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Travis AFB brings new 60th Air Mobility Wing commander on board Matt Miller

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Maj. Gen. Kenneth T. Bibb Jr., left, takes part in a Change of Command Ceremony with Col. Derek M. Salmi at Travis Air Force

Base, Wednesday. Col. Salmi was recognized as the new 60th Air Mobility Wing incoming commander.

RIGHT: Col. Derek M. Salmi gives the First Salute during the Change of Command Ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Wednesday. FAR RIGHT: Col. Corey A.

Simmons addresses the crowd during the Change of Command Ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Wednesday.

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — Col. Corey A. Simmons called on three final responses of “Let’s Go” from the airmen of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, and saluted and bid them adieu as their commander during Wednesday’s Change of Command ceremony in hangar 837. Simmons relinquished his command to Col. Derek M. Salmi in an elaborate ceremony before local and military leaders, and the men and women who served under him. The Kentucky native with the boisterous Southern personality now transitions to Air Mobility Command headquarters at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Simmons will serve as the chief of staff to Maj. General Kenneth T.Bibb Jr., 18th Air Force Commander. Bibb was on hand at Travis as the presiding officer of the ceremony. “Serving with Team Travis was one of the most gratifying assignments of my career,” Simmons said. “Not every day was sunshine and rainbows, but I knew I had the best team at the best base. When the nation calls, we deliver.” Simmons had previously served in Air Mobility Command as a vice wing commander, squadron commander, operations officer, C-17A instructor pilot and aircraft commander. He is a command pilot with more than 3,200 hours in airlift and trainer aircraft. Salmi comes to Travis from Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington where he served as the 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander. He takes responsibility for the combined efforts of all wing operations and support activities associated with the worldwide air mobility mission. The C-5M Super Galaxy, KC-10 Extender and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Travis participate in airlift and aerial refueling tasks, respond to combat operations directed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and support See Travis, Page A8

New Fairfield patrol system puts officers in neighborhoods Todd R. Hansen

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FAIRFIELD — Shifts of two police officers are being assigned to eight beat areas of the city in a kind of “throwback” to neighborhood patrols. The officers will stay with their assigned beats for at least six months, the Police Department said in a statement released Tuesday. The new system went into effect on July 1. “The newly drawn beats, which correspond more closely to neighborhood boundaries and take into better account the city’s geography, will be patrolled 24 hours a day by officers assigned an area for at least six months at a time. Two beats make up a (public service area), which is managed by a lieutenant,” the department said in a statement. A sergeant is assigned as a beat coordinator in each of the eight areas. The realignment allows officers “to engage with residents and prevent crime from happening instead of responding to incidents after they occur.” “We expect the new system will help the department build an even stronger partnership with the community. Because officers will engage with residents on a more regular basis, See Patrol, Page A8 INDEX Arts B4 | Classifieds B6 | Comics A7, B5 Crossword A6, B4 | Obituaries A4 Opinion B3 | Sports B1 | TV Daily A7, B5

Fairfield makes gains in adding women to Police Department Todd R. Hansen

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FAIRFIELD — The city has 12 more female police officers than it had when, two years ago, it joined the national 30x30 Initiative to advance women in policing. That same year, 2020, Fairfield hired its first female police chief, Deanna Cantrell. “We have not had to lower standards or pass up qualified applicants. If anything, we widen the pool. The 30x30 Initiative gave us some tools to help us get qualified, diverse candidates to apply so that we have those options during the hiring process,” Cantrell said in a statement released Wednesday. The department had eight female officers when it made the pledge. It has 20 now, including Cantrell, representing 16% of the force. The national goal of the initiative is 30% of all officers being female by 2030. WEATHER 90 | 59 Sunny. Five-day forecast on B10.

The national average is 12%, the city reported. Cantrell said a large reason for the increase at the Fairfield department is because more women can see themselves as officers, and the city emphasizing to possible recruits that they belong. “If you don’t see yourself in a police department, it’s difficult to say, ‘I could be there.’ Fairfield is an incredibly diverse community, but our applications haven’t always reflected that. So, the recruiting part is more about us getting out there and saying, ‘You belong here’.” How much that has to do with the city hiring a woman as its top cop is difficult to say, but Mayor Harry Price believes her influence has been significant. “I am very much impressed with the approach the chief has taken and how much more integrated she has See Women, Page A8

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Solano County jail tales from other newspapers

year’s medical treatment and that he may be permanently disabled.

ver the years many folks have ended up behind the walls of the Solano County jail. Those incidents weren’t just reported in the local newspaper however. Today’s column features a flyover of a few cases from the past that were presented outside of the press operation in Solano County’s seat.

Handyman out of Solano County jail

Sept. 3, 1955 — Napa Valley Register Tony Wade Paul D. Goodrich, 51, Back in the day of Santa Rosa, apparently a jack of all trades, walked out on his job at the Solano County jail last night. Goodrich was the cook for Deltan wields hoe in the jail’s 90 prisoners. Sheriff row over last cigarette, Thomas Joyce said Goodrich lays open man’s brain must have made his own key to the kitchen door; he was a prisJuly 13, 1956 — oner at the jail, besides being a Sacramento Bee cook and a locksmith. How seriously did some Rio He also writes bad checks. Vistans take their smoking back in the day? Well, one guy took it to a whole ’nother level. Solano County Constable James Pennell recounted an incident that started off in a Ryer Island labor camp. Evidently, Tomas Angeles took the last cigarette from a pack belonging to Adolfo Mendoza. Other workers reminded Angeles of it for several days. Finally, Angeles became so angered he seized a hoe and struck Mendoza on the head, injuring him so severely a portion of his brain was exposed. A preliminary hearing was held in Judge Georgia B. Crowley’s court in Fairfield and bail was set at $5,000. Angeles ended up in the Solano County jail, charged with a felony and Mendoza ended up in a Lodi hospital. Now, at first I thought I had read the story wrong. I assumed that the guy who had had his last cigarette taken got angry and attacked his thoughtless smoking co-worker. But no. The guy who took another guy’s last smoke got tired of being ribbed for doing so and nearly killed the guy whose last cigarette he took. Sheesh. Doctors said Mendoza’s injuries would require at least a

Canned heat proves too illuminating for man; lands in jail Oct. 7, 1921 — Sacramento Bee According to an online dictionary, canned heat is a flammable jelly, composed chiefly of denatured alcohol, sold in a small can as a portable fuel, but sometimes also used as an improvised intoxicant. During Prohibition and the Great Depression it was squeezed through cheesecloth or a sock then mixed with fruit juice and sometimes referred to as “sock wine” or “squeeze.” The plaintive 1928 Tommy Johnson song “Canned Heat Blues” was about the practice and inspired the name of the Los Angeles-based blues rock band who formed in 1965. The following story ran in the Sacramento Bee in 1921: An itinerant printer has been placed in the Solano County jail by the authorities to give him a chance to cool off after absorbing an overdose of “canned heat.” When arrested, Hoyt had in his possession one empty can and two full cans of “canned heat” and as a result of imbib-

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ing freely of it was “illuminated” to a most extraordinary candle power. Hoyt placed the preparation in a handkerchief and sucked it through thereby getting the alcohol in its almost pure state. While a cheap drink, denatured alcohol is poisonous. The methanol it contains can cause permanent blindness by destroying the optic nerves.

Doug M’Lean steps on gas Sept. 17, 1926 — San Francisco Examiner Douglas MacLean was a silent film actor who was known as “The Man with the Million Dollar Smile,” but is relatively unknown a century after his acting heyday. That’s because of the 23 light romantic comedy productions he starred in, only two complete films have survived and are in the Library of Congress. A Kickstarter campaign to make them into a DVD was started by a silent film aficionado in 2019. Anyway, back in 1926 MacLean went through Fairfield. Very quickly. This is part of the article in the San Francisco Examiner about the incident: “If Douglas MacLean doesn’t have to languish for the rest of his natural life in a Solano County jail for mistaking the highway for a speedway and Fairfield for a movie set, he should revive “Watch My Smoke” as his next starring vehicle. “Gosh all hemlock!” cried Traffic Officer William Demmon yesterday when a moving black cloud swept down toward Fairfield’s slumbering streets. “A cyclone. Duck for cover.” “Whillikers!” chirped the oldest inhabitant. “Hell bent for election.” “Hell bent for jail,” grumbled Officer Demmon and went in pursuit of the smoke cloud. “Hey fella, where yuh goin’?” he demanded when he finally

overhauled the wraith. “On location – er – I mean, on vacation,” stuttered the dusty driver. “On incarceration, yuh mean,” retorted Demmon and backed up his retort with a citation. MacLean pocketed the slip and roared on his way. He must have pushed his accelerator through the dashboard or whatever it is, for another communique on his smoky career came through a few hours later from Red Bluff. There the screen celebrity shook himself free from his speed career long enough to appeal to the Red Bluff representative of an automobile association to “take care” of the citation. Then away he roared again, bound, he said, for Oregon – if he’s lucky.

Religious book raider jailed Nov. 26, 1957 — Pasadena Independent A teletype message from the Solano County Sheriff’s office to authorities in Southern California announced the arrest of William La Fond though his vehicle’s license plate number. La Fond had stolen hundreds of non-Christian books from public libraries throughout California including ones in Santa Monica, Santa Cruz, Monrovia, Glendora as well as one in Reno, Nevada. He was discovered removing index cards from the Arcadia Library and when asked why he was taking them he replied, “Because my boss told me to.” Asked who his boss was he replied, “God.” The stolen books dealt with Hindu and Yoga philosophy and other “isms.” The total value of the books was $160 or almost $1,700 in 2022.

Pair nabbed in marijuana raid Aug. 6, 1955 — Napa

Man arrives in St. Louis after retracing Buffalo Soldiers’ 1,900-mile trek Tribune Content Agency ST. LOUIS — At 3:14 p.m. Saturday, Erick Cedeño arrived on his bicycle in St. Louis to a crowd of about 50 people at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. After 1,900 miles, he wasn’t sure what to say, except: “That was a tough, tough ride.” Known on Instagram as @bicycle_nomad, Cedeño rode the same route – as closely as he could – that the Buffalo Soldiers took. One hundred twenty-five years ago, a ragtag yet triumphant group of Black U.S. Army soldiers, who became known as the Buffalo Soldier Bicycle Corps of the 25th Infantry, took a similar crosscountry journey. The Buffalo Soldiers, who rode specially made military bicycles, were on a mission to determine whether it was more effective to move across the country via bicycle than by horse. Enduring the elements, coping with cars and worrying almost constantly about things like running out of water were worth it to Cedeño to pay homage to the soldiers. When Cedeño, 48, rode into the museum’s front drive on Sunday afternoon, the crowd erupted into applause. He parked his bicycle, took off his helmet and shook out his silvery-black dreadlocks. He greeted friends and family with hugs before making a short speech on a stage set up in front of the museum. Cedeño, and others who have made similar journeys, admit it’s easier to do, now, with modern, multispeed bicycles. “It’s so epic, what they did,” Cedeño said to the crowd, about the soldiers’ journey 125 years ago. He took a moment to compose himself. “I’m so emotional, because it was such a

Valley Register Hale Humphrey, special investigator with the Solano County Sheriff’s office, assisted Napa County officers and state narcotic agents in a bust of $7,000 (over $77,000 in 2022) worth of marijuana hidden in a garden in Jameson Canyon. Husband and wife Theodore and Mildred Weaver, both psychiatric technicians at Napa State Hospital, were arrested. Confirming information received from a tipster, investigators found eight maturing marijuana plants growing in a combination vegetable and flower garden at the Weaver’s home. The plants were tied close to the ground and almost hidden by a tall growth of corn on one side, sunflowers on the other and a dense planting of bright blue and pink cornflowers growing close to them. Prior to be being booked into the Solano County jail on charges of cultivation and possession of marijuana, the Weavers were brought to their house. When confronted with the hidden undergrowth of marijuana, Theodore Weaver said he didn’t know what the plants were and expressed great surprise when told they were marijuana. He later admitted to officers he had served three prison terms in Idaho, Utah and at San Quentin for burglary and robbery-extortion. “I was trying to be a con man,” he said. Fairfield freelance humor columnist and accidental local historian Tony Wade writes two weekly columns--”The Last Laugh” on Mondays and “Back in the Day” on Fridays. Wade is also the author of The History Press books “Growing Up In Fairfield, California” and “Lost Restaurants of Fairfield, California.”

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Erick Cedeno outside of the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park, July 24, 2022, after completing a 1,900 mile journey to St. Louis from Fort Missoula in northwestern Montana. hard trip. It’s almost superhuman, what those guys accomplished.” Janet Howard, 67, followed Cedeño at all of his stops in Missouri. She heard about his journey through her local library in Hannibal, and became interested in the history. She said she prayed for him to get through the weekend heat, and she felt his effort was superhuman, too. “I’m just so proud of him,” Howard said. “I would do it if I could.” Mike Higgins, 60, a retired history teacher from Wyoming, has blogged extensively about the Iron Riders – a modern-day nickname for the group – and he rode the path on his bicycle in 2010. Through their mutual interest in the story of the 25th Infantry’s cross-country bicycle trek, Higgins and Cedeño became close friends. Higgins flew from his home in rural Wyoming to be at the finish line for Cedeño’s journey. As a history teacher, Higgins wants more people to learn the story, which to

him, is like a beautiful piece of music, or a great painting. Cedeño, Higgins said, just “gets it.” “I hope kids will learn about it,” Higgins said. “Kids need heroes.” The 45-day journey of the soldiers was muddy, dusty, sweaty and sometimes freezing, across 1,900 miles from Montana. Cedeño’s, in comparison, was 41 days. When he began riding from Montana, the temperature was close to freezing. The heat index in St. Louis on Sunday reached 109 degrees. Cedeño’s wife, Antoinette Reagan, 37, was relieved to see him complete the journey. Though he went on the ride with her blessing, she admitted on Sunday that it’s been stressful – because of worrying about him riding in the recent hot weather, and because she and Cedeño have a 14-month-old son, Gabriel. Seeing Gabriel and spending time with him is what Cedeño looks forward to the most, now. “I want to teach him how to ride a bike,” Cedeño said.

FAIRFIELD — Shea Kramer, of Vacaville, and Catherine Mahrt, of Benicia, are among the 8,000 Class of 2022 graduates from the University of Utah. The ceremony was held May 5. Kramer actually earned her bachelor’s degree in communication in 2021. Mahrt earned a bachelor’s in family, community and human development in 2022. Mahrt also earned a bachelor’s in psychology. Graduates represented 55 U.S. states and territories, and 65 foreign countries.

Fairfield man makes dean’s list at RIT Logan Upchurch, of Fairfield, was named to the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology in New York for the spring semester. Upchurch is in the computing security program. Students needed a 3.4 grade-point average or better to make the list.

Linfield dean’s list includes Vallejo woman Nancy Boo, a nursing student from Vallejo, has made the spring dean’s list at Linfield University in McMinnville, Oregon. Students must have a 3.65 or better grade-point average to make the list. Do you have some good news to share? Send it to Susan Hiland at shiland@dailyrepublic.net. Be sure to include Good News in the subject line.

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Covid trend continues to go down Todd R. Hansen

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Maria Ann Montemayor, 13, of Fairfield, standing with her father, Mike Montemayor, left, and Madelyn Montemayor, 11, of Fairfield, standing with her grandfather, Douglas Libal, show off the ribbons they won at the junior chef

competitions at the California State Fair, Tuesday. Madelyn won the California Milkshake Madness competition and Maria Ann took third place in the California Eggs-travaganza event.

Fairfield sisters cook up top-3 finishes at State Fair

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FAIRFIELD — An 11-year-old Fairfield girl won the California Milkshake Madness competition at the California State Fair on Tuesday, and her 13-year-old sister took third place in the California Eggs-travaganza event. Madelyn and Maria Ann Montemayor are no strangers to the kitchen. They enjoy preparing family meals as well, such as steak dinners and homemade pizza. And Maria Ann, 13, won the breakfast com-

Madelyn and Maria Ann Montemayor are no strangers to the kitchen. They enjoy preparing family meals as well, such as steak dinners and homemade pizza. petition at the State Fair three years ago. Each girl had 35 minutes to prepare their entries, which was plenty of time for the milkshake, but added additional pressure for the egg dish. Madelyn, who will be a sixth-grader this fall at Holy Spirit School, prepared a milkshake featuring Real California Milk ice cream and

other California-grown ingredients. She made a strawberry milkshake. Her sous-chef, who also came away with a ribbon, was her grandfather, Douglas Libal. Maria Ann, who will be an eighth-grader at Holy Spirit, made an omelette in the shape of California. The spotlight of this competition was on fresh California eggs and other California-grown

ingredients. Her sous-chef was her father, Mark Montemayor. Each junior chef designed her entry prior to the competition, but prepared it on stage in the Save Mart-sponsored, full kitchen at the Cal Expo fairgrounds in Sacramento. The additional perk to entering the competitions is they got free admission to the fair, along with free parking. The sisters were born at NorthBay Medical Center and have lived their entire lives in Fairfield.

