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Ukrainians push back, but cities are still pounded Tribune Content Agency KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — Russian and Ukrainian troops faced off Saturday along a 300-mile battlefront in the country’s east, where Ukraine said it beat back numerous attacks but faced renewed shelling in the crippled city of Mariupol, the Black Sea port of Odesa and beyond.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, meanwhile, said that two senior U.S. officials – Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and the Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III – would arrive Sunday in the capital, Kyiv, in what would be the highest-level delegation dispatched by President Joe Biden since the war began two

months ago.

Several other world leaders have made the trip in recent weeks to meet with Zelenskyy, ramping up pressure on Washington to follow suit. Neither the Pentagon nor the State Department publicly confirmed the trip.

Moscow is pressing ahead with an offensive in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland as it seeks to gain full control over the provinces of Donetsk and Luhansk, known together as the Donbas.

Western analysts and officials said Russia has not made major territorial gains since Monday, when both sides said that the fighting in the east had entered a new phase. Russia See Cities, Page A12

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Neighbors came out to B. Gale Wilson School and marched Saturday to the 2900 block of Waterman Boulevard to

protest against a halfway house, located near two schools, where parolees who are sexual offenders live.

Families protest halfway house for sexual offenders in Fairfield Susan Hiland SHILAND@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

FAIRFIELD — Parents and residents near B. Gale Wilson Elementary School and K.I. Jones Elementary School are outraged to find a halfway house for sexual offenders is right in the middle of the neighborhood where their children go to school.

About 25 parents came out Sat-

urday to B. Gale Wilson to march to the halfway house, protesting all the way.

Richard Creighton and his wife Evelyn have two little boys and they were stunned to find out about the halfway house.

“We live right across the street from the house,” Richard Creighton said.

The house is located on the 2900 block of Waterman Boulevard,

less than a mile from both schools.

The state’s Megan’s Law website shows four convicted sex offenders live at the home: a 42-year-old man convicted in 2002 of rape of a drugged or intoxicated victim and released from prison in 2018; a 29-year-old man convicted in 2013 of sodomy by force, violence or fear of a victim who was younger

Immigration woes continue for President County supervisors to decide how Tribune Content Agency

President Joe Biden faces political peril as a showdown at the Supreme Court on immigration coincides with widespread criticism of his plan to end pandemic-related border controls.

Justices on Tuesday will consider whether Biden can end former President Donald Trump’s “remain in Mexico” policy, which has forced tens of thousands of asylumseekers to stay south of the border while their applications are processed. A federal trial judge ordered the Biden administration to restart the program.

A ruling against the administration would further complicate Biden’s handling of immigration – an issue on which voters already give him low marks, polls show. Republicans

are preparing to highlight the migrant surge at the southern border in the November elections, while a growing number of Democratic lawmakers are distancing themselves from the administration’s plan to scrap the separate, pandemic-driven Title 42 border controls, fearing the influx will only worsen.

“Republicans smell blood,” said Frank Sharry, executive director of the liberal immigrant-rights group America’s Voice. Democrats are “getting division in the ranks.”

There are no easy answers for the president. His Democratic base has vented frustration at the slow progress of rolling back his predecessor’s policies. At the same time, near-record border apprehensions have See Woes, Page A12

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FAIRFIELD — Solano County supervisors on Tuesday will consider how to spend nearly $2 million in state funds for wildfire prevention and suppression.

After a number of meetings, including with the Green Valley and Pleasants Valley fire safety councils, the county staff is recommending: n $1.17 million to go toward the acquisition of radio equipment required for radio interoperability between agencies. n $400,000 for the acquisition of equipment for the creation of a fuels reduction program. n $200,000 for design work at the Falls School site. n $10,000 for a pilot

signage program.

The board also is expected to finalize the appropriation of nearly $4.9 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act pandemic funds for previously approved job training, re-employment and assistance for small businesses.

In a related matter, the supervisors will hear from a pandemic recovery workgroup on consideration of additional American Rescue Plan Act expenditures toward small-business recovery, the board agenda states.

The board meets at 9 a.m. in the first-floor chamber of the government center, 675 Texas St., in Fairfield.

Also on the agenda is recognition of April 2022 as National Volunteer Month in Solano

County. Typically the board members offer a public shoutout to the hundreds of volunteers who help out county agencies each year.

The board also is scheduled to consider supporting the restructuring of the Community Action Partnership Solano Joint Powers Authority board, creating a panel

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Ancient octopus figures include 330 million years, 10 legs, 2 spellings I

since the Tampa Bay t’s almost like everything you’ve been told Bucs signed Tom Brady. about octopi is a lie.

It’s the most suckers in Eight legs? Not one place since the last always. Found in the cryptocurrency ocean? Not necessarily. convention.

That octopi is the plural I jest. Maybe. of octopus? Not always.

Anyway, scientists For some of those say the octopus in findings, we can thank Brad Stanhope question lived millions scientists, who recently Like I was sayin’ of years before what published a report about they previously believed a 330-million-year-old fossil of was the oldest octopus – making an octopus in Montana. it kind of the Dick Clark of Yes. Three-hundred-thirty octopus, to use a 40-year-old million years. joke. While the scientists used Yes. Montana. some fancy science wizardry to Even stranger than its age is determine the octopus’ age (not this: The old octopus had counting rings, I hope), they 10 limbs, which really qualifies were also tipped off to the fact it it as a decapus if my memory of was really old when it started prefixes is correct. complaining about modern Even stranger, the scientists music and telling stories about say each of the 10 limbs had two when it cost just a quarter to go suckers, giving it 20 total. to the movies during the Great So if you’re keeping track, Depression. this is the oldest fossil found Of course, all of this could

have been discovered three decades ago, when the fossil was only 229,999,970 years old.

The specimen was discovered in the Bear Gulch limestone formation in Montana and was one of several octopi (more on that word later) donated to the Royal Ontario Museum in Canada in 1988, when the octopus’ childhood friend Ronald Reagan was president.

It sat there for years, forgotten and presumably offended that it was called an octopus, despite having 10 limbs.

Then . . . years later . . . scientists noticed the 10 little limbs, encased in limestone.

What’s more, the fossilized octopus had the remnants of an ink bag, used presumably to squirt at predators and to sign ancient octopus documents with a quill.

According to an article by

The Associated Press, “The creature, a vampyropod, was likely the ancestor of both modern octopuses and vampire squid . . . .”

There was more information, but I like the idea of ending a sentence with the words “vampire squid,” which will haunt your dreams. The AP article also quoted the journal Nature Communications as saying “the ‘oldest known definitive’ vampyropod was from around 240 million years ago.”

That means the Montana octopus (perhaps the first time those words have ever appeared consecutively in print) was around 90 million years before the birth of what was formerly presumed to be the first octopus.

While doing my research (reading the article, using a calculator to subtract 30 from 3 million, thinking of dumb

jokes about old things), I also discovered that octopi isn’t the only plural for octopus. Many sources say the correct word is octopuses, although MerriamWebster Dictionary says either one is fine.

So here’s what we’ve learned today: n Millions of years ago, octopuses had 10 limbs. n Ronald Reagan was childhood friends with an octopus. n Octopi and octopuses are both right. n There’s such a thing as a vampire squid.

Good luck thinking about that tonight when you turn out the lights.

Reach Brad Stanhope at bradstanhope@outlook.com.

A wild turkey on the attack in Washington, D.C. tures of festive dinners by the 16th century, as Jim Sterba notes in “Nature Wars: The Incredible Story of How Wildlife Comebacks Turned Backyards Into Battlegrounds.”

But the drumsticks came at a price. Once abundant across North America, turkeys were missing from most of the East Coast by the 1920s.

Beginning in the 1960s, “there was a lot of interest in getting turkeys reestablished in the country,” explains Bob Long, wild turkey and upland game bird wildlife manager for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The birds prefer environments where forest and meadow meet and came flocking to suburbs and parks. Now, Long estimates there are more than 4 million of the birds strutting their stuffing across the East Coast.

Rauch thinks the national flock is even bigger, at 7 million birds nationwide, though no one knows for sure. The District, he guesses, has about 100. They tend to be secretive, he notes, and usually scatter when humans approach.

At least, most of them do. On March 22, Clark Weigel, a special education specialist, was biking along the trail when he spotted a turkey in the path. Weigel dismounted and tried to leave, but the tom attacked, pecking and flapping. After throwing two phones and a radio at the enraged bird, Weigel finally threw his bike. The turkey slunk off. He left

The Washington Post There’s a menace haunting the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail in Washington. It hunts the lonely, quiet stretch of woods between an aquatic garden and a recreation center. Suddenly, it appears in front of a biker, walker or runner and gives chase, flapping, slashing with its talons - and gobbling. It’s a male wild turkey, and it’s already sent someone to urgent care.

Now, scientists, park rangers and others are out to catch the wild butterball. Despite its fowl attitude, victims want it peacefully relocated. The turkey’s presence might ruffle feathers, but it’s also a sign of the recovery of a species - a story of conservation success.

If you’ve never seen a turkey outside of a sandwich, you’re not alone.

“We probably went four or five, six decades without turkeys in the district, unless it was a very, very small population that no one knew anything about,” explains D.C. wildlife biologist Dan Rauch. “They have been pushed out by habitat change, by development, by hunting.”

Wild turkeys were abundant before Western colonization. Indigenous peoples domesticated the bird across North and Central America, and most wild ones were relatively docile. Europeans recognized good food when they saw it, and turkeys became fea-

behind scattered feathers and a shaken but unharmed cyclist. “It’s not something that I would expect to do at all, having to defend myself against a wild animal in D.C.,” Weigel says. “I actually stuck around to file [a] report solely because I thought I had injured the animal.”

That same day, the turkey appeared in the path of Terrance Savitsky, a research statistician at the Bureau of Labor Statistics out for a morning run. Savitsky backed up and tried to run the other way. The turkey ran, too. “Man, was it fast. I started running and realized it was gaining on me,” Savistky says.

Another victim posted a photo of the turkey in full plumage to the local blog PoPville, reporting that he ended up in urgent care “with puncture wounds on my legs and I had to get a tetanus shot and antibiotics” after getting the wrong end of its talons.

Running away won’t help, explains Long.

“They’re really good on their feet. They’ll typically run from danger rather than fly,” he says. They can reach 25 miles an hour on the ground and can fly, too, up to 50 miles an hour.

Normally, turkeys top out around 20 pounds, with fleshy wattles that hang down their necks and another protuberance called a snood hanging over the beak.

But when a tom turkey is out to display and intimi-

date, it stands up straight, up to 2 1/2 feet tall.

Their wattles and snoods flush and swell.

Ruffled feathers are not unusual in the spring.

Turkey mating season usually runs from March to May - and the D.C. turkey dating scene could make anyone irritable.

But Joe Cashman, a park guide at the Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, first encountered the turkey on a bike patrol in October, when he spotted a male and two females.

“The male kind of chased us a little bit. We thought that was odd,” he says.

Then the complaints came rolling in. Cashman estimates that Kenilworth has received at least a dozen. There are now warning signs around the turkey’s stalking grounds near the Aquatic Gardens and on the trail running north, an area another victim has taken to calling “Gobbler’s Gulch.” Cashman is also walking or biking the trail three times per day. He’s

spotted the turkey numerous times – and been chased twice.

Most turkeys are not aggressive, Rauch notes.

If you see a bird that won’t budge, he says, make yourself look big and make noise. Don’t turn your back on it. If you’re on a bike, don’t get off.

A stick can be useful to make yourself look large and intimidating. And no matter how aggressive, turkeys can’t get or spread rabies.

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VACAVILLE — California Medical Facility dedicated the relaunch Friday of its popular bicycle refurbishing project and renaming the new facility where it is housed after its founder, the late Sgt. David Cueva.

"We celebrate my uncle and his service to the community," said nephew Dan Cueva. "It's not just about restoring bicycles and giving them to those in need. It's also about restoring life and helping inmates rehabilitate back into the community. He treated everyone with dignity and respect."

Like his uncle, Dan Cueva had served a lifetime at CMF as a correctional officer all the way to becoming the warden. He now serves as the associate director for female offenders and specialized housing in Sacramento.

Sgt. David Cueva started the CMF Bike Project in 1985 as an idea for those in need of transportation. It grew into a lifetime passion project for him and the many inmates who served. The bike project refurbished 500 bicycles at the peak of its program in 1990.

Aluminum cans were often collected to buy the spare parts needed to refurbish the bikes.

"This project has always been near and dear to my heart," said John Grobman, who once clerked for Cueva as an inmate and now runs the Paws For Life K-9 Rescue Program at the facility.

"The man that created it was very special to me.

To see the faces of those kids get their bicycles was the happiest thing I ever got to see. I witnessed a special needs child laugh and giggle after we made a three-wheel bicycle and that was something special."

Bicycles are donated to the program and refurbished. Some of the bikes come in severely damaged and may take as many as two or three bikes to have the parts to put one together. Others come in brand new and simply need a wash and shine.

As recreation supervisor Jeremiah Holland said, the job of working on the bike project is a special one for inmates.

It's a special privilege.

"This is great for

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Mary P. Cueva, widow of the late Sgt. David Cueva, and her daughter Leanna Vigil, speak at the rededication ceremony of the CMF Bike Project, now named after their husband and father. someone working in the program that is incarcerated because it is an authentic job," Holland said. "To learn skills and provide a service is a great and wonderful opportunity."

Volunteers of Vacaville is now partnering with the program to help provide what is often a needed form of transportation. An anonymous donor made a sizable contribution as well. Jeff Jerge, owner of a bike shop in El Sobrante called The Pedaler, was brought on by Holland to assist.

"I am able to give them a pile of bikes," Jerge said.

"I liked this project right away. It's grassroots. I love to see that the bikes are going back out into the community."

CMF inmate James Cross admitted he once terrorized people with "heinous crimes" as a motorcycle gang member.

Today, he helps lead the bicycle project, doing good with another form two-wheel bike, restoring them and providing them to needy children and adults in the community.

"It's a privilege to be part of the bike program and to have a job giving back to the community," said Cross, incarcerated in 2004 for conspiracy to commit murder. "They asked me to run the bicycle program and I felt obligated. It was the right thing to take over."

The program was once run just outside the fencing under minimum

security. It has now been moved within the confines of the prison in the plant operation buildings, available for more inmates to participate if they so choose.

"The warden came to me and said we can't let the program die," said plant manager Hank Blank. "We made it work inside the prison in plant operations. The program is all about rehabilitation for the inmates and giving back to the community. I'm extremely proud of what we've been able to accomplish."

The Cueva family was at the dedication and present in force. They helped cut the ribbon as the new sign was dedicated, featuring the words "Volunteers of Vacaville Bike Project, Est. 1985 by David Cueva.

"Dad was so proud to be a part of the CMF community and to be a part of the bike project," said his daughter, Leanna Vigil.

"He was so humble. We are so proud of his legacy.

He wasn't the type of man to speak about his actions.

He would just go ahead and do it."

"He had such a love for the children that were unable to bet big gifts," his widow Mary P. Cueva said. "This program was such a part of him."

For those who would like to donate a bicycle, or request to be a recipient of one, send an email to Emily Haley, the community resource manager, at emily.haley@cdcr.ca.gov.

FAIRFIELD — David Brearley and his wife Gina Brearley of Vacaville were excited Saturday to come to dowtown Fairfield with the grill and do some cooking.

The inaugural Blues, Brews and BBQ Cook-Off was packed with visitors enjoying some music, a little tasty food and just relaxing.

"This is our second barbeque cook-off," Gina Brearley said.

She pointed to the sign on the side of the tent that noted several awards for her husband's chili.

"It is good chili," she said. "This is a nice cookoff because it is really close to home for us."

Music played and many people sat in the sun enjoying some blues from the Big Blu Soul Revue, whose members always bring the soul of San Francisco to their music and shows.

Proceeds from this event will benefit Community Action North Bay, a local organization that focuses on the needs of those with low incomes, including seniors, veterans and the disabled.

The competition was judged by various community members, from firefighters to City Council members. They had 12 judges across two tables tasting and writing.

"We actually started judging these competitions here back when they did the barbecues at the Tomato Festival," said

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Setup takes place for lunches for volunteers at the first Blues, Brews and BBQ Cook-Off in Fairfield, Saturday.

Tracy Allen, the organizer of the judging.

City Parks and Recreation Department Superintendant Juanita Johnson said she hopes this will become a standard event.

"We just need to find the right dates so we aren't competing against other Brew Fests," she said.

Some of the smaller breweries couldn't come out Saturday because of another large festival this weekend, but organizers still had 30 different brewers sharing drinks.

"Those who couldn't come sent us beers to share," Johnson said.

The city also had six food vendors serving up

everything from fried green tomatoes to chocolate chip cookies.

Kalie Cambra helped organize the event with Johnson. They have been working since January to bring everything together.

Cambra said they were already working on next year's plans.

"I have a clipboard full of notes," she said.

Cunya Miles sat in the shade sipping water. She came from Lassen with her boyfriend, who was working security.

"I almost didn't come.

I thought maybe not but then I changed my mind," she said. "I am so glad I did. This has been a great day."

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Obituaries

Donald Wayne Barber

Ida Mae Marbs-Singletary April 26, 1944 — March 7, 2022

Ida Mae MarbsSingletary passed away on March 7, 2022, following a brief illness surrounded by her family. She was born on April 26, 1944, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to Horace Marbs and Luebertha Tisino-Marbs.

She attended school at the following schools: Peabody Elementary at the time the new school in the district and the students were required to attend Saturday school to make up for the waiting period while the school was being built. She then attended Silver City Elementary.

After being promoted from Silver City, Ida continued her education at Peabody High School. Upon graduation from Peabody High School, she attended Grambling College where she studied business.

Ida later moved to Fairfield, California, for a short time, then moved to Lompoc, California, where she worked at ITT Federal Electric Corporation on Vandenberg Air Force Base while the family was stationed there. She attended St. James Missionary Baptist Church and was a very active member while there.

Ida and her family returned to Fairfield, California, and made this area their permanent home. She worked for the Department of Social Services, then Fairfield-Suisun School District working with special needs children. She retired from the Department of California Medical Facility.

Ida was an active member of St. Stephens CME Methodist Church in

Fairfield, California.

In her spare time, Ida enjoyed playing bingo, completing crossword puzzles, reading, talking to family members and listening to music.

Family was very important to her. She maintained the history of the family and was a constant contact person for the entire family! If you wanted to know about anybody in the family, Ida knew the answers.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Horace Marbs and Luebertha Tisino-Marbs; brothers, James Marbs, Horace Marbs, Cleveland Marbs, Hillary Payne, Cary Payne; sister, Rosa M. Marbs; grandsons, SaVonn and Ezikio Singletary, and daughter, Kimmeshawn Sherman.

Ida leaves to cherish her loving memory, two sons, Carlos Milo (St. Louis, Missouri) and Shannon Singletary (Fairfield, California); grandchildren, Xavier Singletary (Phoenix, Arizona) Roshalla Singletary (Visalia, California), Jonathan Singletary (Fairfield, California), N'yla and Carley Milo (St Louis, Missouri), Khailanie and Kaiden Sherman; sister, Yubi J. Marbs-Soso (Fairfield, California); brothers, Huey Marbs (Houston, Texas), Charlie Marbs and Eugene Marbs (Alexandria, Louisiana), and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, at St. Stephens CME Methodist Church, 2301 Union Ave., Fairfield, California, with Dr. Rev. David C. Isom.

