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Edge Easter Hunt fun for whole family Susan Hiland SHILAND@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

FAIRFIELD — Babies in Easter dresses, and kids with baskets dotted the green lawn next to the old Solano County Courthouse on Saturday for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. On the Edge Easter Egg Hunt was hosted

by The Edge Church in Fairfield. Over 20,000 eggs were scattered on the field of green, in age appropriate areas. “This has always been an event about the community,” said Rev. Michael Wurz. “We See Easter, Page A12

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Geese land at the Fairfield Civic Center pond, Thursday, April 7. The County Airport Land Use Commission and some county supervisors have been getting involved

in concerns about bird strikes at Travis Air Force Base and Rio Vista Airport as more natural habitat is restored in the area.

Solano taking bird’s eye view of added habitat lands, risk to Travis, area aviators Todd R. Hansen

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FAIRFIELD — Bill Box was flying cargo deliveries out of San Jose back in 1979 when he experienced his first bird strike incident. “We were in the clouds, and so we just heard a big bang, and then the blood splattered across the windshield,” said Box, 67, of Vacaville. Box went on to work for American Airlines, and experienced several more bird strikes, but is now retired. He owns a small plane and a helicopter, which he keeps at the Nut Tree Airport. Box said the most significant event he experienced was when a bird hit the plane just below the copilot’s window, breaking several of the support stringers, but did not penetrate the skin of the aircraft.

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A KC-10 lands at Travis Air Force Base, Sept. 19, 2014. “The worst case scenario,” he said, “would be (a bird) coming through a windshield and knocking you out.” He said that is not a likely scenario for commercial or military aircraft, but smaller planes and especially helicopters could be vulnerable. And, of course, as made famous by the 2009 “Miracle on the Hudson,” pilot Chesley “Sully”

Sullenberger landed his US Airways Airbus on the Hudson River after the aircraft hit a flock of geese. The Federal Aviation Administration reports that there were about 1,800 wildlife strikes in 1990, and 16,000 in 2018. “Expanding wildlife populations, increases in number of aircraft movements, a trend toward faster and quieter aircraft, and outreach to the aviation community all have contributed to the observed increase in reported wildlife strikes. As a result of the increase in wildlife strikes, there has been greater emphasis on wildlife strike hazard research and airfield wildlife management,” the agency notes on its webpage. “For over two decades, the FAA See Birds, Page A12

Travis hears report on mental health of students in district Susan Hiland SHILAND@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

FAIRFIELD — It is a tsunami of needs that has impacted our schools, according to Allyson Rude Azevedo, Director of Student Service, at the Travis school board meeting, Tuesday evening. She along with Sylvia Crowder, School Social Worker, provided an

overview of the mental health and climate of the school district. The revelations rocked the attending parents, causing much outrage. In February of this year an anonymous survey was handed out to students from elementary school through high school to judge how things were going emotionally for them. The number of

respondents was high with nearly 97% of students responding to the survey from grades three through 12. They were asked to answer a few questions on how they were feeling about certain topics for this school year alone. The study looked at protective factors like school connection, caring adults at school, high expectations from school

and feeling safe at school. It also compared these results against Risk Factors like harassment and bullying, chronic sadness and suicidal ideation/self-harm. Most students in the protective factors category felt a connection to school along with having adults who care about them in the school. For See Report, Page A12

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The Edge Church once again hosted the Edge Easter Egg Hunt at the old Fairfield City Courthouse grassy area, Saturday.

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Brad’s Almanac provides 12 months of weather forecast for area

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or more than forecasts are 80% to 85% 200 years, the accurate. Outsiders say Farmers’ Almanac it’s closer to 50%. has received kudos – or I can do that, particuat least attention – for its larly on a smaller level: I weather forecasts. can forecast the weather This will be better. for Fairfield-Suisun for For those unfamiliar the next 12 months with with it, the Farmers’ an accuracy of Almanac has been Brad Stanhope at least 75%. published annually since Like I was sayin’ Trust me in the same 1818 and includes a way people trust the mixture of information. There Farmers’ Almanac. Brad’s are tips for planting your own Almanac (this column) is based food, lists of natural remedies, a on years of scientific observacompendium of odd facts and tion (from living in the area) more. Famously, it includes and can be relied on while long-range weather forecasts planning activities for the next for the United States by region. year. Do you want to plan an (Farmers’ Almanac, by the outdoor wedding in October? way, is not to be confused with Should you dress warm for Farmer’s Almanac, which is Christmas shopping? Will it be Daily Republic sports editor hot in August? Paul Farmer’s unparalleled Here are the answers, with knowledge of local a month-by-month forecast for sports history.) each of the next 12 months for Publishers of the Farmers’ Fairfield-Suisun. Almanac claim its weather May: Warming trends with

occasional cooling periods. At least one heatwave. Warning: once you get used to the hot weather, a cold spell will confuse you. June: Windy. Warm temperatures with several blustery days and nights. As it gets closer to July, residents begin to speculate on the weather for July 4. There will be no consensus on what the weather usually is like on that date. July: Windy, but warm. At least one hot spell when residents start to wonder whether this summer is hotter than most (it’s not). August: Slightly less wind, still hot, including some extremely hot periods that end with a windy evening followed by a very windy day. September: Still hot and more questions from residents about whether this is an unusually hot summer. Fire danger increases and experts

warn that it could be a bad fire season. October: Cooling begins, then there is a hot spell that leads to complaints (“is this hotter than usual?”) and more worries about fires. When a wildfire hits, Lake Berryessa will be affected for the 100th consecutive fire season. November: There will be smoke from a large fire somewhere nearby (or far away, but the wind will bring the smoke to Solano County). The weather turns cool and wet on either Nov. 1 (because it’s the day after Halloween) or Nov. 6, the first day of standard time. December: Cold weather, some rain. Excited kids wonder if it’s possible that there will be snow for Christmas (there won’t be). January: The lack of rain for several weeks raise concerns about a drought, but what can you do about it? Cold mornings

lead residents to wonder whether this winter is colder than usual (it’s not). February: Dark. Cold. Just dark and cold. Except for one day when it will be 65 degrees and kind of sunny, which only creates a little hope before crushing it. March: A few warm days – into the low 70s – bring optimism that spring is here. Spring arrives March 21, but it remains cool and residents will begin to wonder if it’s colder than usual in March (it’s not). April: A few rainbows and hailstorms, because it’s spring. At least one day reaches the 80s, but there are more cold nights than should be. Residents check Brad’s Almanac and suspect the accuracy rate on weather predictions is better than 75% (it’s not). Reach Brad Stanhope at bradstanhope@outlook.com.

Santa Clara trying a little birth control to keep geese in check their numbers have been increasing as much as 30% a year in the South Bay since the late 1980s, according to avian expert William Bousman’s Breeding Bird Atlas of Santa Clara County. As the geese continue to populate Santa Clara, park officials worry about potential public hazards, such as the spread of avian diseases, “goose-visitor confrontations,” a lack of biodiversity and, of course, rampant droppings. According to a recent goose management plan drafted by the city, the 176 pounds of feces the geese drop at the park each day equate to about 5,280 pounds a month, or 63,360 pounds a year. The egg-addling weapon Santa Clara now wants to employ to tackle the problem involves draining the lake’s geese-drawing fountain, planting dense sections of tall shrubbery where they can gather and removing the birds’ eggs from nests there. The eggs can then either be coated with corn oil, punctured with a needle or shaken vigorously to kill the embryos. After that, they’re returned to the nest. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a permit to addle the goose eggs, according to the city. Matthew Dodder, executive director of the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, said while it may seem “a bit draconian at first,” egg addling is one of the more humane ways to control the geese population, better than euthanizing or capturing and redistributing them. Just removing the eggs from nests doesn’t work

Tribune Content Agency SANTA CLARA — They strut through grassy knolls, preen their feathers and bathe in Central Park’s water fountain, all while leaving behind piles of poop – some 176 pounds’ worth a day, to be exact. And no matter what Santa Clara has tried to do to fend off the hundreds of Canada geese that habitually invade the sprawling park’s lake area, nothing seems to work. The city has blared panicked geese noises and set up coyote decoys, all to no avail, according to Parks Director James Teixeira. “The geese have become accustomed to that almost immediately,” he explained. And although there’s a business that unleashes dogs to scatter the geese, city officials have eschewed that practice as “cruel” and just a “temporary deterrent.” At wit’s end, the city now plans to control the federally protected fowl by employing a form of birth control known as egg addling. Santa Clara isn’t the only Bay Area city battling gaggles of geese that gross out park workers stuck with cleaning up their mess. Foster City, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Oakland and Cupertino – cities blessed with natural or artificial waterways – have at various times found themselves as flummoxed as Santa Clara. While some of these non-native Canada geese flock south for the winter, others have taken up fulltime residency in the region and other parts of Northern California. Bird watchers say

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Canada geese eat grass at Central Park in Santa Clara, March 21. because the geese would lay more eggs. “If you addle them and put them back into the nest, then the adults don’t realize that the eggs are dormant and they will continue to incubate them and nothing will happen,” Dodder said. “That’s proven to be the only effective way of bringing down the numbers, but of course, you need to do that every year.” Other entities like the city of Cupertino, East Bay Regional Park District and the Santa Clara County Department of Parks and Recreation have found egg addling to be effective. Santa Clara County Parks spokesperson Tamara Clark said they try to limit egg addling, “but due to no natural predators in the area, an unchecked population of geese pushes out other native wildlife.” The abundance of bird droppings, which particularly has been a problem at Vasona Lake in Los Gatos and Los Gatos Creek, is also a safety and health concern for the county. If the egg addling fails, all isn’t lost. Options are out there, although

Santa Clara has waved off the one involving geesechasing dogs. But other cities haven’t, and that’s where Denise Laberee and Vicki Stewart’s San Lorenzo-based business – 4 Paws Goose Control – comes in.

Their herd of canines, mostly border collies with names like Sweep, Shelby and Streak, have been chasing geese away from golf courses, parks, schools and cemeteries across the Bay Area over the past decade. Laberee and Stewart sometimes use drones or lasers to complement the dogs’ efforts. “In the beginning, when we go to a location they will try flying and landing and flying and landing,” Laberee said. “But places that we go regularly, they know just go, ‘The dogs are here; we’re out of here,’ and they take off. Sometimes we just drive up and they leave.” “It’s kind of like having an insurance

policy,” she added. If geese-chasing dogs or egg addling don’t work, there’s always inflatable air dancers like those seen waving in the wind at car dealerships. Bay Area Rapid Transit officials used the brightly colored dancers back in 2012 to scare off geese and other birds that were trying to nest in the path of construction for the Warm Springs and San Jose extensions. While cities continue seeking solutions to the fowl problem, Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society’s Dodder believes people should celebrate birds – be they geese or crows. “We try to embrace them instead of bemoan them,” he said.

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Earth Day volunteers clean up Saturday Susan Hiland

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FAIRFIELD — This weekend seems to be a time to remember Mother Earth. This year Covid did not interfere with Earth Day Cleanup across the county as hundreds of people turned out from Vallejo to Dixon to clean up Solano County. In Vacaville, Peter Wamburg coordinated the event for Vacaville Parks and Recreation at the town square. “We have done this for five years,” he said. “Last year we had to do a modified version.” Last year they had people start at home cleaning around the property then out to the streets. They recorded the amount of trash gathered on an app. “They didn’t have to meet anyone in person,” he said. This year was way different. Groups of volunteers from churches, businesses and just individuals wanting to help clean the city came out. The city provided buckets and gloves but people were encouraged to bring there own. They offered long tongs for picking up the garbage. They had about 100 volunteers for the morning event. Kristin Watkins is from Vacaville but works for Amazon who had a little friendly competition for employees who volunteered for Saturdays cleanup. “I have no idea what we win,” he said. “I just volunteered because I wanted to.” There was talk of a trophy for the winning team, or maybe that was a rumor he wasn’t sure. Brad Myers and Rodney Ritter came rep-

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Brad Myers of the Vallejo Painters Union Local 379 came out to Andrew Park as part of the annual Earth Day Clean up, Saturday. resenting Vallejo Painters Union Local 376. Both men are residents of Vacaville and wanted to do there part to clean up Andrews Park. “It is a shame that it is going to get garbage all over it in just a few hours after we leave,” said Myers. “I came to make a little contribution,” said Ritter. “If everybody would just pick up there trash and put it in a can when they are done with it, nobody would have to come out and do this.” In Suisun City, the marsh is home to birds, fish and beautiful hills. It also is littered with trash. The Solano Land Trust and the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District hosted this event on Saturday but the sewer district bowed out because of the rain. “That didn’t stop about 30 people from coming out anyway,” said Di Holokaki, engagement specialist for Solano Land Trust.

Instead of this weekend, they have rescheduled for next weekend on Saturday to do the cleanup. The 2022 Solano County Earth Day Cleanup is sponsored by Solano County with additional support provided by the Sierra Club Solano Group, Sprouts Farmers Market in Vacaville, the Solano Center for Volunteer and Non-Profit Leadership, 95.3 KUIC, and the California Coastal Commission. Cleanup partners include Solano County Parks, FairfieldSuisun Sewer District, Vallejo Watershed Alliance, Solano Land Trust, and all of the cities and volunteer site leaders. The Solano RCD coordinates three annual community cleanups on behalf of Solano County, including Earth Day, World Environment Day on June 4, and Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 17. “It was really amazing to see so many people,” she said.

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FAIRFIELD — The Solano County Fair Association board welcomes two new members when it meets Wednesday. Lily Espinoza and George Kennedy, each representing District 2, will take their seats, having been appointed by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.

Among the business items the two new members and the others are scheduled to consider are updates on the virtual Youth Ag Day and the live County Fair on June 16-19. The Finance Committee is also scheduled to make a presentation. The board meets at 6 p.m. in the directors room of the fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive,

in Vallejo, though the board members have been mostly attending online. The meeting can be accessed virtually by going to https://us02web. zoom.us/j/83105104229 ?pwd=M3JDdDJVREd hRE9pbGF5NEU4Y0ZKQT09. The Meeting ID is 831 0510 4229 and the passcode is 817099. The public also can access the meeting by calling 669-900-9128.

Farm Bureau, F-S Chamber hosting candidate forum for supervisor tilt Daily Republic Staff

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FAIRFIELD — The five candidates for the District 3 seat on the Board of Supervisors will be front and center at a candidates forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday. The Solano County Farm Bureau and the Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce are hosting the two-hour event at the chamber office located at 1111 Webster St. in Fairfield. The candidates looking to replace Supervisor Jim Spering on the county board are Jennifer Barton, Joseph Joyce, Pete Sanchez, Chuck Timm and Wanda Williams. If planning to attend in person, register at www. fairfieldsuisunchamber.com/events/details/ candidate-forum-solanocounty-supervisor-district-3-7679.

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Anu Hobson is part of the Geocache Club in Solano County. About 12 members were along the bridge helping to cleanup. Geocaching is a treasure hunting game where participants use a GPS to hide and seek containers with other participants in the activity or just coordinates for people to find. “We wanted to do this to give back to the community,” Hobson said. The number of items collected are tracked on the Ocean Conservancy’s CleanSwell mobile app as a way to help researchers keep tabs on the amount of trash being diverted from oceans by Solano County residents. Learn more about these cleanups at cleanupsolano.org.

FAIRFIELD — The proposed budgets, and the possible city loans, to various landscaping and lighting districts will be discussed at a special City Council meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the chamber at City Hall. The session precedes the regular 6 p.m. meeting during which a public hearing will be conducted regarding the rezoning of 0.68­acres at the northeast corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Brighton Drive from Residential Low­-Medium density RLM6 (minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet) to Residential Low­-Medium density. Also on the agenda is a consent calendar item to assign $12.5 million in previously allocated American Rescue Plan Act funds, plus $4.5 million of unallocated funds, into the General Fund to compensate the city for revenue losses during the Covid-19 pandemic. The previously allocated funds were to go toward the Fairfield Navigation Center ($1.5 million), Police Activities League Center ($1 million)

and broadband projects ($10 million). It was not immediately clear if there were other funding sources for those projects. Only $3.1 million allocated for the West Texas Relief Sewer Project will stay with its original allocation. In another consent item, the council is being asked to consider awarding a $3.78 million contract to TNT Industrial Contractors Inc. for the Waterman Water Treatment Plant Ozone System Improvements project and a $219,895 contract amendment for West Yost Associates Inc. to provide engineering services during construction of the project. Consent items are considered general in nature and are typically taken up by the council in a single vote. The two public sessions follow a closed session at 5, during which the council members will be updated on property negotiations regarding the purchase of 1120 Texas St. and to discuss a worker’s compensation claim. The council chamber is located at 1000 Webster St.

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Obituaries Thornton Cain

Nov. 20, 1928 — March 9, 2022

time with his many Mr. Thornton grandchildren and Cain, 93, passed great-grandchilaway the morning dren. of March 9, 2022, Thornton was a with his wife of kind and gener64 years and their ous soul who was six children by known for his big his side. Thornton beautiful smile was born to Tom and warm heart. and Lillie Cain on He made friends Nov. 20, 1928, in wherever he went Madison, Georgia. and will be greatly Thornton met U.S. AIR FORCE missed by everyone and married his lifeVETERAN who knew him. long love, Maria He is survived by his Elvira, in the small town of Lages, Terceira Azores, wife, Maria Elvira; and where he was stationed their six children, Maria while serving in the U.S. Air L Eddings (Reggie), Maria Teresa Cain (Tony), Maria Force. Thornton came to Fair- Malinda Cain, John (Imelda), field in 1967 where he Tony (Claudia), Christoretired in 1971 from the Air pher Thornton (Maria), his Force at Travis AFB after three children from a preserving 22 years and com- vious union, Thornton Cain pleting a yearlong tour in (Gloria), Rosemary Jones and Willie Cain; he is also Vietnam. He continued to serve as survived by his numera civilian in the Civil Service ous grandchildren and at Travis AFB until his retire- great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death ment at the age of 86. He loved the military and often by his parents and several took his children and later siblings which include grandchildren to see the brothers, Tom and Clinton; and sister, Jesse. huge airplanes on the base. Visitation will be held Thornton enjoyed fishing and his favorite fishing from 9 to 11 a.m., with spots were found on Grizzly funeral service at 11 a.m. Island and Bodega Bay. He Tuesday, April 19, 2022, could often be found in his at Bryan-Braker Funeral spare time in his backyard Home, 1850 W. Texas St., tending to his many fruit Fairfield, California. Interment will be private, April trees and grapevines. He also loved spending 26, 2022.

