Daily Republic: Sunday, October 31, 2021

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Members of Mariachi Trio Generacion tune their instruments for a day of celebration and music to mark the Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, at the Fairfield Community Center, Saturday.

Fairfield marks Day of the Dead with festive gathering at hand K aty St. Clair

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FAIRFIELD — No stone was left unturned during the Dia de los Muertos celebration Saturday at the Fairfield Community Center as the Parks and Recreation Department went all out to honor the spirits of those who went before us. Beautiful banners and colorful posters flanked the walls to promote the Mexican Day of the Dead – now an American staple as well. Emcee Jesus “Jesse” Orfin said the United States is really where he began to see the holiday fully celebrated, despite coming here from Mexico 40 years ago. He said knew of the holiday as a child, but even in his country of origin, the celebrations have transformed into days-long, marigold-strewn fiestas to remember not only the dead but

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to celebrate the living. “It’s one of the most important days of the year, just like Christmas,” Orfin said, adding that he was “overwhelmed and excited” to serve as emcee for the event. Orfin said he first noticed the huge explosion of the holiday’s popularity while watching the James Bond film “Spectre,” which opens with a festive Dia de los Muertos scene in Mexico City. Another movie also brought a resident to fully appreciate the holiday. Linda Marsh, executive assistant to Superintendent Kris Corey, at the Fairfield-Suisun School District said the Pixar film “Coco”

enchanted her and made her want to come to the community center to share in the celebration. “I came to check it out,” she said. The center was filled with activities such as crafting and storytelling. Fairfield City Councilwoman Doriss Panduro read “Gustavo, The Shy Ghost” to a gaggle of wee gremlins, followed by more storytime with Solano County Superintendent of Schools Lisette Estrella-Henderson, Suisun City Councilwoman Alma Hernandez, and Leo Callejas from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The main stage was host to dozens of performers from Ballet Folklorico Netzahaulcoyotl and Folklorico Juvenil, as well as Aztec-inspired dancers. Those gathered also took into See Festive, Page A9

Munchkin Masquerade takes on new feel due to Covid, but offers same fun K aty St. Clair

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FAIRFIELD — It only happens every seven years or so, but when Halloween falls on a weekend, you can be sure that everyone jumps to celebrate the fall holiday for 72 hours straight. The Jelly Belly Factory got in on the action Saturday when it hosted its annual Munchkin Masquerade. Though the event is usually a train of children proudly marching in their costumes for all to see, this year it was done a little

bit differently. “Normally we’d have a parade,” said John Jamison, vice president of retail operations. “But because of Covid, we are opening up the inside tour today.” Justin Wagner, 8, from Bay Point, dressed as a ninja and had double reason to celebrate Saturday: Halloween is his birthday. Five-year-old Kingsten Duncan also just had a birthday, not that age matters to Count Dracula, his costume. See Munchkin, Page A9

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A girl dressed as a beautiful princess does a spin for Kelly the Clown during the Munchkin Masquerade at the Jelly Belly Factory in Fairfield, Saturday.

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FAIRFIELD — The Solano County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will conduct a public hearing on three draft census redistricting maps and plans. The hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. The board meets at 9 a.m. in the first-floor chamber of the government center, 675 Texas St., in Fairfield. A closed session is scheduled after the morning session, during which the supervisors will be updated on property negotiations involving the county fairgrounds in Vallejo. “Each of the three proposed boundary maps show the suggested changes that would be made to supervisorial districts based on data from the 2020 Census and input from the community,” a statement released Thursday by the

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FAIRFIELD — Solano County supervisors on Tuesday are scheduled to receive a presentation on establishing a civilian oversight board for the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office has come under some criticism for what at least one community group – the Black Lives Matter organization in Benicia – asserts is Sheriff Tom Ferrara’s willingness to allow white, right-wing extremists working within the department. A civil grand jury report also was critical of levels of racial bias in area law enforcement. The issue is borne out of “3 Percenters” images on social media accounts linked to three sheriff’s deputies. And while

Solano Sheriff Tom Ferrara speaks at a ribbon cutting event for the Rourk Vocational Training Center, in 2019. the images date back a number of years, the group has been identified by the FBI in recent years as a domestic terrorist militia. Supervisors Erin Hannigan and Monica Brown asked in August to have the matter brought See Sheriff’s, Page A9

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ll passengers have thought it was likely boarded,” the after the flight attenflight attendant dant’s announcement. said as I finally relaxed Then I saw the in my window seat. “If man in the aisle. A you have an empty seat late arrival. next to you, He was about my age congratulations.” and a little bigger than I breathed a sigh of me. Like everyone on relief. It was a five-hour Brad Stanhope the plane, I looked down, flight and I paid SouthLike I was sayin’ thinking, “keep walking. west a little extra to get Keep walking. Keep a window seat. All the rows walking. Keep walking.” around me had empty middle Of course he didn’t. seats, presumably because He stopped, loaded an overbusiness travel (this was a sized carry-on bag above my Wednesday morning flight) is row, then shimmied past the still down due to Covid-19. woman on the aisle seat and sat This was my first business next to me, flopping his elbows trip since the pandemic. I was on the armrests and sighing hoping for a peaceful flight and loudly. “I barely made it,” he

told me, ignoring the fact that I had earbuds in. “My wife dropped me off at the wrong terminal. Then I cut my arm going through TSA.” He showed me a bandage that covered an obviously bloody forearm. Yay! Actually, my seatmate was nice – in the overly talkative, wanting to fully inform me about his life kind of way. Again ignoring my earbuds, he told me about a recent trip to see his newest grandchild, then proceeded to pull out his phone and show me photos. And more photos. And more. He showed me a photo of someone on a canoe trip in Florida and zoomed in to reveal a turtle.

said, “Well, yeah. If you’re going to crash, it will happen on the landing.” HE SAID THAT AS WE WERE PREPARING TO LAND. I swallowed hard and looked out the window as the ground rushed toward us. This isn’t news: Flights are seldom comfortable and they’re made worse when you have a bad seatmate. Mine wasn’t bad. He was friendly. He was talkative. He had a machete collection. He talked about plane crashes as we landed. Maybe that’s the reason the flights aren’t generally full yet.

Again, nice guy. Just more interested in chatting up a stranger than in letting me sleep. I faded out, then woke up after a bit and he began chatting again, this time about his large knife and machete collection. I was sitting next to a guy who was telling me about his weapons collection! He didn’t ask me anything (I would have said I oppose photography on phones and believe knives and machetes should be taken away by the government, just to get him to stop.) Then, as we began our descent, he said, “The takeoff and landing are the only interesting parts of the flight.” I didn’t agree and he

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Legoland New York offers up ‘Brick-or-Treat’ holiday fun Tribune Content Agency New York’s newest theme park has launched a spooky seasonal experience. Legoland New York, which just completed its phased opening in the Hudson Valley over the summer, is offering up some added fun with Brick-or-Treat. Taking place Saturday, Oct. 30, and Sunday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 6 p.m., Brick-or-Treat transforms the park in Goshen with decorations, special kids’ entertainment, costume contests, character experiences and trick-or-treating. Photo ops abound, with the chance to take pictures against scenic backdrops of pumpkins and haystacks, or with not-soscary Legoland characters like Count de Bricks, Madame Purplepeak, Zappo the Mummy and Monster Mac. The family-friendly Hal-

loween event also has two little trick-or-treating trails for kids with or without costumes. Bags are given out and kids can visit six different stations. Three of them are along the “Miniland” path and include candy and fruit snacks. And another three are along the “Friends” path and feature non-edible goodies like cardboard crowns. Theme park visitors who are 12 and under and come in costume can compete in front of judges at the Brick Street Stage. A winner will be chosen in different categories including spookiest, most imaginative, funniest, most Lego-themed, and a grand prize of best of the best. Those who want to take part in the costume contest must sign up between 2 and 4:30 p.m. at the Creative Workshop Desk, or at the Brick Street Stage from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Each of the four costume categories will be

capped at 60 entrants each day. Also, look out for the three hay mazes, just the right size for little ones. Legoland New York boasts seven themed lands that have plenty to do even without all the Halloween-themed extras. Geared at kids ages two through 12, the park’s attractions include the Lego Factory Adventure ride, which gives riders the experience of being Lego minifigures, a Dragon coaster for bigger kids, and Lego Ninjago The Ride. There’s also an Anchors Away pirate ship that rocks back and forth, a Driving School attraction that lets kids take the wheel, and opportunities to build Lego creations. While there are impressive Lego sculptures throughout the park, some of the most detailed ones are in Miniland, which has on display tiny replicas of entire cities, right down to the sky-

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Halloween on Covid radar as state bumps Solano numbers with late reports Todd R. Hansen

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FAIRFIELD — Solano County this week was not doing as well on its Covid-19 watch as it thought it was. Late state reporting pushed the total case numbers up to 45,722 – with at least 43 cases coming before the latest reporting period dating back to Wednesday. Dr. Bela Matyas, the county public health officer, on Friday set the two-day total at 120 cases, but the state reporting did not make the number a certainty. No matter when the cases were counted, however, the 10-day average count was up to

41 per day. It was 30.8 Wednesday, the county reported. There were no new deaths to report, and the number of residents hospitalized with the disease was reported at 34, one higher than Wednesday. There were 11 patients in intensive care units, also one more than two days earlier, the county reported. Matyas said that while the state reporting is frustrating, he is more concerned with what Halloween might bring for Solano. He said the Covid-19 picture is similar to what it was at this time last year, so it is a matter of waiting to the end of next week to see if there will be a spike. The bigger bump in

2020 occurred after Thanksgiving and into the Christmas season, the county reported. What helps that situation is that 69% of those 12 or older have been fully vaccinated, Aaron Rosenblatt/Daily Republic and 80% of that population has received at least one shot. Vac- A pedestrian wears a face mask while walking down Union Avenue cines were not available last in Fairfield, Friday. year at this time. Vacaville surpassed 12,00o three; and the unincorpoMatyas said the county is cases with 50 new reports, rated area of the county held at waiting to see if the Centers for Disease Control and Preven- taking the total to 12,013, 140 cases, the county reported. The seven-day positivity tion follows the Food & Drug the county reported. Fairtesting rate was at 5.3%, the field added 58 new coronavirus Administration and approves the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for cases, taking its count to 12,270, county reported. Wednesday’s those 5 to 11 years old. If it does, and Vallejo is at 13,380 after report had it at 4.1% Solano County does not post he said he fully expects the state 29 new cases. Suisun City (3,239) added case updates on weekends. The to follow suit. Matyas reported that nine new cases; Dixon (2,535) next update is scheduled late 23,450 residents have received added two cases; Benicia (1,535) added 12. Rio Vista (610) added See Covid, Page A4 booster shots.

Mental health resource navigator ‘app’ goes live Todd R. Hansen

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FAIRFIELD — A new webbased tool will help Solano County residents find and access mental health services more easily. At least that is the goal of the developers of the SolanoConnex Web App and Mental Health Navigator Program, which is a website that functions like an app to provide links or information for more than 100 resources. It is scheduled to go live in November, with frequent updates to keep the information accurate and fresh, and will add new resources as they become available. A public outreach and media campaign is the next step to educate residents about the program.

Megan Richards, deputy director of First 5 Solano, said that mental health was one of the top priorities – along with homelessness and housing Hanigan needs – identified in the Human Resources Needs Assessment Survey completed by the county. The Board of Supervisors then provided $2 million into a Community Investment Fund to support the priorities listed in that report. “One of the areas that was identified under mental health was residents knowing how to access mental health services,” Richards said as an introduction to the board presentation. Touro University Califor-

nia received a three-year, $806,667 grant from Solano County to develop the program, and the leaders of that effort, which started Brown back in August 2020, received glowing remarks from members of the Board of Supervisors after their presentation Tuesday. Supervisor Erin Hannigan, who said her daughter receives mental health care, described the program as “awesome,” but added that the real issue is not just being able to reach out to find services, but whether specific treatment is available. “This is exciting. There is so much demand right now for mental health services,” Hanni-

Kroc drive-thru entertainment Susan Hiland

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SUISUN CITY — Kroctoberfest expanded its Halloween fun this year. The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Suisun City has been hosting a Halloween festival of some kind for several years but with the Covid pandemic, has had to get creative. This year they did a drive-thru with a twist. “We have games for kids so that they can play them from the cars,” said Ron Kenney, the Kroc Center director, said during the event Saturday. “It makes it a little bit more fun.” Last year also features a drive-thru with candy being given away. This year they had games that could be done from within the cars, along a serpentine route through the parking lot, ending with a big bag of candy for each child in the car. “Every year we are looking to do something more for the community,” Kenney said. Organizers have been planning the Kroctoberfest for the past two months and were thinking of doing something inside, but then the detla variant hit and they scrapped that idea. “We had to change the game plan to keep everyone in the community safe,” Kenney said. The bags included candy but about 50 bags also contained free passes for the Kroc Center and discounts on classes. About 15 Kroc Center staff members came out along with 10 community volunteers to support the two-hour event. They chose the night before Halloween for the fest because Sunday night

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What the new resource navigator app looks like. gan said. “I have a child in my home who has been in desperate need of mental health services.” However, she said delays in just getting appointments can be “untenable” for a child in crisis, and that many people are forced to go through emergency rooms

to get immediate attention. “So it’s not just an issue of reaching out, as much as is there someone out there who can provide specific (treatment),” Hannigan said.

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Volunteers did interactive games with kids in the cars for the annual Kroctoberfest put on by the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Suisun City, Saturday. might have been too long of a night for some parents and children if they did trick-or-treating and the drive-thru. “We hope that parents can do the drive-thru then go home and the kids can eat candy and stay up late tonight,” Kenney said. Members of the Kroc Center church, Johnathan Lewis came out again this year with his wife and three children “This is our baby’s first trick-or-treat night since Covid began,” he said. Two-year-old Tiana-

Monee Lewis had never been trick-or-treating but siblings Tandyah-Shante, 10, and Markell, 13, were more than happy to be out again for Halloween and share the fun with their newest sibling. “This is fun,” TandyahShante said. The next big event for the Kroc Center is Christmas and they are looking for bell ringers once again this year. To make arrangements to volunteer as a bell ringer, call Jennifer Jackson at 439-7884.

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Public Health stresses safety for Halloween Daily Republic Staff drnews@dailyrepublic.net

FAIRFIELD — Children and families across the county are preparing to celebrate the second Halloween of the pandemic as public health officials brace for a possible rise in cases even though vaccinations are widely available and local vaccine uptake continues an upward trend. Suisun City is again hosting a drive-thru trick-or-treat option for children from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, similar to what occurred last year. There will be no Halloween costume parade because of Covid-19 precautions. Several city departments have joined forces for the event where candy will be distributed. Children are encouraged to wear a costume and visit four locations, in any order: n Heritage Park, 611 Village Drive. n City Hall, 701 Civic Center Blvd. n Fire Station, 622 Pintail Drive. n Burdick Center, 1101 Charleston Drive. Festivities continue in Fairfield as Mount Calvary Baptist Church hosts a Harvest Fair from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday at 1735 Enterprise Drive, Building 3. The free event includes carnival food, bounce houses, game truck laser tag and plenty of candy. Solano County Public Health officials have expressed concern with what Halloween might bring for Solano residents. The Covid-19 picture is similar to what it was at this time last year, so it is a matter of waiting until the end of next week to see if there will be a spike in cases. A larger bump in cases in 2020 occurred after Thanksgiving and into the Christmas season. But those increases happened before vaccines were available. Now, 69% of Solano County residents 12 or older have been fully vaccinated, and 80% of those 12 or older have received at least one shot. Solano Public Health reports that among the county’s younger population as of Friday, 57.5% of those between the ages of 12 and 15 have been vaccinated, while 63.8% of those 16 and 17 are now vaccinated. Communitywide vaccination totals continue to rise, the agency reports. Rio Vista leads the way with 90.8% of those 12 and older vaccinated, followed by Benicia at 85.2%, Vallejo at 84.2%, Dixon at 81.8%, Fairfield at 79.3%, Suisun City at 72.9% and Vacaville at 72.5%. Solano Public Health recommends that people limit Halloween celebra-

‘Mixing among individuals who do not live in the same home creates more opportunities for the virus to pass from one person to another.’ — Solano Public Health

tions to smaller family gatherings to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “Mixing among individuals who do not live in the same home creates more opportunities for the virus to pass from one person to another. When it comes to reducing the spread of Covid-19, Halloween is no different than the rest of the year,” the agency said in a statement. “Stay home if you feel sick or have come into close contact with someone who has Covid-19, wear a face covering whenever you leave home, wash or sanitize your hands frequently and keep your distance from others.” The county agency offered a number of tips for a Covid-safe holiday. They include getting boosted or vaccinated to likely prevent infection and to reduce the risk of severe illness; wear face coverings, especially if someplace everyone has not been vaccinated or when around people who are more vulnerable; gather outdoors; try to keep safe distances while trick-or-treating; and use hand sanitizer frequently. Public Health also reminds residents that Halloween masks are not adequate substitutions for Covidprotective coverings. For vaccine and booster clinic information, go to www.solanocounty. com/covidvaccine. The clinics are walk-in or appointment-based. To make an appointment at the mass vaccination event, eligible residents can sign up for their booster or their first/ second dose with the available vaccines online at https://vax.phast-vaxca.org/en-US/. Those who require registration assistance should call 800-672-0150. In-home vaccinations for homebound individuals can be arranged by calling the appointment line. If transportation is needed, call 784-8655. “After Halloween, monitor yourself for Covid-19 symptoms. If you don’t feel well or you learn someone you had close contact with tested positive, get tested and stay home until your appointment and while you wait for your results,” the agency said.

Covid: Numbers From Page A3 Monday afternoon. n n n 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 delta variant of

the virus, which is currently dominant in the U.S., is highly transmissible with indications that asymptomatic individuals can spread the virus to others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that unvaccinated people who contract the delta variant of the virus are much more likely to die from the disease as those who are vaccinated. The vast majority of people who contract the disease, however, do recover.

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Obituaries Robert Hansen

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Jan. 21, 1941 — Aug. 29, 2021

Jan. 22, 1954 — Sept. 22, 2021

Irrigation District Robert (Bob) for several years, Hansen passed and was general away Sunday, manager of Aug. 29, 2021, from Alzheimer’s navy veteran Suisun Valley fruit growers associadisease. He was born and raised tion for a number of years. in Suisun Valley, California, He is lovingly surwhere he was very active vived by his four chilin 4-H and attended his- dren, daughter, Rachel torical Gomer School. He (Bill) Tallman; sons, Adam lived there with his family (Ashley) Hansen, Joel on their 60-acre ranch Hansen; daughter, Jacwhere he farmed many queline (Shawn) Tatham; six granddaughters; two different crops. He served in great-grandsons; brother, the U.S. Navy from Bill (Doreen) Hansen; 1963-1994 where he and many nieces and achieved the rank of nephews. Captain. He was a decHe was preceded in orated war veteran with death by his parents, John many medals and awards. and Alice Hansen. Service will be held at He graduated from UC Davis in 1964 with a 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, degree in agriculture and 2021, at Rockville Cemwas instrumental in pio- etery, 4219 Suisun Valley neering the agriculture Road, Fairfield. Limited to scene in Suisun Valley. He family and close friends. had a very notable love Celebration of life to for agriculture and the immediately to follow at noon at Wooden Valley military. He served as chairman Winery, 4756 Suisun Valley of the board for Solano Road, Fairfield.