Four die in Highway 12 crash – alcohol containers found in car Todd R. Hansen THANSEN@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

RIO VISTA — Four people died and six others were injured in a two-car crash about 8:10 p.m. Thursday on Highway 12 between Summerset and Church roads. The Rio Vista Police Department has not ruled the incident as a driver-impaired collision. However, Chief John Maser said that a case of empty beer cans and a half-empty bottle of hard alcohol were found in the car that crossed into

oncoming traffic. “We are still waiting for (an identification) on our Jane Doe, but no one we know of is 21,” Maser said. A Honda Accord, driven by a 20-year-old Rancho Cordova man, was westbound when the sedan veered off the road to the right, overcorrected, and crossed into the eastbound lane of the highway and collided with a Chevrolet Suburban, the Rio Vista Police Department said in a Facebook posting. All three people in

the car died, including a 20-year-old Vacaville woman who was thrown from the vehicle along with the driver. She was sitting in the backseat. Maser said he expects to release the names of the victims on Friday. The other passenger is the Jane Doe. Laura Poiret, a woman in her 70s, was a passenger in the Suburban and was the fourth fatality, the Police Department said. The other six individuals in the Chevy, Mexican nationals on vacation in the U.S.,

were taken to area hospitals. Two of those were children, one 8, and the other between 13 and 15. Both are girls, the Police Department said. Personnel from the Rio Vista Fire Department, Solano County Sheriff’s Office, Medic Ambulance and the California Highway Patrol also responded to the scene. The investigation continues to determine whether alcohol or drugs contributed to the cause of the collision.

Rio Vista city manager announces retirement Todd R. Hansen

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RIO VISTA — The city will soon be looking for a new city manager. Rob Hickey, who was hired nearly six years ago, announced in a letter to the City Council that he will be retiring. His last day will be Sept. 2. “We are having a City Council meeting next Tuesday and will talk in closed session about how we proceed,” Mayor Ron Kott said in a phone inter-

view on Wednesday. Kott said it is likely the city will hire an interim city manager, but he hopes to have a new top official on the job in six months. The mayor said he is sorry to see Hickey go. “He’s been great. I’ve worked very well with him,” Kott said. “We’ve been through some tough patches, but he has performed very well.” Kott said the timing could have been better

for the city, which is about five months into its general plan revise, has an 850-home Brand Ranch development in the works and is working on relocating its wastewater treatment plant. The city also has been working with a consulting firm on economic development strategies and is expecting a report to be coming back soon. On top of that, three council positions are up for election in November.

“So we just need someone to keep the ball rolling,” Kott said. That interim city manager is not likely to come from the city ranks, the mayor said, adding he would not be comfortable with that at this time. Kott said there is a pool of individuals who are willing to work as a city administrator on a short-term basis and believes the city attorney and Hickey have specific individuals to consider.

FAIRFIELD — The Solano County Public Health Division, despite a slight uptick in the 10-day daily case average, reported on Thursday that the Covid-19 trend continues to fall. There were 498 new coronavirus cases reported since Monday’s update, 437 of which were from the actual three-day period. That is a daily case average of 145.7. The 10-day average went from 135.6 to 148.5, the county reported. There were no new Covid-related deaths, a number that holds at 429, and the number of residents who are in area hospitals with a positive test fell from 43 to 33, the county reported. There are four patients with the disease in intensive care units, up from three on Monday.

Fairfield added 124 cases for a new total of 27,988. Vallejo added 175 for a new count of 31,492. Vacaville is at 26,105 after 106 new cases, the county reported. Suisun City (7,304) added 38 cases; Dixon (5,007) added 13; Benicia (4,168) added 31; Rio Vista (1,450) added 10; and one new case in the unincorporated area took that total to 212, the county reported. Vaccination rates held steady at 75% for residents 5 or older who are fully vaccinated and 84% for residents who have received at least one shot. The county reports 13,176 children 5 to 11 have received a vaccine shot (35.7%) and 1,295 children 6 months to 4 (5.7%) have received a shot. There have been 178,095 booster shots administered, 1,274 more than was reported on Monday, the county said.

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Shoppers wearing face masks walk through the Fairfield Farmers’ Market, Thursday.

Mashburn selected as chairman of conservancy board Daily Republic Staff

The cost of the project is $631,936. The funding requested and approved FAIRFIELD — Solano is $542,546. County Supervisor Mitch Also approved was Mashburn has been the second phase of of chosen to serve as the the Yolo Bypass Wildlife chairman on the Sac- Area Habitat and Drainramento-San Joaquin age Improvement Project Delta Conservancy in Yolo County. It board of directors. is the final phase of Mashburn a broader project replaces Sacrathat will conmento County struct hydrological Supervisor Don improvements in Nottoli. Sandi Matthe Yolo Bypass. sumoto, director It will restore of the California 220 acres of Water Program, MASHBURN managed seasonal will continue to wetland, improve serve as vice chairwoman. water management to Seven projects total- enhance 1,803 acres of ing $5.4 million also were existing managed seaapproved at the Wednes- sonal wetlands, and day meeting. enhance 140 acres of “These projects were semi-permanent wetland developed and approved and 1,180 acres of wildlifewith local support and friendly agriculture. will continue the vital The project cost is work of enhancing the $1.89 million. The funding Delta ecosystem and requested and approved economy in the short is $887,516. and long term,” conserThe other projects are: vancy Executive Director n Little Franks Tract Campbell Ingram said in Invasive Weed Removal a statement. and Restoration Project Among the approved n Marsh Creek Reserprojects is the Hydrologi- voir Restoration and Total cal Resiliency of Managed Mercury Reduction PlanWetlands in Suisun Marsh ning Project Project, which is designed n Van Buskirk Multito improve habitat condi- Benefit Ecosystem tions in Suisun Marsh for and Restoration Planfish, wildlife and plants, ning Project and improve water quality n Big Break Regional by installing new hydro- Shoreline Restoration logical infrastructure at and Public Access Planfour previously identi- ning Project n Bees Lakes Habitat fied project sites that will directly benefit 3,090 acres Restoration and Public Access Project of managed wetlands. DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

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Obituaries

Sally Green

Sept. 9, 1943 — Oct. 16, 2020

Burial service to be held at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, California. Followed by a potluck reception from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Moose Lodge, 6585 Gibson Canyon Road, Vacaville, California.

Leslie Rosenberger

Aug. 10, 1943 — Aug. 3, 2020

Vacaville council approves Habitat affordable housing project Matt Miller

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VACAVILLE — The City Council voted Tuesday night to approve a disposition, development and loan agreement with Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing on city property at Scroggins Court and East Monte Vista Avenue. The council vote was 4-0. Mayor Ron Rowlett and Councilmembers Jeanette Wylie and Jason Roberts were not present at the meeting. To pass, it required a unanimous vote of the four attending members. “I’m really excited to learn about this project and excited that it finally came to us for decision,” Councilman Michael Silva said. “It’s nice to have more options for homeownership and give residents a sense of pride. It will benefit this area.” Silva is now hoping for a color scheme on the units that would be relevant to the diverse population in the area. The target outreach area for the homes is Solano County, though the council would like Habitat for Humanity to seek Vacaville residents first. “Since the city will be contributing $300,000, I have a strong preference for Vacaville residents first,” Councilman Nolan Sullivan said. “A lot of people in the area have the American Dream of owning a home. There are a massive amount of renters who might be

looking to buy a home.” As currently proposed, there would be nine parcels featuring 14 resident units. All nine would be sold to households earning at or below 80% of the area median income. On April 12, the council approved $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act Funds toward affordable housing. This contract with Habitat is for $300,000. Habitat will now complete the development work, using a great deal of volunteer labor to keep costs down, begin the formal entitlement process, and offer public outreach and engagement to inform the community about the project. Habitat is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, founded in 1976. Habitat for Humanity International has helped more than 39 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve their homes around the world through their affiliates. The local Habitat was founded in 1991 and has completed more than 50 house builds or repair projects in Solano and Napa counties. Four of the housing projects were built in Vacaville. Habitat’s model works to reach lower-income earners that are outpaced by current market conditions. There was one application to the Housing and Community Services staff and it came from Habitat.

Fairfield council meets behind closed doors Todd R. Hansen

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FAIRFIELD — The City Council on Friday will meet in a special closed session to discuss a threat of litigation made at last week’s meeting regarding special district assessment fees. However, the closed session follows an open special meeting during which the council will consider preliminary approval of the 2022-23 budgets and assessments for the 16 landscape and lighting maintenance districts. The possible action is listed as a consent calendar matter, which typically means no discussion by the council members. Among the districts

is the Rolling Hills district, residents of which have accused the city of violating the constitution by not properly following the Proposition 218 requirements for setting the fees. They also have expressed their frustration about paying for what they believe are general benefit uses – such as the upkeep of Hilborn Road. During the July 19 meeting, David Thacker warned the council it could face a “huge lawsuit” if it did not heed the residents’ concerns. That meeting is set for 11 a.m. The closed session is scheduled for 11:15. Another open session is set to follow.

6-acre fire near Peabody Road quickly put out by multiple agencies Daily Republic Staff

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FAIRFIELD — Peabody Road was temporarily closed in both directions Wednesday and the SPCA of Solano County briefly began evacuation strategies for their pets due to a fire that burned 6.3 acres. The full evacuation proved unnecessary, and no structures were damaged as the fire was quickly contained. The fire began just to the side of the northbound lane of Peabody Road and quickly grew in size just before 9 a.m., sending up a large plume of dark smoke in the area. The Vacaville Fire Protection District, Vacaville Fire Department, Fairfield Fire Department, CMF

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Vacaville Police closed Peabody Road Wednesday morning after 6.3 acres burned and moved near the SPCA of Solano County. Fire, Suisun Fire Protection District, Cal Fire and PG&E all responded to the scene, the Vacaville police reported. All the pets were

reported safe, according to a Facebook post from Vacaville PD, and were quickly returned to their shelter. The northbound

lane was restored at 10:49 a.m, and then both lanes at 11:11, though the road was heavily congested for some time after the closure.

Vacaville mayor announces he’s not seeking re-election Matt Miller

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VACAVILLE — Mayor Ron Rowlett announced Thursday afternoon on Facebook that he will not be seeking re-election this November. He said in his post he is endorsing John Carli, Vacaville’s former police chief, to be the next mayor. “It is with both excitement for what is to come and sadness for what I must step away from, that I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election for mayor of the city of Vacaville,” Rowlett wrote in his post. “Over the last year, I was given the opportunity to step up and take on a new role with my company. With this incredible new position, I feel that it would be difficult to run an

election and serve Vacaville as mayor for another four years.” Rowlett has played a pivotal role in helping Vacaville increase its biotech footprint with the addition of new companies in the corridor. The city is also undergoing a major facelift to downtown, along with various other projects. “I will miss the work I was able to do with residents and our city staff – the people made all the difference,” he continued writing in the post. “Thank you for the opportunity to serve this City and the people within it. It has been an honor to be your councilman and then mayor over the last decade and through the end of this term. I have enjoyed every minute of service to this city.” Rowlett was elected

mayor in November 2018. He was first elected to the Vacaville City Council in 2008, re-elected in 2012 and 2016 and has served as vicemayor for three of those years. His ROWLETT official city biography says his priorities have been to public safety, economic development and focusing on youth and senior programs. As a city councilmember, Rowlett represented the city as a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee for CMF and CSP Solano prisons, the Select Committee for City/School Relations, and the Vacaville/Dixon and Vacaville/Fairfield Greenbelt Alliances. Rowlett said he actively supports the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce,

the Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee, the Vacaville Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club and many other community organizations and nonprofits. He grew up in Vacaville and now raises his son JD here with his wife Debbra. “I wish I had more hours in the day to give the time and commitment that you all deserve in a Mayor,” he wrote. “It has been some of the most fulfilling work, but I must focus on what is best for my family. Moving forward, I will stay involved as a citizen, a father, a husband and friend in this great place I call home.”

On-stage ‘Little Mermaid’ theater continues Saturday Daily Republic Staff DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

VACAVILLE — A Starbound Theatre production of “Disney’s Little Mermaid Journey,” the culmination of a threeweek Summer Theatre Camp for young performers ages 7-17, will take the stage again Saturday at the Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre. “Starbound has been providing students from all backgrounds with opportunities to explore the world of theater through theatrical productions since 2003. Over the last several years, those programs have grown to include intensive theatrical training programs, free community workshops, after school programs, entry level theater classes, Broadway masterclasses, summer camps and a junior high

and high school student director program,” production organizers said in a statement. More than 70 students from Solano County are enrolled at the camp, attending all-day classes and rehearsals in preparation for their performance. Show times are 2 and 7 p.m. The show runs 90 minutes including intermission. The Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre is located at 1010 Ulatis Drive. Tickets are $25 for adults, and $20 for seniors, military and students. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.vpat. net, or by calling 707-4694013, or at the theater box office, from noon to 6 p.m. “At their brand new creative space at 318 Main St. in downtown Vacaville, Starbound students can advance their performance skills while

Job fair coming in August Daily Republic Staff

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FAIRFIELD — Connections For Life will host a job fair on Aug. 24. The event is set for 9 a.m. to noon at the Workforce Development Board of Solano County office, 500 Chadbourne Road,

in Fairfield. There are multiple employment opportunities throughout Solano County, including direct support professionals, case managers and administrative coordinator. For more information, go to connections4life.org.

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Oak Fire near Yosemite grows to 19,000 acres Firefighters gaining upper hand Tribune Content Agency LOS ANGELES — The Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park grew to more than 19,156 acres overnight, but firefighters appear to be getting the upper hand on the blaze with containment now at 39%, officials said. The fire grew by a little more than 400 acres from the day before. This is the smallest increment of growth so far for the Oak Fire, which has been burning for six days, said California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection information officer David Clark. Most of the fire activity overnight occurred on the northeastern perimeter of the fire. “We did have a little break in the weather with lower humidity – which is good – but the temperatures are increasing so that’s playing into the increased fire behavior,” Clark said. But firefighters hope to take advantage of how little the fire grew overnight, Clark said. “It’s growing in a very casual and gradual way,” he said of the fire. “We do have crews in place to mitigate any hot spots. Overall, we are expecting to see containment of the fire to increase and behaviors to stay the same.” A total of 3,758 personnel are onsite working

on the fire, officials said. A total of 77 structures have been burned, six damaged and nearly 700 structures continue to be threatened. “We have a very inaccessible, steep, rocky terrain that the fire is growing in, and we’re having helicopters fly in,” Clark said. “We have to get crews there.” An air quality advisory has been extended through Thursday for communities in the Bay Area. Winds are expected to continue pushing smoke from the fire site into the Bay Area, according to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. “The smoke is expected to remain aloft but may cause hazy skies across the Bay. Good to moderate air quality is forecast through the week,” the Bay Area Air District said. The air quality index in Mariposa County remained moderate Thursday morning. The elderly and those with health issues are advised to stay indoors. The Oak Fire began Friday afternoon near Midpines, marking the start of the state’s peak wildfire season. The fire quickly exploded in size, causing Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency for Mariposa County on Saturday.

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The sun sets behind a ridge charred by the Oak Fire near Mariposa, Tuesday.

Death toll from Kentucky floods rises to 8 Tribune Content Agency LEXINGTON, Ky. — Eight deaths have been reported out of the Eastern Kentucky counties affected by severe flooding Thursday, according to a spokesperson with Gov. Andy Beshear’s office. “Tonight we need your continued prayers for the people of Eastern Kentucky. This is an ongoing natural disaster, with more rain expected tonight that could worsen the situation. The death toll has heartbreakingly risen to 8 Kentuckians lost. Thank you to our heroic first responders for doing such important work,” Beshear said in a Facebook post. One death has been confirmed in Perry County due to severe flash flooding which struck Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday night. Beshear said the victim was an elderly woman, who Deputy Coroner Jeff Combs said was 82. According to Combs, the victim, who has not yet been named, drowned in the Coneva community of Perry County. The death was reported around 10:48 a.m. She

had reportedly left her house trying to get to higher ground. The victim went missing around midnight or 1 a.m. Thursday and was discovered around 8 or 9 a.m. Thursday, Combs said. Others are unaccounted for. Perry County Sheriff Joe Engle said the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife were on the scene with the county coroner to investigate and remove the individual from the water. One death has been reported in neighboring Knott County, according to WYMT, which spoke with the Knott County coroner, who there are still multiple people still missing. The other information as to the locations of the victims was not available. With rain continuing to come down, one official said “conditions are horrendous” to help rescue those who need help. “We are having a very difficult time getting to people,” Engle said. “Roads are blocked by trees, washed away completely or covered with water. It is now physically impossible to get to some people.”