Robert Chan

June 1, 1946 - March 23, 2022

Robert Lai-Sang Chan passed away in Burlingame, California on March 23, 2022, after a long battle with dementia. He was 75. While the prior 10 years had been a challenge for him since the passing of his wife, June, he steadfastly defended his independence until his declining health and self-sufficiency necessitated the support of an assisted living home. The onset of Covid-19 in 2020 was an unfortunate inflection point in his journey, as the loss of social contact and the regular interactions he had with his family and friends proved precipitously deleterious to his overall wellbeing. Much of the spark that defined his personality was dimmed by the time he passed, but thankfully his was a relatively peaceful and painless transition. Born in Chiuchow, China in 1946, he was the eldest child of Chan Ho-Bun and Wong Sim-Fung. Life was hard for many families in China at that time, and theirs was no exception. He and his family left Chiuchow by boat to escape the Communist Revolution, settling in Hong Kong where his other three siblings were born. He traveled to the US to pursue higher education and was forced to take many different jobs to survive and pay for his schooling. After bouncing between lifestyles (school: studying chemistry and microbiology and work: in various restaurants and labs to make end’s meet) and locations (California and Missouri), he met June while she was studying at Washington University in St. Louis. There he wooed her insistently despite her insatiable wanderlust that saw their relationship bridge the Pacific as she studied abroad in Japan. Married in Hong Kong in 1975, they soon had baby Lucien in 1977 before she was even finished with graduate school. They relocated from St. Louis to Fairfield, California as he took a job at BioRad in the Bay Area. They settled in and had Greg and Aaron in 1979 and 1981, establishing roots in the community via Fairfield Presbyterian Church, the boys’ homeschooling networks (a Herculean undertaking only made possible with full

buy-in from both parents), and further outlets that fed his diversity of interests, including the local symphony and Rotary Club. Fueled by his voracious love of reading periodicals and non-fiction, Bob was never timid in sharing his opinions on any topic from politics to stocks to science. When June’s health started deteriorating with an unfortunate onset of aggressive rheumatoid arthritis in the 90s, he supported and cared for her with unwavering commitment even as he built up a new career chapter focused on sales and marketing of over-the-counter products like Tiger Balm. He soldiered on with commendable professional success all the way to retirement and the very end of June’s life in 2012. June’s death dealt an unalterable blow to Bob and he struggled to shift to a self-sustaining life as a widower – though he certainly enjoyed being a part of the early lives of his four grandsons. He will always be remembered as a fierce and passionate independent, dedicated son, brother, husband, father, perpetual home auto mechanic, master of hyperbole and salesmanship, fixer of computers, defender of the almighty credential, and proud father of the boys he loved to brag about. He is survived by his sons, Lucien, Greg, and Aaron; daughters-in-law, Joanna, Ning and Ladan; grandsons, Greyson, Karsten, Gabriel and Gavin; brother, Eddie; and sisters, Fannie and Phoebe. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2022, at Rockville Presbyterian Fellowship, 4177 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, California. A reception will follow. He will be buried alongside June, in the Rockville Cemetery. For those who would like to make a donation in his name, the family recommends considering the Dementia Society of America or the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, an organization he valued greatly during and after the years when he sat on the board. Arrangements under the care of Alta Vista Cremation & Funeral Services, 707-421-0100.

solano Ralph George Romero Aug. 24, 1940 — April 3, 2022

Cortes, Ciara Van Ralph George Valen; and greatRomero, 81, passed grandkids, John away Sunday, April G. Romero, James 3, 2022, in Fairfield, Thornton, SebasCalifornia. tian French, Erica Ralph was born Romero, Jasime Aug. 24, 1940, in Thornton, TalluDenver, Colorado, lah LaFave and Ava to Susie and John Thornton. Romero. He was preRalph was a ceded in death United States Army by his wife, Joan veteran. Romero; parents, Ralph worked U.S. ARMY John and Susie; and for the FSUSD for VETERAN his sister. over 30 years. A visitation will be held He lived in Fairfield and enjoyed collecting coins as from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Bryanwell as vintage toys. He was a member of the Braker Funeral Home, Moose Lodge in Fairfield, as 1850 W. Texas St., Fairwell as the Fraternal Order field, California. A Miliof the Eagles Lodge 4113 in tary committal service will be held at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Suisun City. He loved most of all May 6, 2022, at the Sacraspending time with his mento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, family and friends. He is survived by son, Dixon, California. CelebraRick Romero (Suzanne); tion of life to follow burial, daughters, Terry Garcia at 3 p.m. at the Frater(Jesse), Sherry VanValen nal Order of Eagles Lodge, (Bryan), Tracey Thornton 77 Marina Center, Suisun (Jimmy); brother, Raymond City, California. Arrangements under Romero; sisters, Judy Romero Herkins, Laura the care of Bryan-Braker Romero Acuna; grandchil- Funeral Home, 707-425dren, John M. Romero, James 4697. Friends can leave Thornton, Tony Aguayo, condolences at the BryanGino Garcia, Jessica Romero, Braker website, bryanbraker. Angelica Thornton, Christina com.

William R. Crabtree

Dec. 28, 1945 — Dec. 2, 2021

Having lived a life of few regrets, William ‘Bill’ Robert Crabtree, left this world peacefully surrounded by family on Dec. 2, 2021, after a brief illness. Bill was living in Florence, Arizona, at the time of his passing. Bill leaves behind his wife and soulmate of 28 years, Therese Crabtree, of Florence, Arizona; daughters, Jennifer Hurst (Craig) of Commerce City, Colorado, Lindsey Demuth of Vacaville, California; stepdaughter, Erica Kovac, of Boise, Idaho; and six grandchildren ages 5 to 19, Aaron Jr., Harper, Haley, Mason, Will and Avery. Bill loved all of them with a passion. He never missed an opportunity to pull out his phone and show pictures of all his grandchildren, regaling everyone about their accomplishments. It was a blessing that he was able to travel and visit with all of them in the past six months before his passing. Additionally, Bill leaves behind a brother, John Crabtree (Queta) of Ukiah, California; sister, Sandra Durrance (Glenn) of Florence, Arizona; aunts, Verna Dannemiller of Florence, Arizona, Garnet Kimberlin of Fairfield, California, Maxine Scott of Ashland, Kentucky; a niece, a nephew, and many cousins and extended family members living in California, Kentucky and North Carolina; Bill also leaves behind his ‘buddy’ (dog), Maddie. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, E. Ray Crabtree and Rose Keffer Crabtree; son-in-law, Aaron Demuth; as well as other cherished uncles, an aunt, cousins, and several lifelong cherished friends from the Suisun Valley, Vacaville, California, and Richland, Washington, areas. Bill was born in Vallejo but graduated from Armijo High School after the family moved to Suisun Valley. After high school he attended Cal Poly State University. He served in the Army Reserves from 1966-1969 as an MP. Bill’s work life spanned many decades to include Sheldon Oil (Suisun, California), Suisun Valley Fruit Growers Association (Fairfield,

California), James Mills Growers (Hamilton City, California), Tree Top (Selah, Washington) and Stadelman Fruit (Washington). In retirement, he worked occasionally for the Florence Unified School District (Florence, Arizona), finally making retirement full-time 18 months ago. During his lifetime, Bill lived in Vallejo, California, Fairfield, California, and Vacaville, California. After his marriage to Therese, they moved to Yuba City, California, Yakima, Washington, Richland, Washington (living on the 1st hole of Meadow Springs Golf Course), and finally for the past six years in Florence, Arizona. Bill enjoyed living life to the fullest. In his younger years he enjoyed spending time with his friends at Thompson’s Corner, Dings, Wren’s Cafe and Merchant and Main. He enjoyed parachuting, and going to see the Oakland Raider’s games, etc. In his later years, Bill enjoyed the many trips he and Therese made traveling the midwestern and western states of the U.S. in their RV, seeing the sites and visiting family and friends. He truly enjoyed fly fishing, being on the lake, playing golf at Elks Golf Course (Yakima, Washington), Meadow Springs Country Club (Richland, Washington), and more recently at Poston Butte Golf Club (Florence, Arizona). Bill also enjoyed his friends with the neighborhood ‘Cigar’ group, and the Sun City ‘Poker’ group. All who knew Bill, knew that he loved to visit and talk! Prior to his passing, Bill said that he never had the opportunity to fly in a helicopter but would like to one day. On the day prior to his passing, he got the ride of his life in a medical helicopter. Flying first class! He would have loved talking about that ride. Godspeed Bill! At his request, no memorial service was held. Interment of his remains will be at a later date at the Rockville Cemetery, Fairfield, California. Donations may be made to www.myeloma.org or to www.thehealingnet.org.

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Vallejo police chief applauds drop in use-offorce incidents. Police union attributes drop to fewer officers, low morale a half years, Chief Williams has placed an Roughly two years emphasis on changes in after the Vallejo Police training and education, Department drew crit- communicating clear icism for its history of expectations of active using unnecessary force supervision, accountabilagainst people, particu- ity and transparency, larly Black people and maintaining fair and other people of color, consistent standards of a new report said use- discipline and conduct, of-force incidents have and implementing the dropped by 33% between principles of 21st century 2020 and 2021 – the policing while buildlowest numbers in five ing strong community years, authorities said. partnerships,” police Police Chief Shawny officials said. Williams applauded Williams characterthe report in a state- ized the data in the ment on Monday, saying statement as “clear and the drop in use-of- convincing evidence force incidents can be of positive change and attributed to changes in transformation within leadership, policy, train- the culture and practices ing and accountability. of our department.” But Vallejo police’s union “This is not said in a scathing just a dramatic statement Friday change in policthat while the ing practices, but reduction in usea re-defining shift of-force incidents in the culture is real, it’s not of professionaldue to solid leadism, mindset ership by the and policing chief – it’s partly system within because there our department,” are fewer officers WILLIAMS Williams said. and low morale. Police union repreThe reduction in usesentatives said the chief’s of-force incidents, police union officials said, was press release Monday actually a result of a was misleading to the shrinking police force, public because it did not the statewide ban of the take into account the carotid restraint – which drop in number of sworn involves applying pres- officers in the Police sure on someone’s neck, Department – specificutting off blood flow cally a 35% reduction in in the carotid artery officers who either left to the brain – and low the department or who morale and “lack of are “off the streets due confidence” in Williams, to injuries” in 2021 – and according to a statement “other areas that could by the Vallejo Police Offi- be correlated to the drop” in use-of-force incidents. cers’ Association. “For example, the The report by Police Strategies LLC said that hesitation of officers to officers did not “use engage in force inciany firearms, impact dents has increased Chief Wilweapons or neck under restraints during any liams’ leadership,” police representatives use of force incident” union in 2021, marking a first said. “Additionally, low in the past five years, morale, complete lack of police said. Authorities confidence in his leadernoted a decrease in “neck ship, excessive amounts restraints” during the of forced overtime, the past five years, pointing Covid pandemic and disto 24 reported incidents parate and retaliatory in 2017 and zero reported disciplining of officers likely were major factors incidents in 2021. In 2021, there were in this reduction.” Vallejo police officials zero reported uses of impact weapons com- could not be reached on pared to 22 incidents in Friday afternoon. Police union repre2017, police said. The report also noted two sentatives also noted that incidents of K-9 bites in the recent use-of-force 2021, the lowest in the report found that police last five years, police said. officers were “twice as In 2020, police said likely to be physically 48% of use-of-force assaulted” in 2021 comincidents “involved pared to in recent years, the officers’ use of a but still used “lower weapon,” and that figure levels of force against dropped to 32% in 2021, higher levels of subject police said. resistance,” according to The report also noted the report. that the percentage “To be clear, the deciof use-of-force “sub- sion an officer makes jects with mental health to use force is not arbiissues” increased from trary. It is a direct result 5% to 28% between of suspect actions that 2017 and 2021. Last year, are often unpredictable police said that use-of- and beyond an officers force “subjects were control,” police union more likely to have representatives said. mental health issues.” See Police, Page A5 “In the last two and

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Bay Area to see bursts of rain and sunshine while Sierra gets pummeled Tribune Content Agency The alternating bouts of sunshine and light rain that swept over the Bay Area this week are going to stick around for the weekend and into next week, according to weather forecasters. “We’re getting more,” said Matt Mehle, a National Weather Service meteorologist for the Bay Area. “And that’s good.” The unsettled weather pattern delivering rain after months with almost none was expected to continue for the next 10 days, according to National Weather Service forecasts. The welcome precipitation is likely to help slow the start of the fire season but won’t do anything to alleviate the drought, Mehle said. “What this rain is doing is bringing moisture and allowing grasses and finer fuels to grow and green up,” he said. “It will alleviate fire concerns, at least for the short term.” While Friday was sunny, with a few scattered showers in the North Bay in the morning, precipitation Wednesday and Thursday brought about a quarter to a half of an inch of rain to most of the Bay Area, with peaks in the North Bay like Mount Tamalpais receiving more than 2 1/2 inches, according to the weather service. Another storm early Saturday was expected to bring another quarter-inch to half-inch in most of the Bay Area, with 1 to 2 inches to the North Bay peaks and Santa Cruz Mountains. Rain was forecast to arrive early Saturday – just before

Police From Page A4 “Despite this desire for a reduction, it is important that ALL challenges are clearly presented to the community regarding this issue.” Police union representatives said they are concerned about the safety of their colleagues and concerned about Williams’ transparency with the community. Vallejo Police Department has been the subject of outrage from community members and community activists, particularly in police killings and other high-profile violent police encounters over the years. In June 2020, then- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced a “review and reform agreement” with the city of Vallejo shortly after a Vallejo police officer opened fire through the windshield of a police vehicle and killed San Francisco resident Sean Monterrosa, 22, who was on his knees outside of a Walgreens that was getting burglarized during civil unrest following the police murder of George Floyd. A report later released by independent investigators found that the officer violated Police Department policy in the killing. The attorney general’s office review of Vallejo police was not

sunrise in San Francisco – and to continue into the late morning before clearing out in the afternoon. Sunshine was expected on Sunday for Easter festivities with the break from the rain expected to continue into Monday. Rain was expected to return late Monday or early Tuesday, Mehle said. “It isn’t a real big soaker,” he said. “We won’t get as wet as with the earlier storms, but we’ll take anything we can get.” April showers are not uncommon, but after an exceptionally dry winter, the sudden arrival of somewhat steady rainfall is noteworthy, Mehle said – “and we’re getting more than usual.” The storms are also delivering snow to the Sierra, topping off snowfall at ski resorts and atop peaks. UC Berkeley’s Sierra Snow Lab received 24 inches of snow Wednesday and Thursday with 15 inches at Palisades Tahoe resort, 9 inches at Northstar and 4 inches at Kirkwood. Additional snowfall is anticipated, and weather and transportation officials are warning of hazardous winter driving conditions Friday night and Saturday. Even as light rain fell Thursday, the U.S. Drought Monitor released its latest report, rating the Central Valley and much of Northern California, including Sonoma County, in extreme drought, with most of the rest of the state in severe drought. “We’d need a lot more rain to put a dent in the drought,” Mehle said. centered on Monterrosa’s killing, but on the Police Department’s training and policies surrounding useof-force and community policing, officials said at the time. In April 2021, an attorney representing the police union announced that two Vallejo police lieutenants were fired over emails they sent out. Michael Nichelini, president of the police union, was fired in part for sending an email to former Chronicle columnist Otis R. Taylor Jr. that read, “We will warn our Georgia colleagues of your impending arrival,” referring to law enforcement in Georgia, where Taylor had moved to join the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s investigative team at the time.

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A worker operates a tractor in Suisun Valley, Friday. Solano County’s farm sector gained 200 jobs in March according to a state Employment Development Department report.

March unemployment rates drop in Solano County, state, nation Todd R. Hansen

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FAIRFIELD — Nearly 2,000 more Solano County residents went to work in March than in February – including 800 new local jobs – as the unemployment rate dropped to 4.6%. The Market Labor Division of the state Employment Development Department reported that the county’s rate dipped from the Feb-

ruary report of 5.3%. It compares to an 8.7% rate in March 2021. The state and national rates also fell in March. California dropped from 4.9% to 4.2%, and the national rate went from 4.1% to 3.8%, the EDD reported. The number of local jobs climbed from a February mark of 136,000 to 136,800, with the farm sector accounting for 200 of those jobs. The biggest gain was in

service providing industries, up 500, and in professional and business services, up 400, the EDD reported. The civilian workforce in Solano County was reported at 202,600, up 400 from February, with the number of residents employed climbing by 1,900 to 193,300, while the number of residents seeking unemployment benefits dropped by 1,600 to 9,200, the EDD reported.

Solano ranked 29th among the state’s 58 counties. The lowest unemployment rate was recorded in San Mateo County at 2.3%, while the highest rate was in Colusa County at 12.5%, the EDD stated. Among the nine Bay Area counties, Solano had the highest jobless rate, and the only one over 4%. The next closest was Contra Costa County at 3.5%, the EDD reported.

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Here’s why As drought hammers Mono California Lake, thirsty Los Angeles Democrats are must look elsewhere for water delaying their vaccine plans Los Angeles Times

Tribune Content Agency California Democrats were moving toward requiring Covid-19 vaccines for students and keeping them from opting out of shots with personal belief exemptions. But the California Department of Public Health on Thursday announced it was delaying Gov. Gavin Newsom’s school Covid-19 vaccine mandate until next year. And Sen. Richard Pan, D- Sacramento, said he was holding Senate Bill 871, which would have closed the personal belief exemption loophole. As the end of the current school year approaches, Covid-19 is no longer at the forefront of voters’ minds, there’s been a lag in federal approvals for children’s vaccines and just more than one-third of young children have gotten shots to protect them from the virus. The combination of factors left one vaccine advocacy group saddened, but not surprised. “I think these are reasonable concerns from the governor’s office and Dr. Pan,” said Catherine Martin, executive director for the California Immunization Coalition. “The timing is tough.” Federal approval delays student mandates State leaders have been working to put school vaccine requirements in place since October 2021, when Newsom announced he was ordering all students to get Covid-19 vaccines after the U.S Food and Drug Administration fully approves shots for their age group. But more than six months later, the FDA has still fully approved Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines only for teens 16 and older. Children and teens ages five to 15 can get the Pfizer vaccine, but through an emergency use authorization issued by the agency. The lack of full FDA approval prompted CDPH to say it will “not initiate the regulatory process for a Covid-19 vaccine requirement for the 2022-2023 school year.” Newsom’s administration planned to phase in the mandate, starting with grades seven through 12, and followed by grades six through kindergarten. But the lack of full approval prompted the delay. “As such, any vaccine requirements would not take effect until after full FDA approval and no sooner than July 1, 2023,” the agency said. Pan has long been a champion for ending vaccine personal belief exemptions and tightening medical exemptions, even prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. On Friday, he said he held his bill because only about 34% of children ages five to 11 are vaccinated, according to CDPH data. He said this shows a need for greater vaccine access, and especially a need to get shots to pediatricians and families’ trusted medical providers. “Clearly, trying to do a mandate when only one-third so far have gotten vacci-

nated – we need to focus on getting the vaccine rate up,” Pan said. When asked whether politics factored into the decision, Pan said his focus is on public health and keeping children safe. Vaccine mandates are only one of a series of tools the state can use to protect people from disease outbreaks, and the mandate may be premature given the current shot rate for children, he said. “Certainly, if they want to say it’s about politics, they can say it’s about politics,” Pan said. Republicans rejoice, vaccine advocates disappointed Republicans seized on Pan’s deferred bill to call for Newsom to end his student vaccine requirement. Assemblyman Kevin Kiley, D- Rocklin, called the action “a major victory for students and parents across California who made their voices heard.” “I am calling on Governor Newsom to respect the will of California families and immediately rescind his executive vaccine mandate for middle and high school students,” Kiley said in a statement. Martin from the California Immunization Coalition, which supported Pan’s bill, called the move “disappointing, but not unexpected.” “The desire is to avoid (mass illness) as much as possible, because we do have a vaccine, and we do have public health measures,” Martin said. “But I think people are exhausted emotionally and physically.” A Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll released Thursday showed just 4% of the voters surveyed said Covid-19 is one of the most important issues for the state to address. By contrast, 31% of voters surveyed said housing affordability was an important issue, and 29% cited homelessness. Martin also said she believes Newsom’s student vaccine order and Pan’s bill were “intertwined,” and it would have been tough to move forward with ending the personal belief exemption without the mandate. The CDPH would likely have needed to begin rolling out plans to implement the school mandate around May or June to allow children time to get See Vaccine, Page A9