Debra J. Boyce, 67, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Walnut Creek. Debra was born Jan. 22, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Ray O. and Patricia E. (Faust) Linn. On Dec. 8, 1973, she was married to Eugene Boyce in Emporia, Kansas. Debra earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in psychology from Sonoma State University, working as an accountant for 40 years. She actively supported Solano County Habitat for Humanity and was a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts. In her spare time, she enjoyed running obstacle races, practicing yoga, working in her garden and baking for her grandchildren. Debra is survived by her husband, Eugene Boyce of Suisun City; their son, Devin Boyce of Denver, Colorado; three grandchildren; mother, Patricia Linn of Emporia, Kansas; and two sisters, Jo Ellen Dyer of Leawood, Kansas and Diana Yeatman of Norman, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her father. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Bryan-Braker Funeral Home, 1850 W. Texas St., Fairfield. A private interment will follow in Fairmont Memorial Park, 1901 Union Ave., Fairfield. The family requests any memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements under the care of Bryan-Braker Funeral Home, 707-425-4697.

Thomas Higgins Thomas ‘Tom’ Higgins passed away Oct. 10, 2021, in Vacaville, California. Tom lived in Fairfield for 31 years before moving to Vacaville in 2004. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and joined the United States Air Force after high school graduation. After leaving the Air Force, Tom attended the apprenticeship program at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. He worked in nuclear refueling when he medically retired in 1993. air force Tom loved all sports, traveling and veteran his family. He played local softball for years, ‘Mud’ football at Allan Witt Park, coached Little League, shot pool, and was a diehard Chicago Bears fan. He also attended all six grandchildren’s sporting events over the years. Tom visited many countries (his favorite was Australia), went on numerous cruises, and racked up thousands of miles road-tripping across the United States. He was proud of being a Vietnam veteran and the grandfather of a West Point Cadet. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sue; twin sons, Drew (Eileen) and Brian (Julia); brother, Bob (Joni); brother-in-law (and in his heart), Roger (Leslie); numerous nephews, a niece, and their families; and the joys of his senior years, grandchildren, Amara, Jadyn, Donovan and Kendal, Jackson, Preston. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; sister; and older brother. Tom will be laid to rest at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 20, 2021, at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, California. Funeral arrangements by Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home, 707-446-3233, www.vacahillschapel.com.

Timothy Calvin Thacker Aug. 8, 1973 — Oct. 21, 2021

Timothy Calvin Thacker came into this world on Aug. 8, 1973, and left this world on Oct. 21, 2021. He leaves behind his parents, Bob and Bev Thacker; brother, Rick Thacker; and his daughter, Lily Thacker, who he loved more than anything in this world. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, who will miss his undeniable energy he brought wherever he went. Tim loved spending time with his daughter, either helping at the softball fields or cheering her on from the sidelines. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, Vaca Hills Chapel, 524 Elmira Road, Vacaville, California. In lieu of sending

flowers, please donate in Tim’s name to the ASPCA. He loved animals and would appreciate his memory being able to help an animal in need. Rest in peace Tim, you will be greatly missed. Funeral arrangements by Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home, 707-4463233, www.vacahillscha pel.com

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App From Page A3 Supervisor Monica Brown wanted to know if the web app, in time, will provide information about which schools have wellness centers and other services – a resource that could be helpful for parents with a child in need of that attention. Brown was told school resources could be added to future updates to the program. Sarah Sweitzer and Carinne Brody, with Touro University California, made the presentation, describing how their team conducted a 900-person survey as well as talking to 67 agencies linked to mental health services. Brody said they asked the agencies “what barriers do you see people facing to get services and how might we support you in getting over those barriers, and also, is this idea of some kind of centralized location like a web app something that would be useful.” The group also mapped out the kind of services that are available. Information collected showed that only about half of the people seeking mental health services got the help they needed. “A little over half said they needed help and received it; a little under half said they needed help and did not receive it,” Brody said. “So that’s the piece we are looking at . . . that people have actually said that they do need help – which is actually a barrier in itself . . . that’s something that is still a challenge – and did not receive the treatment that they were seeking,” Brody said. Another barrier is the stigma that is still attached to mental health, both by the individuals in need and by the community as a whole. The next set of barriers, Brody said, were those that keep people from getting to the services they need once they actually reach out to get those services. The data collection showed the need for increased access to existing services, greater awareness for specialized services such as language-related needs, or providers to meet specific populations such as the LGBTQ or racial and ethnic groups. Finally, there was a need to identify, and ultimately fill, gaps in service. “So we are going to try to do all of that with this web app,” Brody said. That led to the development of a pilot program, which was then tested extensively, including taking the program to a wide-ranging demographic – seniors, economic levels, homeless and others – to see if the system was adaptable to those individuals and their needs. An evaluation plan also was developed to follow how the program is being used and by which groups, Brody said. “We are going to be tracking and reporting on indicators that are both quantitative and qualitative,” said Brody, also noting, however, that the program does not collect personal information on the users. Person-to-person connections are also available for individuals who struggle with navigating these kinds of platforms, or have specific questions in certain areas. Different languages are offered as well. “And the last thing I will say is it’s an adaptable product so if needs change over time . . . we have the ability to adapt and change as we need to,” Sweitzer said. She said it will cost $5,000 to $10,000 annually to maintain the program.

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DALLAS — American Airlines canceled more than 900 flights on Friday and Saturday after strong winds in North Texas and weather in other parts of the country forced it to sideline planes at key airports. And the carrier proactively canceled nearly 298 flights for Sunday, more than a tenth of its flights, to try to catch up. Despite idyllic weather on Saturday in North Texas on Saturday, the Fort Worth-based carrier still had to cancel about 17% of its schedule as of mid-afternoon, some 461 flights, and delay another 11% of flights, according to airline tracker Flightaware.com. “With additional weather throughout the system, our staffing begins to run tight as crew members end up out of their regular flight sequences,” said a memo to American Airlines employees from Chief Operating Officer David Seymour. “To make sure we are taking care of our customers and providing scheduling certainty for our

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American Airlines had to cancel more than 900 flights Friday and Saturday because of inclement weather across the country, officials said. crews, we have adjusted our operation for the last few days this month by proactively canceling some flights.” By mid-afternoon, American had canceled 10% of its flight at its largest hub DFW International Airport, 95 flights in total. It’s a problem that has been repeated all too frequently since airlines started ramping up service in spring to cater to eager travelers. Since then, airlines including American, Southwest and Spirit have encountered several challenging weekend. “We are taking this measure to minimize any inconvenience as much as possible,” American’s memo said. “Most of the customers impacted by these changes are being rebooked the same day, and we apologize for having to make these changes.”

FAIRFIELD — A Solano County Superior Court jury this week found a woman guilty of two misdemeanor counts of vehicular manslaughter in the deaths of a pair of motorcyclists she hit and killed May 21, 2016. Jamaal Abron, 29, of Fairfield, and Malinda Averell-Kalis, 45, of Vacaville, were out on a motorcycle ride when Shatora Watley of Vacaville crossed over the center line while traveling north on Highway 113 near the intersection of Hay Road and struck the pair, the District Attorney’s Office reports. Watley was 36 at the time. The California Highway Patrol reported shortly after the crash that

both motorcyclists were driving south on Highway 113 shortly before 6:50 p.m., approaching Hay Road, when Watley tried to turn left from northbound Highway 113 onto westbound Hay Road – across the path of the oncoming motorcyclists. Abron and Averell-Kalis crashed into the front of Watley’s 2010 Dodge Charger and were thrown from their motorcycles by the force of the impact. Both motorcyclists died at the scene. The trial began Oct. 20 and spanned five days. The jury verdict came down Thursday. Watley faces up to two years in county jail. Judge Carlos Gutierrez is scheduled to hand down his sentence Nov. 19.

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Robert Griffith, 6, top, attempts to carry a pumpkin to his family’s wheelbarrow at Larry’s Produce in Fairfield, Thursday. Gourds, middle, of all sizes are on display. Many of the gourds, bottom, feature different kinds of texture.

PHILADELPHIA — Coal, a pariah fuel for climate activists, has made a quiet comeback this year in the postlockdown economic resurgence. Coal stockpiles at power plants are getting so low that the regional electric grid operator, PJM Interconnection, has taken steps to prevent a system collapse this winter similar to Texas earlier this year. PJM, based near Valley Forge, this month imposed new rules on power plants in 13 states and the District of Columbia to make sure electricity generators do not run short of fuel during a cold snap. The rules could force some coal generators to curtail operations to build up emergency reserves, increasing power prices already on the rise. Demand for coal has jumped in response to rising natural gas prices, even though coal emits more toxic and greenhouse gases per kilowatt hour generated than rival fuels. Coal-fired power plants have struggled to replenish stockpiles because the energy sector is facing the same kind of supply chain challenges that have slowed deliveries of many goods and commodities. “Our top priority at PJM is ensuring a reliable electric grid,” said Michael Bryson, PJM’s senior vice president of operations. “We are especially concerned about coal supply chain issues and inventory levels heading into the winter.” The resurgence of coal power, even amid a worldwide push to promote clean energy and decarbonize electricity production, demonstrates that fossil fuels still remain very much in the energy mix, coal advocates say. Policymakers need to recognize coal as “part of an all-the-above energy strategy for the foreseeable future because the coal fleet supports grid reliability and resilience, helps keep electricity prices affordable, provides fuel security, and serves as an insurance policy when other electricity sources are not available or are too expensive,” said Michelle Bloodworth, chief executive of America’s Power, a trade group for the coal industry.

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Miners separate pieces of coal in Mexico, March 25. Coal, a pariah fuel for climate activists, has made a quiet comeback this year in the post-lockdown economic resurgence. But climate activists say coal generation is merely the short-term beneficiary of rising natural gas prices, which have elevated coal’s place in the hierarchy of fuel choices facing grid operators, which select generators based largely on price. Now is the time to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy, they say. “My sense is, this is a blip,” said Joseph Otis Minott, executive director of the Clean Air Council. “In the long run, the writing is on the wall for coal plants.” Indeed, coal’s share of the nation’s power-generation mix has fallen steadily in the last 10 years, from 44% in 2011 to 20% last year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Coal’s role was diminished by natural gas after production of inexpensive fracked gas soared in the last decade. Though natural gas is also a fossil fuel whose production and combustion emit greenhouse gases, it was relatively easy for power generators to get permits to build new efficient gasfired power plants because they emit far fewer toxic emissions than coal plants. Nationwide, electricity generated from natural gas-increased from 23% in 2011 to 39% last year. Coal has also lost share to renewable energy, which have increased from 4% to 12% of the U.S. electricity generation mix in 2020.

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A red tag hangs on a cell door, indicating an active Covid-19 case for the occupant at Faribault Prison, in Faribault, Minnesota. States have been rolling back the amount of information they publicly report about the status of the pandemic in correctional facilities.

Some states are cloaking prison Covid-19 data Tribune Content Agency The Texas Department of Criminal Justice maintains a public dashboard showing the status of Covid-19 in its prisons, including a tally of those who have died. Earlier this week, that number stood at 173 confirmed Covid-19 deaths. The dashboard links to a list of names that ends with the Jan. 19 death of a 69-year-old serving a life sentence for murder, leaving the impression that no one has died of Covid-19 at a state prison since then. But that’s not the case. Two incarcerated patients died Oct. 6, bringing the total Covid-19 deaths in state prisons to 295, according to the Texas Justice Initiative, a nonprofit that collects its data from reports sent by corrections officials to the attorney general. Why the state reports one set of numbers to the public and another to its attorney general isn’t clear, said Eva Ruth Moravec, executive director of the Texas Justice Initiative. “It says where their priority is. If it was important to be transparent with the public, it would be on the publicfacing dashboard.” Texas is not the only state that has failed to consistently report Covid-19 cases and deaths in state prisons, local jails and juvenile detention facilities. While most corrections systems have never provided a great deal of information about the spread of the virus in their institutions, lately it has gotten worse, researchers say. At least a half-dozen states, including Florida and Georgia as well as Texas, provide even less

information than they once did, according to researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles’ Covid Behind Bars Data Project, which collects and analyzes data on the pandemic in corrections settings. In an online post in late August, the project noted that while prison reporting had been “plagued by deep inadequacies” since the start of the pandemic, corrections systems cut back even more on public data in recent months. This happened even though prisons, like nursing homes, have been particularly susceptible to deadly outbreaks of the virus. Agencies “had begun to roll back basic data reporting on the impact of Covid-19 in their facilities,” the authors wrote of a trend they detected beginning last spring. They characterize the drift as “a deliberate cloaking of the reality on the ground.” States that have explained why they cut back on public data mostly say they stopped providing more detailed reports because of a decline in cases, even though they began making the change before this summer’s surge of the delta variant. Texas said its numbers are delayed because it waits for autopsy results, while Louisiana said the hours spent reporting data took time away from caring for patients. The Behind Bars authors said the states have stopped publishing information on the number of cases, tests performed, deaths and vaccinations, both among inmates and staff. Some have stopped providing cumulative totals in those categories as well to that.

Last year was a nightmare for nearly everyone in health care. But for school nurses, 2021 has been worse. Since school doors opened this fall, school nurses have been working nonstop on Covid-19 contact tracing and quarantines. In most places, they’ve had to abandon many of their regular duties and add brutal weekend and evening hours to their schedules. Janis Hogan, a 22-year veteran of school nursing, is among them. Her job at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport, Maine, has been reduced to Covid-19 contact tracing all day every day, she told Stateline. Missing are the one-on-one interactions with kids that she said are invaluable to their physical and mental well-being and academic achievement – and the most rewarding part of her job. The Biden administration promised in May that help for school nurses was on the way. As part of a $7.6 billion fund created under the American Rescue Plan Act to reinforce the public health workforce, $500 million was set aside to bolster school-based health services. But a severe nationwide shortage of registered nurses and the unrelenting need for nurses in hospitals overrun with COVID-19 cases mean that much of the new federal money likely will be spent on support for school nurses such as training, scholarships, administrative staff and other contract services – not on fresh troops. “The goal of the federal relief money was to invest in ways that would address the immediate and long-term impact of the pandemic on kids in schools and to help schools maintain a safe and healthy

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environment,” said Linda Mendonça, president of the National Association of School Nurses. Hiring more school nurses as soon as possible would be everybody’s preference, Mendonça said, but that’s going to be challenging. Registered nurses working in hospitals and other medical settings can make $10,000 to $20,000 more than school nurses, and they are in even greater demand now because of the delta surge. Hogan had hoped her state’s share would be used to hire another nurse at her high school. That would have allowed her and a partner to address Covid-19 as a team, while still conducting annual vision and hearing screenings, flu shot drives and other services for students. Instead, Maine’s public health agency plans to spend the new money on a telehealth contract and school-based health assistants with minimal health care training to fill in for school nurses while they’re busy juggling Covid-19 cases, said Emily Poland, Maine’s top school nurse official and president of the National Association of State School Nurse Consultants.

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States applied to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for their share of the American Rescue Plan in September, and the money will flow to states this year and next. In their applications, Poland said, some states said they plan to use the funding for school nurse scholarships and mentoring programs to develop a stronger workforce. Other states are slated to use the money on support personnel for existing school nurses, such as state and regional experts to advise school nurses on managing chronic diseases, deciphering new CDC guidance and addressing emerging health issues that affect schoolage children. To free up more of existing school nurses’ time so they can work with students one-on-one and help schools develop better nutrition and exercise programs, some states plan to use the new federal money to reduce administrative chores such as billing Medicaid and Medicare for certain services. “State health officials would be very enthusiastic about having more nurses in schools,” said Dr. Marcus Plescia, chief medical officer of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. “I understand there’s a nursing shortage, but some nurses may be attracted to school nursing programs. The pace is different, and they wouldn’t be dealing as much with sick patients.” With a stronger bench of nurses in schools, Plescia said, they could get more involved in preventive care and wellness programs. They also could contribute more to public health by acting as eyes and ears on the health of the local population, since many illnesses first start to show up in schools, he said.

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Thursday, Oct. 28 4:28 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 700 block of EAST TRAVIS BOULEVARD 8:07 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1000 block of HAYES STREET 8:37 a.m. — Commercial burglary, 1300 block of GOLD HILL ROAD 8:55 a.m. — Forgery, 1000 block of WEBSTER STREET 9:07 a.m. — Reckless driver, 2900 block of CORDELIA ROAD 9:08 a.m. — Grand theft, 3000 block of PUFFIN CIRCLE 9:16 a.m. — Trespassing, 400 block of PACIFIC AVENUE 9:34 a.m. — Fight with a weapon, 1900 block of GRANDE CIRCLE 9:53 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 500 block of EMPIRE STREET 10:22 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 500 block of EMPIRE STREET 12:10 p.m. — Reckless driver, WESTBOUND AIR BASE PARKWAY 1:16 p.m. — Robbery, 800 block of WASHINGTON STREET 1:23 p.m. — Battery, 500 block of ALASKA AVENUE 2:25 p.m. — Forgery, 1700 block of HEMLOCK STREET 3:27 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 800 block of WASHINGTON STREET 4:04 p.m. — Grand theft, 700 block of FIFTH STREET 4:15 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 3000 block of ROADRUNNER DRIVE 4:26 p.m. — Fight with a weapon, 2300 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 4:45 p.m. — Trespassing, 2200 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 5:16 p.m. — Battery, 1700 block of YORK STREET 5:31 p.m. — Drunken driver, WESTBOUND AIR BASE PARKWAY 5:59 p.m. — Reckless driver, EAST ALASKA AVENUE 6:04 p.m. — Drunken driver, 700 block of EAST TABOR AVENUE 7:13 p.m. — Forgery, 200 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 9:09 p.m. — Battery, 2400 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 9:17 p.m. — Drunken driver, 2000 block of CADENASSO DRIVE 10:08 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 1300 block of TAFT STREET 10:49 p.m. — Battery, 4300 block of CENTRAL PLACE 11:21 p.m. — Residential burglary, 2000 block of BRISTOL LANE 11:31 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 1300 block of CROWLEY LANE

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1:38 a.m. — Battery, 1700 block of WEST TEXAS STREET 5:42 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 4900 block of RIDGECREST COURT 5:54 a.m. — Reckless driver, 2000 block of CADENASSO DRIVE 6:32 a.m. — Grand theft, 4700 block of BIRKDALE CIRCLE 7:24 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 300 block of SAN JOSE STREET 7:47 a.m. — Reckless driver, CLAY BANK ROAD 8:10 a.m. — Commercial burglary, 1500 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 8:42 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 2300 block of BOBWHITE COURT 8:53 a.m. — Forgery, 5000 block of BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE

5 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 300 block of PROMENADE CIRCLE 5:35 a.m. — Reckless driver, EMPEROR DRIVE / LONGSPUR DRIVE 10:46 a.m. — Vandalism, 800 block of ALMOND STREET 3:14 p.m. — Fraud, 300 block of RIDGECREST CIRCLE 3:28 p.m. — Reckless driver, HIGHWAY 12 / WALTERS ROAD

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10:52 a.m. — Vandalism, 1900 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 10:53 a.m. — Reckless driver, PEACH TREE DRIVE 11:09 a.m. — Reckless driver, EASTBOUND HIGHWAY 12 11:17 a.m. — Reckless driver, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE 3:50 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 800 block of CHADBOURNE ROAD 4:06 p.m. — Battery, 5000 block of RED TOP ROAD 4:27 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1500 block of GATEWAY BOULEVARD 4:48 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 1900 block of PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE 4:59 p.m. — Vehicle theft, 300 block of SANTA MARIA DRIVE 4:59 p.m. — Battery, 200 block of EAST ATLANTIC AVENUE 5:28 p.m. — Forgery, 900 block of EMERALD HILLS CIRCLE 5:38 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1500 block of GATEWAY BOULEVARD 6 p.m. — Fight with a weapon, 1400 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 6:05 p.m. — Vehicle theft, 300 block of SANTA MARIA DRIVE 6:18 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, EASTBOUND AIR BASE PARKWAY 7:58 p.m. — Reckless driver, PEABODY ROAD 8:10 p.m. — Reckless driver, 9700 block of PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE 8:34 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, FAIRFIELD AVENUE 9:11 p.m. — Residential burglary, 300 block of EAST TABOR AVENUE 9:58 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 1400 block of PHOENIX DRIVE 10:21 p.m. — Residential burglary, MANCHESTER DRIVE 11:16 p.m. — Reckless driver, 9700 block of PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE 11:17 p.m. — Shots fired, 3400 block of QUINCEY LANE 11:56 p.m. — Commercial burglary, 2900 block of AUTO MALL PARKWAY

Friday, Oct. 29 5:32 a.m. — Burglary, 1200 block of ANDERSON DRIVE 10:42 a.m. — Vandalism, 600 block of DECOY LANE 4:49 p.m. — Reckless driver, LAWLER CENTER DRIVE / ANDERSON DRIVE 8:01 p.m. — Reckless driver, MARINA BOULEVARD

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account the main reason for the day, which is to remember loved ones who have died. A community altar was set up at the rear of the auditorium and was

gradually filled with flickering tea lights adorned with names, sepia-toned photographs of ancestors, and even shots of dogs and cats that are gone but never forgotten. Rest in Peace, all – Descansa en paz.