Billy D. Arrington, Sr. April 1932 — April 2022

It is with great with Chevron in sadness that the 1963. Bill worked family of Billy D. at their business for Arrington Sr. 53 years, joined by announce his his son as he grew passing on April older. They retired 9, 2022, at the age in 2016, with lots of 90. of great memories He was preand friendships. ceded in death Bill loved and by parents, was active in many Andrew and Flora sports: hunting, Arrington; sister, fishing, bowling Ruth Palacios, and and skating, but his ARMY nephew, Gerald greatest enjoyment VETERAN Hauchins. was playing softBill is survived by his ball, which he played well wife of 65 years, Betty, into his 80s. He also sponas well as son, Billy Jr. sored softball teams. He (Shirley); daughter, Vickie also loved racing cars, which Moorhead (Gary); grand- was another passion. children, Daniel Moorhead Bill was a very giving (Dana), Jason Moorhead, person, and loved people. He John Arrington (Naama), always had a positive spirit Marlie Billings; six great- and many stories to share. grandsons, Noah, Harrison, He loved spending time with Camden, Damarco, Daniel his family and friends, espeand David, and two great- cially at the holidays. granddaughters, Emelyn Bill attended Harbor and River Grace.

Community Free Will Bill was born on April 2, Baptist Church in Suisun 1932, in Boissevain, Virginia. City, California.

He graduated Pocahontas The family wishes to High School in 1950 and send a special thank you went to work for Pocahontas to the staff at Solano Life Fuel, until he left to serve in House in Dixon for their care the Army for three years as and compassion, as well as a medic in the Korean War. Bridge Hospice in Fairfield.

After his service in the Army There will be a memohe again worked at Poca- rial service at 1 p.m. Thurshontas Fuel, then Allied day, June 2, 2022, at Chemical as an accountant. McCune Garden Chapel, During this time he also 212 Main St., Vacaville, Caligraduated from Beckley fornia, followed by a service College in Beckley, West at 3 p.m. at Sacramento Virginia. Bill met his wife, Valley National Cemetery, Betty Jennelle, in Mullens, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, West Virginia, and they were California. married in 1957.

Memorial donations may Bill, Betty and Bill Jr. be made in his name to the moved from West Virginia Wounded Warriors Project, to Fairfield, California, in P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, 1959, where Bill worked Kansas 66675-8517, 888for Standard Oil Company 997-2586, or to www. (now Chevron). He was later WoundedWarriorProject. offered his own business org/donate.

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Aug. 8, 1959 — April 12, 2022

Donald Wayne Barber went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the age of 62 years. He was a beloved son to Stan and Carole Barber.

Donald was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 8, 1959. Since his dad was in the Navy, Don lived in many states growing up, then settled in Fairfield, California, in 1972.

Don was born mentally handicapped. He loved life to the fullest, loved the Lord and singing hymns to Him, and praying for people. He enjoyed meeting people and was a joy and a blessing to all who knew him.

We had a saying, 'Don loved everyone and called

them his friends, he just hadn’t met them all yet.'

He is survived by his parents, Stan and Carole; uncle, Bud and his family; aunt, Delores and her family.

Don was preceded in death by his brother, Steven, who passed away Dec. 19, 2021.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2075 Dover Ave., Fairfield, California.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Trinity Lutheran Church.

Arrangements under the care of Bryan-Braker Funeral Home, 707-4254697.

Marie G. Bjork

April 20, 1946 — March 21, 2022

On Monday, March 21, 2022, Marie G. Bjork, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with multiple myeloma.

Marie was born to Lorenzo Nieva and Mercedes Raposa Nieva in Oas, Albay, Philippines, on April 20, 1946.

On May 20, 1972, she married James Arnold Bjork.

They raised one daughter, Edith M. Bjork-Kreiser.

Marie loved to cook and enjoyed seeing the results consumed by her family and friends. She was an avid bowler for many years and earned many awards. She enjoyed fishing, and most of all gardening. She raised many beautiful flowers and shared the products of her vegetable garden with many of her friends and neighbors.

She is survived by her husband, Jim; daughter, Edith; grandson, Aaron

Maze; and granddaughter, Jasmyn Bjork-Kreiser; as well as numerous nieces and other family members in the Philippines, Alaska, Australia and the U.S. Marie was preceded in death by her parents; and by her sisters, Gregoria, Fidencia, Nemia and Gloria; as well as her brother, Vicente.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2022, at BryanBraker Funeral Home, 1850 W. Texas St., Fairfield. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Holy Spirit Church, 1070 N. Texas St., Fairfield.

Graveside service will follow at 12:30 p.m. at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, California.

Arrangements under the care of BryanBraker Funeral Home, 707-425-4697.

On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, Elouise “Ella” Ha’alelea Yarrow, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, Kupuna and Aunty, passed away at the age of 88 in Fairfield, California. Born Nov. 9, 1933, in Kaka’ako, Oahu, she was the 5th of 10 children for Caesar and Emma Halemanu Paishon Sr. Elouise was a homemaker and wife to the late Silver Star recipient and U.S. Air Force veteran Harlan Yarrow, and dedicated her life to raising her children and helping raise her grandchildren.

She always attended any program or activity when her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were involved. We could find Elouise on a ball field, motorcycle racetrack, at the theater or a hula event supporting her family. She enjoyed bowling and could often be found at a bowling alley clearing the lanes.

Ella was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attended relief society meetings. She was a talented musician who sang and played ukulele. Being involved in her senior center, she shared her talents around Solano County playing Hawaiian music with other members.

Being Hawaiian was important to Elouise. She was

a member of Na Huapala O Hawaii Halau O Ha’alelea and a member of the Hawaiian Civic Club.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harlan Yarrow; daughter, Raylene Kawaiae’a, and son, Allen Yarrow. She is survived by sons, Duane (Karol Ann) Yarrow of Fairfield, California, Duke (Marla) Yarrow of Santee, California, and daughterin-law, Micki Yarrow, of Fairfield, California; 12 grandchildren, 33 greatgrandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.

Her wishes were to be cremated and scattered at sea. There will a Celebration of Life held at a later date.

Condolences can be sent to 1700 Kentucky St., Fairfield, California 94533, and also on the Bryan-Braker funeral home website.

Kupuna was tough and sassy. Some would call her bossy, but she was extraordinary in everything she did.

She was an awesome mom, a spicy Kupuna and a loving aunty, always present for her family.

'Elei kau, e lei ho’oilo i ke aloha.'

Love is worn like a wreath through the summers and the winters. Love is everlasting. 'Olelo No'eau #332 Arrangements entrusted to Bryan-Braker Funeral Home, 425-4697.

Debra L. Deal

May 28, 1960 — April 10, 2022

Lovely wife, mother and friend, a longtime resident of Fairfield-Suisun City passed away quietly Sunday afternoon after a long illness.

Debbi graduated from Armijo High School in 1978.

She will be sorely missed

by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years; three children; and four grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.

Bernard Seney (Bud)

June 20, 1939 — April 19, 2022

Patrick Kevin Tiger

Jan. 23, 1960 — April 6, 2022

Patrick Kevin Tiger passed suddenly after a long illness with his beloved wife Kelley by his side, on April 6, 2022.

Pat was a Fairfield native, born Jan. 23, 1960. He was a citizen of the Muscogee Nation.

Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Mary R. and Andrew J. Tiger; brothers, William M. and Keith J. Tiger; sister, Maryann Tiger; nieces, Lisa Meisinger-McCloskey and Lily Chapman, and nephew, Shawnee Tiger.

Pat is survived by wife, Kelley (Prentice); daughter, Shantel wife Heather; grandson, Ian; granddaughters, Tristan, Drayden and

Mercede; sisters, Carol Chapman husband Gary, Sally Johnson husband Rodney, Andrea Vogel; brother, James Tiger; multiple nieces and nephews.

As per his wishes, Patrick will be cremated.

His service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022, at Fairfield Funeral Home, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. He will then be transported

by Suisun District Fire Engine to the Valley Station, 4965 Clayton Road., for a celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, a gofundme (www.gofundme. com/memorial-fund-forPatrick-Tiger) has been set up to help alleviate medical bills.

In Loving Memory Bernard "Bud" Seney, 82 years old, passed away on April 19, 2022, in Dixon, California.

Bud was born in Burbank, South Dakota, to Albie and Helen Seney on June 20, 1939. Bud attended Vermillion High School in Vermillion, South Dakota. After graduation, Bud worked as a truck driver for several different trucking companies before retiring in 1994 from Hyman Freightways Inc. Bud had a passion for searching for sunken ships.

Bud received his SCUBA diving certification and conducted diving explorations in the waters of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.

Later, Bud transitioned from deep sea diving to searching for buried treasure on land. Bud enjoyed the thrills of metal detecting and was

a member of local metal detecting club organizations. Bud especially loved spending time with his dogs, Dixie and Mabel.

Bud is survived by three brothers, Pierre Seney, Duane Seney, and Terrance Seney; sister, Nancy Woodard (Seney), and daughter, Neta Troupe (Seney). Bud had three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to extend their thanks to Kaiser hospital doctors and nurses and also to the nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and staff of hospice.

A Rosary and viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Milton Carpenter Funeral Home in Dixon. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Dixon.

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Cal Maritime graduate living No censure for her dream as a Navy officer Petero is given Daily Republic Staff

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VALLEJO — Sasha Barnett wanted to be part of the U.S. Navy since she was 10 years old.

Now Navy Lt. Barnett, a 2014 graduate of the California University Maritime Academy in Vallejo, serves as a systems engineer in the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division supporting the High Energy Laser Integrated with Optical-dazzler and Surveillance program – known as HELIOS, the Navy Office of Community Outreach said in an article.

“Since I was probably 10, I’ve always felt a calling to be a part of something bigger and greater than myself," said Barnett, who joined the Navy in 2014, commissioned as a Surface Warfare officer with an engineering duty option.

Barnett has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Cal Maritime.

She has had two sea tours, the first from 2014 to 2017, during which she was assigned as the main propulsion officer aboard the Pearl Harbor-based USS Hopper.

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Lt. Sasha Barnett is a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division systems engineer.

After being assigned to Dahlgren for Combat Systems Officer and Fire Control Officer training in the spring of 2017, she was assigned to the USS Higgins, out of San Diego, as the fire control officer.

After executing her engineering duty option, she attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, where she was selected as a plank owner in the Meyer Scholar program, becoming one of the first six officers in a program that has since enrolled and graduated about 50 officers. The program was the vision of Vice Adm. Jon Hill, the article states.

“I was mainly interested in participating because I didn’t want to lose that tactical warfighting mindset. I have a well-rounded technical background and coupling that with how we think we will employ weapon systems is key in future system developments,” Barnett said.

Barnett has since earned a master's degree in applied physics and arrived at the Naval Surface Warfare Center.

“The goal for me is to get to the program office and be either a major program manager or perhaps even come back to the warfare center as a commanding officer, but to do either I need to have that program management experience,” Barnett said.

She tells sailors who may want to follow a similar path to “never stop asking questions. I do not consider myself an expert in any subject. I still find that I’m learning something new every single day, which is very humbling.”

The next Cal Maritime graduation class will celebrate its commencement May 7-8.

Mare Island cruise offers osprey sitings Susan Hiland

SHILAND@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

MARE ISLAND — The Mare Island Heritage Trust will host a cruise with an opportunity to view osprey and other birds.

The cruise will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 7 with the boat leaving from the Vallejo Marina.

The tour will be with Capt. Ronn Patterson, marine biologist and owner of Dolphin Charters, and Myrna Hayes, president of the Mare Island Heritage Trust and regional river guide for a 2.5-hour trip on the Napa River highlighting the rather recent phenomenon of osprey nesting on San Francisco Bay. Passengers will have the opportunity to

travel along the Mare Island shore to observe osprey incubating eggs and guarding nests and soaring in the sky above Dolphin Charters' River Dolphin.

The outing requires advanced registration.

Both the Napa-Solano Audubon Society and the Golden Gate Audubon Society along with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, the Mare Island Heritage Trust and others have formed the Bay Area Osprey Coalition to document the establishment of nests at a growing number of sites throughout the San Francisco Bay and to monitor the adult and young chicks.

There were 19 nests on the Mare Island Strait/ Napa River during the 2021 season. The Mare

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An osprey couple with its chicks.

Insurance reform bill clears first policy committee Daily Republic Staff DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

FAIRFIELD — Legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd to try and help improve liability coverage for California motorists, protecting people injured in crashes as well as those who might be exposed to paying higher medical and vehicle repair bills, has cleared its first DODD policy committee.

“We must ensure California crash victims get the financial support they need while covering those who might be liable for soaring medical and property damage costs,” Dodd, D-Napa, said in a press release, “because drivers have been underinsured for too long and it is costing them dearly.”

Fifty-five years ago, California set the current mandatory insurance minimums, requiring drivers to carry $15,000 in coverage for a single injury or death, up to $30,000 per accident and $5,000 for

property damage. Only four states have the same or lower limits.

Many drivers are under the false impression that carrying the current minimum would make them whole after a crash. The standard is especially hard on low-income or fixed-income residents who lack a safety net to cover damages.

Dodd’s legislation, Senate Bill 1107, would update the minimum to $30,000/$60,000/$15,000, bringing it in line with increased costs over the past half-century on everything including vehicle repairs, medical care and emergency services.

The bill passed the Senate Insurance Committee.

Dodd currently represents the 3rd Senate District, which includes all of Solano County and all or portions of the Napa, Yolo, Sonoma, Contra Costa and Sacramento counties.

Island Strait is still considered the epicenter of Bay Area nesting with a concentration of nest sites that includes the first osprey nest on San Francisco Bay established around 2003. There were 56 nests documented throughout the Bay Area in 2021.

The next opportunity

to view nesting and fledgling osprey up close from the river vantage point will be during the 10th Annual San Francisco Bay Osprey Days scheduled June 24-26 throughout Mare Island in Vallejo.

Call 510-527-9622 or 800-472-9942 or visit dolphincharters.com to RSVP for the May 7 trip.

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SHILAND@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

FAIRFIELD — Speculation that Fairfield-Suisun School District Trustee Ana Petero may be censured by her colleagues this week proved false.

Petero indicated in an email to the Daily Republic that such a censure was forthcoming.

Trustees met Thursday night for a special PETERO closed session board meeting.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss litigation with counsel, board President Bethany Smith said.

Some speculation as to the SMITH subject matter to be discussed during the closed session had circulated beforehand, Smith said.

“It is sad to me that things are taken at face value with no information on the facts. It is all based on assumptions and rumors,” she said.

Petero in her email speculated she was the topic of the closed session and was to be censured for her actions over the past couple of months for visits to schools and for alleged violation of the Brown Act. The alleged Brown Act violation centers on discussing information that

was addressed in closed sessions with members of the public. Petero denies such a violation occurred. In addition, two formal complaints were filed because of Petero’s behavior and interaction with parents and students and one informal complaint was also made.

The complaints were detailed in a letter from Smith to Petero, a copy of which Petero provided to the Daily Republic. Petero also provided a copy of her written reply to Smith.

“No action was taken during the board meeting,” Smith said.

For Petero to be censured, the matter would be put on the agenda and done publically without a majority of the board, Smith said.

“That did not happen,” Smith said.

The board has previously censured Petero, who was elected in November 2020.

The agenda for the upcoming Thursday night meeting was posted on the school website with no item for censure of Petero.

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Central Office, 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield. To view the meeting online, go to www. fsusd.org/Page/13970.

A6 Sunday, April 24, 2022 — DAILY REPUBLIC

International Bird Rescue to honor New Covid volunteers at fundraising event testing site opens in Suisun City

Susan Hiland

SHILAND@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

FAIRFIELD — International Bird Rescue volunteers will soon be honored for their work to protect wildlife.

Honorees will be recognized during a Bird Conservation Awards Ceremony and Benefit, an evening designed to celebrate the mission of this 51-year-old organization.

The organization will honor all those who have helped make its mission possible.

The featured speaker will be wildlife artist Jane Kim. She is known for creating the “Wall of Birds” at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Kim will create an original work of art live on stage during the event, which is dubbed “Taking Flight.” The original piece she creates will be available at auction.

The in-person event will begin at 6:30 p.m. May 3 at the Freight & Salvage music venue in the Berkeley Downtown Arts area.

Guests will also enjoy “flights” of wine and beer tastings, and an Art in Flight silent auction featuring avian artwork and photography. An online auction is live now.

Finally, they will celebrate the inaugural Bird Conservation Award recipients, honoring the Volunteer of the Year, Wildlife Partner of the Year and the Civic Partner of the Year.

Those being honored include: Alice Berkner Award-Volunteer of the Year: Toni Arkoosh Pinsky.

Pinsky has given her heart and soul to Bird Rescue since arriving as a clinic volunteer in 2015. In addition to her clinic hours, she has been a member of the Board of Directors for five years and currently

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Courtesy of International Bird Rescue

Wildlife Partners of the Year winners release Brown Pelicans. serves as chairwoman. She lives in San Anselmo.

Wildlife Partner of the Year: Melissa Borde. Borde is the reserve manager at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in Orange County.

Borde put all her experience to work helping to make the rescue of the Elegant Tern chicks possible at the Long Beach seabird rescue in the summer of 2021.

Wildlife Partner of the Year: Lenny Arkinstall. Arkinstall is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit organization Los Cerritos Wetlands Stewards Inc. Arkinstall sprang into action, lending his boat and spending countless hours of his personal time on the water assisting with the Long Beach seabird rescue.

Civic Partners of the Year: San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory.

In August of 2021, biologists from

Melissa Borde and Lenny Arkinstall the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory brought three abandoned Snowy Plover eggs to Bird Rescue’s Northern California wildlife clinic.

The organization was able to successfully hatch and raise the chicks, releasing them back to the wild with San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory and the Oiled Wildlife Care Network, which provides readiness and response activities to oil spills.

Bird Rescue will recognize OWCN for its work in the Long Beach seabird rescue, stepping up to help even though no oil was involved.

More info on the honorees is available at https://www. birdrescue.org/celebrating-wildlifeheroes-announcing-bird-conservation-award-winners/.

Tickets are available online at https://birdrescue.ticketspice.com/ taking-flight.

Cal Fire plans prescribed burn along Highway 128 Daily Republic Staff DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

LAKE BERRYESSA — Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit, along with fire departments from Solano, Yolo and Napa counties, will be helping with a prescribed burn Monday and Tuesday along Highway 128 between Pleasant Valley Road to Canyon Creek Resort in Yolo County.

Some 50 acres are planned to be burned, with ignition starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. each day, or as conditions change. An engine will be out in the area.

The Highway 128 Prescribed Burn project is designed to create a fuel break to prevent fires originating on Highway 128 from spreading into the steep and rugged country to the north where topography makes firefighting difficult. The completed line will be 6 miles long, ranging from 10 feet wide to 150 feet wide.

This area has had six large fires over the

The burn will take place between Pleasant Valley Road to Canyon Creek Resort in Yolo County, Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. An engine will be out in the area. past seven years. The project is a collaboration between Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit, the Napa-Solano Audubon Society, local residents, Yolo County Resource Conservation District, the Yolo County Office of Emergency Services and Caltrans.

Residents can expect to see smoke in the air during this time, along with fire apparatus in the area while the prescribed burn is taking place. Residents and commuting traffic can also expect single-lane traffic control in the area.

The project is utilizing existing ranch roads and connecting them with hand line constructed by

Cal Fire crews to minimize the impact to the environment. The control line will allow firefighters to burn the grass on the north side of the highway, clearing the area of available fuel for a wildland fire to start.

