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Lifelong friends Tori Fowler, JoAnn Junes, Joni Hazen, June Peabody, Shannon Bechtel and Rosalie Sarretti from Vacaville came out for the 11th Annual Mother’s Day Artisan Fair in Suisun City, Sunday.

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SUISUN CITY — Moms got a full day of honors Sunday with brunch, shopping and some mimosas in downtown Suisun. The Flanigan family of Suisun City came out for a brunch and some shopping for Mom, Cherisse. “This is the first friendly outdoor activity we have done since Covid,” she said. It also was a first for daughter Colleen, who is only 15 months old and came to the downtown with her parents for her first trip to the marina. “I think we are just going to hang out here for Mother’s Day,” said Dad, Chris Flanigan. Organizers said they were expecting between 3,000 and 5,000 people Sunday for the 11th annual Mother’s Day Artisan Fair, Laura Cole-Rowe, president of the Suisun City Historic Waterfront Business District, said. Cole-Rowe helped process payments for the champagne

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The 11th Annual Mother’s Day Artisan Fair catered to thousands of visitors at the marina in downtown Suisun City, Sunday. and mimosas that were served in a commemorative Mother’s Day glass. “This is a great event because it gives people a chance to visit the restaurants and see the waterfront,” she said. “We haven’t had this event since 2019 so it is really great to have it again.” Cole-Rowe said there were 70 vendors this year. Organizer Brenda Moss planned the return of the Artisan

Fair for months and said she was happy to see so many people come out and enjoy the day. “It is one attraction families can get inspired by and enjoy the restaurants,” she said. “Everyone is just so happy to be out again. Families and everyone get to interact with each other without masks.” Former Suisun City Councilman Mike Segala couldn’t stay away. “Now the waterfront is becoming the place to go for dining,” he said. “The Maple Bar is the newest place and it is very unique.” Tori Fowler and a group of friends came out with their moms for the day. “We have known each other since high school back in 1983. Our moms became friends and we all stayed friends,” Fowler said. “Years ago we decided to do Mother’s Day together.” Visitors got to enjoy the sounds of live music with Kyle F. Turner and hear Zak Fennie, an indie/ alternative singer-songwriter based out of Napa Valley.

WASHINGTON — White House officials are seizing the political opportunity in Democrats’ doomsday scenario, the end of nationwide abortion rights, to try to salvage a midterm election thought to be all but lost for President Joe Biden’s party. An expected Supreme Court decision overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision next month will give Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris the chance to convince abortion rights supporters that voting is the best

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Jill Biden, Trudeau make visit to Ukraine Los Angeles Times KYIV, Ukraine — As air-raid sirens wailed repeatedly Sunday in the capital, Kyiv, and in cities and towns across Ukraine, U.S. first lady Jill Biden made a foray into the embattled country, meeting her Ukrainian counterpart near the Slovakian border. The day also saw another high-profile Western visit from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who traveled to a suburban town outside Kyiv where evidence has emerged of gruesome atrocities committed by Russian troops during a monthlong occupation. And U.S. diplomats returned

to Kyiv for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, with the U.S. Embassy tweeting a photo of acting Ambassador Kristina Kvien’s arrival. Meanwhile, rescuers in an eastern Ukrainian village dug through the rubble of a bombarded schoolturned-shelter where up to 60 people were missing and feared dead, according to Ukrainian officials. If confirmed, the death toll would be the worst known in a single strike since Russian missiles last month slammed into a train station in the eastern city of Kramatorsk. As fighting raged in See Ukraine, Page A8

Dixon May Fair officials pay tribute to legendary volunteer Donnie Huffman has cancer K athy K eatley Garvey DIXON — Legendary volunteer Donnie Huffman of Vacaville, founding president of the Friends of the Dixon May Fair, drew applause, appreciation and tears Thursday when fair officials and fellow members of the friends group honored him with the unveiling of the “Friends Plaza” banner. Huffman, 82, who has terminal cancer, rose from his wheelchair and thanked everyone for their support. “I loved every minute of it,” he said. The banner, soon to be a bronze plaque, includes an image of Huffman taken by his son Don Jr. The text reads: “Dedicated to the hundreds of local volunteers supporting agriculture programs for the youth of Solano County. Friends of Dixon May Fair Since 2000.” It lists 19 names, topped with Donnie and his wife, Tootie. The couple celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary April 16.

The newly named Friends Plaza fronts the Leber Stage. Patricia Conklin, CEO of the Dixon May Fair, thanked Huffman and the friends group for all their work in making the fair what it is today. A toast followed the ceremony, and then the gates of the 145th annual fair opened to the public. The Friends of the Dixon May Fair, an all-volunteer organization and the fundraising arm of the Dixon May Fair, raises money by selling beverages. They use the proceeds for building and grounds improvements, exhibitor awards (including belt buckles and trophies), and college scholarships. Since 2000, the friends group since 2000 has awarded more than $230,000 to Solano County students majoring in an ag-related field in a California college or university. The friends group’s buildings and grounds improvements at the fair, valued in the millions, include building the RV park, the Pig Pavilion, the Wine Pavilion and the Friends Plaza. Their funds paved the Midway and numerous other projects. Huffman’s roots with fairs run deep and span three decades of

service. He earlier served as president/founder of the Friends of the Solano County Fair, established in 1993. A tireless supporter of agriculture, and of youth groups, including 4-H, FFA and the Grange, Huffman also served as a Vacaville 4-H leader, lending his expertise on hogs and other projects. The Solano County 4-H Program honored him with its “Friend of 4-H” award. Huffman served 11 years (200313) as emcee of the popular Dixon May Fair Hog-Calling Contest, in which contestants aimed to get their hog into “four-squeal drive” or “hamward bound.” The event drew national attention. Among those present at the Dixon May Fair ceremony were his wife, Tootie; daughter Shelli Huffman Vasquez of Vacaville and son Don Huffman Jr. of Napa; sister Sharon Hulse of Fairfield; granddaughters Kristy Vazquez and Sarah Lincoln; and great-grandchildren Hunter Lincoln, 7, and Kensley Lincoln, 3. After the ceremony, Donnie Huffman presented his decorated Friends of the Fair badge and credentials to Hunter.

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“Star Wars” images from Pixabay. settled into the theater in Oakland barely wanting to blink lest we miss something. An epidemic of goosebumps broke out when the theater went dark. The Lucasfilm Ltd. logo got applause. Then the “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away . . .” opening line got even more applause. When the explosion of the epic theme song hit, we were all giddy with anticipation and delight. Then tragedy struck. The actual film began. Now, it wasn’t terrible, it was just terrible by “Star Wars” standards. Lucas had definitely lost his touch. The two sequel prequels were better, but that’s not saying much. It makes me want to see a mashup of “Star Wars,” “Star Trek” and “Men in Black.” Every single copy of those prequel abominations would be beamed by Scotty from the U.S.S. Enterprise into space and then destroyed by phasers and photon torpedoes. Then a

Hubble Telescope-sized Men in Black Flashy Thing would wipe the memory of them from everyone on Earth. For good measure, Agent J would slap George Lucas and tell him to keep “Star Wars” out of his em effin’ mouf. Using the Force in everyday life: So here’s the thing. Whenever you see a sports car commercial, it’s tearing along on open roads somewhere or speeding through hills and countryside. They never show it stuck in traffic after stopping by CVS to get some tartar control toothpaste and sport scent antiperspirant. Similarly, it ain’t like Jedi Knights are constantly fighting the Sith. They have down time. During that time, what? They can’t use the force for other things? I sure as heck would. Household chores would be accomplished while I sat in the recliner and watched the NBA playoffs. At Winco, I could squeeze oranges, thump

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VACAVILLE — Downtown Vacaville’s farmers market will kick off the new season Saturday with food, fanfare and fun at the Creekwalk Plaza in Andrews Park. The opening of the market in Vacaville comes a week after the weekly farmers market in downtown Fairfield began its run Thursday with a celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Vacaville Mayor Ron Rowlett will be on hand to welcome everyone and officially open the market at 8 a.m. Saturday while the Vacaville High School Drumline will set the tempo with their “weapons of mass percussion” to kick off the festivities. Fairfield Mayor Harry Price similarly opened Fairfield’s farmers market Thursday. “We want the market to be more of an event, a need-tobe-there occasion,” Vacaville market manager Randi Bolton said in a press release. “We also want to involve as many local vendors, producers and musicians as possible to make this a real community happening each week.” There’s going to be more to the market than just ceremony and music, as old favorites and new vendors will be on hand to celebrate what should be one of the best market seasons in years,

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Katerina Mulks of Suisun City inspects a peach at the Vacaville Farmer’s Market, Saturday. according to the press release. A variety of local growers will bring their fresh produce and goods to the market, along with meat, eggs, honey, baked goods, fresh flowers and more. Local animal sanctuary Zinger Ranch will have live animals to visit, while Joyful Art Studio will have an interactive booth available for children to enjoy – as well as adults.

“Farmers markets are community events,” Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District interim executive director Maria Alemany said in the press release. “Yes, people are shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables, but this is also an opportunity to meet new neighbors and enjoy a cup of coffee, a pastry, or some ice-cold lemonade. And the setting at Andrews

Park couldn’t be nicer.” The aroma of freshly made donuts and Latin favorites will fill the air, punctuated by the sound of two Live Music Center groups: The Licks performing from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by Raccoons at the Party taking the stage from 11 a.m. to noon. “It’s going to be a fun, exciting day at the market,” Bolton said in the press release. “Lots

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Giant purple onions are shown for sale at the farmers market in downtown Fairfield, Thursday. of music, food and community.” Applications for vendors at the farmers market are available at www.downtown vacaville.com.

Wings Over Solano air show returns this weekend at Travis boat owners 45 or younger to take a certified safe boating class and carry the California Boater Card to operate a motorboat. Some insurance companies offer a discount to boat owners who successfully complete this class.

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TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — Wings Over Solano returns this weekend with a two-day open house that features aircraft demonstrations overhead and historical tours of the base’s Aviation Museum. This event is free and open to the public and will feature many iconic aircraft. Wings Over Solano takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Travis Air Force Base. Those who attend will witness a demonstration of the C-17 military transport craft; a parade of heavylifting planes like the C-17, C-5M and KC-10; a flight of the supersonic-capable F-35 fighter; an homage to the P-51 Mustang, a plane used during World War II; and a fly-by of the bomber squad B-2, B-1 and B-52. A wide range of indoor exhibits is available at the Aviation Museum, with a shuttle transporting attendees every 20 to 30 minutes between the museum and Air Show area every 20 to 30 minutes. The Patriots flight demonstration team will perform overhead, as will the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Wings of Blue parachute team. Other activities and

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The Patriots Jet Team performs at the Thunder Over the Bay air show and open house at Travis Air Force Base, March 31, 2019. attractions include demonstrations by the 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 60th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team; flight simulators for the M-4 and KC-46A Pegasus; booths from Cal Fire, local police departments and Air Force Recruiting; as well as a kids’ zone, STEM fair and more. A shuttle will run every 20 minutes from the Fairfield/Vacaville Train Station on the corner of Peabody and Vanden roads to the base beginning at 8:30 a.m. each day. For more information and to purchase premium seating, visit https://www.travis.af.mil/ travisairshow/.

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Martha Day passed away peacefully on April 25, 2022 in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was 82 years old. She was born Martha Ann Richter in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Sept. 25, 1939 to parents, Otto and Johanna Richter. From an early age Martha was blessed with the gift of music which she shared with others throughout her life. Some of her fondest memories were playing the piano and organ in home and church, teaching piano lessons, and singing in a community choral group, the Dulcetones, for over 10 years.

Many accomplishments highlighted Martha’s life. She loved camping with her family in the red rock country of southern Utah and Yosemite National Park, where she climbed to the top of Half Dome with her daughter, Denise. In 1987 she returned to college and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in general studies. She was a coordinator for a Japanese exchange student program, finding housing for and teaching basic English to Japanese teenagers. In her later years, Martha served as a senior missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Spokane, Washington area. She also volunteered her time by serving in the Fresno, California LDS temple, and helping at her local food bank. Martha met her husband,

host a full-day boating safety class Saturday at the Vallejo Center of the Solano Community College that can be used to get a California Boating Card. The class covers an introduction to boating, boating law, safety equipment, safe boating, navigation, boating emergencies, trailering, storing and protecting your boat, hunting, fishing and water skiing and river boating. The course will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A closed-book test will follow. The class is $30 per person, and $10 for each additional family member. The Vallejo Center is located at 545 Columbus Parkway. The class will be in the lecture hall, Room 136. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. To register, send an email to basicboatingsafety@gmail.com or send a text to 707-337-8271. California requires all

Host of government meetings on week’s calendar FAIRFIELD — The coming week includes numerous public meetings. Some are in person and some only online. Check each agency’s website for details. The scheduled meetings include: Solano County n Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m. Tuesday, county Government Center, 675 Texas St., Fairfield. Info: co.solano.ca.us. n Travis School District Governing Board, 5 p.m. Tuesday closed session, 6 p.m. open session, Travis Education Center, 2775 De Ronde Drive, Fairfield. Info: travisusd.org. n Solano County Civil Service Commission, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday special meeting, 6:30 p.m. regular meeting, County Government Center, 675 Texas St., Fairfield. Info: co.solano.ca.us. n Vacaville City Council, 6 p.m. Tuesday, council chamber,

Martha Day

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David Day, while attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. They were married Sept. 6, 1958 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Shortly afterwards they were sealed for time and eternity in the Manti Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They spent time living in Glendora, San Diego, and Fairfield, California before retiring in Coarsegold, California. She spent the last few years of her life in Twin Falls, Idaho. She is remembered for her great sense of humor, her laughter and wonderful smile, and her delightful personality. Her love for life touched many lives and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Richter of Alameda, California; and her children, Deanna Ashby (Thomas) of Twin Falls, Idaho, Darlene Chambers (Scott) of Olympia, Washington,

Denise Kersey (David) of Rancho Cucamonga, California and Nathan Day (Donna) of Oakland, California; along with 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, David Parley Day; and granddaughter, Sarah Ashby. Viewing for family and friends will be held at 10:30 a.m., with funeral service at noon on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 49967 Rd 427, Oakhurst, California. She will be laid to rest next to her husband, David, in the Oakhill Cemetery, Oakhurst. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the White-Reynolds Funeral Chapel in Twin Falls, ID and the Palm Memorial Sierra Chapel in Oakhurst, California.