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Businesses and households say looming economic uncertainty has made it difficult to make long-term plans.

US economy shrinks again in Q2, reviving recession fears The Washington Post

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war in Ukraine, the global financial outlook and aggressive interest rate increases have prompted many economists to predict a recession in the next year. “Broadly, this shows an economy that is really slowing,” said Jason Furman, an economics professor at Harvard University who was a top economic adviser to President Barack Obama. “This data is much more worrisome than it was in the first quarter. I don’t think you can easily dismiss these numbers. It isn’t just volatile factors anymore. Meaningful, important parts of the economy are slowing.” The White House has pushed back hard against suggestions the economy is in a recession, with senior officials, including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, pointing to a strong labor market as a sign that the recovery remains on track. Before Thursday’s report, White House officials had

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argued that even a negative growth figure for the second quarter shouldn’t be seen as a sign that a recession had arrived. “Coming off of last year’s historic economic growth . . . it’s no surprise that the economy is slowing down as the Federal Reserve acts to bring down inflation,” President Joe Biden said in a statement Thursday. Later speaking to reporters, Biden ticked off a litany of high points for the economy, including jobs creation, low unemployment and business investments, ending with: “That doesn’t sound like a recession to me.” Republican lawmakers have blamed the Biden administration’s stimulus spending for contributing to inflation and the broader economic contraction, with many claiming the country is in a recession. “You don’t need a fancy economics degree to have seen this coming,” Rep. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma said in a statement Thurs-

Extreme weather caused $65B in losses in first half of 2022 Tribune Content Agency Extreme weather events linked to climate change caused about $65 billion in total losses in the first half of 2022, roughly half of which hit uninsured assets, according to data compiled by Munich Re. Insured losses reached about $34 billion, broadly in line with previous years, the German reinusurer said on Thursday. Overall damages through June, which were also caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes, dropped from $105 billion a year earlier. The half-year data for 2022 doesn’t include the full fallout from Europe’s heatwave, which fanned drought, wildfires and water shortages. “They may all be individual events with dif-

ferent causes, but taken together, one thing is becoming extremely clear – the powerful influence of climate change is becoming ever more evident,” said Ernst Rauch, chief climate scientist at Munich Re. In Europe, extreme heat and arid conditions this summer have led to water scarcity and wildfires in Italy, Spain and Portugal. It is difficult to put an exact figure on losses from those events as their effects, such as production losses after a lack of cooling water, take a while to emerge, Munich Re said. What’s more, some of the worst moments of Europe’s heat wave struck in July, and would only be captured in second-half data. Floods in Australia were the costliest

disaster for the finance industry in the first half, causing insured losses of $3.7 billion so far. Parts of Sydney had as much rain in four days as they’d normally see in eight months, Munich Re said. The water levels of some rivers were at their highest in over 100 years. “Total losses and insured losses from floods in Australia are already higher after six months than they were in the previous record years,” Rauch said. The U.S. accounted for almost half of overall losses in the first six months and nearly twothirds of insured losses. A single thunderstorm front that produced tornadoes in early April destroyed assets worth more than $3 billion.

day. “Biden’s spending over the last 18 months is directly responsible for the economic situation we’re in today.” The U.S. economy unexpectedly slowed by an annual rate of 1.6% in the first three months of the year, largely because of a mismatch in trade – with the United States importing far more than it was exporting – and a drop in inventory purchases by businesses that were still flush with leftover goods from the holidays. In many respects, the economy is in uncharted territory. The only time there have been six months of contraction without a recession appears to have been in 1947, according to Tara Sinclair, an economics professor at George Washington University. Some of the signs of a slowdown in economic growth are by design, thanks to interest rate increases aimed at cooling down the economy. The Federal Reserve again raised interest rates on Wednesday, this time by three-quartersofapercentage point – an unusually aggressive increase – in hopes of curbing inflation, which hit 9.1% in June, compared with the year before. The Fed’s interest rate increases, which began in March, are already beginning to cool demand in certain parts of the economy. On Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell pointed to a number of data points – including slower growth in consumer spending, See Fears, Page A9

SF officials declare state of emergency as monkeypox spreads Tribune Content Agency San Francisco officials declared a state of emergency Thursday as the number of monkeypox cases hit 281 and continued to spread across the city. Mayor London Breed and the city’s Department of Public Heath made the declaration, which will allow officials to mobilize additional resources and to accelerate funding and emergency planning to combat the outbreak of the virus that is spreading almost exclusively among gay and bisexual men and transgender and nonbinary people. See Spread, Page A9

Columns&Games A6 Friday, July 29, 2022 — DAILY REPUBLIC

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My husband doesn’t want to visit my sister on our trip to Canada riage toxic or abusive? Dear Annie: My Does seeing your sister husband does not like trigger feelings that my sister. He says she he has worked hard to reminds him too much overcome? These are of his ex-wife. It has issues that he needs to now come to the point work through, preferwhere he doesn’t want ably with the help of to be around her. This is a therapist. making it very difficult In the meantime, you to see my whole family. Annie Lane should absolutely visit They live in Canada, Dear Annie your sister while you and we are planning a are in Canada. He can stay with trip there to visit them, seeing your parents or fly back to the as my father’s mental health is States on his own. getting bad. Dear Annie: I wanted to My husband refuses to go take a moment to tell my story see my sister while we are about my struggle with mental there. When I told my sister illness, specifically depression that this is a special trip to spend time with my parents and and anxiety. I’m a 48-yearold man who has suffered and we won’t have time to go to her struggled with mental illness place, which is another threesince I was 13. I’ve always felt hour drive away, she got pretty this was taboo and that men just upset, especially since she and weren’t supposed to talk about her husband have been down it or express their hardships. I to the States to visit us twice in sought help over the years, but the last year. it was tough. I would feel like I love my sister. She is my less of a man for doing so, like best friend, other than my men are supposed to be strong husband. We talk on the phone and tough, and never cry, but almost every day. I don’t want to hurt her. Where do I go from boy, was I wrong. I finally opened up to my here? — Sisterly Love. primary care doctor a few years Dear Sisterly Love: Your husband needs to grow up. Any ago and spilled my guts to her about my suffering and strugresemblance your sister bears gles, and I’m glad I did. She to his ex-wife is no reason to came up with a treatment plan. avoid seeing her, especially I took a DNA test that told her since he knows how much she which psychiatric meds would means to you. be compatible with my body I would ask your husband and which ones wouldn’t. Lo why the similarity between and behold, after the second try the two women bothers him so with meds, I finally found the much. Was his previous mar-

Horoscopes

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There will always be reasons to give up. Today the reasons will look like substantial, immoveable obstacles but are illusive shadows you can pass right through. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Knowledge is only power if it is applied in a powerful way. Though there is always more information to get, it’s only as good as your absorption of it. On busy days like today it would be distraction, were it even possible to soak it all in. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When the external world produces insecurity, it puts you in touch with the divine presence of power within you. It is the same force that animates all. You’ll be comforted by a loss of boundary connecting you with the whole. CANCER (June 22-July 22). The gifts of the day satisfy your curiosity and bring unexpected amusement. In the evening hours, you’ll be inspired to pay it forward, delighting others with all you’ve learned. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s a day for social and economic caution. By borrowing or lending from a friend you could cause stress and ultimately a situation that will lead to the end of the relationship. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

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right combination that’s been successful for me. My depression is at the point where it’s very manageable, as is my anxiety. I finally feel like myself and that there’s hope for me, and for the first time in decades, it feels great to be alive. Annie, I want to let men know, and women, too, that there is help out there for them and to never ever give up. I never thought I would ever feel sane again, and I do now, thanks to being vulnerable and opening up to my doctor. It was so worth it, and I will never regret opening up. Thank you for hearing my story, and again, to anyone suffering, never give up. There is always hope. — Success Story Dear Success Story: What a beautiful story! And how right you are – there is always hope, no matter how dark things may seem. One of the hardest things we can do is reach out and ask for help when we are struggling. You should be so proud that you did! Whether it be trying medication, attending a support group or getting into “talking cure” therapy, there are many ways to cope with depression and anxiety. Kudos to you for having the courage to speak up, be vulnerable and put your trust in someone else to help you get where you are today. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com.

Bridge

by Holiday Mathis

Today’s birthday Your maturity has brought you to a calm and appreciative place. Not only can you live the length of a day, but the depth of it too. You will be lavished in attention when you want to be, but mostly you’re so passionately involved in what interests you that you don’t feel great need of external validation. Capricorn and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 6, 44, 28 and 13.

Huge change doesn’t have to be dramatic. Nor does it have to come about through revolt, struggle and battle. When everyone is ready for change, as they are today, it just happens. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Having but one perspective can make it impossible to see the entire truth of the matter, although some angles seem more honest than others. The less you need out of a situation the more clearly you can see it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Instead of counting your own blessings you are tempted to count somebody else’s. While this produces a tinge of envy, jealousy doesn’t have to be

a monster. It teaches you about your hidden desires, wants and needs. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Whatever your age, all the ages you have ever been are still inside of you, and from them you can draw compassion and patience for those who are irritatingly younger. As for your elders, your respect continues to grow. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Like most people, you like your solitude as long as it’s by choice. You’ll have your options for company today, but you may choose your own instead. You’d much rather be alone than in less-thanenjoyable company. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Rainbows are not the only beautiful illusions around. There’s a colorful person in your midst who is attractive as any prism of promise, but like a rainbow when you go to where they are they are suddenly somewhere else. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The task will take longer and be more arduous than you were hoping. Even so, it’s exactly what will help you develop that life- and relationship-enhancing quality of patience. You wouldn’t trade these challenges for anything.

SEVEN GAMES ANALYZED BY AI An excellent book was published earlier this year, “Seven Games – a Human History” by Oliver Roeder (W.W. Norton & Co.). Roeder looks at how computers have influenced five board games (backgammon, checkers, chess, go and Scrabble) and two cards games (bridge and poker). Computer programs can defeat humans in all of the board games, though checkers should end in a draw.

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by Phillip Alder There is no hidden information except in Scrabble, and then the computer knows all of the legal words. Go (a two-player Japanese game) was thought to be so difficult that computers would not match humans, but the world’s top go player has lost a match to a computer. However, in my opinion, a computer will never consistently beat human experts at bridge. The unseen cards leave the computer lost in uncertainty, and computers often make rookie mistakes. In this deal, what should have happened in four spades? The West robot cashed its three red-suit winners and exited with the club eight: 10, jack, king. Note that no one passes hands like East’s these days. North bid what she hoped her partner could make. I had to find the spade queen to get home. Based on the points, West was the favorite, but perhaps West had the diamond jack and East the spade queen. At trick five, I led the spade jack from my hand . . . and West covered with the queen! No human would have made that egregious error. I had shown six spades in the bidding, there were three on the board, and West had three. East had to have a singleton. What if it were the king?! COPYRIGHT: 2022, UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE

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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, SEVEN GAMES column or box. Solution, tips ANALYZED BY AIprogram at and computer An excellent book was published www.sudoku.com earlier this year, “Seven Games – a Human History” by Oliver Roeder (W.W. Norton & Co.). Roeder looks at how computers have influenced five board games (backgammon, checkers, chess, go and Scrabble) and two cards games (bridge and poker).

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Crime logs Fairfield TUESDAY, JULY 26 1:28 a.m. — Robbery, AIR BASE PARKWAY 3:12 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1000 block of FOURTH STREET 5:11 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1000 block of OLIVER ROAD 8:09 a.m. — Battery, 900 block of MEADOWLARK DRIVE 8:55 a.m. — Trespassing, SANCTUARY DRIVE 10:44 a.m. — Forgery, 2100 block of CONDOR WAY 11:18 a.m. — Grand theft, 1500 block of HOLIDAY LANE 11:35 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 2500 block of AUTO MALL PARKWAY 11:40 a.m. — Battery, 900 block of MEADOWLARK DRIVE 12:24 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1300 block of OLIVER ROAD 12:45 p.m. — Drunken driving, 2200 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 1:08 p.m. — Indecent exposure, 1000 block of KENTUCKY STREET 1:16 p.m. — Brandishing a weapon, 2900 block of GULF DRIVE 1:17 p.m. — Trespassing, 1500 block of GATEWAY BOULEVARD 1:48 p.m. — Trespassing, 1400 block of HOLIDAY LANE 2:21 p.m. — Vehicle theft, 1400 block of STARR COURT 2:55 p.m. — Trespassing, 1600 block of GATEWAY BOULEVARD 3:43 p.m. — Fight with a weapon, 900 block of MATTHEW COURT 4:17 p.m. — Forgery, 1200 block of SPRIG COURT 4:46 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 1100 block of MOCKINGBIRD LANE 4:47 p.m. — Grand theft, 200 block of RED TOP ROAD 5:02 p.m. — Forgery, 2200 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 5:28 p.m. — Battery, 1100 block of DANA DRIVE 6:29 p.m. — Trespassing, 1900 block of GRANDE CIRCLE 6:51 p.m. — Trespassing, COURAGE DRIVE 6:59 p.m. — Robbery, 1300 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 7:31 p.m. — Robbery, 2000 block of CADENASSO DRIVE 7:31 p.m. — Drunk and disorderly, 3000 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 7:39 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 3300 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 7:41 p.m. — Trespassing, 1200 block of HORIZON DRIVE 7:55 p.m. — Trespassing, 1300 block of HOLIDAY LANE 7:56 p.m. — Vehicle theft, 200 block of PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE 8:52 p.m. — Robbery, 1400 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 9:18 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1500 block of GATEWAY BOULEVARD 9:32 p.m. — Drunken driving, 900 block of TABOR AVENUE 9:48 p.m. — Robbery, 2000 block of CLAY BANK ROAD 10:55 p.m. — Shots fired, 2800 block of SILVER FOX CIRCLE

Women From Page One been in the community,” Price said. Women officers use less force and less excessive force, according to research cited by the department, and there are fewer complaints and lawsuits involving female officers. “We both have strengths and we both have weaknesses. All women aren’t great at communication and all men aren’t bad at it. Sometimes we just communicate differently. Either way, everyone brings something different to the table, and together we can make real change,” Cantrell said in the statement.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 2 a.m. — Vandalism, 2200 block of GATEWAY COURT 7:23 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 3900 block of BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE 8:51 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1600 block of TRAVION COURT 9:03 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 2200 block of GATEWAY COURT 9:19 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 2200 block of GATEWAY COURT 9:46 a.m. — Forgery, 5000 block of BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE 10:53 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1500 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 10:54 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1300 block of HOLIDAY LANE 11:14 a.m. — Grand theft, 2000 block of ROBIN DRIVE 11:36 a.m. — Brandishing a weapon, TRAVIS BOULEVARD 11:39 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 300 block of PITTMAN ROAD 12:09 p.m. — Battery, 3200 block of RANCHO SOLANO PARKWAY 12:27 p.m. — Sexual assault, 3200 block of FORMBY LANE 12:44 p.m. — Grand theft, 2300 block of COURAGE DRIVE 1:36 p.m. — Grand theft, 1400 block of GATEWAY BOULEVARD 1:39 p.m. — Reckless driver, 1400 block of KENTUCKY STREET 1:48 p.m. — Forgery, 1300 block of COOLIDGE STREET 1:57 p.m. — Trespassing, 3300 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 6:48 p.m. — Shots fired, PECAN CIRCLE 7:01 p.m. — Trespassing, 1400 block of HOLIDAY LANE 7:29 p.m. — Battery, 500 block of ALASKA AVENUE 9:11 p.m. — Shots fired, PALOMINO CIRCLE 9:27 p.m. — Prowler, 3200 block of AVENIDO DEL LAGO WAY 9:48 p.m. — Shots fired, 100 block of DEL PASO COURT 9:50 p.m. — Trespassing, 5100 block of LAKESHORE DRIVE 9:52 p.m. — Shots fired, 300 block of MARIGOLD DRIVE 10:20 p.m. — Robbery, 3700 block of LYON ROAD 10:57 p.m. — Battery, 1900 block of PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

Suisun City TUESDAY, JULY 26 2:47 p.m. — Fraud, 200 block of ELWOOD STREET 3:01 p.m. — Vandalism, 1100 block of KELLOGG STREET 7:39 p.m. — Assault with a deadly weapon, 300 block of CANVASBACK DRIVE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 1:57 p.m. — Indecent exposure, CIVIC CENTER BOULEVARD 2:46 p.m. — Fraud, 4500 block of PETERSEN ROAD 4:45 p.m. — Grand theft, 200 block of BENTON COURT 7:05 p.m. — Assault with a deadly weapon, 400 block of MCFALL COURT 9:30 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1100 block of JEANNE COURT

Cantrell wonders if that is because of the influence of mothers. “What hasn’t been researched is whether the men we’re arresting assault women (officers) less. From a social perspective, are they more likely to do what I ask because they were raised by someone who said, ‘You don’t hit women’ and that lesson is still ingrained in them?” the chief pondered. In 2020, only 9% of Fairfield’s police officers were women. “We started the 30x30 initiative with eight female officers among the ranks of our family of officers. Almost two years on, we have 20 incredibly talented women serving our community,” Cantrell said.