The prescribed vegetation management burns are planned and meet strict criteria for ecological benefit, weather parameters, smoke management and fire safety guidelines, Cal Fire reports. When all conditions are met, trained wildland firefighters conduct the burn while monitoring the set criteria, fire behavior and designated fire control lines.

The prescribed burn will comply with requirements of the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District, which can be contacted at 530-757- 3660.

For more information about fire safety or prescribed fire and its benefits, visit the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection website www. fire.ca.gov.

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SUISUN CITY — Suisun City is the newest site for BrandGOV Covid testing.

BrandGOV will provide rapid, 15-minute antigen tests from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Monday at the Joseph A. Nelson Community Center, 611 Village Drive.

The testing is being offered as part of the company’s Empower Solano initiative and a grant from the California Department of Public Health.

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Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Walk-ins are welcome.

To register, visit https://my.primary. health/l/brandgov.

The company also

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Gift cards are no longer being given at these locations or the new one in Suisun City.

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Vacaville Nut Tree Plaza sells to Sacramento-region companies Daily Republic Staff DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

VACAVILLE — Nella Holdings and Tower Investments have partnered in the purchase of the iconic Nut Tree Plaza for $124.5 million.

Tower Investments is a family owned real estate investment and development company with headquarters in the Sacramento region and investments all across the country. Nella Holdings is owned by the Dwelle family, previous owners of Flyers Energy in Auburn.

“We are excited to align with the highly esteemed Dwelle family on the purchase of Nut Tree Plaza,” said Stephen Marks Sr., president and CEO of Tower Investments, in a press release.

“It is an honor to be the next custodian of the historical Nut Tree legacy, and to do so in partnership with another local family.”

Walt Dwelle, managing member of Nella Holdings, expressed similar sentiments in the press release.

“Nella Holdings has made several invest-

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The Nut Tree Plaza is seen in 2017. ments this year, but Nut Tree is personally special to us,” Dwelle said.

“Its fun, family oriented outdoor design makes it a unique landmark in the region, that my family and countless other families have enjoyed – and will continue to enjoy – for generations. We are grateful to the Marks family for allowing us to partner with them on this project.”

For years referred to as “California’s Legendary Road Stop” due to its location at the junction of Interstates 80 and 505, the Nut Tree Plaza has 68 retail

stores, 17 restaurants and outdoor attractions such as a kiddie train.

At 371,000 square feet of commercial space, it has retail tenants such as Nordstrom Rack, Ulta, Buffalo Wildwings, Old Navy, Michaels, Best Buy, Home Goods, Bevmo, Panera Bread, Peets Coffee, See’s Candy, Jelly Belly Candy Store, Jamba Juice and dozens more.

DCA Partners, a diversified financial services firm that manages Nella Holdings’ real estate investment portfolio, helped to facilitate the relationship between

the Dwelle and Marks families and close the purchase. The Nut Tree is another step in DCA Partners’ effort to acquire more than $2 billion of income-producing assets during 2022, on behalf of Nella Holdings.

The transaction closed April 12 and was financed by Citibank and Wells Fargo.

DCA Partners is a merger and acquisition advisory firm.

DCA operates a series of private equity funds that provide growth and buyout capital to promising, growth-oriented businesses throughout the western U.S. Nella Holdings is a third- and fourth-generation family business with diversified holdings across a spectrum of industries and asset classes.

Formed in 1989, Tower Investments LLC is a family owned real estate investment and development company. Tower invests its own capital and self-manages a portfolio of real estate and debt instruments secured by real estate throughout the country.

Tourism breakfast returns to Vacaville after pandemic hiatus Daily Republic Staff DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

VACAVILLE — Economist Robert Eyler, president of Economic Forensics & Analytics out of Petaluma, will be one of five speakers at the Visit Vacaville’s Tourism Breakfast scheduled May 4 at Makse Restaurant.

“We are seeing a marked increase in appetite for travel in 2022,” Melyssa Reeves, president and chief executive officer of Visit Vacaville, said in a statement. She is also a scheduled speaker.

“Travelers want to do more, for longer stays, in the places they choose to visit. We have seen additional interest in Vacaville as a destination and look

forward to hearing from local businesses on the positive impacts they are seeing from these trends.”

The other speakers are Dave McCallum, chairman of Visit Vacaville’s board of directors; Vice Mayor Jason Roberts; City Manager Aaron Busch; and Sonya Bradley, the chief of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Visit Sacramento.

“Vacaville’s tourism industry contributes nearly $2 million each year to Vacaville’s general fund. These funds are used to pay for public safety, street repairs, park maintenance and city recreation programs,” the Visit Vacaville statement said. “Tourism also builds the community in other ways: by adding infra-

structure that benefits residents and providing a compelling reason for visitors to travel here; by allowing the city to compete economically with other destinations; by marketing restaurants, retail, hotels and attractions so they can grow their businesses by hiring more staff and opening additional locations because of the increased visibility and visitor traffic this promotion provides.”

The event begins at 8 a.m. Maske is located at 555 Main St. To reserve a seat, visit www.eventbrite. com/e/visit-vacavillesannual-tourism-breakfasttickets-262244960737. The cost is $50 per person and $500 per sponsored table.

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Dave McCallum speaks at the Red Kettle Challenge at the Salvation Army Very Cherry Red Kettle Kickoff, at Jelly Belly, Nov. 15, 2017.

EDC breakfast returns to in-person affair FAIRFIELD — Robert Hess, described by the Solano EDC as a real estate titan and an industry leader in corporate location strategy and site selection, will be the keynote speaker at the agency’s annual breakfast meeting Friday at the Hilton Garden Inn. This is the first in-person breakfast meeting since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hess, vice chairman of Newmark’s Global Corporate Services division, will speak on opportunities to grow Solano County’s economy, business sectors and talent pipeline.

Economist Robert

Eyler, president of Economic Forensics and Analytics Inc. and a professor at California State University, Sonoma, also is scheduled to speak, as is Solano Economic Development Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Rico.

Registration and networking will take place from 8 to 8:30 a.m. The breakfast and program follow. The Hilton is located at 2200 Gateway Court in Fairfield.

To register, go to https://solanoedc. wufoo.com/forms/ z26vv5814h5k9j.

The cost is $30.

For more information, send an email to pat@solanoedc.org or call 707-864-1855.

Capital Summit.

The summit will be held in person rom 5 to 9 p.m.

May 4 at the Solano Community College Vallejo Campus Lecture Hall, 545 Columbus Parkway.

It’s an opportunity to create a strategy to get funding needed to start,

grow or pivot a business, learn best practices from lending experts, form relationships with financial institutions, and meet and network with lenders and financial business advisers.

For more information, call 916-573-4808.

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The request from the minority party in Congress lacks the legal heft of subpoena power to force Twitter to respond, as no Democrats joined the 18 members of the House Judiciary Committee who signed the letter. The situation could change in January 2023 if Republicans win control of the House in the midterm elections, raising the possibility that they could pursue an inquiry.

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Tensions have been brewing between Republicans and Twitter for years, with conservatives accusing the site of censoring their voices. Trump was permanently banned two days after Jan. 6 insurrection for appearing to encourage the Capitol rioters. Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was also permanently banned for spreading coronavirus misinformation.

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Jordan and 17 others. The letter was first reported by CNBC. Twitter declined to comment on the request.

On Thursday, Musk said he had secured $46.5 billion in financing to support his bid for the social media platform. The Tesla chief executive launched his hostile takeover bid earlier this month, saying he thinks Twitter is essential to a functioning democracy.

Musk has spent weeks opining on the necessity of “free speech” on the platform, taking issue with permanent bans and calling for Twitter to make its algorithm public.

Ranked by Bloomberg as the richest man in the world ― with a net worth of $260 billion as of Friday ― Musk is one of Twitter’s most popular users with nearly 83 million followers.

Many Republicans, including Jordan and Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert have cheered Musk’s bid, charac-

makers. And internally, Twitter employees have raised concerns about Musk’s potential effect on the culture.

Twitter is known for its progressive workforce and flexible work environment. Musk, on the other hand, has appeared to mock gender pronouns and peddled coronavirus misinformation. Tesla has been the target of multiple lawsuits for alleged racial discrimination

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In the letter Friday, Republicans argued that the board’s reaction to Musk’s bid and “outsider opposition” against him has been “concerning.”

Twitter has yet to issue a formal response, but last week it enacted a “poison pill” strategy that would be triggered if Musk - who owns more than 9% of the shares - crosses a 15% threshold.

If activated, it would allow other Twitter shareholders to buy additional stock at a discount, that would then trade at a value of twice their sale price. The flood of new shares would dilute Musk’s stake in the company and make owning it prohibitively expensive.

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VACAVILLE — The 4th Degree Assemblies representing the Knights of Columbus of Solano County and Travis Air Force Base are hosting the annual appreciation dinner for outstanding police officers, deputy sheriffs, CHP officers, firefighters and EMTs. This alcohol-free dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday at St. Aaron Rosenblatt/Daily Republic Joseph Catholic Church, A California Highway Patrol Officer investigates the scene of a two-vehicle accident 1791 Marshall Road. The along Suisun Valley Road by Solano College in Fairfield, Friday. dinner will be catered

by Buckhorn.

People who wish to attend may order tickets at https://kofc3585. org/?page_id=355.

Two-vehicle accident causes damage

City adds new chatbot 'Archie' to interactive website FAIRFIELD — The city recently launched a fully integrated web chat assistant named "Archie" to help automate customer service for website visitors.

The chatbot was launched in partnership with Citibot, a provider of interactive chat solutions for local government.

Archie interacts with the city's website, www. fairfield.ca.gov, making it easier for visitors to find answers to their questions, submit service requests and contact the city staff directly.

"We're always looking to offer our residents easier ways to obtain information," Bill Way, the city's communications manager, said in a press release. "Archie is one more tool we’re using to provide the best customer service possible."

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VACAVILLE — Town Square in downtown Vacaville will be filled with music, food and festivities as Los Reyes Restaurante y Cantina and the Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District team up for the second year in a row to celebrate Vaca de Mayo.

This celebration of Mexican heritage will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 7. Town Square is located on Main Street between Dobbins and Davis streets. Other partners helping to celebrate this event include the Addiego Family, Visit Vacaville and the Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

“This is a terrific way to kick off the summer season of events and celebrations in down-

town Vacaville,” said Maria Alemany, interim executive director of the Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District, in a press release.

“Partnering with one of our established restaurants helps showcase just some of the wonderful things happening downtown.”

Los Reyes restaurant opened in 2004 and moved to its current location in Town Square in 2006. It quickly became a Vacaville favorite and has been serving a variety of Mexican specialties since.

“We just want to have the community come together and have a good time,” Jyka Bacud, general manager of Los Reyes, said in the press release. “We had such a great turnout last year, and it was a great feeling to see everyone coming together.”

Tacos, shrimp ceviche, eloté (Mexican grilled corn) fruit-flavored margaritas and the watermelon paloma, described in the press release as a perfect way to cool off on a hot Vacaville afternoon, will be on sale. A T-shirt commemorating the event will also be available for sale.

“There will be a lot of decorations, food tables, music, DJ Rene will be on the stage in the plaza,” Bacud said in the release. “We’ll even have a vendor selling flowers.”

Midsummer Flowers, a local grower and a Vacaville farmers market staple, will be on hand for the event – good news for all those last-minute Mother’s Day shoppers.

For more information, visit www. downtownvacaville.com.

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SUISUN VALLEY — Suisun Valley K-8 School is among the 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award honorees.

Suisun Valley was nominated for the award by the California Department of Education for its work to create a campus and school community focused on environmental sustainability and education.

Award honorees were recognized for their efforts and leadership in reducing environmental impact and utility costs, improving health and wellness and ensuring effective sustainability education.

Suisun Valley is one of only 27 schools, five districts and four postsecondary institutions that are being honored across the country.

The school has created and maintained 2-acre laboratory farm. Students learn about agriculture science where all students learn the origins of food, how it is grown or produced, and the role agriculture plays in human survival. The program is led by a fulltime agriscience teacher.

The farm includes an outdoor kitchen classroom, a greenhouse, a quarter-acre of field crops, 104 raised beds, 29 fruit trees, a vineyard, a quarter-acre permaculture guild area, an eighth-acre California native garden section, eight egg-produc-

“Growing up the daughter of a farmer, I have always felt the responsiblity of teaching sustainability to our children” — Jas Bains Wright

ing chickens, and seed/ cutting production areas.

“Growing up the daughter of a teacher and a farmer, I have always felt the responsibility of teaching sustainability to our children. To nurture the earth is to nurture our future. Our staff, students and entire community embrace that responsibility and this award reflects their hard work," Principal Jas Bains Wright said in a press release.

Students also learn about a well-developed composting system, innovative and effective approaches to energy and water conservation, considerable waste reduction, and high-quality nutrition and health education programs.

The school was established nearly 100 years ago.

The school will be recognized in the 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award ceremony July 26 in Washington, D.C.

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11th Assembly election a manipulated disaster Change is trendy. We've been asked to embrace it since early in 2007. Although most of us have no problem with change, there is a problem with chicanery. The convoluted 11th Assembly District election train wreck is a perfect example of semi-prurient politics.

The incumbent abruptly decides to pull the plug on his elected obligations so he can wander off and disappoint another interest group.

But first, he pursues and eventually convinces his preferred person to take his place.

His replacement admits to having had initial misgivings accepting his proffered mantle but was able to take the time to decide, garner support and be ready to go.

Announcing his imminent exit would have been tacky enough, but he anoints his successor at the same venue. Bombshell that it is, it leaves no time for anyone else to ruminate over running, line up sponsors or get the foundations of a campaign cooking in the few weeks allotted for filing and getting on the ballot. No wonder there was only one name on the $1.3 million boondoggle our former representative cost the county April 5.

In addition, there was little time for potential office-seekers to run the gamut of asking themselves "Should I enter?" and then laying the groundwork for a campaign with a realistic chance of success in the June election. Now that ballot is almost as sketchy as the farce in April.

Candidates' qualifications are fine, but obvious deck stacking is not in the constituents of the 11th District's best interests or favor. A favor, hopefully, they won't "return."

Bill Ferguson Vacaville

Your vote is critical in 2022 election A quote from 18th century novelist Henry Fielding states, “Society will be judged by the way in which it treats its poor.”

Today America is seeing nearly 4 million children slip back into poverty because the child tax credit in the American Rescue Plan did not get extended in Congress. It is estimated that 6 million more children will end up back in poverty.

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he Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association isn’t shy about its mission. Named for the chief architect of California’s Proposition 13 property tax limit, the organization fiercely defends Jarvis’ iconic 1978 measure against those – public employee unions, particularly – seeking its repeal.

So far, Jarvis and its allied groups have prevailed for more than four decades, most recently fending off a 2020 ballot measure that would have removed some of Proposition 13’s limits from business property.

But HJTA, as it calls itself, also works on a broader front, opposing most non-property tax increases and criticizing what it regards as wasteful Dan Walters spending of tax dollars. The latter effort includes an annual report on “waste, fraud and abuse” – essentially a summary of reports from news organizations and independent watchdogs such as the state auditor.

This year’s version, called “Follow the Money 2021,” contains dozens of examples of how public funds have been squandered, embezzled or otherwise misused, plus situations the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association says show politicians getting special treatment.

One could quibble with some of the examples, but in the main they indicate taxpayers often are not getting as much bang for their bucks as they should.

So, one might wonder, how does California compare with other states in that regard?

By happenstance, as the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association was preparing its report, an organization called Wallet Hub was offering an answer.

In March, Wallet Hub, a website devoted to consumer finance, released a study of what it calls “return on investment,” merging tax burdens with quality of services to develop an index that compares states on how efficiently they spend public funds.

The factors included in the service side of the equation include schools, roadways, hospitals, crime, water quality and poverty. Minnesota is scored as having the best services.

Unfortunately – but perhaps not surprisingly – California does not fare well in its “return on investment” score. In fact, it’s the fourth-worst overall, just ahead of Hawaii, New Mexico and North Dakota. New Hampshire scores the highest, followed by Florida and South Dakota. In services, California ranks 34th, but its tax burden, one of the highest in the nation, pulls down its overall “return on investment” score. Arch-rival Texas, incidentally, has the seventh-highest return.

The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association report and the Wallet Hub comparison underscore an irritating aspect of governance in California – the eagerness of political officeholders to create new projects and services and their reluctance to evaluate whether their pet programs are delivering the promised results and intervene when they are falling short.

One of the cases the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association cites, a high-tech budget tool called FI$cal, is a prime example of the syndrome. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent on FI$cal over the past decade and a half and it’s still not working. The state auditor has issued 18 reports critiquing the project’s management and performance but governors and legislators continue throwing money down a rathole.

Many other examples are obvious, some particular projects such as FI$cal and some broader issues such as homelessness. It’s very near the top of voter concerns, as measured in polls and California taxpayers have spent billions of dollars on it. However, the problem seems to be, if anything, growing more acute as politicians and supposed experts debate what might work.

Politicians believe their careers depend on offering new services and facilities and promising wonderful results while oversight and management lack political sex appeal. Ultimately, however, voters will turn sour if they conclude they are not getting their money’s worth, as the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association report and the Wallet Hub study suggest.

Plans are now in process that would increase income inequality and defeat a more progressive tax structure.

According to the nonprofit, nonpartisan Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, the “11-Point Plan to Rescue America” proposed by Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) would increase taxes on the poor an average $1,000.

One of the plan’s points states, “Eliminate federal programs that can be done locally;” and “All federal legislation sunsets in five years. If a law is worth keeping, Congress can pass it again.” Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act could be eliminated!

The current administration plans to repeal the regressive 2017 tax law and ensure that billionaires and large corporations pay their fair share of taxes while keeping tax rates current for those making less than $400,000.

How will our society be judged by future generations? The answer could come from how we vote this year.

Kudos to Petero I would like to commend Ana Petero for her column April 17 about Fairfield-Suisun School District.

Everything in her piece has been observed by the public for years.

The governing board is nothing but a rubber stamp for whatever Superintendent Kris Corey wants. Discussion about a topic before the board is discouraged. Any question a board member has must be submitted in writing prior to the meeting. This practice began once Petero joined the board and started asking the tough questions.

Questions that have embarrassed the rest of the board.

The Solano County Board of Supervisors don't even do this. The Board of Supervisors engages in public discussion and gets real-time answers. Fairfield City Council is the same way. The school district is the outlier. Seems like Superintendent Corey is the true boss and the rest of the board her loyal minions.

Bob Panzer Fairfield

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Protect presidency from corruption

Thankful children have returned to school

It’s no secret that Congress is polarized. Rarely does an issue receive strong bipartisan support.

That’s why it’s so striking that 4 out of 5 voters agree we must do more to safeguard our democracy from presidential corruption.

No president, regardless of party, should be able to exploit weaknesses in our political system for their personal gain. That’s where the Protecting Our Democracy Act comes in. If passed, it would prevent future abuse of presidential power and corruption, increase transparency and ensure presidents of either party can be held accountable.

If the average person used their office for personal gain, they’d go to jail. If the average person could pardon themselves, there would be no rule of law. Therefore, no president should be above the law. It’s just common sense.

I’m urging Congress to pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act. It’s time we put safeguards in place to prevent a corrupt president of any party from abusing the power of their office.

I’d like to thank everyone involved in getting children back onto school campuses.

Seeing my nephews go from dreading going to online class during the height of the pandemic, to now wanting to go to school every day, absolutely warms my heart.

I know the pandemic was tough on everyone but seeing both my nephews’ mental health take a hit, was even tougher to go through.