650 Merchant St. Info: ci.vacaville.ca.us. n Suisun City Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 701 Civic Center Blvd. Info: www.suisun.com/ planning-commission. n Solano Transportation Authority Governing Board, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Suisun City Hall, 701 Civic Center Blvd. Info: www. sta.ca.gov. n Rio Vista Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Wednesday, City Hall council chamber, One Main St. Info: riovistacity.com. n Solano County Board of Education, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Solano County Office of Education, 5100 Business Center Drive, Fairfield. Info: www.solanocoe.net. n Solano Consolidated Oversight Board, 9 a.m. Thursday, county Government Center, 675 Texas St., Fairfield. Info: www.solanocounty. com/depts/auditor/ solano_consolidated_ oversight_board.asp. n Solano County Parks and Recreation Commission, 10 a.m. Thursday,

hearing room, first floor, county Government Center 675 Texas St., Fairfield. Info: www.solanocounty.com/depts/rm/ countypark/parksnrec/ agendas_n_minutes.asp. n Fairfield-Suisun School District Governing Board, special meeting, 4 p.m. Thursday special meeting, 6 p.m. regular meeting, first-floor Boardroom, Central Office, 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield. Info: www.fsusd.org. n Vacaville School District Board of Trustees, 6 p.m. Thursday, Boardroom the Educational Services Center Boardroom, 401 Nut Tree Road. Info: https://agendaonline. net/public/vacaville.

Yacht Club celebrates return to the straight BENICIA — The Benicia Yacht Club and Benicia Marina are celebrating the “Opening of the Strait” on Saturday with a decorated boat parade and blessing of the fleet. “Living is great on the Strait,” is the motto of the event. The activities also will include vendors, live music as well as food and drink. The celebration begins at 10 a.m. and continues through 10 p.m. at the Yacht Club, located at 400 E. Second St.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You don’t require people to prove themselves to you, yet they come through time and again. It’s because you see the best in others -- and that’s exactly what emerges. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). As a rule, you don’t trouble others with what you can do for yourself. But just because you can do a thing doesn’t mean you should. Given the sheer quantity of your responsibilities, perhaps it would be prudent to delegate. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There are many others doing something similar to what you’re doing, and yet, rest assured, you measure up just fine. It gets even better when you leave the comparisons to others and focus on your own performance. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Had you been afforded the luxury of choice, you’d have opted for a simpler arrangement. But then you’d be missing out on these strange complexities keeping you so sharp. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll have to adjust your communication to fit your audience. Likely, the shift that’s needed is a move from the language of logic to the romance language of your heart. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When you see someone who has what you want, you’ll think good thoughts, thus aligning yourself with what it takes to attract the same. What you seek

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in my home for all holidays, and any assistance is greatly appreciated. Finally, stop being misogynistic. This one has bothered me for years but recently has become more relatable to most. Yes, I am a single woman, and I happen to have a large home and two vehicles. My home was built in 1965, but your views on equality do not need to be. I am in the same profession as your brother, who has two very nice homes, drives a luxury vehicle (among several he owns) and supports a work-at-home spouse. My second car is my first truck, circa 2006. Why must you constantly make comments about the size of my home and my need for two vehicles? I went to school for a very long time to afford the things I have. If you wouldn’t make the same comments to a man, don’t make them to me. Just STOP. — Holiday Tips Dear Holiday Tips: Sounds like you’ve really thought this through, and your tips are excellent. A lot of financially successful single women especially will applaud your final tip. Good point. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com.

by Holiday Mathis

Today’s birthday People will celebrate you for the same qualities you admire in others. It’s not a coincidence; you’ve molded yourself and will express the spirit of this creative masterpiece in new situations. You’ll clearly see who most needs you -- acting on this instinct, you’ll forge a legacy. Sweet companionship will be among your most cherished gifts. Libra and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 12, 3, 38 and 14.

is seeking you. Stick with what works for as long as it does. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Self-consciousness has a way of interrupting your flow. It’s like a kink in the cord connecting you to your power source. You’ll feel the most connected to who you are in those moments when the concept is irrelevant. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Stars turn up the intensity, and what you’re working on will need to be finished sooner than you were expecting. It will only make you work more efficiently! Take a well-deserved break tonight. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). You have your hopes set on a destination, and you’ll eventually get there. But what if most of the fun to be mined is in these discoveries you’re making

along the way? How would that change your mindset? CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). Fiddle with your emotional EQ to see if you can turn down some of the highpitched noise interference happening in the stereo of your mind today. You’ll clear up disagreements so all can keep moving along. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18). The day plays out like a comedy in which crossed communication, wrong assumptions and silly mistakes merely contribute to the sweet satisfaction of an ending that ties it all together. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll repeat yourself out of necessity, passion and purpose. It doesn’t matter if you do it the same or a little different each time. It only matters that you stay the course, as this is important work. CELEBRITY PROFILES: He has the record for playing the highest number of consecutive shows at Madison Square Garden and Billy Joel (has sold the venue out again in this summer’s tour. The quintessential rock and roll piano man is a Taurus, the sign known for tenacity and golden voices. Joel, who has two young daughters at home these days, was born when Saturn and Pluto were both in Leo, the sign of children and the entertainment business.

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doubler’s friends thought this was extremely funny and relished adding the deal to the book. Today’s deal would have been included too, except that it was played in Corpus Christi, Texas. North and South were Canadians David and Evelyn Kirsh. David made a cautious pass on the first round. Evelyn knew her husband was short in spades, so she decided to sacrifice in five of a minor. Her four-no-trump bid showed long diamonds and a side four-card suit. North should have bid five diamonds, but he optimistically hoped his partner’s side suit was hearts. They ended up in six diamonds doubled. Against a sacrifice, a trump lead is usually best. It would have been here too, resulting in down five! But West couldn’t resist leading the spade ace. Then he switched to his trump, which certainly wasn’t best now. (A low-club shift still leads to down five.) Declarer won in hand, ruffed a IS IT SEVEN TRICKS spade in the dummy and led the heart ruffing East’s ace. Back to dummy OR TWELVE IN SLAM? king, with a spade ruff, Evelyn started playing dummy’s hearts from the top, At the Cardiff Bridge Club in South West having obligingly dropped the Wales, they keep a book of memorable eight and 10. When West couldn’t ruff deals. Most of them feature blunders by the third heart, declarer discarded all the top players. Even I am in the book. four of her club losers. Some “sacrifice” Once, when I was only 16 years old, an -- six diamonds doubled and made “expert” doubled me in a slam because missing three aces! he held two aces. I was void in one of COPYRIGHT: 2022, UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE those suits and made my contract. The

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Answers for 5/7/22: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repeats. That means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box. Solution, tips IS ITand SEVEN TRICKS computer program at OR TWELVE IN SLAM? www.sudoku.com At the Cardiff Bridge Club in South Wales, they keep a book of memorable deals. Most of them feature blunders by the top players. Even I am in the book. Once, when I was only 16 years old, an

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California housing war rages as construction lags

o how goes the war between the state and many – but not all – California cities over housing policy? The war broke out a couple of years ago when the state Department of Housing and Community Development ramped up pressure on local governments to accommodate more housing construction, citing “decades of underproduction underscored by exclusionary policies (that) have left housing supply far behind need and costs soaring.” Spurred by new pro-housing laws, the Department of Dan Walters Housing and Community Development issued much higher quotas on local governments to zone land for residential construction and created a special unit to enforce the goals. Attorney General Rob Bonta also weighed in, saying his office would crack down on cities that drag their feet. The war escalated last year when the Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom enacted another law that allows duplexes to be built on lots zoned for single-family homes. There has been a strong backlash to the state decrees from some cities, particularly those with wealthy residents, very expensive homes and little or no rental property. Their opposition has ranged from lawsuits challenging the validity of the new quotas to creative local decrees, such as Woodside’s abortive effort to declare itself a mountain lion refuge. Woodside, with a median home value of $4.7 million, is typical of the communities where opposition to the zoning quotas and the duplex law is strongest. Residents of another bucolic San Francisco Peninsula suburb, Atherton, with a $7.9 million median home value, are also reacting strongly. Last month, when Mayor Rick DeGolia and other city officials held a community meeting to describe how Atherton would comply with the new laws, residents reacted with raucous opposition, some demanding that the city refuse to comply and just pay the state’s penalties. The war of words took another turn in March when the state auditor’s office issued a report somewhat critical of how the state housing agency calculated zoning quotas. The auditor reviewed quotas for three California regions – Santa Barbara County, the Sacramento area and Amador County – and concluded they had some technical errors and/or lacked sufficient statistical backup for their assumptions. “This insufficient oversight and lack of support for its considerations risks eroding public confidence that HCD is informing local governments of the appropriate amount of housing they will need,” acting auditor Michael Tilden said in a letter to the Legislature. The department quickly agreed to correct errors and provide more data and while the relatively mild criticism was more a blip than a major setback, critics of the state’s quota program quickly cited it as vindication. “I firmly believe that the auditor’s report raises enough questions that the state Legislature should look into this and possibly consider eliminating the penalties for not achieving the Regional Housing Needs Assessment mandates, especially if we might need to go back and redo them,” Novato Councilwoman Pat Eklund, a member of the California Alliance of Local Electeds, which pushed for the audit, told the Marin Independent Journal. Marin County, which has the state’s highest personal incomes and has built very little new housing in recent decades, is a hotbed of opposition to zoning quotas, even though it obtained a partial exemption. As the war continues, mostly in the courts, California also continues to lag behind in housing construction. Activity has picked up a bit in the past couple of years, but is still well short of the 180,000 units the state says are needed each year and is particularly deficient in multiple-family rental housing for poor and moderate-income families, which are hardest hit by rising costs. CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters. For more columns by Dan Walters, go to calmatters.org/commentary.

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For his lie, the GOP caucus ies! The nation’s politics and its democracy gave him a standing ovation. are dying under a volcaThe only Republicans in the nic eruption of outright House who openly challenge lies, an avalanche of deceit. the Big Lie, Liz Cheney and “Folks, let me be very clear Adam Kinzinger, are ostratonight: The election in cized by their weaker 2020 was rigged and stolen,” colleagues. David Perdue declared in a Now we’ve seen three GOP primary debate for Jack Batson Trump-appointed Supreme Georgia’s next governor. Court judges dissembled at The hoi polloi might believe their confirmation hearing claiming Trump’s Big Lie but politicians who support for Roe vs. Wade. “Dissemble” understand elections know the truth. means “lie.” Perdue was previously a senator. He And let’s be honest; silent Republiknows that what the attorney general cans are aiding and abetting the lies. said, what Mitch McConnell and Kevin To them, politics and survival are McCarthy admitted, and what more important than truth and 60 judges confirmed was true. The democracy. They tremble under the election was clean. It’s impossible to potential attack of the Chief Liar. No rig a national election. Republican stands foursquare for the But if your goal is power at all costs, truth. To the Grand Old Party, power you’ll troll the bottom and say anyis supreme. thing. Truth is for suckers, Need more proof? J.D. Vance, the not winners. celebrated author of “Hillbilly Elegy,” Yes, there once was a time when once a Never Trumper, joined the Kevin McCarthy spoke the truth about Trump cult in the Ohio race for the Jan. 6, 2021. He gave a hot speech in Senate, recklessly attacking “governCongress against the president (as did ment” by declaring that if re-elected, McConnell). Then, four days later, still Trump should fire every shaken, he told fellow Republicans he federal official. would ask Trump to resign. How’s that for fire-breathing? But in one of the most blatant Trump embraced his run and lo! Ohio instances of political cowardice ever, Republicans ate it up. He won the GOP he reconsidered. His burning desire to nomination last week. become House speaker somehow won How can we remain a democratic out. He flew to Florida to kiss nation when one party constantly lies? Trump’s ring. Voters must be presented with the When confronted with that truth in order to make wise decisions. comment about asking for Trump’s Every event can have its own interpreresignation, he said it was “totally false tations – good/bad, wise or foolish, but and wrong.” (Even when he was if one side tells lies then the nation confronted with the recorded sound of loses through ignorance. Truth his own voice.) is bedrock.