Board of Supervisors redistricting draft Plan A.

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Maps: Three redistricting plans on tap From Page One directly south of the city. It also incorporates all of Mare Island into District 1,” the county reported. Plan C “. . . reflects the most significant modifications to existing district boundaries and attempts to incorporate various elements of communities of interest input received during of the . . . community outreach process. It creates changes to Districts 1 and 2, by using Highway 80 as the border within Vallejo. District 1 includes Western Vallejo and Mare Island, with District 2 including eastern Vallejo, Benicia and Green Valley,” the county reported. “Suisun City, eastern Fairfield and Travis Air Force Base are included in District 5. The southern border of District 3 is the railroad tracks and includes western Fairfield and some of the rural, unincorporated area north and west of the city. District 4 expands to include more of Vacaville similar to the other two plan alternatives.” The 1st District is represented by Supervisor

Erin Hannigan; the 2nd District by Supervisor Monica Brown; the 3rd District by Supervisor Jim Spering; the 4th District by Supervisor John Vasquez; and the 5th District by Supervisor Mitch Mashburn. The current terms of Spering and Vasquez end after 2022. The others have terms that go through 2024. The public can go to https://redistricting. solanocounty.com/ to review the maps. Select “Maps,” and then select the “Proposed Boundaries” button. The redistricting website also provides information about how to get involved in the remapping effort. Click on “Get Involved” for more information and updates. The maps also are available for review at: n Solano County Administration Center, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. n Fairfield Civic Center Library, 1150 Kentucky St., Fairfield. n Suisun City Library, 601 Pintail Drive, Suisun City. n Vacaville Public

Board of Supervisors redistricting draft Plan C. Librar y-Cultural Center:,1020 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville. n John F. Kennedy Library, 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo. For more information about the libraries’ hours, go to https://SolanoLibrary.com or call 1-866-572-7587. Also on the agenda are

the county’s proposed federal and state legislative platforms. The board is expected to issue its annual “Food Fight” challenge to Contra Costa County, an employee competition that raises money to support the food bank, which both counties support.

Fiesta: Dia de los Muertos fun From Page One Both of them thought it was pretty cool to have their birthday on or near Allhallows Eve. Two-year-old Leanna Williams wasn’t even sure what Halloween entailed, but she knew she liked it. The tot was dressed as Nala from “The Lion King” and wriggled in her mother’s arms in an effort to jump down and be able to race into the candy factory. Families filed in, donned a factory hat and then headed upstairs for a crow’s eye view of the byzantine confectionery. Pallets of red, green and magenta candies were piled high, looking something like enchanted coal cars. Kelly the Clown was there to greet everyone and “ooh” and “aah” at the costumes. “This is my first time in two years back in white face paint,” she giggled. Scary clowns in the

vein of “It” have become a big part of Halloween, but Kelly is of course all sunshine and smiles, and the children loved hearing her cheer them on or feign mock fear at their costumes. “Cruella!” said Kelly to a young girl dressed as the Disney villain. “You aren’t going to take my puppies, are you?!” As parents and families wound their way through the tour, they stopped to take pictures and watch videos about how the jelly beans are made. Amid all the bustle stood a little girl in her Hogwarts best, only she was very upset. She couldn’t find her mother and was choking back tears. At once all of the adults were thrown back to the time they, too, had “gotten lost” in the grocery store or some other large place. Everyone banded together to help her. In a few minutes, and a

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Ballet Folklorico Netzahaulcoyotl perform their colorful dance at Saturday’s Dia De Los Muertos celebration at the Fairfield Community Center, sponsored by the Fairfield Parks & Recreation Department. wave of her magic wand, perhaps, she was reunited with her family. “Here you go!” said a Jelly Belly team member, handing them all a treat bag. Hermione had earned it. Handing out just one “big” treat bag at the end of the tour instead of along the route was another way that the factory respected

Covid-19 guidelines by reducing the number of touch points. Truly, most of the fun for the children was just dressing up and none of them seemed to miss the parade. It helped, of course, that they were surrounded by candy. Lots and lots of candy. With still more to come Sunday.

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to the board, after Brown’s attempt to bring the issue forward in April failed to get any board support. “I am aware that the Board of Supervisors has decided to publicly discuss an oversight committee for my office,” Ferrara wrote in response to a Daily Republic inquiry back in August. “My hope is that they have a meaningful discourse and conclude that any additional oversight is unnecessary. Furthermore, as an elected official, the ultimate oversight of my performance in office comes from the voters of Solano County.” Ferrara has announced his

intention to run for re-election in 2022. The agenda item calls for a presentation and then to possibly provide direction to staff about what next steps should be taken. It also leaves open not moving forward, a real possibility given that Supervisors John Vasquez, Jim Spering and Mitch Mashburn, a retired 32-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, have shown no inclination to support an oversight board. The supervisors meet at 9 a.m. in the first-floor chamber in the government center, 675 Texas St., in Fairfield. The oversight issue is the last item of the morning session.

The law that allows the Board of Supervisors to form the oversight board went into effect Jan. 1. Prior to that, only charter counties had that authority. The law broadened that authority to include general law counties, like Solano, and that board would have the ability to issue subpoenas and call witnesses. Sonoma County, a general law county like Solano, and the charter counties of San Francisco, Los Angeles and Santa Clara have formed oversight boards since January. Sacramento and Orange counties had boards prior to the new law going into effect.

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Armijo ends season by flattening Falcons, 56-0 Paul Farmer

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FAIRFIELD — After tormenting the rival Fairfield High football team with two long touchdown receptions, Armijo’s Keshaun Williams ripped out the collective hearts of the Falcons – in recordsetting fashion. The senior wide receiver/defensive back returned a fumble a cityrecord 99 yards on the final play of the third quarter and later ran back

an interception 37 yards for his fourth TD of the night as the Royals rolled to a 56-0 victory over Fairfield in the season finale for both teams Friday night at Brownlee Field. For Armijo (2-8, 1-4 Monticello Empire League), it was the second-biggest shutout, third-biggest margin of victory and tied for the fourth-biggest point total in school history. “It was a bittersweet moment,” said Don Mosley

after his first full season as coach of the Royals, which followed a four-game campaign in the spring. “This season was a lot. We laid some good foundation, you know. Obviously, spring season didn’t go our way, but we came back in this fall season right here and we laid a good foundation to prepare ourselves for the offseason. You know, our seniors got to go out on a good note.” It was the second straight season the

Falcons (0-9, 0-5 MEL) failed to get victory – they were 0-10 in 2019 and didn’t play in the spring – and saw their losing streak extended to 28 games. “Can you say this is a losing season? Yeah, on the paper, on the score. Yeah, you can,” said Merwin Matsukado after coaching his last game with the Falcons. “But do I think all and all we won and we did our part? Yeah. Nobody can press these kids, nobody should doubt

these kids. They played their hearts out.” The previous record for longest fumble return was 97 yards by Armijo’s Scott Brown against Will C. Wood in 2007. Only two others, both by Vanden, were 90 yards or longer. What made the play tough to swallow for the Falcons was they came into the game without having scored any points on offense all season. After two touchdowns were called back in the

first half because of illegal procedure penalties, Fairfield appeared ready to score after a 22-yard run by Jimmy Green gave the Falcons a first-and-goal at the Armijo 4-yard line. Corey Orem then attempted a quarterback sneak and, in the middle of blockers and would-be tacklers, neared the goal line. Suddenly, Williams emerged from the pack with the ball and raced out of the end zone down See Armijo, Page A12

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Vanden’s Michael Belk, front, is pushed out of bounds by Rodriguez’s Leroy Bryant during the football game

at Vanden High’s George A. Gammon Field, Friday. The Vikings secured second place in the MEL with the win.

Vikes score early, rip RHS in regular season finale Matt Miller

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FAIRFIELD — Quarterback Tre Dimes had a hand in six of Vanden High School’s seven touchdowns and the Vikings scored 28 second-quarter points in rolling to a 49-20 win Friday night over rival Rodriguez at George A. Gammon Field in the regular season finale for the city rivals. Vanden finished second in the Monticello Empire League with a 4-1 record and will take an impressive 8-2 overall mark into the playoffs. “A first-round bye would be good for us to get our bodies back together,” Vanden head coach Sean Murphy said. “We have some guys that are hurting and it would be good to rest up.” It was Vanden’s seventh straight win over Rodriguez. The Vikings now hold a 10-5 edge in the series. Dimes finished 10-of-17 for 234 yards with four touchdown passes

Rodriguez’s Leroy Bryant, left, hits Vanden’s Sean Davis during the football game at Vanden High School in Fairfield, Friday. and just one interception. He also ran for two more scores as Vanden led 35-6 at the half and remained in control, though Rodriguez did put up a fight that got

them to a 35-20 score before the Vikings pulled away again. “Our offense does a great job and can obviously be explosive when we want to execute,”

Murphy said. It was a tough loss for Rodriguez, but the Mustangs could very well be in the playoff picture as well. The Mustangs finished up the MEL season at 2-3 but still managed seven wins for the season and are now 7-3 overall. Rodriguez started its season with six straight wins. “All we can do is get ready for next week,” Rodriguez head coach Myles King said. “We’ll watch the seeding show on Sunday and see where we are.” Dimes in the first half had a 30-yard touchdown pass to Jamai East in the first quarter. He connected on scoring tosses of 25 yards to Michael Belk, 32 yards to Amarion York and 22 yards to East again in the second. Dimes also had a 7-yard touchdown run in the second quarter and a 4-yard touchdown run in the fourth. Jordan Jones accounted for Vanden’s final scoring opportunity in the fourth quarter with See Vikes, Page A12

Sharks earn inspired win over Jets despite Covid-19-related absences Tribune Content Agency SAN JOSE — Finding out just hours ahead of time that they would be without their coach, four of their top six defensemen, two players from their top line, and two veteran depth forwards, the Sharks on Saturday faced all kinds of adversity before their game with the Winnipeg Jets even got underway. They responded with one of their most inspired

efforts of the last twoplus seasons. Timo Meier scored at the 1:07 mark of overtime as the Sharks pulled out a 2-1 win over the Jets before an announced crowd of 11,845 at SAP Center. Tomas Hertl scored a second-period goal and goalie James Reimer had 34 saves as the Sharks snapped a three-game losing streak in the unlikeliest of ways. Kyle Connor scored

with 3:12 left in regulation to tie the game 1-1 and help send it to overtime. The Sharks outshot the Jets 27-20 through two periods before Reimer stood tall in the third with 14 saves. Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck had 34 saves in the loss. The Sharks have the day off Sunday and are scheduled to practice Monday and host the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. Sharks coach Bob

Boughner, forwards Andrew Cogliano, Jonathan Dahlen and Matt Nieto, and defensemen Erik Karlsson, Jake Middleton, Radim Simek, and Marc-Edouard Vlasic were all placed in the NHL’s Covid-19 protocol on Saturday – and could miss more time. A Sharks spokesman said some of the individuals were symptomatic, although not all. The team See Sharks, Page A14

VACAVILLE — Taking no chances, the Vacaville High football team scored early, late and in between in capturing its fifth straight outright Monticello Empire League title with a 38-7 victory over rival Will C. Wood in the 32nd edition of the Black and Blue Bowl at Wildcat Stadium, Friday. The Bulldogs (8-2, 5-0 MEL) got on the board with a 5-yard run by Blake Espino with 2:40 left in the first quarter. The first of Ariel Till’s five extra points made it 7-0. Roughly 2 1/2 minutes later, Vacaville doubled its lead on a pass from Ryan Vaughan to Darian Leon-Guerrero that covered 41 yards to the end zone. The only scoring in the second quarter was a 22-yard Till field goal that made it 17-0 at the half. The Bulldogs kept up the pressure with a 9-yard Leon-Guerrero TD run midway through the third quarter. They iced the victory with an 11-yard touchdown pass from Vaughan to Roman Price 10 seconds into the fourth quarter and a 1-yard run by Espino five minutes later. The lone touchdown for the Wildcats (7-3, 3-2) was on a 25-yard fumble return by Matthew

Qamar with 2:07 left in the game. Anthony Ortiz added the extra point. Vacaville outgained Wood 387-103 with Vaughan completing 23 of 34 passes for 242 yards and LeonGuerero rushing 19 times for 100 yards, pushing him over the 1,000-yard mark for the season. For Wood, Baxter Ken Tilford completed 13 of 26 passes for 96 yards and was also his team’s leading rusher with 30 yards on 11 carries. Vacaville’s JV team rolled to a 47-0 victory Vacaville’s junior varsity football team cruised to a 47-0 victory as Christian DiosdadoMunoz had touchdown runs of 36 and 5 yards Brody Forunati had TD passes of 60 yards to Gavin Ankney and 7 yards to Jemeir Buckner, Justin Albricht scored on a 16-yard fumble return and Antone Marfil also scored on a fumble recovery and Christain Neptune returned a punt 78 yards for a touchdown. Addison Edmonds kicked six extra points.

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Solano wins to stay unbeaten in BVC SAN PABLO — The Solano Community College volleyball team See Local, Page A11

Warriors rebound from first loss with romp over Thunder Tribune Content Agency SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry was blanked in the fourth quarter for the fourth straight game. Credit Curry and his teammates for making it happen, as the Warriors built such a big lead in a 103-82 win over Oklahoma City Saturday night his services weren’t required. Not that Curry didn’t contribute, coming alive in the third quarter for 15 of his 20 points as the Warriors rebounded from their first loss of the season with a resounding win over an overmatched opponent at Chase Center. The Warriors were never challenged in the second half in improving their record to 4-1, with

the Thunder, coming off their first win Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, falling to 1-5. Rookie first-round draft pick Jonathan Kuminga, the No. 7 pick in the draft, played the final 6:04 of the game and scored his first NBA points with a 3-pointer with over just over two minutes to play for a 102-71 lead. Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole had 14 points each for the Warriors, with Otto Porter Jr. adding 10. Green also had 11 rebounds and eight assists. Curry got loose in the third quarter for 15 points as the Warriors built on an 11-point halftime lead and had an See Warriors, Page A14

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Braves rally late to stun Astros, sit one win away from World Series title Tribune Content Agency ATLANTA — The improbability of this Braves run was captured in two swings during the seventh inning of Game 4, a World Series contest that, if the Braves win the series, will be retold for generations. With the Braves trailing the entire night, shortstop Dansby Swanson and pinch-hitter Jorge Soler blasted back-

to-back homers off Astros reliever Cristian Javier in the seventh, putting the Braves ahead in an eventual 3-2 victory at Truist Park. The Braves took a 3-1 lead in the World Series with consecutive home wins. They can clinch their second championship in front of their fans Sunday evening at Truist Park, where they’re undefeated this See Braves, Page A14

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Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin argues with umpire Mark Carlson after a call was reversed during a

game against Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Sept. 18, in Anaheim.

New manager Melvin lauded for communication skills Padres lack K evin Acee

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SAN DIEGO — Crises generally seem bigger – worse or more terrifying or hopeless – in the moment. So any assessment by some who recently departed and some who remain with the Padres that the organization’s baseball operation is a mess must be examined in the context of that truth. But if the fissures that formed primarily over the past several months created wounds that are in danger of festering, then it seems A.J. Preller got exactly who he needed to be the Padres manager. Bob Melvin is – according to virtually everything that has been written and said about him over the 19 years since he got his first job as a major league manager – what this particular Padres team needed. “He’s a great communicator,” Yonder Alonso, the former Padres first baseman who played under Melvin in Oakland in 2016 and ‘17, said Friday. Alonso assuredly has shared that sentiment with his brother-in-law, Manny Machado. It was certainly welcome news to a few Padres who responded to texts Friday, even those who expressed only cautious optimism that a culture

change will begin anew. And it almost certainly is being roundly applauded by the rest of those who will soon be playing under Melvin. Lack of communication from above is what many players and others in the organization decried as the 2021 season fell apart. That was, in fact, the main problem veterans expressed in the season’s final month. Whether it was being involved in potential trades or playing time or problems in the clubhouse, players said they often were never talked to by anyone in a position of authority. Preller, in the opinion of many in the organization, is the curator of that culture of obscuration. However, he thought manager Jayce Tingler would handle some of those situations. Tingler, who acknowledged he should have been more assertive, most often did not. Preller didn’t step in soon enough. Melvin, his history suggests, will have no such problem. “He’s a manager who not only do you play for, he grinds with you,” Alonso said. “That goes such a long way. He’ll hit fungoes every day. He’ll throw batting practice every day. He’ll be in-depth with you with everything that’s going on. He stays away from the clubhouse, but he still brings his message

out. He’ll probably talk to the team (as a whole) three times throughout the year. But he’s totally engaged.” The reality is Tingler, who in 2021 was in his first full season as a big league manager, lacked the sway to affect much in a veteranfilled clubhouse. The first-time manager was also surrounded by strong personalities on the coaching staff, which helped in some ways and diminished his effectiveness in other ways. Melvin, who has been to the playoffs seven times in 16 full seasons as a manager, has the cachet to affect whatever he wants no matter who is on the team or on his staff. (The belief by some familiar with at least some of the Padres brass’ inclinations is that former Mets manager Luis Rojas, who interviewed for the manager’s job, could be Melvin’s bench coach.) Many in and around the team doubt Preller can suddenly become a vibrant communicator. But now he has a manager with the gravitas and knowledge to walk alongside him. Melvin, who had a job in Oakland, was evidently comfortable he could do so. “Bob is an absolute treasure,” A’s assistant GM Billy Owens told MLB.com for an article in June. “He has this unique ability to

make you feel important, regardless of your stature in the room. His relationship with everyone in the front office is seamless. He listens and considers every piece of information while being able to decipher, analyze and come to a conclusion. He’s not going to always agree, but he’ll consider all of the votes.” Clearly, the impetus was there to get this hire right. Because the Padres paid a price. Melvin was reportedly due to make $3.5 million with the A’s in 2021. A source said Friday the average annual value of his threeyear deal in San Diego will be about $4 million – or about four times what either of the two previous Padres managers made. Whether the latest splash move by Preller and big expenditure by team Chairman Peter Seidler achieves its aim remains to be seen. But what can be said is the Padres are getting a manager with experience and, moreover, a manager who inspired this tweet Thursday night from A’s starting pitcher Chris Bassitt: “As Dr. Seuss says . . . Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. 10+ years Oakland was able to call Bob Melvin their manager. He’s truly the best manager in the sport. Be grateful. I sure as hell am.”