So, thank you again for getting these children back into a class where they can learn effectively and interact with people normally.

Joan Gaut Fairfield

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Just outside the Donbas, Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv in the northeast, is partially blockaded by Russian forces, the Ukrainian military said Saturday. The city, once home to nearly 1.5 million people, has been pounded by almost nonstop bombardment since the Russian invasion began Feb. 24.

In the southeast, the devastated port city of Mariupol remains contested, Ukraine said Saturday despite Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent claim of victory.

But the situation was dire: Russia continued to bombard the giant steelworks plant where holdout Ukrainian forces and an unknown number of civilians were holed up.

Late Saturday, Ukrainian officials said Russian forces attempted to storm the factory complex in a final all-out effort to crush resistance.

A new British military intelligence assessment early Saturday said heavy fighting was still occurring in Mariupol, despite Russia’s “stated conquest” of the city.

Another assessment, from the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War, predicted that Russia would “starve out” the remaining defenders and the civilians trapped alongside. Putin ordered a tight blockade of the steel plant, the Ukrainians’ final redoubt, which is a sprawling collection of aboveand below-ground structures.

Communications have been largely severed for weeks with Mariupol, strategically located on the Sea of Azov, and the horrors of weeks of bombardment and besiegement are only beginning to be fully uncovered. Satellite imagery has revealed at least one mass grave on the city’s outskirts, and the Associated Press reported that another mass burial site had been detected.

Municipal authorities have said an estimated 20,000 people have died in the siege of the city, which has lasted nearly the entire duration of the war. Control of Mariupol is vital to Russia’s aim of linking

Protest From Page One than 14 and released from prison in 2018; a 71-yearold man convicted in 1983 of rape in concert with force or violence and oral copulation in concert, and released from prison in 1989; and an 81-yearold man convicted in 1986 of committing lewd and lascivious acts with a minor younger than 14 and released from prison the same year.

The Megan’s Law entry for the 81-year-old man also lists an allegation of continuous sexual abuse of a child but does not include conviction or release dates.

Creighton said he “had no idea” about the halfway house until he saw the information on social media from City Councilwoman Catherine Moy. Creighton has since started a website called Stop ELDA House, which includes information that he and others have gathered on the situation.

ELDA House is an organization that provides services that include reentry housing and substance use services.

The company has taken down its website but archived pages are available to view with a lot of searching.

Those archives pages show ELDA House also partners with additional community reentry partners that may assist with employment and vocational needs.

Creighton said his research shows a resident of the Bay Area purchased the house on Waterman Boulevard on Oct. 29, 2021. The owner used funding provided by the state to turn this home into a transitional house for sex offenders, including pedophiles, without notifying the county, the city or the local residents, Creighton said.

Creighton said the home has six bedrooms

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Lera Korohodina, left, and her boyfriend Sasha Ribchuk drop small potatoes into the neatly created rows of rich dirt as the Korohodina family plants potatoes in their garden in Borodyanka, Ukraine, Saturday. the part of the Donbas it controls with the Crimean peninsula, which it seized and annexed eight years ago.

Ukraine’s deputy prime minister, Iryna Vereshchuk, said authorities were trying to take some civilians out of Mariupol on Saturday, but she warned on Telegram that Russians were trying to divert some of those fleeing, pushing them toward Russiancontrolled areas. Later reports indicated the evacuation efforts failed again.

Russia on Friday signaled a potential expansion of its war aims, with a senior military officer saying Moscow also sought a land corridor linking the Donbas to a Russian separatist territory in the neighboring country of Moldova, to the west. That would involve seizing Ukraine’s entire southern seacoast, including the coveted port city of Odesa, which would leave the country landlocked.

Indeed, Russian forces hit the city with a barrage of missiles.

Ukrainian officials said a 3-monthold baby was among five people killed. Zelenskyy seemed particularly touched by the loss.

“The war started when this baby was 1 month old,” the president said. “Can you imagine what is happening? . . . They are just bastards.”

Western governments including the U.S. administration called on Russia on Friday to respect Moldova’s sovereignty. The former

and can therefore accommodate six parolees.

Online records from the Solano County Assessor’s Office list the house as having four bedrooms.

A listing of real estate transactions shows the 4,299-square-foot home, built in 2008, has four bedrooms and sold that day for $899,000.

Similar facilities are run in Winters, Antioch and Pittsburg.

An individual can purchase a house and provide a “halfway house” for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation under the 2015 Reentry Program.

These programs are intended to assist prisoners in developing solid relapse prevention plans, along with a plan for reentry and various skills training from social to work assistance.

Evelyn Creighton said the police have been called to the house several times.

“The entire Fairfield government should be ashamed that they let this happen, that they allowed the permits to go through,” said neighbor Walt Phillip, who also has two children living near the house.

“This is stressful always walking around on guard,” he said.

Moy came out with the protestors.

She said the state can allow these halfway houses for parolees to be located anywhere.

“This one is in a bad spot because not only is it in between two elementary schools but there is also a day care center within a few blocks of the house,” Moy said.

Moy said the City Council took a look at the business application that was filed and it said the building was going to be used for a day care/adult care center.

“This is not really adult care,” she said. “We are going to be changing the business license application to be very specific about what business is coming in.”

Soviet republic, which is small and impoverished, said it had summoned the Russian ambassador to express “deep concern” about the comments regarding its breakaway region.

It remained unclear, though, whether the Russian general’s remarks represented a new official policy on Moscow’s war goals. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to comment.

With new evidence coming to light daily of atrocities against civilians by Russian troops in territory they previously occupied or now control, Zelenskyy repeated his call for war crimes accountability.

“The occupiers are trying to achieve a primitive goal – to kill as much as possible and destroy everything they see,” Zelenskyy said.

Investigators are at work in Bucha and other satellite towns and suburbs of Kyiv, documenting evidence of execution-style killings of civilians and other atrocities. More than 1,200 people are believed to have been killed during a Russian occupation of areas near Kyiv lasting about a month.

In Ukraine’s east, the British military intelligence assessment reported “no major gains in the last 24 hours, as Ukrainian counterattacks continue to hinder their efforts.”

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Tommy Creighton, 7, of Fairfield, holds a sign at the parking lot of B. Gale Wilson School while getting ready to march with his parents, Saturday.

Because this is a state program for parolees, the owner did not have to get permission to have a halfway house for sex offender parolees, Moy said. The parolees do have GPS monitors on their ankles and are limited to attending work and shopping at the nearest stores, she said.

“The city attorney is looking into what legal avenues we can take,” Moy said. “This is really new and so it will take time to look into.”

In the meantime, Moy has contacted state Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, requesting a town hall meeting, which she said he is happy to do. She said they are working to fix a date.

The city plans to have some answers to this situation sometime in May but a date is not set because the legal team needs to do the research, Moy said.

“We may do it during a regular meeting but I

think there is going to be too much to cover in a regular meeting and we will do it in a town hall meeting, but that is not for sure yet,” Moy said.

Creighton has placed cameras on his front porch to face the street where children walk by and has a live YouTube feed so parents can watch the children coming and going to school.

Moy said the Police Department is aware of the situation and has added patrol cars during the opening of school and ending of school days.

“They can’t stay all day but they are also adding patrol driving by during the day,” Moy said.

One thing was clear Saturday: People support parolees getting a second chance but putting sexual offenders near schools is not the way to do it, Moy said.

For more information on this issue, go to https:// stopeldahouse.org.

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Key vote looms for Poseidon desalination plan Tribune Content Agency LOS ANGELES — Among the many complex arguments over water in California, one particularly heated debate centers on whether the state should seek more drinking water from a plentiful but expensive source: the Pacific Ocean.

The debate has reached a critical stage in Huntington Beach, where Poseidon Water has been trying for more than two decades to build one of the country’s largest desalination plants. The California Coastal Commission is scheduled to vote next month on whether to grant a permit to build the plant.

The long-running fight over the proposal encompasses contentious issues such as the effects on marine life, power requirements and whether the low-lying site is vulnerable to sea-level rise, as well as the company’s heavy political lobbying for the lucrative project.

At the heart of the debate, there are fundamental arguments about whether Orange County really needs the water, how the area should adapt to worsening droughts with climate change, and whether the costs would be a reasonable investment to secure reliable water or an exorbitant megaproject that would mean higher water rates for decades to come.

The dispute is playing out as Western states endure rising temperatures and a regionwide drought that scientists say is the driest 22-year period in 1,200 years. Shrinking water sources and depleted reservoirs have prompted Gov. Gavin Newsom and other officials to appeal for Californians to reduce water use.

The company and its supporters argue that building the $1.4-billion desalination plant would buttress local water supplies and make the area more resilient. Opponents call it a boondoggle that would benefit parent company Brookfield Infrastructure while saddling ratepayers with the costs.

Barboza, coordinator for the Sunrise Movement in Orange County. “We just need to live in a more efficient and sustainable way,” he said.

Poseidon’s Huntington Beach Seawater Desalination Plant would be capable of producing up to 50 million gallons of drinking water per day.

The plant wouldn’t be the first of its kind. Sixty miles to the south in Carlsbad, the nation’s largest desalination plant has been churning out drinking water since 2015.

Water from the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant is sold to the San Diego County Water AuthorAllen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TMS file ity under a 30-year contract.

Two buoys mark the location of intake and outflow pipes currently used The water accounts for about by the AES Huntington Beach Energy Center, and is the proposed site 10% of what’s used by the area’s of the Poseidon Desalination Plant, which would draw ocean water 3.3 million people. through the existing intake pipe.

The current price of water under the purchase agreement “We’re not saying we should economically. is $2,710 per acre-foot, subnever do desalination, but it The company has said the stantially more than rates for should be the last resort,” said costs have yet to be finalized imported water, which are now Andrea León-Grossmann, direc- but that monthly water rates less than $1,090 per acre-foot. tor of climate action for the could increase by roughly $3 to The Water Authority says nonprofit group Azul. “It’s just $6 per household. not needed.”

In Oak View, a neighborhood the typical monthly cost is about She said northern and where the predominantly Latino $5 per household.

During a tour of the Carlsbad central Orange County have residents are already coping plant, Poseidon Water’s managample water supplies, includ- with rising rents, higher water ing groundwater and recycled rates would be an unwelcome ers said the facility is bringing wastewater, and there are other burden, said Oscar Rodriguez, big benefits.

“This is the only droughtsolutions that are far more eco- co-founder of the local group proof water supply in San Diego nomical, such as investing in Oak View ComUNIDAD. conservation programs and “Unaffordable water is County,” said Jessica Jones, water-efficiency improvements. just going to hurt families,” the company’s director of communications. “It’s also the Azul is part of a coali- Rodriguez said. tion of environmental groups That was also the conclusion largest local water supply in called Stop Poseidon, which of 2019 UCLA report that said the county.”

The plant has allowed San also includes the California building the plant would probCoastkeeper Alliance, Califor- ably bring “moderate to severe Diego County to rely less nia Coastal Protection Network, rate increases,” which would heavily on water supplies Orange County Coastkeeper and “make water less affordable for imported from Northern California and the Colorado River. the Surfrider Foundation. The low-income households.”

“We’re always facing some Activists who oppose the coalition’s members have submitted a 153-page report to the project have pointed to the level of drought in California, Coastal Commission detailing findings of a recent study by and these plants are not built the Pacific Institute, which overnight. And so it’s importheir opposition to the project.

León-Grossmann said the found that investing in exist- tant to look forward to the future expected increase in water ing technologies and standard and do that planning now,” rates would also be an environ- water-saving practices could Jones said.

Walking outside the building mental justice issue. If local improve efficiency to reduce officials agree to purchase the California’s urban water use that houses the plant’s reverseosmosis system, Michelle water, she said, the higher between 30% and 48%.

Public funding is better spent Peters, Poseidon’s technical and rates would disproportionately affect communities where res- on such initiatives and not desal- compliance manager, stood by idents are already struggling ination, said Alejandro Sobrera a white pipe 6 feet in diameter

emblazoned with the words SEA WATER SUPPLY. “This is bringing in about 100 million gallons of seawater of every day,” Peters said.

About half the water that courses through the plant is transformed into drinking water. The water flows through filters and is pushed by high-pressure pumps, passing through thousands of reverse-osmosis membranes.

The remaining salty brine is released into the ocean.

The proposed plant would use some existing infrastructure at the AES Huntington Beach Energy Center, including a 14-foot-wide intake that would draw seawater from the ocean about 1,800 feet offshore.

Poseidon has an agreement with AES, if it secures the permit, to buy 12 acres and build the plant on land where three old oil tanks now stand.

The California Coastal Commission is scheduled to vote on whether to approve a coastal development permit at a May 12 meeting in Costa Mesa. The agency’s staff plans to release recommendation to commissioners on Monday.

State scientists have said the plant’s intake and discharge would kill significant amounts of plankton and fish larvae that are vital to the marine ecosystem. The company has proposed environmental mitigation projects that include dredging an inlet of the Bolsa Chica wetlands, restoring coastal marshes and laying down an artificial reef off the Palos Verdes Peninsula to provide fish habitat.

Opponents of the project have argued with the company and its supporters about the effects on marine ecosystem, the extent to which the plant could secure renewable energy, the potential hazards at an adjacent toxic site, the risks posed by earthquakes and tsunamis, and whether an oil spill like the one that occurred last year would affect the plant’s operations. Activists have also said the plant would be vulnerable

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THINGS TO DO I Suisun City 9 p.m. Friday Kenny James

Marina Lounge, 700 Main St. www.marinaloungesuisun.com.

I Vacaville 9 p.m. Thursday Dueling Pianos: Jason & James Makse, 555 Main St. duelingpiano vacaville.com/events.

9 p.m. Friday, Saturday Dueling Pianos: Jason & Rome Makse, 555 Main St. duelingpiano vacaville.com/events.

1 and 5 p.m. Saturday Benicia Ballet: Cinderella

Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre, 1010 Ulatis Drive. https://vpat.net.

7 p.m. Saturday Cafe y Su Armada Latina

Journey Downtown, 300 Main St. www.journeydowntownvenue.com.

I Benicia 6 p.m. Thursday Sweet Tooth Duo with Syria The Rellik, 726 First St. www.therelliktavern.com.

4:30 p.m. Friday Tam Funk Railroad

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A Tyrannosaurus rex crashes a drive-in movie experience in the new film “Jurassic World Dominion.”

‘Doctor Strange 2,’ ‘Jurassic World 3,’ ‘Nope’ hitting theaters soon

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8 p.m. Friday Goth Night!

t this point, we all should know to expected the unexpected when it comes to the movie release calendar.

No release date has been set in stone over the last two-plus years thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic totally upending movie studios’ best-laid plans.

Some films that were supposed to come out in 2020 still haven’t hit theaters. Yes, “Top Gun: Maverick,” we’re talking about you.

That said, it at least appears like the next few months are pretty set in terms of when and where audiences will be able to catch Hollywood’s latest cinematic offerings. Here are some of the most notable releases coming out between now and the end of the August:

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8:30 p.m. Saturday Hot Dog Chicken

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I Vallejo 8 p.m. Friday Alvon’s Multimedia Extravaganza

Empress Theatre, 330 Virginia St. 707-552-2400.

1 p.m. Saturday 3 Day Weekend

Vino Godfather Winery, 1005 Walnut Ave. www.vinogodfather.com.

7:30 p.m. Saturday Fiesta Primervera

Empress Theatre, 330 Virginia St. 707-552-2400.

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The Time Bandits will play May 7 at the Spring Music Palooza at Rockville Presbyterian Fellowship in Fairfield.

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ROCKVILLE — One of the area’s favorite dance bands, The Time Bandits, will play next month at Rockville Presbyterian Fellowship’s Spring Music Palooza.

The event will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. May 7 at the church, 4177 Suisun Valley Road, 1 mile past the Solano Community College main campus.

The Time Bandits will zoom through musical time, playing current hits and those of the past six decades.

Spring Music Palooza is a free event that will include food trucks such as Buckhorn BBQ and a cash bar with soda, water, beer and wine.

Seating is outdoors and people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

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April 22 “The Northman” (theaters): A viking prince goes on an epic quest to avenge his father’s murder. Directed by Robert Eggers and starring Alexander Skarsgard, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke and Anya Taylor-Joy. “The Bad Guys” (theaters): A group of criminals attempt to reform their ways to varying degrees of success. The voice cast for this animated film includes Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos and Zazie Beetz.

“The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” (theaters): Actor Nicolas Cage becomes a CIA informant to help take down a drug kingpin who also happens to be a big fan of his movies. Directed

by Tom Gormican and starring Cage as himself alongside a cast that includes

Pedro Pascal, Neil Patrick Harris and Tiffany Haddish.

May 6 “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” (theaters): The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first big-screen outing of 2022 finds Dr. Stephen Strange entering the multiverse and facing off against new threats. Directed by Sam Raimi and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel McAdams, Elizabeth Olsen and Benedict Wong.

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VACAVILLE — The Vacaville Museum takes a look back at fashion and, more specifically, at the undergarments that helped to define it in their new exhibit, “Under Where?” opening May 7.

It will be featured in the museum gallery until Sept. 24.

A private reception for museum members and special guests will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. May 6.

This exhibit will focus on the evolution of underclothes from 1850 to 1980.

One of the major elements of fashion has been to try to achieve the “ideal shape.”

What was one of the ways that was done? With undergarments – whether it was the corsets and crinolines of the 1850s or the shapewear of today.

May 27

“Firestarter” (theaters and Peacock): This remake of the 1984 “Firestarter” finds a father doing whatever it takes to protect his daughter from a government agency after she suddenly gains the ability to set fires with her mind. Directed by Keith Thomas and starring Zac Efron, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Gloria Reuben and Kurtwood Smith.

“Top Gun: Maverick” (theaters): The long-delayed sequel to 1986’s “Top Gun” is (hopefully) finally hitting theaters. Tom Cruise returns as Navy aviator Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, who has been trying not to advance in rank for 30 years so he can continue satiating his need for speed.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski and also starring Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly and Glen Powell.

“The Bob’s Burgers Movie” (theaters): This movie adaptation of the long-running Fox animated series finds the Belchers trying to save their family’s restaurant after a sinkhole threatens its ability to stay in business. The voice cast includes H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Kristen Schaal and Eugene Mirman.

May 20

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May 13

“Downton Abbey: A New Era” (theaters): “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes wrote both the 2019 “Downton Abbey” film and this sequel. Directed by Simon Curtis and starring Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery and Hugh Dancy.

“Men” (theaters): A woman takes a solo holiday in the English countryside that it’s fairly safe to assume goes horribly wrong.

From writer-director Alex Garland and starring Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear.

“Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers” (Disney+): Chipmunks Chip and Dale

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are back for a new animated adventure.

John Mulaney and Andy Samberg voice the titular duo. The rest of the voice cast includes Will Arnett, J.K. Simmons, Tress MacNeille and Eric Bana.

Fashion and undergarments are intrinsically linked and are influenced by the cultural ideals of the times.

Events such as the Industrial Revolution, World War II and the changing roles of women in society had lasting effects on fashion, including undergarments.

“Under Where?” will delve into the purpose of undergarments, our misconceptions about them, how they were influenced by the time periods in which they were created and how they continue to change to this day.

This exhibit is possible due to the extensive donation of undergarments and textiles gifted by Burnaze Lange (1910-1987). Lange was a staple of the community, known for her creativity and warmth.

The museum is located at 213 Buck Ave.

“Fire Island” (Hulu): Two friends head to the popular vacation destination off the southern shore of Long Island for a weeklong getaway. Directed by Andrew Ahn and starring Bowen Yang, Joel Kim Booster and Margaret Cho.

