”
Dittmer said. Spering said that before he would consider any funding mechanism, he wants an assessment completed on the number of fire stations that will be needed and where they should be located for the best fire defense. “And number two,
come from somewhere.” The proposal has several options. One is for the county to initiate the reorganization and the dissolution and annexation of the Vacaville rural district and the annexation of part or all of the Suisun rural district into the Cordelia district. Vasquez and Spering intend to bring the proposal to the Board of Supervisors. T hat wou ld require a resolution by the Board of Supervisors, which would then set off a series of steps to remap spheres of influence, adjust service plans, environmental reviews — Jeff Dittmer, a director and, ultimately, a on the Cordelia Fire Protection District board protest hearing and a possible election. If that proposal how you man those stations, and number three, moves forward, Vasquez the equipment,” said said he fully expects Spering, who added the Suisun district offithose assessments would cials to ask for a funding include short-term and safety net because of what would he a significant loss long-term needs. Dittmer agrees a new of tax revenue. Vasquez said creating funding source is necthat revenue stream has essary, and that just been done in the past to consolidating fire districts will not save enough protect districts that have in administrative and sustained revenue losses operations efficiency to due to annexations. “That is my respongenerate enough revenue to meet the greater goal of sibility as a LAFCO that commissioner, wildfire protection. “If you put a bunch of you cannot do so much small problems together, harm that they (the disyou only get a big tricts) cannot exist,” problem,” said Dittmer, Vasquez said. Spering said it is who has long advocated for a single county fire dis- required by law to mittrict. “So there has to be igate revenue loss, but some funding that has to even if it was not required,
‘If you put a bunch of small problems together, you only get a big problem. So there has to be some funding that has to come from somewhere.’
he would not support any plan that did not include that element. One Suisun official described the proposal as it exists on paper as “devastating” to the district. The second proposal option is to have one of the fire districts initiate the reorganization with the same dissolution and annexation elements. The other two options call for district consolidation, whether initiated by a fire district or LAFCO, which has the authority to then determine which district would be the successor district, the proposal document states. If the choice is to make the reorganization a consolidation, then the Cordelia special tax expires unless a service area is created, the document states. “I would like to have the reorganization and some sense of framework done by the end of the year,” Spering said. The Montezuma Fire Protection District was not included in this reorganization effort, but Vasquez indicated that in time it should be included as well. The report by the consulting firm Citygate recommended to LAFCO in December that the four rural districts should merge for long-term sustainability. The report also recommends finding a long-term funding source to support the districts’ command, personnel, equipment and maintenance needs.
Gaza From Page One continued to rain on Israeli cities: Warning sirens sounded in the desert city of Beersheba in southern Israel and in border areas near Gaza, the Israeli army said. Alarms also went off several times in Tel Aviv, where explosions could be heard in the sky and in the south of the city. At least one person was killed in a rocket attack on the greater Tel Aviv area on Saturday. A man, about 50 years old, in the Ramat Gan suburb had suffered fatal injuries, according to paramedics. The Israeli army attacked further targets on Palestinian territory, including rocket launchers and two combat units belonging to the Hamas movement. The air force destroyed a high-rise in the Gaza Strip that was housing the offices of several media organizations, the military said. The military said the building also contained “military assets” belonging to the Hamas movement, adding it had warned civilians ahead of the strike and left them time to evacuate. “This is an incredibly disturbing development,” Associated Press chief Gary Pruitt said in New York. “We narrowly avoided a terrible loss of life.” The news agency had been informed in advance of the airstrike on the high-rise, he said. A dozen AP journalists and freelancers were pulled to safety in time, he added. Pruitt said he was “shocked and horrified” that the Israeli military destroyed a building with media offices. He said the world would now know less about what is happening in Gaza. Qatari broadcaster AlJazeera said it too had its office in the high-rise. The channel quoted its correspondent Youmna alSayed as saying that the army had given the owner of the high-rise one hour to evacuate. The owner had unsuccessfully asked for more time, it said. “No place in Gaza now seems safe,” al-Sayed said. “We have commu-
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A thick column of smoke rises from the Jala Tower as it is destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza city controlled by the Palestinian Hamas movement, Saturday. Israeli air strikes pounded the Gaza Strip, killing 10 members of an extended family and demolishing a key media building, while Palestinian militants launched rockets in return amid violence in the West Bank. Israel’s air force targeted the 13-floor Jala Tower housing Qatar-based Al-Jazeera television and The Associated Press news agency. nicated directly to the Israelis that ensuring the safety and security of journalists and independent media is a paramount responsibility,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tweeted. After the attack – the fifth high-rise destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in the current conflict – a spokesperson for Hamas said Tel Aviv should prepare for an “answer that will shake the earth.” The Israeli army tweeted on Saturday that the house of Khalil alHayya, deputy head of the Hamas political bureau, had been attacked. The house served as “terror infrastructure,” the army said, releasing a video of the attack. According to Palestinian sources, however, al-Hayya was not in the house at the time of the attack. Separately, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported on Saturday that a house had been hit in the Shati refugee camp in western Gaza. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, 10 members of a Palestinian family were killed, including eight children. Civilians were also killed in Beit Lahi in the north of Gaza and in other locations, Wafa reported. An Israeli army spokeswoman said they were investigating the reports. According to the
Health Ministry in Gaza, about 140 Palestinians have been killed and 1,000 injured since fighting escalated on Monday. According to the Magen David Adom rescue service, 10 people were killed and 636 injured in Israel as a result of the rocket fire over the past few days. Palestinian militants have been continuously firing rockets at Israel since Monday. More than 2,300 have been fired, according to Israel’s army, although about 20% go down over Gaza without reaching Israeli territory. Israel has responded with airstrikes and artillery shelling, striking more than 650 targets, according to an officer. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had spoken with President Joe Biden about the Gaza conflict, the second official contact since it began. “The president reaffirmed his strong support for Israel’s right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza,” the White House said in a statement after the call. A separate White House statement on a phone call with Mahmoud Abbas said Biden briefed the Palestinian Authority president on U.S. diplomatic engagement in the ongoing conflict.
Biden stressed his commitment to a negotiated two-state solution as the best way to achieve a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell meanwhile called for respect for international law. He condemned Hamas and other groups that attacked civilian targets in Israel with rockets. Israel had the right to protect its population from these attacks, but had to act appropriately and avoid civilian casualties. Civil unrest has also been mounting between in Israel’s Jewish and Arab populations, with protests and riots reported. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, at least nine people died in clashes in the West Bank and 21 were severely injured. The Israeli army initially did not comment on the report. There was also concern about several incidents near the Lebanese border, where two Lebanese protesters were reportedly killed. The conflict first came to a head during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, with clashes at a Jerusalem holy site as well as over the forced evictions of Palestinians in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah.
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Colonial Pipeline back to ‘normal operations’ Tribune Content Agency ATLANTA — More than a week after a ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline led to widespread gas shortages, the Alpharettabased fuel distributor said it has returned its system to normal operations. Metro Atlantans struggled to find gas this past week amid a strained fuel supply and panic buying, but stations across the area have started receiving steady shipments again. As of Saturday, about 44% Georgia’s gas stations were still without fuel, however, according to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. He expected that figure to drop as more stations receive shipments this weekend. “First gas outage readings this AM don’t show much improvement,” De Haan said Saturday morning on Twitter, “but it’s early on a Saturday and stations that got refueled overnight may not be reported yet.”
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Gasoline tankers pass by the Colonial Pipeline storage tanks located in Austell, Georgia, as they enter the Marathon Powder Springs Terminal, Monday. Colonial shut down its 5,500 miles of pipelines – typically carrying nearly half of East Coast’s fuel supply – for five days following a May 7 ransomware attack. The company began restarting pipeline operations late Wednesday afternoon. “Since that time, we have returned the system to normal operations, delivering millions of gallons per hour to the markets we serve,” the company said Saturday morning. On Friday, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the country
is “over the hump” when it comes to gas shortages after last week’s cyberattack that forced a shutdown of the nation’s largest gasoline pipeline. Shortages peaked on Thursday night, but Granholm told The Associated Press that service should be back to normal in most areas by the end of the weekend. “The good news is that . . . gas station outages are down about 12% from the peak,” with about 200 stations returning to service every hour, she said. “It’s still going to work its way
through the system over the next few days, but we should be back to normal fairly soon.’’ The hackers didn’t take control of pipeline operations, but Colonial Pipeline shut it down to prevent malware from affecting industrial control systems. The AP reported that the company paid a ransom of about $5 million after the cyberattack, citing two people briefed on the matter. Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday extended the suspension of the state’s gas tax to help control the price of fuel. His new executive order also extended an increase in weight limits for trucks carrying fuel and prohibited price gouging. The previous executive order had been scheduled to expire Saturday. The Biden administration on Thursday approved a waiver to allow a foreign tanker to deliver gas to an East Coast seaport and may approve more waivers. Federal trucking rules also
China lands rover-carrying spacecraft on Mars The Washington Post China successfully landed a rover-carrying spacecraft on Mars for the first time, state-run media reported Saturday, marking another major victory for the country’s ambitious space program that aims to rival NASA. China now joins the United States as the only other nations to have successfully landed and operated rovers on Mars, and Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed a “milestone” achievement. The Tianwen-1 space-
craft, launched from the Chinese province of Hainan in July, has been orbiting Mars since February while looking for potential landing sites. Early Saturday, it released an entry capsule containing a lander and a rover that began to plummet through the Mars atmosphere, according to state-run Xinhua News Agency. The entry capsule safely touched down in a flat plane on Mars’ surface at 7:18 a.m. Beijing time (7:18 p.m. Friday Eastern time), though it took about an hour for ground con-
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trollers to determine that the mission had been a success, state media reported. During the perilous journey through Mars’ atmosphere, the craft had to operate autonomously, and signals could not be transmitted back to ground control until the robotic rover had landed and unfolded its solar panels and antenna. While China has landed craft on the moon before – including the first probe to touch down on the far side of the moon in January 2019 – the Mars mission represents a significant
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leap and showcases Beijing’s huge investments in its space program. The United States has managed just nine successful Mars landings in the course of more than four decades, and the Soviet Union landed a probe on the planet in 1971 only to immediately lose contact. “The motherland and people will always remember your outstanding feats!” Xi said in a congratulatory message to the Tianwen-1 mission team on Saturday.