There are simply no “radical-left” Democratic Party equivalents to the lies pouring forth from the Republican side. This fall we will be presented with a catalog of Republican lies. Critical Race Theory is rampant in “government schools,” gay and transgender kids are endangering your kids, Democrats are weak on pedophilia; they want to cancel out conservatives, or defund the police. School textbooks are “grooming” your kids for pedophilia or worse. Lies, all lies. Given the extraordinary propaganda campaign being waged by the vast right-wing media scream machine against normal truth, I’m not at all sure our democracy will survive. I wait with dread to see how Fox and its countless imitators across the nation will spin the coming report from the Jan. 6 committee. To any honest observer, it’s clear by now the insurrection came within a breath of overturning our democracy and Trump himself was knee-deep in the planning. It will be dismissed as a “witch hunt.” If the GOP gains the House this fall, the committee will be dismissed and Congress will gridlock once again. We wouldn’t want the government to serve our common citizens, would we? No, its proper role is to support our obscenely wealthy oligarchs. All else is “socialism,” another Big Lie. A vote for any Republican is a vote for deceit and white supremacist autocracy. Jack Batson is a former member of the Fairfield City Council. Reach him by email at jsbatson@prodigy.net.

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Ministry of Propaganda with epartment of Homeland Joseph Goebbels as its minisSecurity Secretary Alejandro Mayorkis stated ter. Its goals were to establish that the DHS is forming enemies in the public mind. a “Disinformation GoverHitler created the term “Große lüge” (Big lie), the use of a lie nance Board” to combat misthat is so enormous no one information ahead of the would believe someone “could 2022 midterm elections. The have the impudence to distort White House announced its truth so infamously.” support of an effort by the DHS Roger Oberbeck theHitler explained, “propato crack down on what it considers to be online misinformation. ganda must not investigate the truth Nina Jankowicz, who was a disinobjectively, and in so far as it is formation fellow at the Wilson Center, favorable to the other side, present it will head the board as executive according to the theoretical rules of justice, yet it must present only that director. She has titled herself as the “Mary Poppins of Disinformation” and aspect of the truth which is favorable performed a grotesque video of a Mary to its own side.” Hitler in 1939 stated: “I will provide a propagandistic casus Poppins takeoff on TikTok. It is funny belli (an act or event that provokes or if it wasn’t so potentially dangerous to America. Jankowicz had supported the is used to justify war). Its credibility story that Hunter Biden’s laptop was a doesn’t matter. The victor will not be asked whether he told the truth.” part of a disinformation campaign Joe Biden has now created a from Russia. She also strongly supported Hilary Clinton’s misinformation taxpayer-funded Thought Police within DHS. It was created soon after campaign that used the fake Steele Elon Musk announced he was buying dossier alleging Donald Trump’s Twitter with the intent to end censorcollusion with Russian agents. The Disinformation Governance ing the thoughts of conservatives. Joe Board is subordinate to the DHS. Biden cannot continue to control the Remember George Orwell’s book United States if citizens have free “1984,” whose Thought Police carried access to information. He needs to guns and imprisoned citizens without make sure conservatives cannot talk warrants? DHS agents have the same because citizens knowing the truth authority. This is more than a veiled may not obey. attack on free speech. Its apparent Progressive Thought Police have motive is to throttle criticisms of the developed many forms of intimidation: Biden administration and promote the threats, racist and white supremacy Democratic Party’s plan or playbook labels, force, etc. Doesn’t this sound in the 2022 national elections. like Nazi Germany or Vladimir Putin’s Nazi Germany in 1933 created the Russia? The DHS is a law enforcement

agency authorized to police the United States. DHS Secretary Mayorkis has stated that disinformation is a threat to homeland security, but he has not defined disinformation. It sounds like Hitler’s “Big lie.” Public Law 107-296 created the Department of Homeland Security. Is the appointment of the Disinformation Governance Board within DHS with all of its authority legal and constitutional? The First Amendment of the United States Constitution states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” Joe Biden’s Disinformation Governance Board is a blatant attack on the freedom of speech and is eerily similar to the tactics Hitler and now Putin use. It is obvious Joe Biden is using Nazi propaganda tactics in a desperate attempt to sway the results of the 2022 midterm elections that appear to become a Democratic Party disaster. With the DHS Thought Police, George Orwell’s Big Brother will be watching you. Roger Oberbeck is a Navy veteran, electrical engineer, Navy nuclear engineer, author and biotech senior validation engineer. He is a member of the Right Stuff Committee and can be reached at rogeroberbeck@yahoo.com.

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n a time when inflation is at a 40-year high and prices are surging on everything from gasoline and food to furniture and cars, many consumers are focused on how to better handle their money. Developing practical strategies for saving, spending and investing can help you build an emergency fund, lower debt and gain peace of mind. Bankrate asked personal financial experts from across the country for their advice on how you can make the current and future years more financially fruitful.

Managing your finances after Covid-19 Many U.S. consumers put more money into savings during the Covid-19 pandemic, driven by government stimulus payments and a decrease in spending on things like travel, transportation and eating out. Many used the extra cash to also pay down debt. The U.S. personal saving rate, the percentage of consumer income that’s put into savings after taxes and living expenses, more than doubled in 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The personal saving rate decreased somewhat in 2021, to 12.2%, and in the first two months of 2022 rejoined pre-pandemic levels at an average 6.2%. If you saved more during the pandemic, consider keeping up this habit to further boost your savings for emergencies, retirement and any other financial goals.

5 money moves to take in 2022 n Create a budget n Be mindful of expenses n Start investing with a small amount n Take a second look at cryptocurrencies n Think beyond next year

Create a budget Though some aspects of your personal finances might

change – such as where you bank or what stocks you invest in – there is one piece of a personal finance strategy that remains constant: You need a budget. A budget can involve mapping out your spending each month, including line items earmarked for things like savings and debt repayment. A budget should be flexible, as expenses change over time. A common budgeting approach is the 50/30/20 rule, which devotes 50% of your income to needs, 30% to wants and 20% to savings. “It’s so easy to fly blind when it comes to your income and expenses, but it’s so important to keep close track of your finances with a budget,” says David Sterman, CFP, president and CEO of New Paltz, New York-based Huguenot Financial Planning. “For people who are comfortable using spreadsheets, that is often the best approach, though there are also many useful budgeting apps you can download.” Many consumers worry that a budget will uncover reasons to feel bad about their money management, but ultimately the process can help you make sound financial decisions and have more money in savings. “Many people find that focusing on their budget will make them feel badly about how much they spend, but that’s not usually the outcome,” Sterman says. “Instead, people develop a sense of empowerment when they come to see how their spending relates to their income. And by creating a budget, you’ll have a better sense of how much you can spend each year on discretionary items such as contributions to an investment account, a new car or a long-awaited big trip.”

Be mindful of expenses Look through your expenses and determine which ones can be reduced or eliminated. Some areas where consumers tend to spend more than necessary include: Food: One-third of the average household’s food budget in 2020 was spent on food away from home, according to the

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Cooking more of your meals at home can save you a bundle over eating at restaurants or picking up takeout. If a busy work schedule keeps you from cooking during the week, prepare some meals in advance over the weekend. Not only can cooking at home save you money, but it can also contribute to a healthier diet, research suggests. Insurance: Your insurance rates may be rising to keep pace with inflation, so it pays to shop around to ensure you’re getting the best rates on your home and auto insurance. You can also save money by bundling insurance products with the same provider. Mobile service: Review your cellphone plan to determine if you’re paying for data or services you don’t need. If you’re up for switching providers, you might find smaller companies like Mint Mobile, Ting and Tello to be more affordable than the large companies. Another way of reducing costs can be going with a prepaid phone plan. Subscriptions: You may be paying for subscriptions for magazines, streaming services and gym memberships that you no longer use or need. “Nowadays, many things are on a subscription basis, but sometimes life gets in the way, and we forget to cancel the things we don’t use,” says Elizabeth Buffardi, CFP, founder of Oak Brook, Illinois-based Crescendo Financial Planners. “By canceling things you no longer want or use, you free up money for things that actually give you joy.”

Start investing with a small amount If you already have emergency savings, consider investing in the financial markets. While it can be risky, it’s possible for this type of investing to outpace inflation, build wealth and save for goals like retirement. Ways people get started with investing commonly include: 401(k) plans: Many employers offer this type of retirement

plan and will match your contributions up to a certain percentage – essentially providing you with free money. What’s more, the money grows on a taxfree basis until it’s withdrawn. Bankrate’s 401(k) calculator can help you predict how much you’ll have saved over time. S&P 500: This collection of about 500 large, publicly traded U.S. companies has often brought in returns of about 10% annually. A fund that’s based on this collection of stocks is relatively easy to purchase, requires little monitoring and often has a low expense ratio. Mutual funds: A mutual fund pools money from many investors to invest in a collection of stocks, bonds and money market funds. These professionally managed funds can be a simple way to diversify your portfolio and may require a relatively low minimum investment. “You do not need to have $1 million or all of your bills paid off,” says Andrew Feldman, CFP, president of Chicago-based AJ Feldman Financial. “Start with a small amount, and be proactive. If you already have a plan, be proactive. Make sure you have reviewed it recently and with all of the market movement are you allocated properly.”

Take a second look at cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrency is a form of currency that exists solely in digital form and is managed without a central bank. Today, thousands of types of cryptocurrency exist, some of the most popular ones being Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin. Cryptocurrency appeals to some investors for its potential for large returns, as well as its decentralized nature – which some investors believe can help protect them from inflation. Downsides of cryptocurrency include extreme volatility, and unlike many other investments, it’s backed by neither assets nor cash flow. As such, it’s important that cryptocurrency be added to a portfolio that’s diversified. “If you’re investing in cryptocurrency, keep the allocation

to a small part of your portfolio, because it is very risky,” says James Royal, principal reporter on investing and wealth management, Bankrate. “If cryptocurrency is the next big thing, you won’t need a lot to enjoy attractive returns, and if it isn’t, then your overall portfolio isn’t hurt too much.” Cryptocurrency’s “volatility looks set to continue,” Royal says, thanks to the Federal Reserve raising interest rates in 2022 and draining liquidity from the financial markets, as well as President Biden’s executive order to study regulating cryptocurrency.

Think beyond next year Building a financial plan can help you reach your money goals for 2022 and beyond. Creating a financial plan involves calculating your net worth, income and expenses, and mapping out a savings strategy to reach your goals. Rather than just planning to save money, set financial goals such as buying a house, taking a dream vacation, funding your children’s education or having a set amount of funds saved by retirement. Setting goals such as these can help motivate you to save and keep you on track. When it comes to financial life planning, Sheila Padden, CFP, founder of Chicago-based Padden Financial Planning, asks her clients a few key questions. “If you have enough money, how would you live your life?” Padden says. “Would you change anything? If you only have five to 10 years left to live, what would you do in your time remaining? Would you change anything? “If you suddenly find out that you have one day to live, what did you miss? What did you not get to do? Who did you not get to be?” Padden says that the questions are often the catalyst for “clarity and purposeful action.” If you need to find your purpose, you might first need to find a way to overcome feeling overwhelmed. Check out Bankrate’s guide on how to deal with financial stress.

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Ukraine’s east, tensions rose on the eve of a major Russian holiday celebrating the thenSoviet Union’s role in defeating Nazi Germany 77 years ago. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to use Monday’s Victory Day commemorations to somehow glorify, or at least rebrand, his army’s 10-week-old invasion of Ukraine. In a preview of his holiday messaging, Putin on Sunday described Russia’s war in Ukraine as meant to achieve Ukrainians’ “liberation of their native land from Nazi filth.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy put a very different stamp on the memorial occasion, which is observed Sunday in Ukraine – a Soviet republic before it became independent more than 30 years ago – as the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation. The United States and most of Europe mark May 8 as V-E Day. In a starkly dramatic video shot in the badly damaged Kyiv satellite town of Borodianka, occupied by Russia during Moscow’s failed attempt earlier in the war to capture Kyiv, Zelenskyy likened his country’s fierce resistance against the invasion to the World War II struggle against fascism. “Never again?” he asked, with ruined buildings as a backdrop. “Try telling Ukraine that.” Separately, the Ukrainian leader said in his overnight video address that the brutality of Russia’s unprovoked war against its smaller neighbor “should remind every state and every nation that it is impossible to defeat evil once and for all.” Amid continuing Western efforts to get Putin to break off his assault, leaders of the Group of Seven nations, including President Joe Biden, held a video consultation with Zelenskyy on Sunday. “We reiterate our condemnation of Russia’s unprovoked, unjustifiable and illegal military aggression against Ukraine and the indiscriminate attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, which has resulted in terrible humanitarian catastrophe in the heart of Europe,” the leaders wrote in a statement following the hour-long session. “We are appalled by the largescale loss of human life, assault on human rights, and destruction that Russia’s actions have inflicted on Ukraine.” In addition to announcing additional sanctions, the G-7 said afterward it was committed to phasing out the use of Russian oil and gas, or banning them outright, but did not give a timetable for

