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Preparing for the Festival of Trees, at Vacaville Ice Sports, Monday.

Festival of Trees to launch inaugural downtown

The House of Representatives will pass Democrats’ massive domestic spending package this week, National Economic Council Director Brian Deese predicted Sunday. “We are confident that Speaker Pelosi is going to bring it up and that it will pass this week. We will move forward to the next process and moving it to the Senate,” he toll CNN’s “State of the Union.” For months, Democrats have struggled

to pass President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda. Earlier this month, Congress passed a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure package. Now the focus is on legislation to provide universal preschool, fight climate change, invest in worker training and much more – with a hefty price tag of about $1.75 trillion. The White House initially envisioned $3.5 trillion in spending for the “Build Back Better Act,” known as See House, Page A7

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A decorator places ornaments on a tree in preparation for the Festival of Trees at Vacaville Ice Sports, Nov. 25, 2016.

VACAVILLE — The Festival of Trees will host the inaugural Winter WonderWalk, offering a tour of city storefronts that have displays of themed holiday trees that are up for auction. Members of the public will get a chance to experience the beauty and magic of the Festival of Trees from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 while strolling downtown for the holiday season. Visitors can expect to hear the sounds of wandering carolers singing holiday tunes and the Epiphany Bell Ringers performing in Town Square. Homemade goodies from the Festival of Trees Holiday

Bake Shoppe will be available for sale. And Santa will be on hand to pose for photos at Downtown Journey. The Vacaville Festival of Trees is now showcasing fully decorated themed trees and wreaths in various storefronts throughout the city. More than 40 trees can be seen citywide with more than 20 trees on display in the windows of downtown businesses. For many, the Vacaville Festival of Trees celebration signals the start of the holiday season. Dozens of fully decorated large and small themed Christmas trees, many of which include gifts and gift cards, are donated by See Trees, Page A7

How does Covid-19 change the brain? This scientist is finding out Tribune Content Agency NEW YORK — In a room as cold as a refrigerator, Dr. Maura Boldrini bends over a plastic box filled with pale slices of human brain, each piece nestled in its own tiny, fluid-filled compartment. She gestures with purple-gloved fingers: Here are the folds of the cortex, where higher cognition takes place. There is the putamen, which helps our limbs move. Here is the emotion-pro-

cessing amygdala, with its telltale bumps. Each piece in this box came from a single brain – one whose owner died of Covid-19. There are dozens more containers just like it stacked in freezers in Boldrini’s lab at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. “Each of these boxes is one person,” she says in a lilting Italian accent. Each will play See Brain, Page A7

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Dr. Maura Boldrini in her New York lab examining Covid-19 brain matter slides, May 18.

9-year-old boy dies a week after being trampled at Scott’s Astroworld festival Tribune Content Agency A 9-year-old boy who fell from his father’s shoulders and was trampled at Travis Scott’s Astroworld show died of his injuries Sunday, his family announced. Treston Blount had said Friday his son Ezra was on life support. On Sunday, the family told KTRK-TV the little

boy had died. The tragedy brought the death toll from the Nov. 5 concert to 10; Bharti Shahani died Nov. 10 and eight others were pronounced dead the night of the event. The devastated father of Ezra Blount had held onto hope until the end. “I could tell that he was damaged,” Blount

told ABC 13 on Friday. “I’m not ready to lose my boy at all. We still got a bunch of living to do. . . . That’s my boy.” “The Blount family tonight is grieving the incomprehensible loss of their precious young son,” said civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who has filed nearly 100 lawsuits on behalf

of the Blounts and other bereaved families, in a statement to the Daily News. “This should not have been the outcome of taking their son to a concert, what should have been a joyful celebration. Ezra’s death is absolutely heartbreaking. We are committed to seeking answers and

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Yellen says quashing Covid key to lowering this inflation Tribune Content Agency WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said controlling the Covid-19 virus in the U.S. is the key to easing inflation. “It’s important to realize that the cause of this inflation is the pandemic,” Yellen said on CBS’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday. yellen “If we want to get inflation down, I think continuing to make progress against the pandemic is the most important thing we can do,” she said. Yellen and White House economic adviser Brian Deese fanned out on the Sunday morning talk shows to face repeated questions about

inflation, a growing political risk for President Joe Biden as his poll numbers slip and Democrats wrangle over his economic agenda. Biden’s overall approval rating fell to 41%, compared with 50% in June and 44% in September, in the latest Washington Post-ABC News poll. It suggests that about half of Americans overall, as well as political independents, blame Biden for inflation that accelerated to a 6.2% clip in the 12 months through October. Yellen repeated that she expects inflation to decline by the second half of 2022. “When labor supply See Yellen, Page A7

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Gettin’ judgmental at the Veterans Day parade

that I would even scoop hung Old Glory outside the horse poop if on Veterans Day last needed. I was saying it week and silently half-jokingly, but have lamented how few people been helping the Boy in my neighborhood and Scouts do just that ever in surrounding ones do since twice, annually. that anymore. I’m a In that time I have Navy brat and when I developed a flawless was growing up, on Veterans Day and Tony Wade patented pooper scooping technique. actually any holiday, The last laugh But this year there flags would be hanging were only a couple of steeds up and down the street. from the Solano County SherI honored the 30-plus years of service of my dad, Orvis T. iff’s Office so there was no big Wade Sr., by posting pictures of need for me to follow them along him on Facebook. I actually the route. I was bummed. then serendipitously found two Now, if you ask most people if posts about his service online they would rather scoop horse that I did not know were there – poop at a parade or be a judge of one from the VFW Post the participants, most would 8904 and the other from the definitely choose the latter. Alameda Naval Air Museum. Not yours truly. I had a brief cry rememberThe rock star like treatment ing my dad and what a the scoopers receive is intoxicommanding presence he was cating and worth the menial but in his Navy uniform. He would necessary job of removing the come to all of my basketball marching horses’ befoulments. games when I played at Armijo So I was seated with other High, home and away, and often judges at the reviewing stand he would still be in his uniform. and chatted up Armijo Class of I then search Goggle for my 1977 grad Gail Barnett. wife Beth’s dad (she is an Army Parade judges have binders brat) and came across a JPEG with all the participants and of his obituary from 1973. Army then there are categories like Chaplain Alvin Otis Stevens “How well did they use red, sadly died at the incredibly white and blue” or “How well young age of 45 when Beth was did they use the theme.” We are only 7 years old. He used to to judge them from 1 to 5, with abbreviate his name as “Ch. 5 being the best. A.O.S.” which I think But the first category is is awesome. “How well were you enterNow, I know the difference tained?” Well, when it comes to between Veterans Day and bands or schools or clubs Memorial Day and so I wanted performing, that would be to celebrate those who are still appropriate, but we were with us who are serving as well judging everything in the as those who have died. So I parade. So how entertaining headed downtown to the was it to see some politician Fairfield Veterans Day parade waving from a car with a sign where this year I was slated to on the side? Uh, not very. Or be one of the parade judges. disabled vets? Their entries A little background: Fairfield weren’t entertaining, but they in 2012 was not going to have a were not meant to be, either. Fourth of July parade and a I did my best and tried to be month out from the event there as fair as possible, but found was a rallying call to the myself wishing I was using my community to pitch in and make pooper scooping shovel instead it happen. I posted on Facebook of a ballpoint pen. Not to write

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Left, Tony Wade and fellow judge Gail Barnett; top right, the Public Safety Academy; and bottom right, Gen. George S. Patton’s tank on the cruise. with . . . you know what I mean. Monte Hoover, the amplified voice of downtown Fairfield events, was in fine form even though he must know that I am inching closer to taking over for him when he finally decides to hang up the microphone for good. One really cool thing was that being a judge did give me a really nice perch from which to enjoy the parade. Who doesn’t love a parade? Fire trucks, floats, bands – this one had it all. Some of the highlights for me included: n Seeing Gen. George S. Patton’s tank rolling down Texas Street. Bring back the cruise! n The Armijo Super Band was cool, but it appeared they were wearing Grange Grizzly black and gold uniforms? Uh, what the . . .? n B Sharp Academy featured a float with live music and a young woman singing Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the USA.” I couldn’t help but sing the much

better Weird Al parody “Party in the CIA,” though. n The California Highway Patrol car playing the theme from the TV show “CHiPs” scratched me right where I itched. n The members of the car clubs (Corvette, Mustangs) in the parade showed off their fancy wheels and there were some beautiful machines. It did make me think, though, how come it’s always fancy cars or trucks? Why not a car club for hoopties and gross polluters? OK, my absolute favorite highlight of the parade was when the Public Safety Academy stopped in front of the reviewing stand. According to their website, the Public Safety Academy provides a rigorous academic program and career preparation for those interested in law enforcement, firefighting, emergency response and other fields related to public safety. All of the students stopped and when ordered by the shouted commands of a young

woman, went through some energetic military call-andresponse statements punctuated by “Oo-rah!” Then the commanding officer said to “Present arms!” The students who did not have a facsimile weapon or flag all saluted and she pulled out a sheathed sword. The only thing was she was standing very close to the dignitaries section in front of the reviewing stand. I thought for sure she was gonna slice off part of Rep. John Garamendi’s nose. Thankfully, she did not. The kicker, though, that had me and Gail cracking up, was that had there been a sword mishap, the very next parade entry was . . . wait for it . . . Medic Ambulance. Reach Fairfield humor columnist, accidental local historian and author of The History Press book “Growing Up In Fairfield, California” Tony Wade at toekneeweighed@gmail.com.

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Crew takes valuables from LA house, part of follow-home robbery trend in city Tribune Content Agency LOS ANGELES — A crew of at least half a dozen robbers took thousands of dollars in cash, jewelry and other items from a Los Angeles home early Saturday in the latest of an ongoing series of follow-home robberies that have occurred in Los Angeles this year, according to the L.A. Police Department. The latest followhome robbery occurred at 1:56 a.m. in the 700 block of North Gardner Street in the Fairfax District when someone reported that up to seven people stole “property and fled the location,” according to Officer Rosario Cervantes, a spokeswoman for LAPD. Cervantes did not provide more details about the crime. KTLA-TV reported that the victims were confronted at gunpoint and the suspects took about $4,000 in cash, a diamond gold chain, two diamond gold rings and a Gucci item. The station reported that one of the men was armed with a handgun. It is the latest incident in which victims are robbed at their homes after they have been followed from places such as Melrose Avenue, the jewelry district in downtown Los Angeles,

high-end restaurants and nightclubs in Hollywood and the Wilshire area, according to the LAPD. To date, police have identified 110 follow-home robberies involving six different street gangs. Not all of the crimes are related and involve multiple robbery crews, police said. The robbers target people based on the jewelry and clothes they’re wearing and the type of vehicle they’re driving. Among those targeted in recent weeks was “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Dorit Kemsley, who was followed to her Encino home by two men. Video surveillance showed the masked robbers shattering a sliding glass door and entering the home, where they made off with as much as $1 million in valuables, police said. “As you all know I have been through a terrifying ordeal, one that no parent or other person should have to experience,” Kemsley later posted on Instagram. “I thank God for keeping my children and myself from being physically harmed.” A crew of masked robbers also tracked actor and former BET host Terrence Jenkins to his Sherman Oaks home earlier this month See Crew, Page A8

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Rush Ranch site of 2 fun weekend outdoor activities Daily Republic Staff

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SUISUN CITY — Solano Land Trust is opening Rush Ranch to the community this weekend for a pair of outdoor activities. Mindfulness Meditation Yoga Hike, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Rush Ranch: A socially distanced, 30-minute Mindful Meditation session with Barbara Fredericks is followed by a yoga hike. Participants will be led through seated meditation surrounded by fresh air and the bird songs of Rush Ranch, followed by an optional Yoga Hike. Contact volunteer@ solanolandtrust.org if you have questions. Advance registration is required through the Solano Land Trust’s website at https:// solanolandtrust.org. Select the Events tab and look for this event. Rush Ranch is located at 3521 Grizzly Island Road, about 2 miles from Suisun City. Get the Rush, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Rush Ranch: Land Trust Solano docents will have exhibits and share activities from the Patwin Program to coincide with Native American Heritage Month. The usual blacksmith shop, the Suisun Marsh walk and the storybook walk in partnership with Solano County Library are also planned. This event is free. Guests are encouraged to prac-

Albert ‘Al’ Roland Sablan Jan. 4, 1947 — Oct. 2, 2021

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Donna Christopherson was born on Aug. 8, 1939, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Donna was raised in a loving home by LeRoy and Adeline Goodacre. One of her fondest memories was when she would come home from school and her mother would sit with her to watch ‘American Bandstand,’ which they both enjoyed. As a young teenager, her family moved to California. Donna eventually settled in Fairfield along with her immediate family. Donna worked in the business office of Kaiser Permanente in Fairfield for more than 25 years. Donna had a keen and dry sense of humor. For those paying attention, she would have you in hysterics sometimes. We’re going to miss that sense of humor the most. Donna is survived by her children, Cindy (Donna), Kim (Eddie), Steven (Israel); granddaughter, Sierra; sister, Fran Harder; nieces, Christy Romano and Jamie Johnson, both of whom she loved dearly. Donna was predeceased by her parents, LeRoy and Adeline Goodacre; brother, Myron Goodacre; and sister, Marge Teskey; as well as many of her close and longtime friends including Sharon Ockey and Elaine Foley. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Giselle and Julie, for their tireless efforts and their success in making the final months of her life comfortable. Donna was very loved and will be missed very much by her family and remaining friends. Per Donna’s wishes, no service was held. And her ashes were buried at sea off the coast of Marin County.