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Local: Traver captures RV Captain’s Cup A’s: Lose late From Page A8 bases-loaded walk in the top of the first inning to give Solano the early lead in the second game and it stayed that way until Sierra went ahead to stay by pushing across two in the bottom of the fourth. Zion Judkins singled in a run in the seventh inning and Victor Vega drove in two with a single in the eighth to round out Solano’s scoring. Herter and Jessell had two hits, one of the former’s going for a double.
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Chamber Golf Classic is May 27 FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield-Suisun Chamber Golf Classic 2021 is scheduled for May 27 at Rancho Solano Golf Course. Registration is at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. for the four-person scramble event. There are putting and hole-in-one contests as well as a raffle with Mulligan and Magic Mulligan packages. Entry fees apply. For more information, call 425-4625 or email debi@fairfieldsuisunchamber.com.
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Paradise Valley Women’s Golf Clubs ONES Flight 1 1, Jackie Smith, 36.5. 2, Pla Lee, 37.5. 3, Chris Moore, 38. 4, Lynette Fitzgerald, 38.5. Flight 2 1, Kathy Pascal, 33.5. 2, Joan McCluskly, 35. 3, Kimmie McCann, 39. 4, Linda Grace, 40. Flight 3 1, Myrna DeMartino, 35. 2, Vicky Flandi, 36.5. 3, Katie Nguyen, 38.5. 4, Kathryn Houk, 40.5. Flight 4 1, Nanci Stevenson, 37. 2, Debbie Dahl, 37.5. 3, Elaine Hahn, 38. 4, Margie Miller, 41. Closest to pin No. 5: Kathy Pascal, 1-3; Trish Boldt, 2-5. Closest to pin No. 12: Myrna DeMartino, 4-6; Debbie Dahl, 7-9. Birdies: Lynette Fitzgerald, No. 16; P.J.Lowrey, No. 8; Karen Moore, No. 14; June Kitapan, No. 16;
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best two guys. Sometimes that’s going to happen.” Petit had defused a bases-loaded, two-out situation in the seventh with help from Chapman. Luis Arraez lofted Petit’s second pitch foul toward the seats on the thirdbase side. Chapman gave chase. Nearing the wall, he reached out and made the catch with his body extended on the rolled-up tarp. He jogged back to the dugout smiling. Starter Cole Irvin leaned across the dugout rail yelling, his lead preserved. Irvin allowed hits to his first two batters Saturday. Kyle Garlick singled, Donaldson doubled and Nelson Cruz drove in Garlick with a ground-
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Rio Vista Women’s Golf Club Captain’s Cup Captain’s Cup Winner: Lynn Traver, net 139. Flight 1 1, Denise Sargent-Natour, net 143. 2, Pam Fashing, net 147. 3, Nancy Weaver, net 149. 4, Marsha Berry, net 154. Flight 2 1, Diane Scholz, net 141. 2, Joan Rexford, net 141. 3, Suzi Masterson, net 148. 4, Loretta Ortenblad, net 154. Flight 3 1, Bessie Dunn, net 142. 2, Lynn Grace, net 151. 3, Jill Smith, net 155. 4, Darl McCarthy, net 160. Note: Congratulations to Lynn Traver and Diane Scholz, who will participate in the TOCC Tournament Oct, 16 at Yolo Fliers Club, Woodland. Lynn is the club’s Field Low Net and Diane our Second Field Low Net.
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Statistics for Travis Air Force Base for yesterday through 5 p.m. Temperature High/Low.............................73°/52° Average high .......................... 77.9° Average low............................ 51.6° A year ago...........................79°/56° Barometric pressure............29.81 Humidity...................................43%
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out. Irvin didn’t allow another hit until the sixth. He mixed fastballs and changeups, throwing two sliders in total. The left-hander’s ERA over his last six starts is 1.89. Said Melvin: “I thought he pitched in the fashion that we’ve seen him pitch all year.” The A’s built a lead with more power. Matt Olson hit a two-run homer off Twins starter José Berríos in the first inning and Mark Canha a solo shot in the fifth. Ramón Laureano added an RBI single. Chad Pinder hit a one-out double off closer Hansel Robles in the ninth. Robles retired a pair of pinch-hitters to end the game, striking out Jed Lowrie and inducing a Sean Murphy groundout.
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Medina Spirit to race. They ultimately did, citing Baffert’s right to due process, but his Preakness entrants, Medina Spirit and Concert Tour, had to pass three prerace drug tests. Baffert did not attend the Preakness and explained his absence in a statement provided by his attorney. W. Craig Robertson III: “As Medina Spirit prepares to run in the Preakness Stakes today, I want to keep the focus on this amazing equine athlete and not me, which is the primary reason I will not personally be in attendance.”
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VACAVILLE — There is a new face manning the baton with the Orpheus West choir. A familiar one. Jeremy Kreamer is taking over the group for the retiring David Barthelmess, who is heading to Montana. Kreamer grew up in local theater and still remains involved at J&S Center for the Performing Arts, teaching while working alongside his mother, Serena Kreamer. Barthelmess approached Kreamer about taking over as the choir director. “I was immediately humbled and honored. I have been a member of Orpheus West since the beginning and have acted as assistant director for the group,” Kreamer shared in an email. “I am both excited and a little bit terrified to take over for such a brilliant and inspirational conductor and teacher. Mr. B. has taught me so much throughout the years and I am excited to continue his passion for music, teaching and the love of choral music to this community.” Barthelmess has high praise for his successor. “A member of both the Wood Sylvan Choirs and regional groups, including choirs, bell groups, musical theater, honor choirs since 2003, and years of private voice teaching, Jeremy brings a wealth of experience to the Orpheus Podium,” Barthelmess wrote on his Facebook page announcing the change. Kreamer said he will strive to live up to the high standards and expertise of directing that Barthelmess will leave. “However, I am excited to share my strengths as a vocal performer and professional voice teacher,” he shared in an email. “I’m going to work hard to make sure that every choir member feels welcome, and try to pass on the love and passion for music that Mr. B. has shared.” Kreamer’s first goal: To make everyone feel welcome and to slowly get back into singing together as a group. “We will work on finding our blend and start with basic techniques of singing,” he wrote. “After this long year of isolation
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FAIRFIELD — Arty Award winner Doris Bumpus stars as Billie Holiday in the 42nd Street Moon’s “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill” in San Francisco. “I’m overjoyed to be able to be working at such a time as this with so many theater companies closing their doors,” Bumpus said in a press release. “I feel honored to be able to present the story of the life of Billie Holiday on the stage and what better place to do it in than with 42nd Street Moon. This intimate format will give the audience an in-depth view of Billie’s triumphs and life struggles that she endured.” The production streams through the end of the month. “Doris Bumpus has delighted audiences all over the Bay (Area) with her incredible performances, and I am most grateful to be directing her in our presentation of Lady Day,” Director Brandon Jackson said in a press release. “I first met Doris directing a production of ‘The Color Purple’ nearly a decade ago, and will never forget how humble, hardworking and collaborative she was.” Bumpus will be paired with former Solano College Theatre director Daren A.C. Carollo, who serves as co-executive producer with Daniel Thomas. Bumpus, a Michigan native, grew up working diligently in the church. She started singing her first solo at age 5, and that’s when music became the language that spoke to her heart. She is an actor, singer and producer. She started her own production company, D’Sunflower Production, in 2019. Bumpus has 2 EPs on iTunes, “He Will Take Care of You” and her recent release, “God Bless the Child,” paying tribute to Billie Holiday in 2020. She has been featured in several Bay Area productions. The show is part of 42nd Street Moon’s paid virtual ticketed MoonBeams series. The next production, “Don’t Touch See Holiday, Page B2
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Jeremy Kreamer is taking over the Orpheus West Choir.