will sharpen their attacks on Republicans in the months ahead. In her remarks to EMILY’s List, a group that advocates for the election of women candidates who support abortion rights, she warned of a “direct assault on freedom” and Americans’ fundamental rights by Republicans, positioning herself as Democrats’ standardbearer on the issue. “How dare they?” she said of Republicans who support overturning Roe. “How dare they tell a woman what she can do and cannot do with her own body?” Top Biden advisers say that since the leak of the court’s draft Roe decision, they have seen a surge in engagement, anger and enthusiasm from their base voters. Polls have previously shown Republicans more eager to vote in November, following relentless attacks on Biden and his party over inflation, immigration, crime and the pandemic. But with fresh surveys showing broad support among women and young people for abortion rights, the draft ruling could “be a jolt out of complacency and malaise” for key segments of the electorate, said Democratic pollster Anna Greenberg, whose current clients include vulnerable Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly. Democrats raised $12 million in the day after news broke about the draft opinion, according to ActBlue, which processes online donations for Democratic-aligned candidates and groups. So far, Harris has appeared more comfortable attacking Republicans for their abortion positions than Biden himself. Asked about Democrats’ next steps on the matter following a speech on the economy, Biden hesitated, joking “no one asked about deficits, huh?” before reiterating that the ruling “is about a lot more than abortion.” Biden, a devout Catholic, has in the past been uncomfortable with his party’s more progressive stances on abortion. Until last week, he had not used the word “abortion” publicly as president. Even as Biden condemned the draft opinion, he has not called to end the Senate’s legislative filibuster so that Democrats could pass a law replacing Roe and guaranteeing abortion rights, as he has for voting rights legislation. Pressed about Biden’s reticence to use the word “abortion,” White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said last week that when Biden talks about a woman’s “right to choose,” he is talking about abortion, and “I think most people know that.” The White House also plans to stage events with advocates, health care

providers and state officials to highlight the issue, the Biden adviser said, cautioning the plans are not final. “We are in conversations with a wide range of people, including women’s groups, including prochoice activists, including folks inside of D.C., outside of D.C., including business leaders, philanthropy, members of Congress, state legislatures, governors, advocacy groups, across the board,” Psaki told reporters traveling with the president Friday. Officials also are exploring the possibility of providing aid for women to travel between states to obtain abortions after Roe is overturned, as more than a dozen Republicanled states are expected to immediately outlaw the procedure. But any such measures are unlikely to be announced before a court decision is official. Harris spokeswoman Kirsten Allen on Friday touted a new 24-hour maternal health hotline at the Department of Health and Human Services. Democrats’ slim chances of holding on to their congressional majorities rest on a seismic shift in the political landscape, with the midterms shaping up as a referendum on Biden, particularly his handling of inflation. But the president has sought to set up a choice for voters between his party and Republicans he has painted as extreme. The leaked abortion opinion has given Biden his most powerful example yet, his allies say. The stark language Justice Samuel Alito used in the leaked draft surprised some Biden aides and outside supporters, who expected a narrower decision. One Biden adviser said the language used in the opinion – which called Roe “egregiously wrong and deeply damaging” – brought home for voters the reality that millions of women may soon lose a right they believed sacrosanct. “Democrats used to have to walk a fine line on this issue because the American public’s views are more nuanced,” said Lanae Erickson, a senior vice president at the centrist Democratic think tank Third Way. “But this attack has taken all of the nuance out of that conversation and made it super, super clear which side folks should be on.” The argument may especially resonate in battleground states with competitive Senate and gubernatorial races where abortion could soon be curtailed or outlawed. Arizona recently passed a law banning abortion after 15 weeks, while Michigan and Wisconsin have decades-old bans that were halted by Roe but could be reinstated. Georgia’s law preventing abortion after six weeks, currently on hold in federal court, could take effect.

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U.S. first lady Jill Biden speaks with Ukrainian children who fled to Slovakia following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Mother’s Day at Primary School Tomasikova 31, in Kosice, Slovakia, Sunday. doing so. The U.S. has already banned Russian energy imports, but Europe is considerably more dependent. The sanctions include steps against three major state-controlled Russian media organizations and more Russian elites being targeted by visa restrictions. The call, intended as a show of Western solidarity, came hours after Jill Biden’s trip to Ukraine, which was disclosed after she had departed the country. In a rare war-zone visit by a sitting first lady, Biden spent about two hours inside Ukraine, holding a Mother’s Day meeting with Olena Zelenska, Zelenskyy’s wife, at a school in the town of Uzhorod, a short drive from the Slovakian border. Biden, whose trip came amid a four-day visit to front-line states in eastern Europe, said she wanted to make the visit on Mother’s Day to underscore that “this war has been brutal, and that the people of the United States stand with the people of Ukraine.” Zelenska, appearing publicly for the first time since the Russians invaded her nation, thanked Biden for her “courageous act” at a time when “military actions are taking place every day, where air sirens are happening every day.” In another VIP visit, Trudeau presided over a flag-hoisting at the Canadian Embassy in Kyiv and met with Ukrainian officials. His visit to the outlying town of Irpin was documented by its mayor, Oleksandr Markushyn, who wrote on Telegram that the Canadian leader, the latest in a string of visiting dignitaries, was shown “the horror that the Russian occupiers had done to our city.” In the south of Ukraine, in the bombflattened port city of Mariupol, Ukrainian officials said efforts would turn Sunday to extracting defenders of a sprawling steel plant that is the final Ukrainian redoubt in the strategic city. The last of the civilians trapped there – women, children and the elderly – were brought to safety on

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Giants back to their home-run-hitting, winning ways Tribune Content Agency SAN FRANCISCO — All of a sudden, the Giants are back on a winning streak. It happened in flash – er, a splash. The Giants used a pair of home runs – including a tie-breaking shot into McCovey Cove from Mike Yastrzemski – to back up a solid spot start from Jakob Junis and win their second straight game over the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-3, enough to earn a split in the fourgame series with a team

expected to contend for the NL Central. Following a five-game losing skid during which the Giants scored 10 total runs, they have responded with 17 runs – and two wins – the past two days. Their fourth and final run Sunday came in the sixth inning off the bat of Yastrzemski, who drove in two, and splashed down beyond the right field wall to give the Giants a 4-3 lead. “It sort of seems like the last couple of days, we’ve been more like our-

selves,” manager Gabe Kapler said. ” Making his first start with the Giants, Junis limited the Cardinals to two runs on three hits and struck out five over five innings. Juan Yepez’s two-run home run in the second inning amounted to the only damage St. Louis did off Junis and were the first runs he has allowed all season, snapping an 11-inning scoreless streak. Junis, a free-agent acquisition this offseason who previously pitched

two five-inning outings of relief without allowing a run, has a 1.20 ERA in 15 innings, the lowest mark of anybody on staff with at least 10 innings. “His slider’s nasty,” Kapler said. “Right now we’re not seeing Jake as a spot starter. We see him as a member of our rotation.” St. Louis plated its third run in the sixth off reliever Dominic Leone, briefly tying the game at 3, after Luis Gonzalez misplayed a fly ball in left field that turned into a groundrule double, allowing Juan

Yepez to reach third, then score on a groundball out the next play. But Yastrzemski responded in the bottom half of the inning with a splash hit that would prove decisive. With seven hits and seven walks – four issued by erratic St. Louis starter Dakota Hudson – the Giants put runners in scoring position with fewer than two outs four times but failed to score in any inning that didn’t feature a home run. Until Joc Peder-

son whiffed in the Giants’ final at-bat of the game, they were on their way to becoming the first MLB team since 2017 to finish a game without striking out once. “The at-bat quality was excellent up and down the lineup,” Kapler said. “Obviously Yaz and LaMonte Wade had the big hits, but there was plenty of grindy at-bats around them, supporting them.” All but one of the Giants’ runs came on See Giants, Page B7

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Golden State Warriors’ Jordan Poole (3) goes up for a basket against Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during Game 3 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series at Chase Center in San Francisco, Saturday. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 142-112.

Three overshadowed keys to the Warriors’ Game 3 win Dieter Kurtenbach BAY AREA NEWS GROUP

SAN FRANCISCO — Oh yeah, there was a basketball game Saturday night. Amid all the hoopla and nonsense surrounding Ja Morant’s unfortunate injury, the Warriors put 142 points on the Grizzlies to claim a 2-1 lead in the teams’ Western Conference Semifinals series. Here are three things that I think proved critical to the Warriors’ win:

Paint Domination While the series might have relocated to the Bay for Game 3, the Warriors won Saturday by going

ANALYSIS directly into the Grizzlies’ house. Undeterred by being pin-balled around in the paint in the first two games, the Warriors attacked the basket early and often in Game 3 and found little to no resistance along the way. The Warriors are smaller, lighter, and older than the Grizzlies. You’d never know it Saturday. The Dubs had a whopping 62 points in the paint on an absurd 70 percent shooting. The Grizzlies paved a path of least resistance directly to the basket. Steph Curry scored 30 points. Ten came in the paint

Jordan Poole added 27, with 12 coming in the paint. Otto Porter and Andrew Wiggins added 10 apiece. It was a layup line, and against a Memphis team that has serious shot blockers. The Dubs’ spacing is a huge reason behind the success in the paint. The Warriors often play a four-out, one-in offensive system with someone either in the dunkers’ spot or on the block. They run their favorite play this season – split-action – out of this look. But against the Grizzlies this series, and particularly on Saturday, the Warriors went five-out with every player on the perimeter.

It puts the Grizzlies in a defensive no-man’s land. They almost always have one, if not two shot blockers on the court, but those players are also athletic enough to defend one-on-one on the perimeter. Do they go out or stay home? That, paired with the Grizzlies’ youth and lack of defensive connectivity burned them time and time again. One cut seemed capable of breaking down the entire Memphis defense and the Warriors were cutting like crazy, both onand off-ball. The ease in which the spaced-out Warriors were able to score once See Warriors, Page B8

In retirement, Buster Posey is already coaching kids. Could he manage the SF Giants some day? Tribune Content Agency SAN FRANCISCO — You could probably imagine it even before he stepped away: Buster Posey, one day standing on the top step of the third-base dugout at Oracle Park, arm draped over the railing. Manager of the San Francisco Giants. To Posey, happily off in retirement, the notion is a little bit more far-fetched. “I would never say never, but I’d think it would have to be a ways down the road,” Posey said Saturday afternoon at Oracle Park, after the ceremony on the field honoring his 12-year tenure that brought three World Series championships to San Francisco. For now, he is plenty satisfied coaching his two eldest children, 11-year-old twins Lee and Addy’s youth baseball and softball teams. The family has listed their Bay Area home for sale and will soon relocate to Posey’s native Georgia. See Posey, Page B8

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San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, left, congratulates San Francisco Giants legend, Buster Posey during the Buster Posey Day! ceremony in San Francisco, Saturday.

Warriors associate head coach Mike Brown has his next job lined up. After six seasons on the Golden State bench, Brown will head up I-80 to become the Sacramento Kings’ head coach, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The sides have reportedly agreed to a four-year deal. Brown, 51, has been a head coach in the league before, with two stints in Cleveland (2005-2010, 2013-14) and a seasonplus with the Lakers (2013-14). He boasts a career head coaching record of 347-216 over eight seasons, which ranks as the ninthbest winning percentage in NBA history among coaches who’ve registered at least 500 games. Brown succeeds Alvin Gentry, who took over for Luke Walton early last season. Former WarMark riors coach

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Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown in 2019. Jackson was another finalist for the job. A Columbus, Ohio, native, Brown, who has 21 years of NBA coaching experience, helped guide the Warriors to back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018. He served as Golden State’s acting head coach during a portion of the 2017 playoffs in place of coach Steve Kerr when he was sidelined with a back issue. Brown led the Warriors to an 11-0 record until Kerr came back for Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Twins edge Athletics 4-3 Tribune Content Agency MINNEAPOLIS — A prolonged funk can provoke change. The Oakland Athletics’ offense is in one. Sunday, Seth Brown did something at the plate no A’s hitter had done all season. In the third inning, Brown came up in a tied game with men on second and third. Twins starter Chris Paddack had just left the game with an injury. Right-hander Cody Stashak entered from the bullpen. Stashak’s first three pitches missed the strike zone. First base sat open with Chad Pinder, a right-handed A’s hitter, on deck. No need existed for Stashak to challenge Brown. He entered the zone anyway with a fastball; Brown lined it for a two-run single. Before that, no A’s hitter had put a 3-0 pitch in play in 2022; all 16 of their plate appearances ending on a 3-0 pitch had resulted in walks. “We’ve had green lights. it’s just guys are maybe more selective in those 3-0 counts,” manager Mark Kotsay said. “It was good to see Brownie turn on a 3-0 fastball. Good

swing, good pitch and good result.” The A’s need to find a way to jumpstart their slumbering offense. Brown’s hit provided a spark that didn’t last. The A’s didn’t record another hit until the ninth inning in a 4-3 loss to the Twins, who finished a three-game sweep at Target Field. The A’s entered Sunday having scored one run in their previous three games. Sean Murphy, Brown and Pinder each struck two-out singles in the first inning against Paddack to build a 1-0 lead, Oakland’s first of the series. Sheldon Neuse hit a one-out single in the third. Murphy followed with a double on a two-strike changeup. Both scored on Brown’s single. “I’m just trying to get a good pitch in that situation,” Brown said. “With runners on second and third ... those are situations where you’ve got to do everything you can to put something in play.” Lack of offense is an obvious culprit in the A’s recent struggles. Oakland has lost nine games in a row and 12 of 14. In seven of the See A’s, Page B7

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Really awesome black bean burgers Gretchen McK ay

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f you’re not a fan of veggie burgers, I can probably guess why. Too often these plant-based patties masquerading as the cookout standard are either mushy or completely crumble the second you take a bite. This recipe from Serious Eats will change your mind. The secret is in the ingredients. J. Kenji Lopez-Alt solves the problem of mushy texture by partially dehydrating the burgers’ protein source – canned black beans – in the oven. His recipe also adds chopped cashews for texture and panko breadcrumbs to help bind the patties, without making them too soft. Sautéed onions, poblano peppers, garlic and a touch of smoky heat from chipotle chile, meanwhile, add depth to the patties without overpowering the flavor of the roasted beans. The final tip is to cook the patties gently, over moderate heat in a skillet. You also can grill the burgers, but be sure to brush the patties with oil before placing them over the heat – it will help them to brown more evenly, while also preventing them from sticking to the grates.