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avid fisherman for Albert ‘Al’ most of his life. Roland Sablan, 74, If not sitting on passed away on a bank, pole in Oct. 2, 2021, in Sachand, Al loved to ramento, Califortalk fishing, check nia. Born on Jan. out the latest gear 4, 1947, in Agana, at fishing expos or Guam, Al was a sit quietly reading longtime resident his favorite Fish of Solano County Sniffer newsletter. where he attended Al had an artlocal elementary schools and Armijo ist’s eye for nature High School. He photography, an graduated from army veteran interest he shared Fremont High School in with his wife, Anna Oakland, California. Maria. Cameras in hand, Al had many happy they took many trips memories of his high throughout scenic Califorschool years, learning to nia. Eventually, Al began drive his first car, joining sharing his work with a fraternity and going to others – exhibiting and sorority dances with his winning awards for his buddies, surfing in Santa photos. Cruz. Al’s smile and wonderThose carefree days ful sense of humor will came to an abrupt be sadly missed by his end when Al graduated family and many friends. and he was immediately He is survived by his wife, drafted into the United Anna Maria Sablan; son, States Army and sent to Jason Sablan; one grandVietnam. After complet- daughter; two grandsons; ing his tour, Al moved to and a great-granddaughGuam where he met and ter; brothers, Anthony married his first wife, Vic- (Roxanne), David (Connie), toriana. It was there that Joseph (Marilyn) Taitano, they celebrated the birth Dennis (Gloria) Cooley, of his only child, Jason. Ed (Millie) Benavente, Vicky and Al divorced in and Tony (Bobbie) Padua; 1977 and Al returned to sisters, Darlene (Charles) Rita Larson Fairfield where he lived Reliford, (Steven), Juanita Benafor the rest of his life. Al worked in sales vente and Mary (Cezar) for over 20 years. It was Medina; he is also survived during his years as a by numerous nieces and Realtor that Al met his nephews, great-nieces second wife, Anna Maria. and great-nephews. They married in 1983. Al was preceded in Like many Vietnam death by his father veterans, Al struggled and stepmother, Vicente with post-traumatic and Catalina Benavente; stress disorder. Feeling mother and stepfather, fortunate to have received Connie and Joe Taitano; support and benefits two brothers; and three himself, Al wanted to give sisters. back and help other vetA committal service erans get the care and and burial for Al was held benefits they deserved. Nov. 1, 2021, at the SacHe volunteered, working ramento Valley National as a service officer with Cemetery, 5810 Midway Catholic War Veterans Road, Dixon, California. A of the USA, giving many private celebration of Al’s hours of his time. Al was life is scheduled at a later also a lifetime member date. of the Veterans of Foreign Arrangements under Wars. the care of BryanAl had many talents Braker Funeral Home, and interests. He was an 707-425-4697.

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tice social distancing guidelines during their visit. Advance registration is required through the Solano Land Trust’s website at https://solano landtrust.org. Select the Events tab and look for this event. Rush Ranch is located at 3521 Grizzly Island Road, about 2 miles from Suisun City. Advance reservations for each activity may also be made by phone at 707-432-0150 or by email to volunteer@solano landtrust.org.

Rush Ranch assistant blacksmith Joseph Hoberg works the forge during a Get the Rush event at Rush Ranch, Feb. 15, 2020. Hoberg has been volunteering as the assistant blacksmith at Rush Ranch for the past six months. It has taken Hoberg time to learn the art of bending and shaping metal. Rush Ranch hosts an open house the third Saturday of each month. Children can come and make small swords and learn about blacksmithing along with taking a hike, learning about birds and even petting a horse.

Town hall set on broadband access Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry will host a virtual town hall on broadband access featuring state and local leaders from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday on Zoom, Facebook and YouTube. This event is an opportunity to hear about new state legislation, funding and local initiatives currently underway to narrow what’s known as the digital divide, and

to ask questions about internet connectivity in California. “The digital divide is a legislative priority, and as your legislative representative, I am working hard to bring awareness and resources to you,” Aguiar-Curry said in a press release. “This year, I authored the Internet for All Act of 2021, which was enacted into law and prioritizes the deployment of broadband infrastructure in See Week, Page A8

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My petty uncle won’t return the items we let him borrow of all, he came to our Dear Annie: My house to borrow them; uncle has a reputation he needs to return them for being extremely to us. We shouldn’t have cheap, but he did someto come to him to get thing recently that has them back. Secondly, left me fuming. and more imporHe called my husband and asked to tantly, we should not borrow a pair of acethave to pay him money Annie Lane to get our belongings ylene tanks, which are Dear Annie back – belongings that used for welding projhe borrowed for free! ects, after he found out After some back and forth we had them in our garage. texting, my uncle said that he These tanks belong to my dad, needed to exchange the tanks but they have been stored at before filling them, which also our house while not in use for a cost him more money. few years. The tanks include a My husband made it clear torch, gauges, hoses and other that we had no intention of accessories. reimbursing him for the gas When my uncle asked to he refilled; he can return them borrow the tanks, he was very empty to us. My husband also cordial and polite. My husband told him that he did not have graciously agreed to let him our permission to exchange borrow them and told him to our tanks anyway. Then, return them when he is finmy husband asked when he ished with his project. About six weeks after he loaned them, can expect to have the tanks returned, and my uncle said it my husband reached out to could take up to a year for him ask that they be returned for a to use up the gas. project we would be working My husband reminded him on. My uncle responded: “If that we let him borrow the you want to pick them up, you need to pay me $179 for the gas tanks for a short-term project he needed. “I’m not going to I needed to fill them up with wait a year to get my belongings in order to use them. I have an back, and I’m also not going to invoice for you.” pay you to get them back.” This is infuriating. First

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My uncle hasn’t told us when he plans on returning them, and we now need them. This uncle is the pettiest person we’ve ever met, and we don’t care about maintaining any relationship with him. He is a careless, selfish human being. We just want our tanks back! Please suggest how to go about this. — Dealing with a Petty Uncle Dear Dealing: You could take him to small claims court, and you’d have a good chance of winning. I would consider that option seriously. At the same time, don’t let his pettiness and cruelty drag you down. Without question, you are right, and he is wrong. You should not have to drive to get them back and pay him money, but if you really want the tanks back, that might be the fastest way to retrieve them. He sounds like a very unhappy person, and when dealing with that type of person, the best way forward is to have compassion for them and focus on your own happiness. But never lend him anything again. Period. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com.

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Today’s birthday Your heart keeps getting fuller. Your choices will seem unconventional, but you’ve a keen instinct for what’s good for you and will, as a result, lift your health, well-being and the quality of your life and relationships. You’ll see parts of the world that are new to you, and yet your travels will seem to bring you home. Leo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 3, 20, 1 and 42.

easy thing. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your commitment to bettering yourself and creating better experiences for others will drive your choices. Note that improvement doesn’t always require work. What’s most needed now is rest and recovery. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Hyperbole won’t help matters, so avoid exaggerations. When you stop looking for the best, worst, nicest or meanest, you will see life for what it really is. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). The thing you do feels automatic, but in fact, it’s a decision. Go back to the crossroads. Do not make a turn. Stand in contemplation. What choices have you been missing?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). It’s appropriate to be aggressive in the heat of the game, but this occasion so rarely comes up. You’ll be ready when it does. In the meantime, you’ll flex your mercy, compassion and empathy. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18). Expect a variety pack of challenges – some logistical, others having to do with communication and a few that speak directly to what you’ve been working on. With your sporting attitude, this should be fun! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Go ahead and take on the hard task because much will be accomplished inside of the project. You’ll conquer fear, transform a piece of your world and create a new habit, all in one go! CELEBRITY PROFILES: “You understand the elements that create that particular person, and you create borders for that,” said Shailene Woodley, describing her role in the romantic drama “Endings, Beginnings” featuring largely improvised performances. Spoken like an intuitive Scorpio. Woodley was born when the sun, Mars and Pluto were all in charismatic Scorpio. Her moon is in Pisces, a boon for actors as it lends a kind of emotional shape-shifting ability helpful for getting into character.

Bridge

by Phillip Alder

The two Bermuda Bowl qualifiers are Nick Nickell-Ralph Katz, Eric Greco-Geoff Hampson and Bobby Levin-Steve Weinstein; and Warren Spector-John Kranyak-Gavin Wolpert and Kevin Bathurst-John Hurd (with Vince Demuy added as the sixth player). In the USA1 final, Nickell survived a close match against Spector. After 75 of the 120 boards, Spector led by 39 international match points (141-102). But in the next set, Nickell gained 53 IMPs (64-11), aided by this deal, and was never headed again, winning by 21 IMPs (220-199). In the auction, Nickell (North) did well to bid four no-trump, showing both minors. Against five clubs, Spector (West) understandably, but fatally, led a low heart. Katz (South) won with his queen, crossed to the heart ace and ran the club jack. He repeated the finesse, and when West showed out, declarer claimed 11 tricks: two hearts, five and four clubs. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS diamonds Note that five diamonds by North would surely have failed. East would ARE BACK IN PERSON have led a high spade and shifted to a The World Bridge Federation is planning on returning to normal, with heart. At the other table, Weinstein (East) championships in Salsomaggiore, Italy, raised only to three hearts, and in the spring of 2022. Bathurst (South) cautiously passed. The United States will send two Levin (West) lost one spade, one heart, teams for each event: Bermuda Bowl two diamonds and one club to go down (open), Venice Cup (women), d’Orsi one, but Nickell won 11 IMPs. Trophy (seniors) and Wuhan Cup COPYRIGHT: 2021, UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE (mixed).