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VALLEJO — Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord plans to reopen with local and state approval to members and season pass holders, Thursday and Friday, then to the general public for Memorial Day weekend. For the first time since October 2019, Hurricane Harbor Concord will operate at reduced attendance levels, in accordance with state reopening guidelines for theme parks and waterparks, utilizing a reservation system. The park will also implement safety measures already in use at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo and other Six Flags parks across
North America. “As the temperatures rise and summer quickly approaches, we know our guests are anxious to visit Hurricane Harbor to cool off and enjoy the incredible experiences Six Flags is known for,” Park President Janine Durette said in a press release. “Just as we have done successfully at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, we are looking forward to providing a safe and fun outdoor environment for Northern California families to spend time together.” “This is a great day for our team,” Hurricane Harbor Concord Park Director Paul Kimura said in a press rerelease. “They are ready to get back to See Harbor, Page B2
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VACAVILLE — Vacaville Ballet will perform its first virtual ballet in June. “Nightmare Before Nutcracker” will stream June 12-13. “We have never done a virtual ballet before,” Artistic Director Cassandra Kamakeeaina wrote in an email. “In the ballet world, we are quite accustomed to our consistent and predictable routine. This has definitely been a growing opportunity for not only the dancers, but everyone involved as well.” Kamakeeaina wrote she can gauge everything in her life by what season it was in ballet. That’s not the case now. “Not only will we not hear the applause after each scene while recording, but we are not even able to film in our home theater. We have to rent equipment to transform one of the studios into a stage,” she wrote. She credited board president
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Dancers rehearse a scene in 2013 for Vacaville Ballet Theatre’s “Nightmare Before Nutcracker” at the Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre. Meghann Rust with researching and tackling much of the needed information with regard to the filming and streaming. Kamakeeaina said Rust, and other volunteers, have given selflessly and thought proactively during the past year.
It has been a team effort to keep Vacaville Ballet strong during the pandemic, she wrote. “Simply speaking, we have an amazing treasurer on the board, Kristen Pucher, who was actuSee Ballet, Page B2
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“This year has been a bit of a nightmare for many in various ways and we felt it could be more relatable,”Kamakeeaina wrote. It debuted in 2013 and the group performed it again the next season before retiring it to bring the community the much-loved, traditional “Nutcracker.” “Having not been able to perform ‘Nutcracker’ this past year, we thought it appropriate to do this for our virtual performance to still give us the ‘Nutcracker’ feel we have become accustomed to each December while still resonating with the ‘nightmare’ year we have adjusted through,” she wrote. The show also lends itself to being staged in a studio with a much darker palette and less scenery. The roles also require more character work, which can be appreciated more being filmed up close. In order to keep the cast minimal, Kamakeeaina cast current company members rather than having the usual
From Page B1 ally one of the founding company members,” Kamakeeaina wrote. “She is obviously invested and very good at what she does. In addition to her budgeting gifts.” There has been an emphasis on keeping the dancers motivated and continually growing despite not having a normal season. The company did some virtual intensives last summer. “We had many dancers accepted into numerous prestigious programs and sadly were not able to attend,” Kamakeeaina wrote. “I have been thoroughly impressed by their continued efforts despite all they have gone through at such a pivotal time on their development and training. They inspire me to keep going,” “Nightmare Before Nutcracker” is a combination of “Nutcracker” and Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas.”
Kreamer From Page B1 and quarantine, I think it’s important to remember why we are coming to music and to remind the choir to have fun and enjoy the process of rehearsal.” Barthelmess taught Kreamer four years at Will C. Wood High School. Kreamer belonged to the Sylvan Singers and the Sylvan Choir, conducted by Barthelmess all four years. Kreamer was a member of the Tintinabulist Bell Choir, also directed by Barthelmess, in his senior year. “You can imagine the
amount of knowledge I gained from him during those years and beyond,” Kreamer wrote. “In high school, Mr. B. unlocked the door to my love of classical music and, of course, choral singing. I was used to singing in groups because of my experience with musical theater. However, nothing is more satisfying or beautiful than the magic and art of a welltrained choir.” He credits Barthelmess for honing the skills of talented high school singers and turning them into a polished and sophisticated chamber choir. Barthelmess formed the Orpheus West Chamber Choir when he retired from high school teaching.
open auditions. This allowed her to cast more easily, having already worked with the dancers. Kamakeeaina is the mother of four children. Two are of school age. “Considering I can only teach ballet students after they get out of school, that only allows me to be home with my children during school hours, making home schooling even more appealing so I am able to spend time with them,” she wrote. A good attitude helps. “I try to not focus on the challenges and try to see the positives and realize how lucky we are to be able to do what we do,” she wrote. This will be the first Vacaville Ballet show since 2019. Last year’s spring production was canceled due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. The board decided the dancers needed a production in 2021. “Rather than finagle a production we felt would lower the bar for our organization, we agreed to try something new and in the process learn to adapt to a different format that may
Kreamer studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, earning his degree in vocal performance. He continues to study voice. He enjoys classical music, singing opera, art song and, of course, his first love, musical theater. “I learned from Mr. B. how to be an effective leader, teacher and music director,” Kreamer wrote. “His brilliant use of analogies and metaphors to describe the exact sound he wants from his choir will forever be an inspiration. I just hope to be able to continue his passion in instilling his love of music to the community at large.” Kreamer was 8 when he started in musical theater
very well be useful to the dancers in their future of performing. Their growth is a driving factor,” Kamakeeaina wrote. She said she feels “incredibly fortunate” that Vacaville Ballet continues. “As difficult as it has been to survive as the arts have taken a pretty brutal hit as they are arguably not considered essential, many have had to close their doors and ours are still open,” Kamakeeaina wrote. “A youth ballet company can seem like a petty thing to focus on among all the other issues our world has been facing but it matters to our youth. They were stripped of everything and expected to be resilient and push through,” she wrote. “My teacher heart is so proud and amazed by the grace they have walked in through this last year. The fine arts are essential to the human mind and soul. If they can not only survive, but flourish, humanity will be just fine.” For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://vacaville balletcompany.org/nbn.
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Guests will use social distancing guidelines as Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Concord will open later this month.
Harbor From Page B1 work and do what they love, and after more than a year and a half of being away, we are thrilled to be able to welcome back our guests to enjoy our worldclass slides and water attractions.” All members, season pass holders and guests with a single-day or group ticket will need to make a reservation at www.sixflags.com/reserve. Guests who buy single-day tickets will be able to make reservations during the purchase process. Masks will be required to be worn by team members and all guests over the age of 2. Masks will not be required on
after seeing a production of “Annie” done by the Fairfield Civic Theater. “I went home and slowly plunked out the notes to ‘Tomorrow’ on the piano as I remembered it from what I heard onstage,” he wrote. “My mom saw in me a talent for music and so she signed me up for a production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and the rest is history.” Kreamer was asked to play the role of Jason in the musical “Falsettos” when he was 13. “It was one of my first times performing with a professional theater in Walnut Creek and then shortly after with another company in San Francisco,” he shared in an
waterslides, water attractions or in pools. Contactless IR thermal imaging will be used to screen temperatures of guests and team members prior to entry. Modified menus and so on-to -be -lau nched mobile food ordering will help facilitate touchless transactions. Restroom staff will be available to disinfect each stall and sink area on a frequent basis. Multiple alcoholbased hand-sanitizer stations will be located throughout the park. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord features more than 22 rides and attractions like Break Point Plunge and Splashwater Island. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.
email. “I had mostly done children’s theater before then, and to be able to work with adult professional actors and singers was an experience I’ll never forget. “The work ethic, professionalism and talent in those actors set the bar for what I wanted to strive for as a performer. Not to mention, the show itself is brilliant, beautiful and very dear to my heart.” Kreamer is also directing two youth productions for June: “Seussical Kids” and “Once on This Island Jr.” If anyone is interested in joining Orpheus, send an email to info@ orpheuswest.com.