Garoppolo’s time as 49ers’ starter could end where it began: Chicago Tribune Content Agency In 2017, in his first start with the 49ers in Chicago, Jimmy Garoppolo inspired hope for the fan base: We finally have our quarterback of the future! Four years later, as he readies for his next start with the 49ers in Chicago, he’s inspiring hostility: Can we finally start our quarterback of the future?! On Dec. 3, 2017, Garoppolo headlined a 15-14 victory over the Bears, which was the sadsack 49ers’ second win of the season and portended better days ahead with their new QB. On Sunday, if the 49ers (2-4) leave Chicago still owning two wins after a fifth straight loss, it could portend a QB switch for which a growing segment of fans have been clamoring. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has suggested

he’s not close to supplanting Garoppolo, 29, with rookie Trey Lance, 21, the third overall pick in the draft. A day after Garoppolo’s desultory performance in last Sunday’s loss to the Colts, Shanahan said he didn’t enter that game thinking Garoppolo was “one bad game” away from being benched. Is he one stinker away now? Shanahan was asked Friday whether he’d be inclined to make a change if Garoppolo had a forgettable performance against the Bears. “I would never answer a question like that,” Shanahan said. “. . . We’re going to go to Chicago and play as good as we can. When you play good, you play bad, you review the tape after the game, you go into Monday and Tuesday and you try to make decisions by Wednesday.” In other words, maybe?

This much is clear: Garoppolo will keep his job if he can channel his 2017 magic Sunday in Chicago, about 30 miles from his hometown of Arlington Heights. The game will be played four years to the day that he held his introductory news conference after he was traded to the 49ers. Garoppolo, flanked by Shanahan and general manager John Lynch, began that session with an opening statement, which wasn’t on Lynch’s script. “I think Kyle will tell you a great quality of a quarterback (is) taking charge,” Lynch said. “I thought I was starting, but, hey, have at it, Jimmy.” It foreshadowed Garoppolo’s off-script brilliance as he led the 1-10 49ers to a 5-0 finish despite having mastered just a portion of Shanahan’s dense playbook.

It began with the win against the Bears, which ended with Garoppolo completing 5 of 6 passes for 54 yards and converting three first downs to set up a last-second game-winning field goal. “I just learned the two-minute (offense) the other week,” Garoppolo said after the game. Garoppolo often improvised before that final drive. At one point, with a defender about to drill him, he fired a sidearm, off-his-backfoot, 16-yard completion into triple coverage to wide receiver Louis Murphy. Asked Wednesday about that jaw-dropping completion, Garoppolo acknowledged that wasn’t how the play was drawn up. “There was a lot of plays like that, that were just – that’s not really where the ball is intended See 49ers, Page A14

From Page A10 stayed unbeaten in Bay Valley Conference play with a 25-5, 25-14, 25-10 victory over Contra Costa College, Friday. For the Falcons (15-11, 8-0), Kailyn Kaiser had 11 digs and two aces; Sammy Brown had six kills, two aces and six digs; Sarah Elledge had four kills and one block assist; Mylei Moli had three kills, one ace, one dig and four block assists; Anaya Rodriguez had two kills, 18 assists, one ace and three digs; and Dani Rydjord had 12 kills, three aces, four digs and one block assist. Solano hosts Yuba on Monday in a match rescheduled from last week.

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SCC scores early, late in win over NVC NAPA — ShaneNicole Sheppard scored in the second minute, but the Solano Community College women’s soccer team waited until the second to pull away to a 4-0 Bay Valley Conference victory over Napa Valley, Tuesday. Sheppard netted her goal with an an assist from Ximena Rodriguez. The Falcons (8-6-1, 7-2-1 BVC) didn’t find the net again until the 49th minute when Savannah Crews scored with assists from Rodriguez and Katherine Umana. Rodriguez upped the lead to 3-0 with a goal in the 57th minute off a pass from Dakota Marin and Marin wrapped up the scoring with a goal in the 87th minute with an assist from Umana. Fatima Guzman and Bailey Erbland each played a half in goal. Solano is scheduled to play at Yuba of Marysville on Tuesday.

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Bulldogs advance to SJS semifinals VACAVILLE — Mackenzie Godden was 18-of-19 on serves with three aces and was a force at the net with seven blocks and eight kills in helping to power the Vacaville High volleyball team to a 29-27, 25-9,25-20 win over Ponderosa of Shingle Springs in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II quarterfinals, Thursday. The fourth-seeded Bulldogs (22-3) advance to play at top-seeded Tracy (18-5) on Tuesday. Vacaville’s offense was run by Mea Todd and Emma Johnson with 17 and 12 assists respectively. Alexa Simmons led the attack with 11 kills followed by Malia DeCelle with 10 and Siera Bandy with 7. Kyra Gossett played a scrappy defense with 19 digs, while Johnson added 12 and Reese Rogers 10. Gossett also had 13 service receptions, while behind the

service line Johnson was 14-of-16 with two aces and DeCelle 12-of-14 with one ace.

Bocce

Fairfield Bocce Federation WINTER LEAGUE STANDINGS As of Oct. 28 Tuesday AM League W L Pts Plan B 3 3 58 Capitani 3 3 48 Bocce Friends 3 0 36 No Mercy 2 1 32 Do It Again 1 5 52 Tuesday PM League W L Pts Sarranos 3 0 36 New Bees 2 4 45 Bells & Beaus 2 1 27 Untouchaball 1 2 32 Slow Rollers 1 2 18 Wednesday AM League W L Pts Roll’Em 4 2 61 Bocce Bulldogs 3 3 59 Oh Sugar 3 3 56 Sons Of Italy 2 4 53 Thursday AM League W L Pts Red Devils 5 1 67 Real Mccoys 4 2 58 Bocce Cruisers 3 3 60 Mama’S & Papa’S 3 3 59 A Round Tuit 2 4 56 What If 1 5 28 Tuesday AM Weekly Results Bocce Friends 3,Do It Again 0 Plan B 2,Capitani 1 Bye — No Mercy Tuesday PM Weekly Results Sarranos 3,New Bees 0 Bells & Beaus No Play,Slow Rollers No Play Bye — Untouchaball Wednesday AM Weekly Results Oh Sugar 2,Sons Of Italy 1 Roll’Em 2,Bocce Bulldogs 1 Thursday AM Weekly Results Red Devils 3,What If 0 Real Mccoys 2,A Round Tuit 1 Bocce Cruisers 2,Mama’S & Papa’S 1

Golf

Niners SWEEPS Flight 1 Handicaps 8-13 1, Genny Lopez, net 29 2, Judi Moses, net 30 3, Rene Romiski, net 32 4, Barbara James, net 35 Flight 2 Handicaps 14-15 1, Nancy Schlesinger, net 33* 2, Kitty Lockwood, net 33* 3, Judy Horan, net 34 4, Chris Robertson, net 36 5, Linda Perry, net 37 Flight 3 Handicaps 16-18 1, Barbara Ray, net 34* 2, Rosemarie Chonzena, net 34* 3, Ilene Pliler, net 37 Flight 4 Handicaps 19-22 1, Shirley Helmich, net 28* 2, Pat Alvestad, net 28* 3, Ann Rollin, net 34 4, Cathy Treece, net 37 Flight 5 Handicaps 23-25 1, Jodene Nolan, net 36. 2, Rosie McCown, net 41. *Ties broken with handicap holes Chip In: Barbara James, No. 18. Birdie: Genny Lopez, No. 18.

Rio Vista Women’s Golf Club GOOD WITCH/BAD WITCH First place tie: Team: Pam Fashing, Barb Bellamy, Joan Rexford, 97 Team: Sandy Smith, Marian Bard, Ladell Manion, Jill Smith, 97 Team: Marsha Berry, Loretta Ortenblad, Cathy Warr, Paula Davis 97 Closest to Pin No. 4: Thea Rock 21-9. Furthest away from Pin No. 4: Sandy Smith, 31-4.

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Scoreboard BASEBALL SAN FRAN Seattle

MLB Playoffs World Series Tuesday, Oct. 26 Atlanta 6, Houston 2 Wednesday, Oct. 27 Houston 7, Atlanta 2 Friday’s Games Atlanta 2, Houston 0 Saturday’s Game Atlanta 3, Houston 2, Atlanta leads 3-1 Sunday’s Game Houston at Atlanta, 5:15 p.m. Tueday’s Game Atlanta at Houston, 5:09, if necessary Wednesday’s Game Atlanta at Houston, 5:09, if necessary

FOOTBALL NFL American Conference East W L T Pct. PF PA Buffalo 4 2 0 .667 203 98 New England 3 4 0 .429 179 140 N.Y. Jets 1 5 0 .167 80 175 Miami 1 6 0 .143 127 207 North W L T Pct. PF PA Cincinnati 5 2 0 .714 189 128 Baltimore 5 2 0 .714 187 164 Cleveland 4 3 0 .571 173 165 Pittsburgh 3 3 0 .500 117 132 South W L T Pct. PF PA Tennessee 5 2 0 .714 193 164 Indianapolis 3 4 0 .429 169 149 Jacksonville 1 5 0 .167 116 172 Houston 1 6 0 .143 97 203 West W L T Pct. PF PA Las Vegas 5 2 0 .714 180 166 L.A. Chargers 4 2 0 .667 148 150 Kansas City 3 4 0 .429 188 203 Denver 3 4 0 .429 140 127 National Conference East W L T Pct. PF PA Dallas 5 1 0 .833 205 146 Washington 2 5 0 .286 146 210 Philadelphia 2 5 0 .286 159 185 N.Y. Giants 2 5 0 .286 139 180 North W L T Pct. PF PA Green Bay 7 1 0 .875 192 167 Minnesota 3 3 0 .500 147 137 Chicago 3 4 0 .429 101 162 Detroit 0 7 0 .000 128 200 South W L T Pct. PF PA Tampa Bay 6 1 0 .857 233 147 New Orleans 4 2 0 .667 140 101 Atlanta 3 3 0 .500 135 176 Carolina 3 4 0 .429 146 146 West W L T Pct. PF PA Arizona 7 1 0 .875 246 138 L.A. Rams 6 1 0 .857 207 146

Armijo From Page A10 the home sideline for a touchdown that made it 48-0 after a David Singleton run for the 2-point conversion. “It was a spectacular play,” Mosley said. “Again, it’s a culmination of his efforts this year. Like I say, he helped us, he played wide receiver, went to running back, you know he held it down at DB, at nickel, safety . . . It all aligned for him tonight.” From the Falcons’ perspective? “It’s just like a culmination of the season,” Matsukado said. Fairfield held its own in the early going, forcing a punt and stopping Armijo on fourth down at the Falcons’ 8 on the Royals’ first two possessions. The good fortune didn’t

Vikes From Page A10 a 1-yard touchdown run. Diego Nunez-Smith was perfect on seven extrapoint kicks. Dimes in that second quarter had three touchdown passes on three consecutive pass attempts, spanning a time of just over three minutes. Rodriguez got on the scoreboard just before

2 4 0 .333 135 149 2 5 0 .286 150 162

Week 7 Games Indianapolis 30, SAN FRANCISCO 18 Cleveland 17, Denver 14 N.Y. Giants 25, Carolina 3 New England 54, N.Y. Jets 13 Tennessee 27, Kansas City 3 Green Bay 24, Washington 10 Atlanta 30, Miami 28 Cincinnati 41, Baltimore 17 L.A. Rams 28, Detroit 17 Las Vegas 33, Philadelphia 22 Arizona 31, Houston 5 Tampa Bay 38, Chicago 3 New Orleans 13, Seattle 10 Byes — Buffalo, Dallas, Jacksonville, L.A. Chargers, Minnesota, Pittsburgh Week 8 Thursday’s Game Green Bay 24, Arizona 21 Sunday’s Games SAN FRANCISCO at Chicago, 10 a.m. Cincinnati at N.Y. Jets, 10 a.m. Tennessee at Indianapolis, 10 a.m. L.A. Rams at Houston, 10 a.m. Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 10 a.m. Philadelphia at Detroit, 10 a.m. Carolina at Atlanta, 10 a.m. Miami at Buffalo, 10 a.m. New England at L.A. Chargers, 1:05 p.m. Jacksonville at Seattle, 1:05 p.m. Washington at Denver, 1:25 p.m. Tampa Bay at New Orleans, 1:25 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota, 5:20 p.m. Monday’s Game N.Y. Giants at Kansas City, 5:15 p.m. Byes — Baltimore, Las Vegas Week 9 Thursday, Nov. 4 N.Y. Jets at Indianapolis, 5:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7 Arizona at SAN FRANCISCO, 1:25 p.m. Las Vegas at N.Y. Giants, 10 a.m. Atlanta at New Orleans, 10 a.m. Buffalo at Jacksonville, 10 a.m. Cleveland at Cincinnati, 10 a.m. New England at Carolina, 10 a.m. Denver at Dallas, 10 a.m. Minnesota at Baltimore, 10 a.m. Houston at Miami, 10 a.m. L.A. Chargers at Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m. Green Bay at Kansas City, 1:25 p.m. Tennessee at L.A. Rams, 5:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8 Chicago at Pittsburgh, 5:15 p.m. Byes — Detroit, Seattle, Tampa Bay, Washington

Vacaville 38, Wood 7 Esparto 50, Golden Sierra 8 Linden 21, East Nicholas 13 San Juan forfeited to Rio Vista Sonoma Valley 51, Highlands 12 Bye — Vacaville Christian END REGULAR SEASON

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Monticello Empire League Overall League W L T PF PA W L T PF PA x-Vacaville 8 2 0 340 91 5 0 0 207 30 Vanden 8 2 0 417 172 4 1 0 216 75 Wood 7 3 0 301 216 3 2 0 151 112 Rodriguez 7 3 0 279 189 2 3 0 123 144 Armijo 2 8 0 170 348 1 4 0 96 171 Fairfield 0 9 0 13 406 0 5 0 0 261 x-clinched championship Sierra Delta League Overall League W L T PF PA W L T PF PA Linden 6 4 0 59 308 2 0 0 74 44 Vaca Chr. 7 1 0 211 79 3 1 0 116 73 Esparto 5 3 0 309 149 4 2 0 239 93 G. Sierra 1 2 0 60 110 1 1 0 38 76 Highlands 1 7 0 90 348 1 3 0 52 135 Rio Vista 2 4 0 144 112 0 2 0 36 52 San Juan 0 5 0 12 218 0 2 0 6 88 Note: Standings do not included forfeited games Friday’s Games Armijo 56, Fairfield 0 Vanden 49, Rodriguez 20

EASTERN CONFERENCE Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Carolina 7 7 0 0 14 31 11 Washington 8 5 0 3 13 30 19 N.Y. Rangers 8 5 2 1 11 19 18 Philadelphia 6 4 1 1 9 25 17 New Jersey 6 4 2 0 8 18 17 N.Y. Islanders 7 3 2 2 8 17 18 Columbus 7 4 3 0 8 19 19 Pittsburgh 8 3 3 2 8 26 25 Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida 9 8 0 1 17 36 18 Buffalo 7 5 1 1 11 23 14 Detroit 9 4 3 2 10 29 31 Tampa Bay 8 4 3 1 9 26 28 Toronto 9 4 4 1 9 21 29 Boston 7 4 3 0 8 18 20 Ottawa 7 3 4 0 6 19 20 Montreal 9 2 7 0 4 17 30 Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA St. Louis 7 6 1 0 12 29 15 Minnesota 8 5 2 0 10 22 26 Winnipeg 8 4 2 2 10 28 26 Nashville 8 4 4 0 8 23 22 Colorado 8 4 4 0 8 24 27 Dallas 8 3 4 1 7 15 22 Chicago 9 0 7 2 2 17 37 Arizona 8 0 7 1 1 12 37 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Calgary 7 5 1 1 11 25 15 Edmonton 6 5 1 0 10 27 18 SAN JOSE 8 5 3 0 10 22 19 Vegas 8 4 4 0 8 21 26 Seattle 8 3 4 1 7 22 25 Vancouver 8 3 4 1 7 21 23 Anahiem 9 2 4 3 7 27 33 Los Angeles 8 2 5 1 5 21 25 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs. Friday’s Games Florida 3, Detroit 2, OT N.Y. Rangers 4, Columbus 0 Washington 2, Arizona 0 Carolina 6, Chicago 3 Vegas 5, Anaheim 4, SO Ottawa 4, Dallas 1 Saturday’s Games SAN JOSE 2, Winnipeg 1, OT Nashville 3, N.Y. Islanders 2, SO Los Angeles 5, Montreal 2 Boston 3, Florida 2, SO Toronto 5, Detroit 4 New Jersey 4, Pittsburgh 2 St. Louis 1, Chicago 0 Colorado 4, Minnesota 1 Edmonton at Vancouver, (n) Philadelphia at Calgary, (n) Sunday’s Games Arizona at Carolina, 10 a.m. Montreal at Anaheim, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Los Angeles, 1 p.m. Columbus at New Jersey, 2 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Seattle, 6 p.m. Monday’s Games Washington at Tampa Bay, 4 p.m. Ottawa at Chicago, 5 p.m. Seattle at Edmonton, 6:30 p.m.