LOS ANGELES – With a third year of drought shrinking the creeks that cascade down the eastern Sierra Nevada, the level of Mono Lake has fallen so low it has triggered a 72% reduction in the amount of water Los Angeles can divert from area streams this year. On April 1, Mono Lake‘s level measured just under 6,380 feet above sea level – about 1 inch below a threshold set in the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s licenses for diverting alpine runoff from streams that feed the lake east of Yosemite National Park. The measurement, taken at the start of a new runoff year, triggered a requirement that the DWP reduce its annual water exports from 16,000 acrefeet, which is enough to supply 192,000 residents, to 4,500 acre-feet, enough to serve 54,000 residents. The last time Mono Lake fell below the same threshold was from 2015 to 2017, in the final years of California’s last severe drought. The level is measured by gauges along a crusty stretch of shoreline next to the town of Lee Vining. The hypersaline highdesert lake, famous for its towering, craggy tufa formations, has been at the center of longrunning disputes over the city’s diversions of water from the lake’s feeder streams. The State Water Resources Control Board established limits on diversions in 1994 to resolve a fight between environmentalists and the city 350 miles south. Since then, the DWP says its water diversions from the Mono Basin have been reduced by 80% and it has taken an “environmentally focused approach” to water exports that has included investing in restoration projects. The department says these projects have been successful in improving the ecological health of fish populations and riparian habitats that are vital for birds. But conservationists remain concerned about the environmental effects of decades of water diversions, especially given the current extreme drought and the worsening effects of global warming. “Twenty-eight April Firsts have passed since the state water board decision,” said Geoffrey McQuilkin, executive director of the Mono Lake Committee, a nonprofit focused on protecting the ecosystem, “yet Mono Lake remains chronically and artificially low.” McQuilkin said Los Angeles has achieved remarkable success in

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Passing clouds provide a striking backdrop for exposed tufa towers at Mono Lake in Lee Vining. conserving water and developing sustainable water supplies for its roughly 4 million ratepayers, but the city has yet to “repair the damage done by decades of excessive water diversions at Mono Lake in the past.” Adam Perez, the DWP’s aqueduct manager, said the department is fulfilling its obligations under its license agreement and is committed to protecting the environment and the health of Mono Lake and its feeder streams. The department’s staff in the area includes biologists and hydrologists and other specialists who study the lake’s health, monitor stream flows and sediment on stream bottoms, and track fish populations and water sources that support birdlife. Perez said the restoration projects in the Mono Basin have had success in improving the health of streams,

riparian vegetation and wildlife habitats. “We’re trying to do our best in balancing the needs of a large city as well as making sure that we can balance the needs and the restoration of Mono Lake as well,” Perez said. After the reductions in water deliveries during the last drought, Mono Lake’s level rebounded with wet weather in 2017, then declined over the last three extremely dry years. The city has infrastructure in place to use water from several streams – Lee Vining Creek, Walker Creek, Parker Creek and Rush Creek – but is currently diverting water from two of them, Rush and Lee Vining creeks, while not using the other two, Perez said. Over the last runoff year from April through March, the DWP exported 13,800 acre-feet from Mono Basin, less than the

permitted 16,000 acrefeet. That amount will now shrink by two-thirds during the next 12 months. In the nearly three decades since the state’s order restricted water diversions, the hydrology in the Eastern Sierra has become more extreme, with wetter wet years, drier dry years and longer droughts, which the DWP says has made efforts to boost the lake’s levels more difficult. During the last year of extreme heat and dryness, the department says about 150,000 acre-feet of water evaporated from the lake’s surface. In 1994, the state water board laid out a target of restoring Mono Lake to a level of 6,392 feet, about 12 feet above the current level, to protect the ecosystem, water quality and air quality. At that time, the DWP says officials estimated based on models that the longest period to reach that level would be 38 years, or 2032. “The longer periods of dry have definitely impacted the ability for the lake to rise as forecasted back in the ‘90s, when they put these models together,” Perez said. And the department says updated models that include the effects of climate change suggest reaching that higher level could take years longer than had been projected. In the meantime, the See Thirsty, Page A9

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California plans to say 35% of new car sales must be EVs by 2025; is the market ready? Los Angeles Times More than a third of new passenger cars and trucks sold in California in 2025 would have to be zero-emission vehicles in 2025 under a new proposal from the California Air Resources Board. To get there, electric cars would have to nearly triple last year’s market share of 13% in four years. The 35% mandate would mark a major step toward the total ban on sales of new vehicles with internal combustion engines starting in 2035 under an order issued two years ago by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The mandate would hit 68% by 2030. Will consumers go along? Interest in electric vehicles is on the rise, especially with gas prices that often top $6 a gallon. But the air board, known as CARB, acknowledges that less expensive battery technology, more public charging stations, and strong marketing campaigns will be required. Or, as the board put it in a report released Wednesday, “this consumer change will require continued improvements in electric vehicle technology, owner support and conveniences, as well as successful strategies to communicate the benefits to potential buyers.” The goal is a significant reduction in greenhouse gases and toxic pollution. A public hearing on the proposal will be held on June 9, with a May 31 deadline for written comments. Will Barrett, senior director at the American Lung Assn., notes that seven of the 10 smoggiest cities in the U.S. are

in California. The zeroemission mandates will improve health and save lives through dramatic reductions in respiratory and cardiac illness, he said – and will even improve worker productivity, with 2 million fewer work hours lost to illness over a 30-year period. Barrett said the state “could go even farther” than 35%. Raising the mandate to 45%, he said, “would capture the greatest number of public health benefits.” A total-dollar taxpayer cost on the switchover to EVs has not been put forth by CARB or by Newsom’s office. But new spending will be required. The board estimates about $2.6 billion of public funds on top of investments made by private industry will be required to build out networks of public charging stations sufficient to handle the mandated numbers of EVs. Yet to be determined is the effect on the state’s fragile electric grid, which must be ready to handle millions of new EV passenger vehicles in addition to buses and commercial trucks, which face their own California mandates. “The electric grid will have to expand and adapt rapidly to meet a new and more extensive demand,” CARB said. No word yet on how that will affect alreadyrising electric bills for residential and commercial customers. But CARB noted that the California Public Utilities Commission has “opened a new proceeding to modernize and prepare the grid” in anticipation of demand for electric vehicles.

Starbucks CEO Schultz blasts ‘false promises’ by past management Bloomberg Starbucks Corp. Chief Executive Officer Howard Schultz, moving to further put his stamp on the coffee giant in his third stint at the helm, criticized “false promises” and poor short-term decisions by prior management in a message to employees. In a seven-minute video set to be sent to Starbucks employees Friday and viewed by Bloomberg News, Schultz discussed the feedback he received from employees around the country in recent meetings he dubbed “cocreation sessions.” “I think there’s been a lot of false promises over the last few years – those days are over,” Schultz said, without elaborating. “We’re going to make promises that we can keep, we’re going to make promises that are real.” Schultz said he realized through the employee sessions that “there’s been many short-term decisions that have had an adverse long-term effect on the company. We’re going to reverse that. We’re going to make much better long-term decisions that are going to have a shortterm benefit for you.” Employees expressed desires for better training and guaranteed

hours, Schultz said, as well as detailing problems such as ice and espresso machines breaking and taking a long time to get repaired. “We are going to fix the near-term problems like maintenance people not showing up on time . . . and we’re going to fix the bigger issues of training, wages and the other issues facing the company,” he said. The 68-year-old Schultz earlier this month succeeded Kevin Johnson, 61, who had been CEO since 2017. He has moved swiftly in the role, suspending share buybacks to spend more on stores and staff, and dismissing former General Counsel Rachel Gonzalez as the company contends with a fast-spreading unionization effort. Starbucks shares have been under pressure for months and have continued to fall during Schultz’s renewed tenure as investors worry his plans will squeeze profit margins. The stock was down 32% this year through Thursday, worse than the 7.8% fall of the S&P 500 index. Schultz didn’t refer directly to the union fight in his video message but pledged to execute against the “fantastic ideas” employees had shared with him.

Elon Musk’s paradoxical vision of running Twitter: Less democracy, more freedom Los Angeles Times There’s a common critique of Big Tech that goes like this: In the 21st century, social media platforms are the new public square, and it matters a great deal who sets the rules. Instead of allowing true free speech, unaccountable Silicon Valley elites like Mark Zuckerberg decide what can and can’t be said. Twitter, like any other private publisher, controls what’s published on its platform. But the popular micro-blogging service governs itself more pluralistically than many other tech companies. When Twitter filed to become a publicly traded company in 2013, the company stuck out because it did not create a second, supercharged class of shares that would allow its founders, including its founder Jack Dorsey, to maintain power over the company as Zuckerberg did at Facebook. That decision to allow a more traditionally democratic and activist playing field for Twitter investors became a fateful one this week, as it allowed Tesla CEO Elon Musk to acquire a minority stake and then launch a bid seeking sole ownership. If he overcomes Twitter’s “poison pill” defenses against a hostile takeover, Musk would control of one of the world’s most popular and important information platforms. Behind Musk’s headline-grabbing gambit, however serious – and many question if it is serious – is a philosophical juxtaposition of two theories of how to manage and promote free speech as a social-media company in 2022. It’s a war between the public and the private, the controlled and the chaotic, the ESG investor crowd and the philosopher-troll king. Over the years, like many publicly traded companies, Twitter’s more socialized investor structure has allowed oversight and activism by dissatisfied investors. As part of the broader movement in many industries to take environmental, social and governance factors into account, some shareholders have pushed for resolutions urging the company to, among other issues, take greater responsibility for the content on its services. Some corporate responsibility advocates have credited efforts like these for helping push ongoing, incremental industry advances in content moderation that take into account how social media platforms can be used to interfere with other countries’ elections or even to contribute to genocide. “Look at the transcripts of the annual meetings, where investors routinely put things on the table that ask companies like Twitter to put a human rights expert on their board,” said Jan Rydzak, a company and investor engagement manager at Ranking Digital Rights, a human rights program operated by the New America Foundation. “The fact that the people who own shares in the company are pressing harder and harder for companies to publish this kind of material and show that their commitment to human rights has teeth, that’s a huge driver of the progress we’ve seen.” Musk’s argument is that under this method of corporate accountabil-

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Elon Musk pauses and looks down as he speaks during a press conference at SpaceX’s Starbase facility near Boca Chica Village in South Texas, Feb. 10. ity, Twitter has lost its way and become censorious; that the company needs to hand power to a benevolent dictator – himself – to bring freedom back for more users. “I invested in Twitter as I believe in its potential to be the platform for free speech around the globe, and I believe free speech is a societal imperative for a functioning democracy,” Musk said in an SEC filing. “However, since making my investment I now realize the company will neither thrive nor serve this societal imperative in its current form. Twitter needs to be transformed

as a private company.” Corporate governance experts have been watching the bid closely. Buyouts are by no means unusual: Taking a company private is typically spurred by the idea that major but possibly uncomfortable changes can make a company more financially valuable over the long run. “This isn’t the first activist investor that’s targeted Twitter” and questioned its performance in recent years, said Dorothy Lund, an associate professor at the USC Gould School of Law, who specializes in corpo-

rate governance. Noting that some popular users rarely post on the service, Musk has asked “is Twitter dying?” and hinted in his SEC disclosure that he might sell his shares if the company doesn’t hand him control: “It’s simply not a good investment without the changes that need to be made.” Yet despite recently calling ESG investment “the Devil Incarnate,” Musk has centered his bid on the rather ESG-like proposition that Twitter has duty to democracy that goes beyond simply earning strong profits. See Musk, Page A8

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Musk From Page A7 Part of what has made Musk’s bid fascinating to some corporate governance experts is that Musk’s immense wealth also insulates him from the consequences of the company’s value taking a nosedive if the company were to get less popular or less profitable under his watch. “This is not a way to sort of make money,” Musk said of his Twitter bid at a TED Conference in Vancouver on Thursday. “My strong intuitive sense is that having a public platform that is maximally trusted and broadly inclusive is extremely important.” Some skeptically noted that buying Twitter is one way to ensure Musk’s own

voice is always reaching the public, akin to a captain of industry buying a newspaper to control the editorial pages. It’s a not insignificant question for an executive whose tweets have raised questions about violating federal security laws or violating anti-defamation laws for calling one of his critics a “pedo guy.” “Does Elon Musk know what’s good for democracy? I’m not sure. How do we know he’s not just making these arguments to benefit himself?” Lund said. “Usually you don’t have buyers who are so immune to financial consequences.” The responsibility for having to care what other investors think – and the duty to act responsibly on their behalf, or just responsibly in general – can be a burden to managers in the era of increasingly socially con-

scious investing, where some executives have faced increasing complex pressures beyond earning higher returns. “It’s getting tougher in many respects to run a large public-facing company, because there are a lot of external factors that you have to consider and think about and be sensitive to beyond your shareholders and stock price,” said Tom C.W. Lin, law professor at Temple University and author of “The Capitalist and the Activist.” “There’s constituencies like your employees, your clients, your members, your users, the great public writ large for a company like Twitter.” Those constituencies include agitated shareholders such as Musk. “There are market mechanisms that allow concerned constituencies to agitate for change in

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Some media critics, like Victor Pickard, professor of media policy and political economy at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, are critical of the idea of so much power being concentrated on a single man’s hands. “The potential hostile takeover of this essential infrastructure by one person, who happens to be a powerful billionaire, is very troubling for democratic society, for society writ large,” said Pickard, who has called for more democratic forms of ownership or oversight of communications platforms. “Clearly his version of free speech is the bosses’ free speech.” Rydzak shared those concerns. “There’s an enormous irony that in doing so he would render himself unaccountable to share-

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holders and the broader public,” said Rydzak. “That entire vector of influence that responsible investors have over a company would completely vanish.” But as far as everyday users are concerned, Fisch argued that the debate over control is academic when they have far less power than investors. Freedom of the printing press is a little hard when you don’t own the printing press. “For joe schmo Twitter user, it really doesn’t matter,” Fisch said. “He or she is going to passively take whatever tweeting rights and whatever content Twitter the company provides, and whoever’s calling the shots, joe schmo Twitter user doesn’t have any control.”

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ways that wouldn’t exist in a privately, closely held company,” Lin said. “Because there’s a public market for shares, he was able to accumulate a significant stake.” Musk has gestured at bringing other investors along for the ride, tweeting this week that he “will endeavor to keep as many shareholders in privatized Twitter as allowed by law.” Jill Fisch, a securities law professor at the University of Pennsylvania law school, was skeptical. “The whole point of taking the company private is he can do what he wants,” Fisch said. “It’s like the two sides of Elon Musk’s personality. On the one hand, it’s the democratic populist, ‘I’m a man of the people.’ And then the other side is ‘I’m Elon Musk and I’ve got these strong views and I know what’s best.’”

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SUISUN CITY — This Easter weekend has provided plenty of fun for children with tons of Easter egg hunts but did the adults get something for themselves? Yes, they did – the BrewBash at the Basin. This was not an egg hunt or bounce house event but an adult tasting room on the green grass at the Marina in Suisun. Fairfield-Suisun Rotary Club hosted the 5th Annual BrewBash at the Basin in partnership with the City of Suisun City Parks and Recreation Department. “We are splitting the proceeds 50/50 with the Parks and Recreation,” shared Cathy Ritch, president of the Fairfield-Suisun Rotary Club. “It is going to be a great turn out.” “The last two years we had to be innovative with our fundraising, so it feels good to return to normalcy and do what we do best, make a difference in our community while having fun,” she said. According to the event organizer John Anderson, they have had 500 tickets sold, whether everyone would come down for the event was in questions due to the threat of rain. “This year we are ahead of the ticket sales from last year,” he said. “The sponsors are who are helping to make this thing happen. The

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The 5th Annual BrewBash at the Basin was hosted by the Fairfield Suisun Rotary Club and the Suisun City Parks and Recreation, Saturday. ticket sales are going to the youth programs for both groups.” Breweries included Suisun City’s very own True Symmetry Brewing Company, Heretic Brewing Company, Cider Hawk, Big Ass Beer, Jackrabbit Brewing Company, Canyon Lakes Brewery, King Cong Brewing, Bruehol Brewing, Barmhaus Brewing Company, Sonoma Garage Brewers, and Track Seven Brewing Company, Napa Smith Brewery, Drakes Brewing, Mare Island Brewing Company and for the wine drinkers Vezer Family Vineyards. They also had two food trucks from Left Coast Kitchen BBQ and Mocetezuma.

It was the four year anniversary of True Symmentery Brewing Company. “The first year we opened was this weekend, and we did this event and had a grand opening party,” said owner Jason Ledford. This weekend they also had another party at the brewery at the same time as the brew fest with live music. They brought with them two choices for visitors to the BrewBash. A Fairfield Fog IPA and West Wind IPA both brews are named in honor of Suisun City. “They reflect the area,” he said. “West Wind is the name of Suisun City.”

Vaccine From Page A6 vaccinated before starting the 2022-2023 school year, Martin said. The lack of full FDA approval for most children and teen vaccines would have made that timing nearly impossible. “Timing-wise, they had to make the best decision for everyone,” Martin said.

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Everly Gonzalez, 5, receives her Covid-19 vaccination shot from Brynn Thayer during a Touro University Covid-19 Mobile Clinic at Crystal Middle School in Suisun City, Wednesday, April 6.

Dad left kids inside Roseville store. Police say he was drunk Tribune Content Agency A man who left his children inside a Roseville grocery store while he searched outside for his car keys in March had a blood alcohol level more than five times the legal limit, Roseville police said in a Facebook post Friday, adding a clerk’s quick action that day may have saved lives. Officers said the man’s blood alcohol was .424 – more than five times the legal limit of .08 – when

they were called by a grocery clerk to the store in the 9000 block of Woodcreek Oaks Boulevard March 23. Minutes earlier, the man and his two children, 3, and 5 years old, were in the store when the clerk noticed the man appeared intoxicated, according to police. When the man misplaced his car keys and went outside to look for them, leaving the children inside, the clerk saw an opportunity, gathered

the children into a back office and called officers to the store. Roseville police arrested the unidentified man on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. “This employee saved them from a potentially tragic accident,” Roseville police said in the post. “This is a reminder to be vigilant about reporting incidents like this. The quick-thinking employee possibly saved lives.”

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Thirsty From Page A6 Mono Lake shoreline is continuing to retreat, creating a “bathtub ring” of dusty lake bottom. Warmer temperatures, increased turbidity, and reduced flows in the creeks threaten trout populations and riparian vegetation that is home to migrating birds such as yellow warblers and lazuli buntings. With evaporation outpacing inflows from those streams, a sheet of water less than 4 feet deep and a few hundred yards wide is all that protects tens of thousands of breeding gulls from predatory coyotes. “The relationship between Los Angeles and Mono Lake remains a work in progress,” McQuilkin said, “and the current drought isn’t helping.” The DWP says the reductions in water deliveries have left water in the Mono Basin to support its environmental projects. “The result of our work is significant,” the DWP said in an emailed statement. “Mono Lake and its tributaries now offer abundant resources for the unique water birds nesting on shore, and a healthy environment for the plants and fish to thrive.” The department also plans to begin a $50 million project on the spillway of Grant Lake Reservoir on Rush Creek, which it says will increase stream flows in wet years. If the drought persists through this runoff year, Perez said, the DWP will probably be permitted to export the same limited quantity of water next year. If the lake continues to

decline in future years below a lower threshold of 6,377 feet, Perez said, “our exports would be essentially turned off from Mono Basin.” The water from Mono Basin represents a small portion of the water the DWP transports through the Los Angeles Aqueduct. According to DWP figures, 48% of the city’s water between 2016 and 2020 came via the aqueduct from the Eastern Sierra. The city purchased 41% from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, including 35% from the Bay Delta and 6% from the Colorado River. The remainder included 9% groundwater and 2% recycled water. City officials have laid out goals for decreasing L.A.’s reliance on imported water supplies and expanding local supplies, including recycling more wastewater, capturing more storm water and purifying contaminated groundwater so it can be pumped and used. But the DWP says local water supplies cannot entirely replace imported water. When the department faces cutbacks on the L.A. Aqueduct, the city typically secures water from the Colorado River Aqueduct and the State Water Project to supplement its supplies. But managers of water agencies expect to receive just 5% of their full allocations from the Bay Delta via the State Water Project this year, and the Colorado River is also in a severe shortage, with reservoirs continuing to decline. Gov. Gavin Newsom has called on Californians to voluntarily reduce water use 15%, and state officials have urged residents to step up conservation efforts.