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Ukraine says war for the south progressing, Russia more isolated

Kherson’s border with the Dnipropetrovsk region, Kiev said. Referencing the destruction of bridges in Kherson, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that everything would be rebuilt after the region is recaptured. “We will liberate our entire country with military, diplomatic and all other accessible tools,” he said in a video message. Ukraine has so far lost control of about 20% of its territory, according to Zelenskyy. He repeated his call for more high-precision and heavy weapons from the West to push back the Russians. Ukraine observed its new public holiday of Statehood Day for the first time on Thursday, which is now celebrated in addition to Independence Day on August 24. “Ukraine is an independent, free and indivisible state. And it will be so forever,” Zelen-

skyy said in a video. With the new holiday, which Zelenskyy had set last year, Ukraine is trying to counter Russian claims that it is not a real state at all, but an artificial entity. As its war with Russia enters a sixth month, the Kremlin dismissed as “fake” U.S. figures suggesting that 75,000 Russians have been killed or injured in the war. CNN reported the figure on Wednesday, quoting Democratic lawmaker Elissa Slotkin, who had earlier attended a classified U.S. government briefing on the war. Bill Burns, the head of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, estimated that 15,000 Russians had died so far in Ukraine. Beyond Kherson, fighting was taking place in other parts of Ukraine. Ukrainian forces repelled Russian troops advancing on the towns of Bakhmut and Soledar

in the heavily contested eastern province of Donetsk, the Ukrainian general staff reported via Facebook. The Russian and separatist forces were said to have made some gains at Vershynia, 10 kilometers to the south-east of Bakhmut, while other offensives in the region were pushed back. Russian attacks to the north of Slovyansk have also been beaten off, the report said. Dozens of Ukrainian positions in Donetsk and in the neighboring province of Kharkiv have come under artillery fire and air attack. In the Donetsk region, at least four people were killed by Russian shelling, according to local media reports on Thursday night. At least five people were killed and 26 others injured in a missile attack on the central town of Kropyvnytskyi, Ukrainian media reported, citing the head of the military administration there, Andriy Rajkovich. Civilians were among the injured, he said. At least 15 people, including civilians, were injured in missile attacks in the Kiev region, according to the online newspaper Ukrainska Pravda. Elsewhere, more than 20 missiles were fired from Belarusian territory into Ukraine, striking infrastructure in Vyshhorod to the north of Kiev, and the neighboring province of Chernihiv, according to the Ukrainian air force.

which came within a mile of the base. He served the local community and the world during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and orchestrated missions to evacuate refugees and more from Afghanistan and deliver aid to Ukraine. “You have shown the passion and pride and helped deliver on all promises,” Simmons said to the airmen. “We evacuated the base in under eight hours and that was just an ordinary Wednesday here at Travis. The nation deserves nothing less than your best and you have given it. Give this team the why and watch them go.” Simmons will now work alongside Bibb, who said of his new new right-hand man, “Your leadership and service to these combat-ready warriors and the culture you have built, you have a lot to be proud of. The strength and the relationships you have built have improved the lives of your airmen.”

Bibb leads the 18th Air Force that ensures readiness and sustainment of 36,000 activity duty, Air Force Reserve and civilian airmen at 12 wings and one standalone group. With more than 400 aircraft, the 18th supports the worldwide mission of providing rapid global mobility to America’s armed forces through airlift, refueling and aeromedical evacuation. “When I called him (during the evacuation), I said I need a waiver for everything,” Simmons said of Bibb. “He said, ‘Whatever is needed, I approve.’ Thanks boss.” Salmi has also served as the deputy director for Strategy, Concepts and Assessments, directorate for Logistics (J-4) Joint Staff, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. In this capacity, he led the team of logistics professionals in developing, integrating and assessing critical logistics concepts and requirements in support of ongoing and

future global operations. Salmi received his commission from the United States Air Force Academy in 1998 after earning a bachelor’s degree in political science. He is a graduate of the Air Force’s School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, and was a National Defense Fellow at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. Salmi is also a command pilot with more than 3,000 hours in various aircraft. “He’s the right leader for this base,” Simmons said of Salmi. “I’ve known him for 20 years. He is ready to serve you and help you reach new heights. If I wanted to go to war, that’s the guy I’m taking with me.” Bibb concurred: “He is in the right place at the right time. He is a proud Texan and a proud father. His long list of accomplishments will help him lead you where you need to go.”

Tribune Content Agency KIEV — The Ukrainian military on Thursday nurtured hopes that parts of the south could be retaken, asserting that efforts to dislodge Russian forces were making progress. Kiev’s campaign is focused on recapturing the Kherson region, north of the Crimean Peninsula. Russian forces seized the main city, also called Kherson, days after the invasion began in late February. The Ukrainian military said it successfully struck three bridges over the Dnipro River, making it more difficult for Moscow to supply its troops in the port city. Kiev claimed these forces were being increasingly cut off from other Russian strongholds in Ukraine thanks to such long-range missile attacks. “Russia’s 49th Army, stationed on the west bank of the Dnipro River, now looks highly vulnerable,” British military intelligence added on Thursday, the 155th day of the war. “Its loss would severely undermine Russia’s attempts to paint the occupation as a success,” it said. Ukraine’s general staff said that skirmishes were taking place in the wider Kherson region as both sides position troops and equipment ahead of a potentially far bigger battle. Russia is stepping up counter-attacks along

Travis From Page One U.S. State Departmentsponsored humanitarian relief efforts worldwide. Salmi is responsible for ensuring the readiness and well-being of more than 26,100 active duty, reserve and civilian personnel and their families. “What a special moment this is for my family and myself,” Salmi said. “I feel very fortunate for this opportunity to serve alongside you. You have earned a reputation for excellence as a shining light when the stakes are highest. You have cemented yourselves in charge of rapid mobility.” Nowhere was that response to rapid mobility on display more than in Simmons’ two years at Travis. He oversaw a complete evacuation of aircraft and base personnel during the LNU Lightning Complex Fire,

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A young woman wearing a T-shirt in the colors of Ukrainian national flag inspects destroyed Russian military vehicles displayed on St. Michaels Square in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday.

Patrol From Page One we’ll be able prevent crime from happening instead of responding to incidents after they occur. However, just like any time something new is introduced, there will be a time of adjustment. A few weeks in is a little early to quantify its success – but we’re expecting great things,” Capt. Dan Marshall said in an email response to the Daily Republic. Some of the differences with the new system, compared to the prior policing approach, include: n Intended to prevent crime before it happens rather than responding to crime after it occurs. n Focuses on creating a safe social environment. n Engages residents to determine which criminal activities they are most affected by, creating an accurate law enforce-

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This screenshot shows a map pf the new Fairfield police beat patrol system on the Fairfield city website. ment priority list shaped by the people who live in the area. n Encourages residents to participate with law enforcement in order to keep their own community safe. “In its simplest form, community policing creates a partnership between law enforcement and residents. The more involved law enforcement is with the residents they

are sworn to protect, the more residents can help law enforcement achieve their goals,” the department stated. The goals of the program are: n Residents having a more favorable view of their local police department. n Improved trust between law enforcement and residents. n More accurate infor-

mation from residents regarding criminal activity in their community. n Better understanding of the needs of citizens and their expectations of the police. The new public service area map can be found at www.fairfield. ca.gov/government/citydepartments/police? locale=en.

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Fears From Page A5 weakening demand for housing and lower business investments – as signs that the central bank’s efforts are working. But, he added, it’s getting tougher to calm the economy without sending it into a tailspin. “Our goal is to bring inflation down and have a so-called soft landing, by which I mean a landing that doesn’t require a significant increase in unemployment,” Powell said in a Wednesday news conference. “We understand that’s going to be quite challenging. It’s gotten more challenging in recent months.” Still, most economists expect the U.S. economy to end the year with growth – albeit at a much slower pace than the 5.7% gain it notched last year. Lydia Boussour, lead U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, for example, expects economic growth to slow to 1.9% this year and 1.1% in 2023. “We are expecting the economy to slow quite sharply,” she said. “The key question is: What happens in the second half of the year, and where does that leave the economy?” The GDP report showed that Americans are spending less on goods, particularly on items such as food, beverages and household supplies. However, spending on services, such as travel and dining out, rose modestly in the second quarter. Businesses and households, which are already struggling to deal with soaring prices, say looming economic uncertainty has made it difficult to make long-term plans. Some families are putting off big-ticket purchases, while employers say they are rethinking hiring plans and bracing for a broader pullback in spending. Walmart this week slashed its profit expectations for the year, causing its stock price to drop nearly 9%. The country’s largest retailer, considered a bellwether for the industry, said it will have to mark down products more heavily than

Spread From Page A5 LGBTQ activists and health leaders have been sounding the alarm about monkeypox for weeks, saying they were inadequately prepared and overlooked by public health officials. Now, many state and local officials are joining the call for a better response to the outbreak – especially, efforts to get more vaccines. As of Wednesday, the city health department reported 39 more monkeypox cases, including probable cases and those identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bringing the total number of cases in the city to 281. “We know that this virus impacts everyone equally – but we also know that those in our LGBTQ community are at greater risk right now,” Breed said in a statement.” Many people in our LGBTQ community are scared and frustrated. This local emergency will allow us to continue to support our most at-risk, while also better preparing for what’s to come.” Monkeypox cases have continued to rise since late June in Los Angeles and San Francisco, coinciding with Pride weekends. Los Angeles reported 279 total cases as of Thursday. There are 799 total cases in California and more than 4,600 cases across the U.S., according to the CDC.

expected because higher gas and grocery costs are forcing many consumers to rethink buying patterns. General Motors, meanwhile, reported a 40% drop in quarterly profits and announced plans to curb hiring. Other major employers – including Ford Motor, 7-Eleven and Shopify – are going even further, announcing hundreds, even thousands, of layoffs. However, the labor market is not showing the same signals of deterioration as the rest of the economy and does not indicate that the country is in a recession, despite signs of a slowdown. The unemployment rate remains at a steady 3.6% and job creation is strong, signaling that workers still maintain leverage in a hot labor market. “When it comes to the labor market, it’s definitely sending different signals than what GDP numbers are suggesting,” said Nick Bunker, economist research director at Indeed. “Demand for workers is strong. Hiring

intentions are high.” There are still some strong signs that suggest the job market is edging closer to a downturn. Unemployment claims been trending up in recent weeks, payroll growth is slowing and tech com-

panies have significantly pulled back on hiring. Listings for software developer jobs have fallen 17% in the last four weeks, according to jobs site Indeed. Tech hubs such as San Jose, San Francisco and Seattle have all

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cuts as high as 10%. These companies could be responding to a decrease in consumer demands and a sense of uncertainty about whether they’ll be able to support their current workforce if a recession comes.

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FAIRFIELD — Don Mosley knows that the key to building up the Armijo High School football program “isn’t a sprint to the finish line.” “We have to try and build for years to come,” he said. Mosley had his first full fall season of high school head coaching in 2021. The Royals finished 2-8 overall, 1-4 in the Monticello Empire League,

but Mosley felt that the team was continuing to make progress and that the record didn’t speak for the effort. “The record shows 2-8, but we didn’t play like a 2-8 team,” he said. “We competed with teams to the very end, even the teams that beat us badly. Building on that will be the key for us becoming a playoff team.” Accomplishing that goal would make Mosley many friends on campus. Armijo hasn’t been to the

playoffs in 56 years, the longest such streak in the Sac-Joaquin Section and likely one of the longest stretches in state history. The Royals also have had 15 straight losing seasons and haven’t had a winning campaign since going 6-4 in 2005. Of course, none of that matters to the current coaching staff and players. That’s history. They are hoping to continue an upward trajectory and lay the groundwork for the current and all future

Royals teams. Mosley had 30 varsity players out this week for the start of practice. The team has been working on biomechanics and getting more quick off the line. They’ve also been making the slow adjustment to donning the helmet and pads again in an effort to build momentum heading into the season opener Aug. 19 at El Camino in Sacramento. “We’re showing that Armijo can be competitive and build that mutual

respect with teams in the league,” Mosley said. “We feel we will be competitive and ready to line it up.” Mosley has a strong background of on-thefield experience. He was a reserve offensive lineman at Ole Miss during his collegiate days, having teammates like former San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Patrick Willis and Ravens offensive tackle Michael Oher, of The Blindside movie and book fame. He also played at Tampa, Flori-

da’s famous high school, Hillborough, that produced baseball greats like Dwight Gooden and Gary Sheffield. Mosley has been at Armijo for seven years serving as a special education teacher and resource specialist. He has been part of the football program throughout that time as defensive coordinator and assistant coach before becoming the head man. He believes See Armijo, Page B10

Will Giants be buyers or sellers at the deadline? By Shayna Rubin

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A’s starting pitcher Frankie Montas applauds his teammates during a recent game. Montas could be on

the trade blocks after pitching well for the team after returning from the injured list.

Montas doesn’t want to leave Oakland, but is coveted by all By Joseph Dycus

BAY AREA NEWS GROUP

OAKLAND — Will the Frankie Montas era come to an end? The Dominican fireballer has provided Oakland A’s fans with seven years of impressive four-seam bullets, looping breaking balls and great memories. Since coming back from an early-July injury, Montas has looked adept on the mound as trade rumors swirl around the Coliseum and the A’s home clubhouse. When he toes the rubber, his teammates know their chances of winning rise exponentially. “I see an elite pitcher,” teammate Vimael Machín said of the pitcher with a 3.18 ERA over 19 starts in 2022. “We know that if we score a couple of runs, we might have a chance to win the game.”

There is a good chance that Montas’ win earlier this week will be the last time Oakland’s ace will take the Coliseum mound donning the green and gold. One quick journey to Google’s search engine shows Montas’ name as synonymous with “that great starting pitcher your favorite team should trade for.” If or when Montas is dealt at the Aug. 2 trade deadline, which coincides with a week-long road trip, the 29-year-old is emotionally ready for a Bay Area exit. Back in 2013, Montas had spent the better part of a half-decade in the Boston Red Sox organization. At age 21, he was shocked at the trade that sent him to the White Sox for Jake Peavy, and said he was devastated when he got the news. “I remember my Low-A manager called me down to the

hotel and told me I was traded, and then someone from the White Sox called me and told me the same thing,” Montas remembered. “I was there from 2009 to 2013, so all my friends were there and I knew everyone in the organization. It was tough, but you adjust to it and make new friends.” After getting a cup of lukewarm coffee at the end of 2015 with the White Sox, the Chicago-based team dealt him to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a trade that involved a Splash Brother’s sibling, Trayce Thompson. Less than a year later, a more dispassionate and mature Montas was dealt to the A’s when the Dodgers coveted Rich Hill and Josh Reddick’s services. “That’s the business side of See A’s, Page B10

Sharks to retire icon Marleau’s No. 12 Tribune Content Agency SAN JOSE — Patrick Marleau, the NHL’s alltime leader in games played, will have his No. 12 retired by the San Jose Sharks in an on-ice ceremony prior to the Sharks game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Feb. 25, 2023, the team announced Thursday. Marleau becomes the first Sharks player to have his number retired by the organization. Additional details about the event will be released at a future date, the Sharks said. “As a little boy skating on a frozen pond, my dream was to play in the NHL,” Marleau said in a statement. “Never could I

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Patrick Marleau, who played 21 seasons with San Jose Sharks, announced his retirement in May. have imagined the honor of my jersey hanging in the rafters above the very ice that I played so many of my NHL games on. “I cannot begin to describe the way I feel. I am truly grateful and thankful for this recog-

nition, but also for being able to play in front of the great San Jose Sharks fans for so long. I’ll miss doing so for the rest of my life. Thank you to the Sharks organization, my teammates throughout my career, and especially

the fans for this honor of a lifetime. I can’t wait to see you all on Feb. 25.” “It is only fitting that the first San Jose Sharks player to receive the ultimate franchise recognition of having his number retired is Mr. San Jose Shark himself, Patrick Marleau,” Sharks team president Jonathan Becher said. “Patty symbolizes the Sharks franchise as much as our famous jersey crest and the color teal.“We look forward to celebrating his amazing NHL legacy with Patrick’s family, friends, and his legions of fans, many of whom were in the arena when Patrick first stepped on the ice in San Jose in 1997.”