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State’s messier, but fairer, redistricting process

or many decades, the decennial chore of redrawing California’s congressional and legislative districts was relatively simple. Every 10 years, after the census, legislative and congressional leaders would hire some knowledgeable number-crunchers and privately divvy up the districts for purely political purposes. If one party controlled both the Legislature and the governorship, it would maximize its ability to remain in power. The maps that the dominant Democrats drew up after the 1980 census was the last time California saw a blatantly partisan gerrymander. Republicans howled and persuaded voters to overturn the plan via a referendum, but the state Supreme Court ordered that the rejected maps be used anyway for the 1982 elections, in which Democrats retained their control of the Legislaand the congressional Dan Walters ture delegation. Assembly Speaker Willie Brown publicly thanked “Sister Rose and the Supremes” for helping his party overcome the referendum, referring to Chief Justice Rose Bird. It fueled a successful drive to oust Bird and two other justices when they stood for re-election four years later. After the 1982 election, Democrats enacted a slightly altered version of the gerrymander and then-Gov. Jerry Brown signed it just before leaving office. The congressional map was particularly slanted toward Democrats and its primary creator, San Francisco Congressman Phil Burton, laconically called it “my contribution to modern art.” Control of redistricting was the primary, if unspoken, issue of the 1990 campaign for governor and after Republican Pete Wilson won, he vetoed a new set of maps drawn by Democrats, throwing the issue into the state Supreme Court. The court generated maps of its own that allowed the Republicans to make some gains in the 1992 and 1994 elections. Democrats once again controlled the Legislature and the governorship after the 2000 census, but a partisan gerrymander was blunted by other factors, including an implicit threat of intervention by the U.S. Department of Justice under President George W. Bush. The upshot was a bipartisan gerrymander aimed at protecting all incumbents and preserving the partisan status quo in both the Legislature and Congress, while ignoring dramatic demographic shifts, including a big surge in Latino population. Overt gerrymandering ended a decade later, after voters approved two initiatives – hated by leaders of both parties – to shift the decennial mapmaking to an independent commission that would ignore partisan considerations, draw districts to follow, where possible, city and county boundaries and preserve “communities of interest.” On the whole, the commission was faithful to its mission, but nevertheless, Democrats made big gains in congressional and legislative seats – eventually winning three-fourths of both as GOP voter strengthen plummeted. With data from a new census – much delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic – a new commission is working on new maps under a very tight deadline and it’s been a rather messy process – a “hot mess” in the recent words of one commission member. Drafts of the new maps were released last week and it’s apparent that they are likely to change quite a bit before the Dec. 27 deadline. That said, it’s obvious that Democrats will retain their overwhelming legislative and congressional supermajorities and could gain a few more seats simply because demographic trends continue to run their way. Most of the uncertainty is in the 52 congressional districts – one fewer than before due to California’s slow population growth. Democrats are struggling to retain their paper-thin control of Congress and a handful of toss-up seats in California could be the difference. However, until the final maps are filed six weeks hence, no one can truly predict who will survive and whose careers will end. CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters. For more columns by Dan Walters, go to calmatters.org/commentary.

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Adapting to climate change possible, safe

has released data that quese have been alerted in recent years to the tions the scaremongers’ anticipated effects predictions. of climate change. Historically, the human As time passes, the cries are race has responded by increasing fanatically even adapting to changing clito the expectation of the matic conditions. When destruction of life on Earth. the Medieval Warm Period Those old enough to (900-1400 AD) melted the ice remember 50 years or more from that big island west of Earl Heal will recall that at that time we Norway, their leaders named were being told that we were it Greenland and encourentering an ice age. What inspired aged farmers to settle there. When that conclusion is unknown but it was the Little Ice Age restored the icecap, obviously impossible because Earth the settlers either returned to Norway was one-third of the time entering or became fishermen. When Henry a 500-year warming cycle. ArcheoFord invented automobiles, people logical research has identified that junked their buggies and traveled by warming and cooling cycles altercar. When the number of automobiles nate approximately every 500 to increased, the need for gasoline was 600 years. Solar activity is a major apparent and the market responded. factor determining the cycles. Do we now need $500 billion I participated during 1969-1971 in in government funding or will high altitude reconnaissance flights entrepreneurs freely provide the genmeasuring solar storms and related erating stations? activity but there was, and presumThe National Academy of Sciences ably still is, much to learn about solar of the United States of America found activity. The current warm cycle that the promoters of severe irrecommenced in 1850 and may peak versible climate change assume no late in this century before dropping adaptation to changing conditions. As toward average Earth temperature ocean levels rise, people will build for 200 years. For, example, volcano dikes to control flooding. Scaremoneruptions provide short-term fluctugers speak of massive starvation, ations in the cycles but do not seem alleging higher temperatures will to alter the frequency of the cycle. adversely affect farming output. No. The volcanic atmospheric particles A 2-degree temperature rise would from the June 1991 Mount Pinatubo move the corn belt northward, but eruption cooled the average Earth the increased CO2 from fossil fuels temperature more than a degree will increase crop production with until normal rise was resumed in other factors unchanged. As I learned March 1992. in a crop production postgraduate How much damage to Earth and course 70 years ago, plant growth is its population will occur during this directly proportional to CO2 level so cycle? The National Academy of Scithe CO2 increase from 0.03% to 0.04% ences of the United States of America of the atmosphere will increase crop

production accordingly. The National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America compared the annual costs of the scaremonger prevention plan to present and normal adaptation and found, for example, the percent of GDP was 0.05% in 2020, increasing to 5.3% in 2100 without adaptation but dropping to 0.008% in 2100 with adaptation. Measurements of CO2 throughout these historic ages found no CO2 levels associated with commencing a warming cycle. My crop production professor did explain that there was a slight rise in CO2 not at the beginning of the warm cycle but at the end due to the decomposition of enlarged warm cycle plant growth. In Earth’s current warming cycle, which commenced in approximately 1850, the first increase of atmospheric CO2 to exceed 0.03% was 1960. It is now above 0.04%. Because the CO2 molecule does have relatively high heat energy retention qualities, will it affect the termination of this cycle? So far, the rise is normal, deserving further investigation. Energy fuels have enabled tremendous gains for the human race. Hopefully, we will discontinue the attempt to destroy the fuel and petroleum industries prematurely. Let other energy-producing forms develop by market needs, not political dictates. Earl Heal is a retired Air Force officer, former airline pilot and member of the Solano County Central Committee. Contact him at healearlniki@att.net.

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Iran is finally leveling drone battlefield

forms, says David Schenker, or the first 15 years of the U.S. war on terror, a senior fellow at the Washone of America’s greatest ington Institute for Near East advantages was the killer Policy and a former assistant drone. With names like “predsecretary of state for Near ator” and “reaper,” these East Affairs. Often, drones unmanned aerial vehicles are shipped in parts from delivered deadly strikes from Iran and assembled in Gaza, the sky against suspected Syria, Iraq and Yemen, says terrorists with no risk of a Seth Frantzman, the author Eli Lake human pilot being shot down. of a recent history of drone Things began to change during warfare in the Middle East. President Barack Obama’s final The second reason to suspect Iran year in office. Houthi rebels in is the timing. Yemen began using crude drones, Iraqis had recently voted in elecwhose parts were supplied by Iran, tions for the national legislature. The against Saudi Arabia. Unlike their political parties closest to Iran lost U.S. counterparts, these low-budseats, while the party of the more get drones were more akin to the nationalist and independent Moqtada Japanese kamikaze planes of World al Sadr gained seats. The drone War II, crashing into their targets. attack was a way for Shiite militant In one of Iran’s most brazen attacks, groups and their associated parties, these kinds of drones, combined with which did poorly in the elections, “to cruise missiles, devastated Saudi oil assert their legitimacy,” says Joel fields in 2019. Rayburn, who served as U.S. special The latest example of how the envoy to Syria under the Trump drone battlefield is getting more even administration. comes from a small U.S. outpost It sounds odd. But it follows the in the Syrian desert near the Iraqi playbook of a new kind of hybrid border known as Tanf. The U.S. warfare. Iranian-backed militias base was attacked last month by in Iraq are part of larger organizadrones and indirect fire, accordtions that include political parties and ing to the Pentagon. The perpetrator media platforms. As Iran’s proxies was almost certainly one of the Iraqi claim the U.S. manipulated the recent Shiite militias that have targeted election to reduce the power of Shiite U.S. bases for years with mortar and militias, those militias try to lure the rocket fire. U.S. into a confrontation that will There are two reasons to suspect bolster their political narrative. Iran’s involvement. Ten years ago, this kind of maneuFirst, the proliferation of these ver required volunteers in the form crude, kamikaze drones is part of the of suicide bombers. Now, Iran and its Islamic Republic’s regional strategy. proxies possess the drones that make The country supports proxies, such as more precise attacks on U.S. positions the Houthis in Yemen and Hezbollah much cheaper. in Lebanon, with weapons platSo when did Iran develop its drone

program? In his book, Frantzman says the Iranians began using unmanned aerial vehicles for surveillance purposes in the Iran-Iraq war. But the real breakthrough came in 2011, when Iran shot down a U.S. surveillance drone. Most experts, including Frantzman, now believe the Iranians were able to reverse-engineer the body of the weapon but still lack the technology to reproduce its guidance and radar systems. It goes to show that no battlefield advantage lasts forever. Stateless terrorist organizations such as al-Qaida and the Islamic State have been able to use even cruder drones for surveillance and aerial attacks. But the U.S. is also adjusting. The Pentagon last year announced that it was streamlining its many anti-drone weapons systems, which include everything from handheld jammers that disable the wireless control of small drones to larger anti-rocket systems. These defenses apparently worked last month in Tanf. No U.S. personnel were killed or injured in the attack. For now, the U.S. can defend against Iran’s drones. But at the same time, the attack shows how U.S. efforts to restrict the proliferation of drone technology have failed. In the Middle East, both sides are using the same kind of drone technology the U.S. had once hoped to keep for itself. Eli Lake is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering national security and foreign policy. He was the senior national security correspondent for the Daily Beast and covered national security and intelligence for the Washington Times, the New York Sun and UPI.

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Trees From Page One businesses and organizations in the community and placed on a public virtual auction. The trees are delivered to the highest bidder at the close of the virtual auction in early December, in plenty of time for the winning bidders to enjoy their tree and gifts during the Christmas season. Participating storefronts include McGuire Realty, Solano Mortgage, Jackson Medical Supply, La Borgata Italian Deli, Nebula on Main, Case Electric, Clipper Cargo, Studio 13, Tasaris Le Salon, School of Rock, the Chamber of Commerce, Edward Jones (Davis Street location), Always Best Care, Old Republic Title, Znapfly, Hank & Hazels, the Downtown Vacaville Business District office, Stems, Realty One Group Fox, Jon Edwards Salon, Journey Downtown, Umpqua Bank and Bank of the West. Some locations will also offer complimentary beverages, light bites, open houses and

Yellen From Page One normalizes and the pattern of demand normalizes, I would expect that, if we’re successful with the pandemic, to be sometime in the second half of next year, I would expect prices to go back to normal,” Yellen said. Rising inflation has also complicated Biden’s bid to pass a $1.75 trillion bill funding long-term investments in social benefits such as child care and health care, while expanding taxes. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a moderate Democrat whose support for the bill has wavered, has expressed concern the measure would add to rising prices. Deese, the director of the White House National Economic Council, argued it would have the opposite impact by lowering the cost of child care, health care and housing. “All of these things go right at lowering costs for American families,” Deese said on CNN’s “State of the Union.” He said the extra spending would not add to inflation because it would be “fully paid for” through

House From Page One BBB for short, but has repeatedly cut programs in a bid to win over moderate Senate Democrats. Republicans are unanimously opposed. Deese tied passage of the legislation to inflation, which has been rising at a rate not seen in more than three decades. “Far from adding to inflation concerns, this bill will do the opposite,” he told ABC’s “This Week.” “Every serious economist that has looked at this proposal has said that it will not add to long term inflationary pressure,” he added. Consideration of the Build Back Better Act is on House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer’s, D-Md., schedule for the coming

festive cheer. Proceeds from the Vacaville Festival of Trees benefit Opportunity House, whose mission is to break the cycle of homelessness for women, men, families and transitional age youth in Solano County. Tickets are $20 per person (must be 21 or older) and include a souvenir wine glass and tastings. $10 tickets are available for those younger than 21 or designated drivers and include a souvenir mug full of hot chocolate and a visit with Santa. Checkin and registration will be at Town Square, located where Main Street meets Merchant Street. Tickets are available online at DowntownVacaville.com or in person from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at 313 Parker St., by phone at 707-451-2100 and will be available for purchase the night of the event while supplies last. The walk will take place rain or shine. For additional information about Winter WonderWalk, send an email to info@downtownvacaville.com. tax hikes on corporations and high-income households. The administration is “confident that this bill is going to come up in the House this week, that we’ll get a vote, it will pass and it will move on to the Senate,” Deese said on ABC’s “This Week.” He declined to say whether Biden would tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to help lower gasoline prices. “The president has made clear that all options are on the table,” Deese said on CNN. “We’re monitoring the situation very carefully.” Biden has hinted in recent days that he would act to tame gasoline prices, which are running at the highest level in seven years and have contributed significantly to rising consumer prices. Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said inflation momentum has built up to a point “that it’s going to take some significant policy adjustment or some unfortunate accident that slows the economy before inflation gets back to the 2% range.” “I think for many people, inflation is a test of whether the country’s under control,” Summers, a paid contributor to Bloomberg, said on CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS.”

week, The Hill noted. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., previously indicated the Senate could take up the legislation this week, too. But in a letter sent Sunday to colleagues, he said it will likely weigh a key defense spending bill instead. “Timing of consideration of the BBBA in the Senate will largely depend on when the House sends us the bill,” he wrote. Key senators previously said they’d wait for an official analysis of the bill’s costs before committing to passing it. That means lawmakers could be working into late December to pass the heart of the president’s domestic agenda. “On a bill of this magnitude, this process takes time and patience,” Schumer wrote colleagues.