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Kudos for vaccine organizing I’m a Kaiser Permanente member who received both Moderna vaccines for Covid-19 at the fairgrounds in Vallejo. When I arrived, I was bummed that so many cars were there, figuring it would take forever. Wow! Major kudos to whoever was involved in planning, organizing and administering the vaccine events at the fairgrounds. I think it took more time to wait my 15 minutes post injection than it did getting through the line and get injected. I remain highly impressed. Cindy L. MacDonald Suisun City
Feckless FSUSD needs to be dissolved It’s springtime. The breezes are blowing, the Giants are in first place and the Fairfield-Suisun School District governing board is asking its members to be rubber stamps with no questions being asked. In a year where the discourse of the board has been intolerant and downright condescending whenever Trustee Ana Petero asks a question, questions from Trustee Helen Tilley are treated with respect and dignity. Why not just dissolve the board and allow members of the administration to do whatever they want? Why waste the time and money
holding board meetings if no discourse will be allowed? President Jonathan Richardson has transformed this board into a rubber stamp for whatever the administration wants. The majority of the board members just sit there, pat themselves on the back and nod their heads. Since we are in recall season as well, why not recall the entire board (minus Petero) and start with a fresh board, because these empty chairs sure as heck are not representing anyone in the community. They are just looking out for their own selves. Eric Campbell Fairfield
Point of order at School Board session in Fairfield The Fairfield-Suisun School District meeting Thursday was a prime example of what happens when you try to silence Trustee Ana Petero. The board early in the meeting made a rule to not allow questions or discussion on the agenda. All the board could do was either approve or disapprove motions. It was a blatant move made in order to mute Petero since she is the only board member speaking up for the minority students of the district. As the meeting progressed, it devolved into Trustee Craig Wilson bringing up points of order as fast as he could in order to try to keep some kind of semblance of sanity. They shouldn’t have tried to silence Petero; they just made themselves
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Circus back in town with recall Just when we get rid of one orangefaced clown, up pops a white-haired clown, John Cox, complete with circus animals. A big brown bear is supposed to demonstrate that Cox is strong, not beautiful. The fact of the matter is Cox lost his election bid for California governor to Gavin Newsom, so now he is making California taxpayers pay for his prior inadequate campaign and loss. Cox has to face the reality that on his best day he could not do the job of governor. The real question is will the fake magic tricks, colored balloons, flowers that squirt water in your face ever stop with these Republicans? When they lose their election, they get 1.5 million voters to sign a petition for recall just because the governor is a Democrat. Think about that – 1.5 million voter petition signatures out of 22 million registered voters can force a recall election that will cost California taxpayers approximately $81 million to as much as $400 million by one estimate. It’s not fair to the 39 million California residents, most of whom voted for Gavin Newsom and will again. Ric Wright Suisun City
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Boosted by California’s huge budget surplus, Newsom plays Santa Claus to California voters
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ger’s communications t’s Christmas in May and California Gov. Gavin strategist in 2003. “This helps Newsom is playing Santa Newsom with the recall.” Claus. The tree where all But there’s one potential his gift-wrapped packages downside, Stutzman adds. are piled is the state vault. “When you’re spending so The vault is overflowing like much money, it highlights never before. who’s not being paid, and you Santa is flying around can become vulnerable.” California promising expenOne example: The highestGeorge Skelton income sive presents to voters who taxpayers who built very likely will be deciding in a fall most of the gargantuan surplus. recall election whether to They’re not getting any of Newsom’s keep or toss him. so-called tax rebate and had every “It’s easier being Santa Claus than reason to expect that they would the Grim Reaper,” notes Democratic under the law. consultant Steve Maviglio, who was This isn’t an argument about the Gov. Gray Davis’ communications merits of what Newsom proposed – director when he was recalled in $600 “rebate” checks for people 2003 and replaced with Republican earning less than $75,000 annually – Arnold Schwarzenegger. but a question concerning whether it Davis was forced to play the Grim fits within the letter of the law. Reaper. That’s when the vault was It certainly doesn’t mesh with the draining and the state budget badly spirit of Proposition 4, which voters leaking red ink. overwhelmingly approved in 1979, a “We were cutting human services follow-up to their enactment of and education programs right and property tax-cutting Proposition left,” Maviglio recalls. “That’s why we 13 the year before. Proposition 4 was angered many Democrats in the commonly called the Gann Limit, Legislature. We also angered the right named for its sponsor, Paul Gann, who by raising the vehicle license fee and was a co-author of Proposition 13. reinstating other fees that we had cut. Under the Gann initiative, state “Newsom’s situation is just the spending was limited by inflation and opposite. He can dole out money population growth. And if the limit beyond anyone’s expectations.” was reached, the law decreed that the Newsom on Monday reported an surplus money “shall be returned” to eye-popping, unprecedented projected taxpayers “by a revision of tax rates state budget surplus of $75.7 billion. or fee schedules.” The law was later Of that, $38 billion is discretionary amended to split the surplus general fund play money. Most of the 50-50 between taxpayers and schools. rest, $26.6 billion, is targeted for Only once before, in 1987, has the K-12 schools and community colleges. limit been reached and a rebate Roughly $11 billion will be dumped triggered. Republican Gov. George into a rainy day fund or spent on Deukmejian and the Democrat-condebt repayment. trolled Legislature reached a On top of that, the state expects to compromise within both the letter and receive $26 billion in stimulus largess spirit of the law. from the federal government. Everyone who filed a tax return – But who really knows? A year ago, whether they didn’t pay any tax or the Newsom administration was were in the top 1% of earners – got a projecting a $54-billion deficit rebate. Single people got checks of at because of the pandemic. Turns out, least $32 and couples $64. Above that, upper-middle-class and wealthy people received rebates equal to 15% taxpayers had a good year and paid of their tax liability, up to a maximum more taxes than state of $118 for a single person and experts expected. $236 for couples. “Politicians love giving away Something for everyone. Demomoney,” says Republican consultant cratic leaders objected, but there was Rob Stutzman, who was Schwarzeneg- a Republican governor – a big differ-
ence from today’s one-party rule. Then-Controller Gray Davis made sure the checks were mailed in time for Christmas. Newsom estimates that the state is spending $16 billion above the Gann Limit and is proposing that $8 billion be “rebated.” Tax filers earning between $30,000 and $75,000 would receive a $600 check. People earning less than $30,000 already have gotten $600 checks from a previous state stimulus program. All people earning less than $75,000 with a dependent would receive an additional $500. Newsom called it “the largest tax rebate in U.S. history.” But this is more like another spending program – a stimulus program – than a tax rebate. A rebate is when you buy something – or pay a tax – and get back a portion. Newsom said two-thirds of Californians will receive the checks, which means one-third will be frozen out. The top fifth of taxpayers provide nearly 90% of the state income tax, which accounts for two-thirds of the general fund revenue. There’ll be no rebate for them. That wasn’t what voters were told when they approved the Gann Limit. “This isn’t a tax rebate as much as it is a tax transfer,” says Dan Schnur, a USC and UC Berkeley political communications instructor who once was a Republican operative. “The constitutional grounds are questionable. It’s a lawsuit waiting to happen.” But Newsom’s budget writers say that the Gann language is broad and the governor’s proposal “satisfies” the law. “It says the surplus has to be returned to taxpayers,” Finance Department spokesman H.D. Palmer says. “It doesn’t stipulate how you do that.” The governor believes he can do that by playing Santa for those most in need. Fine. Just don’t pretend it’s a rebate. Political columnist George Skelton has covered government and politics for nearly 60 years and for The Los Angeles Times since 1974.
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Be more understanding about stepchildren’s behavior Dear Annie: I have she has come over. In been married to my that time, the youngest husband for three years. turned 18 and moved in We own a home together with her. We live separate family lives. I’m not and live a nice life. He welcome or invited to had been single for holidays or birthdays. about eight years before I come from a meeting me. He had two divorced family, and other serious relationships with women who Annie Lane regardless of my feelhis children didn’t like. ings about my parents’ Dear Annie His youngest, 16, lived spouses, I am respectwith us for two years and made ful of my parents’ relationships life hard. He didn’t follow rules, and homes. My husband doesn’t care. He says we are in a relaand he clearly didn’t like me. As a result, his married adult tionship with each other, not the kids. But to me, I can’t imagine daughter has been very disrespectful to me in our home. his leaving me on Christmas It got so bad that I told my every year or sneaking – fasthusband she isn’t welcome if forward – to his grandchildren’s she can’t be respectful. It’s birthday parties. been over a year now since Would it make more sense
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to move on because I would never be happy with this, or is it worth sticking out in hopes the girls will change? — His Children Hate Me Dear His Children Hate Me: If you just wait for his children to change, and you don’t change yourself or do some introspection as to why they treat you the way they do, then things will not change. Saying that your 16-year-old stepson was disrespectful and didn’t follow rules is not really understanding adolescents. Of course, respect is always the goal of parenting a teenager, but cutting them a little slack when they are trying to find their way from childhood to adulthood is also very impor-
tant. Instead of interpreting his refusal to follow rules as a direct attack on you, consider that he’s trying to figure himself out. Remember, you are the adult. The more understanding and empathy you can bring, the more receptive they will be to reconciliation. Try to put yourself in his and your stepdaughters’ shoes. Someone has to extend the olive branch. Be the bigger person for the sake of your marriage and – fast-forward – for the wonderful family and grandkids you will celebrate holidays with together. Dear Annie: Unfortunately, like a lot of people, I have sent out too many sympathy cards this past year. And many families opting for no visitation and
sometimes even no services, it’s hard to come up with something other than flowers or food. I have copied an idea from a friend when my own mother passed away years ago. I now include stamps with my card. You can buy forever stamps for around $10. They fit nicely in a card and are very practical and useful. Plus, they last “forever,” so people can use them as they’re needed. — Sympathy Stamps Dear Stamps: What a great idea. Thank you for sharing! Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com.