REALLY AWESOME BLACK BEAN BURGERS 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 large poblano pepper, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 3 medium cloves garlic, minced 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 1 teaspoon sauce 3/4 cup roasted cashews 1/2 cup finely crumbled feta or cotija cheese 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 large egg 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Cheese for topping, such as pepper jack, cheddar, muenster, or Swiss (optional) 6 to 8 hearty hamburger buns, toasted Condiments as desired, such as chipotle-mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise Toppings as desired, such as shredded lettuce, sliced onions, and pickles Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Spread black beans in a single layer on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast until beans are mostly split open and outer skins are beginning to get crunchy, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. While beans roast, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion and poblano and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add chipotle chile and sauce and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Place cashews in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until chopped into pieces no larger than 1/3 -inch, about 12 short pulses. Add to bowl with onions and peppers. When beans are slightly cooled, transfer to food processor. Add cheese. Pulse until beans are roughly chopped. Transfer to bowl with onion/ pepper mixture. Add breadcrumbs, egg and mayonnaise, and season with salt and pepper. Fold together gently but thoroughly with hands. (Patty mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days at this stage.) Form bean mixture into 6 to 8 patties as wide as your burger buns. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 4 patties and cook, swirling pan occasionally, until well browned and crisp on first side, about 5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until second side is browned, about 5 minutes longer, adding cheese if desired. Spread top and bottom buns with chipotle mayonnaise or other condiments. Add toppings to top or bottom bun. Place patties on bottom buns, close burgers and serve immediately. Makes 6-8 burgers.

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Roasted black beans and toasted cashews team up with chipotle chili pepper to create this really awesome veggie burger.

‘Ace of Taste’ shows the savory side of celebrity chef Duff Goldman Tribune Content Agency He’s the “Ace of Cakes” and Buddy Valastro’s worst nightmare on “Buddy vs. Duff.” But Food Network’s new daytime series, “Duff: Ace of Taste,” which premiered on Sunday, April 24, reveals another side of celebrity chef Duff Goldman who’s best known for his baking. Now he’s expanding his horizons to share savory recipes too, drawing on all his culinary skills as a classically trained chef and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley. Before becoming a stellar pastry entrepreneur who built two businesses, Charm City Cakes bakery in Baltimore and Los Angeles, and the DIY treats store Duff’s Cakemix with shops in Southern California, he worked in fine dining rooms such as French Laundry and Olives. For this show he’s keeping it down to earth with recipes drawn from his real life as a dad, husband and part-time rock musician who plays bass in a band with some of his chef buddies. Episodes include shots from his home kitchen in Topanga Canyon and he’ll make dishes for his band’s practice session, his young daughter Josephine’s first tea party, a school bake sale and more. Get ready for sliders, chili, cornbread, mini quiches and other goodies. We spoke to Goldman about why he’s welcoming viewers into his home to film his new show. Q. Everyone thinks of Chef Duff as the Ace of Cakes, but I remember you telling me about the meat cake you made for your wedding. Savory has always been a part of your skill set, right? A. Yeah. I started out wanting to be a chef and the first fine dining restaurant I went to, the chef was like, “Look, I’m not gonna hire you to cook. You don’t know how to cook yet. But I’ll teach you how to bake cornbread and biscuits.” And I was like, OK, whatever I can do to get my foot in the door, and I just loved it. Q. That was Cindy Wolf, right? A. Yeah. She has a bunch of restaurants now. She’s like the godmother of Baltimore cooking. She is amazing. Q. And you worked at some other spectacular fine dining restaurants, like the French Laundry and Olives. What did you learn there that you might bring to this show? A. You just learn how to do things right. I find that when people cook, they tend to try to save a little time here and there. “Oh, that doesn’t seem like that’s that important to me, I think

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On Food Network’s new daytime series, “Duff: Ace of Taste,” celebrity chef Duff Goldman is expanding his horizons to share savory recipes too. I’ll skip that.” But I think when you do things right, they’re not only gonna turn out better, it’s usually faster. Q. So, will these recipes be geared to the average home cook? A. 100 percent! I’m not like a super fancy kind of guy. I make really good chili. I make really good burgers. I’m not making steak au poivre or Beef Wellington, or stuff like that. You know what I mean? I’m kind of a redneck. Q. So the recipes are all approachable? A. I want people to see that really good cooking isn’t as difficult as they think. I do some real cooking and I think that when I break it down and demystify it, it’s really not that hard to make. … I want people to feel inspired, like, “Wow, I could totally do that.” Q. Can you tell us about some of the recipes? A. These are all recipes that people can do at home. The Texas Chili is really good and I think there’s seven ingredients, it’s easy. You don’t need a lot of stuff to make really good chili. There’s a lot of baking too. Like I’ll show you how to make big soft pretzels and that’s something that a lot of people are really afraid to do. But I think once they watch me do it, they’ll realize it’s only six steps. It’s pretty easy. Q. What’s your take on cornbread? A. I like it very sweet. I love the crust it gets. So when you bake cornbread, preferably you have cast iron, but if you don’t, you’ll be fine using a muffin tin. But what I like to do is I put the muffin tin in the oven and get it really, really hot, then I pull it out, put the cornbread batter in there and then stick it right back in the oven. It gets the edges nice and brown and crispy and the inside is like falling apart creamy.

Q. That sounds delicious! Do you have any heritage recipes that you’ll share? You grew up in a Jewish home, right? A. I don’t like to toot my own horn, but I never tasted a babka better than the one I make. That was my greatgrandmother’s recipe. She came from Moldova, but for some reason she had a lot of Sephardic recipes that were more like Spanish and Middle Eastern. I’m not really sure how long our family was in Moldova; maybe we came from the Middle East. But I just love those flavors. And so I’m making things like a baklava with dates, raisins and nuts. Q. Most of us buy baklava and it loses something as it sits on a shelf. When you make it fresh, it’s amazing. A. It’s such a beautiful process. I love making baklava, it’s really satisfying. Q. I think it’s great that you’re showcasing personal recipes and I notice these types of programs are trending. The other day I was watching “Be My Guest” with Ina Garten and it’s personal too, just her cooking at home for friends. “Ace of Taste” is different from your other shows because in “Buddy vs. Duff” you’re competing, in “Kids Baking Championship” you’re judging. Is it freeing doing a show where you can cook what you like and just be yourself? A. It’s really nice. I think when people watch the show they’re gonna see that “Wow, this guy really loves what he does.” Whether there was a camera in front of me or not, I’d still be having a great time. I just love to cook and to be able to share that with everybody. “Duff: Ace of Taste” airs at noon Eastern each Sunday.

California’s ‘class of 1972’ wineries continue to raise bar The Washington Post Fifty years ago, much of what we now consider Northern California wine country consisted of plum orchards for prunes and groves of walnut trees. These were cash crops that replaced grape vines ripped out during Prohibition in the 1920s. A renaissance was already underway. Heitz Cellars, Robert Mondavi, Schramsberg, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and other wineries opened in the 1960s and early 1970s with ambitions of restoring California wine to pre-Prohibition glory and making wines to rival the best of France. Then came the class of 1972, wineries now celebrating their golden anniversaries. According to the Napa Valley Vintners, at least eight wineries opened in the valley that year, almost as many as in the entire previous decade. It was the beginning of a growth spurt, as more than 40 wineries opened in Napa during the 1970s. Several of the class of 1972 not only survive today but have helped define California wine over the half-century since. Caymus and Silver Oak, still owned by their founding families, pushed Napa toward a riper, more powerful style of cabernet sauvignon and sparked the craze for cult wines. Diamond Creek (now owned by Maison Louis

Roederer) raised growers’ eyes off the valley floor to the challenges and rewards of mountain viticulture. Other wineries that were founded or produced their first vintage in 1972 in Napa Valley include Clos du Val, Burgess, Mount Veeder, Rutherford Hill and Sullivan Rutherford Estate. Over in Sonoma County, a civil engineer named Dave Stare, who had caught the wine bug while working in Europe during the mid1960s, bought a prune orchard west of Healdsburg and established Dry Creek Vineyard, the first winery to open in the Dry Creek Valley since Prohibition. “It was 50 acres bought on a handshake,” says Kim Stare Wallace, Stare’s daughter who now runs the winery. Stare’s inspirations were the white wines of the Loire Valley and the reds of Bordeaux. He was the first in Sonoma County to label sauvignon blanc as fume blanc, and the winery to this day specializes in that variety and chenin blanc. The winery was the first to use the word Meritage - a portmanteau of merit and heritage - on its Bordeauxstyle red wines. And Dry Creek Vineyard was the first to describe its zinfandel as “old vines,” Stare Wallace says, adding ruefully, “I wish I’d trademarked it.” Also in 1972, Tom and Sally Jordan bought land in Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley to establish Jordan Vineyard and Winery. Like

Stare and other aspiring winemakers, they had become enamored of French cuisine and wine while traveling in Europe and wanted to re-create that culture here at home. “They were foodies before foodies were cool,” John Jordan, the winery’s current CEO, says of his parents. Jordan winery produces highly regarded cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, marketed primarily to the restaurant trade. And the winery resisted California’s biggeris-better wave, preferring a European style that is coming back into vogue today. “We like to let the food do most of the talking,” Jordan says. The winery is planning some anniversary dinners this summer in Denver, the Jordan family’s hometown, Dallas, where it has a large fan base, and Nashville, Tenn. which Jordan says is “the country’s hot food scene right now.” In Calistoga, on the other side of Mount Saint Helena from the Alexander Valley, Chateau Montelena was founded in 1882 by Alfred Tubbs. (His name may be more familiar to us today because of the Tubbs Fire of 2017 that started near Calistoga and spread rapidly across the mountains to Santa Rosa.) The winery had lain dormant since Prohibition until 1972, when it was purchased by Jim Barrett and Ernie Hahn. This year the Barretts,

led by Jim’s son Bo, are celebrating 50 years of family ownership of Chateau Montelena. They made a big splash initially: Their 1973 chardonnay won the Judgment of Paris tasting in 1976 that established California as a world-class wine region on par with France. They’ve even re-created that winning chardonnay by blending a wine made with grapes from the same three vineyards, which Barrett says are still owned by their original families. Montelena is in the midst of replanting its estate vineyards for the third time, which Barrett says should position the winery to continue making quality cabernet, chardonnay and zinfandel well into the next half-century. “The first time you plant, you’re pretty much guessing,” he quips. “The second time, 20 to 25 years later, you do a little better. By the third time - well, if you don’t know what you’re doing by the third time, you probably should be doing something else.” Other wineries are celebrating anniversaries this year, too, of course. Stony Hill, on Napa’s Spring Mountain, was founded in 1952. And the Bartolucci family is marking a century of winemaking at Madonna Estate. But it was the class of 1972 that capitalized on a nascent revolution and propelled California wine toward its modern era of greatness.

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FAIRFIELD — A classic horror movie by the author Stephen King returns to the screen in “Firestarter.” A young girl has the power to control fire and her family is desperate to protect her from being exploited by the United States government. But as she grows older, her control begins to slip and soon the government moves to take her. The film features Zac Efron, Sydney Lemmon and Ryan Kiera Armstrong and is rated R. Also in local theaters is “Family Camp,” a comedy about a family who is reluctantly dragged to a church summer camp because mom thinks it would be a great way to fix them. The story centers on Grace (Leigh-Allyn Baker), who believes she’s found the perfect cure for her imperfect clan when she sees the church offering family camp. The film is rated PG. Also opening nationwide: “Love in Kilnerry,” in which the elderly residents of a small remote town panic after the Environmental Protection Agency announces the government-mandated changes to their water supply needed for their chemical plant could create a byproduct that would dramatically increase their sexual libido. The sheriff struggles to maintain order and decency as mayhem ensues. The film is rated PG-13. Opening in limited release are: “Montana,” in which two estranged siblings (Haley Lu Richardson, Owen Teague) return home to the sprawling ranch they once knew and loved, confronting a deep and bitter family legacy against a mythic

American backdrop. The film is rated R. “Pleasure,” in which a young Swedish woman, Bella Cherry (Sofia Kappel), thinks she can make it big in the adult film industry and heads to Los Angeles. She soon comes to find out it is not all that it seems on the screen. The film is rated R. “Tankhouse,” which follows an ambitious but hopelessly pretentious thespian couple (Tara Holt, Stephen Friedrich) that gets blackballed from the New York theater scene. They relocate to Fargo, North Dakota, and form a new ensemble to start a theatrical revolution. The film is rated R. “The Innocents,” which takes place during the bright Nordic summer. A group of children reveal mysterious powers when the adults aren’t looking. But what starts out innocently soon takes a dark and violent turn in this supernatural thriller. The film is not rated. “The Last Victim,” which tells the tale of an aging sheriff (Ron Pearlman) who deals with the fallout of a crime gone wrong in the harsh landscape of the American Southwest. A young couple gets caught up in the turmoil as the gang flees the town. The film is not rated. For information on Edwards Cinemas in Fairfield, visit www.regmovies.com/theatres/ regal-edwards-fairfield-imax. For Vacaville showtimes, visit www. brendentheatres.com. For Vallejo showtimes, check www.cinemark. com/theatres/ca-vallejo. More information about upcoming films is available at www.movieinsider.com.