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Panda cub Tai Shan cavorts at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., in March 2006. He is now in China, as part of a lending and breeding program.

National Zoo marks 50 years of fascination with giant pandas The Washington Post

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he giant panda cub, soon to be named Tai Shan, was a month old. At the National Zoo, his mother, Mei Xiang, was leaving him alone for longer periods of time. And the keepers saw a chance to sneak in, and grab the cub for a quick medical checkup. No one had laid hands on him since his birth had electrified Washington on July 9, 2005. The zoo had never had a cub survive more than a few days. Now, for the first time, someone would get to pick one up. “I wanted to be that person,” veteran keeper Laurie Thompson recalled. With Mei Xiang locked outdoors for a moment, Thompson, who had been caring for giant pandas for a decade, entered the compound. “I reached down and picked him up and he made this little squeal,” she said. It was unforgettable, she recalled last week. He weighed 1.8 pounds. As Thompson spoke, the zoo was preparing to celebrate the dawn of its giant panda era on April 16, 1972 – 50 years ago Saturday – and the start of a half-century of Pandamania Washingtonia. It has been a joyous affliction. Millions of people have seen the popular animals. President Richard M. Nixon and others have mused over panda sex. Benefactors have given money. Panda fans have rejoiced at the births of cubs, mourned the deaths and wept over the departures. Friendships have been made among the faithful. Romances have blossomed. In 2010, a man proposed to his girlfriend in the snow outside the panda compound. Panda images have adorned, among other things, Washington’s Metro subway cards, T-shirts, neck ties, kites, pajamas, bedroom slippers, gigantic airliners and pandemic masks. Photographers have been obsessed. Frances Nguyen, founder of Pandas

Michael, Lutzky/The Washington Post file (2002)

Mei Xiang, left, and Tian Tian munch away on bamboo in January 2002, a little more than a year after arriving at the National Zoo. The pandas weren’t a gift from China, they were a loan at a cost of $1 million per year. Unlimited, a photo-sharing website, once said she might take 1,500 panda pictures in a day. “You don’t know why,” she said. “It’s like magic.” Anniversary festivities are scheduled Saturday, Sunday and Monday at the zoo. The 131-year-old zoo is home to three of the beloved animals: Mei Xiang, a 23-yearold female; Tian Tian, a 24-year-old male; and Xiao Qi Ji, a 1-year-old male. The zoo has had five other giant pandas since 1972. Two – Ling-Ling, a female, and Hsing-Hsing, a male – are deceased. Tai Shan, Bao Bao, a female, and Bei Bei, a male – all born in Washington – have been sent to China as part of a lending and breeding program. China owns and leases all giant pandas in U.S. zoos. The zoo’s giant panda story began in February 1972, when Nixon and first lady Pat Nixon made their historic Cold War visit to communist China. Although bitter foes of the United States, the Chinese went out of their way to be gracious hosts to the American delegation. China had previously used gifts of giant pandas as overtures to countries like the Soviet Union and North Korea. And at a banquet on Feb. 21, when Pat Nixon remarked on the panda-

themed label on a tin of Chinese cigarettes, Premier Zhou Enlai said: “I’ll give you some.” “Cigarettes?” the first lady asked. “No,” Zhou said. “Pandas.” Eight weeks later, LingLing and Hsing-Hsing arrived before dawn under tight security at Andrews Air Force Base in suburban Maryland and were quietly transported to the zoo. They were both about 18 months old. And when they made their public debut the next weekend, 20,000 people came to see them. “New Pandas Melt Hearts,” one newspaper headline read. When the pair got older, the zoo tried to breed them. Ling-Ling bore several cubs, including a set of twins. But all were either stillborn or died soon after birth. Then, in 1992, LingLing died suddenly. Two years later, Thompson, 51, the zoo’s longest-serving giant panda keeper, started working there, and wound up caring for the famous but aging Hsing-Hsing. “He was a really interesting animal,” with big, fluffy “Mickey Mouse” ears, she said at the zoo last week. “He was very charismatic,” she said. “He was older, but he was very sweet. . . . You just sort of fell in love with the species, and how different

and unique they were.” “And as he started developing some health issues, I got chosen to be one of the core group of keepers that was going to stay and be very pandafocused with him and his illness,” she said. With kidney issues and arthritis, he declined over about six months, she said. At one point he wouldn’t take his arthritis medicine. The keepers had discovered that he liked the blueberry muffins from the Starbucks across the street from the zoo, she said. So he was given his medicine inside a blueberry muffin, she said. Finally, his suffering was so apparent that zoo experts realized he should be euthanized. Over Thanksgiving 1999, Thompson and other keepers were called in to say goodbye. After HsingHsing was anesthetized, they were able to enter the enclosure and touch him. “I was sad,” she said. “But I think I had done most of the grieving before.” Hsing-Hsing, the last link to the great 1972 China breakthrough and the zoo’s only remaining giant panda, was euthanized on Nov. 28. Thompson lamented that he and LingLing never had cubs that survived. Ling-Ling and HsingHsing were gifts, she noted, unlike subsequent

giant pandas, including cubs born here, which are essentially on loan from China. (Cubs born here all go to China after the age of 4.) Had any of LingLing’s cubs survived, she said, “they would have been ours.” All three of the zoo’s giant pandas are likely to go China next year: the adults because they are elderly, and the cub, in part, because he will be near breeding age, a zoo spokeswoman said. The zoo said it has cordial relations with its Chinese counterparts and hopes that China would be amenable to sending more giant pandas. Indeed, a year after Hsing-Hsing died, China sent the zoo Tian Tian, then 3, and Mei Xiang, then 2, on a 10-year, $10 million lease. They arrived Dec. 6, 2000, at Dulles International Airport in Virginia and got a police escort into the city. Thompson was present when they arrived at the zoo. She peeked into the travel crate bearing Tian Tian. “He was just sound asleep,” she said. “I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, this guy is awesome. After all this, he’s sleeping in his crate.’ “ (To this day, she said, he is her favorite.) “It was super exciting,” she said. “Just to get the chance to learn about

younger pandas. . . . I’d only seen this old panda . . . at the end of his life. And now I got to work with 2and 3-year-olds.” And a few years later it was time to try breeding them. Starting in 2002, natural breeding and artificial insemination were attempted without success. In 2005, after natural breeding fizzled again, Mei was artificially inseminated with Tian’s sperm on March 11. For months it was not clear whether Mei was actually pregnant. Giant pandas can exhibit signs of pregnancy even if they are not pregnant. But at 3:41 a.m. on July 9, squeals were heard from the panda enclosure. A zookeeper shouted over the phone to a superior: “There’s a cub! There’s a cub!” Thompson was called at home. “Obviously, I jumped out of bed,” she recalled. Tai Shan had arrived. “The most exciting thing ever,” she said. “We’ve now had several cubs and they’re all unique. But that first cub for us, I mean there was no excitement like that.” “It was the beginning” she said. A new wave of panda mania was breaking – a happy phenomenon that has ebbed and surged for 50 years.

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ave you noticed that every two years political candidates flood your mailboxes and phones with messages soliciting donations? Do they knock on your doors asking for your vote, say they want to represent you, and as soon as they get elected your input is no longer required or desired? Welcome to the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board where the superintendent is the boss and board members think they are merely ceremonial figures. School board members are elected by the public, or appointed, to represent the public. They have only one employee, the superintendent. Ana Petero Unfortunately, the majority of the FSUSD Governing Board has decided they work for the superintendent. In fact, board member Craig Wilson publicly declared that the board is a “rubber-stamp.” Additionally, in a letter, Wilson wrote, “I’ve since learned that [the Board] is very much like a clique. And Kris is a key part of that. The clique won’t respect you until they feel you respect them, and that takes time to accept the way they do things . . .” I felt like a character in “Mean Girls.” Essentially, Superintendent Corey dictates to her bosses and they acquiesce – what Corey wants, Corey gets. No questions asked. Dare to ask questions and you are given a partial answer, a non-answer or no answer at all. For example, according to the Williams Act, students are required to have equal access to instructional materials. Earlier in the year, a student who did not have the supplies to complete a test lodged a complaint. When the superintendent was asked why, their response was that the teacher opted not to provide the student with the supplies. However, the teacher didn’t have the supplies to give to the student. How can a teacher choose not to provide supplies they don’t even have? More recently, one of the superintendent’s staff acknowledged the fact that the district obfuscates when board members ask questions on items that are placed on the agenda. They told me, “I deliberately do not answer your questions, which must be a source of frustration to you.” Immensely. How is one expected to make informed decisions when answers are unrelated to the questions – on purpose? Two weeks ago, I asked Superintendent Corey why musical instruments assigned to students at Tolenas Academy of Music and Media were in storage at a different school. How do students practice with instruments they don’t have? I have yet to receive an answer. Finally, this board operates in a silo. That is, board members are expected to refer only to the superintendent for information and inquiries. If a board member would like an item placed on the agenda, “the Superintendent has the responsibility to inform the Board if requests have the potential to divert resources from approved goals and/or projects.” In other words, the superintendent dictates what’s on the agenda then provides incomplete answers, non-answers or no answers. Consequently, it becomes challenging to make objective decisions that benefit students. The icing on the cake is that FSUSD board members are discouraged from engaging with the public even though we “serve as a representative of the district’s families and community.” In order to be an effective representative of families and community, I conduct office hours for community members to voice their concerns. Upon learning of my office hours, former board President Jonathan Richardson promptly called to tell me, at the behest of the superintendent, that I should not hold office hours. On April 4, Superintendent Corey texted the entire board stating that, “Board Member Petero gathers parent concerns and prepares to be the voice of parents.” To be clear, it was an accusation not a compliment. If community members with concerns have exhausted every remedy from teacher to principal to superintendent, their only other recourse is the Governing Board. Unfortunately, according to board rules, board members “shall refrain from soliciting and/or organizing public comment.” How does a public representative make informed, objective decisions when they are expected to rely only on their employee who is evasive, obstructive and uncooperative? FSUSD Governing Board needs to remember for whom we work: district families and community. To quote New England Patriots’ coach, Bill Belichick, “Do your job.” Ana Petero is a member of the Fairfield-Suisun School District Board of Trustees.

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All this mess was planned to destroy Trumps plans! Let’s do a look back to 2020: “Making America Great Again.” Entering the year we had record job growth, the lowest unemployment and an economy ramping up to record levels. We became energy independent and made it affordable globally. Four peace agreements signed, sealed and delivered and no Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump. New trade agreements went into effect, beginning Jan. 1, 2020, with Japan. China signed on Jan. 15, 2020. The USMCA was signed into law on Jan. 28, 2020. On Jan. 31, the U.K. officially exits the EU and on Feb. 27 the U.S and the U.K. line up a massive trade agreement. On Feb. 25, the U.S and India move toward a free trade agreement. All of these agreements would have made America even greater. Then it happened. The pandemic of pandemics struck and the U.N. globalists’ wrecking ball went into effect. There are two forces at work: The United Nations Marxist New World Order (NWO) and Trump’s America. Global economies went into a tailspin and Trump’s Make America Great Again came to a screeching halt. I refuse to revisit Dr. Anthony Fauci’s mixed messaging. It took two years to claw our way out of this massive hole only for the Biden NWO (his words not mine) administration

to clobber us again with an energy crisis that I refer to as phase two of the plan-demic. Skyrocketing energy prices cause everything in the economy to cost more. They’re putting the brakes on again, pushing their Green New Deal. Phase three, the war in Ukraine will result in a global grain strain and food shortages for both humans and livestock. They said it, Joe Biden our Build Back Better president and the NWO. If it all looks like it was engineered from the get-go, it’s because it was. From the Robert Mueller investigation to the two impeachments. Trump’s America just stood in their way. Hank Schwarzbach Fairfield

Very concerned petition issues being ignored I am a private citizen who is a certified domestic violence counselor who carries the obligation of being a mandatory reporter for abuse in various communities. I was sent the following information regarding a petition circulated within our community and initiated by a student. It is rare when we see activism at this level these days that is thoughtful and exhibited the scholarship that we as adults complain is missing. My question is this: Have you as a

patron of the school district that elects its leadership heard, or at least become concerned that the voice of this young person has fallen on deaf ears, ignored or is swept under the rug? I have been told there are some school administrators who have expressed doubt that parents would even support their own child, but you have to ask the question, why would a school administrator think that? And if it is the case, what have they done to advocate for a child in spite of the lack of parental involvement? To view the petition, visit www. change.org/p/vusd-justicefor-wood-students-0bfd45815f31-41e6-8f12-5dacc614da2c. As a parent, grandparent and great-grandparent, I cannot believe after reading what is written above by this student it is not getting the attention of parents, or at least there is not some kind of forum to lay to rest the issues raised in this experience by a student. I’m new to this community and I can say from experience the community I came from, and the media after becoming aware of such allegations, would be asking some hard questions. When I see these allegations and the words used here like “belittled,” “forced” and “school shooting,” my antennas go up and I get curious, I just wonder if this community is insensitive to these kinds of concerns. Is this cry of a child heard or ignored? The Rev. Morris A. Curry Jr. Vacaville

COMMENTARY

Superbugs are a major threat; Washington should prioritize antibiotic development now Nicholos Joseph CHICAGO TRIBUNE

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e don’t know when the next pandemic will strike. But we have a good idea of where it’ll start – in hospitals. Bacteria and fungi are constantly evolving and growing more and more resilient to the antibiotics we use to treat them. These “superbugs” will eventually mutate to resist even our last-line-of-defense treatments. When that happens, these microscopic killers could spread from room to room within hospitals and eventually out into the world. Today, these “superbugs” – resistant to the most potent treatments we have – pose a threat during procedures ranging from organ transplants to routine childbirth. And the problem continues to grow at a pace faster than we can innovate. Even minor scrapes and cuts could ultimately prove fatal if we do not act now. Today, antibiotic resistance kills more people around the world than HIV or malaria. If left unaddressed, superbugs are on track to kill a staggering 10 million people annually by 2050, unless scientists develop new and improved treatments that keep pace with these ever-evolving microbes. Thankfully, we can take steps now to avert this catastrophe – and the unfathomable human and financial toll it would cause – by smartly spending money to spur the creation of those new treatments. As a final-year student at Harvard Medical School, I’ve done my fair share of hospital rotations, and I’ve seen the threat posed by superbugs up-close. I helped care for a liver transplant recipient, H, who developed a bacterial infection about a week after his surgery. This wasn’t a surprise; transplant recipients are severely immunocompromised after their operations, and about 1 in 2 liver recipients will develop an infection within two weeks of their transplant. We treated H in a hospital isolation unit, initially with the usual antibiotic

regimen. When he didn’t seem to be getting better, we tried more and more potent combinations, eventually reaching the most powerful antibiotics available. Yet, after about 100 days, his body, despite the assistance of our full arsenal of antibiotics, lost the battle. Antibiotics aren’t as effective as they once were because whenever we administer these treatments, some microbes inevitably survive. These “superbugs,” immune to many of our medicines, then reproduce. This is basic science. And it’s why doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health care workers know not to overprescribe antibiotics. Every dose of amoxicillin or doxycycline we administer brings these invaluable therapies one step closer to obsolescence. The superbug threat has always been frightening. But because of the millions of secondary infections Covid-19 patients developed over the last two years, antimicrobial resistance is also now accelerating. The greatest obstacle to defeating antimicrobial-resistant infections today is not biological, but rather, economic. The average cost of developing a new drug is $2.6 billion. Pharmaceutical companies typically make those huge upfront research investments because they know that, if they’re successful, they can recoup their investment dollars and earn a return from selling large volumes of the drug. Unfortunately, this business model doesn’t work for antibiotics. They are purposefully prescribed as infrequently as possible, and usually for just a few days, rather than for months or years. Ironically, the more effective antibiotics are at curing people, the less profitable they become. That Catch-22 helps explain why only one new class of antimicrobials has come to market in more than 35 years, and why so many smaller antibiotics companies have gone bankrupt. There just isn’t sufficient economic incentive to innovate in this

space, and this must change now. Ultimately, the war against superbugs won’t be won just in a lab but rather in Washington. Our leaders could spur this much-needed research and development by changing the economics of antibiotics. One of the most promising current legislative measures in this arena is the PASTEUR Act, a bipartisan bill that would create a new subscription payment structure for antibiotic drugs. Essentially, the government would pay a recurring fee for unlimited access to a company’s advanced antibiotics. Research companies could then focus on science, instead of sales. Suddenly, creating advanced antimicrobials that’d be held in reserve – to be deployed only in true emergencies – could be just as financially viable as inventing mass-market treatments for chronic diseases such as cancer or high blood pressure. Of course, the PASTEUR Act isn’t cost-free. We’re going to have to spend money on the fight against superbugs, whether proactively or reactively. The question we must ask is: Do we judiciously spend billions upfront to develop effective new treatments, or do our leaders let this opportunity pass, instead saddling future taxpayers with the costs – trillions of dollars and millions of human lives – brought about by rampant, uncontrolled superbugs bringing our entire medical system to the brink of collapse? To me, the answer is clear: Incentivize innovation now to avoid the massive toll this will take in the future. As a medical student in the midst of the pandemic, my experiences led me to emergency medicine as my chosen specialty. And bipartisan reforms, like the PASTEUR Act, will help ensure that as an emergency room doctor, I’ll have the tools available to help my future patients ward off avoidable, life-threatening infections. Nicholos Joseph is a fourth-year student and class president at Harvard Medical School.

