Daily Republic: Sunday, October 3, 2021

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From a distance, the lawn by the courthouse looked like a mobile medical unit, with white tent coverings and police and CHP vehicles. That wasn’t that far off the mark, because Saturday was the 6th Annual Solano County Family Justice Health Fair sponsored by the District Attorney’s Office. Dozens of booths were set up to share information about mental and physical health resources in our county, from Alcoholics Anonymous to Medicaid. Solano County District Attorney Krishna

Abrams has spearheaded many victim and family outreach measures such as victims’ compensation claims and crisis and emergency support for victims. But Solano County also has myriad agencies to help with everything else in between. Scott Rowe from My Insurance Solutions was there helping seniors and low-income residents learn about Medicare and Medi-Cal. “We help people understand how it works, help them get set up, let them know what their choices are,” he said. Anyone who has See Health, Page A12

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Glassblower John Greenwood shows off his skills at the Waterfront Festival in Suisun City, Saturday.

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Representatives from Empowered Aging greets visitors at the 6th Annual Solano Family Justice Health Fair in Fairfield, Saturday.

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It was a perfect, lazy day to mosey down the promenade at the Suisun marina for Saturday’s 16th Annual Waterfront Festival. More than 70 crafters, artisans, woodworkers, painters and more lined the sidewalks under shadedappled canopies. Boy Scout Troop 182 lent a helping hand to get the event set up and pick up litter, said Daniel Hansbrow, 13. Brother and sister Gloria and Gabe Mathis, 8 and 12, were also helping at the scout recruitment table. Most if not all of the goods for sale at the event were one-of-akind, such as All Star Dips, which has made its own spice blends for

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Emily Romero, 11, and her mother Gypsy Romero attend a rally in Freedom Plaza, Saturday, as part of demonstrations across the country in support of abortion rights.

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Kyle F. Turner was a one-manband providing tunes assertive enough to grab your interest but soothing enough to add to the easybreezy ambience of the event. The 7th Sons took the stage for the latter part of the day, playing classic rock of the ’60s and ’70s. Angelica Archibald relaxed on a blanket with a glass of rosé while her two children enjoyed hot dogs. “We just came to hang out and have a good time,” she said, adding that they were indeed. “There’s good food and lots to do.” The Waterfront Festival was sponsored by the Suisun City Historic Waterfront Business Improvement District and net proceeds will help fund downtown and waterfront projects.

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