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Today’s birthday You’re as committed as anyone to becoming better, stronger, smarter and wiser. Can you help it if the path to those things happens to cut through some very pleasurable territory? If it doesn’t feel like you’re working quite hard enough for the cosmic bounty that comes to you, your philanthropy will shore up the difference! Virgo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 19, 3, 33 and 40.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Feelings are waves. They rise into an identifiable shape and then hit the shore and go back to being part of the big ocean of emotion. Don’t fear the feeling. It’s just another form for energy to be for a while. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It is said that good stories seldom come from happy experiences. So it is with bittersweet sentiment that the muses announce this day as pleasant to experience, if lacking the ingredients of a good tale. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). No explaining. People with the experience don’t need an explanation, and to the inexperienced, it’s equally useless. Action will be the teacher, the lesson and the homework. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You play many roles throughout the course of the day, all of which reflect you. Just don’t forget that you’re the actor and not the part. If the choice you made isn’t working, you have the freedom to play it different. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). In a moment of complete relaxation, an answer will come to you accompanied by all the relief and satisfaction of finding a set of lost keys. Indeed, this will unlock future doors. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The emotions and intent of an action are intrinsic to the alchemical properties of its result. The same action taken for love will have a different result if done from a place of fear. You’ll see evidence of the principle today. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When dealing with distracted people (and it’s safe to say that most people you’ll deal with today will have an attention deficit), assume that you must capture their attention several times throughout the interaction. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Complaining comes easily to most. Just about anyone can describe a problem. The next steps – brainstorming solutions, settling on a few to try, gaining the cooperation of others, etc. – are for the advanced corps. That’s you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You like to be clear about your reasons for doing things, especially the things that scare you. Consider that maybe “because it scares me” is reason enough to do a thing. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll find that you don’t have to change everything just because you now understand something you didn’t before. Instead, you’ll adapt your style to fit your new understanding. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Wanting shapes perspective. Every possible route to the wanted thing gets enlarged, while everything that’s not the wanted thing shrivels and shrinks. Wanting something very badly warps the worldview in equal measure. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The theories that work out on the page but don’t work out in real life can be considered exercises or games, not serious contenders. Actual results trump theory every time. CELEBRITY PROFILES: Megan Fox has several new projects coming out in the months ahead, including the horror film “Till Death” about a woman handcuffed to her dead husband. Fox is a Venus-ruled Taurus who had her eye on the acting life since watching the “The Wizard of Oz” as a child. Born under a Leo moon, her creativity is ever-expanding. Mars and Neptune in Capricorn lend grit, business sense and an ambitious, competitive nature. Write Holiday Mathis at HolidayMathis.com.
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ay is Mental Health Awareness month and never was there a better time to open up a dialogue about how stress, anxiety and depression can affect our lives as we all cope with the fallout from a pandemic. If you are feeling anxious, one tip is to set a routine and stick with it, according to Toni Perez, a mental health technician at NorthBay Healthcare. “It’s like an action plan for your day, week or month. It’s an easy way to build more predictability into your life, which helps to decrease uncertainty and therefore anxiety,” she said. “Another action plan you might consider – while increasing your understanding of mental health – is to become certified in mental health first aid. Just like CPR, mental health first aid’s goal is to teach as many people as possible how to safely support someone in the midst of a serious mental health issue.” This international program is centered around an action plan called ALGEE, which stands for Access for risk of suicide or harm; Listen nonjudgmentally; Give reassurance and information; Encourage appropriate professional help; and Encourage selfhelp and other support strategies. Mental health first aid training is often offered free of charge for anyone
in the community, Perez noted. Both the youth- and adult-focused courses teach skills to empower and equip individuals with the knowledge and confidence needed to support a friend, family member or co-worker who may be experiencing a mental health condition or crisis such as being suicidal. If the training sounds interesting, you can learn more by visiting https:// www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org. There are other ways to boost your own mental health, offered by Mental Health America. They may include keeping a journal so you can track times when you felt grateful and noting the tasks you were able to accomplish each day. Has something been bothering you? Let it all out in the journal. Writing about upsetting experiences can reduce symptoms of depression. Then, send a thank you note – not for a material item, but to let someone know why you appreciate them. Written expressions of gratitude are linked to increased happiness. Making plans for a getaway may also give you a mental lift. Whether a camping trip or beach or lake getaway, the act of making plans can give you something to look forward to. Planning ahead for the week’s lunches or picking out your clothes for the workweek is another way to add control to your life. You’ll also save some time in the mornings, which can reduce stress. Do we need to add new activi-
ties to get more pleasure in life? Not always. Maybe it’s a good idea to soak up the joy in the ones we’ve already got. Trying to be optimistic doesn’t mean ignoring the uglier sides of life, according to Mental Health America. It just means focusing on the positive as much as possible. It’s also helpful to practice forgiveness – even if it means forgiving that person who cut you off during your commute. People who forgive have better mental health and report being more satisfied with their lives. It might also help to work some omega-3 fatty acids into your diet. They are linked to decreased rates of depression and schizophrenia, among their many benefits. Fish oil supplements work, but eating your omega-3s in foods like wild salmon, flaxseeds or walnuts also helps build healthy gut bacteria. Try to keep your room on the chilly side at night, which will help you get a good night’s sleep. The optimal temperature for sleep is between 60 and 67 degrees. Finally, spend some time with furry friends. Experts know that time spent with animals lowers the stress hormone of cortisol and boosts oxytocin, which stimulates feelings of happiness. If you don’t have a pet, hang out with a friend who does. That bit of social contact with others should also help boost your mood. Sally Wyatt is the public relations coordinator for NorthBay Healthcare.
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Spotlight on Travis A1C Keba R. Walker 60 Security Forces Squadron Hometown: Dallas, Texas Duty title: Installation Entry Controller Time at Travis: 9 months Family: Jada Walker (spouse) Goals: Complete psychology degree Hobbies: Playing basketball and collecting shoes Greatest achievement: Still pending
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Dental squadron takes a bite out of Covid-19 TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — With more than 270,000 beneficiaries in the network and active duty airmen as the priority, the 60th Dental Squadron had to figure out a way to provide comprehensive dental services during Covid-19. Prior to the pandemic, the squadron performed roughly 140 appointments a day, but with minimal manning, support has shifted from all beneficiaries in the local area to only supporting active duty Airmen on base ensuring they are ready to deploy. “Readiness is who we are and what we need to be as a force,” said Tech. Sgt. Vanessa Powell-Davis, 60th Dental Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of customer service. “Dental care is important to have the warfighter ready. We want to ensure any dental issues are solved before an airman deploys.” The squadron now services a max capacity of 70 servicemembers a day. The Dental Squadron is currently restricted to urgent care and annual readiness exams. Eligible patients with dental emergencies to include acute severe pain, bleeding, significant swelling or trauma may call the dental clinic for a screening appointment during duty hours at 423-7008.
DGMC offers walk-in sports physicals TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — David Grant U.S. Air Force Medical Center is open all children and teems who are empaneled at the hospital and need a sports physical prior to this summer. The hospital has scheduled a walk-in sports physical clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 22 at the Family Medicine Residency Clinic. People who seek a sports physical should enter at the hospital’s south entrance. Those who seek sports physicals need to bring the physical form provided by their school. The athlete and his or her parent or guardian should complete the form ahead of time. The forms will not be available on site. Patients who are younger than 18 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. — Daily Republic wire reports
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An MH-60S sits on the deck of a contracted salvage vessel off the coast of Yokosuka, Japan, March 18, having just been pulled from a depth of 19,075 feet by Naval Sea Systems Command Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), at the request of the Navy Safety Center to facilitate
accident investigation. The depth, a SUPSALV record, achieved using the ROV CURV 21 (painted yellow in background), deep ocean lift line and heave compensated Fly Away Dive System (red equipment behind helicopter).
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record-breaking Naval deep-sea salvage operation Staff Sgt. Christian Conrad
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TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — Representatives from Travis Air Force Base aided the U.S. Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command recover a downed Navy MH-60S helicopter from a depth of 19,075 feet off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, March 18. The helicopter, a twin engine Sikorsky Seahawk, crashed into the Pacific Ocean last year while operating from the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19). The air crew was able to escape the MH-60S before it sank and no lives were lost in the accident. The 60th Aerial Port Squadron was responsible for transporting a battery of deep-sea salvaging equipment from Travis to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, where the salvaging operations were staged. “In total, we palletized and transported a little more than half a million pounds of equipment across the Pacific Ocean,” said Richard Salek, 60th APS Air Freight Operations manager. “In addition to our squadron’s contributions to the effort, we also worked closely with the 21st and 22nd Airlift Squadrons to ensure we got the equipment to where it needed to be when it needed
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Airmen from the 60th Aerial Port Squadron load deep-sea salvage equipment onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Travis Air Force Base, March 4. to be there.” The salvage operation broke the world depth record for an aircraft recovery, where at a depth of 19,075 feet, the force exerted on the salvaging equipment was 8,503 pounds per square inch. For Salek’s team, though, world record-breaking is a part of the job description. “Our folks put their noses to the grindstone every day,” he said. “Whether it’s moving deep-sea salvage equipment or
Covid-19 supplies or household goods for our airmen, we take pride in knowing we’re the go-to when people need to move things and move them fast.” Senior Airman Christopher Moreno, 60th APS ramp operations specialist, participated in the palletizing of the salvage equipment and said although the work he did felt like just another mission in the moment, the significance of his contribution wasn’t lost on him.