SAN FRANCISCO — The MLB trade deadline is less than a week away and the San Francisco Giants appear to be leaning toward the buyers’ table despite their precarious place in the standings. Following their seventh straight loss on Wednesday, the Giants made clear to teams calling about impending free agents and AllStars Carlos Rodón and Joc Pederson that they would not be available in potential trades, according to ESPN. The Giants are in striking distance of a postseason berth, but teams have every reason to stay on the line after the club’s worst stretch of the season. If the downward spiral continues in the days before the Aug. 2 trade deadline, San Francisco’s brass may believe the path to the postseason is too difficult and find more value in flipping

veteran players for a haul of prospects. The Giants have a handful of trade chips they can shop at the deadline, some more viable than others. Now with the power to opt out of his contract after the season, Rodón is perhaps the most valuable trade asset to contenders in need of an elite starting pitcher. If he suddenly became available, Rodón would immediately jump to the top of teams’ wish lists. Pederson, Brandon Belt, Wilmer Flores and Dominic Leone are on expiring contracts and could also have the Giants fielding intriguing offers at the deadline. Traces of the dynasty years remain strong in the Giants’ clubhouse despite the front office regime change five years ago. Any Belt trade – on his $18 million qualifying offer – would be more symbolic as it would represent a more See Giants, Page B10

49ers’ WR Aiyuk quickly becoming trusted target By Jerry McDonald BAY AREA NEWS GROUP

SANTA CLARA — It was over in an instant and barely qualified as a skirmish, but one of the most notable moments from the 49ers’ first practice Wednesday involved wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk enjoying some healthy verbal back-and-forth with Fred Warner. Where Aiyuk is concerned, showing a little fire and having a solid first day of practice is a good thing. He’s currently the 49ers’ No. 1 outside receiving option until Deebo Samuel signs a new contract extension. If Aiyuk learned anything from a rocky start at this time a year ago, it’s that he also needs to be good in the meeting

room. And the weight room. And as a blocker. Then, do it all over again, stacking positive days like cordwood. In the vernacular of football, being a “dog” is a sign of respect, acknowledging non-stop effort and a willingness to fight. Being in the doghouse is another thing entirely, and that’s where Aiyuk found himself with coach Kyle Shanahan. It wasn’t exactly purgatory, but Aiyuk expected more than 26 snaps in last year’s season opener against Detroit after being outplayed in training camp by Trent Sherfield. Aiyuk had zero targets in Week 1 and caught just one pass in Week 2. Shanahan and Aiyuk See 49ers, Page B10

B2 Friday, July 29, 2022 — DAILY REPUBLIC

CALENDAR Friday’s TV sports Baseball • MLB, Oakland at Chicago White Sox, NBCSCA, 5 p.m. • MLB, Chicago Cubs at San Francisco, Apple TV+, 7:15 p.m. Basketball • The Tournament, quarterfinal, ESPN, 4 p.m. • The Tournament, quarterfinal, ESPN, 6 p.m. Football • CFL, BC Vs. Saskatchewan, ESPN2, 6 p.m. Golf • DP World, Hero Open, Round 2, GOLF, 4 p.m. • Women’s Scottish Open, Round 2, GOLF, 7 a.m. • PGA, Rocket Mortgage Classic, Round 2, GOLF, Noon. • U.S. Junior Amateur, semifinal, GOLF, 3 p.m.

Scoreboard BASEBALL National League American League East Division W L 67 33 55 44 53 46 50 49 50 50 Central Division W L Minnesota 52 46 Cleveland 50 48 Chicago White Sox 49 49 Detroit 40 60 Kansas City 39 60 West Division W L Houston 65 35 Seattle 54 46 Texas 43 54 L.A. Angels 42 56 OAKLAND 38 63 N.Y. Yankees Toronto Tampa Bay Baltimore Boston

Pct GB .670 — .556 11½ .535 13½ .505 16½ .500 17 Pct GB .531 — .510 2 .500 3 .400 13 .394 13½ Pct GB .650 — .540 11 .443 20½ .429 22 .376 27½

East Division W L Pct 61 37 .622 59 41 .590 52 47 .525 47 52 .475 34 66 .340 Central Division W L Pct Milwaukee 55 44 .556 St. Louis 52 47 .525 Chicago Cubs 40 57 .412 Pittsburgh 40 59 .404 Cincinnati 38 60 .388 West Division W L Pct L.A. Dodgers 65 32 .670 San Diego 55 45 .550 SAN FRANCISCO 48 50 .490 Arizona 45 53 .459 Colorado 45 54 .455 Wednesday’ Games OAKLAND 4, Houston 2 Arizona 5, SAN FRANCISCO 3 Philadelphia 7, Atlanta 2 Detroit 4, San Diego 3 L.A. Angels 4, Kansas City 0 N.Y. Mets Atlanta Philadelphia Miami Washington

GB — 3 9½ 14½ 28

GB — 3 14 15 16½ GB — 11½ 17½ 21 20½

Milwaukee 10, Minnesota 4 Colorado 6, Chicago White Sox 5 L.A. Dodgers 7, Washington 1 Seattle 4, Texas 2 Cincinnati 5, Miami 3 Tampa Bay 6, Baltimore 4 St. Louis 6, Toronto 1 N.Y. Mets 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 Cleveland 7, Boston 6 Thursday’s Games Chicago Cubs at SAN FRAN, (N) Miami 7, Cincinnati 6 Baltimore 3, Tampa Bay 0 Philadelphia 8, Pittsburgh 7 N.Y. Yankees 1, Kansas City 0 Toronto 5, Detroit 3 Boston 4, Cleveland 2 Houston 4, Seattle 2 L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, (N) Texas at L.A. Angels, (N) Friday’s Games OAKLAND at Chicago White Sox, 5:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at SAN FRAN, 7:15 p.m. Baltimore at Cincinnati, 3:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Miami, 3:40 p.m. St. Louis at Washington, 4:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 4:05 p.m. Kansas City at N.Y. Yankees, 4:05 p.m. Detroit at Toronto, 4:07 p.m. Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 4:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Boston, 4:10 p.m. Arizona at Atlanta, 4:20 p.m. Seattle at Houston, 5:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 5:40 p.m. Texas at L.A. Angels, 6:38 p.m. Minnesota at San Diego, 6:40 p.m.

Saturday’s Games OAKLAND at Chicago White Sox, 4:15 p.m. Chicago Cubs at SAN FRAN, 6:05 p.m. Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 10:10 a.m. Kansas City at N.Y. Yankees, 11:05 a.m. Detroit at Toronto, 12:07 p.m. Milwaukee at Boston, 1:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Miami, 3:10 p.m. Baltimore at Cincinnati, 3:40 p.m. Seattle at Houston, 4:10 p.m. St. Louis at Washington, 4:15 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 4:15 p.m. Minnesota at San Diego, 4:15 p.m. Arizona at Atlanta, 4:20 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 5:10 p.m. Texas at L.A. Angels, 6:07 p.m. Sunday’s Games OAKLAND at Chicago White Sox, 11:10 a.m. Chicago Cubs at SAN FRAN, 4:08 p.m. Detroit at Toronto, 9:05 a.m. St. Louis at Washington, 10:35 a.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 10:35 a.m. Kansas City at N.Y. Yankees, 10:35 a.m. Milwaukee at Boston, 10:35 a.m. Arizona at Atlanta, 10:35 a.m. Baltimore at Cincinnati, 10:40 a.m. N.Y. Mets at Miami, 10:40 a.m. Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 10:40 a.m. Seattle at Houston, 11:10 a.m. L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 12:10 p.m. Texas at L.A. Angels, 1:07 p.m. Minnesota at San Diego, 1:10 p.m.

Motor Sports • F1, Hungarian Grand Prix, practice, ESPN2, 7:55 a.m. • NASCAR, Xfinity Qualifying, Pennzoil 150, USA, Noon. Soccer • EPL, Sky Championship, Burnley vs. Huddersfield Town, ESPN2, 11:55 a.m. Softball • A.U., Team Chiester vs. Team Eberle, ESPN2, 4 p.m.

Saturday’s TV sports Baseball • MLB, Minnesota at San Diego, 2, 40, 4 p.m. • MLB, Oakland at Chicago White Sox, NBCSCA, 4 p.m. • MLB, Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants, NBCSBA, 6 p.m. Basketball • WNBA, Seattle vs. Washington, ESPN, 9 a.m. • Big3 Basketball, 5, 13, 10 a.m. • The Tournament, semifinal, ESPN, 1 p.m. • The Tournament, semifinal, ESPN, 3 p.m. Football • CFL, Winnipeg vs. Calgary, ESPN2, 4 p.m. Golf • DP World, Hero Open, Round 3, GOLF, 3 a.m. • Women’s Scottish Open, Round 3, GOLF, 5:30 a.m. • PGA, Rocket Mortgage Classic, Round 3, GOLF, 10 a.m. • PGA, Rocket Mortgage Classic, Round 3, 5, 13, Noon. • U.S. Junior Championship, GOLF, 3 p.m. Horse Racing • Vanderbilt Handicap and Jim Dandy Stakes, 2, 40, 1:30 p.m. Lacrosse • PLL, Archers vs. Atlas, ESPN, 11a.m. • AU, Team Moreno vs. Team Apuzzo, ESPN2, 1 p.m. Motor Sports • F1, Hungarian Grand Prix, practice, ESPN2, 3:55 a.m. • NASCAR, Cup Series, qualifying, Verizon 200, USA, 6:30 a.m. • F1, Hungarian Grand Prix, qualifying, ESPN2, 6:55 a.m. • IndyCar, Gallagher Grand Prix, 3, 9:30 a.m. • Pennzoil 150 at The Brickyard, Xfinity Race, 3, 12:30 p.m. Soccer • MLS, Portland vs. Minnesota, 7, 10, Noon. • MLS, San Jose vs. Real Salt Lake, NBCSCA, 7 p.m. Softball • High School All-American Game, ESPN2, 7 p.m. Track and Field • ATL Track and Field, ESPN2, 8:30 a.m. Ultimate Fighting • UFC 277, Pena vs. Nunes 2, 7, 10, 5 p.m. • UFC 277, preliminaries, ESPN, 5 p.m.

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Sacramento Republic FC goalkeeper Danny Vitiello celebrates with teammates after beating Sporting Kansas

City in overtime and penalty kicks at the U.S. Open Cup semifinal soccer match at Heart Health Park, Wednesday.

Sac Republic on an amazing run to final match of US Open Cup By Cameron Salerno THE SACRAMENTO BEE

SACRAMENTO — Sacramento Republic’s dream for a championship is alive thanks to the sure hands of Danny Vitiello and right leg of Rodrigo Lopez. Sacramento beat Sporting Kansas City 5-4 in penalty kicks on Wednesday night to advance to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup final. Vitiello saved Kansas City’s fifth kick and Lopez went right to send Sacramento to the championship. Sacramento Republic is the first United League Soccer Championship team to reach the Open Cup final since 2008, when Charleston Battery made it that far. “It’s what happens all around the world,” Sporting Kansas City coach Peter Vermes said after the game. “I don’t know why it would be different here in the United States. It’s not the first

time a lower-division team has played and made it into a final. It’s normal. It happens around the world. This is why this cup is such a great competition. I think it’s an awesome competition, personally speaking. I’ve always thought it was. I loved playing in it as a player and I love coaching in it. Congratulations to Sacramento. They played hard. They fought for everything. They were throwing their bodies around. They were blocking shots. They worked really hard in the game so congratulations to them.” The Quails will face Orlando City SC Sept. 7 in the championship game. Tickets for the game in Sunshine State are set to go on sale Friday. Orlando City is making their first US Open Cup finals appearance. They beat the New York Red Bulls 5-1 earlier in the evening Wednesday. This

is the second time Orlando has competed in a championship game. Orlando finished second at the MLS is Back Tournament in 2020 at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando. The five goals scored by Orlando is the most they have scored all season and the most they have scored since scoring five against the San Jose Earthquakes last June. “The importance of the game goes beyond taking the club to another final, which is super for our fans and what we’re achieving means for the city,” Orlando City SC coach Oscar Pareja said in a news release. “We’re working hard, the boys are doing a lot in trying to be more polished on the finishing, creating more sequences and volume (in the attack). Today is a great reward for them. We’ll keep our heads in the right place, try to be

more consistent and score those goals that will give us points. Tonight we want to enjoy this great moment for our fans and for our club, taking the club to a second final, and hopefully we can give them this trophy.” Orlando became an MLS franchise in 2015. They became the 21st franchise in the league. The club’s first MLS came against New York, the team they beat in the US Open Cup semifinals. This season in MLS play, Ercan Kara leads Orlando in scoring with seven goals. Facundo Torres has scored four goals and Alexandre Pato has three. On the route to the championship game, Sacramento has knocked off three MLS teams in the San Jose Earthquakes, Los Angeles Galaxy and Kansas City. The Quails will look to make it a fourth in September.

Bucs’ new center injures knee at practice, gets carted off field Yankees pick up Royals outfielder Tribune Content Agency

TAMPA, Fla. — The first free agent the Bucs signed after Tom Brady ended his retirement was center Ryan Jensen. It wasn’t a coincidence. Brady is very particular about the player who snaps him the football and keeping Jensen was a big priority. The 31-year-old is coming off his first Pro Bowl selection and signed a three-year, $39 million contract with $26.5 million guaranteed one day after Brady announced he was returning to the Bucs. But on Thursday, Jensen sustained a left knee injury in the final period of practice during a two-minute drill. Jensen had to be carted off the field with a trainer holding his knee and ankle in place as teammates gathered around to shake his hand and wish him well. Neither coach Todd

Bowles nor general manager Jason Licht had any immediate updates on Jensen’s condition after practice, but their tones indicated the injury could be serious. “Right now, we feel terrible for Jensen,” Licht said. “Don’t have any update on that. We won’t for some time. We have some tests you have to wait a couple days before you can get them. You have to wait for swelling and things like that to go down.” Bucs players are in shorts and helmets with limited contact until Monday. Bowles talked about players needing to take care of each other but said he wasn’t sure how the injury occurred. “It’s unfortunate right now because there was nothing fancy going on in there,” he said. “We’ve got to look at the tape and see what happened but it didn’t look like anything as far as how it happened.”

Tribune Content Agency NEW YORK — The Yankees were expecting to see Andrew Benintendi on Thursday, they just weren’t expecting to see the All-Star outfielder in their clubhouse. The Yankees announced they had acquired Benintendi in a deal with Kansas City. The Royals, coincidentally, will be in the Bronx for a four-game series beginning Thursday night. ESPN first reported the deal, which sends three minor league pitchers back to Kansas City, on the heels of the Yankees being swept by the Mets in the Subway Series. The Yankees have now gone 14-15 in their last 29 games. The 28-year old Benintendi is slashing .321/.389/.399 with three home runs this season. The left-handed hitter made his first All-Star Game appearance this season and is scheduled to become a free agent after

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Andrew Benintendi of the Royals races home to score on a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning against the Giants in June. the season. The 2021 Gold Glove Award winner, Benintendi has made 89 starts in left field this year and has not made an error in 164 total chances. His 40 outfield assists since 2017 are tied for the fourth-most in the Majors in that span. Over seven major league seasons with the Red Sox (2016-20) and Royals (2021-22), he has batted .280 with 71 home runs and 65 stolen bases

in 712 career games. He has hit .324/.410/.491 with 45 doubles, nine triples, 14 home runs with runners in scoring position. Benintendi also has the playoff experience the Yankees hope will make a difference. He has made the postseason three times with the Red Sox, including winning a World Series. He hit .272/.322/.407 with two home runs and nine RBI in 21 career postseason

games. In 2018, he started 13 of 14 playoff games for the Red Sox during their World Series run. The Royals were initially seeking top prospects for Benintendi. The price came down somewhat, however, after it was revealed that Benintendi was not vaccinated against the coronavirus at the time the Royals were headed to Toronto and he therefore could not enter Canada. The Yankees have one more series in Toronto in the regular season and there is a chance that they could have to go to Canada for the playoffs. The Yankees have been interested in adding a left-handed outfield bat to take over for the struggling Joey Gallo, who they got at last year’s trade deadline. Gallo is hitting .161/.285/.343 with 12 home runs and 24 RBIs in 230 at-bats this season. He did not play in the Yankees’ loss to the Mets Wednesday night.