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Crime logs Fairfield

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 3:31 a.m. — Battery, 2200 block of WOOLNER AVENUE 4:44 a.m. — Prowler, 2300 block of WHITTIER PLACE 7:19 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1300 block of HOLIDAY LANE 9:16 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1400 block of KANSAS STREET 9:19 a.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 3000 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 10:44 a.m. — Vandalism, 2400 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 12:43 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 3000 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 1:03 p.m. — Vandalism, 2500 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 2:09 p.m. — Vandalism, 700 block of TEXAS STREET 2:38 p.m. — Vehicle theft, 1700 block of FILLMORE STREET 2:47 p.m. — Vehicle theft, 800 block of BECK AVENUE 3:03 p.m. — Forgery, 4400 block of CENTRAL PLACE 3:23 p.m. — Forgery, 1000 block of MISSOURI STREET 3:32 p.m. — Residential burglary, 3400 block of ASTORIA CIRCLE 4:21 p.m. — Drunken driving, 1300 block of CROWLEY LANE 4:23 p.m. — Trespassing, MINNESOTA STREET 4:26 p.m. — Fight with a weapon, 2400 block of WATERMAN BOULEVARD 4:33 p.m. — Vandalism, 600 block of CEMENT HILL ROAD 5:41 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 9100 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 6:13 p.m. — Vandalism, 1700 block of WEST TEXAS STREET 9:29 p.m. — Battery, 1900 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET

FRIDAY APRIL 15 1:42 a.m. - Commercial burglary, 1500 block of HOLIDAY LANE 2:24 a.m. - Shots fired, 300 block of WISCONSIN STREET 8:34 a.m. - Vehicle burglary, 1000 block of HORIZON DRIVE

Ukraine From Page One known as Donbas and the southern cities that provide crucial access to the Black Sea and beyond. But the latest barrage demonstrated that Russia is still capable of wreaking destruction well beyond where its forces are situated or have recently vacated, such as the capital of Kyiv and its suburbs. Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, who met with Russian Presi-

Easter From Page One started this with the idea that people don’t know their neighbors anymore. You get home and pull into your garage but don’t ever take the time to talk with your neighbors.” The event gives neighbors time to be neighborly with free hot dogs, and icy cones along with popcorn and a couple of bounce houses. Since 2011, the church has hosted an Easter Egg hunt for the kids bringing out upwards of 1,000 people. On Saturday the rain put a damper on those numbers but it was still about a hundred or so people.

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9:42 a.m. - Grand theft, 200 block of LARKSPUR LANE 10:30 a.m. - Grand theft, 800 block of EAST TABOR AVENUE 11:34 a.m. - Battery, 5300 block of GRAMERCY CIRCLE 11:36 a.m. - Battery, 1100 block of UNION AVENUE 11:56 a.m. - Battery, 400 block of UNION AVENUE 12:24 p.m. - Trespassing, LUGO DRIVE 12:39 p.m. - Vehicle theft, PIERCE STREET 12:44 p.m. - Trespassing, 200 block of SANTA CRUZ DRIVE 12:56 p.m. - Vehicle theft, 1300 block of WEST TEXAS STREET 1:36 p.m. - Grand theft, 900 block of EAST ATLANTIC AVENUE 1:48 p.m. - Assault with a deadly weapon, EASTBOUND AIR BASE PARKWAY 3:12 p.m. - Reckless driver, CLAY BANK ROAD 5:20 p.m. - Vehicle theft, 1900 block of GRANDE CIRCLE 5:47 p.m. - Trespassing, 1900 block of GRANDE CIRCLE 6:49 p.m. - Shooting into a dwelling, 700 block of REDWOOD COURT 7:22 p.m. - Battery, 2700 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 8:21 p.m. - Forgery, 1600 block of GATEWAY BOULEVARD 10:03 p.m. - Vehicle burglary, 1200 block of CIVIC CENTER DRIVE 10:26 p.m. - Drunken driving, 1300 block of CROWLEY LANE 10:30 p.m. - Shooting into a dwelling, 700 block of WESTPORT COURT 11:49 p.m. - Rape, 1000 block of WEBSTER STREET

Suisun City THURSDAY APRIL 14 7:20 p.m. — Reckless driver, QUITO COURT

FRIDAY APRIL 15 3:58 p.m. - Fraud, 800 block of EMPEROR DRIVE 11:21 p.m. - Vehicle theft, 800 block of BLUE BILL WAY

dent Vladimir Putin this week, said in an interview to air on Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that Putin “believes he is winning” the war. Russia appeared to be on the verge of capturing the devastated port city of Mariupol, which a regional leader mourned had been “wiped off the face of the earth.” According to a top Russian military official, the only remaining area under Ukrainian forces was the Azovstal steel plant, one of the largest metallurgical factories in Europe. “People still aren’t comfortable with the Covid issue,” Wurz said. “We didn’t do the egg hunt for the last two years so its kind of a guess how many will turn out later in the afternoon. We have plenty of eggs.” Heather Robbins of Fairfield watched her little girl, Allie Robbins, 3, slide down the bounce house. Dressed in Spring colors, they were both excited to be out. “This is our first time here,” said Heather. “We will color eggs later this afternoon.” They have plans for Sunday with an Easter hunt at home with those colored eggs hidden around the house along with an Easter dinner. “It is going to be a fun day,” Heather said.

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its aircraft, from fiscal year 2018-19 to fiscal year 2020-21, due to an average of 110 wildlife strikes during each of those years. Wildlife includes birds and land animals. “The Air Force manages this process through each installation’s Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Team. The goal is a reduction in the threat of the bird/wildlife hazards before a strike could even occur. In turn, we are not only mitigating damage to aircraft, but mitigating loss of aircraft or even aircrew,” Maj. Amanda Farr, with the 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Office, noted in an email. “At Travis AFB, we have an interagency agreement with U.S. Department of Agriculture where they provide two wildlife biologists,” she added. “The primary role of the wildlife biologist on the airfield is to mitigate the hazard of wildlife strike by non-lethal measures of engagement, thus minimizing the overall loss of wildlife while providing maximum safety to flight. Additionally, our aircrew are not only advised of optimal flying windows based on BASH data, but flying operations are not permitted during peak time periods based on bird migratory patterns. This further ensures safety of flight and minimize threat to the wildlife.”

The risk to smaller aircraft and their pilots, especially those using the Rio Vista Airport because of its location closer to habitat areas, can be greater. That is why the Solano County Airport Land Use Commission is considering amending the land use compatibility plans for the airports that are potentially affected by added habitat projects. That includes looking at the locations, as well as the types and designs of restoration projects, especially in comparison to in-flight aircraft operations. A technical advisory committee is being formed to lead that work. Members of the Airport Commission’s Wildlife Hazard Committee – Dan Sarna, Bruce DuClair and Thomas Randall – could not be reached for comment. Commission Chairman Bill Seiden is an alternate to the committee. In addition to the eight habitat and conservation projects completed since the 1990s, and five since 2014, there are six others at various levels of planning and construction. The Yolo Lower Ranch in the Yolo Bypass and Peterson Ranch in Cache Slough are under construction. Both are in the Delta Plan Habitat Priority Area, and both are in the Travis AFB Area of Influence. They are not, however, in the bird strike hazard zone. In fact, none of the proposed

projects are located in the hazard zone. But given the value of the base to Solano County, it is the potential effects of increasing bird populations around Travis that has the county’s attention. Dustin Leno, the assistant director of General Services, oversees the Nut Tree Airport for the county. He is also a pilot. While Leno has never personally experienced a bird strike, he understands the risk, including the possibility of a bird impairing a pilot’s vision by hitting the windshield, or even breaking through the windshield. “It really depends where it strikes the aircraft,” Leno said. “I would think it is a bigger issue with jet aircraft . . . because they are moving faster so there would be more force,” he added. Box agrees with that assessment on jet planes. He also noted that there is some air space that is restricted, especially those areas controlled by NOAA, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. Pilots often have to fly at higher altitudes to protect birds in those areas. Box said pilots using airports that have traffic control will get announcements when large numbers of birds are in the area, and even at Nut Tree, where there is no control tower, pilots often provide bird reports directly to other pilots. Moreover, not unlike Travis operations, local pilots learn where birds are located, and the times when they are most active – not only during the year, but during the day. That is why Box, who has been flying since he was 13, is more concerned with the increase in private drone activity. As agencies, such as Pacific Gas & Electric and emergency services, use drones more and more, their activity is plotted and some charts are developed to help pilots understand where the activity is taking place.

agreed they had thoughts of self-harm. There are many contributing factors to the mental health of children ranging from the global crisis of the pandemic and the resulting responses from that to academic stresses like grades. Playing to this is the sense of loss and grief many people are experiencing for a variety of reasons. In addition, students are dealing with seeing their parents dealing with job loss, unemployment, housing loss, and food insecurities. This is having a physical impact on students from illness, inactivity, to fear of seeing a doctor because of the costs to just name a few things they looked at as an overview. In 2021 a national emergency in child/adolescent mental health was declared by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Children’s Hospital Association. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey 2021 had some disturbing results. In these findings, the rates of child/adolescent mental health concerns rose steadily between 2010 and 2020. The Covid pandemic revealed and exacerbated childhood mental health issues and there are soaring rates of anxiety, depression, trauma, loneliness and thoughts of suicide in children/adolescents. Solano County has a higher suicide rate than the state average.

Rude Azevedo stated that she had not put a large block of text into the presentation but felt this information was important to share: “During the Covid-19 pandemic, students’ feelings of being connected to school were likely reduced by extensive school closures and transitions to virtual learning. Efforts to improve connectedness to schools, peers, and family are critical to protecting the mental health and well-being of youths, particularly in the context of ongoing pandemic-related stressors. Evidence from previous outbreaks suggests that the pandemic might have long-term consequences for youth mental health and well-being and be associated with potential increases in youth depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, which underscores the urgent need to address mental health needs among youths.” The Travis school district are dealing with these issues daily. They have nine social workers in the district and that is not enough to help. “In fact, there are not enough psychologists, social workers throughout California to help deal with these issues,” she said. Travis schools are watching and monitoring students for mental health crisis issues. So far this year they have 409 referrals to either School Social Worker, A Better Way or Military Family Life Counselor. If they feel it is necessary they will refer students to community resources for

additional support. The number of students screened for Suicidal Ideation Screenings was 178. Solano County operates a Mobile Crisis Unit for schools and a different Mobile Crisis Unit for the community at large. Since July 1, there have 402 calls for both services combined. “We have structures in place to respond,” Rude Azevedo. “But we need to do more.” The district has a tiered system of evaluation and responses ranging from Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) to referrals to the Mobile Crisis Unit to name a few. The school is looking at beefing up its responses with several plans in place including Tier 1 Social Emotional Learning (SEL) - all schools, Tier 1 activities for building social skills, Strategic Tier 2 SEL (Small group support), Grow Social Work Intern Program, Strengthened Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Parent University, Professional Development for Staff, Safety Week and Wellness Centers (more schools). All activities and strategies are incorporated into 2022-2023 LCAP according to Rude Azevedo. Students also reported that they were looking forward to school and were hopeful for their future (Middle School: 83%; High School: 86% and Alt Ed: 95%) The full report can be viewed online at https:// travis.agendaonline.net/ public/Agency.aspx? PublicAgencyID=34.

From Page One and (U.S. Department of Agriculture) have conducted a concerted effort to collect accurate data on wildlife strikes to better understand the scope and nature of the problem. These strike data provide a scientific foundation for management programs to mitigate risk. A major part of collecting the data is providing the general public with an easy way to submit strike reports in a consistent format,” the statement said. The hazard mitigation website can be found at https://wildlife.faa.gov. There is also the FAA’s Wildlife Strike Database online. “Wildlife hazard mitigation is a broad discipline incorporating aspects of one or more of four research areas: 1) habitat management; 2) wildlife dispersal, removal and exclusion; 3) detection/prediction of wildlife movements and behavior so that aircraft can avoid high-risk activities, both temporally and spatially; and 4) enhanced aircraft detection and avoidance by birds through novel aircraft lighting schemes,” the FAA stated. Solano County is located in the Pacific Flyway so there are already thousands of migratory birds that make their way through the area each year, and large populations of resident birds as well. And with the addition of more habitat lands being planned, county officials are concerned that attracting even more birds to the area raises the risk of bird strikes with planes using the area airports. “The big concern is with Travis Air Force Base,” Terry Schmidtbauer, director of the Department of Resource Management, said in a recent interview. The Rio Vista Municipal Airport is also on the county’s radar. Travis Air Force Base has sustained more than $740,000 in damage to

Report From Page One the most part, they felt safe at school with 80% of elementary students responding along with 72% of middle school students, 75% of high school students and Alternative Education students saying 93% of them felt safe in school. The risk factors for mental health issues was illuminating. In elementary school 33% of students felt that they had been bullied or harassed. In middle school the percentage was less with 20%, saying they felt they were bullied and high school it decreased to 11% and for Alternative Education it was 10%. The next couple of questions are what set people back in surprise. Elementary school students responded to the inquiry of “My mental health negatively impacts my daily life,” with 41% saying yes their mental health was impacting daily life. Middle schoolers responded with 41% agreeing with that statement. In high school that percentage went higher to 44% and for Alternative Education it was 39%. Next the question was “I have thoughts of harming myself.” “We did not give this survey to the elementary students,” said Rude Azevedo. Middle school students responded with a total of 16% saying they thought about harming themselves. The high school students responded with 12% and in Alternative Education, 16%

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Renewing faith, or losing it, in the time of Covid Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — One roamed for hours through an oak preserve asking God to speak to her through the silence. Another spent her days in meditation, using each exhale to send relief to her son, who had, by then, slipped out of consciousness. Not long before, a third woman had awakened in the middle of the night to what became a terrifying, recurring dream about descending into hell. Each woman – members of three generations – went through a spiritual journey that had been sparked, sped up or heightened by the pandemic. The last two years have transformed the stability of our families, our jobs and our collective understanding of science and sacrifice. But, for many of us, Covid-19’s reach also rewired something more elemental: our faith. A Pew survey conducted early in the pandemic, found that nearly 3 in 10 Americans said their religious faith had become stronger since the coronavirus outbreak. For others, this time has fundamentally changed their place within their religious traditions or led them to question long-held beliefs altogether – processes of introspection and transfiguration that can be, at once, painful and deeply fruitful. “Suffering,” one of the women said, “sometimes forces us to look at the gold mine we’re sitting on.”

The pastor During the first fall of the pandemic, as she was clawing her way through a blinding depression, Esther Loewen told her wife, Paige, something she’d long feared would end both her marriage and her career as a SeventhDay Adventist pastor. “I’m afraid I might be trans.” They sobbed and hugged and Paige made a promise: “I’m not going anywhere.” A few months later, Loewen emailed her mother to explain that the person she’d long thought of as her eldest son was, in fact, her daughter. Her new name was Esther Elizabeth. The revelation was hard for her mother. But Loewen, now 40, said her mother has come far in a short time, switching from using her deadname to “Elle,” a short version of her new middle name. Next, Loewen and her wife told their two sons, then 9 and 6, who quickly settled on a nickname of their own: Mapa. In many ways, she said, the pandemic shutdowns provided the framework she needed to come out. For the first time ever, she was isolated from the social pressures and fears that had prevented her from transitioning. From her home in Redlands, she connected with other transgender Christians in Zoom support groups, which provided some relief from the bonedeep exhaustion that had come with pastoring a congregation with split views on masking and other Covid-19 safety measures. Loewen knew her denomination had a longstanding record of barring LGBTQ people from church leadership, but because she was preaching remotely at the time, she’d felt comfortable to begin growing out her hair, keeping her beard closely cropped and painting her toenails. But she hadn’t yet decided whether to take hormones. Before she took that

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Religious studies professor Fran Grace leads a meditation Zoom session at University of Redlands, Dec. 8, 2021. step, she wanted to hear a blessing from God – and it finally came in January 2021 while at a retreat for church leaders at an oak preserve in Yucaipa. During several hours of solitude, she prayed – “What do you want to tell me today?” – then she rounded a corner and saw hundreds of monarch butterflies. Like many trans people, she sees the caterpillar-tobutterfly transition as a beautiful analogy and, in that moment, she burst into laughter and then tears. “It shifted from being like, ‘Can I do this?’” she said, “to ‘I have to do this in order to be faithful to God.’” It felt just as clear as the calling, years earlier, to a life of ministry – a vocation born out of the faith she’d clung to as a teenager after surviving a house fire that killed her younger brother. It was a job she loved dearly, but also one that often made her think about privacy and secrecy. “Don’t put your trash in the can out front,” an older pastor once had advised her, explaining that church members had interrogated him after finding an empty carton of ice cream, which would be off-limits to the strictest Adventists, who are vegan. She wouldn’t lie outright, but Loewen decided that church members didn’t need to know everything about her private life, including the time she wrote a letter to a friend, who is a lesbian, telling her she was loved by God exactly as she was and that the church was wrong on this issue. She never dared say such a thing publicly, a reality that made her feel complicit then and guilty now. She sometimes thinks about times she sat around boardroom tables, listening to church leaders say hurtful, exclusionary things and didn’t speak up. And yet, she tries to welcome God’s grace, understanding that deep down, even then, she knew she was trans. Last summer, as her depression deepened, she sat down with fellow church leaders and told them she was trans. She desperately hoped she could keep her job, she told them, suggesting they move her to a church in a more liberal area. The leaders handled the situation about as generously as they could have given church rules, she said, but it was clear she had to resign. It was one of the heaviest losses of her life, she said, but still she feels closer to God than ever. On a recent afternoon, Loewen, who is studying to become a therapist, picked up her younger son from school and took

him to a park. A little girl on the swing next to him looked over at Loewen and then turned to her grandmother. “What’s wrong with that lady?” Her son turned confidently toward the girl. “She’s transgender and she’s my Mapa.”

The ‘exvangelical’ One day, when she was 9, Hasasha HasulubeGeorge recalls sitting on her bed sobbing. “I’m such a bad girl,” she’d written in her journal. She can’t remember what she got in trouble for that day – forgetting to clean her room, perhaps. But she vividly recalls her mother assuring her that if she asked Jesus into her heart, he would help her. So she prayed and relief washed over her. By 12, she had pored through the Bible and soon after she read “I Kissed Dating Goodbye,” a purity culture classic during the early aughts. She proudly wore a silver promise ring inscribed with “True Love Waits” and woke up early on schooldays to pray. And yet, a countervailing force buffeted her spiritual life: a dawning awareness that her family’s racial identity – her father

tians, it filled her with dread. What if she never tried to convert them and they died? Going to hell, she’d learned, was like getting stuck in a dark cave, separated from God for eternity and surrounded by deafening silence. It was that same image that had haunted her dreams during the first summer of the pandemic. By then, her thenfiancé, Hunter George, whom she’d met in college in Indiana, had been laid off from his job at a nonprofit and the cleaning job she had lined up after graduation fell through. The couple moved into Hunter’s parents’ basement in Rochester, New York. She could almost always hear Fox News on the TV upstairs, with rotating headlines about the impending presidential election and mask mandates, or talking heads framing the social justice protests after the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd only in the context of property damage. Family members sent her and Hunter, who is white, emails suggesting that Black Lives Matter was against God and President Donald Trump was ordained by the Lord. That’s when the night-

she knew she couldn’t be upfront about that. She was trying to hold onto the final shreds of her faith until her wedding day in September 2020. “My farewell party to my old life,” she came to think of it. Soon after, she started having conversations, sometimes painful ones, with friends and family about her decision. A verse she’d once memorized – “Children, obey your parents in the Lord” – now felt like a dagger. Her mother initially responded with deep fear, she said, but time has softened the situation. Since moving to North Hollywood last summer, the couple have continued to deconstruct their faiths. Hunter has vowed off organized religion and she has begun researching African spiritualism, specifically traditions from her father’s native Uganda. She misses the structure her faith offered – for years, she relied on prayer as a tool to regulate her anxiety – but she has, again, found community in an online book club for fellow “exvangelicals.” While she thinks she probably would have left her faith eventually, she said that watching the trifecta of pandemic-era scenarios play out in 2020 – the “don’t-weara-mask-God-will-protect-you” comments, the evangelical fervor for Trump and the response she saw from many Christians during the social justice protests – both crystallized and sped up her decision. “That pushed me to decide, ‘I’m done.’”