Brain From Page One a crucial role in helping to unravel Covid-19’s impacts on the brain. The disease may be best known for its ability to rob people of their breath, but as the pandemic spread, patients began reporting a disconcerting array of cognitive and psychiatric issues – memory lapses, fatigue and a mental fuzziness that became known as brain fog. There were also more acute problems, including paranoia, hallucinations, thoughts of suicide and psychosis. This strange constellation of symptoms has led researchers to suspect that the disease is mounting a direct attack on the brain. Researchers want to figure out how – and what the assault’s longterm effects may be. Boldrini, a neuroscientist at Columbia University, studies the biology of suicide and the physiological markers of resilience in brain tissue. She is also a practicing psychiatrist. That combination makes her uniquely suited to investigate the underpinnings of “long Covid.” She has gathered more than 40 brains from Covid-19 victims to guide her in her quest. What Boldrini and her colleagues learn could have implications far beyond Covid-19, shedding light on mental illness, the origins of dementia and on the myriad ways viral infections affect the brain. To unlock the disease’s secrets, they’ll have to carefully take each brain apart, count its cells, track its gene expression and document its proteins. “We have a lot of work to do,” Boldrini says. n n n New York City was one of the coronavirus’s early targets, and it didn’t take long for Boldrini to notice surprising issues among Covid-19 patients, including serious mood and psychiatric symptoms. “Very strange symptoms,” she recalls – made even stranger because they were cropping up in people with no personal or family history of such problems. Adding to the mystery was the appearance of these conditions relatively late in a patient’s life rather than in adolescence and early adulthood. “I feel like this dread that I’m feeling is something organic in my brain,” one patient told her. “Psychologically, I’m not anxious about anything.” “It’s a very different kind of symptomatology compared to people that have normal anxiety,” Boldrini says. Then there were the rarer, but more disturbing, cases of suicidal ideation. Boldrini has not encountered a Covid-19 patient who died of suicide. But one case did hit her university close to home: Dr. Lorna Breen, an emergency department physician at Columbia who worked on the front lines before becoming ill

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justice for the Blount family. But tonight we stand in solidarity with the family, in grief, and in prayer.” Ezra, who his father described as a huge Scott fan, was on his dad’s shoulders when Treston fell unconscious in the out-of-control crowd. By the time he came to, Ezra had seemingly vanished. Eventually, the

herself during the pandemic’s brutal first wave. Breen was a talented and dedicated doctor who took up snowboarding and salsa dancing in her spare time. Shortly after returning to work, her mental health deteriorated and she died by suicide within weeks. “She had Covid, and I believe that it altered her brain,” her sister Jennifer Feist said on NBC’s “Today” last year. If so, how? Researchers have found signs that the virus can establish a foothold of sorts on the periphery of the brain, where the protective bloodbrain barrier opens up to allow key molecules to slip through. One of those places is the olfactory bulb, which can be reached through the nose – a fact that could explain why so many Covid-19 patients lose their sense of smell. Yet scientists have so far found little evidence that the virus penetrates any deeper than that. Instead, they’ve seen the type of damage caused by strokes, as well as the blood clots that may have precipitated them. That’s part of why Boldrini and many others suspect that inflammation – the immune all-hands-onsystem’s deck response to an invader – may play an essential role in the brain damage experienced by Covid-19 patients. Inflammation can trigger blood clots, and once a clot forms, inflammation increases around it. It’s similar to what’s seen in people who experience traumatic brain injury, including football players, military veterans and victims of car accidents. “People that have this kind of trauma in the brain have presented with sudden changes in behavior and personality and suicide and other brain symptoms,” Boldrini says. It’s eerily similar to what many Covid-19 patients face – and she doesn’t think that’s a coincidence. n n n To gain a deeper understanding of what’s happening on a cellular and molecular level, scientists need to study the brains of people who died of Covid-19. But Boldrini prefers not to work with brains collected by others – she has to know everything about how the tissue was collected and preserved so she can understand the results of her experiments. “Depending how you freeze, store and fix the brain, you can get very different results,” she says. At Columbia, she and her colleagues examine tissue from autopsies, so they have complete control over how the precious tissue is handled. Boldrini wants to know which genes were being expressed; to track molecular markers of inflammation; to see how microglia – the brain’s immune cells – were behaving; and to document the state of the neurons and their connections with one another. Mapping the multifaceted effects of one disease is an ambitious endeavor, and it requires

painstaking work. One of the students working in the lab starts by taking a scallop-edged sample of the amygdala and mounting it on a bed of dry ice. Drop by drop, she coats the tissue in sugar water, which eventually freezes and holds the sample in place. Next, she slices off pieces that are a mere 50 microns thick – just wide enough to contain a single layer of brain cells. Each fragile cut is then submerged in water and centered on a glass slide with fine-tipped paint brushes. The slides are stained with dyes that allow the researchers to see different types of cells in the tissue. Those cells are counted under a microscope, partly by human eye and partly with the help of a computer algorithm. Boldrini looks over the student’s shoulder at one of the slides magnified on a computer screen. This slice of brain tissue resembles a galactic crush of stars stretched across a darkened sky: The scattered blue stars are glia, the brain’s protective cells. The green ones are neurons, densely packed together. The red stars are young, immature neurons. “It’s beautiful,” Boldrini says. “Anatomy is very beautiful.” The red stars are the rarest of the three, and they’re even more sparse in many patients who had Covid-19 – about 10 times less abundant. That’s a problem because these young neurons are necessary for learning and memory, for coping with stress, and for integrating memories with emotions. Boldrini suspects these immature cells are done in by stress hormones and inflammation. “This would explain the brain fog,” she says. A few days earlier, the researchers went through the same steps with the hippocampus, a tiny, delicate brain structure involved in mood and memory. Other scientists have found that Covid-19 damages the hippocampus. That could help explain why some patients have lingering issues with depression and anxiety. If this damage is caused by inflammation, it probably wreaks havoc in several ways. Scientists suspect it disrupts the flow of serotonin, a hormone that’s implicated in depression, and prompts the body to make kynurenine instead, even though it’s toxic to neurons. Inflammation also triggers coagulation, creating clots that can block blood flow to cells and kill them. And it activates the microglia, which may attempt to remove more neurons than they normally would. Boldrini’s work will help scientists disentangle the factors driving that damage. “She’s an expert at that,” says Dr. James Goldman, a neuropathologist at Columbia University. “We’re looking forward to seeing what she comes up with.” n n n In a nearby room,

research assistant Cheick Sissoko checks to see whether the DNA fragments obtained from the tissue are too big or too small for proper analysis. If they’re the right size, Sissoko will use them to better understand the gene expression in these brain cells – particularly in the young neurons that seem to be taking a hit in Covid-19 patients. “Ideally, we can look at every single gene expressed by a single cell,” he says. On other days, Sissoko focuses on RNA, the molecule that helps turn DNA’s instructions into actual proteins. The RNA contained in brain tissue may provide clues about the alarms that were set off in the body in response to the coronavirus, and how the body reacted to a perceived threat. Sissoko uses a sophisticated new technique to sequence the RNA on a slide-by-slide basis. That allows him to see how RNA expression changes in different parts of the brain. Ultimately, the researchers aim to combine the data on RNA, the microglia, the new and mature neurons, and the connections they make to create a portrait of a brain ravaged by Covid-19. By comparing the brains of Covid-19 patients with and without neurological symptoms, Boldrini hopes to shed light on the role of inflammation in a wide swath of neurodegenerative diseases, from depression to dementia. “This pandemic is almost like a natural experiment where you have a lot of inflammation like in a very unusual way,” she says. “We hope that this is going to clarify some mechanisms of brain damage independently of Covid itself.” That, in turn, may help people understand that mental health is a crucial part of physical health. “I think this could be very useful to fight the stigma against psychiatric illness,” Boldrini says. “The brain is an organ, like any other one.” Dr. Christian Hicks Puig, a psychiatrist at Columbia Medical Center who works at the long Covid clinic, agreed. Many mental health issues are rooted in biological processes. “It’s all extremely interconnected,” he says. As researchers like Boldrini map Covid-19’s assault on the brain, they may help doctors more deeply understand the relationship between mental health, cognitive health and disease. They may also gain insight into the long-term needs of Covid-19 survivors. That progress would not be possible without the contributions of those who didn’t make it, Goldman says. “We are very, very grateful to families who have allowed us to do these autopsies,” he says. Boldrini agrees, adding that she and others feel immense pressure to handle these organs with care. “These are people,” she says. What they reveal about Covid-19 is crucial. What they represent is irreplaceable.

Blounts tracked Ezra down at a local hospital, where he had been admitted as a John Doe. Doctors found severe swelling in Ezra’s brain and the young boy went into cardiac arrest either at the concert or on the way to the hospital, according to a lawsuit obtained by the Daily News. Ezra also suffered liver and kidney damage after being “kicked, stepped on, and trampled, and nearly crushed to death.” The Blounts, with the help of Crump, have

filed a lawsuit against Scott, ScoreMore Management, Live Nation Entertainment, Cactus Jack Records and others. In total, more than 100 lawsuits have been filed after the deadly concert, many accusing Scott of negligence. The rapper’s attorneys have decried the fingerpointing, saying Scott cannot be held responsible for the crowd and that he had no idea how rowdy his audience got. “Travis didn’t really understand the full effect of every-

thing until the next morning. Truly he did not know what was going on,” one of his lawyers, Edwin McPherson, said on “Good Morning America” Friday. “Understand that when he’s up on the stage and he has flashpots going off around him and he has an ear monitor that has music blasting through it and his own voice, he can’t hear anything, he can’t see anything.” Scott has offered to pay for the funerals of the concertgoers and therapy for the survivors.

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Therapy dogs to provide comfort at airport Crew Tribune Content Agency COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jabbar Fant isn’t a big fan of flying. “Actually, I hate it,” the 48-year-old computer analyst said Thursday morning, shortly before boarding a flight for Houston to visit his niece. He had a heart transplant five years ago and isn’t allowed to own pets. But he loves dogs and knows their therapeutic benefits, recalling stress-relieving canine visits while he was hospitalized. So he was quick to meet Gatsby, an American Staffordshire Terrier, newly “sworn in” during a tail-wagging ceremony inside John Glenn Columbus International Airport Thursday. Gatsby is one of 10 trained dogs, certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, who, along with their owners, will be volunteering inside the security checkpoints of the airport.