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 5 1 .833 — Philadelphia 4 2 .667 1 Toronto 4 3 .571 1½ Brooklyn 3 3 .500 2 Boston 2 4 .333 3 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 5 1 .833 — Milwaukee 3 3 .500 2 Cleveland 3 3 .500 2 Detroit 1 4 .200 3½ Indiana 1 6 .143 4½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB Washington 5 1 .833 — Miami 5 1 .833 — Charlotte 4 2 .667 1 Atlanta 3 3 .500 2 Orlando 1 6 .143 4½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Northwest Division W L Pct GB Utah 4 1 .800 — Denver 4 2 .600 ½ Minnesota 3 2 .600 1 Portland 3 2 .600 1 Oklahoma City 1 5 .167 3½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB GOLDEN STATE 5 1 .833 — SACRAMENTO 3 2 .600 1½ L.A. Lakers 3 3 .500 2 Phoenix 1 3 .250 3 L.A. Clippers 1 4 .200 3½ Southwest Division W L Pct GB Dallas 3 2 .600 — Memphis 3 3 .500 ½ San Antonio 2 4 .333 1½ Houston 1 4 .200 2 New Orleans 1 6 .143 3 Friday’s Games SACRAMENTO 113, New Orleans 109 Toronto 119, Orlando 109 Brooklyn 105, Indiana 98 Miami 114, Charlotte 99 Denver 106, Dallas 75 Portland 111, L.A. Clippers 92 L.A. Lakers 113, Cleveland 101 Saturday’s Games GOLDEN STATE 103, Oklahoma City 82 Washington 115, Boston 112, 2OT Detroit 110, Orlando 103 New York 123, New Orleans 117 Toronto 97, Indiana 94 Philadelphia 122, Atlanta 94 Chicago 107, Utah 99 Miami 129, Memphis 103 San Antonio 102, Milwaukee 93 Denver 93, Minnesota 91 Cleveland at Phoenix, (n) Sunday’s Games SACRAMENTO at Dallas, 12:30 p.m. Portland at Charlotte, 4 p.m. Utah at Milwaukee, 4 p.m. Detroit at Brooklyn, 4:30 p.m. Houston at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m. Monday’s Games Cleveland at Charlotte, 4 p.m. San Antonio at Indiana, 4 p.m. Portland at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. Washington at Atlanta, 4:30 p.m. Chicago at Boston, 4:30 p.m. Toronto at New York, 4:30 p.m. Denver at Memphis, 5 p.m. Orlando at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, 7:30 p.m.

last as Fairfield fumbled on the next play with Aaron Castro making the recovery and Singleton running it in from 8 yards out on the next play. Kaiba Washington caught a pass from Eddie Concepcion for the 2-point conversion. The Falcons appeared to answer back – twice – as Isaiah Pacheco threw a pair of 24-yard touchdown passes in a four-play span – the first to Jeremiah Cardwell, the second to Davis Johnson – only to have them wiped out by penalties. After Fairfield turned it over on downs, it took the Royals five plays to score as they converted on a third-and-24 play with a 64-yard strike from Concepcion to Williams 1 minute into the second quarter. Singleton ran in the 2-point conversion to up the lead to 16-0. With 11 seconds left in the half, Concep-

cion and Williams hooked up again, this time on a 73-yard touchdown with Dameion Regalado running in the 2-point conversion on a reverse that appeared to be a pass play gone awry. Armijo doubled its point total with a 24-point third quarter. Concepcion ran it in from 4 yards out and added the 2-point conversion, Regalado caught a 23-yard TD pass from Concepcion with the senior QB hitting Guy Fortson for the conversion, and Williams finished it with his long fumble return. Williams capped the scoring with his interception return with 2:51 to go in the fourth quarter in what turned out to be the final offensive play of the game because of a running clock. Concepcion finished the night 6-for-11 for 187 yards and

four touchdowns with one interception, with Williams getting 137 yards on his two TD catches. Singleton ran for 87 yards on 12 carries. Green rushed for 64 yards on 10 carries, while Pacheco completed 6-of-12 passes for 79 yards. The Fairfield junior varsity team showed there’s hope for the future with a 42-0 victory, ending the season 5-5 overall and 2-3 in the MEL. Willie Nickson III threw for four touchdowns – one each to Elijah Anaya, Trevon Moten, Issiah Jeriente and Joshua Tucker – and a pair of 2-point conversions to Davion Johnson. Moten also ran for two touchdowns and a 2-point conversion. Armijo finished the season 1-7-1 overall, 0-5 in the MEL.

halftime when Jamoryon Johnson went 95 yards on a kickoff return for a touchdown. Quarterback Miles Meadows had a 15-yard touchdown pass to Johnson in the third quarter and Keith Gallon raced 4 yards for a score in the fourth. The Mustangs failed on a 2-point pass and an extrapoint kick. Rodriguez did manage a two-point conversion on its final touchdown from Gallon. Both teams piled up penalties – Rodriguez had

9 for 82 yards, Vanden 10 for 70 yards – but the Mustangs failed to convert on several fourth-down attempts. Rodriguez also took one drive in the first quarter to the 1-yard line and failed to score on fourth down. “I thought we made some plays early,” King said. “I thought we crossed the goal line on that one but you can’t leave any doubt. That was a game-changing play.” Vanden didn’t have big rushing numbers, but Belk finished with

four catches for 80 yards and East had two catches for 52. Sean Davis was the leading rusher with 57 yards on three carries. Gallon carried 20 times for 64 yards for the Mustangs. Meadows was 9-for-25 with one touchdown pass, one interception and 75 total yards.

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CALENDAR Sunday’s TV sports Baseball MLB Playoffs •World Series, Game 5, Houston at Atlanta, Chs. 2, 40 (KTXL), 5 p.m. Basketball NBA •Sacramento at Dallas, NBCSCA, 12:30 p.m. (Vacaville only) •Utah at Milwaukee, NBATV, 4 p.m. Bowling •PWBA Tour Championship, CBSSN, 2 p.m. Curling •United States Curling Trials, mixed doubles final, NBCSN, 5 p.m. Football NFL •San Francisco at Chicago, Chs. 2, 40 (KTXL), 10 a.m. •New England at L.A. Chargers, Chs. 5, 13, 1 p.m. •Tampa Bay at New Orleans, Chs. 2, 40 (KTXL), 1:25 p.m. •Dallas at Minnesota, Ch. 3, 5:20 p.m. Golf •PGA Tour, Butterfield Bermuda Championship, final round, GOLF, 10 a.m. Hockey NHL •N.Y. Rangers at Seattle, NHL, 6 p.m. Horse racing •America’s Day at the Races, FS1, 9:30 a.m. •America’s Day at the Races, FS2, 1 p.m. Motorsports •NASCAR, Cup Series, Xfinity 500, Ch. 3, 11 a.m. •NHRA, Dodge//SRT Nationals, qualifying, FS1, 1 p.m. (taped) •NHRA, Dodge//SRT Nationals, FS1, 2 p.m. Rodeo •Women’s Rodeo World Championships, Ch. 5, 13, 10 a.m. (taped) Soccer Premier League •Norwich City vs. Leeds United, NBCSN, 5 a.m. •Aston Villa vs. West Ham, NBCSN, 9 a.m. Ligue 1 •Bordeaux vs. Stade de Reims, BEIN, 6:50 a.m. •Stade Brestois vs. AS Monaco, BEIN, 8:55 a.m. •Clermont Foot vs. Marseille, BEIN, 12:35 p.m. •Angers vs. OGC Nice, BEIN, 6 p.m. (taped) MLS •Minnesota United vs. Sporting Kansas City, ESPN, 10 a.m. Serie A •Salernitana vs. Napoli, CBSSN, 10 a.m. NWSL •Gotham FC vs. Racing Louisville, CBSSN, noon College men •Indiana at Maryland, BIG TEN, 10 a.m. •Stanford at Washington, PAC12, 2 p.m. •California at Oregon State, PAC12, 4 p.m. College women •SEC Tournament, first round, Vanderbilt vs. Florida, SEC, 11 a.m. •Big Ten Tournament, quarterfinals, Ohio State vs. Purdue, BIG TEN, noon •Stanford at USC, PAC12, P12BA, noon •SEC Tournament, first round, Georgia vs. LSU, 1:30 p.m. •California at UCLA, P12BA, 2 p.m. •ACC Tournament, first round, Clemson vs. Notre Dame, ACC, 3 p.m. •ACC Tournament, first round, Wake Forest vs. Duke, ACC, 5 p.m. Super Lig •Galatasaray vs. Gaziantepspor, BEIN, 3:30 p.m. Volleyball College women •Wisconsin at Purdue, ESPNU, 9 a.m. •Georgia at Alabama, SEC, 9 a.m. •West Virginia at Iowa State, ESPN2, 11 a.m. •Washington at UCLA, ESPNU, 4 p.m. Tennis •Center Court, ATP Vienna, ATP St. Petersburg, WTA Courmayeur, WTA Cluj-Napoca, finals, TENNIS, 9 a.m. •Center Court, ATP Paris, early rounds; Billie Jean King Cup Finals Group Stage, France vs. Canada, Belgium vs. Belarus, Czech Republic vs. Germany, Spain vs. Slovakia, TENNIS, 5:30 and 6 a.m. (Monday)

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A rare and endangered California condor lands on a ledge in Marble Gorge, east of Grand Canyon National Park in Mexico, March 22, 2007, west of Page, Arizona.

San Diego Zoo reports: California condors can reproduce without sex Tribune Content Agency SAN DIEGO — He’s got his mother’s eyes, and his father’s . . . nothing. A scientific team led by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance announced Thursday that California condors can reproduce without having sex. Researchers made the finding after genetic tests showed that two condors born in captivity didn’t have fathers. Yes, fathers. And that’s not a misspelling of “feathers.” This phenomenon, known as parthenogenesis, has been seen in certain insects, fish and reptiles. There have been a few cases among birds, too. But no one knew until now that female California condors could have offspring without males, a head-scratching finding that raises questions around how often this occurs and whether it matters in the wild. Another unanswered question: Why did this happen? The mothers of both condors had each mated successfully before and were housed with a male at the time they reproduced asexually. “I thought it was pretty remarkable,” said Kevin Burns, an ornithologist at San Diego State University, who was not

involved in the study. “That raises the issue that we should be looking for this more, I think.” It’s no accident the discovery was made by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, which runs the zoo and Safari Park. The non-profit organization has played a key role in helping California condors claw their way back from the brink of extinction. By 1982, there were only 22 of the iconic birds left. By the end of 2019, that count rose to 525, with 306 condors flying freely across California, Arizona, Utah and Baja California. A captive breeding program run out of the Safari Park has accounted for much of that rebound, and the zoo and Safari Park have hatched more than 160 condors over the years. Throughout this ongoing effort, researchers have collected a vast repository of condor blood, feathers and tissue. The DNA in these samples can reveal how closely two condors are related and how traits are passed down from one generation to the next. Researchers didn’t expect any major surprises when they began testing samples from more than 900 condors around 2013.

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49ers: Looking to end losing streak From Page A11 to go,” Garoppolo said of his season-ending stretch in 2017. “But whether it was me not knowing the offense entirely, something up front, whatever it was, there were some makeshift plays like that, I guess you could say. But, yeah, it definitely ranks up there in one of the top throws I’ve ever had.” Before Garoppolo’s first start, the 49ers had

lost 24 of their previous 27 games and hadn’t had a QB throw for 4,000 yards or be voted to a Pro Bowl since Jeff Garcia in 2000 and 2001, respectively. Garoppolo’s ability to flourish in less-than-ideal circumstances prompted the 49ers to sign him to a $137.5 million extension as everyone wondered what he could accomplish when he wasn’t drawing plays in the dirt.

Four years later, however, the 4,000-yard and Pro Bowl droughts haven’t been snapped, and Garoppolo’s record as a starter, a compelling reason to maintain optimism through injuries and uneven performances, has been diminished: The 49ers are 5-7 with Garoppolo since the NFC Championship Game in January 2020. If the 49ers extend their losing streak with a

Warriors: Cruise

defeat Sunday, Shanahan will be asked, again, if Garoppolo will remain his starter. And it’s conceivable his response will be far different than when he was facetiously asked in 2017 if Garoppolo would remain his No. 1 QB after his first start in Chicago. “I’ll let you know at the end of the week,” Shanahan said, before adding with a smile: “I’m just joking.”

Sharks: Absences meant many changes From Page A10 would not specify who those individuals were. Sharks captain Logan Couture was ill and also missed the game but was not in Covid-19 protocol, according to the team. Noah Gregor, a member of the AHL’s Barracuda, was also placed in the league’s protocol. The absences meant wholesale changes to the Sharks’ lineup, including two brand new defense pairs.

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Jaycob Megna played with his usual defense partner with the Barracuda, Ryan Merkley, and Nicolas Meloche was partnered with Santeri Hatakka. Ryan Merkley, the Sharks’ first-round pick in 2018, and Hatakka, a 2019 sixth-round pick, made their NHL debuts. Megna, Merkley, and Meloche, and forwards Nick Merkley and John Leonard were all recalled Saturday. Nick Merkley was on a line with Lane Pederson and Jonah Gad-

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Statistics for Travis Air Force Base for yesterday through 5 p.m. Temperature High/Low.............................66°/58° Average high .......................... 71.8° Average low............................ 48.5° A year ago............................ NA/NA Barometric pressure............29.92 Humidity...................................67%

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than usual. As for the five players who were recalled, MacLean said the guys were “probably ticked off that they got sent down in the first place. They’re going to get an opportunity. “We have players here that are capable of playing well and then we’ve got to go compete. It makes no difference. In this game, no one feels sorry for you. It’s the next man up and you’ve got to be ready to go.”

jovich and Leonard was with Kevin Labanc and Jasper Weatherby. So the Sharks leaned on their more experienced players. Both Brent Burns and Mario Ferraro, the Sharks’ top defense pair, played over 18 and 17 minutes, respectively, in the first two periods. Hertl formed the top line with Meier and Alexander Barabanov, and Nick Bonino skated with William Eklund and Rudolfs Balcers, and all played more minutes

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From Page A10 82-58 margin going in to the fourth quarter. The quarter included a 16-2 run and stifling defense as Oklahoma City managed only 14 points in the quarter and was 5 for 29 from the 3-point stripe heading in to the fourth quarter. The Warriors led by as many as 18 points in the first half and went in to intermission with a 55-44 lead. Green led the Warriors with 14 points and six rebounds, with Wiggins adding 11 points including 3 for 3 from the three-point line. Curry had just five first-half points on 2-for-6 shooting and 1-for-5 shooting on 3-pointers. Green had 14 points in an entire game just five times last season. Wiggins was about

Braves: So close From Page A11 postseason. Under manager Brian Snitker, the Braves formed an identity around comebacks and mental toughness. They’ve shown their propensity for the rally throughout the season and postseason, but no sequence exhibited it better than Saturday. Swanson, the hometown shortstop who’d been having a difficult postseason run, had his storybook moment in the seventh. He was 11 for 47 (.234) with one extrabase hit and an RBI over 13 games entering the night. He was a Game 4 hero leaving it. Swanson cranked a two-strike homer over the right-field wall to tie the score at 2, sending the 43,125 at Truist Park into a frenzy. Soler followed with a pinch-hit laser over the left-field wall that produced the first lead change of the series. Astros left fielder Yordan Alvarez crashed into the wall trying to make the play. The Braves led, 3-2. They didn’t look back. Circumstances had forced them into a bullpen game. The contest got off to a rocky start. The offense looked lifeless for six innings after scoring just twice Friday. The Braves, keeping with the theme of their unthinkable campaign, weren’t deterred. It was a strange start to a World Series game. Lefty Dylan Lee was the Braves’ opener, running out from the bullpen to begin the game. Lee

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wasn’t on the field for long. In his fifth career appearance, he faced only four hitters, recording one out and departing with the bases loaded. Kyle Wright inherited the mess, limiting the Astros to one run. Wright helped the Braves through their scheduled bullpen game by covering 4 2/3 innings. He was charged only one run, a solo homer by Jose Altuve in the fourth. Perhaps it was Wright’s gutsiest outing as a pro. He lived on the edge but kept the Braves within two runs. He allowed five hits, walked three and struck out three. The Astros had a baserunner in every inning against Wright but he held them to an 0 for 7 with runners in scoring position – missed opportunities that loomed large by night’s end. Wright appeared in only two games during the regular season. The top prospect’s struggles relegated him to Triple-A. He was a surprise add to the World Series roster after a strong finish to the season. He struck out the side during a relief appearance in Game 2, then built on that success with his showing Saturday. Astros starter Zack Greinke looked like his old self, holding the Braves to four hits over four scoreless innings. His velocity hovered in the high-80s yet he was effective. The Braves grounded into two double plays and didn’t have a runner reach second.

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FAIRFIELD — The Downtown Theatre is hosting a night of Home Grown Soul featuring Brian Owens and The Soul Sanctuary Band. Owens is a singer, songwriter and community activist based in Ferguson, Missouri. He’s most known for his rendition of Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come,” sung with his father Thomas Owens, which amassed more than 100 million views between YouTube and Facebook. Owens focuses his musical style in the realm of the 1960s and ’70s gospel and soul, taking inspiration from the likes of Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield and more. He’s performed on “Entertainment Tonight,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and more. Special guest is Bay Area recording artist Nzuri Soul, performing favorite soul classics and hit songs from her new CD, “All of Me.” The event is hosted by KPOO Radio Host Donald Lacy Jr. of the Love Life Foundation. Owens has worked with fivetime Grammy winner and vocalist Michael McDonald on “Soul of Ferguson.” They will appear as featured guests on an upcoming episode of “Sanborn Sessions,” hosted by award-winning saxophonist, comSee Owens, Page B3

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oncertgoers at the Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre on Friday will hear new tunes from Jake Shimabukuro, one week prior to the release of his new album, “Jake & Friends.” The affable ukulele master began recording prior to the Covid-19 outbreak. With live performances on hold, Shimabukuro, like many other musicians, spent time in the studio. And, learned lessons in different studio processes. “At least I know how to record ukulele tracks,” he said by phone from Hawaii. “I could do that on my own.” He tried virtual performances. There were challenges. “At the time I did not know how to manipulate the camera and work the audio,” he said. Shimabukuro said he found virtual workshops on masterclass.com much more enjoyable. He could see everyone’s fingers playing, up close. “It was quite effective,” he said. “It opened my eyes to this new world.” The downtime also made Shimabukuro contemplate life and think about what many take for granted. For him, it’s this: “To be more

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grateful in the moment and know the importance of supporting each other,” he said. It was an emotional roller coaster at times, he said. “Jake & Friends,” which contains 15 tunes, features collaborations with Willie Nelson, Bette Midler, Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Loggins, Moon Taxi, Michael McDonald, Vince Gill and Amy Grant, Jon Anderson, Ziggy Marley, Warren Haynes, Jack Johnson, Billy Strings and others. “I have to pinch myself when I see those names on my own album,” he said in press materials. “It’s like, ‘Did that really happen?’ Making the album was a real challenge, but I’m deeply honored that all of the artists agreed to record with me.” One never learns everything about music, he said.

“You enjoy the journey,” he said. “The process is the journey you take.” Shimabukuro also enjoyed spending time with his two sons, 6 and 9, during the pandemic. They aren’t used to having him home much, he said. “Both love music,” he said. Things will change as Shimabukuro kicks off his tour. For example, he won’t be doing meet-and-greets. “It’s one of the nice things to connect with the people afterward,” he said. There will be protocols in place, such as proof of vaccination and wearing a mask inside. Shimabukuro will sit about 20 feet away from the audience. “If you close your eyes and feel that energy, it will feel like preCovid,” he said. He will be accompanied by a bass player. Shimabukuro estimated this is his third or fourth time at the Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre. “It’s always so wonderful. You can tell they love keeping the music alive in the community,” he said. Shimabukuro has been referred to as “the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele.” His journey took him from local phenom to YouTube sensation, from See Jake, Page B3

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ROCKVILLE — Cas Davis is wearing a few hats for Solano College Theatre’s production of “The Servant of Two Masters,” which opens Friday. It also marks the return of live theater at the rural Fairfield campus. Davis grew up in Fairfield attending K.I. Jones School, Green Valley Middle School and Early College High School. Davis plays the lead character, helped select the tunes for the story, adapted to fit into the 1980s, and wrote one original tune. “I was really nervous about playing Truffaldino, specifically because of mobility and the agility expected of the character – I’ve always had two left feet when it came to dance, and when we tried

Preview ‘The Servant of Two Masters’ 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday; Nov. 12-13; Nov. 19-20 2 p.m. Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Nov. 21 Solano Community College, 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield http://blogs.solano.edu/ theater/index.php/tickets Courtesy photo

Cas Davis stars in “The Servant of Two Masters.” From left are Davis, Angelito Guevarra, Trey Reeves and Angel Robbson. tumbling early in rehearsals I nearly threw my back out,” Davis shared in an email to the Daily Republic. The play, a commedia dell’arte piece, relies heavily on character archetypes that have their own inherent physicalities. Truffaldino is

an Arlecchino, or harlequin character. “I spent the first week intensely researching how Arlecchino characters move and speak, and practicing that at about 1 a.m. so my family didn’t judge me for walking so darn weird

everywhere,” Davis wrote. “From there I added my own spins, taking inspo from how cartoon characters move (Season One of ‘SpongeBob’ comes to mind). Commedia physicality is ridiculous but so, so, fun.” Davis also discovered common traits with See Davis, Page B3

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VACAVILLE — The Vacaville Public LibraryTown Square will soon debut its Thanksgiving seasonal backdrop, which is perfect for selfies. The backdrop opens Monday and will continue through Nov. 24, during library operating hours. The Town Square library is located at 1 Town Square Place. For more information, call 1-866-57-ASKUS or visit the events calendar at www.solanolibrary.com.