Opinion CALMATTERS COMMENTARY

Newsom’s new gun control bill just a stunt

enate Bill 1327 has to be one of the strangest pieces of legislation to ever be passed by the California Legislature and signed into law. The brainchild of Gov. Gavin Newsom and modeled after an anti-abortion law enacted a year ago in Texas, the measure he signed last week would, at least on paper, subject manufacturers of unlawful firearms to steep civil damages. The Texas law allows private citizens to sue a provider, patient or anyone involved in an abortion before six weeks of gestation. The new California Dan Walters law would sanction private party suits against arms makers for selling what California defines as “assault weapons,” plus “ghost guns” that are assembled from parts without serial numbers. “Texas and [Gov.] Greg Abbott and their Republican leadership, if they’re going to use this framework to put women’s lives at risk, we’re going to use it to save people’s lives here in the state of California,” Newsom declared. In that sense, SB 1327 is just a political stunt, a piece of Newsom’s very obvious campaign to raise his national political standing by taking potshots at Texas and Florida and their Republican governors, rather than serious policymaking. As he was signing the bill in Los Angeles last Friday, three Texas newspapers were publishing ads taken out by Newsom’s reelection campaign sniping at Abbott for restricting abortion while not reducing gun violence – a little gesture to help Abbott’s Democratic challenger, former Congressman Beto O’Rourke, as well as garner some more national media attention for Newsom. The conclusion that SB 1327 is merely a publicity stunt is bolstered by the details of the legislation itself. First of all, SB 1327 would self-destruct if the Texas Supreme Court or the U.S. Supreme Court invalidates the Texas law. Secondly, there is very little chance that there would be a successful lawsuit. The firearms that are specifically targeted by the legislation are already illegal under California law and the major arms makers that Newsom implies would be punished take great pains not to sell the prohibited products. Makers of black market “ghost guns” could be sued – but only if one could find them, and even if they were identified, they are not likely to be wealthy enough to attract the attention of a fee-motivated attorney. Various elements of the bill try to make it impossible for anyone sued to mount a defense, including one passage that would require damages – at least $10,000 per gun – to be awarded even if a judge declared the law to be invalid. And if the lawsuit provisions of SB 1327 are declared unconstitutional, the measure would substitute civil penalties instead. Finally, a federal law – rightly or wrongly – protects firearms manufacturers from liability suits. The bill is so obviously drafted as a political gesture that the American Civil Liberties Union opposed it for using the “flawed logic” of the Texas statute. “We believe it is a serious misstep to further entrench that flawed logic,” the organization said when the bill was going through the legislative process. “In doing so, California will be promoting a legal end-run that can be used by any state to deny people an effective means to have their constitutional rights protected by the courts. This will continue to be replicated in states across the country – and with California’s endorsement.” Gun control is a serious subject involving a specific right to bear arms in the Constitution, one that the Supreme Court has recently bolstered in a way that Newsom dislikes. It deserves thoughtful political discourse, not interstate political oneupsmanship.

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California wants to help me buy a house; here’s why that’s a bad idea Thomas Irwin

SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POST

t this point, few people would dispute the idea that California has a severe housing crisis. With more buyers than available supply, the median home price is $898,000. Rent for a three-bedroom house is more than $3,000 a month. Many families like mine – hoping to stop renting and buy our first home – are feeling desperate. It was tempting to celebrate news late last month that the state legislature had passed a budget that included half a billion dollars for a program providing down-payment assistance for first-time home buyers. But the wellintentioned legislation, as is so often the case with policies throwing money at problems, may end up doing more harm than good. The “California Dream for All Program” would lend qualified middleclass Californians up to 17% of a home’s value for their down payment. Sounds good. If my family were lucky enough to be one of those funded through the program, it theoretically could provide just enough assistance to help us break into the housing market. The more likely scenario: With more money in the real estate market but not enough houses, prices will rise. The down-payment help would enable my family bid on a house, but we’d be in no position to compete with anyone who wants to outbid us. And that’s exactly what happens when there aren’t enough houses available. The big winners of subsidies will ultimately be existing homeowners, who will naturally seek the best price. That’s a crushing realization for my wife and me. We live in East Los Angeles and have spent the past four years saving as much as possible to enter the housing market. We’re both

college-educated and work nonprofit jobs that, while not highly lucrative, would have provided enough for a modest home just a decade ago. But it seems no matter how much we save, prices steadily climb beyond our budget. In March, the California Department of Housing and Community Development said 2.5 million new homes would need to be built by 2030 to address a housing shortfall that has been half a century in the making. Over that span, ever-tightening zoning regulations have choked off housing options for countless middleclass families. Townhouses, duplexes and small apartment buildings are widely banned – including on 75% of residential land in Los Angeles and 94% in San Jose. State lawmakers periodically try to attack the problem at its root, but ambitious bills that would address the supply problem have repeatedly died in Sacramento at the hands of politicians fearing retribution from not-in-my-backyard voters. Hence the politically safer but financially dubious move to subsidize down payments for first-time home buyers. To assess the prospects of success for the California Dream for All fund, consider the effect of a homeowner subsidy already in effect. Research on the mortgage interest deduction shows that subsidizing homeowner’s mortgages pushes up the cost of housing because buyers can afford to pay more for their houses. The deduction does not make homeownership more accessible; it often prices lower-income buyers out of the market, while better-off homeowners disproportionately use the benefit simply to buy larger homes. If government is going to subsidize anyone’s housing, it should be those most urgently in need. In California right now, 160,000 people are living

without a home, and an additional 1.5 million low-income renters spend over half their income on rent. Renters stretched to paying 50% of their income on rent are unlikely ever to afford to buy a home, even with homeownership subsidies. As much as I’d enjoy government assistance in buying a house, I’m under no illusion that my predicament is as dire as that of someone struggling to keep a roof over their head. Instead of inviting higher housing prices by subsidizing first-time home buyers in California, lawmakers could steel themselves against NIMBY (not in my backyard) resistance and reform at least some zoning laws. A California bill now under consideration would remove parking minimums across the state (requiring a certain number of parking spots is a common way for localities to block construction of denser housing). In 2019, San Diego dropped its parking requirements in areas near transit stops, and saw housing construction more than quadruple. Another bill would legalize housing in commercial corridors. Evidence from Minneapolis shows that such a move produces more housing and helps bring down prices. I would love to buy a house, but I would prefer to do it without taking resources that could go to those truly in need. Providing financial assistance to first-time home buyers does nothing to produce more new houses – and building more houses, not just making existing ones more expensive, is the only way California can solve its housing problem. Thomas Irwin works for a nonprofit in Los Angeles focused on economic development and is a member of the Southern California Association of Government’s Housing Leadership Academy.

COMMENTARY

The end of German illusions about energy from Russia James K irchick

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ussia’s state-controlled gas provider, Gazprom, has just announced that it is cutting down to 20% of capacity the amount of natural gas it delivers to Germany through the main pipeline connecting both countries. Whatever pretext Moscow might offer for the move, the real reason is clear to all: Russia is retaliating for E.U. sanctions levied because of its war against Ukraine. “Russia is blackmailing us,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen complained. “Russia is using energy as a weapon.” Von der Leyen made her announcement as if it were news. But it’s not - not to anyone who’s been paying attention over the past two decades. Using energy as a political weapon is hardly a novel tactic for Russian President Vladimir Putin. That Europe faces an energy crisis because of Russian energy blackmail, then, is just as predictable as Russia’s atrocious conduct in its war on Ukraine. It did not have to be this way. Led by the continent’s biggest and richest power, Germany, Europe had plenty of time to avoid the unenviable predicament in which it now finds itself. The European energy dilemma is the result of three interrelated illusions: that dependence on Russian gas was worth whatever (minor) risks it entailed, that the supplier of that gas was a partner rather than an adversary, and that conventional war on the continent was a thing of the past. For years, German politicians routinely deflected criticism of Nord Stream by stating that their hands were tied. The pipeline was a “commercial project,” they insisted, over which the German government exercised no control. But increasing European dependence on Russian gas at the

expense of other sources has always entailed a political dimension, especially in Germany. No one forced Berlin to shutter its nuclear energy sector in a fit of characteristically German panic in the aftermath of the 2011 Fukushima disaster. Unlike the island nation of Japan, Germany sits in the middle of a continent, safe from the earthquake-induced tsunamis of the sort that destroyed the Fukushima plant. Thanks to then-Chancellor Angela Merkel’s hasty decision to phase out nuclear energy by the end of 2022, by the time Putin decided to wage energy war against Europe, Germany was even more addicted to Russian gas. Belying the excuse that Nord Stream 2 exists beyond the reach of politics, the German political establishment fell under the spell of another illusion, which was that the project represented the apotheosis of Russia’s integration with the West. A mere week after Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula in 2014, the chief executive of German industrial giant Siemens visited Moscow, where he spoke of the first armed seizure of territory on European soil since World War II as mere “short-term turbulence” in an otherwise constructive relationship. A few months later, then-Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier traveled to Yekaterinburg, Russia, to endorse an “economic-political” partnership between Moscow and the European Union. Plans for a second Nord Stream pipeline proceeded despite the threat of sanctions from the Trump administration. Last February, nearly 80 years after his country’s invasion of the Soviet Union, Steinmeier (now Germany’s president) defended Nord Stream 2 as “one of the last bridges between Russia and Europe,” imbuing the enterprise with the moral gravity Germany usually reserves for initiatives related to postwar reconciliation.

Only after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was the pipeline put on hold. Europe would not be facing an energy crisis today had more of its leaders seen through the third and final illusion, that of a continent blessed with perpetual peace. Putin’s belief that he could subjugate Ukraine - the precipitating cause of the imminent energy crisis - owes a great deal to Western Europe’s lackluster military support for its embattled neighbor as well as its own anemic defense outlays. NATO’s refusal, at the behest of France and Germany, to provide Georgia and Ukraine with pathways to membership in 2008 sent Putin a green light to invade both countries. The decrepit state of European militaries, Germany’s in particular, similarly signaled a lack of seriousness about defending the continent from Russian predation. Western European leaders were warned repeatedly as to the nature of their illusions, no more forcefully than by Eastern Europeans. As early as 2006, Poland’s defense minister compared Nord Stream to the 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which infamously divided the nations of Eastern Europe between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. Three years later, in response to the Obama administration’s ill-fated “reset” with Moscow, a group of distinguished Central and Eastern European statesmen issued an open letter, declaring that “Russia is back as a revisionist power pursuing a 19th-century agenda with 21st-century tactics and methods.” Their admonitions went unheeded. If Germans find themselves shivering more than usual this winter, they have no one to blame but themselves. James Kirchick is a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and author of “The End of Europe: Dictators, Demagogues, and the Coming Dark Age.”

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shares meaning of life The Washington Post What is left to ask Norman Lear? The living legend of television has spent his life doling out lessons, so when granted the opportunity to converse with him via email ahead of his 100th birthday, what was there to ask? Does he know the meaning of life? “Yes, the meaning of life can be expressed in one word: tomorrow.” What advice does he have that stand out above the rest? “There are two little words we don’t pay enough attention to: over and next. When something is over, it is over and we are on to next. Between those words, we live in the moment, make the most of them.” Does he consider a hot dog to be a sandwich? “I consider a hot dog to be a personal delight.” His birthday was Wednesday. He planned to spend it in Vermont “at what I call our Yiddish Hyannis Port with all my kids and grandkids. At the moment, I feel like I could do a second 100.” A second hundred would certainly be welcome. At the very least, as actress Rita Moreno suggests, when asked this week to talk about Lear’s milestone birthday, “I wish there was a way that they could make copies of him. Wouldn’t that be marvelous? . . . What a super, super addition to the human race he is.” Or, as his longtime friend Mel Brooks put it, via email: “Norman has so much to give us, I don’t think 100 is nearly enough.” By all accounts, he is one of the most important figures in modern pop culture – so much so that by now, you probably already know everything you should about Norman Lear. You probably know of his tremendously prolific spell creating and producing some of the most vital TV sitcoms in the 1970s such as “All in the Family,” “Maude,” “Good Times,” “The Jeffersons,” “One Day at a Time” and “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.” And you’re probably familiar with the fact that he and his colleagues received praise for addressing hot-button issues in those shows, from racism to abortion, using humor and the humanity of his characters to expose and explore what he considered the “the foolishness of the human condition.” Not to mention the fact, as Moreno points out, that he would often have the very targets of his criticism “laughing their asses off.” “I have no idea how he did it,” she adds. You’ve no doubt heard of his political activism, which spread far beyond the humanistic messages baked into his shows. In 1981, he founded People for

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Norman Lear in Los Angeles in 2017, the year became a Kennedy Center Honoree. the American Way, a nonprofit that challenged the agenda of the Moral Majority and eventually became a political action committee. In 2004, he founded Declare Yourself, a campaign to urge young people to vote. He remains a true believer that the best of the country’s citizens will save it, should it need saving. “America has never been in more need of it’s solid, caring citizens,” Lear says. “At 100, we are a long way from the America I believe I was born into. I don’t want to wake up in the morning without hope so I have the faith that enough caring, sensible Americans are fully dedicated to the rights the constitution guarantees us all and will find their way.” To summarize Lear’s 100 years is a nearly impossible task, but Rich West, a professor of family communication at Emerson College who has taught a course on Lear’s career, offers a thoughtful framing, calling Lear “an electronic therapist.” His shows “forced people to confront their own values, their own prejudices, their own beliefs. And really, therapists are the ones that facilitate that.” “He was committed, unabashedly, to putting these provocative topics on television,” West says, citing “Maude’s Dilemma,” a two-part episode of “Maude” finding Bea

Arthur’s Maude Findlay contemplating – and ultimately getting – an abortion. The highly controversial episode aired two months before the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision. And that’s just one of the many, many times Lear’s sitcoms grappled with difficult topics. “You think of rape and you think of mental health and you think of inflation, you think of alcoholism, you think of domestic violence and poverty. And guess what? All of those are resonating today in 2022,” West says. “That’s why I believe he’s an icon. It’s not because of what he wrote, but because his themes are sustained today. And we have conversations today about the same things that he was writing about in the 1970s.” His shows “made you feel uncomfortable. They made you feel confused. They made you feel happy and sad. But they always prompted some reflection long past the credits of the show, if you were willing to go there,” adds West. “And I think that’s where the critical part of his influence is.” Justina Machado, who starred as Penelope Alvarez in the 2017 Netflix reboot of “One Day at a Time,” which Lear executive-produced, calls him as “an American hero,” “a true friend” and a “genius.” “Getting See Lear, Page B5

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tion. Sitting South on this deal was Algernon Smythe, partnering his fiancee, Annalise Corbyn-Griffiths. By the way, continued the SLM, the name Algernon came from the French “aux gernons,” meaning “with mustaches,” and Algernon sported a particularly fine one. Since two diamonds was gameforcing, Algernon settled for three no-trump, wishing he were sure Annalise would treat four no-trump as quantitative, not as Roman Key Card Blackwood for clubs. However, when Annalise judged well to continue with four diamonds, Algernon bid what he thought he could make. After the dummy was tabled, Algernon said, “Four diamonds was a beautiful bid, partner.” A lesser player would have won the spade lead and immediately knocked out the club ace, but then East could have switched to a heart, putting South on a guess. Thinking the diamonds LEARN ABOUT ONE SUIT were solid, he would rise with the heart ace and go down because of the 5-1 TO GUIDE ANOTHER diamond break. It had been a beautiful summer’s Algernon saw the right answer. At day, but as the sun was sinking into the trick two, he cashed the diamond western sky, the bridge club was filling queen. Then he played a diamond to his up with players for the evening’s king. Seeing the bad break, he knew duplicate. that he needed the heart finesse for his The Senior Life Master was sitting twelfth trick. in the lounge with his partner. He said, “My hero!” cooed Annalise. “The true mark of the bridge expert is that he allows for the worst distribuCOPYRIGHT: 2022, UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE

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Lear From Page B4 to know Norman and working with him is a highlight of my life and my career,” Machado says via email. Brent Miller, the president of production for Lear’s Act III Productions, calls him a “mentor in life and career,” “a friend,” “a partner” and a “daily inspiration.” Moreno, who turned 90 last year, co-starred in the updated “One Day at a Time.” She and Lear have become close friends; they like to cut

the camera can be found on the mod listing. Some modders have started taking requests from interested players. NexusMods user NorskPL, for example, created retextures of the “Stray” cat matching specifications shared by fellow users, and created a beginner’s tutorial for anyone interested in making their own cat mod. Another NexusMods user, Hacktix, uploaded skins of Sushi, Lilly, Luna and Buffy (all cats) in response to commissions from users. For players looking for something more offbeat, there are also modifications that turn the nameless “Stray” hero into an adorable puppy, or the lasagna-loving cartoon cat Garfield. One mod transforms Carl “CJ” Johnson, the protagonist of “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas,” into a terrifying but nonetheless playable cat. There are also mods that add quality-oflife improvements to “Stray,” such as button remapping, higher graphics settings, localizing the game’s language into Thai and a very rudimentary split screen multiplayer mode. You can even modify the six badges in the game into pride pins. “Stray,” released to near-unanimous praise from critics and fans, nails the feeling of being a cat – an unusual selling point for a video game. With its growing popularity, expect to see even more mods in the future, bringing all sorts of cute cat characters to virtual life.

up in public appearances, pretending like they are lovers having a spat. It makes her laugh. “It’s incredible because to some extent, he’s never changed in the most important ways,” she says. “You know, his politics have not changed. If anything, they might have gotten maybe just a touch more radical. But, you know, they were already radical in the first place.” Is he a genius? “The only reason I haven’t used the word is that I’m sure everybody is using it. It would be nice to be a little bit original,” Moreno says. “His sense of humor is divine.”