June 10 “Jurassic World Dominion” (theaters): Now that dinosaurs live alongside humans, it’s time to determine once and See Movies, Page B3

SCT returns to live shows with ‘Pippin’ Daily Republic Staff

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ROCKVILLE — Solano College’s theater program returns to live performances next week with “Pippin.”

The show follows the protagonist after he finishes his history degree but fails to obtain a job or have any life prospects. He is forced to move back into the shrine of his childhood decorated by his mother.

Despondent at what he sees as total failure, he makes the only choice he feels he has left and ends up in a dreamlike limbo where the musical truly begins.

The protagonist dreams he is Pippin, the son of the great emperor, King Charlemagne. The dream opens with Pippin having returned home from college. As the dream continues, he searches to find his own “extraordinary life” through murder, seeing his dead grandmother,

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and experimenting with new sexual exploits. But his true ending is nothing compared to what he had imagined.

This is Solano College Theater’s first in-person musical production in three years. The show is directed

by Christine Mani.

Vaccination records or negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours are required. Masks are required for all guests.

For more information or for the ticket links, visit www. solano.edu/theatre, call at 707-864-7100 or send an email to Mani at christine. mani@solano.edu.

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Feinstein: Minnelli was ‘sabotaged’ with wheelchair appearance at Oscars Tribune Content Agency There was much more drama that occurred during the 94th Annual Academy Awards besides the slap heard around the world.

Liza Minnelli’s surprise appearance with Lady Gaga toward the end of the live telecast was supposed to be a celebratory return of the living legend, who won the coveted statue for 1972’s “Cabaret.”

But Minnelli’s close friend and musical collaborator Michael Feinstein, who said he accompanied her to the Oscars, said she was “sabotaged.”

The singer, pianist and ambassador of the

Lady Gaga, left, and Liza Minnelli announce the Best Picture award during the 94th Oscars in Hollywood, March 27.

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“Great American Songbook” revealed Minnelli’s noticeably awkward presentation of the best picture prize was the doing of show producers who hoodwinked the 76-year-old Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award recipient.

“She was sabotaged,”

Feinstein told Jess Cagle during a Monday appearance on his popular SiriusXM show.

“That’s the terrible word to use, but she only agreed to appear on the Oscars if she would be in the director’s chair, because she’s been having back trouble,” he

Movies From Page B1 for all which species will be the apex predator going forward. Directed by Colin Trevorrow and starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt and Jeff Goldblum.

June 16

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Alexander Skarsgard stars as Amleth in “The Northman.”

“Father of the Bride” (HBO Max): A father comes to terms with his daughter’s upcoming nuptials in this adaptation of the 1949 Edward Streeter novel. Directed by Gaz Alazraki and starring Andy Garcia, Gloria Estefan, Adria Arjona and Isabela Merced.

yellow henchmen became loyal to Gru and his dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain.

The voice cast includes Steve Carell, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren and JeanClaude Van Damme.

June 17

July 8

“Cha Cha Real Smooth” (AppleTV+): This film about a bar mitzvah party host who forms a bond with a mother and her autistic daughter was written and directed by Cooper Raiff, who also stars alongside Dakota Johnson, Vanessa Burghardt, Leslie Mann and Brad Garrett.

“Lightyear” (theaters): Pixar gets meta with this animated film about the non-toy version of Buzz Lightyear and his space travels that take him to infinity and beyond. Chris Evans takes over for Tim Allen as the titular character alongside a voice cast that also includes Keke Palmer, Taika Waititi and Uzo Aduba.

“Brian and Charles” (theaters): An isolated man who builds a robot for company soon realizes that his latest invention may force him to step out of his comfort zone.

Directed by Jim Archer and starring David Earl, Chris Hayward and Louise Brealey.

“Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” (Hulu): An older widow attempts to have a night of passion with a young sex worker. Directed by Sophie Hyde and starring Emma Thompson, Daryl McCormack and Isabella Laughland.

“Thor: Love and Thunder” (theaters): Everyone’s favorite Asgardian is back for his fourth big-screen outing.

Taika Waititi is back in the director’s chair after also helming 2017’s “Thor: Ragnarok.” The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale and Chris Pratt.

June 24 “Elvis” (theaters): Director Baz Luhrmann took on the challenge of chronicling the life and career of legendary singer Elvis Presley.

Austin Butler plays the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll alongside a cast that also includes Tom Hanks, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Dacre Montgomery.

“The Black Phone” (theaters): A 13-year-old boy tries to escape his kidnapper with the help of his abductor’s previous victims. Directed

by Scott Derrickson and starring Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw.

July 1 “Minions: The Rise of Gru” (theaters): This sequel to 2015’s “Minions” explores how those silly

July 15 “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” (theaters): A widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London does whatever it takes to obtain the couture Dior dress with which she has become obsessed. Directed by Anthony Fabian and starring Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert and Jason Isaacs.

“Bed Rest” (theaters): A pregnant woman can’t tell if her house is haunted or what she’s seeing is in her head while on mandatory bed rest. Directed

by Lori Evans Taylor and starring Melissa Barrera, Guy Burnet and Kristen Harris.

“Where the Crawdads Sing” (theaters): This adaptation of the 2018 Delia Owens novel finds a woman becoming

the prime suspect in the murder of someone she once shared a romantic connection with. Directed by Olivia Newman and starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Harris Dickinson, David Strathairn and Garret Dillahunt.

“Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank” (theaters): This upcoming animated romp was loosely inspired by the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy “Blazing Saddles.” The voice cast includes Brooks, Samuel L. Jackson, Michelle Yeoh, Michael Cera, Ricky Gervais and Djimon Hounsou.

July 22 “Nope” (theaters): Writer-director Jordan Peele’s follow-up to 2019’s “Us” finds the residents of a small California town witnessing a strange event. The film stars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer and Steven Yeun.

July 28 “House Party” (HBO Max): High-schoolers attend a wild shindig in this remake of the 1990 comedy of the same name. Directed by Calmatic and starring Jacob Latimore, Tosin Cole and D.C. Young Fly.

July 29 “Bullet Train” (theaters): Multiple assassins on the same bullet train realize their respective missions might all be connected. Directed by David Leitch and starring Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Aaron Taylor-

explained, giving a blowby-blow of what transpired backstage at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater.

“And she said, ‘I don’t want people to see me limping out there.’

She said, ‘You know, I wanna look good. I don’t want people to worry about me.’ ” But minutes before Minnelli was set to take the stage during the March 27 ceremony, Feinstein said producers flipped the script.

“Literally five minutes before she went on, when she sat in the director’s chair [backstage] there, and because [everyone], I guess they were all shaken up because of everything that had hap-

pened earlier, the stage manager said, ‘Well, she has to be in a wheelchair,’ and Liza pleaded. She said, ‘No, I will not be seen in a wheelchair in front of everybody. I will not do this. I refused to do this.’ ” Feinstein, who appeared alongside Minnelli on a Jan. 16 episode of “CBS Sunday Morning” and accompanied her to the awards, said the stage manager told her, “it’s either that or nothing.”

“I said, ‘What do you wanna do?’ and she said, ‘I’ll do it.’ ” Onstage, Minnelli appeared to have trouble reading the teleprompter.

Lady Gaga told her she had her back, and helped her finish her line.

Feinstein described his close friend as “so shaken that she was discombobulated. She was nervous.”

“I mean . . . it made her look like she was out of it,” he continued. “And she was just so shaken up that it was.”

“Can you imagine being suddenly forced to be seen by millions of people the way you don’t wanna be seen?” he said.

“That’s what happened to her. And she was very disappointed at that, that that happened, and it was not what was agreed to.”

Though the “New York, New York” belter is “really doing well,” Feinstein said “it’s a shame that it turned out that way and she was very disappointed.”

Johnson, Joey King and Brian Tyree Henry.

“DC League of Super-Pets” (theaters): Superman’s dog Krypto leads a team of other superpowered animals to save the Justice League after they’re captured

by Lex Luthor. The voice cast for this animated adventure includes Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kevin Hart, Vanessa Bayer, Natasha Lyonne, Diego Luna and Keanu Reeves.

“Vengeance” (theaters): B.J. Novak wrote, directed and starred in this horror-thriller about a New York City radio host who heads down south to find answers about his girlfriend’s murder. The cast also includes Issa Rae, Ashton Kutcher, Dove Cameron and Boyd Holbrook.

of good luck and bad luck.

This animated adventure’s voice cast includes Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg and Flula Borg.

“Easter Sunday” (theaters): Comedian Jo Koy stars as a fictionalized version of himself attending his family’s Easter gathering. Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar and also starring Jimmy O. Yang, Tia Carrere and Brandon Wardell.

“Bodies Bodies Bodies” (theaters): Party games among friends holding up at a remote mansion during a hurricane take a deadly turn. Directed by Halina Reijn and starring Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Pete Davidson and Myha’la Herrold.

“Not Okay” (Hulu): A woman’s attempts to earn more social media followers by faking a trip to Paris end up coinciding with a terrifying realworld incident. Directed

by Quinn Shephard and starring Zoey Deutch and

Dylan O’Brien.

“Secret Headquarters” (theaters): When a young boy stumbles across a secret lair under his home, he begins suspecting that his father may be a superhero. Directed

by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, and starring Walker Scobell, Owen WIlson, Michael Pena and Jesse Williams.

Aug. 5 “Luck” (AppleTV+): A notoriously unlucky young woman unwittingly stumbles into the conflict between the forces

Aug. 26 “The Bride” (theaters): A recently married woman gets caught up in a gothic conspiracy. Directed by Jessica M. Thompson and starring Nathalie Emmanuel, Thomas Doherty, Sean Pertwee and Hugh Skinner.

“Samaritan” (theaters): A kid discovers that a superhero who went missing 20 years prior may actually still be around. Directed by Julius Avery and starring Sylvester Stallone, Javon Walton, Martin Starr and Dascha Polanco.

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Rebbe’s teachings remain relevant today A

pril 12th was proclaimed as knowledge and the means in Solano County as to build a career and to make “Education and it as an individual in the big Sharing Day.” world. The Rebbe emphasized This proclamation honors many times education is not Rabbi Menachem Mendel only about the acquisition of Schneerson, OBM, known as knowledge and encouraged the Rebbe. The Rebbe is world leaders and education considered to be the most activists on the need to focus influential rabbi in modern Chaim Zaklos great importance on educahistory. This year will mark tion to build good character Religious view 120 years from when the and increase awareness of Rebbe was born. moral and ethical values, helping us Born in Ukraine in 1902, eventuto look out for one another, and to ally escaping Poland and coming to add goodness and kindness the U.S. in 1941, the Rebbe became in the world. the leader of the Chabad Lubavitch This foundation is the bedrock of movement in 1950. While he concen- society and keeps the world together. trated his efforts on rebuilding and Knowledge can sometimes come re-energizing the Jewish community with ego, it can come with arrogance after the devastation of the Holoand it can come with the desire to be caust, the Rebbe paid great attention powerful. But when knowledge is to the needs of all of humanity. based on the foundation of being It was for this reason the U.S. kind and compassionate, of good Congress designated this day in character traits, of sharing and 1978 as education day, honoring the caring, then that knowledge becomes Rebbe and his efforts for education a source of beautiful things and and sharing among all people. This changes the world for good. was followed by President Jimmy We’re in a time when we can’t help but see what’s going on in the Carter and every U.S. president, world and we see, unfortunately, the including President Joe Biden, declaring this day as a day to refocus power for destruction is greater than our efforts on education and sharing, ever before. But at the same time, we creating a brighter future for society. see the power for goodness, the quest for kindness and peace in the world, Often we think of education only

and the ability to actualize it is also greater than ever before.

The Rebbe taught every individual, and in fact, every individual action, has an impact on the entire universe.

Who didn’t read about those two teenagers who made a few clicks and created an app which is sheltering thousands of refugees from Ukraine.

Small acts of random goodness and kindness can change the world.

It is these acts of random kindness that turn into routine acts of kindness and create a bright future, and a bright present, too.

One way is by putting in charity regularly in a charity box. Having a charity box in our house, in our office or in our children’s bedroom, reminds us of the ongoing duty we have as individuals to share, care and give to each other. It’s not up to somebody else.

The Rebbe emphasized time and time again that every single person is a full world, and that it is up to each and every one of us to change the world.

Rabbi Chaim Zaklos is the executive director of Chabad Jewish Center of Solano County and can be reached at chaimzak@gmail.com.

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I’m blindsided, brokenhearted by break-up text message Dear Annie: emotionally.

Recently, I received a I’m not an obsessive text message from a girl person, and I haven’t contacted her since. But I had feelings for. We actually had feelings for I miss her immensely. each other.

I even dedicated a Unfortunately, I song to her. really fell for her and I just hate this was starting to fall in feeling, and it’s horrible Annie Lane that I have to deal with love with her.

Dear Annie Everything was going this. — Singing the Blues fine between us. Then, Dear Blues: Breaking up with you over text is a all of a sudden, she dropped a bomb on me by sending cowardly move. At some level, me a random text message you know that you are better off saying how she doesn’t want without her, but right now you to have any more contact with are feeling the sting of heartme outside of work, and she break. Based on her actions no longer wants to be friends and the way she treated you, with me either. it sounds like you dodged a This has really hurt me bullet in the long run. Relation-

Horoscopes

ships are best when they are with people who are considerate and confident enough to look you in the eye and tell you how they feel.

Right now, you are a little shocked, but in time, you will find someone new who deserves you.

Dear Annie: I have a friend who is moving out of state in six weeks, and she has a family member who is giving her a hard time. The family member is giving her the, “What about me?” song and dance after my friend did everything in her power to make sure the family member is taken care of.

I know it’s none of my business, but my friend is like a

sister to me, and I hate to see her like this. Other than lending an ear to listen, what else can I do? — Concerned Friend Dear Concerned Friend: Your initial instinct that it is none of your business is a correct one. Try to remind her that the guilt the family member is putting on her (“What about me?”) is really covering up the fact that they love her and will miss her. In the end, it all comes down to love. Continue what you are doing, and be there for her.

Dear Annie: I have four children. With their busy schedules and the end of school happening very soon, I am feeling overwhelmed with commitments. Please help a mom

who feels like she is drowning in a sea of commitments. — Coming Up for Air Dear Air: Here are some tips for parents – or anyone, really – who might feel like they have too much to do each day. Try to get up an hour before everyone else in your family and engage in some quiet prayer, meditation and/or exercise.

A second step would be to stop expecting the evening to be perfect. Choose what is most important to you, and let the rest go.

Lastly, never be afraid to ask for help.

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by Holiday Mathis

Today’s birthday Seemingly disparate ideas will add up to a realization about who you are and what you want to do next. You’ll think strategically, form brilliant plans and advance key relationships. Your work gets more interesting and changes on your team allow you to stretch to fill new roles. The money will be sweet, too. Cancer and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 22, 19, 30 and 17.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). People will require your help. You’ll be generous, forthcoming with your methods and resources. Your specialty is meeting people at the level they’re at and giving them what they need to advance from there.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You feel like you’re approachable, but some won’t want to risk possible rejection.

It will be worth it to make efforts to disarm and charm as the more social connections you make today, the better.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You are even more resilient than usual and will shake off the troubles of yesterday and come bounding into brand new troubles that are far more interesting, exciting and glamorous.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There’s freedom in a pen. You can go anywhere in writing, so don’t hold back. At the very least, express what’s been bothering, exciting or draining you. Getting it out and onto the paper will make you lighter.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If you find yourself thinking about your position in a group, count yourself among the major players. That you are even conscious of such things gives you an advantage.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Are you ready to seize the moment? When you enter the scene, everyone will wonder who you are and what you do – an opportunity to fill them in with what you think they should know about you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You don’t have to keep the outer world at bay to concentrate on nurturing your inner world. Things will develop beautifully in tandem. You will learn and grow through interaction.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Daydreaming about the future helps you start to realize what needs to happen for the mental picture to become reality. There are some sacrifices to be made, and you’re ready to make them.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

There’s something about your big heart that is bringing people together. You’ll be surprised by who responds – and how many do – to the signals it sends out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Your work will go down like a dance.

Move in close to support the other.

You’ll build trust together. And when it’s time for the risky, show-off moves, your mission is to catch each other.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Being ready to take on the world starts with looking the part. Give yourself the time and attention you need to present yourself the way you want to. The details will make a difference.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A disappointing experience of the past has given you fresh intentions. This is something like revenge, but without the ill intent. You’ve a fiery resolve to become powerful so you can make things right.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: America’s first idol Kelly Clarkson was born when the sun was in the sign that rules the voice. Taurus singers are at a definite advantage with strong vocal cords, an excellent sense of time and the determination to make headway in the very competitive realm of music. Clarkson has her sun, moon and Mercury all in Taurus. She shares her birthday with iconic singer Barbra Streisand.

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With spring in the air, time for some SMART goals Dr. Joy Moverley

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ow that we are in the month of April, many of our new year’s resolutions to get fit and begin an exercise program are already out the window. Although a common practice, resolutions often fall flat of their intended objective due to the lack of a realistic goal or plan. To be honest, I never make new year’s resolutions. I set “SMART” goals to help meet my fitness goals. The mnemonic SMART, which stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-based, can be used to help you set your health and fitness goals.

I set monthly goals instead of annual resolutions. Each month, I reflect on what I achieved and where I want to go.

My personal SMART goal for April is to do 20 to 30 minutes of yoga before work.

I plan to do yoga three times per week in the month of April. This goal is specific and measurable (yoga three times per week for the month of April), attainable and realistic (something I can achieve before work in the timeframe I set), and time-based (one month).

By creating a smaller goal, it becomes

much more attainable to achieve success. At the end of the month, I evaluate the achievements. I celebrate my wins and review my barriers to success.

At that point, I also create the next month’s SMART goals that complements your previous goal.

From a fitness standpoint, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends a minimum of 150 minutes of aerobic activity weekly.

This can be split into multiple bouts throughout the day. Generally, you want no more than two days of inactivity between your aerobic activity.

Walking, swimming, dancing, shadow boxing and biking are all examples of aerobic activity. You do not need fancy exercise equipment to improve your aerobic fitness. Stepping outside and taking a brisk walk is a simple solution to completing an aerobic activity.

Besides increasing aerobic activity, another goal is to limit sedentary time. For every 30 to 60 minutes you are seated, try to get up and moving.

Getting your entire household (including your pets) to be physically active on a regular basis has proven the benefits of adhering to an exercise regimen.

I find that wearable fitness trackers

are great for meeting step goals. While 10,000 steps is the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shooting between 5,000 and 7,000 steps can be your first goal if you are not already doing so.

Strength training should occur three times per week, working all eight major muscle groups (shoulders, arms, chest, upper and lower back, abdominals, upper and lower legs). This can be through calisthenic-type exercises (e.g., push-ups, squats, crunches) or weightlifting. Additionally, stretching at least two to three times per week or after any bout of exercise is recommended.

Stretching can include balance activities such as tai-chi and yoga. Stretching has many benefits including improving joint mobility and reduction of injuries.

For the month of April, I encourage you all to join me and set SMART monthly goals to meet and improve your fitness goals. Next year, make a resolution to set SMART goals instead of resolutions.

Joy Moverley, DHSc, MPH, PA-C, CSCS, is the assistant dean and director of Joint MSPAS/MPH program at Touro University California in Vallejo, a partner of Solano Public Health.

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n the first round of Thursday night’s NFL Draft, the 49ers select . . .