“I think even though we all sometimes get sucked into a ‘just another day’-type of work flow, and we don’t always see the difference we make, I’m nevertheless grateful to have been a part of it and helped the Navy accomplish their mission as well.” After the recovery, the salvage vessel proceeded to Fleet Activities Yokosuka where the MH-60S was offloaded for transport back to the United States. “As a whole, this operation was fast-paced and entirely successful,” said Bryan Blake, NAVSEA’s Salvage and Diving Deep Ocean Program manager. “The capability to recover the airframe and make it available to determine the cause of the accident is a huge plus in helping to ensure Naval Aviation safety.” Joint operations like these help not only the sister services involved, but the entire Department of Defense as well, Salek said. “There’s always a certain amount of static when working with different branches, but the more time we spend with them, the easier and more seamless future operations become,” he said. “Working with NAVSEA was a big boon for our squadron, and not only for us, but for the execution of the larger DoD mission, too.”
Nurse: Laughter among the best medicines Jacob Moore
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Most people have heard the phrase “laughter is the best medicine,” but Air Force Col. Jacqueline Killian has the scientific proof to back it up. Killian, a senior nurse scientist for the 711th Human Performance Wing, at WrightPatterson Air Force Base, Ohio, focused her 2015 Ph.D. research at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, on using laughter yoga as an intervention to mitigate the effects of stress on students at university. Laughter yoga, she said, is not what people may think of when they think of traditional yoga. Laughter yoga, popularized by Dr. Madan Kataria in the 1990s and early 2000s, is a combination of laughter exercises interspersed with pranayama, or the practice of breath control in yoga. “The yogic aspect doesn’t have to do with yoga poses, it
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Air Force 1st Lt. Nick Wendt, 492nd Fighter Squadron weapon systems officer, laughs after exiting an aircraft at Lask Air Base, Poland, April 23. has to do with yogic breathing,” Killian said. Killian monitored the students, all military officers, and graduate students from programs throughout USU, before, during, and after the introduction of laughter yoga, and the results spoke, or perhaps laughed, for themselves. “I asked participants before,
at the two-week mark, and one month out about their perceived stress levels and resilience,” Killian said. “I also used the Positive and Negative Affect scale and monitored for depression and anxiety.” The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule is one of the most widely used scales to
measure mood or emotion. The scale is comprised of 20 items, with 10 items measuring positive affect (e.g., excited, inspired) and 10 items measuring negative affect (e.g., upset, afraid). Each item is rated on a five-point scale, ranging from 1 (very slightly or not at all) to 5 (extremely), to measure the extent to which the affect has been experienced over a specific time. She also asked the participants open-ended questions to find out what they thought may be changing because of the laughter yoga. That was the most surprising part for her. “Some of them reported that they were sleeping better, that they were drinking less alcohol or caffeine, or that they were exercising more,” Killian said. “Some reported that family members or colleagues even commented about how much better their attitude was or how much happier See Laughter, Page B7
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Laughter From Page B6 they seemed. It was almost like participating in the laughter yoga gave them permission to take care of themselves better.” Among the other results the participants reported were decreased stress levels and increased resilience. “Over time, once we analyzed the data, we found that just participating in laughter yoga four times, twice a week for two weeks, actually did decrease their perceived stress levels and their negative affect, and it improved their resilience scores and their positive affect, Killian said. Killian explained that laughter has the dual benefits of being free and easy. It also isn’t time-consuming. “Laughter is a super easy thing to do. We can all laugh, but I think we get stuck focusing on lists of things we have to do, bills we have to pay, tasks that are required at work. We have
this constant list of things in our minds that don’t allow our minds to rest,” she said. “If we just took a minute to try to laugh, even if you’re fake laughing, it engages the diaphragm, which is where our vagus nerve sits.” This, she said, is where the science of laughing and its health benefits come into play. “The vagus nerve activates your parasympathetic nervous system, the ‘rest and digest’ part of your nervous system, which is the opposite of the ‘fight or flight’ part of your nervous system so, essentially, you’re telling your body to relax when you laugh,” said Killian. “If you do that once or twice a day, share a laugh with a friend or a coworker, you immediately feel a sensation of relaxation in your body, whether you’re conscious of it or not. It counteracts the chronic stress response.” That means there’s a physiological reason that you feel better when you laugh. “It’s good for your respiratory system, your autonomic nervous system and your mind,” Killian said.
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hy do we keep not to do. I’m writing making mistakes from bad experiences. (sometimes fatal) Falling has been when we know better? So the worst. I turn sudoften they are automatic. denly without thinking, Even when it is no try to move too fast and longer appropriate. lose control. I have fallen several The “old-habit mind” times, even after spendhas said that I’ve done ing more than a week Murray Bass it before and can still in balance classes and do it. Wrong! Plan to live writing three columns on I guess the idea behind “The Matter of Balance” class. this column is to get you, my I think it is because our bodies readers, to be more careful than and minds are conditioned in I have been. Don’t let those old certain ways over time to adjust habits get you into trouble. I’m to life’s changes. But our bodies going to try to do better and and minds don’t forget those think before acting. habits. We have learned to do I’m curious about experiences things without thinking. So if we you or family members might aren’t “thinking,” the old habits have had. I would be happy to take control. hear from you. Maybe we can It isn’t just physical activihelp each other stay safe. ties, either. Probably the areas On the other hand, sometimes we are most vulnerable to the your body tries to tell you that effects of old habits are eating you need to do something differand drinking. ent. I’d like to believe that it’s the If you are diabetic and you case with my current desire for have always loved sweets, there chili at mealtime. is a good chance you will cheat I just can’t seem to get enough. and eat sweets. You tell yourself I have had chili and cornbread that a little bit can’t hurt. Oh, yes at least a half dozen times in the it can, but you do it anyway. past two weeks. Maybe it’s the With me, it’s salt. I absolutely beans. Have I needed that fiber do not add salt to meals served from the beans? here at the Terrace, but I do eat What are some of the good very salty prepared foods when chili places? Huckleberries; Mel’s I know I shouldn’t. More on this Diner, serves it with big cornanother time. bread; Denny’s, serves it the Drinking, too. We know way you want it – I like cheese it is bad for us but we do it and onions on the side; Benicia anyway. Until we can no longer Grill II, no cornbread but control the habit. plenty of tortilla chips and some There are simple solutions if other choices. we take action early enough, if I have three different brands we think before we act. of canned chili. My daughWe need to replace the old, ter wanted to see which one I now dangerous, habits with new liked the best. ones that counter the old dangerThere may be something to ous ones. Try to make them as this fiber idea. I also have baked pleasant or more pleasant than pork and refried beans. the old, now dangerous ones. I’ll let you know the results of We need to do things with the canned chili contest. people we enjoy being with, who Murray Bass of Fairfield can do not bend to the old habits. Obviously, I am not the perfect be reached at 720-5139 or mzb602@gmail.com. example of what to do and what
drop off holiday cupcakes, although Fallon While on her deathwas too sick to eat them. bed a few weeks ago, When Williams arrived, Mary Fallon made sure Chandler welcomed her to order a cake. in to see Fallon, who Fallon understood she was sleeping. wouldn’t live to see it delivWilliams sat on the ered to her friend, Fran side of Fallon’s bed, Williams, who celebrated talking to her about how her 50th wedding annimuch joy she brought versary Saturday with her everyone and how much husband, Jim. But Fallon her friendship had meant. was determined to make Before Williams the couple feel special, left, Fallon opened her said her daughter, Mary deep blue eyes, grabbed Ellen Chandler. her hand and told her “She would be sleeping she loved her. for 23 hours,” Chandler Within 48 hours of that said. “When she would meeting, Fallon died – wake up, she would say on March 22, Chandler ‘You need to make sure said. She was 83 and Courtesy Fran Williams/The Virginian-Pilot/TNS Fran’s cake gets there.’ ” had been suffering from The baker, Michelle Fran and Jim Williams hold the cake their congestive heart failure Schneider, said she had friend Mary Fallon sent them for their 50th and arthritis. never received such a wedding anniversary. When the baker called thoughtful request, espeFran and Jim Williams cially not from someone on pain medication and last week to tell them she planned to deliver a in hospice care. cake for their 50th wedding anniversary, they “It was the most special cake I have made in had no idea who sent it. a long time,” Schneider said. They were shocked to learn the cake had Fallon and Williams developed a bond shortly been sent from the grave, Williams said. She after meeting years ago at Prince of Peace Cath- tears up every time she retells the story. olic Church in Chesapeake. They were the type “I couldn’t compute it,” Williams said. “Her of friends who would treat each other to lunch knowing how much it would mean to me that she during their birthday weeks. did that – that’s a fantastic friend.” Williams said Fallon was quite the characThe fondant cake looked like a stack of books ter and loved to make people laugh. Fallon, who that said “The Williams Collection 1970-2021.” volunteered at her church’s food pantry, dressed Each book was designed to tell a story in costumes every holiday – she had a closet about the couple. full of them. The first book had a logo from Old Dominion When Fallon moved into an assisted living University where the couple met. The second facility about three years ago, she continued to said Atlanta, for the Braves – Jim’s favorite try to lift people’s spirits with her holiday ward- baseball team. The third book had wedding robe. For Easter, she dressed as a bunny and rings and a cross. handed out candy to residents. The fourth book had two bows to symbolWhen the Covid-19 pandemic began, visitors ize the couple’s daughters, and the next one were no longer allowed inside. Chandler said had four ladybugs for their grandchildren and her mom aged very quickly while isolated. Fran’s favorite bug. The final book said, “We Fallon’s family and Williams would sepa- struck gold.” rately visit her outside a window, and they would Williams’ two daughters said they were planchat on their cellphones. ning to do something special for their parents’ After Fallon fell and broke her nose in Feb- wedding anniversary. ruary, Chandler decided to have her move in. But they told their parents: “We are not going Around Easter, Williams stopped by to to top that cake.”