Called Paw Force One, the new program allows the dogs to roam the airport terminal, interact with passengers and lessen the stress of air travel. Gatsby’s owner, Tammy Stemen, of the North Side, said her pooch doesn’t have to do much to please others. “People see him and they just smile because he’s such a happy dog.” Airports have tried to ease the stress of air travel with massage tables, lounges and calming stations. Columbus has an interfaith meditation room in the baggage claim area. Local airport officials had heard of several dozen other North American airports with therapy dogs and saw the program as a natural fit. “In addition to their training, these dogs bring something that can’t be taught – they love being around people,” said Angie Tabor, senior manager of customer

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experience for the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. Each dog was given a pawprint neck scarf after being introduced. That scarf and a colorful vest now make up their uniform, identifying them as approachable while working. Hours are variable based on volunteers’ availability. “I think it’s a great thing,” Fant said after greeting Gatsby and others. “It seemed like he wanted to be petted. Dogs don’t feel the stress.” Shelley Drager, a Pickerington resident, called Yakeley, her 5-year-old yellow Labrador retriever who has visited hospice patients, nursing homes and schools, “a great distraction from anxiety and stress.” “I feel like she absorbs all the emotions that are brought to her. She senses what a person needs at the right time, whether its stress or they’re sad,” she said. “I feel like her

ties. The Solano County portion includes Dixon and rural north, west and east Vacaville.

purpose in life is to make people happy.” Dublin residents Jeff and Edie Parker, waiting for a delayed flight to Orlando, Florida, for a short vacation, were curious about the line up of dogs at Thursday’s ceremony. They have two Labs of their own and miss them already, Jeff Parker said. “We like dogs better than most people,” he said. “It’s very comforting to get to pet a dog.” Thor, a Saint Bernard – a breed known for helping others – is the largest of the seven dogs to be sworn in Thursday. (Three weren’t able to make it.) While he did bark repeatedly at one man who approached – his owner, Steve Kandybowicz, explained that those wearing both hats and masks and can sometimes rattle Thor – a woman who stopped to coddle Thor remarked: “He’s better than a bloody Mary.”

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From Page A3 and attempted to block him in with an SUV, but he was able to flee in his car as shots were being fired, according to police. Investigators compared the series of follow-home robberies to the “knock-knock” burglaries that occurred several years ago in which similar robbery crews targeted affluent neighborhoods. Celebrities were also targets of those burglaries and included former Dodger Yasiel Puig, exLaker Nick Young and rap artist Nicki Minaj. This past week, police released a community alert informing the public about the follow-home robberies and requested that anyone with information that could result in the identification and arrest of the robbers to come forward. The latest follow-home robbery in the Fairfax district has rattled neighbors, some of them expressing shock that it happened on their street.

Agencies schedule government meetings Several local government meetings will take place this week. All are all open to the public. They include: n Rio Vista Public Safety Commission, 4 p.m. Monday, council chamber, City Hall, 1 Main St. Info: www.riovistacity.com/ public-safety-commission-agenda. City n Fairfield Council, 6 p.m. Tuesday, City Council chamber, 1000 Webster St. Info: www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/ city_council/. n Rio Vista City Council, 6 p.m. Tuesday, City Council chamber, City Hall, One Main St. Info: www.riovistacity. com/city-council/. n Solano Irrigation District, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Lake Berryessa Room, 810 Vaca Valley Parkway,

Vacaville. Info: ca-sid. civicplus.com. n Vacaville Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Tuesday, City Hall, council chamber, 650 Merchant St. Info: www.ci.vacaville. ca.us. n Suisun City Council, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, City Council chamber, 701 Civic Center Blvd. Info: www.suisun.com/ government/city-council. n Solano County Board of Supervisors, 6 p.m. Wednesday, County Government Center, 675 Texas St. Info: co.solano.ca.us. n Vacaville School District, 6 p.m. Thursday, board room at Educational Services Center, 401 Nut Tree Road. Info: https:// agendaonline.net/ public/vacaville. n Fairfield-Suisun School District, 6 p.m. Thursday, first floor board room at Central Office, 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield. Info: www.fsusd.org.

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49ers aren’t screaming at each other Tribune Content Agency SANTA CLARA — On Friday, two days after Draymond Green screamed at his young teammate, Jordan Poole, on the sideline during a timeout, 49ers’ Pro Bowl fullback Kyle Juszczyk was asked about the Warriors’ passionate and volatile emotional heartbeat: Do the 49ers have a similar rattle-somecages leader? “It’s too bad because I don’t think fans like to

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hear this,” Juszczyk said. “I don’t want to call (those fans) old school, but a lot of people don’t want to hear it anymore. But I think it’s just not the most effective way to get through to people anymore. And I don’t know if it ever was.” Juszczyk is right about

this: There are plenty of infuriated fans who don’t want to hear it. They have been screaming throughout the 49ers’ 3-5 start, heading into Monday night’s game with the Los Angeles Rams, and want to see the same outward fury from a team whose best players largely lead by their low-decibel example rather than with Green’s brand of evisceration, which, it’s worth noting, hasn’t worked for all his teammates.

Last Sunday, when asked how he planned to respond as a leader after an embarrassing 31-17 loss to the Cardinals, team captain and defensive tackle Arik Armstead said he would remain unwavering by “showing up to adversity.” “I’m going to lead by bouncing back, and trying to bring energy to the other guys, and show them resiliency,” Armstead said. “And lead by example.”

All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner, another team captain, has said he doesn’t plan to change his steady style of leadership. “I’m going to go out there and bring the same energy, the same work ethic, the same commitment that I’ve always brought,” Warner said. “That speaks more volumes than if you are just trying to scream at guys and get guys going.” Those comments

have been echoed by center Alex Mack, 35, a six-time Pro Bowl selection who was signed in March. “I’m not the most outspoken guy,” Mack said. “But I do try to lead by example. Do the right thing. I’ve never been a huge, rah-rah, get youfired-up kind of a guy.” Is the 49ers’ leadership a real issue? Is there a void after captains such as defensive See 49ers, Page B8

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Mountain Ridge Country Club, Oct. 7, in West Caldwell, New Jersey. Stackhouse is the LPGA’s lone Black golfer.

Clemmie Perry works to get more Black women, kids into game of golf Tribune Content Agency TAMPA, Fla. — It didn’t take Clemmie Perry long to realize she stood out on the golf course. It wasn’t because of her lack of skill or that she was a middle-aged woman just starting to learn the game. She was the only Black woman on the course. Perry’s experiences prompted her to take everything she had and pour it into her own programs, Women of Color Golf and Girls on the Green Tee. “I didn’t see minority women like myself out on the green,” Perry said.

“What I realized was that half of my life was over, but I had to change it very quickly for the women and girls behind me.” When Perry started doing research and talking to professionals in the game, she discovered a glaring set of numbers: More than 24 million people played golf in the United States, but only four million were minorities and only 1% were women of color. Since 2014, Perry’s programs have impacted more than 1,000 girls and women in the Tampa Bay area. The LPGA Tour, which was in Belleair this weekend for the second

annual Pelican Women’s Championship, knows the organization has room to grow when it comes to diversity. “I’m a huge believer in the game of golf changing lives,” LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan said. “I think it’s our responsibility, actually, to give this game to people who otherwise might not have it and who might not feel comfortable in the game.” ‘Treasure in the trash’ Perry was looking for ways to fill her time when she lost her job as a corporate executive at Lockheed Martin. She had always wanted to learn to golf, but a hectic

work-life balance didn’t allow it until 2012. As luck would have it, her younger brother, Ross, found an old set of clubs sitting on top of a trash pile at the intersection of PGA Boulevard and Prosperity Road while driving around Palm Beach Gardens. “There was a treasure in the trash,” Perry says now. “It changed my life.” Perry’s oldest brother, Kenneth, paid for lessons with Jim Wright, a professional golfer of 25 years. Soon after Perry started playing, her talent became apparent. Her love for the game See Perry, Page B8

Huskies fire coach after 13 games Tribune Content Agency SEATTLE — Jimmy Lake was fired Sunday after just 13 games as the Washington Huskies’ head coach. Defensive coordinator Bob Gregory will likely continue to serve as the program’s interim head coach for the remainder of the season, and a national search for the program’s next head coach will begin immediately. But less than two years ago, Chris Petersen stood at a podium inside the Don James Center on the north side of Husky Stadium on Dec. 3, 2019, decked out in a purple shirt and tie. The day before, UW announced that Petersen would step down after six seasons as the Huskies’ head coach, and Lake – his defensive coordinator – would serve as his chosen successor. Lake and athletics director Jen Cohen both sat to his left, facing rows of cameras and media members and donors and alums.

On the video board beyond the field at Petersen’s back, three words were printed in bold white type – between smiling photos of Petersen on the left, and Lake on the right: A NEW REIGN “This is interesting. It’s like a combination between a funeral and a wedding … but it’s more of a wedding,” Petersen said with a smile. Less than two years later, the marriage has ended in divorce. “Making a head coaching change in any sport is difficult, recognizing that the decision impacts coaches, staff, student-athletes and their families,” UW athletic director Jen Cohen said in a statement. “However, as the steward of UW Athletics, I must always act in the best interests of our studentathletes, our department and our university. “No one wanted Jimmy to succeed more than I when I hired

him in 2019, but ultimately, this change is necessary for a variety of reasons, both on the field and off. I am grateful for Jimmy’s service to Washington, and we wish him the very best of luck moving forward.” Lake’s contract runs through the 2024 season. The 44-yearold coach — who attended North Central High School in Spokane, before playing defensive back at Eastern Washington — was scheduled to make $3.2 million in 2022, $3.3 million in 2023 and $3.4 million in 2024. Lake was not fired for cause, and his $9.9 million buyout will be paid in monthly installments, with that number reduced by any new compensation Lake earns at another job between now and 2024. The decision comes just six days after Lake was suspended for one week without pay for contacting UW linebacker Ruperake Fuavai during last Saturday’s 26-16 loss to rival Oregon.

Wiggins paced the Warriors with 28 points CHARLOTTE — For on 19 shots. Curry finonce, Stephen Curry ished with 24. couldn’t hit the big shot. Miles Bridges sank So happens, it came a hook to make it, in front of his friends and Terry Rozier nailed and family in his first a pair of free throws game back in his home- to seal the game in the town in two years. He final minute. wowed the home crowd LaMelo Ball landed with a no-look, half- on Curry’s leg on a court, over-the-head rebound attempt late assist and a buzzer-beat- in the fourth quarter. ing 3-pointer, but neither While Curry stayed in highlight came when the the game, he didn’t hit Warriors needed it most another shot. in the fourth quarter. Kerr blamed the The Charlotte Warriors’ shot selection Hornets hung on to for their trouble scoring deal the Warriors in the final quarter. their first loss in eight “I thought we got games, 106-102. really rushed,” Kerr “We just never gained said. “I didn’t feel like any traction, never made we had the same spacing a stand defensively and and trust in terms of never got into a rhythm moving the ball. . . . We offensively,” coach Steve never really did get Kerr said afterward. much of an offensive “They just outplayed us. rhythm all game, but . . . We were not on top especially there in the of our game.” fourth quarter.” The Warriors Golden State entered managed only 14 points the fourth quarter with in the fourth quarter. an 88-87 advantage after Curry had the ball in his Curry drew some of hands throughout the the loudest cheers of final period but could the night. He banked only connect on one of in a buzzer beater from his eight attempts from 36 feet – an immediate the field. He finished answer to Kelly Oubre’s with 24 points on 7-of-22 go-ahead 3-pointer on shooting, while Andrew the previous possession.

UC Davis’ playoff hopes take a big hit Tribune Content Agency DAVIS — Saturday night’s result doesn’t spell doom for the UC Davis Aggies’ football season, but it does ratchet up the pressure on head coach Dan Hawkins’ team when it comes to earning a spot in the 24-team bracket for the FCS playoffs, which will be set a week from Sunday. Davis fell 38-20 to the Eagles of Eastern Washington, who received another big performance from athletic star quarterback Eric Barriere, who finished with 411 passing yards amid an offensive explosion. The Eagles improved to 10-0 against Davis in their all-time series while putting up their fourth 600-yard game of the season. Despite the loss on a foggy night in his home stadium, Hawkins came

out of the game feeling positive about his team. “Our kids didn’t back down, we played great, battled, gave some blows, took some blows.” he said. “So that’s part of it. But, again, the season goes on. I told them, my speech, one way or another, whether we won or lost, was probably going to be pretty much the same. So we’ve got to get ready to go for next week.” Davis fell to 8-2 overall and 5-2 in the Big Sky after coming into the game ranked No. 4 in the FCS coach’s poll and No. 6 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25. The Aggies likely need a victory in next week’s Causeway Classic over Sacramento State to ensure a spot in the postseason. But the Aggies are thinking about more than next week’s rivalry game.