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Hasasha Hasulube-George sits in the courtyard of her apartment in North Hollywood, Nov. 20, 2021. is Black, her mother white – set them apart from the rest of their worship community in suburban Chicago. Hasulube-George, now 24, recalls a church picnic where members of their congregation repeatedly told her brothers to only take what they could eat and not go back for seconds. They said nothing to the other teenagers in line, who were white. So often, she said, conversations about race in white, evangelical circles – when they happened at all – quickly pivoted to the same line: “One day we’ll all go to Heaven and color will not matter.” Still, she found deep community among fellow believers. When she thought about her few friends who weren’t Chris-

mares started. Like Arbery, who was shot to death by a white man while out for a jog, in her dreams Hasulube-George would be running when someone, often a neighbor, would shoot her dead. She’d then descend into the quietcave version of hell and be trapped there until she woke up in a panic. She told Hunter she needed to get rid of her Bible. She couldn’t stop thinking about verses she’d underlined years earlier that she now felt condemned by. He understood. In the weeks that followed, she remembers sitting on Zoom calls for Christian premarital counseling with a longtime mentor and thinking it felt like a farce. She and Hunter were actively trying to get pregnant, but

Fran Grace clearly remembers the origin point of a twisting spiritual pathway that has helped guide her through the pandemic. It was four decades ago and her high school English teacher was reading aloud from “The Scarlet Letter.” Only halflistening to Nathaniel Hawthorne’s tale of sin and repentance, she saw a pillar of light slice down, as if piercing through the ceiling, and felt as if she melted into the incandescence. She interpreted it, at first, as a sign that something infinitely loving existed inside of her. But the revelation calcified into fear after her mother took her to see the pastor of a small Protestant church in her Florida town. “You’ve got the devil inside you, young lady,” he proclaimed. Now, further along in a journey that has included

joining and leaving a fundamentalist Christian church, divorcing her husband, falling in love with a woman for the first time, drinking herself to near-death, finding sobriety and traveling to study world religions, Grace – a professor of religious studies at the University of Redlands – looks back fondly on that day in high school as the start of a lifelong quest that has buoyed her during the hardest times in her life. At the tail end of last summer, Peter Boyko – her partner Diane Eller-Boyko’s son, who’d she’d come to think of as her own – was hospitalized with Covid-19. Before long, the 29-yearold father of three was struggling to breathe. Restricted from frequent visits, Grace and Eller-Boyko, who both follow the Sufi path, dug into spiritual tools they’d long relied on: meditation, dream work and paying attention to small signs. Soon after Peter died, a letter addressed to him showed up at the couple’s home. The note from a children’s charity included a line about accepting people just as they are – a trait that was exceptionally true of Peter. It was a hint, Grace believed, from the inner world. She felt more tuned into the kindness of others, often reflecting on the proverb about how suffering often points us to the goldmine beneath us. And as the pandemic lingers, she has tried to help others find that spiritual gold. One Wednesday in December, Grace, 57, sat cross-legged in front of a camera inside the Meditation Room, an airy, carpeted space adjacent to her office at the University of Redlands. For years, Grace has led free, weekly meditation sessions for students and other members of the community and although she’d returned in person by December, most of the attendees were still joining virtually. One by one, their smiling faces popped up in small squares as they joined from San Diego, Tucson, Canada. Grace asked everyone to close their eyes. “Relax, relax, relax,” she guided them. Sense your right leg, she said, and then your left. Let your belly fall open and relax the muscles in your throat. Open your heart and offer yourself in service to others. Think of a stranger and send them love. Later, they went around the virtual circle, sharing about their weeks and whom they had selected as their “stranger” while meditating. A 91-year-old from San Diego had thought of the volunteer who drove her to a dentist appointment a few days earlier. An Iowa State University student pictured the cafeteria employee who handed her ice cream on her birthday. A Presbyterian minister recalled a man on death row at San Quentin who had started as a pen pal and became a close friend; during the meditation, the minister said, she had prayed for the women he killed. “Wow,” Grace whispered. When it was his turn to share, a man from British Columbia, who was sitting cross-legged on his floor, told the group that his father had died a week earlier. He began to cry, resting his forehead on the ground. Grace closed her eyes. As she inhaled, she focused on breathing in his suffering. With her exhale, she sent out hope.

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he new East Wing drama, “The First Lady,” exists to illustrate a fact most of us intuitively know: The women asked to play hostess, decorator, fashion plate and champion for unobjectionable causes as part of each administration’s political theater tend to be much more interesting and complicated than the manicured images they project. That’s certainly the case for the trio of FLOTUSes whose lives are dramatized by the 10-part debut season of Showtime’s anthology series: Eleanor Roosevelt (played by Gillian Anderson), Betty Ford (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Michelle Obama (Viola Davis). Well-behaved women seldom make history, goes the Second Wave saying – a maxim that extends to the White House. The other reason “The ‘The First Lady’ First Lady” Premieres exists is to garner 9 p.m. Sunday awards attention. Showtime So while it celebrates women who break the mold, the show itself is deeply – and dispiritingly – conventional. Created by Aaron Cooley, the decade-hopping drama seeks to inspire while lingering, sometimes morbidly so, on tragedy via countless flashbacks, never once seriously questioning an office that’s not only come under increasing fire for its retrograde underpinnings, but frequently makes its own protagonists desperately unhappy. Then there’s the unconvincing thesis of the series, stated in a letter from the fictionalized Betty to Michelle: “First ladies and their teams are often the vanguards of social progress in this country” – a liberal fantasy that willfully mistakes the anomalies as the norm. Perhaps it’s because Betty Ford’s story is the least known among the three that her scenes are the most compelling. Sporting a stiff bouffant, Pfeiffer offers the showiest performance – some will deem it the most scenery-chewing – as a disappointed

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larence Williams has been making music with his friends in the group 2nd Planet since forming the Fairfield-based band in 2000. He has no plans of hanging up his guitar any time soon. Williams, 67, will be making a concert appearance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Journey Downtown, 316 Main St., in Vacaville. He will be joined by bassist George Franklin, drummer Mark Edgar and keyboardist Darrell Brogdon as they debut their new album, “Back Down to Earth.” “This will be our first time at Journey,” Williams said. “It’s a huge blessing to work with these musicians who have such different backgrounds but bring it all together. It makes it all worth it.” Williams, a retired copier technician and retail salesman, had an affinity for science fiction entertainment, like “Star Wars,” “Star Trek” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” He also loves Philadelphia musician Dexter Wansel, who has an album titled “Life on Mars.” The 2nd Planet moniker came to become a homage to both the sci-fi genre and to Wansel. “I was just into these space adventures and what not,” he said with a laugh. “It’s kind of starting to become

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reality when you look at what Elon Musk is doing, trying to find a way to survive somewhere else.” “It’s just a name,” he continued. “What does the name Earth, Wind and Fire really mean anyway?” While playing music for years, Williams has also written about it. He did some stories for Bass Frontiers Magazine and has written stories as well as conducted interviews on bass guitar pioneer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Larry Graham. He also interviewed bassist Chris Square of the legendary rock band Yes. On stage, the Fairfield native’s past accomplishments, beyond that of 2nd Planet, include a CD release titled “The

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Upside Down Xperience” featuring the smooth jazz title “Ocean Breeze,” which was aired on Sacramento radio stations. Williams said 2nd Planet leans heavy on contemporary and smooth jazz, to go with jazz fusion, rock funk and R&B. They like to play their own arrangements but also mix in covers of other groups, and sometimes “put a new spin on it.” He mentioned that the group has a mellow version of Stevie Wonder’s “Overjoyed” and an instrumental take on The Beatles’ “Come Together.” This year’s collection of musicians join Williams from near and far. Franklin and Edgar provide the vocals. Both men live in the Bay Area. Brogdon has a military background and hails mostly from San Antonio. Williams himself grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, but considers himself from Fairfield after having lived here for more than 20 years now. Williams said all four of them have come from a variety of backgrounds, – worship music to classical to rock – to form the sound they’ve developed for 2nd Planet. The entire set lineup has a wide range of opportunities for its audience. “Our reputation is based on originality and the music we compose,” Williams said. “We’ll play some mellow, nice, easy listening stuff for dinner conversations and once dinner is over and

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hat a depressing descent it’s been for the “Fantastic Beasts” movies, the “Harry Potter” prequel franchise intended to expand the magical world of witches, wizards and muggles spun to life by J.K. Rowling. The first film, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” was an assertion of gentle humanity and diversity set in an appealingly designed 1920s New York. Flappers, magic and cool animals, what’s not to like? But the third installment, “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” arriving four years after the second film, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” is a bafflingly bad project that can only be described as “anti-cinema.” It has all the charm and fun of a

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From left, Jessica Williams, Callum Turner, Fiona Glascott, Dan Fogler, Jude Law and Eddie Redmayne in “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.” contractual obligation, and dares to pose the question: what if an entire movie was gray? Written by J.K. Rowling and frequent “Harry Potter” screenwriter Steve Kloves, directed by David Yates, who helmed the first two ‘Beasties’ and several ‘Potters,’ it’s clear that the powers

that be are trying, hard, to regain the magic of “Potter.” “The Secrets of Dumbledore” has been hampered by scandal and Covid19, and it shows. Embattled actor Johnny Depp, who played big bad Grindelwald, has been replaced See Beasts, Page B3

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former dancer overwhelmed by loneliness, motherhood and a spiraling addiction to alcohol and painkillers in her husband Gerald’s (Aaron Eckhart) nearconstant absence. A moderate Republican who supports abortion rights and the Equal Rights Amendment and pushes her fellow ladies who lunch to read “The Feminine Mystique,” Betty is repeatedly chastised for her outspokenness – including her taboo-breaking discussions of her breast cancer – by Gerald’s wrongheaded aides, Dick Cheney (Rhys Wakefield) and Donald Rumsfeld (Derek Cecil), a Tweedledee and Tweedledum in slacks. The reminder of a pre-Reagan GOP that boasted ideological overlap with the Democrats is welcome, as are the revisits to the national conversation about women’s health that the real-life Ford helped facilitate. Obvious dental prosthetics and an unfortunately mannered turn by Anderson – though less strained than her effortful pantomime of Margaret Thatcher on “The Crown” – distract from a rewriting of Eleanor Roosevelt that’s fairly bold, at least for a mainstream TV series. “The First Lady” foregrounds Eleanor’s silver-spoon loftiness, with several scenes of her younger self (played by Eliza Scanlen) consoled by her uncle and former president Theodore (Jeremy Bobb). Nor does the series shy from the aloofness Eleanor showed her own family, especially her six children, while campaigning tirelessly on behalf of the wretched and the downtrodden. (Her preference for crowds and ideological allies over her blood relations may, in fact, be her most presidential quality.) Biographers have debated for decades the nature of Eleanor Roosevelt’s close friendship with pioneering reporter Lorena Hickok (Lily Rabe), a known lesbian. “The First Lady” posits their relationship as romantic and physically intimate – a midlife blossoming for Eleanor, who considers her husband Franklin (Kiefer Sutherland) closer to a “teammate” than a traditional spouse after his propriety-minded mother Sara (Ellen Burstyn) pressures them to stay together after a particularly painful betrayal on his part. But the steadfast deference that Franklin shows his wife, depicted not entirely persuasively, renders their marriage of convenience surprisingly modern, even easy to root for. In contrast, Eleanor and Lorena’s relationship feels slapdash and underwritten, with

by Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen, who is an improvement, and the only actor who seems to be energized in tackling this material. Writer Rowling has also courted controversy online with her regressive views on gender identity, and co-star Ezra Miller has faced some legal setbacks of his own. The entire film screams of “Covid protocols” too, with characters relegated to running around in front of green screen background and inexplicable settings that limit the number of actors in the frame at each time. None of this excuses how inexplicably bland this film is though. It feels like a bad parody, a shadow of what a film is, not an actual film itself. The color palette is a dreary mud puddle of grays and browns, and there’s no sense of space or geography. It has no weight, no heft, no texture, no color, no sense of magic or wonder in the least. The story itself has no sense of stakes or resonance, and the actors range in affect from lifeless to dutiful to pained. It’s a long two hours and 22 minutes but it flies by simply because there’s no there, there. The plot concerns Grindelwald’s grasps at power in the magical world because he essentially wants to start a race war with the muggles (humans). Set in the 1930s (or thereabouts), the fascist vibes are thick in the air as the motley crew of Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law), magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne), Newt’s brother Theseus (Callum Turner), Hogwarts prof

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Anderson and Rabe sharing less than a nanogram of chemistry. In “The First Lady,” Eleanor fights segregation, secures asylum for dozens of World War II refugees and plays an outsize role in the formation of the United Nations. Some decades later, Betty, too, defies the conventions of upper-class femininity by speaking out about her mastectomy and struggles with addiction. But Michelle Obama’s legacy has yet to be fully written, which may be why, despite Davis’s meticulous mimicry of her character’s tics and movements, her scenes feel the least consequential. Eleanor and Betty eventually win over hearts and minds by testing the limits of a role they never wanted. The series correctly observes that Michelle is under much greater scrutiny than her White predecessors; a rare misstep on the 2008 campaign trail instantly gets the “angry Black woman” label pinned on her. “The First Lady” is convincing enough when it traverses the cracks in the marriage between “Meesh,” as she’s called by her loved ones, and Barack (O.T. Fagbenle) – in Chicago, she finds his politics too idealistic, and in the Oval Office, his tactics overly cautious. There are also tantalizing hints that their approaches to Blackness often diverge; when they meet, she’s a child of the South Side with a bonedeep familiarity with its injustices, while he’s writing a book chronicling his search for his identity. But much of present-

Album From Page B1 they’ve had a few drinks in them we’ll ramp it up.” Williams believes 2nd Planet’s brand of music is just what the country and world needs right now. “It’s nice to take people away from the world and get together with an audience that gets caught up on the music,” Williams said. “We need to bring people together peacefully and we have a very diverse audience. We are cross-generational. It’s like when I was a kid and we would all sit down to watch ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ on television. We would all be engaged with the program.”

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day Michelle’s plotlines are about how she’s told to tamp herself down, most often by her husband’s chief of staff Rahm Emanuel (Michael Aronov) – a realistic scenario, but not exactly riveting TV. Jayme Lawson steals every scene she’s in as the younger Michelle, but even on a show as padded with extraneous incidents as this one, we don’t need to see the future first lady being dissuaded from applying to Princeton by a prejudiced guidance counselor or mistaken for a maid by the mother of a college roommate. Michelle Obama’s time in the White House simply needs more time for it to be satisfyingly narrativized; she has decades yet to finish her story. “The First Lady” owes its eminent watchability to its episodic structure, which organizes each hour by theme: how they fell in love with their husbands, dealt with the pressing issues of the day and, finally, adjusted back to civilian life. (Having been waited on as the first lady for so long, Eleanor, for instance, is confounded by the kitchen appliances in the house she moves into after Franklin’s death.) The throughlines between the women emphasize their similarities, especially in seeing their hopes for a life outside their husbands’ ambitions dashed – and for Eleanor and Michelle, a more serious position in the White House never considered despite their prodigious talents and wealth of knowledge. That’s the central paradox of our veneration

for first ladies: a job well done despite never wanting the responsibility – the cult of wifely self-sacrifice. (If a theoretical first lady confessed to coveting the role, she’d immediately be called a Lady Macbeth.) One has to wonder how much further we’ll have to wait until female politicians – women who want more direct access to power and influence, rather than channeling their desires through an important man – are, on the whole, as beloved as first ladies. For all the lavish production values, Emmy-baiting performances and quasi-feminist cheerleading of a series like “The First Lady,” there’s something abidingly desultory about a series premise that, rather than interrogating a brutal system, salutes the few women who endured it by carving out exceptions for themselves. But then again, what’s more American than that?

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Lally Hicks (Jessica Williams), and muggle baker Jacob (Dan Fogler) set out to foil Grindelwald’s plans by confusing his visions of the future. Does the plan work? Not really, but honestly, who’s to say? After all the running around they still end up at some rigged election in Bhutan (why?) in which a magical creature will select the “pure of heart” to lead the magical world, if anyone still cares. There is nothing of consequence that occurs in this movie, as everyone involved seems to be going through the motions in order to cash a check and fulfill their obligations. The icing on the cake is the audacity of Rowling to offer up a limp critique of authoritarianism, which is built on a foundation of bigotry and hatred for those deemed “other,” when she has used her public platform to dehumanize trans women and sow fear. She might envision herself as Team Dumbledore, who is gay, by the way, but it’s clear she’s merely one of Grindelwald’s lackeys, which is perhaps why the whole film feels so inert and uncommitted. There isn’t any magic to be found in the “Secrets of Dumbledore,” so it’s best if we all move on, pretend like this never happened, and hope that those intended fourth and fifth movies are quietly put out of their misery.

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Some favorite poems about spring, joy, beauty of childhood in the year. / Little boy, / Dear Readers: Full of joy; / Little girl, / Wishing you and your Sweet and small; / Cock families a very happy does crow, / So do you; Easter and Passover / Merry voice, / Infant week. Spring is a time to noise; / Merrily, merrily, get outdoors and play. It to welcome in the year. / is a time for new beginLittle lamb, / Here I am; nings and fresh starts. / Come and lick / My It is a time when the flowers begin to bloom Annie Lane white neck; / Let me pull / Your soft wool; / Let and kittens are born. Dear Annie me kiss / Your soft face; Below are some of my / Merrily, merrily, to welcome favorite poems about spring in the year.” and joy and the innocence and beauty of childhood. “Infant Joy” by William Blake “Spring” by William Blake “I have no name / I am but “Sound the flute! / Now it’s mute! / Bird’s delight, / Day and two days old. – / What shall I call thee? / I happy am / Joy is night, / Nightingale, / In the my name, – / Sweet joy befall dale, / Lark in sky, – / Merrily, thee! / Pretty joy! / Sweet joy / Merrily merrily, to welcome

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but two days old, / Sweet joy I call thee; / Thou dost smile. / I sing the while / Sweet joy befall thee.” “Lines Written in Early Spring” by William Wordsworth “I heard a thousand blended notes, / While in a grove I sate reclined, / In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts / Bring sad thoughts to the mind. / To her fair works did Nature link / The human soul that through me ran; / And much it grieved my heart to think / What man has made of man. / Through primrose tufts, in that green bower, / The periwinkle trailed its wreaths; / And ‘tis my faith that every flower Enjoys the air it breathes. /

The birds around me hopped and played, / Their thoughts I cannot measure: – / But the least motion which they made / It seemed a thrill of pleasure. / The budding twigs spread out their fan, / To catch the breezy air; / And I must think, do all I can, / That there was pleasure there. / If this belief from heaven be sent, / If such be Nature’s holy plan, / Have I not reason to lament / What man has made of man? “The World-Soul” by Ralph Waldo Emerson “Spring still makes spring in the mind / When sixty years are told: / Love wakes anew this throbbing heart, / And we are never old / Over the winter gla-

ciers / I see the summer glow / And through the wind-piled snowdrift / The warm rosebuds below.” “Easter Bunny” by Leanne Guenther “With a hip and a hop – / Easter bunny won’t you stop, / At my house to hide some yummy little eggs. / Then you’ll jump out and run – / Down the street for some fun, / Zippity quick on your fuzzy, furry legs. / To hide treats for the others – / Boys and girls – even mothers, / Treats galore packed in baskets and bright bags!” Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com.