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They fell in love with their pandemic pets; now they don’t want to leave them Tribune Content Agency FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — If you’ve been home with your pet during the pandemic, you know what’s coming. Separation anxiety. We can’t stay home forever. Soon we’ll start heading back to the office and taking vacations. Our pets will wonder where we went. And we will get that pit in our stomach, like when we left our kids at school for the first time, because we have become so attached to our faithful animals. Calls from uneasy dog owners are starting to come in to Dogstown University in Deerfield Beach, Florida, which has a dog day care center and offers overnight boarding. Owner Adam Feingold tries to cheer them up. “We are getting lots of calls from people going back to work,” Feingold said. “People want to be reassured that their dogs will not be alone. They have been attached at the hip for a year. We work it through with them.” Lindsay Beattie of Fort Lauderdale is among those getting ready to enter the post-Covid work world, but now she has two pets to consider. When the pandemic hit last year, she took in a foster puppy to keep her and her 12-year-old shih tzu mix, Doc, company. She fell in love with Moose, a purebred shih tzu who is now 18 months old, and decided to keep him. Now comes the hard part. She’s a sales manager for a multinational company who is about to start traveling again. To ease the transition, she’s been making arrangements with dog-sitters who will stay at her house while she’s gone. “The older one is happy when I leave,” Beattie said. “The younger one is like, ‘How dare you?’ That creates anxiety for me. He is so spoiled.” Lisa Laufman of Deerfield Beach also went back to the office recently, and can’t stop thinking about her kitten, Missy, adopted on Jan. 25. “I put off going back to work as long as possible,” said Laufman, a commercial insurance manager. “When I knew I had to go back, I would leave the house for a few hours at a time to get her ready. Now I go home at lunchtime to check on her. I don’t even want to go out
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Lindsay Beattie works on her computer as her new dog, Moose, hangs by her side at home in Fort Lauderdale. There’s been a rush on new pets during the pandemic with at night because I want to be with her.” Some pet owners may have gotten overly attached during quarantine. But these human-animal connections are healthy, pandemic or no pandemic, said Karyn Hoffman, a Boca Raton social worker and therapist. “As a dog lover, I understand this,” Hoffman said. “Research shows animals have a calming effect on us. If your animal is your companion, you are going to miss them when you leave the house.” The pandemic stimulated a surge of dog and cat adoptions at some shelters, especially in the early months when South Florida residents realized they were home for the long haul. In April 2020, pandemic pet-seekers adopted every dog in Palm Beach County’s main public kennel, which is typically teeming with unwanted dogs, emptying it for the first time in its history. But not every site experienced an adoption surge during Covid, as appointments were limited and fewer owners were surrendering their pets, said Cherie Wachter, spokeswoman for the Humane Society of Broward County. “While we adopted out many animals last year, the number was less than previous years for several reasons,” she said. “We
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pet owners having more time to take care of an animal, but now that many have to return to the office, there’s lots of anxiety about leaving the pets home alone. For those leaving their canines home while they go to work, Jeff Nelson of Palm Beach Dog Academy offers these transition tips: n Keep your dogs mentally stimulated when you’re with them. Give them lots of attention. Take them out in public. Teach them to sit and stay. n Make sure they get at least several good walks or playtime in the yard each day. Nelson says take
were open by appointment only, so the hundreds of people we might normally see each week were limited daily. The number of animals surrendered decreased tremendously, so there were fewer animals for people to adopt. I also think people were not moving, which is a very common reason pets are relinquished, and as such pets and their owners stayed in their homes.”
them out first thing in the morning, feed them, then walk them before work. When you come home, take them on a 10-minute walk that includes training to obey commands, have some dinner and take them out again. “The more short walks, the better,” he said. n Leave the television or radio on when you’re gone so the dogs are comforted by human voices
and hear less outside noise. n Keep an interior camera on in the house so you can watch what your pets are doing. There are even cameras now that allow “two-way conversations” and will throw your dog a treat. n Don’t leave them for more than eight hours. If you’ll be out longer, hire someone to give the dog a mid-day walk. Many pet owners who are heading back to work are heeding these suggestions. Kim Serota of Coral Springs, a reading coach for Broward schools, went back to the office in October after getting a Bernedoodle puppy, Murphy, four months earlier. “Our puppy was accustomed to having us 24-7,” Serota said. “We weren’t going places. No one was coming over.” When she went back to work and her kids back to school, Serota hired a dog walker, who walked Murphy and stayed with him for an hour. Now, the walker stays with him for a half hour, and in the coming months, Serota believes Murphy will no longer need the mid-day exercise. No matter how nervous pet owners feel, they should rest assured the animals will be just fine, therapist Karyn Hoffman said. “We’ve all gone so long without socializing and travel, the benefits to us will outweigh the separation anxiety,” she said.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS SB SERVICES LOCATED AT: 300 Railroad Ave Suisun City CA 94585 Solano Mailing Address: PO Box 2037 Suisun City CA 94585 Solano (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Sofia Birelas 7943 N Locke Road Vacaville 94588 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/ Sofia Birelas 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 May 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: MAY 11, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021001029 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00046828 Published: May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS WEST COAST CUSTOM RESTORATION AND PROJECT MANAGER LOCATED AT: 4418 Green Valley Rd., Fairfield, CA 94534, Solano Mailing Address:4418 Green Valley Rd., Fairfield, CA 94534 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) James Jones 4418 Green Valley Rd., Fairfield, 94534 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/14/2021 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/ James Jones 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 April 20, 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: APR 21, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021000865 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00046309 Published: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2021
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM JOHN HABURJAK Case Number: P050779 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: William John Haburjak A Petition for Probate has been filed by: John J. Haburjak in the Superior Court of California, County of: Solano The Petition for Probate requests that: John J. Haburjak be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: DATE: JUN. 25, 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 statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Michael J. Vogler Esq. (SBN: 284738) Vogler Law Offices, PC 5320 E. 2nd Street, Suite 10 Long Beach, CA 90803 (626) 375-5843 DR# 00046810 Published: May 16, 19, 23, 2021
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF DIRECTORS CORDELIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cordelia Fire Protection District will hold the following hearings at 6:00pm at Cordelia Fire Station 31, located at 2155 Cordelia Road, Fairfield, California. 1. On June 8, 2021 to set the rate of the Special Tax for FY 2021-2022 and receive a report of expenditures of the Special Tax revenue for FY 2020-2021. 2. On June 8, 2021 to adopt a preliminary and or final budget for FY 2021-2022. Further questions and inspection of the above documents should be directed to the CFPD at 707-864-0468. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE HEREBY INVITED TO BE PRESENT AND HEARD ON THE ABOVE ITEMS. By:_________________________________ Dave Carpenter, Fire Chief Cordelia Fire Protection District DR# 00046728 Published: May 16, 23, 30, 2021 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF FAIRFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD will hold a public hearing on the following item: TRAVIS CROSSING TIME EXTENSION – Tentative Subdivision Map (TS2021-001) and Development Review (DR2021-004) extension requests. Public hearing on request by Michael Rice, Applicant, to consider a time extension on a Planning Commission approval for a Tentative Subdivision Map and Development Review allowing the development of 79 single-family lots. The Planning Commission originally approved the project on March 13, 2019, through the adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2019-4. The previously adopted Environmental Impact Report for the Train Station Specific Plan, as modified by an addendum, address the environmental impacts of the project as required by the California Environmental Quality Act. (Planner: Meily M. Sheehan, 707-428-7474, msheehan@fairfield.ca.gov)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS MICHAEL CARROLL AND ASSOCIATES, LLC
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS MTK CONSULTING
LOCATED AT: 2056 Hillridge, Fairfield, California 94534 Solano Mailing Address: 2056 Hillridge, Fairfield, California 94534 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Michael Carroll And Associates, LLC CA Fairfield, 94534 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 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 Carroll 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 May 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: MAY 04, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021000990 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00046673 Published: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021
LOCATED AT: 197 Granada Drive Fairfield, CA 94533 Mailing Address: 197 Granada Drive Fairfield, CA 94533 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Marilyn T Kilian 197 Granada Drive Fairfield 94533 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business n a m e o r n a m e s l is t e d a b o v e o n 04/01/2021. 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/ Marilyn Therese Kilian 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 May 11, 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: MAY 12, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021001042 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00046813 Published: May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2021