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Tips for a stress-free holiday gathering for first-time hosts Emily Heil, Jura Koncius The Washington Post

he season of celebration is here, and if this is your first time hosting family or friends in your new home for the holidays, you may be wondering how you’re going to pull it off. Before we delve into the specifics (don’t worry, we’ve got your back), a few words of general advice: You don’t have to throw the party your parents (or grandparents) did. This is your show. If you want to break out your wedding china and serve a traditional dinner menu, do it. But if you’re more the chili and beer type, that’s fine, too. Are you more of a morning person? Serve mimosas and quiche at a brunch. Hate holiday music? Queue up an R&B playlist. If living through a pandemic has taught us anything, it’s to let go of what’s not important, and that might include Great-Aunt Trudy’s chess pie that nobody really liked, anyway. Speaking of the pandemic: This year’s gatherings will probably be merrier than 2020’s thanks to coronavirus vaccines. But covid concerns are still on the menu. Some people might not be traveling, or they might cancel at the last minute. The ingredients you need for that dessert you planned on making might be sitting in a container ship. Stay flexible. And know your audience, says Darcy Miller, a celebrations consultant and the author and illustrator of “Celebrate Everything! Fun Ideas to Bring Your Parties to Life.” If you have guests who are more nervous than others about sitting close to one another, create your own individual mini-graze boards. “People then have their own platter and it’s also active decor when you line them up on the table,” Miller says. The boards can include savory or sweet foods and be topped with placecards for a personal touch. We talked to party-planning experts and culinary gurus for advice on how to plan, shop, cook, serve and clean up for your nearest and dearest this holiday season – without losing your mind.

It’s all about the game plan The best way to avoid being frazzled is to be prepared. Many seasoned hosts set their tables several days in advance. “Always pretend your event is a few days before. It’s like putting a fake date on your calendar,” says Miller. There is always work you have to do at the end, such as cooking and getting fresh flowers. She recommends cleaning the house, rounding up an extra dining chair and buying beverages a few days in advance. Miami-based Amanda Gluck, who writes the blog Fashionable

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Hostess, makes a detailed timeline. “My dinner is at 7 p.m., so at 5 p.m., the pot roast goes in the oven. At 5:30, fill the water glasses. At 6 p.m., light the candles. At 6:30, put the bread on the table,” she says. She lays out platters with serving forks and spoons, with a note on each that says what will go where. “So even if someone else helps me to serve, they won’t be searching through my cabinets.” You might also realize you don’t have a crucial piece: Gluck once had to call her mom to bring a gravy boat. It’s OK to ask for help, says Lola Wiarco Dweck, a recipe developer and cooking instructor at Lola’s Cocina in Denver, but be careful what you ask for. “I usually don’t like people to bring anything that is really

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essential to the menu,” she says. “Extras are good, such as drinks or dessert. I want to have things ready to host, as you never know who will be late or early.” This year, there’s one more thing on the prep list: checking the rules. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines for the holidays have recommendations for minimizing coronavirus risks. Also consult local guidelines for mask-wearing and how many guests to host. Individual households must decide what works best for them when it comes to unvaccinated family members or celebrating outdoors.

Pick a serving setup Before you choose your menu, determine your serving style. Buffets are good if you

don’t have a large dining table. When Alejandra Ramos, a food TV personality and the host of the upcoming “Great American Recipe” on PBS, entertains in her New York apartment, guests help themselves, then find perches to sit and eat. If you’ve got the space for it, a family-style meal – where people sit around a table and food is passed on platters – can cut down on the need for elaborate decorations, notes Amber Mayfield, an event planner and the founding editor of the magazine While Entertaining. “Food can be part of the design, so you’re not going crazy with flowers or anything,” she says. “And the beautiful platters of food give you a ‘wow’ moment.” Most entertaining veterans

counsel against having “plated” meals, where a host makes up individual plates and serves them. With a larger guest list, the food could be cold by the time it gets to the table. Gluck suggests setting up a bar in advance with a big ice bucket, wine that has been uncorked, mixers and garnishes. You don’t have to have a full bar – sometimes one specialty cocktail is enough, as well as nonalcoholic choices, such as sparkling water, fruit juices and seltzers.

Embrace a hybrid menu The pandemic has made takeout an option not only for family dinners, but also for entertaining, because restaurants have bumped their offerings up a notch. Many now offer specific holiday dinner dishes to take home. Mayfield likes to outsource the main dish and focus on “low-lift” sides. “Think about the local restaurant you love that has a chicken or a leg of lamb,” she says. “Buy the big See Hosts, Page B6

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8 tasks to do now for a stress-free holiday dinner Becky Krystal

The Washington Post

We’re just about two and a half weeks out from Thanksgiving. If you’re anything like me, you may be itching to just do something, anything, to get ready. Thankfully, there’s a lot you can accomplish right now that will make your life way easier come the holiday, and the days leading up to it. Here’s a rundown of tasks to check off to ensure a low-stress, enjoyable meal. n Pick your recipes! You know I had to say it. While there’s no pressure to actually get in the kitchen, decide what you’d like to cook (and start a shopping list). This gives you plenty of time to track down elusive family recipes, ask everyone else for input with regard to dietary restrictions or other preferences, and figure

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There’s a lot you can accomplish right now that will make your life way easier come the holiday, and the days leading up to it. out which dishes (platters, bowls, etc.) you’ll use to serve each recipe. n Acquire or order your

turkey. Don’t be left scrounging around the grocery store for turkey the day before the holiday. If you find a good deal

on what you want now, go ahead and buy it to pop in the freezer. (Just give yourself enough time to defrost it, if you don’t want to cook from frozen.) Otherwise, place an order now so you get exactly what you want. If you are going the heritage bird route, through the supermarket or your local farmer, it’s even more important to order in advance. n Buy all your shelf-stable goods. The grocery store aisles are already brimming with many of the ingredients we turn to for Thanksgiving. While you’re relaxed and thinking ahead, go ahead and grab your canned pumpkin, canned cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, marshmallows and whatever else your family’s favorite dishes use. Fresh cranberries will store fine in the fridge for a few weeks, as well. Also stock up on all your drink supplies, espe-

cially your favorite champagne. n Make your pie crust. Pie crust freezes great. Make your batch now to get it out of the way. Let it defrost at least overnight before you’re ready to use it. Want to stash a whole ready-tobake pie in the freezer? You can do that, too! n Order your meal. If you’ve made the decision to outsource the cooking, whether it’s the whole meal or a few parts, you can probably place your orders now. The sooner you do so the better, as some sources may limit the number of orders. Deadlines vary, but generally restaurants and bakeries require a longer lead time than grocery stores. n Locate all your tools and tableware. No one wants to be tearing up the house the day before Thanksgiving – or even See Tasks, Page B6

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premium. Plan G will be the most expensive because it removes all etween now and your out-of-pocket expo2030, when the sure. Plan G monthly last baby boomers premium costs typically turn 65, about range from $80 to around 10,000 people a $300 a month depending day will officially become on where you live. eligible for Medicare. That And it really pays to means 10,000 people a day shop. Within your state, have to make sense of and your region, there what Medicare coverage may be more than a dozen to sign up for. Plan Gs you can purwho opts Anyone chase. And for no good to enroll in Original Medigap Plan G reason, the costs can vary Medicare (rather than In most states, Medigap by hundreds of dollars a Medicare Advantage) will plans have alphabet month between each Plan be on the hook for 20% of names. Plan A, Plan B, C, G offered in your area. costs they run up outside D, F, G, K, L, M and N. To be clear, the beneof a hospital. This is known New enrollees since fits for each type of plan as Part B of Medicare: the 2020 are not eligible for are standardized by the doctor appointments, tests Plan F and Plan C. (Mas- federal government. That and treatment that occur sachusetts, Minnesota is, every Plan G is exactly when you are not admitted and Wisconsin have dif- the same in what it offers. to a hospital. The Medicare Finder, ferent plans.) There is no annual For anyone new to a free online tool run by maximum out-of-pocket Medicare, Plan G is the the federal government, cost for what you might be best plan to limit your out- will show you personalrequired to spend to cover of-pocket costs. The only ized plan costs based on your 20% “cost sharing.” cost that isn’t covered is where you live. You can the annual deductible for also contact your State Medicare supplement care that falls under Part Health Insurance AssisB. That’s $203 in 2021. tance Program (SHIP) insurance solves (The 2022 deductible has to be connected to counthe 20% problem yet to be announced.) It selors who provide free Some people who also covers all of your assistance in navigating enroll in Original Medi- in-patient hospital coin- all Medicare decisions. There are also indecare have their Part surance, which falls under pendent insurance B copays covered agents who specialby complementary For anyone new to Medicare, Plan G is ize in helping folks retirement benefits sort through their they have from a the best plan to limit your out-ofoptions. Indepenformer job. This typpocket costs. The only cost that isn’t dent agents shop ically is for public for you across plans covered is the annual deductible for sector employees. offered by differBut if you don’t care that falls under Part B. ent insurers. That’s have a complemenkey; as noted earlier, tary plan to cover identical plans can Part B expenses, you need Part A of Medicare. have wildly different costs If you happen to know to buy one. from insurer to insurer. someone who raves about Medicare suppleAgents are paid by the ment plans, also known their Plan F Medigap insurance company you as Medigap, are private policy, that means they choose. There’s no direct insurance plans to help enrolled in Medicare prior charge to you. pay for out-of-pocket to 2020. New enrollees Medicare costs. Medigap aren’t allowed to purchase policies can cover part or Plan F. But the only differ- Medigap Plan N all of your Part B copays, ence between F and G is After Plan G, the as well as charges you’re that with Plan G you have next best option for comliable for when you are to pay the annual deduct- prehensive coverage admitted to a hospital ible. That’s it. is a Plan N. Basically, with (Part A of Medicare). One main difference In a design failure a Medigap Plan G, if between a Plan G and a that predates all we have you can handle the Plan N is that Plan N will learned from behavioral monthly premium cost, have copays for doctor science about having too all expenses not covered visits. Typically it’s up much choice, the govern- directly by Medicare to $20 every time you ment has set up a maze of will be covered by the see your GP and up to eight different Medigap insurer who you buy your $50 when you see a spepolicies that private insur- Plan G from. cialist. You might also And there’s the rub. have a $50 copay if you ers can offer to new enrollees. That’s a lot to All Medicare supplement seek care in an emergency plans charge a monthly room and aren’t admitted get confused about.

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Relax. If you are new to Medicare, there is one type of plan that provides blanket coverage, and there is another plan that is very similar but with a few additional out-ofpocket costs. Those are the two plans to focus on first. And if you find them affordable, they provide the best out-ofpocket protection.

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for a Plan G might be a charge more than what to the hospital. A Plan N will have a better move, as there are Medicare agrees to pay them. It is not common for lower premium than a no doctor copays. doctors to impose Plan G. If you are charges, and healthy, that can be One main difference between a Plan G excess the maximum they worth considering. and a Plan N is that Plan N will have can charge is typiBut just do the math of how copays can cally 15% more than copays for doctor visits. add up. If you see what Medicare pays one specialist once them. But if you do Plan N also requires have a doctor who levies or twice a year, you will likely save money with that you pay any “excess an excess charge, with a a Plan N. But if you are charges” billed by a doctor Plan G it will be covered seeing multiple specialists you see. This refers to a by the insurer. With a Plan more often, paying more system where doctors can N you will be on the hook.

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Ferrell and Rudd star in ‘The Shrink Next Door,’ and the outcome is mixed K arla Peterson

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s any power-walker, commuter or chore drudge could tell you, the podcast is the multitasker’s best friend. Whether you’re tackling that last hill, those final bumper-tobumper miles or the inevitable return engagement with the kitchen floor – So dirty already! Why? – there’s nothing like an earful of storytelling to take your mind off your drudgery. Because we don’t always give them our full attention, podcasts don’t have to be perfect. That goes double for true-crime podcasts, where a smattering of skullduggery and the liberal deployment of cliffhangers usually provide just enough momentum to propel us past any doubts we might encounter along the way. Apple TV+ is no doubt hoping the same holds true for “The Shrink Next Door,” its new series based on the popular podcast of the same name. Like the podcast, the series tells the true story of a depressed New York businessman named Marty Markowitz and his soul-crushing relationship with Isaac “Ike” Herschkopf, the charming, celebrity-obsessed therapist who ends up taking over Marty’s life, business and bank account. In the Apple TV+ version, which debuted Friday, Marty is played by Will Ferrell and Herschkopf is played by Paul Rudd. And while Ferrell is not his usual ebullient self as the milquetoast Marty, and Rudd’s trademark twinkle takes on a toxic gleam as the manipulative Dr. Ike, their combined star power goes a long way toward making this frustrating series as intermittently watchable as it is. In the first few minutes of the debut episode, it is 2010, and a big Hamptons house party is in progress. But after all of the glitzy guests have gone home, a mysterious man enters the scene with a baseball bat in his hands and rage in his heart.