Trey Lance? Well, that was last year’s choice, and it costs them first-round picks in 2021, ’22 and ’23 to move up and get him at No. 3 overall.

This 49ers regime, entering its sixth draft, doesn’t sit idle on draft days, however.

Might they trade for a first-round pick?

Might they ghost it, opting to settle for their nine-pick platoon on Friday and Saturday?

First-round picks have delivered hits, misses and still-untested prospects since general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan took over the John McVay Draft Room at 49ers headquarters in 2017.

Here are the arguments for and against a return to Thursday night’s first-round showcase that will play out from Las Vegas:

Why they should do it Are the 49ers one player

away from getting to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona? Perhaps.

In that case, they likely won’t get that player at No. 61 overall, which is late in Friday’s second round and where they’re currently slated to make their first pick.

So, jumping all the way up from there will take quite a package for them to ship. They have nine picks to divvy up, plus next year’s, except for the 2023 first-rounder sent to Miami as part of the Lance move.

Or … they could have a first-round pick as part of a package they receive. That only comes if they acquiesce to

Deebo Samuel’s trade demand and deal him, or, in a more damning move, by trading Nick Bosa, a fellow 2019 draft pick who’s eligible for a market-setting contract extension.

Alas, this is not to debate whether they should trade either homegrown Pro Bowler (hint: they should not). Instead, this is about why they should draft in the first round.

The 49ers could be willing to do it if they’ve identified a top-tier prospect who could replace Samuel or Bosa.

Disclaimers: No prospect comes close to either in this draft, and no other 49er likely could

command a first-round pick in a trade, as much as the 49ers hoped Jimmy Garoppolo might before his shoulder required surgery last month.

Gifting DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts two years ago for the No. 13 pick was a stunning move, and it led to the drafting of Javon Kinlaw, who’s on track for a nice comeback from knee surgery.

It was not a fair swap. But that wouldn’t stop them from trying again.

The 49ers Faithful might clamor for a potential reunion See 49ers, Page B14

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The Golden State Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins dribbles against the Denver Nuggets’ Will Barton in the first quarter

of Game 3 of the team’s NBA basketball first-round playoff series at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo., Thursday.

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sharing the court with a trio of sharpshooters.

In Golden State’s Game 3 win in Denver Thursday, Wiggins made a corner 3 to give the Warriors a one-point advantage late in the fourth quarter, and then contested reigning MVP Nikola Jokic’s shot on the other end of the court.

In the next minute, Wiggins flew from the left side and snatched an offensive rebound off of an unsuccessful Stephen Curry 3-point attempt and fed the ball back to Curry, who passed to Jordan Poole for an acrobatic layup.

“I’ve been playing pretty well,” said Wiggins, who’s shooting 53.8% from the field this postseason.

Wiggins’ aggressive rebounding key to W’s success in playoffs DENVER — Andrew Wiggins has been an unsung hero in the Warriors’ success in the first three games of the playoffs.

He hasn’t lit up the box score or made highlight reel-worthy shots like some of the Warriors’ flashy guards. But don’t get it wrong – Wiggins has been impacting the games in ways that can often be overlooked by the casual fan.

The 27-year-old forward has kept his head on a swivel on both ends of the court and is doing everything the Warriors need of him.

“Wiggins has been playing incredible basketball on both ends

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of the floor,” Draymond Green said. “He’s been doing the little stuff all three games this series and no one really talks about it, but we as his teammates, we see it, we appreciate it, and we need him to continue doing those things.”

Wiggins has embraced his role as being a defensive stalwart and aggressive rebounder.

He’s also effectively shooting the ball, too, though scoring isn’t his top priority when he’s

“I’ve been doing what I have to do in the games, got the job done and they resulted in a win.”

Wiggins has led the Warriors’ rebounding efforts in each of the first three games.

He’s grabbed a total of 23 rebounds – 19 on defense – and is averaging 7.7 per game, up from his regular-season average of 4.5 per game.

“I’m just trying to follow the ball,” Wiggins said. “I’m just trying to create extra possessions for the team and rebounding is huge especially when we play small.

So I have that responsibility to go out there and help rebound.”

See Wiggins, Page B14

LOCAL REPORT

Armijo’s Hughes, Kinsey, Johnson win open division events at Sacramento MOC Daily Republic staff

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SACRAMENTO — Armijo High’s Egypt Hughes won the Girls Open Division 100-meter dash and teammate Cierra Kinsey the 200 with the two finishing to the other at the Sacramento Meet of Champions at American River College, Saturday.

Hughes won the 100 in the 12.14 seconds with Kinsey a close second in the same heat at 12.24.

Kinsey later took the 200 in 25.26 with Hughes winning a different heat but finishing second overall in 25.29.

Also winning was the Royals’ Jericho Johnson in the Boys Open Division shot put (48 feet, 5 inches).

Later in the Girls Invitational, the 4x100 relay team of Hughes, Anisteicia Kinsey, Cierra Kinsey and Sanai Wilson was fifth (48.73).

Also in the Girls Open Division: Vacaville’s Sydney Boele tied for third in the high jump (4-11); Vanden’s Ruby Ford was fourth in the 400 (58.99), Audrey Alexander was eighth in the 300 hurdles (48.14) and the 4x400 relay team of Alexander, Jacari Black, Emily Vermillion and Katelyn Harris was seventh (4:11.81); and Vacaville Christian’s Katrina Husby was 10th in the 3200 (11:52.50).

In the Boys Invitational Division, Vanden’s Brayden Chavez was fourth in the 400 (51.07) and Vacaville’s Colton Walker was fourth in the 1600 (4:13.34).

In the Boys Open Division: Rodriguez’s Gianni Miles was second in the 100 (10.88), Jamoryon Johnson was ninth in the 100 (11.08) and the boys 4x100 relay team of Johnson, Eric Tyson, Miles and Jeffery Missouri was second (43.63); Vanden’s Robert Breed was

fifth in the triple jump (41-4 3/4); Vacaville’s Gavin Dimick was third in the pole vault (14-1); Asher Love was seventh in the 1600 (4:26.13); and the 4x100 relay team of Joseph Kuntz, Gabriel Ellis, Darian LeonGuerrero and Ariel Till was seventh (44.16); and Will C. Wood’s Preston King was eighth in the 300 hurdles (42.85).

Results for the final 17 events were not available at press time.

Prep baseball

Rodriguez rips VDL to stay unbeaten FOLSOM — Grant Kerr allowed two hits over 5 2/3 scoreless innings, while Trentin Schmidt went 3-for-4 in lifting the unbeaten See Local, Page B8

WASHINGTON — There was a familiar face standing 60 feet, 6 inches away Saturday afternoon at Nationals Park, and it showed, as the Giants followed up their seven-run explosion with another strong offensive showing in a 5-2 win.

It was Aaron Sanchez, whom the Giants know well from the seven starts he made for them last season, and he didn’t exactly inspire any feelings of regret over San Francisco’s decision to designate him for assignment last August.

For the second straight day, the Giants brought at least nine men to the plate in an inning, this time scoring four runs in the fifth inning that knocked Sanchez from the game. Although it didn’t quite match their seven-run second inning from Friday, it was more than enough to earn the win behind five solid innings from Alex Wood and another shutdown showing from their bullpen.

By the time Curt Casali’s RBI single chased Sanchez from the game

with one out in the fifth, the Giants had manufactured three runs with an RBI single from Brandon Crawford in the first inning and hits

by Wilmer Flores and Thairo Estrada to lead off the fifth. Flores, Estrada, Casali and Austin Slater all came around to score in the four-run fifth inning, with Joc Pederson doing the last of the damage with an RBI single to knock in Slater.

Crawford’s RBI single was his fourth hit in his past six at-bats and gave him his seventh run driven in over his past six games. With eight RBIs now this season, he is tied with Brandon Belt for second on the team behind Thairo Estrada (9). Crawford was hitting.167 after the first eight games of the season but has raised his average to .245.

With two more hits Saturday, Pederson raised his average to .317, the best mark of any Giants regular, to pair with his three home runs.

The Giants’ offensive outburst to start their series with the See Giants, Page B14

Anemic A’s fall to Rangers despite solid effort from Montas Tribune Content Agency OAKLAND — The A’s continued to come up empty at the plate Saturday, wasting a strong performance from starter Frankie Montas and losing 2-0 to the Texas Rangers at the Coliseum before a crowd of 9,120.

The game was scoreless until Brad Miller hit a two-run single in the seventh against Domingo Acevedo, bringing home two runs charged to Montas, who fell to 2-2.

The second of those runs came on a catcher’s obstruction call at the plate and led to the ejection of A’s manager Mark Kotsay.

Montas got the first out of the eighth on a ground out before giving up singles to Adolis Garcia and Willie Calhoun. That was it for Montas, with Acevedo coming in to get a ground out to pinchhitter Jonah Heim that advanced the runners to second and third.

Miller sliced a single to left, scoring Garcia. Willie Calhoun also tried to score, but was ruled out at the plate on Kemp’s throw to Murphy. On a crew

chief review, it was ruled Murphy had illegally blocked the plate with his left leg rather than gave the runner a lane to home.

That allowed Calhoun to score also and gave Miller a two-run single.

Kotsay went out to argue before the A’s came to the plate in the bottom of the eighth and was ejected for the first time in his managerial career.

Montas gave up three hits and the two earned runs in 7 1/3 innings, walking one and striking out eight. He was matched through six innings Martin Perez, who held the A’s scoreless.

Brock Burke (2-0) was the winning pitcher in relief for the Rangers, who improved to 5-9 while the A’s fell to 8-8. Matt Bush pitched the ninth for Texas, getting his first save. The A’s managed just three hits against four Texas pitchers.

The A’s didn’t get a runner to second base with less than two out until the seventh, but failed to score.

Stephen Piscotty, in his first game back after missing eight games on See A’s, Page B8

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DAILY REPUBLIC — Sunday, April 24, 2022 B7

Hockey is making inroads in Mexico. Yes, Mexico K evin Baxter and Gary Coronado LOS ANGELES TIMES

MEXICO CITY — Ian Tarazona’s black helmet is so big it looks like an upside-down satellite dish, and his oversized hockey sweater hangs to his knees. But don’t let appearances fool you. Ian is a terror on the ice.

At one point during a recent practice, Ian skated up to another player, pulled his stick back and cracked him over the head. And that player was a teammate.

It didn’t qualify as assault because Ian is only 3 years old and the player he whacked, who was unhurt, is 5.

But it did serve as proof that it can be a challenge introducing little kids to any sport. And when the sport is hockey and the location is a shopping mall in Mexico City, that challenge only grows.

Luis González often has to suppress laughter while coaching four dozen kids, the oldest of whom are 7.

“Obviously the little kids are harder because you just have to keep them focused,” he said.

In between coaching sessions, González, who answers to Oso or “Bear,” a childhood nickname he can’t fully explain, plays for Mexico’s national ice hockey team. If you didn’t know Mexico had a national ice hockey team, don’t feel bad. Aside from the 22 players and their families, few others know either.

But the sport is gaining a foothold, or at least a toehold, in Mexico.

According to the Mexico Ice Hockey Federation – there’s one of those too – 2,690 players participate in the sport in Mexico, 1,600 of whom are junior players like the ones González coaches.

It’s a small number – and certainly an underestimate – but it still has drawn the attention of several NHL teams, which see a chance to grow the game and develop a new fan base with the hope of playing an NHL game in Mexico in the near future.

“I don’t see any reason for us to wait,” Kings President Luc Robitaille said. “It’s more important for us to go out of our way and to make it available.

There’s enough kids we know like to play.”

Many of them play at an ice rink tucked into a dark corner of a Mexico City shopping mall, between a Dairy Queen and a Carl’s Jr. and below a Sears.

The Centro Santa Fe, Mexico’s second-largest shopping mall, sprawls along a major boulevard in a tony neighborhood of skyscrapers and gated apartment buildings on the western edge of the capital.

Roberto Arriaga, whose three boys all play hockey, makes the threehour round trip there from Toluca as many as five nights a week, spending almost as much time in the chilly bleachers overlooking the ice as he does running his business in aftermarket car sales.

“A lot of friends tell me that I’m crazy,” said Arriaga, who discovered hockey almost by accident. After introducing his eldest son, Beto, to more traditional sports such as soccer without success, on a whim he put the boy in skates and hockey gear at age 6. Nine years later, Beto is still playing, as are brothers Mateo, a speedy 12-year-old defenseman, and Paulo, a skinny 10-year-old goalie so small he can fit inside the net without having to duck his helmeted head.

The two younger boys say they want to play in the NHL someday, something no Mexican has done. Arriaga chuckles

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The Mexico City Jr. Kings youth hockey league in a scrimmage at the ice skating rink in Centro Santa Fe shopping mall in the Santa Fe neighborhood on March 21, in Mexico City. Mexico City Jr. Kings is a youth hockey

league that has been organized and supported by the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL in an effort to grow the game in Mexico, an untapped market.

The league has around 140 players.

Players with the Mexico City Jr. Kings youth hockey league skate through training drills at the ice skating rink in Centro Santa Fe shopping mall in the Santa Fe neighborhood, March 23, in Mexico City. when he hears that.

“At that age,” he said “it’s very good to have a dream.”

That dream isn’t what motivates the four coaches at the rink, who work with more than 140 players in six divisions, ranging in age from 3 years old through high school. Nor is producing professional players what has led the Kings to partner with the rink, offering in-person and virtual clinics as well as material assistance.

Banners touting the relationship with the L.A. team hang throughout the mall while many of the tiny players take the ice wearing black or gray Kings sweaters with a Mexican flag sewn on one shoulder.

The goal, the Kings insist, is simply to introduce the kids to hockey, teach them how to play (and sometimes to even skate) and to fuel a passion for the sport.

“It’s just a totally different vibe over there,” said Derek Armstrong, who spent six seasons playing for the Kings and is now the team’s community and hockey development specialist.

“We want to bring hockey to Mexico, but we also want them to embrace it themselves and put their own little twist on it, their own little culture on it.”

That seems to be taking hold at the Santa Fe rink, where rushes up and down the ice take place at breakneck speed, with few passes and even fewer checks – physical defensive moves intended to disrupt play. In that way, Mexican hockey can sometimes look like soccer on skates.

Instructions and encouragement – vámonos! vámonos! dále! dále! – ring out in Spanish, although most of the hockey terms, like stick and puck, go untranslated.

What the Kings want to create, then, is hockey with a Mexican accent and Latin sensibility. They’re not looking to import a sport wholesale but rather to create a hybrid. What they want are players such as 15-year-old Paula Martínez, one of two girls in the bantam age group – and one 270 girls playing hockey nationwide, according to the federation.

She started skating at 3 and has been playing hockey with boys almost as long, tucking as much of her long brown hair inside her helmet as she can, then letting the rest spill down to her shoulders. Her friends, she said, don’t understand the game – or why she plays it.

“Every time you say you play hockey, they’re amazed. So you have to explain what it is. They think it’s only fighting, and it’s really not just that,” Paula said, flipping through cellphone photos of a trip to the University of Wisconsin, where she skated with members of the school’s women’s team.

“If I had to choose a sport again,” she said, “I would still choose hockey.”

Many in Mexico don’t have that choice. Cost and access to an ice rink are major obstacles to hockey’s growth in Mexico.

Players in Guillermo Díaz’s program at the Santa Fe rink pay a $125 annual registration fee and $146 a month for instruction and ice time.

That doesn’t include the brightly colored composite sticks, durable skates and other equipment such as pads and helmets, which can easily top $1,000 combined – more for goalies.

That’s well beyond the reach of most families in a country where the typical salary hovers around $17,000 a year. And while Mexico City has four rinks,

there are just 14 in the rest of the country, according to the national ice hockey federation.

The level of play at the Santa Fe rink varies widely depending on the age group. On a recent Monday night, the peewees’ game, for kids 11 and 12, was so quick and well-played, dozens of shoppers stopped to peer down from the mall’s upper floors and watch.

For the youngest players, meanwhile, simply staying upright and focused is the goal, which is why Díaz spent most of an hourlong practice simply trying to herd his toddler students into a straight line. During one drill, the players, many of whom wore blue Covid facemasks beneath their helmets, set off after the puck only to forget what they were supposed to do with it once they got it.

Kids pulled back their sticks, which were often bigger than they are, then shot at the wrong net, while others simply wandered away in the middle of a drill or skated into one another for no apparent reason. One boy brought his stick to shoulder level like a rifle and pretended to shoot teammates.

As for Ian, when he wasn’t whacking teammates in the head, he was often lying face down on the ice, the white No. 26 on the back of his jetblack jersey facing the Sears store a floor above.

“You have to invent some things,” González, the coach, said when asked how he kept the youngest players focused.

González’s time with the national team makes him an elite player in a country that has had few success stories to emulate in hockey. That could be changing.

Héctor Majul, who was lured away from a soccer field and into a Mexico City ice rink as a 6-year-

old because his sister was a skater, followed his first coach to Arizona, where he attended high school. He practiced there alongside a local standout named Auston Matthews, whose mother was born in Mexico.

While Matthews went on to become the first overall pick in the 2016 NHL draft – and this season has broken the Toronto Maple Leafs’ franchise record with 58 goals – Majul played at Curry College in Massachusetts before being deported back to Mexico after his student visa was suspended.

That led to a nomadic journey that took him to hockey rinks and professional teams in Serbia, Lithuania, Finland and Italy. He will turn 28 next month, far too old to be considered a top prospect but not too old to give up his dream of becoming the first Mexican-born player to reach the NHL. “Many times, being from Mexico causes people to assume that I can’t play hockey well and they don’t take me seriously until they see me play,” said Majul, who had a career-high 21 goals and 19 assists in 22 games this season for Como in Italy’s second-tier hockey league. “They wonder how it’s possible, which makes me laugh.

“I do think if I was Canadian or American, I definitely would have had better opportunities. But at the same time, it’s part of being the first Mexican to play at the level I’m playing and breaking the mental barrier that the hockey world has of not accepting players who don’t come from countries where hockey is popular.”

The kids at Centro Santa Fe might do even more to change that perception.

“Some of the kids here could play anywhere,” said Ross Wonnick, a Canadian transplant from Calgary whose son, Harrison, 9, just started playing at the rink.

Yet the sport still seems a strange fit in a country that has nearly three times as many international airports as it does ice rinks – and the rinks that do exist are almost always jammed into a lightly trafficked nook of a shopping center.

“I think there’s only one ice rink that isn’t at a mall,” Paula, the 15-year-old center, said with a sigh.

Even so, Paula, her father, Francisco, a researcher at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, and dozens of other kids and parents crowd into the dark

corner of the Centro Santa Fe as many as five nights a week. And the NHL has taken note.

“We’re definitely going down there to grow the game,” Robitaille, the Kings president, said.

“That’s a no-brainer for a team like us, to help grow the game on the south side of the border.”

The team’s outreach to the Latino community began in Southern California but quickly reached south.

Those efforts were stalled

by Covid-19 but picked up again last fall when Armstrong went to Mexico City to put on a clinic.

Now other teams are following. The Dallas Stars, who play in a market that is more than 40% Latino, have begun broadcasting their games on Spanish-language radio and are developing a relationship with the Mexico Ice Hockey Federation.

“We’re trying to be Mexico’s team,” said Stars President Brad Alberts, who sees that effort as targeting Mexicans and Mexican Americans on both sides of the border in much the same way football’s Dallas Cowboys did.

That team now has a license from the NFL allowing it to expand its home marketing base into Mexico.