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Today’s birthday Your talent for listening with your whole being makes wonderful music out of your year. People, nature and ideas intertwine, clash and harmonize to help you move toward an unexpected destiny much to your liking. Your openness engenders practical and magical connections for whatever you and your loved ones need. Aquarius and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 4, 44, 19 and 3.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You don’t expect people to think and behave like you do. This makes you easy to be around. Others can tell that you’re not imposing rules or judgments on them. People feel accepted for who they are. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). When people get upset over minor details, it’s not merely a sign of pettiness. Dramatic outbursts are indicative of wounds that happened in the past, or trouble that’s been brewing a while. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll take care of your loved ones, catering your help to what they need. Even though practical help is appreciated, what’s even more meaningful is the emotional support you provide without even realizing that you are. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Be thorough, pay attention to the details and follow the rules. Plans may cost slightly more than you thought, but an early course correction keeps it all in line. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You might find it temporarily appropriate to act like a parent toward someone who is not your child. While it’s just what’s needed in the moment, it’s imperative to shift gears as things develop. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You make demands of yourself because you believe you can accomplish something remarkable – and you’re absolutely right about that. On a personal note, your talent for solo contentment makes others want to be with you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It doesn’t matter how expensive, elegant or exciting the plan is because no matter what happens, it’s who you’re with that matters most. Bottom line: In the company of people you enjoy, life is enjoyable. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” they say. “The little things add up,” they say. So which is it? Forget about the scale of things for now and focus on their gravitational pull. If it’s important, you’ll be attracted to it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Why do those who know the least tend to talk the longest? Your observations may be brief by comparison, but they go right to the heart of the matter, so don’t hesitate to lead the way. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Being willing and able to fully connect with your fellow human beings means that heartbreak is an inevitability. So is healing. So is loving better. You’re not afraid. You’ll go boldly forward and give your all to relationships. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Put a cap on your spending, especially in regard to what you contribute to those in your personal life. Though it’s nice to pay the way from time to time, you don’t need to buy things to prove your love. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re socially aware and it works to your advantage. Conversational breeziness features fitting topics. You have a terrific sense of who is open to you, when to advance and how best to retreat. CELEBRITY PROFILES: Jennifer Garner stars in the freshly released time-traveling adventure “The Adam Project,” a flick that reunites her with Mark Ruffalo, her love interest in “13 Going on 30.” The dynamic warrior spirit of Aries shines through so many of Garner’s roles, including the highly physical CIA secret agent Sydney Bristow of “Alias” and Elektra the warrior. Write Holiday Mathis at HolidayMathis.com.

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disrupt sleep. A growing body of data is showing too much screen time can also have significant impacts on children’s mental health including anxiety, tantrums, increased aggression, lower tolerance levels and decreased attention span. In fact, children may be using screens to deal with negative feelings and stressors rather than reaching out to parents or trusted adults. Cutting back on screen time use does not mean no screen time at all. But it is important to have a balance between the screen and the real world. I recommend establishing some ground rules, or a household contract, for screen time usage. Have a family meeting to discuss when and how devices will be used so that everyone is on the same page. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for children younger than 2 years, unless it is to have an interactive video chat with a relative. Other than that, it is best to turn off TV, movies or video games for babies and toddlers. Talk, play or read with them instead. For children ages 2 to 5 years, limit screen time to one hour or less a day. For children 6 years and older, plan and set consistent daily limits. The AAP has a media use

planning tool on its website at healthychildren.org. Avoid screen time before bedtime. Instead, read or play a quiet game. Encourage children to play outdoors or take up a new hobby. Take family walks, have game or puzzle nights or start a family book club. If you or your child needs to research online, do it together. You can also visit the library and use an encyclopedia or other reference books for research. Adults need to model good screen time behavior. If you must be on your device, explain what you are doing. For instance, say “Mommy’s on the phone because I’m signing you up for soccer” or “I’m just sending a text message to Nana really quickly. As soon as I send it, we can get back to talking about your school day.” That way, they know you are not just idly scrolling. Find purpose for being on the phone and then put it away. It comes down to engaging with your children, which is important for their physical and mental health. The key is to make the alternatives more appealing than the screen. Keedra McNeill, M.D., is a pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente, a partner of Solano Public Health.

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VACAVILLE — When the NFL Draft kicks off April 28, Vacaville native Carson Strong will be tuned in at an Airbnb up in Lake Tahoe with his family. The nerves will likely be a bit frayed as the first round is held, but it is Friday's second and third rounds when the stellar Nevada quarterback expects to hear

his name called. Strong is anticipated to be the first local selection since Vacaville's Mykal Walker was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2020 draft with pick No. 119. "There's quite a lot of excitement," Strong said by telephone with the Daily Republic, Friday morning. "I'm looking forward to getting drafted and getting started. I'm over the pre-draft process and ready for

some football." The pre-draft workouts have been extensive. Strong played in the Reese's Senior Bowl in February. He has made several visits to NFL teams, and had many come see him in Reno. He noted two recent visits with the Las Vegas Raiders and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He returned late from his trip to Pittsburgh one night, only to be back on the field throwing for

the Washington Commanders at 8 a.m. the next morning. "If I told my kid self that I was going to be drafted in the NFL, I'd be excited and happy," Strong said, "but now it has become more normalized. I'm sure once it gets closer I'll be excited again." Strong is likely to be the area's third highest draft pick of all time. See Strong, Page B8

Warriors, Klay Thompson back in playoffs, contributes in win Tribune Content Agency SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly three years after tearing his left ACL and 17 months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon, Klay Thompson is writing one of the best comeback stories in sports. For the first time since he crumpled to the floor in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Thompson is back in the playoffs. So, too, are the Warriors. Golden State opened in style with a 123-107 win over the Denver Nuggets Saturday night. Thompson scored 19 points, but Jordan Poole led the way with 29. Andrew Wiggins and Stephen Curry each had 14 points. The Warriors share a genuine belief that they can win their fourth championship in eight years.

coach Steve Kerr said. “He’s been in a great groove now so it’s a really good sign . . . Klay looks as good as ever.” After a dark stretch in which Thompson sat out two seasons, Stephen Curry sat out most of one and the Warriors fell from champion to also-ran, neither player nor the team was expected to quickly Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group regain elite form. Klay Thompson is hoping he can Yet as the 2022 playoffs begin help the Warriors in a long Warriors’ Saturday, the Warriors are back playoff run. on the NBA’s biggest stage and armed with the belief they can hoist “We have the ingredients,” another Larry O’Brien Trophy. Thompson said this week. “It’s “We’ve been able to do such about locking in and playing for incredible things together that we each other, and it’s playing free.” want to do again,” Thompson said. Fresh off a 41-point per- “After two years of not being able formance in the Warriors’ to, it was weird for all of us but we regular-season finale last Sunday, know what we’re capable of being Thompson is finally free again. “The proof is on the court,” See Warriors, Page B8

CLEVELAND — When Brandon Belt is in business, so are the San Francisco Giants. After playing in only three spring training games, how long it would take Belt to heat up once the season began was an open question heading into Opening Day. Look no further than Belt’s batting line over the first week for the answer. And in a 4-2 win Saturday night against the Guardians, the Giants were in business when they needed it most. Belt drove home the Giants’ first two runs in the fifth, with a two-out single up the middle, then scored the go-ahead run after leading off the eighth with his second base hit of the night. Neither hit carried the oomph of either of Belt’s two blasts this season, but they will arguably go down as the two most significant contributions of the 33-year-old first baseman’s red-hot start to the season.

With two clutch hits Saturday night, Belt is batting .391/.500/.696 and took the team with his fourth and fifth RBIs of the season. “I don’t think it’s reasonable to expect the production that we’ve gotten from him,” manager Gabe Kapler said before the game. “But it is reasonable to assume that even with a shortened spring training, he can still come out and produce like he has.” On the flip side, Giants starter Anthony DeSclafani didn’t make it out of the fifth inning for his second straight start, but he scattered five hits over 4 innings to limit Cleveland to two runs and, just like his first start, the bullpen closed the door the rest of the way. The Giants were held hitless for four innings, but they strung together three in the fifth inning to plate their first two See Giants, Page B8

Pache’s first A’s home run keys win over Jays Tribune Content Agency TORONTO — Ebullience emanated from Cristian Pache in a 360-foot trip around the bases in Saturday’s ninth inning. He nodded and yelled toward teammates in the A’s dugout after his drive to rightcenter cleared the Rogers Centre wall. He took a stutter-step and hop before touching third. In the dugout, he gave a line of sharp high-fives and brushed the front of his jersey off in sync with Tony Kemp. Pache is the breakout player of the A’s encouraging first road trip. His on-field presence is impossible to ignore. The 23-year-old has impacted games with his bat – a source of previous uncertainty – and speed. His center-field defense appears as advertised. His energy level is evident.

“He has a lot of joy playing the game,” manager Mark Kotsay said Saturday, after Oakland’s 7-5 win over the Blue Jays. Pache delivered its decisive swing. He came up in the ninth, hitless in three at-bats, to face right-hander Julian Merryweather, who wields a 97 mph fastball and several offspeed offerings. Pache had watched Christian Bethancourt foul three fastballs before a single before his at-bat. He took a low fastball – then swung at a 97 mph heater in the zone. “I was seeing that he was throwing a similar pitch to Bethancourt,” Pache said through an interpreter. “He kept throwing a fastball, so in my mind I was looking for that fastball. So I was ready.” See A’s, Page B8

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FAIRFIELD — Miguel Ramos, Kyle Sandner and Aidan Nelson combined on a three-hit shutout as the Rodriguez baseball team beat Center 8-0 Friday and notched the Mustangs 20th win of the season without a loss. Ramos worked four innings on the mound and struck out four batters. Sandner worked two innings with two

strikeout. Nelson also pitched an inning. Landon Troutt went 2-for-3 at the plate with a double and two RBIs. Kaden Wilde had two hits and drove in two runs. Gavin Arpaia also doubled.

Prep Softball

Vacaville wins big against Fairfield FAIRFIELD — Xochitl

Atyade fired a two-hitter over five innings with seven strikeouts as the Vacaville High softball team won at Fairfield 10-0. Vacaville Allyson Walling and Makayla Freshour each singled, doubled and drove in two runs apiece. Jenna Potter had a single and a double. Vacaville improved to 8-8 overall and 5-4 in Monticello Empire League games. The Falcons are 5-12 overall and

0-8 in the MEL.

Prep Tennis

Vanden headed for the postseason FAIRFIELD — The Vanden High boys tennis team clinched a Sac-Joaquin Section playoff berth earlier this week with a 7-2 win over Armijo. Vanden finished the MEL regular season with a 3-6 record. A third-place

finish got the Vikings into the playoffs. Ethan Blunt, James Remeilcado, Michael Lewis, C.J.Hongo, Alex Burghardt and Romelo Felix all pick up singles victories. The doubles win came at No. 3 with the team of Kyan Tirso and Mason Hosking. Vanden improved to 3-5 in MEL matches and 3-7 overall for the season. The playoffs will begin in early May.

College

Solano baseball falls to Los Medanos ROCKVILLE — The Solano Community College baseball team lost at home Friday to Los Medanos 21-2. Jason Pridy homered and drove in a run for the Falcons. Chasyn Love and Michael Vena each had two hits apiece.

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49ers could use a TE partner for star Kittle SANTA CLARA — It’s time the 49ers draft a tight end in the first three rounds, something that hasn’t happened since 2013. Or this could be like so many other years, when they try to find a Day 3 gem, a la George Kittle’s discovery in the 2017 fifth round. Kittle remains the NFL’s pseudo-spokesman for tight ends. When he gets hurt, the 49ers lose a significant luster. They’ve strived for years to find a dynamic

complement and understudy for him. Currently, they have the same unit as last season. This coming draft should add more competition, and that could compel them to use one of their top picks on a tight end, those coming on Day 2, April 29 in the second round (No. 61 overall) and third round (Nos. 93 and 105). Here is how the tight end spot looks right now: WHO’S HERE: Kittle, Charlie Woerner, Ross Dwelley, Tanner Hudson, Jordan Matthews.

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SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks are limping to the finish line. Literally. Erik Karlsson and Radim Simek are both injured and have left the Sharks’ road trip, coach Bob Boughner said, leaving the team with six available defensemen. It didn’t go well Saturday night as the Sharks lost to the Dallas Stars 2-1, managing only one second period goal from Timo Meier. The Sharks will also be without winger Alexander Barabanov, although he remains with the team. San Jose, which is on an 0-5-3 slide, finishes its five-game road trip Sunday afternoon in Minnesota. After Sunday, the Sharks (29-33-11), who have been officially eliminated from playoff contention, have seven regular-season games remaining. The Sharks recalled

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shootout attempt in what became a 5-4 loss at the United Center. “He played in Nashville, obviously not 100 percent, and he definitely wasn’t 100 percent in Chicago,” Boughner said of Karlsson. “So we had to make that decision to sort of shut him down here for the weekend, get him back home. Just check in with the medical team back home and just make sure.” Karlsson has dealt with injuries at times during

his four seasons in San Jose. On Jan. 24, he had surgery to repair a muscle tear in his left forearm and missed 15 games over six weeks, although he returned quicker than was initially expected. “At this point in the season, we don’t want to put a guy like (Karlsson) in a risk situation where there’s going to be anything more dangerous,” Boughner said. “So it’s more precaution, but it’s a situation where he’s just not 100 percent.”

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Life without Wilson begins for Seahawks Tribune Content Agency SEATTLE — The Seahawks won’t truly know what life will be like without quarterback Russell Wilson until regular-season games are played in September. But they’ll get a feel for it when they begin their official offseason workout program – the first time the Seahawks will gather as a full team without Wilson since he was drafted in the spring of 2012. Players will start arriving Monday for the start of the nineweek workout program that begins Tuesday. The first two weeks of the program consist of meetings, strength/conditioning and physical rehabilitation, per NFL rules. The next three weeks can include on-field workouts that feature individual or group instruction and drills, but with no live contact and no offensevs.-defense drills. Beginning May 23 the Seahawks will hold the first of 10 OTAs, or organized team activities, in which they can work seven-on-seven, nine-onnine and 11-on-11 with offense against defense but with no live contact. The program concludes with a minicamp June 14-16. Everything except the minicamp is voluntary. But with a new defensive coordinator in Clint Hurtt and

Warriors From Page B6 champions at the end.” Ask Thompson why he’s so confident in his ability to help anchor a championship-caliber team and he doesn’t point to the obvious. It’s not his 41-point effort in the seasonfinale at New Orleans or the game last month at Atlanta in which he hit nine 3-point shots. He’ll let out a low whistle when you read him his stats from the last three games – 110 points and 21-made threes – but that’s not what tops his list either. For Thompson, it’s the moments behind the curtains in the depths of Chase Center, with maybe only Warriors director of sports medicine Rick Celebrini there to witness, that mean the most to him. “There’s so many days it would just be me and Rick here and it was very quiet,” Thompson said. “In those moments nobody’s watching, it’s just you and your will to work and Rick.” Thompson felt most isolated in those rehab sessions. He spent more than two years watching his teammates play as he longed for the opportunity to compete alongside them again. “It wasn’t fun at times,” he said, “but I just knew in the back of my mind it was going to pay off.” Thompson kept his mind on the big picture. It was never a question whether he would return but rather what type of player he would be. There was great skepticism that he could once again play at an All-Star level. Even Thompson had some concerns about his future. “I had some, I don’t want to say dark thoughts, but I would have some hesitation thinking I was going to be great again,” Thompson said. The road back hasn’t been easy. Curry described the last few months as an “emotional rollercoaster” for Thompson as he struggled to rediscover his identity on the court and return to peak physical conditioning. Thompson has also acknowledged the turbulence he has endured throughout this season, which has included

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Pete Carroll is going to have to train up a new quarterback after Russell Wilson signed on with the Denver Broncos in the offseason. a remade defensive staff, and with some significant changes to the offensive staff and a wideopen battle at quarterback, the Seahawks undoubtedly are hoping for close to 100% attendance. Receiver DK Metcalf is expected to be among those participating. There has been much discussion of Metcalf’s future with the team now that he is eligible for a contract extension. But there are no indications that he would not show up for the program, as some players aiming for new deals have done. Coach Pete Carroll indicated after the end of the 2021 season he was hoping for full partici-

uncharacteristic spells of inconsistent shooting. “He was trying too hard to be the same Klay Thompson he was just before the injury,” Kerr said. Thompson rediscovered his old self over the last few weeks. And with 32 games under his belt, he’s back and hungrier than ever. So too are Curry, who will return Saturday from a 12-game injury absence, and Draymond Green, the other member of the Warriors’ dynastic trio. With a mix that includes breakout star Jordan Poole, iron man Kevon Looney, All Star Andrew Wiggins and Andre Iguodala (in what likely will be his last goaround), Thompson sees a team that is “championship lethal.” Can the Warriors coalesce in time to make another memorable run? “The hard work is almost behind us, for me at least, so I’m just so grateful to be back in the playoffs,” Thompson said. “I meant it when I said I had no expectations. Like, I do want to be great, but the fact I’m out there having fun competing, it’s such a blessing.” With so much to figure out in so little time, though, Golden State is going to have to make adjustments on the fly during the postseason. The key to the first round is containing reigning league MVP Nikola Jokic. Due to the lack of continuity this season in terms of lineups, the Warriors are relying on their past experiences to help them weather this postseason run. Thompson said it’s vital that the Warriors stick to what they know. “We all know that this is not a sport where individualism can carry you over the top. It’s great teams and a collective of everybody as a group that pushes dynasties to historic instances,” Thompson said. “We are very hungry.” The last few years have taught Thompson not to take anything for granted. “After two years of rehab and then to be able to do stuff like that [how he’s played this season], it’s inspiring to myself to keep going and regain that consistency that made me so great prior to these injuries,” he said.

pation after two years in which the offseason program had been altered due to Covid-19. In 2020 all of it was held virtually with no on-field drills until training camp. Last season, more than 40 veterans – including Wilson – skipped much of the early portion of the program due to Covid-19 concerns before showing up for the final week of OTAs and then the minicamp. Mostly only rookies and young players took part early on. That cost the team some valuable time in learning its new offensive system under first-year coordinator Shane Waldron.

“I mentioned that to the guys today before we got out of here,” Carroll said two days after the end of the 2021 season. “We kind of did the bare minimum during the last year in terms of opportunities to get together. Let’s revisit that, what the criteria is, what’s going on. … I asked the guys to really be in communication, and let’s make a really good run at understanding what is available. Thinking of that, we know that it will help. “We know it’s better for guys, particularly the young guys, to get fitted into the new systems. It’s better for them to be practicing with guys that know what’s going on than just practice with rookies, like we did (in 2021). We’ll see what happens.” And certainly, there is much work to do. The defense will begin learning the tweaks expected to be implemented by Hurtt, new defensive-passing-game coordinator Karl Scott and associate head coach for defense Sean Desai, specifically more use of a 3-4 front. Seattle also has a new offensive-line coach in Andy Dickerson, who a year ago was the run-game coordinator, as well as a new passing-game coordinator in Sanjay Lal and a new run-game coordinator in Chad Morton. The Seahawks will also look for new leaders to emerge. Wilson was the offensive

team captain the past nine years, as voted by teammates, and linebacker Bobby Wagner – who was drafted the same year as Wilson and released the same day Wilson was traded – was a defensive team captain or co-captain six of the past seven years. Once the Seahawks hit the field for drills they will also begin to get their first look at Drew Lock – acquired by Seattle from Denver in the Wilson trade and now competing with veteran Geno Smith for starting QB job. By the time on-field drills begin the Seahawks may also have another QB to add to that mix, acquired through the draft or elsewhere. The departures of Wilson and Wagner have fed the idea that the Seahawks are starting over. But Carroll has insisted the team’s approach will be no different from any other year, with the goal to win now. Veteran defensive tackle Al Woods this week echoed that thought, saying he has the same confidence that Seattle can be competitive without Wilson and Wagner. “Just the culture we have,” Woods said. “The culture we have is a winning culture. Us being competitive at practice. It’s not going to be the same group of starters. However, everybody has got to go out there and compete. The best players are going to play.”