Wallen banned from AMAs despite 2 noms Country musician Morgan Wallen landed two nominations at the 2021 American Music Awards. But he won’t be attending the show. The AMAs announced Thursday that Wallen has been banned from the ceremony at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater after the “Whiskey Glasses” singer was filmed saying the N-word earlier this year. The fan-voted awards show is the latest music institution to take action against Wallen, who is also prohibited from attending the Country Music Association Awards in November. “Morgan Wallen is a nominee this year based on charting,” the AMAs said in a statement. “As his conduct does not align with our core values, we will not be including him on the show in any capacity (performing, presenting, accepting).” Staff, wire reports

Colin From Page B1 in Turlock during which his destiny was shaped by both his identity – a biracial adoptee of two white parents – and the creeping reality that no matter how talented he was or how hard he worked, he’d always be judged by a different set of rules than his white counterparts. His story is told through a combination of scripted dramedy, documentary-style explanatory sequences, a smattering of animation and a whole lot of first-person confessionals from the real-life Kaepernick, 33. Though the subject matter is fraught, “Colin in Black & White,” partially directed by cocreator Ava DuVernay (“Selma,” “When They See Us”) and written by Michael Starrbury, tackles the depressing truth of discrimination inside and outside the world of sports. And it does so with a clever balance of YA humor, strategically deployed data – in a league that’s more than 70% Black, less than a third of the quarterbacks are – and an emotional authenticity that sheds light on who Kaepernick is today, and why he was willing to risk his career in the name of justice.

Owens From Page B1 poser and arranger David Sanborn from his home studio in New York. As a community advocate, Owens is the founder and executive director of Leadership, Innovation, Faith and Entrepreneurship, a nonprofit that provides artistic resources, opportunities, mentoring and positive experiences to help students in under-

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FAIRFIELD — Ho, Ho, van Gogh! With more than 410,000 tickets sold in San Francisco and more than 3.5 million tickets across North America, Lighthouse Immersive announced that “Immersive Van Gogh” – the exhibition that invites audiences to step inside post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh’s most incredible works of art – is extended through Jan. 3 at San Francisco’s SVN West, 10 S. Van Ness Ave. Tickets for all dates are on sale now, along with more information about the exhibit, by visiting vangoghsf.com. VIP, timed and flexible ticket options are available. Utilizing the SVN West’s architecture and more than 500,000 cubic feet of projections, the exhibition

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“Immersive Van Gogh” has been extended through Jan. 3 at San Francisco’s SVN West. features projections that illuminate van Gogh’s 2,000-plus lifetime catalog of masterpieces. To comply with the City of San Francisco’s vaccine mandate, visitors at Immersive Van Gogh will be required to present proof of full vaccination. Proof is required to enter the venue. Residents of California should upload their proof of

vaccination to myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov. Residents from outside of California should upload their proof of vaccination to clearme.com/ healthpass. Children younger than 12 are exempt from the proof of vaccination requirement. Masks are mandatory while inside SVN West for all attendees, regardless of vaccination status.

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SUISUN VALLEY — The Fairfield-Suisun City Visual Arts Association and Village 360 will host the return of the ‘Black Friday’ Arts and Crafts Fair. Nov. 26-28 at Village 360, 4949 Suisun Valley Road. The event will offer artwork from more than 30 fine artists and crafters. Acrylic, watercolor, oil painting, color and

black and white photography, ceramics, fused glass, drawings, jewelry, quilling, wine/food items, digital art, mixed media and more will be for sale. The Landing will off an assortment of food and a wide selection of drinks. BackRoad Vines vineyards will supply a variety of fine wines. There will be a chance to pose for photos in the back of a 1948 F-1 Ford truck. Hours are 11 a.m. to

5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. While visiting the Village 360 during the Black Friday event, ask for a private tour of the new Village 360 Art Gallery in the BackRoad Vines Winery Club Room. Additional information for vendors and the public is available at www.fvaa-arts.org/ black-friday. Art can be purchased there or online at www.fvaa-arts.org/ fsvaa-galleries.

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The dialogue and jokes between family members can be predictable in spots, but that homey dynamic grounds “Colin in Black & White” in a familiar setting – the family sitcom – while interspersing the plot with quick documentary lessons on the late-’90s crucifixion of Allen Iverson for being “too thug,” the influence of hip-hop fashion in sports and the economics of racism. (For example, we learn that, in 2015, 27.4% of Black applicants were denied mortgages, more than twice the number of white applicants who were turned away.) The intrusion of the real world is a powerful way of showing Kaepernick’s own growing awareness of what awaited him in adulthood, outside his family’s suburban door. As portrayed here, Kaepernick’s parents, played by Nick Offerman and Mary-Louise Parker, are two loving, caring folks who were wholly unprepared for the bias their son would face once he entered high school – or for the rudiments of raising a Black child, which is rendered most served communities throughout Ferguson and the St. Louis metropolitan area to access consistent and localized programs, experiences and infrastructure. Additionally, Owens serves as the community music artist in residence with the E. Desmond Lee Fine Arts Collaborative at the University of Missouri, St. Louis. The artist has requested concertgoers provide proof of full vaccination, at least two weeks after the second

Truffaldino. Among them, wanting to eat all the time. “Really, after the first week of rehearsals I realized how similar we are,” Davis wrote. “There’s a clumsiness with which we both go about the world, and yet intention all the same.” “We also made the decision very early in the rehearsal process that Truffaldino’s gender would be left ambiguous, which was something (director Christine) Mani and both my understudy (shoutout to Trey!) and I agreed upon,” Davis wrote. “As a nonbinary person I’ve ended up playing both male and female roles and being comfortable in both, but nothing quite like this.” Davis got involved in their school’s drama club on a whim. They were 14. There was not an official theater program so the thespians did a 10-minute “semi-illegal” production of the opening number to “A Very Potter Musical.” “I was Draco Malfoy, and the moment I made people laugh with my, like, two-second improv moment on stage is when I knew it was for me,” Davis wrote. Davis grew up listening to music from the era of glam rock and big hair. Davis’ mom was recently on an Adam Ant kick and the two spent the better half of an hour watching his music videos. Bringing the music together for the show was “a blast.” Davis, a keyboard player, saved up to buy a “freakin’ keytar

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playing tiny clubs to headlining the world’s most prestigious concert venues like the Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center and the Sydney Opera House. While The Beatles have always loomed large in his repertoire (he scored one of his first hits with his resplendent version of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”), on “Jake & Friends” he covers three Fab

Colin Kaepernick in “Colin in Black & White.” astutely through the lens of Colin’s hair. The young Kaepernick (Jaden Michael) is clearly a gifted athlete. Everyone sees it, even the football coach, yet he’s passed over for the position of varsity quarterback in favor of a less proficient white player. Why? He’s not ready. Or he’s not ready to lead. Or he needs to be more of a team player. There’s never a good explanation. When the teen complains to his parents around the dinner table, they do their best to offer advice, but all signs point to a hard road ahead. “You’re just gonna have to prove him wrong,” his father says. “Why am I always the one who has to prove

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dose, and matching photo identification. Proof of a negative Covid-19 test, done within 72 hours of the performance, will also be accepted.

them wrong?” asks the annoyed teen. His mom answers with these poignant – and prescient – words: “Because you’re the one who is strong enough to do it.”

for the show.” “The rehearsal process was essentially as follows: We all sat in what was essentially a drum circle for our first music rehearsal, and the cast all pitched ideas for pre-show house music,” Davis wrote. “Over time we narrowed it down to a list of some very familiar songs that folks can enjoy as they get settled, as well as during intermission (though it may sound a bit more folky than you’re used to.).” “I arranged a lot of it, with my comusic director and good friend Angelito Guevarra taking on the rest when I needed to be elsewhere,” Davis wrote. “There are also two originals in the show, one composed by Angelito and one by yours truly. See if you can spot them.” Davis has been performing with Solano College Theatre for the past two years. “Just a year ago we were still putting on remote shows over Zoom and StreamYard, and then our musical plus our student production, the former of which was the closest we’d had to live throughout the pandemic prior to this show,” Davis wrote. “I’m grateful to be back on the stage – we all are.” As for a career, Davis sees in it in the theater. “I have experience acting, sound designing, writing. . . . I’ve got dreams to be a showrunner, a playwright, and yes, an actor. I see myself pretty much going where the wind takes me,” Davis wrote. Information about Covid-19 safety requirements can be found on the same website as the one for purchasing tickets.

Four gems, teaming up with Ziggy Marley, Jon Anderson, and Vince Gill and Amy Grant. “Looking back on it all now, it feels like a dream,” Shimabukuro said in press materials. “I grew up fantasizing that one day I might be able to meet my musical heroes, and here I am on my own record playing with them. That’s remarkable beyond words. I’m so fortunate to have had this experience, and I can’t wait for people to hear it. I think they’re going to be able to tell that I’m having the time of my life.”

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took his paw and scratched at the bottom of the door. His owner came up, opened the door, picked him up and patted his head, and shut the door. The difference was in the relationship. Some of us are bulldog Christians. It’s all grunting, growling and working to try and please God. Give it up! All God asks us to do is, “Draw near to me and I will draw near to you.” Once I learned to stay close to God, I found out that God was with me all the time. God wants to be near to you. He desires to have a relation-

ship with you. Today, Jesus stands knocking on your heart’s door. He says that if you open the door of your heart, he will come in and will sup with you. Revelations 3:20 reads, “Here I am, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” Call on him today! The Rev. Steve Haynes is the pastor of Community Christian Church in Fairfield. He can be reached at communitychristian churchjohn15@gmail.com.

VATICAN CITY — After his first meeting with Pope Francis during his administration, President Biden said the pope called him a “good Catholic” who should keep receiving Communion. During their 90 minutes together, Francis also blessed Biden’s rosary, according to the president, who called the visit “wonderful.” Biden’s description of the meeting, and about the pontiff’s support for him to receive Communion, came as the president was meeting later in the day with Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi. The topic of Communion did not come up in the Vatican’s brief recap of the conversation, nor in edited video it provided of pleasantries after the two leaders had ended their private meeting. The Vatican did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Though Biden and

Francis had met three times before this time both men find themselves in a more turbulent moment. In the United States, the same conservative bishops generally resistant to Francis’s inclusive style have argued that Biden’s support of abortion rights is a Catholic failing. In recent months, they have campaigned to deny Communion to the president and other politicians with similar views – a debate that will come to a head in two weeks, when U.S. bishops meet in Baltimore. In the conversation at the Vatican, according to the White House, Biden thanked the pope for “his advocacy for the world’s poor and those suffering from hunger, conflict, and persecution.” The two also discussed the climate crisis, and Biden “lauded” the pope for “his advocacy to ensure the pandemic ends for everyone through vaccine sharing and an equitable global economic recovery.”

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My boss and my wife speak to me like I’m a complete idiot Dear Annie: I am a is I’m not as wrong as 54-year-old man who they would have me has been a teacher for believe. Their point over 20 years. I’m a conof view is just differfident and intelligent ent from mine. person who graduated I’m tired of trying to with honors from a very talk to them, and I hate good university. I am that feeling. When I do married with two chilstand up for myself, I’m Annie Lane suddenly an overreactdren, and I’m a veteran Dear Annie of the U.S. Army. ing jerk who they are My problem is that shocked and appalled at. This has been a problem all my there are two people in my life, my boss and my wife, who speak adult life, from other ex-bosses and ex-girlfriends to former to me like I’m a complete idiot. co-workers. Much of what I say to my boss My current co-workers and and my wife is contradicted, corrected or outright disagreed my few friends have noticed with. It’s gotten to the point that it, too, and can’t understand why they treat me this way. I don’t even feel like talking to I don’t understand it either. them anymore. Any suggestions? — Confused I have begun to predict what and Frustrated they’ll call me out on, and I’m Dear Confused and Frusalmost always right. The thing

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trated: Either you are a wonderful human being who is surrounded by unhappy people or you are interpreting someone having a different opinion as he or she treating you like an idiot. If you really feel that you are being bullied, then the next time your wife or boss makes you feel stupid, ignore them. If they see that they get a reaction from you, they might keep doing what they are doing. Bullies feed on seeing their victims affected by their actions. Marriage counseling would be a wonderful place for you and your wife to figure out whether she is taking you for granted and mocking you, or if you are feeling like an idiot because she has a different opinion. Dear Annie: I have an exboyfriend, and our relationship

has been off and on for more than eight years. He has a drug addiction problem, though he is clean for now. During those eight years, he cheated on me all the time. He is now telling me that he has changed his life and wants me back, which is a pattern for him every time he breaks up with someone. I have taken him back before, and every time, he wants money from me. He also has me constantly doing things for him. He makes me feel as if it is my fault if something happens to him if I refuse to take him back – that he will start doing drugs again or something else that is harmful to him. I don’t like feeling this way. My question is, is eight years too long to start over? Can

someone change their ways? I was raised to listen to my gut. And my gut is telling me that nothing has changed. — Torn Dear Torn: Always listen to your gut – and your entire body. A lot of times, our body knows something is not right before our mind figures out why. This guy sounds like a loser who thrives on taking advantage of your feelings of guilt, which he creates. Say no to him, and explain that if, over a long period of time – at least a year or two – he stays clean and sober and still wants you back, you will reconsider. But if he harms himself in the meanwhile, that’s his problem, not yours. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com.

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by Holiday Mathis

Today’s birthday No chasing is necessary; love comes to you as a byproduct of your other pursuits. You’ll be struck with a major idea, complete with its own engine. A team forms; what you build together will be a source of pride for all. The foundation form takes longer than anticipated. Remain unhurried; do what’s necessary to get it right. Aries and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 20, 14, 9 and 2.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). TRICK: Your knack for storytelling will have an audience glued to the tale of what happened to you. TREAT: You’ll realize how far you’ve come. You’re definitely not the same person from the story. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). TRICK: That part of your image that you’ve carefully cultivated will, for the most part, draw the desired response. TREAT: People want to hire you to do the thing you really love doing. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). TRICK: You’ll unexpectedly hear from someone and be momentarily rattled; it won’t be readily apparent how to respond. TREAT: Everyone will be impressed by what you come up with when life forces you to improvise. CANCER (June 22-July 22). TRICK: Your life is so full you will need to lose something just to get wiggle room. TREAT: Paring down will feel addictively good. You’ll soon have plenty of space for fresh energy to flow through your world. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). TRICK: They’ll look to you to teach and inspire them. However, you’re new to this, too, so how are you supposed to help? TREAT: You don’t need to know everything – just the next step. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). TRICK: The behavior of others will test your patience. TREAT: You can’t change another person, but whatever work you do on yourself will favorably alter the relationship dynamic. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). TRICK: The spooky part is not knowing where a relationship is heading. It takes a little faith to find out. TREAT: Someone schemes to scintillate and entertain you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). TRICK: You’ll notice something you missed out on, almost, and then swoop in with a quick save. TREAT: An attack of unexpected cuteness will make your heart swell. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). TRICK: You’ll believe in your abilities, even when you’ve never done the thing before. You get the feeling you can pull something off, then you do. TREAT: Laughter will be sweeter than candy. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). TRICK: You feel like you know a person before you actually do because you’re paying good attention and picking up on dozens of tiny clues. TREAT: The effect plays like the strumming of heartstrings. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). TRICK: The competition will be heightened. You’ll be challenged in a way you haven’t been. TREAT: This excuse to reach deeper will tap reserves of grit you didn’t know were there. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). TRICK: You’ll tap into a force greater than your individualistic needs and act in service of generosity itself. TREAT: Rituals you’ve observed since childhood now seem more profound and yet somehow lighter. CELEBRITY PROFILES: Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson was born on Halloween, which may have contributed to his macabre sense of humor. A playful Scorpio born under an entertaining Leo moon, Jackson started his career with alien splatter comedies and grew to international acclaim with films such as “King Kong” and the “Lord of the Rings” franchise. Write Holiday Mathis at HolidayMathis.com.

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Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer of men and women in the United States and has been for more than 30 years.

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hile Covid-19 has been top of mind, other health conditions have also affected people and their health. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and a good time to remind people about the risks and symptoms associated with this serious disease. Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer of men and women in the United States and has been for more than 30 years, with approximately 225,000 new diagnoses every year. Risk factors include family history of lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and occupational exposure to aerosolized fine particles. But the leading risk factor is smoking. The overwhelming majority of lung cancer cases are due to cigarette smoking. Only between 10% to 20% of lung cancer cases occur in people who have never smoked. About 85% of cases are diagnosed in patients 60 years of age and older. Symptoms of lung cancer vary. They can include coughing up blood, unexplained weight loss, a new cough, changes in a long-standing cough or a new hoarse voice that will not improve. The majority of lung cancers are diagnosed after a person develops con-

cerning symptoms, sees their doctors and gets a radiology imaging study, like an X-ray or CT scan of the chest, done. They are also found because a person has other symptoms that lead to imaging of the lungs and then, serendipitously, find the cancer. In 2014, for the first time, the United States Preventive Services Task Force, or USPSTF, recommended screening for lung cancer with annual low-dose chest CT scans for patients at high risk for this disease. In March 2021, USPSTF published updated guidelines which recommended that patients between the ages of 50 and 80 who have smoked 20 pack-years or more (the equivalent of one pack of cigarettes per day for at least 20 years) should discuss with their doctor whether screening is a reasonable option given their overall health. The cure rate for lung cancer is low because by the time a patient develops symptoms, the cancer has almost always spread outside the lungs. The best chance for a cure is detecting lung cancer before symptoms develop. For healthy former smokers, who smoked 20 pack-years or more and quit within the past 15 years, the best way to reduce your risk is to enter a lung cancer screening program. If you’re a current smoker and smoked 20 packyears or more, the best way to reduce your risk is to quit smoking and enter a

screening program. Controlling diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure and maintaining a healthy weight are all vital, but quitting cigarettes should be a priority as it is the single best way to improve your overall health. Quitting smoking can also help reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke, improve your blood pressure and cholesterol and reduce your risk factors for other cancers, including bladder and breast cancer. If you are trying to quit smoking, combination approaches that include medication(s), counseling and support systems are most effective. But there is a no one-size-fits-all approach. For some, hypnosis or meditation can be effective components of a successful strategy. On average it takes six to 11 attempts before quitting is successful, so trying different methods can help. Although quitting smoking can be tough, it’s one of the best ways to reduce your risk of developing lung cancer and other serious health issues. George Minowada, M.D., is the clinical lead for the Kaiser Permanente Northern California lung cancer screening program and chief of pulmonary medicine for Kaiser Permanente Napa Solano, a partner of Solano Public Health.