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’ll manage. We hear those words a lot from Anne (Anamaria Vartolomei), the quietly determined 23-year-old who grounds every scene of the tense, harrowing French drama “Happening.” She’s used to taking care of herself, whether she’s in a literature class, where she dissects a poem with ease, or on a crowded dance floor, where she attracts and deflects a lot of male attention. It’s telling that the director, Audrey Diwan, often films Anne from behind, her dark brown hair tied back in a ponytail that bobs slightly as the camera tracks her down a sunlit street or a dim hallway. Anne always seems to know where she’s going, even when the unthinkable happens and her life and her body begin to feel like bewilderingly alien territory. “Happening,” winner of the Golden Lion at last fall’s Venice International Film Festival, follows Anne over a period of several weeks as she seeks to terminate a pregnancy. Since the story is set in 1963, when abortion was still illegal in France, her ordeal unfolds under a miserable cloud of shame and secrecy. The movie, adapted by Diwan and Marcia Romano from Annie Ernaux’s sharply observed 2000 memoir, unfolds in the southwestern town of Angoulême, where Anne is a top university student. But it also returns us to a more broadly recognizable era when doctors couldn’t perform abortions openly for fear of losing their licenses or worse, and when even the mere act of helping a woman procure an abortion could land a person in prison. And as the events of this past week in the U.S. have reminded us, that era, seemingly locked away in the past, may well be the future that awaits us. Diwan, deploying the period details with a subtle hand, immerses us in a vision of the early ’60s that, minus a few plaid skirts and pay phones,

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From left to right, Louise Orry-Diquero as “Brigitte,” Anamaria Vartolomei as “Anne,” and Luàna Bajrami as “Hélène,” in Audrey Diwan’s “Happening.” might just about pass for the present day. To call this movie timely would be both an understatement and a bit of a misnomer, since the battle for women’s bodily autonomy has never not been a timely issue. It might be more fitting to praise “Happening” for its urgency, not just because it arrives in American theaters under particularly fraught circumstances, but also because of the gut-clutching suspense and the wrenching intimacy that the director brings to the telling. Diwan keeps us close to Anne at every moment but resists the urge to spell out what she might be thinking or feeling in any moment. Anne is quiet and unassuming, especially compared with her gossipy classmates, and “Happening” to some degree shares her discretion. It comes as a bit of a surprise – to the audience, as well as to Anne – when she learns that she’s pregnant, the result of an off-screen fling with a young man from a neighboring town. And Anne scarcely needs to articulate the limited options facing a working-class woman in her position – dropping out of school, getting married – to make clear that she intends to pursue a different strategy. The aforementioned young man is of no help, and neither are the two male doctors she consults: The first is sympathetic, while the second practi-

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cally throws her out of his office. Anne keeps the pregnancy from her parents (the great Sandrine Bonnaire plays her stern, loving mother), and the few female classmates she confides in give her the cold shoulder, partly out of fear of being implicated if she has the abortion. But it also stems from an atmosphere of sexual judgment as prurient as it is puritanical, as evidenced by a squirmingly uncomfortable scene of harassment in a dorm shower. In this moment and others, “Happening” proves especially perceptive about the carnal attitudes and anxieties of an era not quite on the cusp of a sexual revolution, five years ahead of the cultural and political youth-quakes of May 1968 (and 12 years before the French legalization of abortion in 1975). Whatever it may illuminate about the past or the future, “Happening” confines itself to a swift, suspenseful present tense. As Anne’s body begins to betray her and her academics and relationships suffer, the movie becomes a clock-ticking thriller, with chapter markers indicating the passage of another week of her pregnancy. Géraldine Mangenot’s taut editing and Laurent Tangy’s fluid handheld camerawork generate an air of relentless, naturalistic tension that kicks up several notches once Anne takes matters into her own hands – first by

attempting the abortion herself, and then by turning to the black market. Graphic, unsparing but never exploitative, “Happening” doesn’t flinch from the bodily horrors of a painful, invasive and sometimes agonizingly attenuated procedure. Neither does it let us forget the perils of having to perform and endure it in secret. But not necessarily alone, as Anne gradually and gratifyingly discovers. She’s accustomed to self-sufficiency, and Vartolomei, her piercing blue eyes telegraphing wariness, alarm, frustration and resolution, shows us a woman used to processing a problem and its solution in the same moment. And so it’s unexpectedly moving when gestures of compassion and grace come to Anne precisely when she needs them: in a heart-to-heart conversation with a friend, or the no-nonsense ministrations of a stranger (the remarkable, gravel-voiced Anna Mouglalis). Like some of the best dramas about abortion rights to emerge in the past several years, including “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days” and “Never Rarely Sometimes Always,” “Happening” is a realist thriller that morphs, sans sentimentality or platitudes, into a quietly affecting portrait of female solidarity. That’s lofty company for a movie to find itself in. But it manages.

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Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Central Self Storage - East Travis 837 E Travis Blvd Fairfield CA 94533intends to hold an auction of the goods stored in a self-service storage unit by the following persons. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 5/18/2022 at 12:00 PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings: Evelyn J Dennis Margurite Pariani Janell Mesa Steve Ruble Antonio Howard All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. 5/2, 5/9/22 CNS-3578298# THE DAILY REPUBLIC DR#00054507 Published: May 2, 9, 2022 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the governing board (“Board”) of the Travis Unified School District (the “District”), of the county of Solano, state of California, will receive sealed bids for the following project, Bid No. 22018, (“Project” or “Contract”). The District seeks a contractor (“Contractor”) to repair or replace playground equipment and surfacing for six school sites. If your firm is interested, please submit the information requested in this Request for Proposal (RFP) to the Travis Unified School District Office by 2:00 p.m. on May 24, 2022. All information necessary for the submittal can be found at https://www.travisusd.org/Page/3641 DR#00054861 Published: May 6, 9, 2022 Notice to Contractors TENANT IMPROVEMENT IN ONE-STORY OFFICE BUILDING 1525 WEBSTER STREET, SUITE A & B FAIRFIELD, CA 94533 General Work Description: Project is tenant improvement to remodel two existing medical suites A & B of approximately 4,159 square feet into business offices to accommodate the city of Fairfield Housing Services department staff. Mandatory site walk: Thursday May 19, 2022, at 10:00 am Bid due date: Monday, June 20, 200 at 2:00 pm OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Copies of the contract documents, specifications and drawings may be obtained by logging onto http://www.fairfieldplanroom.com or by calling BPX Printing at (707)745-3593. These items may obtain a set price of $75.00, plus shipping, and is non-refundable. All bidders are recommended to purchase a complete bid set from BPX Printing prior to bid opening in order to ensure receipt of addenda notifications. Contact: Ahmad Ereiqat AEREIQAT@FAIRFIELD.CA.GOV DR#00054917 Published: May 9, 16, 2022 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD will hold a public hearing on the following item: Valley Strong Credit Union - Administrative Office and Bank Branch, Minor Development Review (MD2021-14). Public hearing on request by Paul Dhanens, PDA Inc., for Minor Development Review for construction of a 13,289-square-foot administrative office and bank branch, located at 3660 Nelson Road (APN: 0167-110-070). The project has been determined to be categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, pursuant to Section 21083, Public Resources Code. (Planner: April Wooden, Consultant, 831-915-2189, wooden.pearwood @gmail.com.) NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said public hearing will be held on THURSDAY, MAY 19th, 2022 beginning at 1:30 p.m. on the 2nd Floor of Fairfield City Hall at 1000 Webster Street at which time and place any and all persons interested in said matters may appear and be heard. If you challenge any of the above-cited items in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Community Development Department at, or prior to the public hearing. Any party aggrieved or affected by a decision or determination by the Zoning Administrator in the administration of the Cityʼs Development Regulations may file an appeal within 14 business days of the decision or determination using the appeal form available from the Community Development Department. To file an appeal, complete the form and submit it with the appropriate fee to Community Development Department, 1000 Webster Street, 2nd Floor, Fairfield, CA 94533 no later than 14 business days from the date of this hearing. Postmarks will be accepted. For additional information, please contact the Community Development Department, City Hall, 2nd Floor or phone 707-428-7440. The City of Fairfield does not discriminate against any individual with a disability. City publications will be made available upon request in the appropriate format to persons with a disability. If you need an accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting due to a disability, please contact Cindy Garcia, Administrative Assistant, 707-428-7452, cgarcia@fairfield.ca.gov, in advance of the meeting. DR#00054927 Published: May 9, 2022

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Zoning Administrator NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Solano County Zoning Administrator will hold a PUBLIC HEARING to consider Lot Line Adjustment application LLA-22-01 and Certificate of Compliance CC-22-02 of Michael Johnson to reconfigure the common property line between two adjacent lots located near Pleasants Valley Rd., within the Exclusive Agriculture "A-20" and Watershed “W-160” Zoning Districts; APN's: 123-050-200, 121-080-170 and 123-050-210, 121-080-180. Lot Line adjustments are ministerial projects; therefore, are not held to the provisions and requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Section 21080 (b)(1). (Project Planner: Matt Walsh, 707784-6765) The hearing will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the Departmen t of Resource Management Conference Room, 5th Floor, County Administration Center, 675 Texas Street, Fairfield, California. Due to COVID-19 and to protect members of the public and County staff, members of the public are encouraged to participate in the meeting telephonically. The County of Solano does not discriminate against persons with disabilities and is an accessible facility. If you wish to attend this meeting and you will require assistance to participate, please call the Department of Resource Management at 707-784-6765 at least 24 hours in advance of the event to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS: In-Person: You may attend the public hearing at the time and location listed above and provide comments during the public speaking period. Phone: You may provide comments verbally from your phone by dialing 1-323-457-3408 and entering Conference ID number 293118721#. Once entered in the meeting, you will be able to hear the meeting and will be called upon to speak during the public speaking period. Email/Mail: Written comments can be emailed to Planning@SolanoCounty.com or mailed to Resource Management, Zoning Administrator, 675 Texas Street, Suite 5500, Fairfield, CA 94533 and must be received by 8:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. Copies of written comments received will be provided to the Zoning Administrator and will become a part of the official record but will not be read aloud at the meeting. Staff reports and associated materials will be available to the public approximately one week prior to the meeting at www.solanocounty.com under Departments; Resource Management; Boards, Commissions & Special Districts; Solano County Zoning Administrator. If you challenge the proposed consideration in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator at, or prior to, the public hearing. DR#00054924 Published: May 9, 2022 COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2012-2 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES OPEN SPACE OPERATION AND PARK MAINTENANCE) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Fairfield will hold a public hearing to consider the annexation of a property (“Annexation No. 58”) to the City of Fairfield Community Facilities District No 2012-2 (Public Safety Services Open Space Operation and Park Maintenance) (“CFD” or “CFD 2012-2”). The public hearing will occur at the following date, time, and place: Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Time: 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. Place: Council Chamber, Civic Center, 1000 Webster Street, Fairfield, CA 94533 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 and City of Fairfield Resolution No. 202290, City of Fairfield City Council meetings may be held via teleconference/virtual meeting, without a physical location from which members of the public may attend. Members of the public may access the meeting on Comcast Cable Channel 26, ATT U-Verse 99, or streamed live at www.youtube.com/user/FFCATV/live and at www.fairfield.ca.gov/live. Please see the meeting agenda for further information. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on April 5, 2022, the City of Fairfield adopted Resolution No. 2022-64 declaring its intention to annex certain property (Accessorʼs Parcel Number 0034-130-430) to CFD 2012-2, to authorize the levy of a special tax (“Special Tax”) therein to finance certain services (“Services”) pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (“Act”), as amended, per Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 Division 2 of Title 5 commencing at Section 53311 of the California Government Code, and set May 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter, as the date and time for a public hearing to consider the annexation of the property to the CFD. At the Public Hearing, the testimony of all interested persons or taxpayers for or against Annexation No. 58 into the CFD, the extent of the CFD, and the levying of the Special Tax or furnishing of the Services within the annexation area of Accessor Parcel Number 0034-130-430 will be heard. If a majority protest against Annexation No. 58 to the CFD as filed, as determined in accordance with Section 53339.6 of the Act, no further proceedings for the annexation or to authorize the Special Tax upon the property proposed for annexation shall be taken for a period of one year from the date of the decision of the City Council. If the majority protests are only against the furnishing of a specified type or types of services within the proposed annexation area or portions of the Special Tax within Annexation No. 58, those services or portions of the Special Tax shall be eliminated. If the City Council determines to annex the property into the CFD and to levy the Special Tax upon the annexation area, the City Council will submit the levy of the Special Tax to the qualified electors of the annexation area of the CFD. The vote will be by the landowners of that property proposed to be annexed to the CFD, with each landowner having one vote for each acre or portion of an acre of land owned within the annexation area of the CFD. The election will be conducted by the City Clerk in conformance with the provisions of Section 53339.7 of the Act and pursuant to the provisions of the California Elections Code, insofar as they may be applicable. The election will be conducted as a mail ballot election. Reference is made to the Resolution of Intention on file in the office of the City Clerk for details about the extent of Annexation No. 58 to the CFD, the Services, the Special Tax, the protest proceedings, and the proposed voting procedure. A copy of the Resolution of Intention and the associated staff reports are on file and available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, located at 1000 Webster Street, Fairfield, California. Karen Rees, City Clerk DR#00054915 Published: May 9, 2022 APN: 0037-322-070 TS No: CA07000861-21-1 TO No: 210873211-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 23, 2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 8, 2022 at 09:30 AM, at Santa Clara Street entrance to the City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on April 30, 2013 as Instrument No. 201300043097, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Solano County, California, executed by CHRIS D FORTIN, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for MORTGAGE CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 369 SILK OAK DR, SUISUN CITY, CA 94585-3820 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trusteeʼs Sale is estimated to be $179,955.09 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiaryʼs bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashierʼs check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trusteeʼs Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidderʼs sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Website address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000861-21-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 702-659-7766, or visit this internet website www.insourcelogic.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA07000861-21-1 to find the date on which the trusteeʼs sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trusteeʼs sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trusteeʼs sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: May 2, 2022 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0700086121-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660 4288 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Order Number 82145, Pub Dates: 5/9/2022, 5/16/2022, 5/23/2022, DAILY REPUBLIC DR#00054894 Published: May 9, 16, 23, 2022