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF FAIRFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD will hold a public hearing on the following item: PITTMAN ROAD COMMERCIAL ANNEXATION – Annexation (ANX2020-001). Public hearing on request by Kerri Watt on behalf of Meadow Creek Group, LLC, to consider annexing two parcels, totaling ±8.07-acres, in unincorporated Solano County off Pittman Road (APNs: 0044-080-160 and 0044-080-170) into the City of Fairfieldʼs jurisdiction. The project has been deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA per Section 15319. Annexations of Existing Facilities and Lots for Exempt Facilities. (Planner: Meily M. Sheehan, 707-428-7474, msheehan@fairfield.ca.gov) NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said public hearing will be held on WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference/videoconference, at which time and place any and all persons interested in said matters may appear and be heard. Pursuant to the Governorʼs Executive Order N-29-20 regarding public meetings during the COVID-19 emergency, the Planning Commission will not be offering an in-person meeting location for the public to the attend, and the meeting will be held by teleconference/videoconference only. Members of the public who wish to observe the meeting may watch live on Comcast Cable Channel 26, ATT U-Verse 99 or on the web at www.youtube.com/user/FFCATV/live, or may watch and participate by computer or phone by joining the Zoom meeting. Additional details and Zoom access information will be provided in the agenda for the May 26, 2021 meeting and on the Cityʼs website at: www.fairfield.ca.gov. Members of the public may participate in the public hearing in the following ways: 1. Before the meeting: Email comments to planning@fairfield.ca.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting, and they will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and included in the public record. Please be sure to include your name and the agenda item you are addressing. 2. During the meeting: When joining via Zoom, you may use the “Raise Hand” feature if using a computer, or dial *9 if using a phone, to let it be known you would like to speak. Staff will call on you for public comment at the appropriate time. For additional information, please contact the Community Development Department, City Hall, 2nd Floor or by phone at 707-428-7461. A copy of the staff reports and resolutions for this item will be available on the Cityʼs website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The City of Fairfield does not discriminate against any individual with a disability. City publications will be made available upon request in the appropriate format to persons with a disability. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact Lucia Morales, Administrative Assistant, at 707-428-7446 or lmorales@fairfield.ca.gov by 4:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting for assistance. If you challenge the above-cited item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Community Development Department, at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any party aggrieved by a decision of the Planning Commission may file an appeal within 14 business days of the decision using the appeal form available from the Community Development Department. To file an appeal, complete the form and submit it with the appropriate fee to: Community Development Department, 1000 Webster Street, 2nd Floor, Fairfield, CA 94533 no later than 14 business days from the date of this hearing. Postmarks will be accepted. DR# 00046811 Published: May 16, 2021 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF FAIRFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD will hold a public hearing on the following item: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT NOISE EXEMPTION – (Ordinance Amendment OA2021003). Public hearing on request by the City of Fairfield for Ordinance Amendment (OA2021-003) amending Section 25.1405 of Chapter 25, Article X of the Fairfield Municipal Code (also known as Noise Regulations of the City of Fairfield) to amend Exemptions to said Noise Regulations. Staff has determined that the proposed amendment to the Noise Ordinance is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, which categorically exempts Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations. (Planner Brian K. Miller, 707-428-7446, bkmiller@fairfield.ca.gov)
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said public hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference/videoconference, at which time and place any and all persons interested in said matters may appear and be heard. Pursuant to the Governorʼs Executive Order N-29-20 regarding public meetings during the COVID-19 emergency, the Planning Commission will not be offering an in-person meeting location for the public to the attend, and the meeting will be held by teleconference/videoconference only. Members of the public who wish to observe the meeting may watch live on Comcast Cable Channel 26, ATT U-Verse 99 or on the web at www.youtube.com/user/FFCATV/live, or may watch and participate by computer or phone by joining the Zoom meeting. Additional details and Zoom access information will be provided in the agenda for the May 26, 2021 meeting and on the Cityʼs website at: www.fairfield.ca.gov.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said public hearing will be held on WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference/videoconference, at which time and place any and all persons interested in said matters may appear and be heard. Pursuant to the Governorʼs Executive Order N-29-20 regarding public meetings during the COVID-19 emergency, the Planning Commission will not be offering an in-person meeting location for the public to the attend, and the meeting will be held by teleconference/videoconference only. Members of the public who wish to observe the meeting may watch live on Comcast Cable Channel 26, ATT U-Verse 99 or on the web at www.youtube.com/user/FFCATV/live, or may watch and participate by computer or phone by joining the Zoom meeting. Additional details and Zoom access information will be provided in the agenda for the May 26, 2021 meeting and on the Cityʼs website at: www.fairfield.ca.gov.
Members of the public may participate in the public hearing in the following ways: 1. Before the meeting: Email comments to planning@fairfield.ca.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting, and they will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and included in the public record. Please be sure to include your name and the agenda item you are addressing. 2. During the meeting: When joining via Zoom, you may use the “Raise Hand” feature if using a computer, or dial *9 if using a phone, to let it be known you would like to speak. Staff will call on you for public comment at the appropriate time.
Members of the public may participate in the public hearing in the following ways: 1. Before the meeting: Email comments to planning@fairfield.ca.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting, and they will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and included in the public record. Please be sure to include your name and the agenda item you are addressing. 2. During the meeting: When joining via Zoom, you may use the “Raise Hand” feature if using a computer, or dial *9 if using a phone, to let it be known you would like to speak. Staff will call on you for public comment at the appropriate time.
For additional information, please contact the Community Development Department, City Hall, 2nd Floor or by phone at 707-428-7461. A copy of the staff reports and resolutions for this item will be available on the Cityʼs website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
For additional information, please contact the Community Development Department, City Hall, 2nd Floor or by phone at 707-428-7461. A copy of the staff reports and resolutions for this item will be available on the Cityʼs website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
The City of Fairfield does not discriminate against any individual with a disability. City publications will be made available upon request in the appropriate format to persons with a disability. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact Lucia Morales, Administrative Assistant, at 707-428-7446 or lmorales@fairfield.ca.gov by 4:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting for assistance.
The City of Fairfield does not discriminate against any individual with a disability. City publications will be made available upon request in the appropriate format to persons with a disability. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact Lucia Morales, Administrative Assistant, at 707-428-7446 or lmorales@fairfield.ca.gov by 4:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting for assistance.
If you challenge the above-cited item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Community Development Department, at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any party aggrieved by a decision of the Planning Commission may file an appeal within 14 business days of the decision using the appeal form available from the Community Development Department. To file an appeal, complete the form and submit it with the appropriate fee to: Community Development Department, 1000 Webster Street, 2nd Floor, Fairfield, CA 94533 no later than 14 business days from the date of this hearing. Postmarks will be accepted. DR# 00046708 Published: May 16, 2021
If you challenge the above-cited item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Community Development Department, at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any party aggrieved by a decision of the Planning Commission may file an appeal within 14 business days of the decision using the appeal form available from the Community Development Department. To file an appeal, complete the form and submit it with the appropriate fee to: Community Development Department, 1000 Webster Street, 2nd Floor, Fairfield, CA 94533 no later than 14 business days from the date of this hearing. Postmarks will be accepted. DR# 00064832 Published: May 16, 2021
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF: CLINTEN BLAINE MCMURPHY CASE NUMBER FCS056327 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Cinten Blaine McMurphy Proposed Name: a. Clinten Blaine Poehls THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JUN. 16, 2021; Time: 8:30 am Dept.: 12; Rm.: 2 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO Old Solano Courthouse 580 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Daily Republic 1) Please file proof of publication at least 4 business days before hearing; ok to appear via zoom. Zoom invite will be sent 12 days before hearing. Date: MAR 29, 2021 /s/ Wendy G. Getty Judge of the Superior Court FILED: APR 20 2021 DR# 00046321 Published: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2021 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN N. BRIGGS, JR. Case Number: P050783 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: John N. Briggs, Jr.; John Briggs, Jr. and John Newton Briggs A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Nancy K. Briggs in the Superior Court of California, County of: Solano The Petition for Probate requests that: Nancy K. Briggs 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: JUN. 28, 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: Matthew R. Lucas (SBN: 148484) Hillman, Lucas & Canning, P.C. 2420 Martin Road, Suite 300 Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 427-7377 DR# 00046833 Published: May 16, 19, 23, 2021
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