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Air advisers help build maintenance, flying operation capabilities for Guatemalan Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Ramos 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron

Spotlight on Travis Ms. Sonia Trueman 60 AMW/JA Hometown: Petaluma Duty title: 5J051 Discharge Clerk Time at Travis: Two years Family: Master Sgt Jeffrey Trueman, Travis Trueman, Trinity Trueman and Amelia Trueman Goals: Finish master’s degree with honors 4.0. Additionally, to try to improve our metrics and come out on top as the highest volume base in AMC for discharges. Hobbies: Cooking, baking, going to the beach, spending yme with family. Greatest achievement: Getting a degree in Human Resource Management and completing four years of active dutyservice in the Air Force. Justification for nomination: During October 2021, Ms. Trueman has been the lynchpin of good order and discipline as the discharge clerk for two administrative boards at Travis AFB. She was responsible for the logistics and travel for expert and lay witnesses traveling to Travis from across the country.

AURORA AIR BASE, Guatemala City — A team of six members from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron conducted training with the Guatemalan Air Force, Sept. 4-30, at Aurora Air Base, in Guatemala City. The focus of the Guatemala mission was to build partnership capacity in the areas of aircraft maintenance, fuels and flying operations. “The mission was way overdue,” said Tech. Sgt. Anthony Colon-Matos, 571st MSAS Mobility Training Team sergeant and fuels technician. “We haven’t been able to follow up previous engagements due to the pandemic. We are ready to get up to speed and provide the top-notch training that we are known for.” Implementing an effective fuels program with current regulations, hazardous material guidelines and manuals was a top priority, said Colon-Matos. “Fuels programs are essential for aircraft operation,” said Colon-Matos. “If the adequate preventive maintenance and service is not done properly to fuel equipment or the fuel itself, it could cause major issues from damaging aircraft to a serious accident. Miliftary Support has continued to build on the relationship it has with the Guatemalan Air Force through training events such as this one, to enhance interoperability and demonstrate the United States’ enduring commitment to the region. Tech. Sgt. Sergio Salayandia, 571st MSAS aircraft maintenance technician, led the project to transform the Guatemalan Air

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Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Clark, left, 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron air advisor and mobile training team mission commander, presents a plaque to Guatemalan Air Force Lt. Col. Jorge Luis Gramajo de León, maintenance commander. The plaque included all the MSAS MTTs since 2018. Force’s maintenance enterprise. He worked with Guatemalan aircraft maintenance personnel to implement new standards of operations, guidance and processes to develop their day-today maintenance operations. “We have been working on this project over three years and finally we are closer to the finish line,” Salayandia said. “The final changes are almost complete and they can start implementation in 2022. It has been a lot of hard work and dedication, but very rewarding seeing the final product and how it will revolutionize the Guatemalan Air Force.” The 571st MSAS air advisers

are experts in their respective career fields and are specially trained to instruct highly technical courses to a culturally diverse Spanish-speaking audience. This engagement provided Guatemalan forces with the necessary tools to expand their capabilities, take their flying hour’s program to the next level to better enable them for future operations, said Capt. Reyes, Guatemalan pilot commander. “The goal of this MTT was to reconnect and to provide a more persistent presence in Guatemala in order to increase the partner nation’s capacity,” said Capt. Francesca Rubio, 571st MSAS MTT mission commander in upgrade. “In this

month, we have successfully laid the groundwork for the Guatemalan Air Force to build a safer, smarter and more efficient force.” The 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron, known as the Águilas (Spanish for eagles), has built partnerships throughout Central America, South America and the Caribbean since their inception just over a decade ago. The squadron is made up of less than 70 subject matter experts and air advisors charged with assessing, training, advising, assisting and equipping partner nations within the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility.

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LOCATED AT 317 C Sandy Lane Suisun City, CA 94585. Mailing Address 317 C Sandy Lane Suisun City, CA 94585. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Conan Lee Inc CA Suisun City 94585. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Dr. Robert Parham, Manager 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 Oct. 21, 2026 THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: Oct. 22, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021002134 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00050573 Published: Oct. 31, Nov, 7, 14, 21, 2021

LOCATED AT 870 E. Travis Blvd. Suite M, Fairfield, CA 94533, Solano Mailing Address P.O. Box 2037, Suisun, CA, 94585 ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Sofia Birelas, 7943 N Locke Rd., Vacaville, 95688 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 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 Oct. 12, 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: Oct. 13, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021002080 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00050259 Published: Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 2021

LOCATED AT 461 Skymaster Dr. Bldg. 650, Travis AFB, CA, 94535 Solano Mailing Address 461 Skymaster Dr. Bldg. 650, Travis AFB, CA, 94535 ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): Safi LLC, CA THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 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/ Wairimu Kaggio 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 Oct. 6, 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: Oct. 7, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021002047 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00050161 Published: Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2021

LOCATED AT 870 E. Travis Blvd. Suite M, Fairfield, CA 94533, Solano Mailing Address P.O. Box 2783, Suisun, CA, 94585 ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) 22 Holdings LLC, Fairfield, 94533 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/ 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 Oct. 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: Oct. 12, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021002071 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00050258 Published: Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 2021

Classifieds: 427-6936 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SYED SALEEM SHAH Case Number: P051090 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Syed Saleem Shah A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Majeeda Shah in the Superior Court of California, County of: SOLANO The Petition for Probate requests that: Majeeda Shah 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: DEC. 20, 2021 TIME: 8:30 a.m.; DEPT.: 4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO Hall of Justice 600 Union Avenue PO Caller 5000 FAIRFIELD, CA 94533 Probate/Estate 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 ap- pointed 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: David W. Knight, ESQ. (SBN 195105) Law Offices of David W. Knight 2300 Boynton Avenue, Suite 104 Fairfield, CA 94533 707-422-5411 DR# 00050360 Published: Oct. 24, 27, 31, 2021

Online: dailyrepublic.com/classifieds STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NUMBER 202000690 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name(s): GOLD HILL TRANSPORT SERVICES 1647 Hazlewood Ct. Fairfield, CA, 94534 SOLANO The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in Solano County on 04/21/2020 File Number 2020000690 1. Todd Gross 300 Leland Ct. Lodi, CA, 95242 S.J. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual 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.) SIGNATURE OF REGISTRANT: /s/ Todd Gross This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Solano County on the date indicated by the filed stamp above. CHARLES LOMELI, SOLANO COUNTY CLERK DR# 00050163 Published: Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS R LEIGH 3D LLC LOCATED AT 141 Sunset Avenue, Suite E 214, Suisun City CA 94585, Solano. Mailing Address 141 Sunset Avenue, Suite 214, Suisun City CA 94585. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) R Leigh 3D LLC, CA Suisun, 94585. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/11/2021 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/ Alicia E. Moszee 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 Oct. 19, 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: Oct. 20, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021002115 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00050341 Published: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 2021

Notice of Public AUCTION as defined by the California Self Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code sections 21700 - 21716. Location of auctioned items: Four Seasons Self Storage 1600 Petersen Rd, Suisun City CA 94585. Date of sale: 11/12/2021. Time of sale: 9:45 am. Auction will be conducted at Four Seasons Self Storage at 1600 Petersen Rd. Suisun City CA 94585. Auctioneer; Award Auction: Joe Ward #MS237-04-79, Jeff Vercelli #MS153-13-71. Phone: 408-891-6108. Agent for Owner Diede Property Management. Property being sold will publish 10-24-2021 & 10-312021. Units being sold: Pearl Vazquez-Zavaleta(C37), Frankie Brown(F28), Londos Gomez(G211), Janet Smith(F160), Thomas Bosson(G48), Sterling Bradford(C46), Cherie Cooke(C38) , . Items being sold: Tools, Printer, Shelving, Office Furniture, Window blinds, Yard tools, Household Appliances, Luggage, Household Furniture, Clothes, Electric Drums, Misc. Household items, Misc. Boxes and Plastic Tubs. DR# 00050364 Published Oct. 24, 31, 2021 NOTICE INVITING BIDS RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District, OWNER of the WORK, located at 1010 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield, CA, until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Bids submitted by mail shall be addressed to: Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District, Attn: Kyle Broughton, 1010 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield, CA 94534. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The HVAC Upgrades Project includes, but is not limited to, the replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment with new equipment and/or redundant equipment including upgrading heating/cooling zones to variable air volume flow, providing building automation system, ductwork rerouting, new temperature control valves and actuators, new AHU economizer dampers and actuators, new air filters for the AHUs, new hot water boilers for the Administration and Operations buildings, new redundant hot and chilled water pumps, new redundant mini-split for the Maintenance Building, start/stop and status for all exhaust fans, and integration of controls of all components to a new building automated system. SITE OF WORK: The site of the WORK is located at the Fairfield-Suisun Wastewater Treatment Plant: 1010 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield, CA. COMPLETION OF WORK: The WORK must be completed within four hundred sixty (460) calendar days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. OPENING OF BIDS: The Bids will be publicly opened and read at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at the above-mentioned office of the OWNER. OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents are entitled “HVAC Upgrades Project, Project No. 2001” Electronic copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District. Please email Theresa Parmigiani at tparmigiani@fssd.com to obtain a link to download the Contract Documents. Include your business name, address, telephone number, fax number, and email address to receive notifications of project updates and addenda. A hard copy of the Contract Documents is on file at the above-mentioned office of the OWNER and may be reviewed at such office. CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE CLASSIFICATION: In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the OWNER has determined that the CONTRACTOR shall possess a valid Class “A” General Engineering Contractor License or Class “B” General Building Contractor at the time that the Bid is submitted. Failure to possess the specified license shall render the Bid as non-responsive and shall act as a bar to award of the Contract to any Bidder not possessing said license at the time of Bid submittal. CALIFORNIA WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS: California Labor Code Section 1771 provides “Except for public works projects of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less, not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character in the locality in which the public work is performed, and not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for holiday and overtime work fixed as provided in this chapter, shall be paid to all workers employed on public works.” In accordance with California Labor Code Section 1773.2, OWNER advises that copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at OWNERʼs principal office, which shall be made available to any interested party on request. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5, all CONTRACTORS and SUBCONTRACTORS bidding and working on public works contracts must be registered with Californiaʼs Department of Industrial Relations. This project is subject to compliance and monitoring enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. PRE-BID VISIT TO WORK SITE: Prospective bidders are invited to attend a pre-bid walk-through of the proposed work site, which will be conducted by the ENGINEER at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. The object of the walk through is to acquaint bidders with the site conditions and to discuss the WORK. Bidders shall meet at OWNER office at 1010 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield, CA 94534. PRE-BID INSPECTION: Prospective bidders are invited to return to the site to perform further investigations of the Work. The pre-bid inspection period will be conducted starting at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 and ending at 2:00 PM, beginning at the OWNER office at 1010 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield, CA 94534. Prospective bidders are welcome to make their own investigations of existing conditions, and may remove ceiling tiles as required. Prospective bidders must bring their own equipment, including ladders, flashlights, and safety equipment. All areas inspected must be returned to their original conditions following inspection, including re-installing ceiling tiles, and sweeping up. Prospective bidders will be required to sign a Hold Harmless agreement prior to beginning their investigations. In accordance with the California Public Contract Code Section 22039, the FairfieldSuisun Sewer District has adopted the plans, specifications, and working details for the project, as described in these Contract Documents. OWNERʼS RIGHTS RESERVED: The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in a bid, and to make awards to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as it may best serve the interest of the OWNER. OWNER: Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District Talyon Sortor, General Manager DR#00050540 Published: Oct. 29, 31, 2021

AUCTION NOTICE: AS DEFINED BY: The California Self Storage Facilities Act, Chapter 10 Commencing with Section 21700, Division 8 of the California Business And Professions Code, AIRPORT ROAD SELF STORAGE – 1604 Airport Rd, Rio Vista, CA 94571 will conduct an Auction on November 12th 2021 at 10:45 AM. AUCTIONEER: A Ward Auction Jeff Vercelli #MS324-27-45 Joe Ward #MS237-04-79….Agent for Owner: Diede Property Management. Units being sold: Shawn J Grey and Brian Figueroa. Items being sold: Furniture, tools, safe, ladder, duck decoys and misc. tubs and boxes. This ad will publish 10-31-21-2021 & 11-72021. In accordance with the California Self Service Storage Act, should bids fall short agents predetermined fair market value on a given Storage unit, agent shall have the right to halt the sale of said storage unit. DR# 00050564 Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS DINOS MOBILE DETAILING LOCATED AT 201 Wellfleet Dr, Vallejo CA 94592 Solano. Mailing Address 201 Wellfleet Dr, Vallejo CA 94591. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Bernardino Garcia Navarro 201 Wellfleet Dr, Vallejo 94591. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/17/2021 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/ Bernardino Garcia 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 Oct. 26, 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: Oct. 27, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021002152 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00050571 Published: Oct. 31, Nov, 7, 14, 21, 2021

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS STRONG STATE OF MIND LOCATED AT 2398 Woolner Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533, Solano. Mailing Address 2398 Woolner Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Benjamin Ojeda, 2398 Woolner Avenue, Fairfield, 94533. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Benjamin Ojeda 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 Oct. 19, 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: Oct. 20, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021002118 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00050344 Published: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 2021

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Central Self Storage - East Travis 837 E Travis Blvd Fairfield CA 94533intends to hold an auction of the goods stored in a self-service storage unit by the following persons. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 11/17/2021 at 12:00 PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings: Alicia Resendez Tarey Graves-Wright Patricia Jones David Eardley Dominick Lopez Mylitta Ritchie-Yates Jeanette Long Gerald Pechar Jorge Quiroz-Gonzalez Bayani P Atienza Dana Witt Herb Lutz Bri-Ann Hinkle Arika Guy Sue Pierce All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. 10/31, 11/7/21 CNS-3522835# THE DAILY REPUBLIC DR#00050329 Published: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 2021 PROPERTY NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND NOTICE OF INTENDED FORFEITURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that property was seized, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 11470, in the following cases, and the District Attorney of Solano County has initiated proceedings to forfeit this property, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 11488.4. The case number and property description for each case is set forth below. If you wish to contest the forfeiture of this property, you have until thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication of this Notice to file a claim opposing forfeiture with the Court, unless you have received actual notice. You may obtain a “Claim Opposing Forfeiture” form (MC-200) from the Office of the Clerk, Civil Division. The claim must state the nature and extent of any interest you hold in the property, must be verified, and must be filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court, Civil Division, 580 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA 94533. You must serve a court-endorsed copy of your claim on the District Attorney of Solano County, 675 Texas Street, Suite 4500, Fairfield, within thirty (30) days of the filing of your claim. If no claim is properly filed and/or served on the District Attorney within the time permitted by law, the property will be ordered forfeited to the State, to be disposed of according to law, without further notice or hearing. If your claim is properly filed and served, the District Attorney will decide whether to file a Petition for Forfeiture with the Superior Court to contest said claim. In the case where a Petition is filed and a contested hearing is held, you will have the following rights which include but are not limited to: you have the right to use the subpoena powers of the court and order witnesses to attend, you have a right to testify on your own behalf, submit evidence showing the legitimacy of the seized assets, and a right to cross examine the petitionerʼs witnesses. This is a civil action, you have the additional right to represent yourself or hire your own attorney, and there is no right to appointed counsel in this case. AF21-3993. On May 11, 2021, Officers of the Fairfield Police Department seized $11,660.00 U.S. Currency at 3812 Chapparal Dr., Fairfield, CA; $936.00 U.S. Currency at 2418 Ridgewood Cir., Fairfield, CA; and $953.00 U.S. Currency at 2535 Hagemann Way, Fairfield, CA. On June 2, 2021, Officers of the Fairfield Police Department seized $500.00 U.S. Currency at 100 E. 4th St., San Mateo, CA. Each of the aforementioned seizures occurred in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC §§ 11358 and/or 11359. The seized property has a total estimated or appraised value of $14,049.00. AF21-3994. On May 23, 2021, Officers of the Vacaville Police Department seized $878.00 U.S. Currency at the intersection of White Sand Dr. and Zion Ct., Vacaville, CA in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC § 11351. The seized property has an estimated or appraised value of $878.00. AF21-3995. On May 19, 2021, Officers of the Vacaville Police Department seized $7,300.00 U.S. Currency and $185.00 U.S. Currency at the intersection of Alamo Dr. and Rutherford Dr., Vacaville, CA in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC § 11359. The seized property has an estimated or appraised value of $7,485.00. AF21-3998. On July 2, 2021, Officers of the Vacaville Police Department seized $7,552.00 U.S. Currency at 566 Deodara St., Fairfield, CA in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC §§ 11378, 11379, and/or 11351. The seized property has an estimated or appraised value of $7,552.00. AF21-4001. On July 3, 2021, Officers of the Fairfield Police Department seized $1,429.00 U.S. Currency at 316 Pittman Rd., Fairfield, CA in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC §§ 11378, 11351, and/or 11359. The seized property has an estimated or appraised value of $1,429.00. AF21-4002. On July 5, 2021, Officers of the Fairfield Police Department seized $1,810.00 U.S. Currency at the intersection of Harrison St. and Garfield St., Fairfield, CA in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC § 11359. The seized property has an estimated or appraised value of $1,810.00. AF21-4004. On July 13, 2021, Officers of the California Highway Patrol seized $2,943.85 U.S. Currency at the intersection of Pittman Rd. and Central Way, Fairfield, CA in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC § 11351. The seized property has an estimated or appraised value of $2,943.85. AF21-4005. On July 26, 2021, Officers of the Fairfield Police Department seized $738.00 U.S. Currency and 50.00 U.S. Currency at 206 E. Tabor Ave., Fairfield, CA and on July 27, 2021, seized $1,020.00 U.S. Currency at 255 Atlantic Ave., Fairfield, CA. Each of the aforementioned seizures occurred in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC §§ 11351 and/or 11378. The seized property has a total estimated or appraised value of $1,808.00. AF21-4006. On July 29, 2021, Officers of the Fairfield Police Department seized $1,218.00 U.S. Currency at 131 Chevy Chase Ct., Fairfield, CA; $305.00 U.S. Currency at the 700-block of E. Tabor Ave., Fairfield, CA; and $1,461.00 U.S. Currency at Tamarisk Cir., Suisun City, CA. Each of the aforementioned seizures occurred in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC § 11359. The seized property has a total estimated or appraised value of $2,984.00. Date: October 8, 2021 \s\ __ Matthew K. Olsen Dep. District Attorney DR#00050227 Published: Oct. 17, 24, 31, 2021

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FUMIKO BLISS Case Number: P051089 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Fumiko Bliss A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Dora J. Fred and Ronald F. Fred in the Superior Court of California, County of: Solano The Petition for Probate requests that: Dora J. Fred and Ronald F. Fred 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 any 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: DEC. 10, 2021 TIME: 8:30 a.m. DEPT.: 4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County of Solano 600 Union Avenue Fairfield CA 94533 PROBATE DIVISION 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: Amanda G. Hebesha Wanger Jones Helsley PC 265 E. River Park Circle, Suite 310 Fresno, CA 93720 (559) 233-4800 DR# 00050407 Published: Oct. 27, 31, Nov. 3, 2021

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOE DELIJA Case Number: FPR 050 979 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Joe Delija A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Diana M. Delija-Munoz in the Superior Court of California, County of: Solano The Petition for Probate requests that: Diana M. Delija-Munoz 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 any 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: CONTINUED HEARING DATE: DEC. 10, 2021 TIME: 8:30 a.m. DEPT.: 4 Room 305 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County of Solano 600 Union Avenue Fairfield CA 94533 Hall of Justice 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: James A. DuCharme DuCharme & Cohen 610 Tisdale Avenue - Mare Island Vallejo, CA 94592-1123 707-556-3099 DR# 00050394 Published: Oct. 27, 31, Nov. 3, 2021

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Exchange extended holiday return policy gives Travis shoppers more flexibility Daily Republic Staff drnews@dailyrepublic.net

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — Airmen, retirees, military families and other Travis Air Force Base shoppers have extra time to make returns during the holiday season at the Exchange. Travis shoppers have until Jan. 31 to make returns on purchases made from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24 at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores or at ShopMyExchange.com. “The Exchange recognizes that the holidays are a joyous but often hectic time,” Travis Exchange

General Manager Phonda Bishop said in a press release. “We’re extending the return window to give shoppers extra flexibility during this busy time of the year.” The Exchange’s regular return policy allows returns from 15 to 90 days after the purchase with a receipt, depending on the item. If an item’s regular return window extends past Jan. 31, that date will be honored. Some exclusions apply. For more information, shoppers can visit the Travis Exchange or call 1-800-527-2345 for online returns.