Online: dailyrepublic.com/classifieds NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FIN ANCE AUTHORITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-2 (CITY OF SUISUN CITY – MERIDIAN WEST) The Board of Directors (“Board”) of the California Municipal Finance Authority is considering the formation of a community facilities district (the “CFD”) under the authority of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, to fund certain public facilities related to new development within the City of Suisun City, and to incur bonded indebtedness of the CFD. This Notice contains a brief summary of the proposal, but you are referred to the Board's Resolution of Intention (Resolution No. 22-091, adopted April 29, 2022) and its Resolution of Intention to Incur Bonded Indebtedness (Resolution No. 22-094, adopted April 29, 2022) for details of the proposal. The proposal is to subject the property within the CFD to a special tax which will be used to pay for authorized facilities for the CFD, including paying principal and interest on bonds used to pay for authorized facilities. The proceeds of the bonds will be used to pay for the facilities and other expenses set forth in the resolutions referred to above. A map showing the land proposed to be included in the CFD is on file with the Board. As set forth below, the Board will hold a public hearing on the establishment of the CFD, the facilities to be financed by the CFD, and the levy of the special tax within the CFD. The proposal also includes authority to issue up to $6,400,000 in bonds for the CFD, to be repaid by the special tax levied in the CFD. Neither the Board nor any person outside the CFD has any liability for the special tax or the bonds. The security for the bonds issued for the CFD is limited to the property subject to the special tax within the CFD. In order to confer the authority upon the Board to levy the special tax and to issue the bonds, a public hearing must be held on the proposal, then the Board will decide whether to form the CFD, and finally the qualified electors within the CFD must approve the proposal by a two-thirds vote. Where the CFD is uninhabited (as is the case here) the qualified electors are, pursuant to law, the owners of property within the CFD. This is the notice of the public hearing. The public hearing will be held during the Board meeting on Friday, June 3, 2022, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter, at 2111 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 320, Carlsbad, CA 92011 and 13838 Meadow Lane, Lytle Creek, CA 92358 (Posted Only; Dial in below to Participate); Telephonic Meeting Only (Dial in Number: (669) 900-6833 Access Code: 84671819008#). At the hearing, the testimony of all interested persons or potential special taxpayers for or against the formation of the CFD, the authorization to levy the special tax within the CFD, and the authorization to issue the bonds for the will be heard. If written protests against the proposed CFD are delivered to the Board at or before the time set for the hearing by either registered voters residing within, or the owners of property within, the proposed CFD, they will be counted toward a possible majority protest. Such protests by a majority of the registered voters residing within the CFD or by the owners of a majority of the land area within the CFD which is or will be subject to the special tax, if not withdrawn prior to the close of the hearing so as to reduce the value of the protests to less than a majority, will require the proposed CFD to be eliminated from immediate consideration, and prevent its being included in a subsequent proceedings for at least one year. If the Board, after the public hearing, determines that a majority protest under Section 53324 of the California Government Code was not made at the hearing, the Board may conduct an election by mailed ballot to levy a special tax within the CFD. A request for disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, may be made by any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the public hearing by contacting Katrina Dair, Senior Accountant, (760) 795-9187, kdair@cmfa-ca.com, 2111 Palomar Airport Rd, Suite 320, Carlsbad, CA 92011. 5/9/22 CNS-3583605# THE DAILY REPUBLIC*10080 DR#00054906 Published: May 9, 2022 COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2012-2 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES OPEN SPACE OPERATION AND PARK MAINTENANCE) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Fairfield will hold a public hearing to consider the annexation of a property (“Annexation No. 57”) to the City of Fairfield Community Facilities District No 2012-2 (Public Safety Services Open Space Operation and Park Maintenance) (“CFD” or “CFD 2012-2”).

Classifieds: 707-427-6936 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS SELLUSYOURHOMEASIS.COM LOCATED AT 600 Kentucky Street #517, Fairfield CA 94533 Solano. Mailing Address 600 Kentucky Street #517, Fairfield CA 94533. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Dunnhill Enterprises LLC DE Fairfield, 94533. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/18/2022. 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/ Bryan Hill 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 17, 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 18, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022000687 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00054929 Published: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF: PAIGE DANIELLE WHITE CASE NUMBER: FCS057986 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Paige Danielle White filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Paige Danielle White Proposed Name: a. Paige Danielle Greek

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 and City of Fairfield Resolution No. 202290, City of Fairfield City Council meetings may be held via teleconference/virtual meeting, without a physical location from which members of the public may attend. Members of the public may access the meeting on Comcast Cable Channel 26, ATT U-Verse 99, or streamed live at www.youtube.com/user/FFCATV/live and at www.fairfield.ca.gov/live. Please see the meeting agenda for further information.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on April 5, 2022, the City of Fairfield adopted Resolution No. 2022-63 declaring its intention to annex certain property (Accessorʼs Parcel Numbers 0044-090-040, 0044-090-050, 0044-090-060, 0044-090-070, 0044-090-080, and 0044-090-110) to CFD 2012-2, to authorize the levy of a special tax (“Special Tax”) therein to finance certain services (“Services”) pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (“Act”), as amended, per Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 Division 2 of Title 5 commencing at Section 53311 of the California Government Code, and set May 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter, as the date and time for a public hearing to consider the annexation of the property to the CFD.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JUNE 10, 2022; Time: 9:00 am Dept.: 4 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO Old Solano Courthouse 580 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 Hall of Justice

The public hearing will occur at the following date, time, and place: Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Time: 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. Place: Council Chamber, Civic Center, 1000 Webster Street, Fairfield, CA 94533

At the Public Hearing, the testimony of all interested persons or taxpayers for or against Annexation No. 57 into the CFD, the extent of the CFD, and the levying of the Special Tax or furnishing of the Services within the annexation area of Accessor Parcel Numbers 0044-090-040, 0044-090-050, 0044-090-060, 0044-090-070, 0044-090-080, and 0044-090-110 will be heard. If a majority protest against Annexation No. 57 to the CFD as filed, as determined in accordance with Section 53339.6 of the Act, no further proceedings for the annexation or to authorize the Special Tax upon the property proposed for annexation shall be taken for a period of one year from the date of the decision of the City Council. If the majority protests are only against the furnishing of a specified type or types of services within the proposed annexation area or portions of the Special Tax within Annexation No. 57, those services or portions of the Special Tax shall be eliminated. If the City Council determines to annex the property into the CFD and to levy the Special Tax upon the annexation area, the City Council will submit the levy of the Special Tax to the qualified electors of the annexation area of the CFD. The vote will be by the landowners of that property proposed to be annexed to the CFD, with each landowner having one vote for each acre or portion of an acre of land owned within the annexation area of the CFD. The election will be conducted by the City Clerk in conformance with the provisions of Section 53339.7 of the Act and pursuant to the provisions of the California Elections Code, insofar as they may be applicable. The election will be conducted as a mail ballot election. Reference is made to the Resolution of Intention on file in the office of the City Clerk for details about the extent of Annexation No. 57 to the CFD, the Services, the Special Tax, the protest proceedings, and the proposed voting procedure. A copy of the Resolution of Intention and the associated staff reports are on file and available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, located at 1000 Webster Street, Fairfield, California. Karen Rees, City Clerk DR#00054914 Published: May 9, 2022 APN: 0162-022-110 TS No.: 21-00868CA TSG Order No.: 210843144-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 23, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded December 13, 2005 as 200500191841 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Solano County, California, executed by: JEFF D. PROTTEAU, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust. Sale Date: June 2, 2022 Sale Time: 9:30 AM Sale Location: At the Santa Clara Street entrance to the City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2989 ORCHID STREET, FAIRFIELD, CA 94533. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $45,143.18 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (916) 939-0772 for information regarding the trusteeʼs sale or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 21-00868CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 21-00868CA to find the date on which the trusteeʼs sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trusteeʼs sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trusteeʼs sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidderʼs sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: (916) 9390772. Dated: April 20, 2022 By: Samantha Snyder Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 290-7452 NPP0401283 To: DAILY REPUBLIC 05/02/2022, 05/09/2022, 05/16/2022 DR#00054692 Published: May 2, 9, 16, 2022

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Fairfield Daily Republic Please file proof of publication at least 4 business days before hearing; ok to appear via zoom; zoom invite will be sent to email on file - you can use local form 9008. Date: APR 15, 2022 /s/ E. Bradley Nelson Judge of the Superior Court FILED: APR 29, 2022 DR#00054925 Published: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SYLVIA DOLORES MITCHELL SUPPLMENTAL Case Number: FPR051265 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Sylvia Dolores Mitchell, Sylvia D. Mitchell and Sylvia Thomas A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Jim Nord aka Carey James Nord in the Superior Court of California, County of: Solano The Petition for Probate requests that: Jim Nord, also known as Carey James Nord be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: DATE: JUNE 24, 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 statues and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: M. Kendall Hillman Hillman, Lucas & Canning, P.C. 2420 Martin Road, Suite 300 Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 427-7377 DR#00054841 Published: May 6, 9, 13, 2022

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Giants From Page B1 the long ball. Wade’s two-run shot in the second inning tied it at 2 and was his first home run of the season after spending the first 25 games on the injured list (left knee). Aided by the blustery conditions, Wade’s ball traveled 436 feet, the second-longest home run by a Giants player this season, but leaving the bat at 107 mph, it needed no help leaving the yard. Yastrzemski’s go-ahead homer splashed into water of McCovey Cove, his second home run this season and fifth career splash hit, increasing the counter in right field to 93 by Giants players. On their way to leading MLB in home runs last season, the Giants also splashed down more times than any

A’s From Page B1 past 14 games, A’s pitching has allowed three runs or fewer. Their two wins over that stretch have both been shutouts. It’s clearly an ill-fated formula. Pitching hasn’t been infallible in that stretch but has operated on the thinnest of margins. Struggles are nearly uniform through the lineup. The A’s entered Sunday batting .170 in their past 13 games with 27 total runs in that span. “What is it going to take offensively for us to get out of this grind? It’s guys going up and continuing off the momentum of the at-bats,” Kotsay said. “We had two innings of that today and hopefully we can continue over the next few games

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San Francisco Giants’ Mike Yastrzemski (5) celebrates with Joc Pederson (23) after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Sunday. other year since Oracle Park opened. It’s no coincidence that as their offense has awakened, with 17 runs in their final two games against the Cardinals, it has come on the strength of the long ball, with two more Sunday following a trio of dingers on Saturday. “When Yaz’s swing is on point … he can elevate the ball to the pull side

with the best of them,” Kapler said, calling Yastrzemski’s at-bats so far this season “very close to being Yaz circa 2020.” “Nice to see LaMonte elevate today, as well,” Kapler continued. “A huge boost to our offense and a huge boost to our dugout. . . . Some combination of walks and home runs usually leads to success for us.”

building that momentum and taking those good quality at-bats.” Pinch-hitter Tony Kemp drew a one-out walk in Sunday’s ninth inning and Christian Bethancourt grounded a single into left field for the A’s first hit since Brown’s third-inning single. Elvis’ Andrus flyout advanced both runners. But Emilio Pagan retired Cristian Pache on a flare behind second base for the game’s final out. “I think it’s a good sign that we’re all still fighting for it,” Brown said. “Things aren’t going our way right now, but everybody’s out there still scratching and clawing, every pitch.” Jefferies’ outing: The Twins quickly erased their 3-1 deficit in the third against A’s starter Daulton Jefferies. Jefferies allowed two groundball singles to start

the inning. He induced another grounder that the A’s turned into one out at second. Jose Miranda yanked a 2-2 changeup for an RBI double. Jorge Polanco followed with a single that scored two. “Two groundballs that really got through the infield and then he got the ground ball (for a) double play, we didn’t turn it, so momentum shifted there,” Kotsay said. “He battled through that inning, just unfortunate he couldn’t get that ground ball double play turned for him.” Jefferies noted he had Miranda in a strikeout situation and fell behind 3-1 to Polanco. “Our bats came alive in those early innings and it’s up to me to . . . maintain that momentum shift going back out there and getting a zero, which I didn’t do,” Jefferies said. “Going forward, it’s all about attacking guys.”