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University of Nevada quarterback Carson Strong, a Will C. Wood High graduate, threw for over 9,000 yards in three seasons with the Wolf Pack.

Strong From Page B6 Cornerback Jason Verrett of Rodriguez High and Texas Christian University was chosen as the 25th overall player in the first round by the San Diego Chargers in 2014. Amazingly, two picks later Deon Bucannon of Vanden and Washington State, went at No. 27 as a safety/ linebacker to the Arizona Cardinals. The Will C. Wood High graduate's three-year career as QB-1 at Nevada was one for the ages. He was the Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year his sophomore (2020) and junior (2021) seasons. As a junior, Strong earned national honors as a semifinalist for the prestigious United Golden Arm Award, the Manning Award and the Davey O'Brien Award. Strong finished his career 852of-1,251 passing (68.1 competition percentage) for 9,368 yards and 74 touchdowns. He had 2,335 as a redshirt freshman with 11 touchdowns in 2019, 2,858 yards and 27 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2020 and exploded to 4,175 yards and 36 TDs as a junior last season. He decided to forgo a senior season and make himself eligible for the draft. Nine times his junior year he threw for over 300 yards and twice went over

A’s From Page B6 His swing produced a 381-foot drive that just cleared the fence near the A’s bullpen. It was Pache’s first home run with Oakland and snapped a 5-5 tie Toronto had forged in the sixth inning. “I am very grateful and really happy to see that I have that strength to be able to hit a ball like that,” Pache said. “My confidence just continues to grow, and I want to continue to keep doing that.” Pache struggled with the bat in a brief 2021 stint with the Braves.

400. He had one six-TD game and five times threw for four scores. What makes the career even more remarkable was the devastating injury that he had to his right knee that cost him his senior year of high school. He enrolled at Nevada early in 2018 and worked his way into one of the nation's top quarterbacks. "I enjoyed my time at Nevada," he said. "I wouldn't want to have gone to any other school. They stayed with me and made me the only scholarship offer." Strong said he felt his emergence as a top-flight quarterback heading into late fall practice of 2020. Most teams at that time weren't sure if there would even be a football season because of the Covid-19 pandemic. He decided to take up the mantra "practice like you play" and made it pay off. "That first game (in 2020) I thought, "practice like you play" and I went out in that game against Wyoming and threw for 420 yards and four touchdowns," he said. Most NFL scouts consider Strong a true pocket passer. He has a strong, accurate arm, just not the mobility of the modern-day running and throwing quarterback, especially on his reconstructed right knee. But he has beat the odds before and will likely do it again. That call from an NFL executive can't come soon enough.

In 22 games, he was 7-for-63 with 25 strikeouts and two walks. In nine games this season, Pache is 8-for-30 with positive metrics – he ranked in the 79th percentile in the majors in average exit velocity entering Saturday. He has yet to draw a walk and struck out seven times. “He’s got all the tools and he’s a young player,” Kotsay said. “Our conversations are always about just being patient, that the offense will come. . . . He’s been consistent with his work ethic, and it’s great to see that the maturity level and the maturing process of him offen-

sively is growing. And can’t say more about his defense, he’s a lockdown center fielder.” Another good start: Paul Blackburn held a potent Blue Jays lineup to two runs over five innings – despite not having command of the curveball that was a key pitch in his season debut. Blackburn faced a jam in the fourth after Zack Collins’ RBI single made it 5-2 with two Blue Jays on base. He tried an 0-1 slider to Alejandro Kirk, who bounced into an inning-ending double play. Blackburn said he also threw sliders to finish strikeouts of Santiago Espinal and Bradley Zimmer in the fifth.

runs of the game on Belt’s RBI single. Thairo Estrada broke the drought, then advanced to third on a hard-hit double by Steven Duggar, giving Belt two runners in scoring position to drive home. Cleveland starter Cal Quantrill didn’t make it out of the inning, and DeSclafani would face the same fate in the bottom half of the inning. The Giants’ rally gave them a 2-1 lead, but the Guardians tied it on a pair of doubles that proved to be the end of DeSclafani’s night. Through two starts, DeSclafani hasn’t made it out of the fifth inning. If the first could be chalked up to his pitch count coming off a condensed spring training, the same couldn’t be said Saturday night. After needing 74 pitches to make it through 3-plus in his first start, DeSclafani got the hook after 64 pitches Saturday. Pitchers struggling was to be expected after a shortened spring training prevented them from getting in their full workload, but it comes as a bit of a surprise for DeSclafani. Not only have Logan Webb and Carlos Rodón raised expectations with their first two turns through the rotation, April has traditionally been DeSclafani’s strongest month of the season. His 2.33 career ERA during the first month of the season, entering Saturday night, ranked seventh in MLB history since 1920. But through his first two April starts this year, DeSclafani has allowed four runs and 13 hits in 8-plus innings, a 4.32 ERA. Nonetheless, by limiting the damage to two runs, DeSclafani gave the Giants rotation their eighth straight start allowing two or fewer runs, matching the 2002 club for the best start to the season for a San Francisco rotation. However, that group, led by Livan Hernandez, had the benefit of a full ramp up during spring training and was averaging 7 innings per start (with a 1.11 staff ERA). Through eight games, the Giants’ rotation this season has a 2.47 ERA – top five in MLB – but only Webb and Rodón have completed six innings.

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LOCATED AT 2236 N Texas St Ste 4, Fairfield CA 94533 Solano. Mailing Address 2236 N Texas St Ste 4, Fairfield CA 94533. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Built On a Rock LLC CA. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Victor Wilson IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION March 29, 2027. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: March 30, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022000559 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00054040 Published: April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022

LOCATED AT 961 Grant St Apt B, Vallejo CA 94590 Solano. Mailing Address 961 Grant St Apt B, Vallejo CA 94590. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Charity Chiegeonu Anih 961 Grant St Apt B Vallejo, 94590. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Charity Anih IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION April 12, 2027. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: April 13, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022000660 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00054405 Published: April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 2022

LOCATED AT 653 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 Solano. Mailing Address 653 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Amar Maan Enterprises, Inc. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Sarabjit Kaur IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION March 24, 2027. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: March 25, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022000535 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00054215 Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 2022

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LOCATED AT 547 Maywood Way, Fairfield CA 94533 Solano. Mailing Address 547 Maywood Way, Fairfield CA 94533. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Gerardo Rivera 547 Maywood Way Fairfield, 94533. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/12/2022. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Gerardo Rivera IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION April 11, 2027. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: April 13, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022000650 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00054403 Published: April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 2022

LOCATED AT 6829 Pleasants Valley Road, Vacaville, CA 94523 Solano. Mailing Address 6829 Pleasants Valley Road, Vacaville, CA 94523. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) On The Dotty, LLC CA. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Coleen L. Welch, manager of On The Dotty, LLC IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION April 12, 2027. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: April 13, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022000661 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00054406 Published: April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 2022

CITY OF SUISUN CITY SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 791 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 5, 2022 the Suisun City Council adopted Ordinance 791. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY, AMENDING THE SUISUN CITY ZONING MAP TO ESTABLISH A CANNABIS BUSINESS ZONE FOR ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER: 0037-160-100 SUMMARY Ordinance 791 amends the Suisun City Zoning Map to provide a Cannabis Business Zone overlay (CBZ 21/22-001) on Assessor’s Parcel Number 0037-160-100. The overlay zoning on 0.64 acres of land allows for both a retail dispensary as well as delivery services from this location. Notice is hereby given that copies of the above-numbered ordinance are available for public review by all interested parties at the office of the City Clerk of Suisun City, 701 Civic Center Blvd., Suisun City, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday; and that said Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting on March 29, 2022, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting on April 5, 2022, by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Hernandez / Hudson / Williams / Wilson Absent: Councilmembers: Day Donna Pock Deputy City Clerk Dated: April 12, 2022 DR#00054437 Published: April 17, 2022

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS SWEET P'S PARADISE LOCATED AT 299 Shaste Dr, Unit 67 Vacaville CA 95687 Solano. Mailing Address 299 Shasta Dr, Unit 67 Vacaville CA 95687 Solano. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Margaret R Macedo 299 Shasta Dr, Unit 67 Vacaville 95687. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/15/2022. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Margaret Macedo IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION March 29, 2027. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: March 30, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022000558 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00054038 Published: April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 792 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 5, 2022 the Suisun City Council adopted Ordinance 792. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR ELEMENT 7, LOCATED AT 300 RAILROAD AVENUE SUMMARY Ordinance 792 is a development agreement with Element 7 for the property located at 300 Railroad Avenue (APN 0037-160-100) regarding cannabis business activities. The development agreement specifies certain obligations of the applicant including payment of fees and taxes. The development agreement is to be reviewed annually. Notice is hereby given that copies of the above-numbered ordinance are available for public review by all interested parties at the office of the City Clerk of Suisun City, 701 Civic Center Blvd., Suisun City, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday; and that said Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting on March 29, 2022, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting on April 5, 2022, by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Hernandez / Hudson / Williams / Wilson Absent: Councilmembers: Day Donna Pock Deputy City Clerk

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that property was seized, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 11470, in the following cases, and the District Attorney of Solano County has initiated proceedings to forfeit this property, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 11488.4. The case number and property description for each case is set forth below.

Dated: April 12, 2022 DR#00054444 Published: April 17, 2022

If your claim is properly filed and served, the District Attorney will decide whether to file a Petition for Forfeiture with the Superior Court to contest said claim. In the case where a Petition is filed and a contested hearing is held, you will have the following rights which include but are not limited to: you have the right to use the subpoena powers of the court and order witnesses to attend, you have a right to testify on your own behalf, submit evidence showing the legitimacy of the seized assets, and a right to cross examine the petitioner’s witnesses. This is a civil action, you have the additional right to represent yourself or hire your own attorney, and there is no right to appointed counsel in this case. AF21-3979. On February 16, 2021, Officers of the Vallejo Police Department seized $4,946.00 U.S. Currency at 854 Jack London Dr., Vallejo, CA in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC § 11359. The seized property has an estimated or appraised value of $4,946.00. AF21-4007. On August 11, 2021, Officers of the Vacaville Police Department seized $17,400.00 U.S. Currency and $932.00 U.S. Currency at 38°03’.876”N + 122°12’.499”W and 2012 Glen Cove Marina Road (respectively), Vallejo, CA. On August 31, 2021, Detectives of the Vacaville Police Department seized $3,021.56 U.S. Currency (TCU checking/savings) at 1 Travis Way, Vacaville, CA. Each of the aforementioned seizures occurred in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC §§ 11378, 11379, 11351, and/or 11359. The seized property has a total estimated or appraised value of $21,353.56. AF21-4008. On August 9, 2021, Officers of the Fairfield Police Department seized $481.00 U.S. Currency and $1,208.00 U.S. Currency at 3006 Hillside Ct., Fairfield, CA in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC § 11359. The seized property has an estimated or appraised value of $1,689.00. AF21-4009. On August 25, 2021, Officers of the Fairfield Police Department seized $608.00 U.S. Currency at 2724 Elderberry Ct., Fairfield, CA in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC § 11359. The seized property has an estimated or appraised value of $608.00. AF21-4010. On August 27, 2021, Officers of the Vacaville Police Department seized $24,414.00 U.S. Currency at the intersection of Alamo Dr./Whitehall Way, Vacaville, CA in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC §§ 11359 and/or 11360. The seized property has an estimated or appraised value of $24,414.00. AF21-4011. On December 2, 2021, Officers of the Vacaville Police Department seized $10,200.00 U.S. Currency and $12,970.00 U.S. Currency at 501 Peabody Rd, Vacaville, CA in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC §§ 11359 and/or 11360. The seized property has an estimated or appraised value of $23,170.00. AF21-4013. On September 2, 2021, Officers of the Vacaville Police Department seized $1,049.00 U.S. Currency at W/B I-80 at Alamo Dr., Vacaville, CA in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC §§ 11351, 11352, 11378 and/or 11379. The seized property has an estimated or appraised value of $1,049.00. AF21-4014. On October 13, 2021, Officers of the Vacaville Police Department seized $1,215.00 U.S. Currency at 107 Lawrence Dr. #124, Vacaville, CA in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC § 11351. The seized property has an estimated or appraised value of $1,215.00. AF21-4017. On November 12, 2021, Officers of the Vacaville Police Department seized $928.00 U.S. Currency at 901 Mason St, Vacaville, CA in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC §§ 11351 and/or 11352. The seized property has an estimated or appraised value of $928.00. AF21-4018. On November 17, 2021, Deputies of the Solano County Sheriff’s Office seized $5,605.00 U.S. Currency, $2,780.00 U.S. Currency, and $860.00 U.S. Currency at W/B I-80 at Pena Adobe Rd, Vacaville, CA in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC §§ 11351 and/or 11352. The seized property has an estimated or appraised value of $9,245.00. AF21-4019. On December 3, 2021, Officers of the Fairfield Police Department seized $20,000.00 U.S. Currency and $846.00 U.S. Currency at 1833 N. Texas St. and 1000 Webster St. (respectively), Fairfield, CA in connection with controlled substance violation(s) of HSC § 11359. The seized property has a total estimated or appraised value of $20,846.00.

Date: 3/25/2022 \s\ __ Matthew K. Olsen Dep. District Attorney DR#00053945 Published: April 3, 10, 17, 2022

LOCATED AT 2236 N Texas St Suite A-1, Fairfield CA 94533 Solano. Mailing Address 2236 N Texas St Suite A-1, Fairfield CA 94533. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Victor Wilson 2103 Calder Pl Fairfield THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Victor Wilson IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION March 29, 2027. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: March 30, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022000560 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00054039 Published: April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022

CITY OF SUISUN CITY

PROPERTY NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND NOTICE OF INTENDED FORFEITURE

If you wish to contest the forfeiture of this property, you have until thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication of this Notice to file a claim opposing forfeiture with the Court, unless you have received actual notice. You may obtain a “Claim Opposing Forfeiture” form (MC-200) from the Office of the Clerk, Civil Division. The claim must state the nature and extent of any interest you hold in the property, must be verified, and must be filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court, Civil Division, 580 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA 94533. You must serve a court-endorsed copy of your claim on the District Attorney of Solano County, 675 Texas Street, Suite 4500, Fairfield, within thirty (30) days of the filing of your claim. If no claim is properly filed and/or served on the District Attorney within the time permitted by law, the property will be ordered forfeited to the State, to be disposed of according to law, without further notice or hearing.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS AFRICAN KINGS/QUEENS APPAREL

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD will hold a public hearing on the following item: STORQUEST SELF-STORAGE – Development Review (DR2022-002), Environmental Review (ER2022-003). A public hearing on the request by The William Warren Group to construct eight one-story self-storage buildings totaling 50,178 square feet on a vacant 2.7-acre site at 1094 Horizon Drive (APN: 0168-320-630). The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332 In-Fill Development Projects. (Planner: Matt Jones (contract), 510-288-3868, mjones@interwestgrp.com) NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said public hearing will be held on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1000 Webster Street, or the public may join the meeting via Zoom at https://fairfieldca.zoom.us/j/97065607498?pwd=a1dnaVY2UzFINU4xaU5sS0FET09qZz09 or by phone at (669) 900-6833 Webinar ID: 878 4542 3536 Passcode: 66781819 at which time and place any and all persons interested in said matters may appear and be heard. If you challenge any of the above-cited items in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Community Development Department at, or prior to the public hearing. Any party aggrieved or affected by a decision or determination by the Planning Commission in the administration of the City’s Development Regulations may file an appeal within 14 business days of the decision or determination using the appeal form available from the Community Development Department. To file an appeal, complete the form and submit it with the appropriate fee to Community Development Department, 1000 Webster Street, 2nd Floor, Fairfield, CA 94533 no later than 14 business days from the date of this hearing. Postmarks will be accepted. For additional information, please contact the Community Development Department, City Hall, 2nd Floor, or phone 707428-7440. The City of Fairfield does not discriminate against any individual with a disability. City publications will be made available upon request in the appropriate format to persons with a disability. If you need an accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting due to a disability, please contact Cindy Garcia, Office Specialist, 707-428-7452, cgarcia@fairfield.ca.gov, in advance of the meeting. DR#00054370 Published: April 17, 2022 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD will hold a public hearing on the following item: Parkside Flats – Development Review (DR2021-022) and Environmental Review (ER2021-049). Public hearing on the request by Phil Wood/Integrity Housing for Development Review and Environmental Review approval to construct 168 multifamily units and associated site improvements on a vacant +-4.82-acre site at 1600 Woolner Avenue (APN: 0031-201-030). The project has been deemed Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act Section 15332 In-fill Development. (Planner: April Wooden, Consultant, 831-915-2189 wooden.pearwood@gmail.com.) NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said public hearing will be held on APRIL 27, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1000 Webster Street, or the public may join the meeting via Zoom at https://fairfieldca.zoom.us/j/97065607498?pwd=a1dnaVY2UzFINU4xaU5sS0FET09qZz0 9 or by phone at (669) 900-6833 Webinar ID: 878 4542 3536 Passcode: 66781819 at which time and place any and all persons interested in said matters may appear and be heard. If you challenge any of the above-cited items in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Community Development Department at, or prior to the public hearing. Any party aggrieved or affected by a decision or determination by the Planning Commission in the administration of the City’s Development Regulations may file an appeal within 14 business days of the decision or determination using the appeal form available from the Community Development Department. To file an appeal, complete the form and submit it with the appropriate fee to Community Development Department, 1000 Webster Street, 2nd Floor, Fairfield, CA 94533 no later than 14 business days from the date of this hearing. Postmarks will be accepted. For additional information, please contact the Community Development Department, City Hall, 2nd Floor, or phone 707-428-7440. The City of Fairfield does not discriminate against any individual with a disability. City publications will be made available upon request in the appropriate format to persons with a disability. If you need an accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting due to a disability, please contact Cindy Garcia, Office Specialist, 707-428-7452, cgarcia@fairfield.ca.gov, in advance of the meeting. DR#00054369 Published: April 17, 2022

Classifieds: 707-427-6936

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KEVIN EUGENE CROSS Case Number: P051370 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Kevin Eugene Cross A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Shanell Losinski in the Superior Court of California, County of: SOLANO The Petition for Probate requests that: Shanell Losinski 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: MAY 11, 2022 TIME: 9:00 a.m.; DEPT.: 22 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO Old Solano Courthouse 580 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 Probate/Estate If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative ap- pointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: David W. Knight, ESQ. (SBN 195105) Law Offices of David W. Knight 2300 Boynton Avenue, Suite 104 Fairfield, CA 94533 707-422-5411 DR#00054236 Published: April 13, 17, 20, 2022 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PATRICIA A. BLAKESMITH, AKA PATRICIA ANN BLAKESMITH Case Number: P051380 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Patricia A. Blakesmith, aka Patricia Ann Blakesmith A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Robert L. Blakesmith in the Superior Court of California, County of: SOLANO The Petition for Probate requests that: Robert L. Blakesmith be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: DATE: MAY 11, 2022 TIME: 9:00 a.m.; DEPT.: 22 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO Old Solano Courthouse 580 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Brian C. Tubis ESQ (SBN 236307) Mattice Law Offices 547 Jefferson Street, Suite A Fairfield, CA 94533 707-429-2222 DR# 00054280 Published: April 13, 17, 20, 2022

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