“We look at it as a longterm, authentic community investment,” Alberts said.

“We’re going to look at the Hispanic community in a much different way that we have ever before.”

At some point, Alberts said, that will mean playing a regular-season game in Mexico, as the three other major U.S. pro sports leagues have done. The Kings and Arizona Coyotes have also acknowledged similar hopes.

“We look at [Mexico] as an untapped market,” Alberts said. “We’re trying to capitalize now.”

Back at the Santa Fe rink, it’s apparent Alberts’ timing is right. Kids roll in from the covered parking lot wearing hockey uniforms and riding in-line skates, their parents following behind carrying heavy equipment bags and hockey sticks.

“Saturdays, we stay here from 12 o’clock until nighttime,” said Cindy Rojas, the mother of an excitable rosycheeked 5-year-old named Sebastian, whose black No. 17 Kings jersey fits him like a tunic. “I can see that he enjoys it. That’s why it doesn’t matter if we have to come four or five times per week or stay here more than 10 hours.

“It doesn’t matter because I love when he’s happy.”

Sports

B8 Sunday, April 24, 2022 — DAILY REPUBLIC

CALENDAR Sunday’s TV sports Baseball College •Nebraska at Indiana, BIG TEN, 9 a.m.

•Duke at Georgia Tech, ACC, 11 a.m.

•North Carolina at Virginia, ESPNU, 11 a.m.

•Georgia at Alabama, ESPN2, 11 a.m.

•Michigan State at Northwestern, BIG TEN, noon •Arizona State at Arizona, PAC12, noon MLB •Boston at Tampa Bay, MLB, 10 a.m. OR Cleveland at N.Y. Yankees, MLB, 10:30 a.m.

•San Francisco at Washington, NBCSBA, 10:30 a.m.

•Texas at Oakland, NBCSCA, 1 p.m.

•L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, MLB, 1 p.m. OR N.Y. Mets at Arizona, MLB, 1:30 p.m.

•Milwaukee at Philadelphia, ESPN, 4 p.m.

Basketball NBA Playoffs first round •Milwaukee at Chicago, Game 4, Chs. 7, 10, 10 a.m.

•Golden State at Denver, Game 4, Chs. 7, 10, 12:30 p.m.

•Miami at Atlanta, Game 4, TNT, 4 p.m.

•:Phoenix at New Orleans, TNT, 6:30 p.m.

Cycling •Liege-Bastogne-Liege, CNBC, 7 a.m.

Football College •Jackson State Spring Game, ESPNU, 3 p.m.

USFL •New Orleans at Tampa Bay, Ch. 3, noon Golf •DP World Tour, ISPS Handa Championship, final round, GOLF, 5 a.m.

•PGA Tour, Zurich Classic of New Orleans, final round, GOLF, 10 a.m.

•PGA Tour Champions, ClubCorp Classic, final round, GOLF, noon •PGA Tour, Zurich Classic of New Orleans, final round, Chs. 5, 13, noon •LPGA Tour, DIO Implant LA Open, final round, GOLF, 3:30 p.m.

Hockey NHL •Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, TNT, 1 p.m.

•Tampa Bay at Florida, HULU, 4 p.m.

•Toronto at Washington, HULU, 4 p.m.

•San Jose at Vegas, NBCSCA, 7 p.m.

Lacrosse College men •Michigan at Ohio State, BIG TEN, 4 p.m.

Motorsports •Formula 1, Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, ESPN, 5:55 a.m.

•NASCAR, Cup Series, GEICO 500, Chs. 2, 40 (KTXL), noon •MotoGP, Portuguese Grand Prix, CNBC, 2 p.m.

•NHRA, SpringNationals, FS1, 4:30 p.m. (taped) Rodeo PBR •ZipRecruiter 15/15 Bucking Battle, Chs. 5, 13, 10 a.m.

•Nampa Invitational, CBSSN, 5 p.m.

Rugby MLR •New England at Rugby New York, FS1, 11:30 a.m.

Soccer Ligue 1 •Rennes vs. FC Lorient, BEIN, 2:50 a.m.

•OGC Nice vs. Troyes AC, BEIN, 4:55 a.m.

•Lille vs. Strasbourg, BEIN, 6:55 a.m.

•Stade de Reims vs. Marseille, BEIN, 10:35 a.m.

•Clermont Foot vs. Angers, BEIN, 4:30 p.m. (taped) Premier League •Liverpool vs. Everton, USA, 8 a.m.

MLS •Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United, ESPN, 10 a.m.

•Orlando City vs. New York Red Bulls, ESPN, 12:30 p.m.

•FC Cincinnati vs. Los Angeles FC, FS1, 2 p.m.

Super Lig •Altay vs. Galatasaray, BEIN, 1 p.m. (taped) NWSL •Houston Dash vs. Racing Louisville, CBSSN, 3 p.m.

Liga MX •Santos Laguna vs. Club Leon, FS2, 5 p.m.

•Club Tijuana Xolos vs. Gallos Blancos de Querétaro, FS2, 7 p.m.

Softball •Louisville at Virginia Tech, ACC, 9 a.m.

•LSU at Georgia, ESPNU, 9 a.m.

•Ohio State at Michigan, ESPN2, 9 a.m.

•Washington at Oregon, PAC12, 3 p.m.

•Missouri at Kentucky, SEC, 4 p.m.

•Clemson at Florida State, ACC, 5 p.m.

•UCLA at Oregon State, PAC12, 6:30 p.m.

Tennis •Center Court, ATP Barcelona, ATP Belgrade, WTA Stuttgart, WTA Istanbul, finals, TENNIS, 4 a.m.

•SEC men’s championship, SEC, 11 a..m.

•SEC women’s championship, SEC, 1:30 p.m.

•ATP Munich, ATP Estoril, TENNIS, 3 a.m. (Monday)

A’s

to first and then Cristian Pache on a bouncer to short to end the threat.

From Page B6

ALLEN RUNS IT DOWN Rookie Nick Allen, who made a throwing error on his first chance in his first start at shortstop, erased the mistake by turning a double play on the next batter but saved his best play for the fourth inning.

With the outfield swung around to the right and the left-handed-hitting Mitch Garver up, Allen somehow ran down a ball in medium-depth left field and caught it with relative ease for the third out of the inning.

Had it fallen in, Corey Seager, who had drawn a two-out walk, would have possibly scored from first base.

the Covid-19 list, hit a one-out double to center on pure hustle as center fielder Garcia doubleclutched his throw. Elvis Andrus followed by getting hit by a pitch.

Burke, who opened the inning after Martin Perez threw scoreless ball over the first six innings, then retired Christian Lopes on an infield popup

Scoreboard BASKETBALL NBA Playoffs Saturday, April 16 GOLDEN STATE 123, Denver 107 Utah 99, Dallas 93 Minnesota 130, Memphis 117 Philadelphia 131, Toronto 111 Sunday, April 17 Miami 115, Atlanta 91 Boston 115, Brooklyn 114 Milwaukee 93, Chicago 86 Phoenix 110, New Orleans 99 Monday, April 18 GOLDEN STATE 126, Denver 106 Philadelphia 112, Atlanta 97 Dallas 110, Utah 104 Tuesday, April 19 Miami 115, Atlanta 105 Memphis 124, Minnesota 96 New Orleans 125, Phoenix 114 Wednesday, April 20 Boston 114, Brooklyn 107 Philadelphia 104, Toronto 101, OT Chicago 114, Milwaukee 110 Thursday’s Games GOLDEN STATE 118, Denver 113, Golden State leads 3-0 Memphis 104, Minnesota 95, Memph. leads 2-1 Dallas 126, Utah 118 Friday’s Games Atlanta 111, Miami 110, Miami leads 2-1 Milwaukee 111, Chicago 91, Milw. leads 2-1 Phoenix 114, New Orleans 111, Phoe. leads 2-1 Saturday’s Games Toronto 110, Philadelphia 105, Phil. leads 3-1 Utah 100, Dallas 99, tied 2-2 Boston 109, Brooklyn 103, Boston leads 3-0 Memphis at Minnesota, (n) Sunday’s Games GOLDEN STATE at Denver, 12:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Chicago, 10 a.m.

Miami at Atlanta, 4 p.m.

Phoenix at New Orleans, 6:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games Boston at Brooklyn, 4 p.m.

Toronto at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Utah at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Atlanta at Miami, 4 p.m.

Minnesota at Memphis, 4:30 p.m.

New Orleans at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Denver GOLDEN STATE, 7 p.m., if necessary Brooklyn at Boston, TBA, if necessary Chicago at Milwaukee, TBA, if necessary Thursday, April 28 Miami at Atlanta, TBA, if necessary Philadelphia at Toronto, TBA, if necessary Phoenix at New Orleans, TBA, if necessary Dallas at Utah, TBA Friday, April 29 GOLDEN STATE at Denver, TBA, if necessary Boston at Brooklyn, TBA, if necessary Milwaukee at Chicago, TBA, if necessary Memphis at Minnesota, TBA, if necessary Saturday, April 30 Atlanta at Miami, TBA, if necessary Toronto at Philadelphia, TBA, if necessary

New Oreans at Phoenix, TBA, if necessary Utah at Dallas, TBA, if necessary Sunday, May 1 Denver at GOLDEN STATE, TBA, if necessary Brooklyn at Boston, TBA, if necessary Chicago at Milwaukee, TBA, if necessary Minnesota at Memphis, TBA, if necessary

HOCKEY NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Carolina 79 51 20 8 110 263 194 x-N.Y. Rangers 79 51 22 6 108 245 197 x-Pittsburgh 79 45 23 11 101 265 217 x-Washington 78 44 23 11 99 268 229 N.Y. Islanders 78 35 33 10 80 216 224 Columbus 78 35 36 7 77 248 287 New Jersey 78 27 43 8 62 238 288 Philadelphia 78 24 43 11 59 204 286 Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA z-Florida 78 57 15 6 120 328 224 x-Toronto 79 51 21 7 109 303 248 x-Tampa Bay 78 48 22 8 104 267 219 x-Boston 78 48 25 5 101 239 210 Buffalo 80 31 38 11 73 229 283 Detroit 79 30 39 10 70 222 306 Ottawa 79 31 41 7 69 218 256 Montreal 79 20 48 11 51 204 309 Western Conference Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA z-Colorado 78 55 17 6 116 301 218 x-Minnesota 78 50 21 7 107 295 241 x-St. Louis 78 47 20 11 105 293 223 Nashville 78 44 29 5 93 249 233 Dallas 79 44 30 5 93 228 238 Winnipeg 78 35 32 11 81 237 252 Chicago 79 26 42 11 63 210 284 Arizona 78 22 50 6 50 189 298 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-Calgary 78 48 20 10 106 279 195 x-Edmonton 78 46 26 6 98 275 240 Los Angeles 79 42 27 10 94 228 228 Vegas 78 42 31 5 89 250 232 Vancouver 78 38 29 11 87 236 223 Anaheim 78 30 34 14 74 220 255 SAN JOSE 78 31 35 12 74 203 247 Seattle 78 26 46 6 58 205 271 x-clinched playoff berth z-clinched conference NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Friday’s Games Ottawa 2, Columbus 1, SO Minnesota 6, Seattle 3 Edmonton 6, Colorado 3 Washington 2, Arizona 0 Saturday’s Games SAN JOSE 4, Chicago 1 Buffalo 5, N.Y. Islanders 3 Pittsburgh 7, Detroit 2 Carolina 3, New Jersey 2, OT Boston 3, N.Y. Rangers 1

BASEBALL American League East Division W L 10 5 9 6 8 7 7 8 5 9 Central Division W L Cleveland 7 7 Minnesota 7 8 Detroit 6 8 Chicago White Sox 6 8 Kansas City 5 7 West Division W L L.A. Angels 8 6 8 6 Seattle OAKLAND 8 8 Houston 6 8 Texas 5 9

Toronto N.Y. Yankees Tampa Bay Boston Baltimore

Pct .667 .600 .533 .467 .357

GB — 1 2 3 4½

Pct .500 .467 .429 .429 .417

GB — ½ 1 1 1

Pct .571 .571 .500 .429 .357

GB — — 1 2 3

National League N.Y. Mets Atlanta Miami Philadelphia Washington St. Louis

East Division W L 11 5 7 9 6 8 6 9 6 11 Central Division W L 9 4

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N.Y. Mets at St. Louis, 4:45 p.m.

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Cleveland at L.A. Angels, 6:38 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 6:40 p.m.

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Ottawa 6, Montreal 4 Tampa Bay 6, Nashville 2 Florida 3, Toronto 2, OT Dallas 3, Seattle 2 St. Louis at Arizona, (n) Vancouver at Calgary, (n) Anaheim at Los Angeles, (n) Sunday’s Games SAN JOSE at Vegas, 7 p.m.

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Carolina at N.Y. Islanders, 10 a.m.

Edmonton at Columbus, 10 a.m.

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Colorado at Winnipeg, 4 p.m.

Boston at Montreal, 4 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Florida, 4 p.m.

Toronto at Washington, 4 p.m.

Minnesota at Nashville, 5 p.m.

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Florida at Boston, 4 p.m.

New Jersey at Ottawa, 4 p.m.

Columbus at Tampa Bay, 4 p.m.

Montreal at N.Y. Rangers, 4 p.m.

Edmonton at Pittsburgh, 4 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Washington, 4 p.m.

Calgary at Nashville, 5 p.m.

Arizona at Minnesota, 5 p.m.

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Cabrera delivers 3,000th hit – and cements his place among MLB’s greats Tribune Content Agency DETROIT — Commission the statue, clear space on the Comerica Park bricks and alert the Hall of Fame.

Miguel Cabrera has officially stamped his place among the immortals of this great game.

With his first-inning single Saturday off Colorado right-hander and fellow Venezuelan Antonio Senzatela, Cabrera now

Local From Page B6 Rodriguez High baseball rolled to a 10-2 non-league win over Vista Del Lago, Saturday.

The Mustangs (22-0) took the lead for good with a three-run third inning and took control with a four-run fourth, adding one in the sixth and two in the seventh. The Eagles (16-5) got their two runs in the bottom of the seventh.

Landon Troutt went 2-for-4, while Kyle Sandner and Nathan Schikore doubled, with Troutt, Christopher Lang and Jack Metcho each driving in runs. Kaden Wilde scored three times, with Troutt, Schmidt and Michael Boals each coming around twice.

Fairfield 4, Vacaville Christian 3: At Vacaville, Fairfield (5-18) won the battle of the Falcons by scoring single runs in the first, third, fifth and sixth innings, while VCS countered with two in the third and one in the seventh.

Jordan Tucker led Fairfield by by going 3-for-3 with a double and a triple, with Joey Mason going 2-for-4. Mason, Pat O’Reilly and Jordan Dix each drove in runs.

Christian Rambeau picked up the victory, allowing eight hits and three runs (one earned) over the first first 6 1/3 innings, striking out three and walking none.

O’Reilly got the save by striking out two batters and yielding one hit over the final two-thirds of an inning.

For Vacaville Christian, Steve Dingman went 3-for-4, while John Elliott and Nicko Meadows each went 2-for-4 with the latter

has achieved what only a handful of players have in the 119-year history of Major League Baseball.

He becomes: n The 33rd player to amass at least 3,000 hits. n The seventh player to amass at least 3,000 hits and 500 home runs. He joins Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Rafael Palmeiro, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez and Eddie Murray.

n The third player to amass at least 3,000 hits and 500 home runs while maintaining a .300 batting average or better. Only Aaron and Mays are in that club. n The only player ever to amass at least 3,000 hits, 500 home runs and win a Triple Crown.

And, on top of that, with one more double, Cabrera will become the

third player to amass at least 3,000 hits, 500 home runs and 600 doubles, joining Aaron and Pujols.

“I’ve tried to remind our players that we’re playing with a living legend,” Tigers manager AJ Hinch said. “We’re going to look back at these numbers, so few people have been able to reach these milestones.

We’re going to celebrate this moment with him.”

doubling and driving in all three runs.

Fairfield’s victory avenged a 14-0 loss to VCS exactly a week before in which Teagan Gonzales fired a five-inning one-hitter with five strikeouts and Elliott and Josh Brumfield each went 2-for-4, and Thomas Lane, Dingman and William Verdon each drove in two runs.

Fairfield dropped a 2-0 decision to Pioneer of Woodland on Saturday, though no stats were available from that game.

Benicia 10, Vacaville 9: At Benicia on Saturday, the Bulldogs (11-11) trailed 7-0 and 9-2 before tying the game with five runs in the fifth, and one each in the sixth and seventh, only to have the Panthers (11-6) win it with a run in the bottom of the eighth.

Nathan Schnell plated a home run and drove in two runs for Vacaville, while Blake Bozzini had two hits and an RBI. Eli Blurton took the loss despite allowing just one unearned run over the final four innings, scattering five hits and strikeout out two and walking one.

Buckingham Charter 26, Western Sierra 1: At Will C. Wood High on Saturday, the Knights (4-9, 3-3 SMAL) scored a dozen runs in the bottom of the first inning and didn’t stop there, adding three in the second and fourth innings and eight in the third.

Diego Delgado, Brayden Janecki and Mason Maurice each had three hits , with Delgado tripling and Janecki ripping a double and a triple with both driving in three runs.

Dylan Kosar, Ethan Bline, Tyler Church and Sean Grogan each had two hits, with Grogan dou-

bling and driving in four runs, with Kosar, Bline and Nic Nelson each getting two RBIs. Delgado went the first four 2 /3 innings to get the win, allowing four hits and one run with eight strikeouts and no walks.

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Laney’s 10-run fourth sinks Solano ROCKVILLE — The Solano Community College baseball team battled back from an early 3-0 deficit but had no answer for Laney’s 10-run fourth inning as the Eagles soared to a 19-5 Bay Valley Conference victory at Billy and Louise Yarbrough Stadium, Friday.

The Falcons (11-23, 8-10) got run-scoring singles from Dillon Nosrati, Benny PulusoBurns and Zion Judkins in the bottom of the second that plated Jason Pridy, Eli De Guzman and Nosrati, respectively, to tie the score at 3-3.

After Laney took control with its 10-run fourth, Solano got single runs in the sixth and eighth innings when Piluso-Burns drove in Austin Menesini with a triple and a single, respectively.

Piluso-Burns finished 3-for-3, while Menesini went 2-for-4.

Four Falcons pitchers each gave up at least three runs, with Justin Bostain having the most success, yielding one earned run on four hits with three walks and three strikeouts over four innings.

Solano closes the season with three games against Mendocino starting in Ukiah on Tuesday.