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CALENDAR Monday’s TV sports Baseball MLB •Oakland at Detroit, NBCSCA, NBCSCA, 4 p.m. •Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, MLB, 5 p.m. Colorado at San Francisco, NBCSBA, 6:45 p.m.

NHL Playoffs First round Monday, May 2 Carolina 5, Boston 1 Toronto 5, Tampa Bay 0 St. Louis 4, Minnesota 0 Los Angeles 4, Edmonton 3 Tuesday, May 3 Pitt. 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, 3 OT, Washington 4, Florida 2 Colorado 7, Nashville 2 Calgary 1, Dallas 0 Wednesday’s Games Carolina 5, Boston 2 Tampa Bay 5, Toronto 3 Minnesota 6, St. Louis 2 Edmonton 6, Los Angeles 0 Thursday’s Games N.Y. Rangers 5, Pittsburgh 2 Florida 5, Washington 1 Colorado 2, Nashville 1, Dallas 2, Calgary 0, Series tied 1-1 Friday’s Games Boston 4, Carolina 2, Carolina leads 2-1 Toronto 5, Tampa Bay 2, Toronto leads 2-1 Minnesota 5, St. Louis 1, Minnesota leads 2-1 Edmonton 8, L.A. Kings 2, Edmonton leads 2-1 Saturday’s Games Washington 6, Florida 1, Washington leads 2-1 Colorado 7, Nashville 3, Colorado leads 3-0 Pittsburgh 7, N.Y. Rangers 4, Pitt. leads 2-1 Calgary at Dallas, (N) Sunday’s Games Carolina at Boston, 12:30 a.m. Minnesota at St. Louis, 1:30 p.m. Toronto at Tampa Bay, 4 p.m. Edmonton at Los Angeles, 7 p.m. Monday’s Games Florida at Washington, 4 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 4 p.m. Colorado at Nashville, 6:30 p.m.

Basketball NBA Playoffs conference semifinals •Boston at Milwaukee, Game 4, TNT, 4:30 p.m. •Memphis at Golden State, Game 4, TNT, 7 p.m. Hockey NHL Playoffs first round •N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, Game 4, ESPN, 4 p.m. •Florida at Washington, Game 4, TBS, 4 p.m. •Colorado at Nashville, Game 4, ESPN, 6:30 p.m. •Calgary at Dallas, TBS, 6:30 p.m. Soccer Super Lig •Antalyaspor vs. Konyaspor, BEIN, 8:55 a.m. Serie A •Verona vs. Milan OR Fiorentina vs. Roma, CBSSN, 11:45 a.m. Tennis •ATP/WTA Rome, early rounds, TENNIS, 2 and 3 a.m.

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Lacrosse •Premier Lacrosse League Draft, ESPNU, 5 p.m. Tennis •ATP/WTA Rome, early rounds, TENNIS, 2 and 3 a.m. •ATP/WTA Rome, early rounds, TENNIS, 2 and 3 a.m. (Wednesday).

No-Go Zone When you’re showing up to what you think is a back-alley fight, it’s a good idea to ruffle through your junk drawer and see if there’s anything that can be brought as a weapon. For the Warriors, that weapon was a 3-2 zone defense. We’ve seen the zone plenty the past season – the past few seasons, really – and in these playoffs, too, but never with better effect

than Saturday. Early in Game 3, it was clear that the Dubs were no closer to figuring out how to slow down Morant, who was knocking down shots when left open and driving past defenders with ease if challenged on the perimeter. Morant was channeling early James Harden Saturday. And there’s a reason the Warriors never tried out any serious kind of zone defense against Harden. But against Morant, the Warriors gave it a go, giving them a heavy presence in the paint on drives and effectively conceding the wing 3-pointer to Morant’s Memphis teammates. Or so they thought, at least. The zone worked against Morant, but the Memphis point guard and his coach Taylor Jenkins did little to properly align the

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The Warriors figured something out in Game 1 that has carried forward into Game 2 and beyond. With Draymond Green ejected from Game 1 for a Flagrant 2 foul, the Warriors had to run the offense through their guards. What a concept! The Dubs, small by choice and circumstance in that first game, found themselves running a lot of their classic motion sets

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Saturday’s Games Minnesota 1, OAKLAND 0 SAN FRANCISCO 13, St. Louis 7 Cincinnati 9, Pittsburgh 2, 1st Game Pittsburgh 8, Cincinnati 5, 2nd Game Texas at N.Y. Yankees, Postponed L.A. Dodgers 7, Chicago Cubs 0, 1st Game L.A. Dodgers 6, Chicago Cubs 2, 2nd Game Houston 3, Detroit 2

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Buster Posey, the San Francisco Giants seven-time, All-Star catcher, makes his retirement official, Nov. 4, 2021, during a press conference at Oracle Park in San Francisco. over,” Posey said. “It’s good because they get to play everywhere.” Maybe he hasn’t developed any managerial tendencies just yet, but Posey knows the kind of coach he wants to be for his kids and their teammates. “Hopefully one that the kids are excited to show up to practices and games,” Posey said. “That’s what I took away from my coaches when I was little. The ones that were the best were the ones that every day they were excited, even if they prob-

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N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, Postponed Chicago White Sox 3, Red Sox 1, 10 innings Toronto 8, Cleveland 3, 1st Game Cleveland 8, Toronto 2, 2nd Game Kansas City at Baltimore, Postponed Atlanta 3, Milwaukee 2 Colorado 4, Arizona 1 Miami 8, San Diego 0 Washington 7, L.A. Angels 3 Tampa Bay 8, Seattle 2 Sunday’s Games Minnesota 4, OAKLAND 3 SAN FRANCISCO 4, St. Louis 3 Chicago White Sox 3, Boston 2 Philadelphia 3 , N.Y. Mets 2, 1st Game N.Y. Mets 6, Philadelphia 1, 2nd Game Kansas City 6, Baltimore 4, 1st Game Baltimore 4 , Kansas City 2, 2nd Game N.Y. Yankees 2, Texas 1, 1st Game Texas 4, N.Y. Yankees 2, 2nd Game Atlanta 9, Milwaukee 2 Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 3 Cleveland 4, Toronto 3 Houston 5, Detroit 0 L.A. Angels 5, Washington 4 Arizona 4, Colorado 0 Seattle 2, Tampa Bay 1 San Diego 3, Miami 2 L.A. Dodgers 7, Chicago Cubs 1 Monday’s Games OAKLAND vs. Detroit, 4:10 p.m. Colorado at SAN FRANCISCO, 6:45 p.m. Kansas City at Baltimore, 9:05 a.m. Texas at N.Y. Yankees, 10:05 a.m. L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 3:35 p.m. Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 3:40 p.m. Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 5:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels, 6:38 p.m. Chicago Cubs at San Diego, 6:40 p.m. Philadelphia at Seattle, 6:40 p.m. Miami at Arizona, 6:40 p.m. Tuesday’s Games OAKLAND vs. Detroit, first game, 10:10 a.m. OAKLAND at Detroit, second game Colorado at SAN FRANCISCO, 6:45 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 3:35 p.m. Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 3:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Washington, 4:05 p.m. Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 4:05 p.m. Boston at Atlanta, 4:20 p.m. Houston at Minnesota, 4:40 p.m. Baltimore at St. Louis, 4:45 p.m. Kansas at Texas, 5:05 p.m. Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 5:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels, 6:38 p.m. Chicago Cubs at San Diego, 6:40 p.m. Philadelphia at Seattle, 6:40 p.m. Miami at Arizona, 6:40 p.m.

ably weren’t excited to be there some days, they still made it seem like this is something special that we get to come out and do today.” With the Poseys soon off to Georgia, Saturday’s ceremony was a farewell in a couple ways, to Posey’s decorated playing career but also to his impact on the Bay Area community and the Giants organization. Posey has said recently that he hopes to stay involved with the Giants in some capacity. With two sets of twins to raise, the youngest turning 2 this July, it’s unlikely that will be in a full-time role any time soon. “It is so time-consuming. I think to do it the right way like all these guys are doing now, it seems like the hours are up every year,” Posey said. “I guess that’s a long way of saying no.” Posey has dropped by the clubhouse on a few occasions before his ceremony Saturday, even attending chapel with the team the previous Sunday. “He puts a smile on everybody’s face,” Wood said. If coaching or managing is ruled out for the near future, how about throwing on the uniform for a week or two during spring training? “I think I would be open to that,” Posey said.

Grizzlies to combat the Warriors’ easy-tocrack defense. “That threw off our rhythm,” Jenkins said of the zone. The Warriors are undersized and lack a single defender who can reasonably check Morant, should he play again in this series. If the Grizzlies are going to be flummoxed by such a simple tactic – the zone – the Warriors will gladly go back to it.

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Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) stands on the court during an interview after Game 3 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series at Chase Center in San Francisco, on Saturday. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 142-112. with guards setting screens for guards on the perimeter. You know what? It worked. With Green back in the fold the past two games, the Warriors have stuck with the guards-forguards screens and it’s

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By opting for retirement, Posey chose family time over a $22 million player option. As teammate Alex Wood said, “No matter how much money you’ve made, not many people walk away from $20 million.” The thing Posey misses most about baseball, he said, is the relationships with his teammates. “I miss spending time with the guys. But on the flip side, I’m going to spend more of that time with my family now. Appreciative of that.” Posey, who was reticent about the spotlight even on the day named for him, has enjoyed the innocence and relative anonymity that accompanies 60-foot base paths and 200-foot fences. “At this point, we’ve been going for a couple months, so I’m just kind of another dad to the kids on the team,” Posey said. Neither Posey kid has taken after their dad quite yet behind the plate, though even Buster pitched and played shortstop through his college career at Florida State. At 11 years old, Addy and Lee are “playing all

Hockey NHL •Draft Lottery, ESPN, 3:30 p.m. NHL Playoffs first round •Tampa Bay at Toronto, Game 5, TBA •Boston at Carolina, Game 5, TBA •St. Louis at Minnesota, Game 5, TBA •Los Angeles at Edmonton, Game 5, TBA

they stopped throwing the ball away in the first half could leave one to believe that this series was effectively over before the Morant injury, which, if serious enough to chase him from even one game, would be a death knell for the Grizz.

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Basketball NBA Playoffs conference semifinals •Philadelphia at Miami, Game 5, TNT, 4:30 p.m. •Dallas at Phoenix, Game 5, TNT, 7p.m. WNBA •Las Vegas at Washington, FACEBOOK, 4 p.m.

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Baseball College •Michigan State at Notre Dame, ACC, 3 p.m. MLB •Oakland vs. Detroit, NBCSCA, first game, 10 a.m. •Oakland at Detroit, NBCSCA, second game to follow •Chicago Cubs at San Diego OR Philadelphia at Seattle, MLB, 6:30 p.m. •Colorado at San Francisco, NBCSBA, 6:45 p.m.

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Calgary at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Los Angeles at Edmonton, TBD, if necessary St. Louis at Minnesota, TBD, if necessary Tampa Bay at Toronto, TBD, if necessary Boston at Carolina, TBD, if necessary Wednesday, May 11 Nashville at Colorado, TBD, if necessary Dallas at Calgary, TBD, if necessary Washington at Florida, TBD, if necessary Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, TBD, if necessary Thursday, May 12 Edmonton at Los Angeles, TBD, if necessary Minnesota at St. Louis, TBD, if necessary Toronto at Tampa Bay, TBD, if necessary Carolina at Boston, TBD, if necessary Friday, May 13 Colorado at Nashville, TBD, if necessary Calgary at Dallas, TBD, if necessary Florida at Washington, TBD, if necessary N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, TBD, if necessary Saturday, May 14 Los Angeles at Edmonton, TBD, if necessary St. Louis at Minnesota, TBD, if necessary Tampa Bay at Toronto, TBD, if necessary Boston at Carolina, TBD, if necessary Sunday, May 15 Nashville at Colorado, TBD, if necessary Dallas at Calgary, TBD, if necessary Washington at Florida, TBD, if necessary Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, TBD, if necessary

Phoenix 121, Dallas 114 Tuesday, May 3 Memphis 106, GOLDEN STATE 101 Boston 109, Milwaukee 86 Wednesday’s Games Miami 119, Philadelphia 103 Phoenix 129, Dallas 109 Friday’s Games Philadelphia 99, Miami 79, Miami leads 2-1 Dallas 103, Phoenix 94, Phoenix leads 2-1 Saturday’s Games GOLDEN STATE 142, Memphis 112, Warriors leads 2-1 Milwaukee 103, Boston 101, Mil. leads 2-1. Sunday’s Games Dallas 111, Phoenix 101 Philadelphia 116, Miami 108 Monday’s Games Memphis at GOLDEN STATE, 7 p.m. Boston at Milwaukee, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Philadelphia at Miami, TBD, if necessary Dallas at Phoenix, if necessary Wednesday, May 11 GOLDEN STATE at Memphis, 6:30 p.m. Milwaukee at Boston, 4 p.m. Thursday, May 12 Miami at Philadelphia, TBD, if necessary Phoenix at Dallas, TBD, if necessary Friday, May 13 Memphis at GOLDEN STATE, TBD, if necessary Boston at Milwaukee, TBD, if necessary Sunday, May 15 Philadelphia at Miami, TBD, if necessary Milwaukee at Boston, TBD, if necessary Dallas at Phoenix, TBD, if necessary Monday, May 16 GOLDEN STATE at Memphis, TBD, if necessary

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continuing to pay dividends. It’s even happening in the low-post.

Expect to see more of these kinds of actions as the series continues and even beyond.