Dixon dispensary celebrates Covid-delayed grand opening Susan Hiland

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DIXON — The grand opening Saturday of the Highway 80 Dispensary piqued the interest of hundreds of people. The cannabis retailer opened in June but due to issues with Covid19, delayed the official grand opening until now. Rob Read, 40, owner of the newest business in Dixon, started his day at 6 a.m. after going to bed at around 1 a.m. Saturday. This was not his first grand opening: He is also the owner of F Street Dispensary in Davis, which opened in October 2018. But still, there was a lot to cover for the doors to open. “I’m not a stranger to Dixon. I grew up in Davis and we came here often, including for the May Fair,” Read said. “So we are getting to know the town better and the town is getting to know us.” The options for supportive communities ready for a retail cannabis store are limited. The decision to open in Dixon wasn’t just about growing a business by finding the right community. “Some towns set the bar so high for requirements, I just can’t see it being a successful business,” Read said. “Dixon initially agreed to three cannabis retailers but then changed that to two. One was approved and it wasn’t us. But then the other one fell through.” So Read started looked for properties and decided on 240 Dorset Court as it was next to the Cattlemens Steakhouse off of Interstate 80. It took three years of planning to open the doors with a modular building. This is Phase 1 of Read’s plan for the business. He is still in the planning stages for Phase 2, a large grow building along with retail space. “But we can’t advertise on billboards on Highway 80,” Read said. “The government just passed a bill through on that.” Read said without the ability to advertise along the freeway, he sees some serious issues with the development of his business. “We aren’t where I thought we would be because of Covid and the marketing issues. It’s not a problem of staff. We have plenty of staff,” he said.

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Will McNeil, 28, of Jerome Baker, creates glass bongs and pipes at the grand opening of the Highway 80 Dispensary in Dixon, Saturday. The store offers one of the largest selections of products in the Sacramento to Bay Area regions, with competitive prices. Highway 80 Dispensary carries more than 1,000 cannabis products. One of the biggest challenges to owning a cannabis business is the tax situation. To say it is complicated doesn’t cover half of it. First, there is a 15% California excise tax, then a 5% city tax, and finally 7.7375% sales tax. Plus a $100,000 license for the business. And that is just some of the taxes that need to be taken care of. “People think you are going to open up a cannabis retail business and rake in the bucks, but that isn’t how it works,” Read said. Since his business is not a federally legal enterprise, he can’t write off any of his expenses like other businesses can. Read said to make this a viable business means selling in volume and pricing accordingly. “You have high-quality products, and low prices,” he said. Read runs a tight ship with three guards during business hours, video cameras everywhere and a fenced gate around the prop-

erty. With Covid that also means extra cleaning and employees must wear masks. Customers can wear a mask or not, but if the county opts to require it, then they must wear a face mask. The grand opening also had an ice cream truck along with about 12 vendor selling cannabis products. Will McNeil, 28, of Jerome Baker Designs, was making pipes and bongs on the spot for anyone who wanted to purchase one. He has been blowing glass since he was 16 years old. “I went to college to learn how to blow glass,” he said. After soul searching for an idea for a career where he did not have to wear a tie and suit, he saw someone blowing glass in Las Vegas and realized that was what he wanted to do. “This is way better than being in an office all day,” McNeil said. Highway 80 Dispensary is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. All online orders receive an automatic 10% off on products. For more information, send an email to info@highway.com or call 470-5535.

Military Star card launches 8th Annual Your Holiday Bill Is on Us sweepstakes Daily Republic Staff

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40 military shoppers will receive prizes from $500 to entire card balance paid in full TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — For most shoppers, having their credit card bill paid in full would probably be the top of their holiday wish list, and Military Star is making those wishes come true with its 8th Annual Your Holiday Bill Is on Us sweepstakes. Every time Travis Air Force Base Exchange shoppers use their Military Star card from

Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, they will automatically earn an entry into the sweepstakes. Five grand-prize winners worldwide will have their entire Military Star card balance paid in full through a statement credit. Grandprize winners whose balances do not meet the minimum prize of $2,500 will receive a statement credit for the difference. Ten secondplace winners will receive $1,000 in statement credits and 25 third-place winners will receive $500 in statement credits.

“Military Star serves the Travis community every day, and the holidays are a special time to celebrate and thank our heroes,” Travis Exchange General Manager Phonda Bishop said in a press release. “Shopping for the holidays with Military Star could mean winning a big gift for yourself. The more you use your Military Star card, the more chances you have to win.” Military Star has paid nearly $300,000 in holiday bills since the sweepstakes began in 2014. Authorized shoppers can use their Military

Star card at any military exchange, commissary, ShopMyExchange.com, myNavyExchange.com, ShopCGX.com, Armed Recreation Forced Centers, Exchange mall vendor and more. Honorably discharged veterans who have verified their eligibility to shop the Exchange online are eligible to win, as well. Veterans can find more information on their online shopping benefit at https://bit.ly/Vets4Life. For complete rules, visit MyECP.com/Custom erAds/Page/Exchange beginning Nov. 1.

Academic high achievers can score rewards with Exchange gift card program Daily Republic Staff

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TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — The Travis Air Force Base Exchange is saluting military children who excel in the classroom – and those good grades are paying off. The Exchange’s You Made the Grade program, now in its 22nd year, rewards academic excellence for military students in first through 12th grades, including those who are homeschooled. Students who maintain a B average or higher are eligible to receive a $5 Exchange

gift card each grading period during the 2021-22 school year. Military students face unique challenges. According to the Department of Defense Education Activity, military children move six to nine times before graduating high school – three times more often than civilian children. “Military life poses challenges that our youngest heroes consistently overcome,” Travis Exchange General Manager Phonda Bishop said in a press release. “Military kids face mul-

tiple moves, new schools and parental deployments. The Exchange’s You Made the Grade program celebrates the resiliency of military students and rewards their hard work in the classroom.” Students who make the grade qualify to enter a worldwide sweepstakes to win a $2,000, $1,500 or $500 Exchange gift card. Drawings take place in December and June. The most recent sweepstakes winners were from Travis Air Force Base, Fort Hood and U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys.

To receive the $5 gift card, students can visit the Travis Exchange customer service area and present a valid military ID with proof of a B average or higher. To enter the You Made the Grade sweepstakes, students can complete the form on the back of the gift card reward sleeve and mail it to: You Made the Grade, P.O. Box 227398, Dallas, Texas 75222-7398. Students can submit one sweepstakes entry for each grading period. The next drawing will take place in December.

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Opinion letters are just opinions Over the years I’ve read a number of “opinions” in the letter to the editor and I appreciate the ability to exchange ideas and points of view. I could be wrong, but I don’t think or remember impugning someone’s intent or their character as some have done to the “Good Pastor.” The opinion page is just that, an opinion, where perhaps some agreement could be accepted or not, but never used to pontificate on the motives of the opinion maker, but instead present another opinion that causes one to think, accept or reject the opinion and not the person making the opinion. For didactic purposes, the definition of the word opinion is “a view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter” or “belief stronger than impression and less strong than positive knowledge” so in my “mind,” to disparage someone’s character or motivation for their opinion is, well, in my opinion, less than intelligent. I’m glad that I can accept or reject or even debate the merits of an opinion intelligently without disparaging or vituperating the person of the opinion maker. Resist the urge to impugn someone’s character or intent. Stick to the content, read, the writing. Thanks for reading. The Rev. Morris A. Curry Jr. Vacaville

Research before you write I suggest that the Rev. Morris Curry, before he continues to cast aspersions on the efficacy of the coronavirus vaccine, avail himself of the knowledge offered by the International Myeloma Foundation. Multiple myeloma, the type of cancer that Gen. Colin Powell suffered with, is considered by every cancer doctor that I have met to be the most painful of all the cancers. The continual breaking of every bone in the body causes excruciating pain. I watched my dad endure this pain for seven and half years. The doctors were able to determine that he suffered with the disease for more than 40 years. Most patients die between one and five years from the first diagnosis. Because the blood flows throughout the body, every major organ is affected – lungs, heart, kidneys. The spine compresses with the weakening of the skeletal system and results in mobility problems. Many men who served in the mil-

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he most important battleground in California’s perpetual war over water is the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Dozens of Northern California rivers and streams coalesce in the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers, which join to form the Delta estuary and whose waters then flow into San Francisco Bay. The state’s massive water infrastructure was constructed on an assumption that water left to flow to the sea was wasted. The web of reservoirs and canals diverts river and Delta water to farms in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys and domestic users as far south as San Diego. However, in recent decades environmental groups and their allies, such as Indian Dan Walters tribes and fishermen, have demanded reductions in diversions, arguing that they severely damage habitat for fish, such as spawning salmon, and other wildlife. The conflict has been played out in multiple arenas – the Legislature, Congress, federal and state regulatory agencies and the courts. It’s been trench warfare with long periods of stalemate, occasional gains by one side or the other and periodic attempts at armistice. A few years ago, the state Water Resources Control Board was poised to impose some limits on diversions that the agricultural industry saw as draconian – particularly since the state was also beginning to regulate farmers’ ability to pump groundwater to fill gaps in surface water supplies. Govs. Jerry Brown and Gavin Newsom wanted to head off a full-fledged legal showdown by urging “voluntary agreements” on river flows acceptable to both farm water agencies and the water board and negotiations have been underway for several years. One such agreement affecting the Sacramento River and its tributaries appears headed for adoption, but this month, the draft of a second affecting the San Joaquin River hit a huge roadblock. In a letter to the river’s major diverters, the Newsom administration rejected their proposal and said it would urge the water board to resume direct regulation of San Joaquin flows. Environmental Protection Secretary Jared Blumenfeld and Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot told the San Joaquin districts that “at this point it is clear that despite considerable efforts, proposed voluntary actions by water agencies on the San Joaquin River tributaries have fallen short of needed flow and habitat improvements, and viable proposals are not being offered at this time.” The two administration officials added, “We will ask the State Water Board to resume all activities necessary to implement the flow objectives established by the 2018 Bay-Delta Plan for the Lower San Joaquin River and its three major tributaries, the Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Merced rivers.” Although Blumenfeld and Crowfoot said the San Joaquin agencies could re-enter the process “if they propose necessary levels of additional water flows and habitat,” their rejection letter sets the stage for political and legal warfare. San Joaquin Valley farmers see the water board’s pending actions as severely damaging their ability to continue operations. Dave Eggerton, executive director of the Association of California Water Agencies, called the administration letter “very concerning” because of the potential for all-out legal war. However, as news of the letter spread in the water community, environmental groups celebrated. They had long viewed the “voluntary agreement” process as a tool to subvert stricter regulation necessary to protect habitat. They scored another win last week when Fresno Superior Court Judge D. Tyler Tharpe refused to validate a very controversial water supply contract that the huge Westlands Water District obtained from the Trump administration. In his preliminary ruling, Tharpe cited procedural irregularities, including violation of state open meeting laws. Thus, as drought grips California, the battles over the state’s very limited supply of water seem destined to intensify.

itary are stricken. General Powell was most likely exposed to radiation, which has been identified as a cause of this cancer. My dad, who served for 30 years, went up through the ranks and told my brother and me to prove that his cancer was service-connected. It took me 30 years, but I did prove it. The most prevalent cancer among those who lived in Hiroshima and Nagasaki when the bombs were dropped was/is multiple myeloma. It is a death sentence in spite of the treatments. I am sure that General Powell received the vaccine to protect those he loved. My dad volunteered for experimentation at UC San Francisco knowing that these treatments would not help him but could help others. The military takes care of its own and its own often encompasses every human being. It saddens me greatly to see a letter such as that of Rev. Curry, which was written to prove a false argument. General Powell epitomized the best of our United States Army. Using his death in this manner is truly unkind and unchristian. It is devoid of logic and truly insulting to the memory of the general. Maureen Lechwar Fairfield

Who’s the liar? Re: Earl Heal’s column “What and where is the truth with Democrats?” Oct. 4, 2021. First, in response to his statement that, “The protestors carried no weapons, with one exception . . .” I say, look up insurrection. Nowhere does it say that firearms are necessary for an insurrection. Additionally, they were not “protestors” but insurrectionists. The insurrectionists carried many weapons: fire extinguishers, poles, flag poles, bear spray, etc., in their attempt to overturn a legal, free and fair election. They chanted, “Hang Mike Pence!” Additionally, these “patriots” urinated and defecated in our Capitol building, and then walked through their feces to track it all over our Capitol building. Look it up – it happened. Regarding Rep. Adam Schiff, Heal says “Why do responsible citizens re-elect a pathological liar?” It’s a fact that Trump lied more than 30,573 times in four years as president. I think I can safely assume that Mr. Heal is a Republican, and as such he likely voted for Trump not once, but twice. Ironic, eh? Cindy L. MacDonald Suisun City

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Noise issues among Suisun Valley concerns Thank you to the Daily Republic for keeping the public informed about the machinations of our local government. I wish to add one more matter to Todd Hansen’s extensive reporting on the Oct. 21 Solano County Planning Commission meeting and approval of the Bally Keal Vineyards winery, distillery and events center project. The article did not report on the noise potential of events at Bally Keal Vineyards and other events centers proliferating throughout Suisun Valley and rural Solano County. I want to impress on county residents that outdoor events with amplified music and public address often create an unwanted noise trespass that carries far beyond property lines. Solano County has codified a realtime noise limitation of 65 decibels to partially address noise from events at outdoor events centers and requires that events end by 10 p.m. (Solano Civil Code Section 28.73.30(B)(6)(e) and (f)(2)). Planning had incorrectly proposed a condition of approval using a codified general noise limitation (65 decibels day-night average sound level) based on a 24-hour weighted average whereas a more specific real-time limitation of 65 decibels is codified for events center uses. Without this specificity, a noise limitation is all but useless. I discussed this discrepancy in my comments to the commission, yet it was never discussed by the commissioners in their short deliberation. Fortunately, Allan Calder, the Planning Services manager, requested a correction of the noise limitation to 65 decibels just as the proposed resolution was going to a vote. I am grateful that my public review made for a better planning outcome. It just shows that public review of projects and the Daily Republic’s reporting can make a difference. Rich Zimmerman Fairfield

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Air Force Covid-19 military vaccination deadline approaches of reported deaths includes six active duty members, 96 civilian workers, eight dependents and 29 contractors. “Thank you to the hundreds of thousands of total force airmen and guardians who are fully vaccinated or on track to meet the department’s vaccination timelines,” said Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall. “To those yet to get vaccinated, the order is clear: You have a responsibility to take action now, protect our nation and those we love, or be held accountable for failing to do so.” Should a service member refuse to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, commanders retain the full range of disciplinary options available to them under law and policy, some of which includes issuing administrative paperwork, imposing nonjudicial punishment, or referring court-martial charges. Prior to taking action against a service member,

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Nov. 2 is the deadline for active-component airmen and guardians to be fully vaccinated against Covid19, followed by Dec. 2 for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel. Any active-component airman or guardian who has refused to obtain a qualifying vaccine by Nov. 2 and has not received, or, is not in the process of seeking, a medical exemption or religious accommodation will be in violation of a lawful order and subject to discipline under Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. As of Monday, 96.4% of the active-component population has at least one shot with 94.6% fully vaccinated, according to Air Force officials. The percentage of the total force with at least one shot is 93.5% with

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Buzzards are besieging a town From cannons to horns, nothing scares them off Tribune Content Agency BUNN, N.C. — At the height of the invasion, Ally Leggett counted 58 buzzards in her yard, on the roof, along the fence, atop the garage – everywhere. Every morning, 2-foot black birds would perch on her chimney and peck at the bricks, gradually pulling them down. They scattered droppings like liquid business cards. “(Last weekend), they were up there swarming,” she said, gesturing to the roof. “It makes my dogs insane.” For at least a year, buzzards have chosen Bunn as scavenger central, defying the Franklin County town’s persistent and varied tries at chasing them off. Last Wednesday morning, 28 of them sat on a cellular tower along Main Street, and another 21 perched at Bunn High School across the street – nearly 50 visible from a single spot on Main Street. At the local Food Lion, six of them loomed from a single light pole. Considering Bunn’s human population hovers around 300, buzzards can make a serious claim for majority status. “I go by and blow my horn at them,” said Steve Massey, police chief.

The cannon experiment In December, Bunn announced its high school would fire a propane cannon off the roof at regular intervals around the Christmas holidays, making a noise akin to a shotgun blast. Leggett remembers hearing the shots day and night, even at 2 a.m. “That worked for a while,” Massey said. “It seems they’re back.” The high school also hung “effigies” around its rooftop to keep the birds from swooping down to congregate. These fakes can be seen from a distance, but on Wednesday, the buzzards fed there undaunted. Two flapped ominously out of a trash bin in the nearby parking lot.

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A common buzzard, sitting on a setting pole. Buzzards have chosen Bunn, North Carolina, as scavenger central, defying the Franklin County town’s attempts to chase them off. “If I ever sell my house,” said Leggett, a real estate agent, “I’ll have to disclose. People say, ‘Oh, you’re the one with the buzzards.’ ” Though commonly called buzzards, Bunn’s nuisance birds are either turkey vultures or black vultures, both of them protected species. Federal and state law outlaws killing, hurting or harassing them, according to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Even so much as moving a nest requires a permit. While typically portrayed in popular culture as harbingers of death, circling hungrily overhead, vultures of either type are mostly harmless. They are known to pull off shingles, yank out window caulk or vinyl siding, the NC commission reports.

A ‘public-relations problem’ Their image suffers further from their habit of vomiting when afraid, and by the acidic quality of their droppings, which can eat through car paint, naturalist Kathy Schlosser wrote in the News & Record of Greensboro. “Their food habits are part of their public-relations problem,”

Schlosser wrote. “People find it disturbing that these magnificent creatures eat dead animals, even large ones.” That diet, though macabre, keeps fields and roadways clean and helps keep down carcass-spread diseases their own stomachs can tolerate. But no one in Bunn can offer clues about why their town, just 25 miles northeast of Raleigh, attracts so many winged scavengers. Other towns have their share of roadkill and garbage bins, a buzzard’s delight. In the mean time, Massey recently told town officials he would step up enforcement of trash-bin regulations in an effort to reduce non-natural meal options for the buzzards, the Franklin Times reported. But at Bunn’s Do It Center hardware store on Main Street, the proprietors carry no repellent, only the memory of the time buzzards ate the roof vents off the nearby Chinese restaurant. As this memory inspired a chorus of shaken heads and “What are you gonna dos,” another six buzzards landed on Leggett’s house. They settled on what is left of the chimney.

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