Nine Arounders SWEEPS/LOW PUTTS Low putts: Ann Rollin, 14 First flight 13-16 handicaps 1, Deb Baker, 55/41 2, Glora Ostrum, 60/44 3, Sandy Austin, 62/46 4, Kitty Lockwood, 64/48 Second flight 17-18 handicaps 1, Mona Begall, 53/36 2, Rene Romiski, 58/41* 3, Stephanie Adams, 58/41* 4, Lynne Powell, 61/43 Third flight 19-25 handicaps 1, Ann Rollin, 61/40 2, Sandy Latchford, 65/43 *tie breaker THROW OUT ONE HOLE First flight 13-16 handicaps 1, Debbie Baker, 44/30* 2, Glora Ostrum, 46/30* 3, Judi Moses, 48/32 4, Kitty Lockwood, 49/33 Second flight 17-18 handicaps 1, Lynne Powell, 50/32* 2, Mona Begell, 49/32* 3, Barbara James, 51/33 4, Rene Romiski, 51/36 Third flight 19-25 handicaps 1, Dorothy Andrews 48/23 2, Kim Weaver 4928 3, Ann Rollin 53/32 * tie breaker Chip-in: Rene Romiski, No. 5

PVE Moaners and Groaners APRIL TOURNAMENT 1, Team 6: Bud Ross, Dick Youngflesh, Kathy Tomko, Verna Dow, 75 2, Team 5: Norbert Luke, Tim Tomko, Doug Fisher, Myrna DeMartino, 78 3, Team 1: Bob DeNike, Bill Combest, Susan Ritchie, Pat Gibbons-Johnson, (Tie) 79 3, Team 3: Kimmie McCann, Bob Irwin, Don Campbell, Chris Moore, (Tie), 79 Low putts, Team 2: Dick Crocker, Bill McNamara, Ed Vacin, Ginny Caspersen, 23 March Putting Champion: Andy Anderson

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Refurbished walkers, wheelchairs fill gaps created by supply chain problems K ate Ruder

KAISER HEALTH NEWS

DENVER – Michele Lujan needed a wheelchair for her 52-year-old husband who had been hospitalized with Covid19. But she had lost her job, and money was tight.

Insurance wouldn’t cover the cost, and she didn’t see the use in buying something to meet a temporary need. So she turned to a loan closet not far from her home in the Denver suburb of Highlands Ranch.

South Metro At Medical Equipment Loan Closet, crutches hung from the walls, knee scooters lined the floor, and shower seats and toilet risers overflowed from the shelves. She found a wheelchair she could borrow for free.

“I didn’t realize all the other medical items they have,” Lujan said.

Medical equipment reuse programs like these collect, clean, and lend devices – often at no cost to the borrower.

They vary in size from small outposts at community churches to large statewide programs like the Foundation for Rehabilitation Equipment and Endowment, or FREE, which provided nearly 5,000 devices to thousands of low-income adults and seniors in Virginia last year.

Such programs save low-income and uninsured patients money, and by refurbishing used medical equipment, they keep it out of landfills.

During the pandemic, the programs have also helped soften the impact of supply chainrelated shortages and are helping meet increased demand as delayed elective surgeries resume.

“Once hospitals started elective surgeries again, there was a huge increase in need,” said Donna Ralston, who founded the South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet six years ago in a 10-feet-by-10-feet shed at her church.

Today, the volunteerrun organization opens its warehouse doors by appointment to anyone who is in need and recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. “Oftentimes, we’re loaning equipment to patients who would otherwise have to wait two months to get it from their insurance providers,” said the organization’s president, Pat Benhmida. “We fill in these cracks quite often.”

Besides insurance delays, hospitals across the U.S. have reported not having enough walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Supplies are limited because of shortages of raw materials such as aluminum, said Alok Baveja, a professor of supply chain management at Rutgers Business School in New Jersey.

“The availability, not just the cost, has an impact on the durable medical equipment industry,” Baveja said.

The crunch may be made worse by disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, said American Hospital Association spokesperson Colin Milligan.

Aluminum prices have more than doubled in the past two years, including more than 20% over the past six months on the London Metal Exchange.

A bill that passed Congress April 7 to suspend normal trade relations with Russia will allow

President Joe Biden to raise tariffs on aluminum and other imports from that country, increasing aluminum prices even more.

Baveja said one silver lining of the pandemic is that reused medical equipment has gained greater acceptance and use.

Last September and again in January, southwestern Virginia hospitals delayed discharging patients because of shortages of walkers and bedside commodes, and they experienced backlogs of patients in the emergency room because of a shortage of hospital beds, said Robin Ramsey, executive director of FREE, a nonprofit organization.

Ramsey said that for weeks, FREE was the only provider that had walkers and bedside commodes readily on hand. “During the shortage, we found that even people with insurance, who could have purchased a walker, just couldn’t find one,” Ramsey said.

Each state receives money to provide technology to help people with disabilities as part of the federal Assistive Technology Act of 1998. That can include reusable technology and equipment. Reuse programs rely on cash and equipment donations, and often an army of volunteers who inspect, sanitize, and repair wheels, brakes, casters, batteries, and other parts.

At FREE, more than 100 volunteers and 12 staffers last year received 10,000 pieces of donated equipment, and refurbished 6,500 to put back into use, Ramsey said.

Elliot Sloyer, founder of a Stamford, Connecticut, nonprofit called Wheel It Forward, said patients and their families often pay out-of-pocket for durable medical equipment, especially with high-deductible health insurance plans. “Medicare, insurance don’t cover a lot of stuff. They make it difficult,” he said.

Medical equipment reuse programs provide significant, practical value to communities, said Ramsey. But, she said, some people have no idea these programs exist until they need them.

Regional directories such as the Great Lakes Loan Closets list reuse programs in Michigan, Wisconsin, northern Indiana, and northern Illinois. Wheel It Forward plans to launch the first nationwide directory of about 700 medical equipment reuse programs.

For now, reuse programs like FREE will continue to stockpile and repair donated medical equipment.

“There are times, especially with all that’s gone on in the last two years, that equipment comes in and goes out the same day,” Ramsey said. “The need has been so great.”

Kaiser Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. Together with Policy Analysis and Polling, KHN is one of the three major operating programs at Kaiser Family Foundation. KFF is an endowed nonprofit organization providing information on health issues to the nation.

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effects, whether adminisrecently interviewed tered by smoking, vaping Bart Bright, an educator or ingesting. Marijuana’s devoted to alerting the public about cannabisTHC levels are variable, related problems, with an upward trajectory focusing particularly on in potency being reported younger persons. Bart’s

by Bright, compared to family was touched by what was met by pot users tragedy when his son died, of decades past. Cannabireportedly following an Scott Anderson noid receptors in the central episode of psychosis nervous system include CB1, Ask Dr. Scott precipitated by this psychofound in the basal ganglia, substantia nigra cerebellum, hippoactive plant-based substance.

Vallejo Public Access Television, as campus and cerebral cortex. There part of an ongoing public access are also CB2 receptors, noted to be television show, “Health Focus with present in white blood cells.

Dr. Scott,” supplied a valuable After inhalation of THC, psyforum for discussion of this issue. choactive changes occur within In the United States, 46% of 15 minutes, lasting up to four hours. people report lifetime use of canFor ingested marijuana, the onset occurs within 30 minutes, lasting nabis, 18% report use within the up to 12 hours. Although inhaled, past year, and among adults 18 to buccal (oral mucosa contact), and 25 the annual use rises to 35.4%. ingested marijuana is purported Indeed, 6% of eighth-graders, 17% by some to be curative of nausea, of 10th-graders and 21% of 12thvomiting and glaucoma, we have graders reported using cannabis during the previous month, accord- prescription drugs available as well for these conditions. Food and Drug ing to National Institute on Drug Administration-approved drugs are Abuse data. not contaminated with other comCannabis is the third most-commonly used psychoactive substance, pounds, require approval and are meticulously prepared. after alcohol and tobacco. Each year, 200 million people, or 4% of Acute cannabis intoxication the world’s population, use cannamay cause rapid heart rate, elevabis. Up to one in 20 pregnant women tion or decrease in blood pressure, report cannabis use during pregincreased breathing rate, redness nancy, according to data from the of the eyes, dry mouth, increased peer-reviewed medical website appetite, altered eye movement, difficulty walking or driving and UpToDate. Decriminalization of slurring of the speech. Acute worscannabis contributes to 7% of high school students vaporizing cannaening of asthma may also ensue, as bis-related compounds. well as collapse of the lung (pneuCannabis sativa, the combustimothorax) brought on by deep breathing with breath-holding. ble plant also known as marijuana, may give rise to 500 compounds.

Studies are inconclusive on the effects of marijuana in causing lung Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, cancer, but the potential for acute accounts for major psychoactive

lung inflammation seems obvious.

Contrary to popular perception, “hyperemesis,” characterized by persistent vomiting, may appear.

Long term, cannabis increases the risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack), cerebrovascular accident (stroke), and may lower sperm count in susceptible men.

Research suggests loss of central nervous system gray matter following prolonged cannabis use.

The prefrontal cortex, controlling judgment and inhibition, may be affected. Intelligence Quotient scores are described as lower in chronic adolescent cannabis users by some sources. Proving causation is challenging, but these observations suggest younger persons would do well to avoid cannabis use. Smoking dope is harmful with respect to academic performance.

Whether cannabis leads to suicide directly or simply worsens underlying mental health problems is a question subject to further debate. The American Psychiatric Association, however, finds no scientific evidence for use of marijuana to treat psychiatric disorders. Moreover, cannabis may worsen mood, anxiety disorders or psychosis.

Motor vehicle accident risk is also doubled in those using cannabis products due to impaired psychomotor ability. Cannabis toxicity raises health concerns, particularly with respect to vulnerable youth.

Scott T. Anderson, M.D. (standerson@ucdavis.edu), is a clinical professor at the University of California Davis Medical School. This column is informational and does not constitute medical advice.

Liver donation turns toddler’s life around Tribune Content Agency CHICAGO — Twoyear-old Takyra Wordlow bosses around her big sisters – and when they ignore her demands, she stomps her foot to get their attention, her mother Jazz Vance said recently.

Her youngest daughter also keeps her busy as Vance must always keep a watchful eye because of Takyra’s love of trying to flip on and off of her older sisters’ bunk bed.

In 2020, just shy of Takyra’s first birthday, Vance, of Chicago, was pleading with Facebook users to get tested to see if they were a match to her daughter, who was suffering with biliary atresia, a sometimes-deadly disease of infancy that federal health authorities say is more likely in children with African American and Asian American heritage.

A man responded and underwent surgery to give a portion of his liver to Takyra, saving her the pain of biliary atresia and helping rid Vance of her constant worry.

Biliary atresia is a blockage of the ducts that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder. It can lead to liver failure if

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Jaz Vance hugs her daughter Takyra Wordlow, 2, while they play in Chicago’s Marquette Park neighborhood, April 12. not treated soon enough after diagnosis.

Takyra faced many obstacles while waiting for a live donor. Initially, she underwent a Kasai procedure, named after Morio Kasai, the Japanese surgeon who developed it.

During the procedure, the blocked bile ducts outside the liver are replaced with part of the baby’s small intestine to act as a new bile duct. In children who respond well to the surgery, jaundice and other symptoms disappear within weeks. But Takyra’s surgery didn’t take.

At one point, her abdomen was distended due to a collection of fluid that triggered an infection. From once wasting

away at 20 pounds because of her condition, she has done remarkably well since the liver donation.

“She is doing great by all means,” said Dr. Ruba Azzam, director of pediatric hepatology and medical director of the Pediatric Liver Transplant Program at Comer Children’s Hospital. “All of the medical problems she was going through are completely gone. She is very active and hitting all of her milestones on time.”

Recently, Takyra graduated from physical therapy. She went from not being able to walk, to running around with her sisters, Vance said.

“She picked up walking out of nowhere,” Vance

remembered. “I thought to myself, ‘Oh no, I am going to have to remind her not to climb the stairs.’ ” Vance said Takyra is very independent, smart and stubborn.

“She wakes up and says good morning. She calls her sisters’ names, loves Peppa Pig, and she surprised me when I was making brownies, Vance said. “She said, ‘Chocolate cake, yummy, yummy.’ ” More importantly, Takyra went from taking 11 medicines daily to six, including immunosuppresants to help maintain her new liver.

Vance said she can relax now and focus on school, where she is working on getting state certified as a manicurist.

“We are blessed beyond belief,” Vance said.

Azzam remembered when she had to place Takyra higher on the transplant list because her condition became more dire.

“Her quality of life has done an 180-degree change,” she said of the child she described in 2020 as “everyone’s little warrior.” “We are so glad she has done so well.

All the misery has completely changed.”

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS STUNNAZ LOCATED AT 1859 San Juan Court, Fairfield CA 94533 Solano. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Jontele Maurice Jackson 1859 San Juan Court Fairfield, 94533.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jontele Jackson 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 18, 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 19, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022000695 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00054517 Published: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2022

Request for Proposals Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Performing Arts Center at Fairfield High School MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, CONTROLS Project Overview XL Construction will be soliciting bids from Trade Contractors on the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, Performing Arts Center at Fairfield High School located at 205 E. Atlantic Ave. Fairfield, CA 94534. This bid event is for Mechanical, Plumbing, Controls Scopes of work only.

The project consists of: A new 33,000sf performing arts center at Fairfield High School.

In addition, it includes renovations to existing classrooms and the kitchen/server area.

This project is subject to FSUSDʼs Project Labor Agreement.

FSUSD Prequalification Requirement: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Sprinkler and Low Voltage Cabling subcontractors must be prequalified with the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District. Prequal packages are due to the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District no later than 10-days prior to bid opening, April 20, 2022. The Fairfield-Suisun USD Prequal instructions and Qualified Bidders List can be accessed at https://www.fsusd.org/Page/16414 This project is prevailing wage and subject to skilled and trained workforce requirements.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PETER W. SANTORI Case Number: P051291 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Peter W. Santori A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Paul V. Santori in the Superior Court of California, County of: Solano The Petition for Probate requests that: Loretta Davila, CLPF 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 27, 2022 TIME: 8:30 a.m. DEPT.: 4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County of Solano 600 Union Avenue Fairfield, CA 94533 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1)four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California 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.

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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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ALIVIO LLC

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LOCATED AT 2401-A Waterman Blvd., Ste 4 #109, Fairfield, CA. 94534 Solano.

Mailing Address 2401-A Waterman Blvd., Ste 4 #109, Fairfield, CA. 94534. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Alivio 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 03/29/2022.

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/ Bobby Gonzales 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 18, 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 19, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022000694 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00054522 Published: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2022

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 n a m e o r n a m e s l i s t ed a b o v e o n 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ON THE DOTTY, LLC 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

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS BUILT ON A ROCK AUTO 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 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

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Giants From Page B6 Nationals goes down as the best two games they’ve strung together at the plate this season. They scored seven runs on 12 hits Friday night, then followed it up with five runs on 10 hits, their first time this season scoring more than four runs or recording double-digit hits in back-to-back games.

They were aided Saturday by an extensive scouting report on Sanchez, who made nine appearances for them last season.

Although Sanchez posted a respectable 3.06 ERA for the Giants, the peripherals didn’t back up his success, with 15 walks in 35 1/3 innings and a FIP (fielding independent pitching) almost a full point higher than his ERA. Sanchez started last year in the Giants rotation, but they cut ties after a three-inning start against Milwaukee on Aug. 7. Sanchez didn’t latch on anywhere else, until he inked a minor league deal with Wash-

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ington before this season.

Saturday marked his Nationals debut – and first major league outing since his final start with the Giants – after he was called up to make the spot start for a rotation in dire shape. (Friday’s starter, Patrick Corbin, allowed seven runs, and Sunday’s starter is still TBD, just as Saturday’s was until just before game time.)

The Nationals’ pitching staff has been a breath of fresh air for the Giants after four games with the Mets, whose 2.67 team ERA ranks just behind the Giants and pitched like it, limiting San Francisco to an average of 4.0 runs while taking three of four contests.

Surely, the Giants are much more pleased with what they’ve gotten from No. 5 starter Alex Cobb, or even pitching depth such as Jakob Junis, who tossed five shutout innings (and walked no one) in his debut Friday.

On Saturday, Alex Wood was his normal, efficient self, requiring only 77 pitches to make it through five innings.

The only blip came in his final frame, when catcher Riley Adams put a

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n The Nationals employed a heavy shift on leadoff hitter Mike Yastrzemski in the first at-bat of the game, and Yastrzemski responded by laying down a bunt and easily reaching first base. Yastrzemski was eventually pulled for the righthanded hitting Austin Slater but not before extending his hitting streak to a team-high four games (with seven hits in

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that span). Slater built on his big night Friday by reaching base two more times Saturday after entering for Yastrzemski in the fifth inning when Washington brought in left-hander Sam Clay to relieve Sanchez. n It didn’t take long for Luis Gonzalez to make an impact in his first start with the Giants, after the former White Sox prospect was called up before Friday’s game. He drove in his first run as a major leaguer with a sacrifice fly as part of the four-run fifth inning, then reached base for his first hit as a Giant by bunting against the shift, similar to Yastrzemski, in the sixth inning. n The Giants took some bumps and bruises Saturday, but everyone came out OK. Flores was spotted getting checked up by the training staff in the dugout after doubling and scoring in the fifth inning but remained in the game, and Belt appeared to jam his leg on a late slide into second base during the fifth, too, but jogged back to the dugout and also remained in the game.

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ball into the left-field seats and Washington strung together two more hits to plate another run.

The Giants loaded the bases the next inning.

While they weren’t able to capitalize with another run, it did mean a second straight extended break between innings for Wood, and that was likely enough to prompt manager Gabe Kapler to turn to his bullpen.

With four more clean innings from Dominic Leone, John Brebbia, Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval, the Giants’ bullpen lowered its ERA in 60 2/3 innings this season to 1.78, the best mark in the majors.

From Page B6 This is the most comfortable and free Wiggins has played since being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.

Wiggins struggled with inefficiency while being the go-to player with the dysMinnesota functional Timberwolves. But the pressure to be a highoctane scorer has been lifted from his shoulders.

“Wiggs has settled into a role where he understands like, ‘I’m not going to get as many shots. Fine, I’m going to defend, I’m going to rebound,’” coach Steve Kerr said.

“He understands

49ers From Page B6 between Lance and his top target at North Dakota State, Christian Watson, who is a first-round candidate. Or perhaps the 49ers satisfy their annual habit of first-round defensive linemen (taken with their top pick in five of the past seven years).

Unloading Samuel or Bosa or any other star would be more shocking.

So the more likely path back into the first round would be packaging picks in 2022 and ’23 to likely slide in one of the final spots, thus yielding the 49ers control over a prospect through 2026 (as opposed to 2025 for those taken after the first round).

Why they should not

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Solomon Thomas. Reuben Foster. Mike McGlinchey.

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Bosa. Kinlaw. Brandon Aiyuk. Lance.

Those are the 49ers’ first-round picks since 2017. Fine men, but the only Pro Bowler is Bosa, for now, at least.

The 49ers’ mixed history with first-round picks is a warning sign not to unnecessarily gamble at that high-stakes table.

But that goes for any pick, any draft for any franchise.

What also is not so enticing is this draft class.

Sure, stars will emerge.

To get into the top 10 for a sure-fire starter, the cost is too prohibitive, especially if it means trading away Samuel, Bosa or another star – because they sure don’t have first-round picks to swap out this year or next.

The 49ers’ greatest needs are on the offensive line, the secondary, defensive end, and, regardless of Samuel’s status, wide receiver, especially in the slot and/or a deep threat.

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Suisun 2.67 Today -0.36 2.13 Monday -0.21

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2:35 p.m.

3:19 a.m.

3:32 p.m.

High

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11:44 p.m.

10:58 a.m.

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1.97 -0.21 1.52 -0.22

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5:47 p.m.

5:44 a.m.

6:37 p.m.

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what his role is on this team. And it doesn’t mean he’s not going to have big scoring nights.

We’re going to find as we go the more attention people pay to our three guards, the more room there’s going to be for Wiggs to attack and that’s coming.”

Gary Payton II referred to the Warriors’ three-guard lineup as “PTSD,” an acronym for Poole, Klay Thompson, Steph and Draymond.

The biggest issue with that nickname is that it makes light of a serious mental health condition, but it also leaves out Wiggins, the linchpin for that lineup’s success.

“It is a great role I’m in,” he said as a smile crawled across his face.

“And we’re winning so that’s all that matters.”

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