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Tomson Cabinetry Hiring Estimator/Admin - Have knowledge or will train, pay based on knowledge of drawings, ability to read plans, Qualifications – High School or equivalent, work well with others, self-motivated, Pay based on knowledge of trade, includes IRA, Health insurance and paid holidays. Apply in person @1401 W Texas Street, back of the building, 707-4281647

Tomson Cabinetry is looking for someone with experience or wants to learn a trade building and/or installing cabinetry. Knowledge of 32mm European style cabinetry helpful, read a tape measure, ability to operate tools safely, be able to lift up to 75 lbs safely, Qualifications – High School or equivalent, work well with others, self-motivated, clean driving record, Pay based on knowledge of trade, includes IRA, Health insurance and paid holidays. Apply in person @1401 W Texas Street, back of the building, 707-4281647

0509 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

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0509 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES Offer your home improvement expertise & services in Solano County's largest circulated newspaper. Achieve great results by advertising in Service Source Call M-F, 9am-5pm (707) 427-6922 Up to $15,000.00 of GUARANTEED Life Insurance! No medical exam or health questions. Cash to help pay funeral and other final expenses.Call Physicians Life Insurance Company- 866-6040688 or visit www.Life55plus.info/d ailyrep

0629 FIREWOOD Informational: A cord of wood shall measure 4x4x8 and be accompanied by a receipt. Please report any discrepancies to: The Department of Agricultural / Weights and Measures at (707) 784-1310

0631 FURN. & HSHLD. GOODS GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-707-7160674 The Generac PWRcell, a solar plus battery storage system. SAVE money, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home. Full installation services available. $0 Down financing Option. Request a FREE, no obligation, quote today. Call 1-844-9232348

0633 GIVEAWAYS Disclaimer: GIVEAWAYS is FREE advertising for merchandise being given away by the advertiser (not for businesses, services or promotional use). Limited to 1 ad of like item(s) per customer in a 60 day period. 4 line max. for all ads. Ads are published for 3 consecutive days in the Daily Republic, 1 time in Friday's Tailwind.

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0677 PETS & SUPPLIES

0808 PICKUPS, 2WD

Purebred French Bulldogs.

•12 weeks old •AKC Registered •All shots. •5 Females •4 Males

707-344-5543 ask for Frank.

2007 Toyota Tacoma Crew Cab Prerunner SR5. A/T, all pwr., V-6, super clean & smog. $13,900 obo DLR #42203. (707)2806816 Quinterosautos ales.com

0811 SUVS - 4WD

YORKIES, AKC

Born 06/06/2022 Papers & 1st shots, dew claws & tails docked. Available 8/01. Call 209-429-9532 must leave message, will call back.

2001 Chevy Tahoe LS. Seats 8, V-8, A/T, 4X4, 165k mi., $6,900 obo. DLR #42203. (707)280-6816 Quin terosautosales.com

0808 PICKUPS, 2WD

0819 CHEVROLET

2004 Ford F-150 XCab. sm. V8, 4.6L, A/T, all pwr., A/C, smog. $7,900 obo. DLR #42203. (707)2806816 Quinterosauto sales.com

2010 Cabot LS. A/T, A/C, great on gas! 127k mi., $4,900 + fees. DLR #42203. (707)280-6816 Quin terosautosales.com

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0827 HONDA

2008 Accord LX-P. 4 cyl., A/T, 217k mi., $6,900 obo. DLR #42203. (707)2806816 Quinterosautos ales.com

0838 MERCEDES BENZ

2011 E-350 Sport. 188k mi., blk., lthr. $8,800 DLR #42203. (707)280-6816 Quin terosautosales.com

0639 LAWN & GARDEN Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-888652-3798

0640 MEDICAL EQUIP. & SUPPLIES 2 Inogen portable oxygen concentrators. $700.00 ea. Good cond. Extra batt. Tbl. for house. Car charger. 707-422-8460

Slightly used wheelchair. $100.00 Good cond. Call 707-422-8460

0641 MISC. FOR SALE OR TRADE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS PAPA MURPHY'S TAKE N BAKE PIZZA LOCATED AT 360 Sanandreas St, Fairfield, CA, 94533 Solano. Mailing Address 360 Sanandreas St, Fairfield, CA, 94533 ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Hamblin Pizza Products LLC CA. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Lucas Hamblin, Manager IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION July 24, 2027. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: July 25, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022001268 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00056749 Published: July 29 Aug. 5, 12, 19, 2022

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS VIBRAS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS GETTA ISLAND

LOCATED AT 232 E A ST, Dixon CA 95620 Solano. Mailing Address 232 E A ST, Dixon CA 95620. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Vibras LLC CA. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/10/2021. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Margarita Herrera G 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 June 30, 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: July 1, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022001133 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00056299 Published: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022

LOCATED AT 800 Maine St, Vallejo CA 94590 Solano. Mailing Address 800 Main St, Vallejo CA 94590. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Getta Island, LLC CA. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Deven Hoover 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 July 18, 2027. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: July 19, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022001238 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00056609 Published: July 22, 29 Aug. 5, 12, 2022

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Classifieds: 707-427-6936 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Code #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the undersigned, SmartStop Self Storage located at 2998 Rockville Rd. Fairfield, CA 94534 will sell at public auction by competitive bidding the personal property of: D034-Frank Gonzaga E097-Todd Illies G007-Tiffany Hodges G017-Tessa Hudson G028-Bouchard, Ashley G078-Jackie Nakapaahu Property to be sold: household goods, furniture, appliances, clothes, toys, boxes & contents. Auctioneer Company www.selfstorageauction.com The Sale will end at 10:00 AM, August 17, 2022. The run dates are 7/29/2022 and 8/5/2022. Goods must be paid in cash at site and removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. 7/29, 8/5/22 CNS-3609303# THE DAILY REPUBLIC DR#00056738 Published: July 29, Aug. 5, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS POPE PACKAGING USA LOCATED AT 1060 Aviator Drive Vacaville, CA 95688. Mailing Address 1060 Aviator Drive Vacaville, CA 95688. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Fulton Denver Company CO Vacaville 95688. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business n a m e o r n a m e s l i s t ed a b o v e o n 07/01/2022. 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/ Errett Schuler 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 July 24, 2027. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: July 25, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022001265 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00056731 Published: July 29 Aug. 5, 12, 19, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ALSCO LOCATED AT 3391 Lanatt Street Sacramento, CA 95819. Mailing Address 505 East 200 South Salt Lake City. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Alsco Inc. (Doing business in California as "Steiner Corporation") NV Salt Lake City 84102. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/01/2001. 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/ Shanda Maple, Secretary 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 June 16, 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: June 17, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022001060 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00056317 Published: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF: SIRIPORN SARAH GOODWIN CASE NUMBER FCS058345 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Siriporn Sarah Goodwin filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Siriporn Sarah Goodwin Proposed Name: a. Sarah Siriporn Goodwin 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 OF HEARING Date: AUG. 26, 2022; Time: 9:00 am; Dept: 4; Rm: 305 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County of Solano 580 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 Civil 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: Daily Republic Please file proof of newspaper publication at least 5 business days before hearing (newspaper does not file w/ court) zoom ok. zoom invite will be emailed 1-2 days before hearing Date: JUN 20, 2022 /s/ Bradley E. Nelson Judge of the Superior Court FILED: JUL 08, 2022 DR#00056608 Published: July 22, 29 Aug. 5, 12, 2022

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NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to California Civil Code §1988 and Government Code §6066, the personal property of LeRoy Thomas Pryor, having been abandoned, shall be auctioned and sold to the highest bidder, for cash, at 1969 New Jersey Street Fairfield, CA 94533 on August 9, 2022 from 8:00 am – 9:00 am. DR#00056458 Published: July 27, 29, 31, Aug. 1, 3, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS RICHMERICA REALTY & FINANCIAL, ALLEN MILS COMPANY

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS A.O.K.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS METER ME

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS GET LINKD

LOCATED AT 113 Bayside Tr, Vallejo CA 94591 Solano. Mailing Address 113 Bayside Tr, Vallejo CA 94591. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Lolita G. Lim 113 Bayside Tr Vallejo, 94591. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Lolita Lim 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 July 11, 2027. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: July 12, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022001193 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00056499 Published: July 15, 22, 29 Aug. 5, 2022

LOCATED AT 120 Lawrence St, Fairfield California. Mailing Address 230 Lawrence St, Fairfield. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Akeem King 230 Lawrence St Fairfield, 94533. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Akeem O. King 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 July 10, 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: July 11, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022001184 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00056490 Published: July 15, 22, 29 Aug. 5, 2022

LOCATED AT 4160 Suisun Valley Road, E-101, Fairfield, CA 94534 Solano. Mailing Address 4160 Suisun Valley Road, E101, Fairfield, CA 94534. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Lamarr, Inc. DE. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Linda Tenenbaum Admin 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 July 18, 2027. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: July 19, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022001239 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00056615 Published: July 22, 29 Aug. 5, 12, 2022

LOCATED AT 1333 Phillip Way, Suisun City, CA 94585 Solano. Mailing Address 1333 Phillip Way, Suisun City, CA, 94585. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Jody Dickerson 1333 Phillip Way, Suisun City, 94585. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jody Dickerson 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 July 14, 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: July 15, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022001225 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00056621 Published: July 22, 29 Aug. 5, 12, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS CALIFORNIA STANDARDS INC, DBS: UNITED REALTY GROUP

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS HEALTHY MINDS PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS PACHECO JANITORIAL CLEANING SERVICES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS BRIGHT LIFE CARE HOME III

LOCATED AT 425 Virginia St, Vallejo, CA 94590 Solano. Mailing Address 1700 E Tabor Ave, #F, Fairfield, CA 94533. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) California Standards Inc. CA. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/08/2022. 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/ Jimmy Perez Agent 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 July 7, 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: July 8, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022001178 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00056451 Published: July 15, 22, 29 Aug. 5, 2022

LOCATED AT 825 Webster Street Suite G, Fairfield California 94533 Solano. Mailing Address 607 Colemanite Circle, Vacaville California 95687. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Lourdes Mejia 607 Colemanite Cir Vacaville, 95687. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Lourdes Mejia 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 July 10, 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: July 11, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022001181 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00056461 Published: July 15, 22, 29 Aug. 5, 2022

LOCATED AT 954 Fifth Street, Vallejo CA 94590 Solano. Mailing Address 954 Fifth Street, Vallejo CA 94590. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Rosaelia Pacheco Cardenas 954 Fifth Street Vallejo, 94590. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/01/2021. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Rosaelia Pacheco Cardenas 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 July 25, 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: July 26, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022001275 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00056773 Published: July 29 Aug. 5, 12, 19, 2022

LOCATED AT 618 Periwinkle Drive Vacaville CA 95687 Solano. Mailing Address 618 Periwinkle Drive Vacaville CA 95687 Solano. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Bright Minds Residential Care Inc CA Suisun City 94585. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Princess Diana Silverio 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 July 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: July 18, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022001231 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00056590 Published: July 22, 29 Aug. 5, 12, 2022

SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 17-19 OF THE SOLANO COUNTY CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPEED LIMITS BY ORDINANCE. An ordinance to repeal Section 17-19 of the Solano County Code, related to the establishment of speed limits by ordinance, was adopted at the Solano County Board of Supervisorsʼ regular meeting on July 26, 2022. This ordinance repeals speed limits that had been set by ordinance and designates that certain speed limits on county roads will be established in the future by resolution. Supervisors Hannigan, Brown, Spering, Mashburn, and Chair Vasquez voted yes.

Lien Sale Auction Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction; personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools, and/or other misc. items Auction to be held at 11:00AM On August 5, 2022 at www.selfstorageauction.com. The property is stored at: StoragePRO of Vacaville 5006 Walnut Road Vacaville, CA 95687

The ordinance will take effect on August 26, 2022.

NAME OF TENANT Vershae Rosenberg Xavier Bosley Ellis Smith Dwayne Pearson Caleb Hinton Hello Hemps aka Kurtis Neek DR#00056585 Published: July 22, 29, 2022

July 26, 2022

Storage Lien Sale - AUGUST 2022

Bernadette S. Curry Solano County Counsel DR#00056807 Published: July 29, 2022 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SOLANO COUNTY HOUSING TRUST FUND. An ordinance to establish the Solano County Housing Trust Fund was introduced at the Solano County Board of Supervisorsʼ regular meeting on July 26, 2022. The Board will consider adopting the ordinance on August 9, 2022. If the Board adopts this ordinance, there will be established the Solano County Housing Trust Fund, as authorized by California Health and Safety Code section 50842.1 through 50843.5, for the purposes of creating new affordable housing projects and preserving the use of existing affordable housing units. This summary will be published once in the Fairfield Daily Republic, a newspaper of general circulation, at least five days before the Board of Supervisorsʼ meeting on August 9, 2022. If adopted, the ordinance will take effect on September 9, 2022. July 26, 2022

Bernadette S. Curry Solano County Counsel DR#00056809 Published: July 29, 2022 NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 21700-21716 OF THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE, SECTION 2328 OF THE COMMERCIAL CODE, SECTION 535 OF THE PENAL CODE, SELF-STORAGE UNLIMITED, 5055 PEABODY ROAD, FAIRFIELD, CA 94533, COUNTY OF SOLANO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA WILL SELL BY COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON, AUGUST 5, 2022, AT 12:00 P.M. AUCTION TO BE HELD AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS. THE HOUSEHOLD GOODS, PERSONAL ITEMS, FURNITURE, CLOTHING, AUTOMOBILES AND PERSONAL OR BUSINESS ITEMS BELONGING TO THE FOLLOWING: Unit No. Last Name First Name 88 Keeter David 271 Harding Hector 800 Davis Kimberly PURCHASES MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE IN CASH ONLY. ALL PURCHASESD ITEMS SOLD AS IS WHERE IS AND MUST BE REMOVED BY 9 P.M. THE DAY OF SALE. ALL SALES ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION IN THE EVENT OF SETTLEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND OBLIGATED PARTY. DATED: JULY 22, 2022, AND JULY 29, 2022 AUCTIONEER FORREST OʼBRIEN CA BOND #00106386718 (925) 392-8508 DR#00056552 Published: July 22, 29, 2022