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Then we flash back to 1982, and the beginning of a relationship that starts with an appointment in an Upper East Side psychiatrist’s office and ends in the destruction of property, relationships and trust. It’s the classic “how did we get here?” device that has kicked off everything from “Sunset Boulevard” to “Big Little Lies,” and it works for a reason. Once our curiosity is piqued, we’ll follow it anywhere. Even if that ends up being nowhere special. Despite the best efforts of Ferrell and Rudd – along with the dependably show-stopping Kathryn Hahn (“WandaVision”) as Marty’s overbearing, but loving sister Phyllis; and Casey Wilson (“Gone Girl”) as Dr. Ike’s increasingly skeptical wife, Bonnie – the first four of the series’ eight episodes don’t give these great players much to play with. Mostly, it goes like this: Marty dithers about his interfering sister, his slacker employees and his demanding customers, and after needling Marty about being a pushover, Dr. Ike then offers his services as everything from a life coach and party planner to a bad-cop enforcer of rules he has made up himself. This dynamic is a lot more fun for Rudd than it is for Ferrell. While Ferrell spends the first half of the series fretting and stuttering, Rudd gets to wallow in the dark muck that is Dr. Ike. Rudd lets his sparkly eyes go dark behind his big ‘80s glasses when a dastardly plot is afoot. He allows that good-guy smile to curdle when the ambitious doctor doesn’t get what he wants. As he discovers just how much his schlubby client actually has, there are many, many things Dr. Ike wants and feels entitled to take. His demands can be as amusingly minor as an espresso maker or as life-altering as a joint checkbook, but Marty’s reaction is usually the same. He wrings his hands, shrugs, then

On TV “The Shrink Next Door” Premiered Friday Apple TV+

gives in. If Dr. Ike wants it, how bad can it be? It ends up being pretty bad. But even with the help of two big names and some insightful writing and directing, it’s not enough to turn this study in character dysfunction into something that is worthy of your undivided attention To be fair, the podcast was short on story fiber, too. It was written and produced by former New York Times journalist Joe Nocera, who stumbled upon the twisted Marty and Ike saga when he was summering in the Hamptons. In the three of six episodes I listened to, Nocera spent a lot of time talking to Marty, and Marty spent a lot of time not saying much. For a guy who was seeing his therapist up to three times a week, the real Marty was not much for self-reflection. The real Dr. Ike did not agree to be interviewed for the podcast, but he wrote Nocero frequently. Excerpts from his letters were read by a voice actor, but they boiled down to the same message. Marty was a mess, and the good doctor helped him. Whatever Marty did, he did willingly. End of story. The TV version gives Dr. Ike plenty of charm and a backstory that helps explain his grasping greed and pathetically obvious ambition. It also fudges some details about Marty and Phyllis to make some of their more selfish and/or batty actions seem more sympathetic. What it doesn’t do, at least not in its first half, is give us a story beyond the old one about the slippery manipulator and his easy mark. It may be based on real life, but “The Shrink Next Door” feels like the first draft of a sequel to something we’ve seen already. Just because it’s true doesn’t make it special.

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by Phillip Alder (South) was in only three spades after a highly competitive auction. Declarer played carefully to win nine tricks. At this table, Geoff Hampson (West) opened two clubs, showing 11-15 points with six or more clubs. The rest of the auction was self-explanatory. West led the diamond ace and shifted to the heart 10. Hurd won with his ace and led his club, putting in dummy’s 10 when West played low. East took the trick and shifted to a trump. Declarer won with his ace, ruffed a diamond, ruffed a club, ruffed a diamond and ruffed a club. (East discarded a heart.) What did South do next? Hurd cashed his spade king. At first glance, this was an unfortunate decision, but declarer had foreseen the subsequent play if West showed out. South crossed to the heart king and pitched a diamond on the heart queen. Everyone had two cards left, East holding two trumps, and declarer having the spade jack and diamond queen. The lead of dummy’s club king executed a coup en passant, allowing Hurd to score the spade jack as his 10th trick. That gave the Spector team 7 international match points. Spector won the USA2 final by 40 IMPs (255-215) after taking the last set by 50 IMPs (54-4)! COPYRIGHT: 2021, UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE

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thing from someone who is great at it. It takes the pressure off you.” Accompaniments can be as simple as a sheet pan of colorful roasted vegetables or a hearty grain salad, she says. She’s also a fan of a “semi-homemade” dessert, such as a premade pie shell that you fill with fruit and serve with good ice cream. Ramos seconds this advice. “Don’t do things that aren’t fun for you. If you’re not a baker, don’t bake dessert. If there’s a main dish you love to make, make that.” You can get great food from so many places, whether it’s a local barbecue spot or a deli. “You can do a party with literally no cooking,” Ramos says. “I like to live in the in-between, but it’s up to you.” Time- and stresssavers include relying on make-ahead dishes. Ramos’s rules: no pasta and no fried food, because both require last-minute effort and perfect timing. Instead, she likes more forgiving dishes, such as a big pot of chili or a brisket. And both Ramos and Mayfield say not to go overboard. You don’t need three types of predinner snacks and five sides. “That just gets costly and wasteful,” Mayfield says. “Limiting options keeps things easier.”

the day of – looking for grandma’s china or the fat separator you only use once a year. Long before you start cooking, take an hour or so to find what you’ll need, dust it off and put it somewhere obvious and easily accessible. And if it’s something you rarely use, like that electric carving knife, make sure it still works! n Clean up. Now’s the time to streamline and organize the pantry. Sort through, clean and empty out the refrigerator, using up anything you can cook with right now. You want to have as much room available as you can once those ingredients, make-ahead dishes and then leftovers start piling up. And clean your oven! Won’t it be nice to be able to see through the glass window to check on your food without opening the door? Oh, and you might as well check if it’s running true to temperature, too. n Eye the timeline. After you’ve selected your recipes, you can start figuring out what to do when. Here’s our list of how far ahead you can make things. Cranberry sauce. Up to a week. Gravy. A few days. Bread. A day or two; wrap in foil and warm in the oven before serving. Or freeze for longer storage and defrost the day before. Pies and other desserts. Two or more days. Turkey. If you’re brining, start brining the day before. Stuffing. Make wholly a day in advance or up to the point of adding the liquid. Reheat or finish baking Thursday. Sides. Prep raw veggies or roast, blanch or steam a day ahead.

Dress the house in your own style Small touches can add warmth to your gathering, whether it’s personalized place cards made by your kids or party favors that include chocolates. Designer and author Justina Blakeney of the Jungalow lifestyle brand goes outdoors for inspiration. “Rely on seasonal greenery as a jumping-off place,” she says. “Pluck

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A fiesta tablescape by Lola’s Cocina. some maple leaves and use them as a runner to create a lush look.” She also likes “botanicals and bling”: greens paired with gold, silver, bronze or mercury glass. You can zhuzh up your everyday white plates with cloth napkins, jeweltoned glassware and lots of candles, Blakeney says. Or, if you are a socalled “grandmillennial,” use your flowered family china along with other vintage pieces. Nicole Jones, divisional merchandise manager for gifts and entertaining at Anthropologie, says setting a holiday table can be a great time to pull out items you never use. If your grandmother is coming, put something she gave you on the table for extra points. Most importantly, try to be relaxed. “A house doesn’t have to be perfect or completely done for it to feel festive or inviting,” says Blakeney, who designs products for Target. “Chill out. These are family and friends, and they are not judging you.”

Establish your own traditions Holiday traditions are a blend of old and new. Jones, her British husband and their two kids adapted a custom he grew up with: Christmas crackers, or party favors consisting of wrapped cardboard tubes that are filled with small gifts and that open with a popping sound. “We always have Christmas crackers at the table at Christmas, and we now incorporate them into occasions such as Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve,” Jones says. Dweck, who grew up “Mexican Catholic,” says it has been easy for her and her husband, who is Jewish, to combine traditions, because “everything centers on family and food,” she says. For generations, several dozen women in Dweck’s family have gathered to make tamales before Christmas. They assemble, bag and freeze hundreds of tamales that are then served in all of the families’ homes. The main recipe comes

from her great-grandmother – slow-cooked pork with red chile sauce – but her husband doesn’t eat pork, so now they make a chicken version and a vegetarian one. Some families have a tradition of reflecting on why they gather. If this speaks to you, jot down a few thoughts or ask an older relative or your funny cousin to prepare a toast. “It’s a moment to slow down the dinner, a moment for reflection and to share things that are happening in our lives,” Gluck says. And if hosting a large dinner seems overwhelming, throw a party that isn’t on the holiday itself. Miller says many people would appreciate something fun to do the day after Thanksgiving. “Start a new tradition of having friends and family come by for a Friday cocktail party.” Or host a leftover turkey sandwich bar sometime over the weekend.

Build in time for self-care Don’t get so focused on your guests that you neglect yourself. Ramos has a hard rule: Two hours before guests arrive, she drops everything and gets dressed. “You don’t want to answer the door with wet hair and be the scraggliest person at your own party,” she says. “That’s not fun, and no one wants to see a stressed-out host.” Pick out your outfit ahead of time. Maybe it’s a chance to look past the sweats and dig out something sparkly? you Post-shindig, deserve a reward, so plan on treating yourself to a massage or meeting up with your squad for tea. For Jones, self-care means beginning the day after with a brisk walk in the fresh air and maybe putting on a face mask to help depuff. But then again, you’re still calling the shots. If you want to just crawl under a blanket and binge-watch “Succession,” hey, it’s your party.

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T.S. No. 17-30762-PM-CA Title No. 170277773-CA-VOI A.P.N. 0173-733-130 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/19/2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Manuel Saucedo and Regina Saucedo, husband and wife Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 09/23/2016 as Instrument No. 201600081521 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Solano County, CA. Date of Sale: 12/15/2021 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Santa Clara Street Entrance to Vallejo City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA. 94590 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $410,817.18 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 251 Cloverleaf Circle Suisun City, CA 94585 A.P.N.: 0173-733-130 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 17-30762PM-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 11/05/2021 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 855-219-8501; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com By: Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative 11/15/2021, 11/22/2021, 11/29/2021 CPP351665 DR#00050858 Published: Nov. 15, 22, 29, 2021 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-21-892568-SH Order No.: 210413839-CAVOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/6/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JENNELYN P. SNYDER AND GLENN T. SNYDER Recorded: 5/7/2004 as Instrument No. 200400061337 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SOLANO County, California; Date of Sale: 1/3/2022 at 9:30AM Place of Sale: At the Santa Clara Street entrance to the City Hall located at 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $285,108.82 The purported property address is: 1027 BARROWS DRIVE, SUISUN CITY, CA 94585 Assessor's Parcel No.: 0173-354-110 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit "A" as attached hereto. LOT 263, AS THE SAME IS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED: "DOVER TERRACE SOUTH, UNIT NO. 11, SUISUN CITY, SOLANO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA", FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER ON OCTOBER 11, 1979, IN BOOK 38 OF MAPS, PAGE 15. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PART OR PORTION OF THE LANDS HEREIN DESCRIBED LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500') BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500') BELOW THE SURFACE OF BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LANDS WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500') VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS EXCEPTED IN THE DEED EXECUTED BY ALTA MORTGAGE COMPANY, AND RECORDED AUGUST 7, 1980, IN BOOK 1980, PAGE 53905, SERIES NO. 32240, OFFICIAL RECORDS AND RE-RECORDED AUGUST 20, 1980, BOOK 1980, PAGE 57393, SERIES NO. 35321, OFFICIAL RECORDS. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-21-892568-SH. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-21-892568-SH to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as an "eligible tenant buyer" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-21-892568-SH IDSPub #0175413 DR#00050766 Published: Nov. 15, 22, 29, 2021