There will be a lien sale at Crockers Lockers, 991 Beck Ave., Fairfield, CA. 94533 On: Monday 8/15/22, 11:30 AM This and enforcement is authorized by Division 8, Chapter 10 of the California Business & Professions Code, commencing without warranty or guarantee for Cash only. Purchased items must be removed from property immediately following the sale. Bond # 0342850 The personal property stored with the undersigned by: A9 DAWN FARMER: table saw, tools, shelf units, frig, helmet, tool box, misc. bins, miter saw, clothes, creeper A19 NANCY MARTIN: fan, clothes, bedding, shoes, pillows Crockerʼs Lockers DR#00056603 Published: July 22, 29, 2022 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SOLANO COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 29, RELATING TO SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION A proposed ordinance to amend Solano County Code Chapter 29, relating to surface mining and reclamation, was introduced at the Solano County Board of Supervisorsʼ regular meeting on July 26, 2022. The board will consider adopting the ordinance on August 9, 2022. The proposed changes to Chapter 29 will address recent changes to the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (“SMARA”) of 1975 (Cal. Public Resource Code §2710 et. seq.) and the implementing regulations promulgated by the State Mining and Geology Board (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 2, Chapter 8, Subchapter 1, §3500 et. seq.). The changes include adding definitions, specific exemptions from SMARA, and revised standards for reclamation. The ordinance clarifies the content required for reclamation plans and financial assurances, establishes the requirements and responsibilities for review and inspections of mines, along with new administrative process to approve minor modifications to reclamation plans, and the process for recording notices of mining approvals. This ordinance, once adopted, will be presented to the State Mining and Geology Board for certification. This summary will be published once in the Fairfield Daily Republic, a newspaper of general circulation, at least five (5) days before the board of supervisorsʼ meeting on August 9, 2022. If adopted, the ordinance will take effect thirty (30) days later. Dated: July 26, 2022 Bernadette S. Curry Solano County Counsel DR#00056810 Published: July 29, 2022

Friday, July 29, 2022 - Daily Republic

T.S. No. 095836-CA APN: 0176-502-140 NOTICE OF TRUSTEEʼS SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/19/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 8/24/2022 at 9:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 4/25/2019 as Instrument No. 201900024220 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Solano County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JAMES A HUDGENS AND AMOR BASA HUDGENS, HUSBAND AND WIFE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, 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 FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; OUTSIDE OF SANTA CLARA STREET ENTRANCE TO THE CITY HALL 555 SANTA CLARA STREET, VALLEJO, CA 94590 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 described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 101 DAVID LAMOREE WAY, RIO VISTA, CA 94571 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $370,186.18 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 095836-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective 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 (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 095836-CA 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 DR#00056502 Published: July 22, 29 Aug. 5, 2022

Online: dailyrepublic.com/classifieds SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO PLACE A MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 BALLOT TO IMPOSE A NEW TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX IN SOLANO COUNTY An ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Solano County Code to add Article XVII relating to a new Solano County Transaction and Use Tax, was introduced at the Solano County Board of Supervisorsʼ regular meeting on July 26, 2022. The Board will consider adopting the ordinance on August 9, 2022. The proposed ordinance would impose, upon approval by the majority of the Solano County electorate under article XIII C, section 2(b) of the California Constitution, a general transaction and use tax at a rate of one-eighth of one percent (0.125%) in Solano County, commencing April 1, 2023 and remaining in place until repealed by a majority of the voters in Solano County with the revenue generated by the tax available for general governmental purposes, as authorized by California Revenue and Taxation Code section 7285. This summary will be published once in each of the newspapers of general circulation in Solano County, at least 5 days before the Board of Supervisorsʼ meeting on August 9, 2022. If the Board adopts the ordinance, it will be placed on the ballot at the November 8, 2022 election and will become effective if approved by a majority of the qualified voters of the entire County voting on the measure and collection would begin on no earlier than April 1, 2023. July 26, 2022

Bernadette S. Curry Solano County Counsel DR#00056808 Published: July 29, 2022 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-22-913955-AB Order No.: 02-22003687 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/31/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): RONALD MONZO, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 9/4/2015 as Instrument No. 201500080936 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SOLANO County, California; Date of Sale: 8/15/2022 at 9:30AM Place of Sale: At the Santa Clara Street entrance to the City Hall located at 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $393,819.08 The purported property address is: 1495 DRIFTWOOD CIRCLE, FAIRFIELD, CA 94534 Assessor's Parcel No.: 0181-284-050 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-913955-AB. 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 http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22913955-AB to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as an "eligible tenant buyer" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-9390772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-22-913955-AB IDSPub #0179697 7/22/2022 7/29/2022 8/5/2022 DR#00056531 Published: July 22, 29 Aug. 5, 2022

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY California Department of Water Resources Delta Conveyance Project Draft Environmental Impact Report Now Available for Public Review and Comment The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), as lead agency for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), is making available to the public the Delta Conveyance Project Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a 92-day review period beginning July 27, 2022 and closing October 27, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Project Description and Purpose: The proposed Delta Conveyance Project would modernize the State Water Project (SWP) water transport infrastructure in the Delta by adding new facilities on the Sacramento River in the north Delta to divert water and upgrading the current system to include a single tunnel to divert and move water entering the north Delta from the Sacramento Valley watershed to existing SWP facilities in the south Delta. If approved, these updates would ensure climate resiliency and the reliability of the state’s largest source of safe, affordable, and clean water for 27 million Californians, 750,000 acres of farmland, and continued support for local water supply projects, such as local storage, recycling, groundwater recharge, and water quality management. The Delta is the center of California’s vital water distribution system and a critical link in how water is moved to all parts of the state. However, the infrastructure that moves this water through the Delta is outdated and at risk of failure due to sea level rise and seismic activity. The infrastructure updates proposed as part of the Delta Conveyance Project would give DWR the flexibility to capture, move, and store water – consistent with all regulatory requirements – when it becomes available for use when supplies may otherwise be limited. The Delta Conveyance Project Draft EIR evaluates 8 alternatives in addition to the proposed project and a no project alternative, which describes likely conditions if the Delta Conveyance Project is not implemented. Where to Review: The Draft EIR is available for public review via the following ways: • Project Website: www.deltaconveyanceproject.com • In-Person: CA Department of Water Resources, 3500 Industrial Blvd., Room 117, West Sacramento, CA 95691 Documents incorporated by reference in the Draft EIR are also available here. • In-Person: At libraries throughout the state. View a list of libraries with a copy of the Draft EIR at www.deltaconveyanceproject.com During the public review period, written comments may be submitted via: • Mail to CA Department of Water Resources, Attention: Delta Conveyance Office, P.O. Box 942836, Sacramento, CA 94236-0001 • Email to deltaconveyancecomments@water.ca.gov • Online at www.deltaconveyanceproject.com • At a virtual public hearing (see below) Virtual Public Hearings: Public hearings will be held virtually via Zoom to accept public comments on the Draft EIR. Information on how to access the attend the virtual public hearings can be found at www.deltaconveyanceproject.com. 1. Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 2. Thursday, September 22, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 3. Wednesday, September 28, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. More information is available at www.deltaconveyanceproject.com. All substantive comments received on the Draft EIR will be considered and responded to in the Final EIR and decision-making process. No final decision will be made regarding going forward with the Delta Conveyance Project or in selecting an alternative; those decisions will only occur after completion of the CEQA process. Anticipated Impacts: Significant environmental effects are anticipated in the following areas: Agricultural Resources; Aesthetic Resources; Cultural Resources; Transportation; Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Noise; Paleontological Resources; and Tribal Cultural Resources. Hazardous Waste Sites: The Plan Area includes several hazardous waste sites enumerated under Section 65962.5 of the California Government Code. Those sites are GTE Data Services, MNTN Shop #32, Chevron Freeport Blvd., Delta Shores, Freeport Marina, Gil’s Garage, Govan Property, Primasing Residence, Southern Pacific Pipeline Shell, KMEP Holt Petroleum Pipeline, Flag City Shell, Flag City Chevron, Three B’s Truck Plaza, Byron Corners, Byron Garage, Bay Standard, King’s Island, Chevron Texaco, Chevron, Holey-Byron Road, Chevron Old Valley Pipeline, Chevron, Bruns Property, Shell Pipeline – Kelso Road, D&D Flying Services, Stockton Naval Communication Station, Tiki Lagoon Resort & Marina, Byron Bethany Irrigation District, Byron Power Company, Schropp Ranch, and Willow Berm Marina. If you need further assistance, contact Si necesita ayuda adicional, comuníquese con 如果您需要進一步的協助，請洽 Yog koj xav tau kev pab ntxiv, txuas lus rau ប្រសិនបើអ្នកត្រូវការជំនួយបន្ថែម សូមទាក់ទង Kung kailangan mo ng karagdagang tulong, kontakin ang Nếu quý vị cần thêm trợ giúp, vui lòng liên hệ 1-866-924-9955 deltaconveyance@water.ca.gov DR#00056655 Published: July 22, 29, 2022

DR#00056686 Published: July 29, 2022

Classifieds: 707-427-6936 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF: JULIÅN FERNANDEZ MOZQUEDA CASE NUMBER FCS058310 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Juliån Fernandez Mozqueda filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Juliån Fernandez Mozqueda Proposed Name: a. Juliano Calor 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 OF HEARING Date: AUG. 26, 2022; Time: 9:30 am; Dept: 22; Rm: 3 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County of Solano Old Solano Courthouse 580 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 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: Daily Republic Please file proof of newspaper publication at least 5 business days before hearing (newspaper does not file w/ court) zoom ok. zoom invite will be emailed 1-2 days before hearing Date: JUN 15, 2022 /s/ Alesia Jones Judge of the Superior Court FILED: JUN 28, 2022 DR#00056300 Published: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS M&B ENTERPRISE, PAPA LES'S GIFT SHOP, SIMPLY TAXED LOCATED AT 2250 Cormorant Dr, Fairfield, CA 94533 Solano. Mailing Address 2250 Cormorant Dr, Fairfield CA 94533. ARE HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S) Lessley Bernard Morehouse 2250 Cormorant Dr Fairfield, 94533-2541. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/05/2022. 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/ Lessley B. Morehouse 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 July 07, 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: July 08, 2022 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2022001164 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR#00056584 Published: July 22, 29 Aug. 5, 12, 2022 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KATHLEEN MARIE BROWN Case Number: P051546 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Kathleen Marie Brown A Petition for Probate has been filed by: John Gordon Sparks in the Superior Court of California, County of: Solano The Petition for Probate requests that: John Gordon Sparks be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: DATE: AUG. 23, 2022 TIME: 9:00 a.m. DEPT.: 22 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County of Solano Old Solano Courthouse 580 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1)four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Gary D. Sparks, Esq. 1125 Missouri Street, Suite 207 Fairfield CA 94533 707-207-4500 DR#00056778 Published: July 29 Aug. 1, 5, 2022

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had some frank exchanges about what it meant to be a professional receiver. Aiyuk responded to the tough love and in the last 11 games played between 88% and 98% of the snaps in each game. He finished with 56 receptions for 826 yards and earned the praise of the coach who hadn’t spared him criticism. “Everybody knows the situation last year and how stuff went,” Aiyuk said following practice. “Personally, I’m happy about the way things Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group turned out and how everybody grew, moved on and 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk takes part in a practice session, Wednesday. moved on from situations today, I was just grateful Over the summer, that spot in years past,” in the past.” for every lesson learned. Aiyuk and Lance ran Aiyuk said. “He makes the Cornerback Emmanuel To go through an actual hills together in Southern safeties back up, get out of Moseley said that Aiyuk offseason, where you California and simulated their backpedals fast.” never lacked for confiJust as important was dence, but noted an uptick come in, you work, you training camp practices. meet and you throw and “We go out there for a the bonding that went in terms of focus. play football, as opposed three-day block of running beyond football. “He knows the offense to coming into the league routes and then one day “As the quarterback, more, believes in himself and I like the way when you really don’t off,” Aiyuk said. “We’ll we’ve got to be connected, he’s going right now,” know what to do, it’s just work some quick game, on the field and off,” been huge.” some play-action, some Aiyuk said. Moseley said. For the second year, days dedicate to all deep Shanahan even comAs a rookie first-round pared Aiyuk’s worth ethic pick out of Arizona State, Aiyuk spent some of his plays and posts.” Aiyuk has quickly to that of Samuel during Aiyuk had 60 recep- offseason with quarterback Trey Lance. Only learned that the ball OTAs in May and contintions for 748 yards and five touchdowns, so his this time, Lance is going could come his way at ued his praise Wednesday numbers didn’t have in as the starter and any time with Lance at before the first practice. “I’m impressed with the quantum leap one Aiyuk has given himself quarterback as opposed would expect from Year a head start in being a to predecessor Jimmy how Aiyuk has carried trusted target. Garoppolo, who was more himself,” Shanahan said. 1 to Year 2. The two have grown precision oriented and “Everyone knows how it That could come in 2022 after Aiyuk had his more comfortable with without the same kind of started off last year. He was a little bit behind first legitimate off-season each other. Aiyuk said throwing arm. “You have to be ready where I wanted him and not impacted by injuries Lance chided him for not talking to him and giving on every single play he accepted the challenge or Covid-19. because you might get and handled it like a man “I went through a lot in him dirty looks. “I don’t know what he’s the ball even though they and got so much better my first two years,” Aiyuk said. “Even waking up talking about,” Aiyuk said. haven’t thrown the ball to and just went to work.”

the sport that we don’t like but we have to deal with,” Montas said. The East Bay is where Montas broke out, putting up a 35-32 record since 2017 and claiming a sixth-place finish in the Cy Young voting in 2021. He has been a workhorse for the A’s, especially in recent years. Over that phenomenal 2021 season, he led the American League in starts. During years wrought with unpredictable turns, a top-notch Montas start was one of the few sure things in Oakland. If there is anyone who can relate to the trade deadline uncertainty Montas has dealt with, it is manager Mark Kotsay. The A’s skipper was traded five times during his 17-year career. His final trade, interestingly enough, was a 2009 deal that saw him take the opposite path as Montas, from the White Sox to the Red Sox. “The further you get in your career, the trade deadline is harder because you think about the circumstances of your family, and you

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Statistics for Travis Air Force Base for yesterday through 5 p.m. Temperature High/Low.............................89°/55° Average high .......................... 89.8° Average low............................ 57.6° A year ago............................ NA/NA Barometric pressure............29.76 Humidity...................................40%

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may have longevity to the team you’re with and have friendships with your teammates,” Kotsay said. “The older you get the harder it becomes from that standpoint.” Those who are traded have to uproot their lives and leave their friends and homes, which can obviously create challenging circumstances. However, Kotsay mentioned a byproduct of being traded as a veteran is that an acquiring team often has a better opportunity to make a deep playoff run. “But the older you get, the light at the end of the tunnel is that you get an opportunity to be traded to a playoff team and has a chance to play in the postseason,” Kotsay said. The A’s, who are currently in last place in the American League West, can’t give that to Montas. With less than a week to go until the trade deadline, Montas has been linked to almost every contending team in baseball. But which team does Montas himself want to find himself with next week? The Oakland Athletics. “I’m pretty much used to it, even though I’m not expecting to be traded,” Montas said. “Hopefully I can stay here.”

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to give in or give up on this year.”

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The Cubs’ teardown

decisive transition into the next generation that hasn’t yet come to fruition under Farhan Zaidi. Of course, after a 107 win season last year, there’s plenty of reason – financial and competitive – to give this team the benefit of the doubt and look to add, not subtract. “There’s a lot of options. I’m glad I don’t have to make the decisions,” Belt said. “Obviously I’m biased but I know this team can win. I’ve seen it. I know if we can get everybody on the field, we’re going to be a good ballclub. I’d love to see us make some moves to make this team better to get to the playoffs. That’s what I want to do. I want to make the playoffs. I’m not ready

One of the lasting visuals of the 2021 trade deadline was Kris Bryant, on the phone in the Cubs dugout, in tears. A fan favorite and MVP who helped snap the franchise’s 108-year World Series drought found out he’d been traded to the surging Giants, following his teammates Anthony Rizzo, Javier Báez and a few other impending free agents out the door. After a hot start that year, the Cubs had plummeted to a 51-55 record by the deadline and, with the contention window essentially shut, their brass had decided they wouldn’t be handing out any pricy extensions to their title core in the offseason. So they started a full teardown.

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for quarterback Willie Nickson, who looks to be the top starter at this point. Jordan Brown is a strong H-back. The Royals went 2-8 in 2021 but had close games with Rodriguez (28-20) and Natomas (25-24). They defeated Mission of San Francisco 6-0 for a non-conference victory and closed out the year with a 56-0 win over Fairfield. “The numbers look good, but we’re still shaking off the rust,” Mosley said. “We’re looking forward to the season.”

From Page B1 organization and communication will be the key to his success moving forward. Armijo will build from the front line outward. Kendrick Salcido, Julian Soto, Jericho Johnson and Daniel Leon are all among those on the team that Mosley mentioned have good strength up front. Kaiba Washington and Deonte White are solid receivers

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