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TS#2107-427 (1373 Flint Way, Fairfield, CA) APN 0034-281-170 Notice of Trustee's Sale Note: There is a summary of the information in this document attached You are in default under a deed of trust, dated 11/02/2020, unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceeding against you, you should contact a lawyer. On December 8, 2021 at 9:30AM, the undersigned, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to: Deed of Trust recorded 11/02/2020, as Instrument No. 202000098348 in the Official Records of the County Recorder of Solano County, California, and executed by Walter Hess, a single man Will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash or cashier's check drawn on a financial institution authorized in Civil Code Section 2924h(b), at: At the front entrance to the City Hall 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, Ca all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State as more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1373 Flint Way, Fairfield, CA APN 0034-281-170 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid balance of the note(s), secured by said Deed of Trust, to-wit $359,805.68 including as provided in said note(s), share of estimated profits, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Notice of default and election to sell the described real property under the deed of trust was recorded in the county where the real property is located. Notice to potential bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice to property owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (949) 860-9155 for information regarding the trustee's sale], using the file number assigned to this case: TS#2107-427. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (949) 860-9155 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website www.innovativefieldservices.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case TS#2107-427 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. For Trustee’s Sale information please call (949) 860-9155 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Dated: November 5, 2021 MFTDS, INC. A California Corporation dba MASTER FUNDING CO. By: Steve Wheeler, President (951) 694-3903 41911 5th St., Ste 202, Temecula, CA 92590 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2467, Temecula, CA 92593-2467 (IFS# 24467 11/12/21, 11/19/21, 11/26/21) DR#00050926 Published: Nov. 15, 22, 29, 2021 FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS November 15, 2021 California Housing Finance Agency 500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1400 Sacramento, CA 95814 This Notice shall satisfy the above-cited two separate but related procedural notification requirements for activities to be undertaken by the California Housing Finance Agency. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about December 1, 2021, the California Housing Finance Agency will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of $24,210,000 in funds from Housing Finance Agency Risk-sharing: Section 542(c) program as authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 1707) and Section 235 of HUD's FY 2001 Appropriation Act, Public Law 106-377, as amended, a program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to undertake a project known as Marina Village for the purpose of providing affordable workforce housing. The Marina Village Affordable Apartments project proposes to construct a 160-unit, garden style apartment complex on nine parcels (APNs 0032-411-090, -100, -110, -020, -030, -050, -060, -070, and -80) with address 201 Marina Boulevard, Suisun City, Solano County, California 94585. The unit mix will be 39 one-bedroom units, 55 two-bedroom units, 50 three-bedroom units, and 16 four-bedroom units, for a total of 160 units. Approximately 234 parking spaces will be provided on-site. The project will construct eight three-story buildings and a one-story community building. The site is currently vacant and undeveloped land. The project will target individuals and families earning between 30 to 70 percent of Area Median Income (AMI). Total project cost is estimated to be $67,864,093. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT California Housing Finance Agency has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR). The ERR will be made available to the public for review electronically. Please submit your request by email to Mirna Ramirez MRamirez@CalHFA.ca.gov . The ERR can be accessed online at the following website: https://www.calhfa.ca.gov/about/press/public-notice/index.htm PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to Mirna Ramirez, Loan Administrator, California Housing Finance Agency, via email at MRamirez@CalHFA.ca.gov . All comments received on or before November 30, 2021 will be considered by California Housing Finance Agency prior to submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The California Housing Finance Agency certifies to HUD that Tiena Johnson Hall, Executive Director, in her capacity as NEPA Certifying Officer, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the California Housing Finance Agency to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS HUD will accept objections to the Responsible Entity’s (RE) Request for Release of Funds and Environmental Certification for a period of fifteen days following the submission date specified above or the actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer or other officer of the California Housing Finance Agency approved by HUD; (b) the RE has omitted a step or failed to make a determination or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 or by CEQ regulations at 40 CFR 1500-1508, as applicable; (c) the RE has omitted one or more steps in the preparation, completion or publication of the Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Study per 24 CFR Subparts E, F or G of Part 58, as applicable; (d) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process has committed funds for or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before release of funds and approval of the environmental certification; (e) another Federal, State or local agency has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be emailed to the HUD grant administration office at: RROFSFRO@hud.gov and Shannon.M.Bergman@hud.gov . Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Tiena Johnson Hall Executive Director and NEPA Certifying Officer DR#00050927 Published: Nov. 15, 2021

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GREGORY BACON Case Number: FRP051056 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Gregory Bacon, Gregory W. Bacon and Gregory Wade Bacon A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Sandra Lewis-Bacon in the Superior Court of California, County of: Solano The Petition for Probate requests that: Sandra Lewis-Bacon 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. 3, 2021 TIME: 8:30 a.m.; DEPT.: 4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO 600 Union Avenue Fairfield, CA 94533 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statues and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: M. Kendall Hillman, Hillman, Lucas & Canning, P.C. 2420 Martin Road, Suite 300 Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 427-7377 DR# 00050872 Published: Nov. 12, 15, 19, 2020

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Basketball College men •Miami at Florida Atlantic, CBSSN, 3 p.m. •Bowling Green at Ohio State, BIG TEN, 3:30 p.m. •Illinois at Marquette, FS1, 4 p.m. •Liberty at LSU, ESPNU, 4 p.m. •Penn State at Massachusetts, CBSSN, 4 p.m. •Navy at Louisville, ACC, 5 p.m. •North Florida at Arizona State, PAC12, 6 p.m. •Oregon State at Tulsa, ESPNU, 6 p.m. •Providence at Wisconsin, FS1, 6 p.m. •San Diego at California, P12BA, 6 p.m. •Long Beach State at UCLA, PAC12, 8 p.m. •San Jose State at Stanford, P12BA, 8 p.m. NBA •Sacramento at Detroit, NBCSCA, 4 p.m. (Vacaville only) •Denver at Dallas, NBATV, 5 p.m. •Chicago at L.A. Lakers, NBATV, 7:30 p.m.

Football NFL •L.A. Rams at San Francisco, ESPN, 5:15 p.m. •MNF with Peyton and Eli, ESPN2, 5:15 p.m. Tennis •Center Court, ATP Finals, doubles round robin, TENNIS, 5:30 and 6 a.m. •Center Court, ATP Finals, singles round robin, TENNIS, 8 a.m. •Center Court, ATP Finals, doubles round robin, TENNIS, 12:30 p.m. •Center Court, WTA Finals, ATP Finals, round robin, TENNIS, 3 p.m. •Center Court, WTA Finals, ATP Finals, round robin, TENNIS, 8:30 p.m. Volleyball College women •Louisville at Notre Dame, ACC, 3 p.m.

Tuesday’s TV sports Baseball MLB •2021 BBWAA Manager of the Year, MLB, 3 p.m.

Basketball College men •USC at Florida Gulf Coast, ESPNU, 3 p.m. •Howard at Villanova, FS2, 3:30 p.m. •Wright State at Purdue, BIG TEN, 4 p.m. •Mount Saint Mary’s at Kentucky, SEC, 4 p.m. •Creighton at Nebraska, FS1, 4 p.m. •Virginia at Houston, ESPN, 5 p.m. •High Point at Notre Dame, ACC, 5 p.m. •American at Georgetown, FS2, 5:30 p.m. •North Carolina at College of Charleston, CBSSN, 5:30 p.m. •Seton Hall at Michigan, FS1, 6 p.m. •North Carolina Central at Iowa, BIG TEN, 6 p.m. •North Dakota State at Arizona, PAC12, 6 p.m. •BYU at Oregon, ESPN, 7 p.m. College women •Portland at Stanford, PAC12, 8 p.m.

Football College •Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan, ESPN2, 4:30 p.m. •Bowling Green at Miami (Ohio), ESPNU, 5 p.m.

Hockey NHL •N.Y. Islanders at Florida, HULU, 4 p.m. •San Jose at Minnesota, NBCSCA, 5 p.m. •Detroit at Dallas, HULU, 5:30 p.m.

•Center Court, ATP Finals, doubles round robin, TENNIS, 5:30 and 6 a.m. •Center Court, ATP Finals, singles round robin, TENNIS, 8 a.m. •Center Court, ATP Finals, doubles round robin, TENNIS, 12:30 p.m. •Center Court, WTA Finals, semifinals; ATP Finals, round robin, TENNIS, 3 p.m. •Center Court, WTA Finals, singles and doubles semifinals, TENNIS, 8:30 p.m. •Center Court, ATP Finals, doubles round robin, TENNIS, 5:30 and 6 a.m. (Wednesday) •Center Court, ATP Finals, singles round robin, TENNIS, 8 a.m. (Wednesday)

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From Page B1 tackle DeForest Buckner, cornerback Richard Sherman and left tackle Joe Staley have left since their 2019 Super Bowl season? Has quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s leadership been undercut since he may not be the starter by Week 12, and certainly won’t be on the team in 2022? In 2019, Garoppolo ripped into his slow-starting offensive team-

NBA Friday’s Games OKLAHOMA CITY 105, SACRAMENTO 103 GOLDEN STATE 119, CHICAGO 93 Charlotte 104, N.Y. Knicks 96 Boston 122, Milwaukee 113 Cleveland 98, Detroit 78 Portland 104, Houston 92 Phoenix 119, Memphis 94 Brooklyn 120, New Orleans 112 Dallas 123, San Antonio 109 Denver 105, Atlanta 96 Minnesota 107, L.A. Lakers 83 Saturday’s Games Miami 111, Utah 105 Indiana 118, Philadelphia 113 Washington 104, Orlando 92 New Orleans 112, Memphis 101 Detroit 127, Toronto 121 Cleveland 91, Boston 89 L.A. Clippers 129, Minnesota 102 Sunday’s Games Charlotte 106, GOLDEN STATE 102 L.A. Lakes 114, San Antonio 106 Atlanta 120, Milwaukee 100 Phoenix 115, Houston 89 Brooklyn 120, Oklahoma City 96 Denver 124, Portland 95 Chicago at L.A. Clippers, Late Monday’s Games SACRAMENTO at Detroit, 4 p.m. Boston at Cleveland, 4 p.m. New Orleans at Washington, 4 p.m. Orlando at Atlanta, 4:30 p.m. Indiana at New York, 4:30 p.m. Denver at Dallas, 5 p.m. Houston at Memphis, 5 p.m. Phoenix at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Miami at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m. Toronto at Portland, 7 p.m. Chicago at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday’s Games GOLDEN STATE at Brooklyn, 4:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Utah, 7 p.m. San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 7:30 p.m.

NHL Friday’s Games Buffalo 3, Edmonton 2 Toronto 2, Calgary 1, OT Philadelphia 2, Carolina 1 Washington 4, Columbus 3 Chicago 2, Arizona 1 Saturday’s Games Colorado 6, SAN JOSE 2 Boston 5, New Jersey 2 Winnipeg 3, L.A. Kings 2, OT Toronto 5, Buffalo 4 Ottawa 6, Pittsburgh 3 Detroit 3, Montreal 2, OT Tampa Bay 3, Florida 2, OT N.Y. Rangers 5, Columbus 3 Carolina 3, St. Louis 2 Nashville 4, Ariona 1 Dallas 5, Philadelphia 2 Vegas 7, Vancouver 4 Minnesota 4, Seattle 2 Sunday’s Games Calgary 4, Ottawa 0 Edmonton at St. Louis, 4 p.m. Montreal at Boston, 4 p.m. New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 4 p.m. Washington 6, Pittsburgh 1 Anaheim 5, Vancouver 1 Monday’s Games N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay, 4 p.m. Detroit at Columbus, 4 p.m. Tuesday’s Games SAN JOSE at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Nashville at Toronto, 4 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Florida, 4 p.m. Ottawa at New Jersey, 4 p.m. Montreal at N.Y. Rangers, 4 p.m. Calgary at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 4 p.m. Arizona at St. Louis, 5 p.m. Edmonton at Winnipeg, 5 p.m.

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