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Obama, Biden and Trump all campaign in Pennsylvania Tribune Content Agency PHILADELPHIA — Three presidents are sweeping through Pennsylvania Saturday, aiming to rally their supporters in the closing stretch before Tuesday’s election and signaling the national weight of the state’s races for governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House. Former President Barack Obama joined Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Lt. Gov. John Fetterman before some 7,500 supporters in Pittsburgh in the morning. Both then came to Philadelphia for an afternoon event with President Joe Biden and Attorney General Josh Shapiro, the Democratic nominee for governor. Former President Donald Trump will cap off the busy day in Westmoreland County, in southwestern Pennsylvania, where he will rally at night with the GOP gubernatorial nominee, state Sen. Doug Mastriano, and U.S. Senate nominee Mehmet Oz. Huge lines formed outside the events in both Westmoreland and Philadelphia. Kicking off the Philadelphia event, Biden warned of rising political violence and Republican denialism over the lawful 2020 election results. “Democracy is literally on the ballot, and this is a defining moment of the nation,” he said. Biden recited a list of his administration’s accomplishments, including a historic

infrastructure investment, a jobs boom, a $35 cap on insulin prices, and a bipartisan gun safety law. Among the loudest cheers came for his sweeping student debt reduction. He added that if Democrats can elect Fetterman to the Senate and hold the House, he could pass to ban assault weapons and codify the federal abortion rights that were overturned by the Supreme Court. (Both would still be a long shot, because Democrats would have to hold the House and have enough Senate votes to eliminate the filibuster). “Oz won’t do a thing about guns,” Biden said to loud cheers. “Elect John Fetterman to the Senate, please,” he said. As he often does, Biden called Philadelphia “a place that defines the soul of the nation” and implored the crowd to vote, saying “the power of America is in your hands.” Audience members responded, “That’s right!”

The Trump rally In Latrobe, the line for Trump’s rally at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport stretched for a quarter-mile. Hundreds of proTrump flags snapped in unison in 17 mph winds under an ominous cloud-filled sky. AC/ DC’s “Highway to Hell” blasted on the speakers. A recording of See Obama, Page A12

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Visitors at the Holiday Craft Fair in Vacaville take the opportunity to shop early for the holidays, Saturday.

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Unique and handmade gift items including these ceramic mushroom ornaments were on display at the Bethany Holiday Craft Fair in Vacaville, Saturday.

VACAVILLE — People who turned out for the Bethany Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, despite the light drizzle of rain, were not disappointed. “We just moved to Vacaville recently and were looking for something to do this weekend,” David Curely said. He arrived at the craft fair with his wife, Ashley,

and daughter Riley, 3, for a morning of shopping. The Bethany Lutheran Women’s Missionary League hosts the yearly craft fair as a fundraiser to help with various projects during the year. They created goodie bags this year for the Fire Department and Police Department, among several other projects. Money raised each See Bethany, Page A12

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VACAVILLE — It was a shopper’s paradise Saturday with craft fairs left and right in town. One was the second Sip and Shop Craft Fair this year for The Saturday Club of Vacaville – but it was the club’s first Holiday Sip and Shop

Craft and Gift Fair. The first 200 visitors got to stroll the vendor booths with a champagne glass of mimosa in hand as long as they were old enough to legally drink. Brooke Fox, the newly appointed president of The Saturday Club, was also the event organizer See Craft, Page A12

About 20 vendors came out for The Saturday Club’s Holiday Sip and Shop Craft and Gift Fair, Saturday.

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Miracle of pain relievers, best team nicknames, more

pill I take know that my e take a lot of miracles for knee is sore rather than granted: Electricmy back? Or how does ity. The internet. my Tylenol pill know to Running water. GPS. take care of a headache Morgan Freeand not a fever? How do man’s voice. those pills know what But here’s one that part of my body to help? continues to amaze me I’m sure there’s a every time I need it: Brad Stanhope rational explanation, but How pain relievers can Like I was sayin’ I’d prefer to just accept help anything. it as what it appears to Got a headache? Take a be. A miracle. pill. It gets better. Got a sore Those little pills are really, knee? Take a pill. It gets better. really smart and helpful. Got arthritis? Take a pill, it On to the topics du jour . . . gets better. n n n Those pills – Advil and Five best major sports team Tylenol at my house – don’t “cure” anything. But they make nicknames, based on coolness of the name and how well it fits everything better. The most amazing thing to me (which can with the city: 5. Philadelphia 76ers. The probably be explained by a sciSixers leaned in on the obvious entist, who would insist it’s not a miracle): How does the Advil history of Philadelphia and the

Declaration of Independence. Their colors are red, white and blue. There’s no subtlety and it’s fantastic. 4. Miami Dolphins. The combination of the team name and colors (aqua, orange and blue) reeks of South Florida. 3. Toronto Maple Leafs. Their nickname reflects the entire country (although it should be Maple Leaves). That’s pretty great. 2. Pittsburgh Steelers. Seems normal now because we’ve heard it forever (in the same way the old nickname of the Washington, D.C., team seemed normal through use). But Pittsburgh is the steel city. The logo is based on a U.S. Steel logo! It would be like the 49ers calling themselves the Googles and having a Google logo on their helmet.

1. Milwaukee Brewers. Milwaukee (along with St. Louis) is the beer capital of America and the Brewers is a perfect nickname. And what a logo: A combination of “M” and “B” that make up a baseball mitt and ball. The team name also lends itself to the nickname of “The Brew Crew” and sparked Bernie Brewer, one of the most iconic mascots in sports. n n n Daylight saving time ended today and now we enter 13 weeks of darkness. But a reminder: Standard time (a misnomer, since it only lasts 18 of the 52 weeks of the year) ends March 12. So just 17 more Sundays like today. n n n A few weeks ago, I went to the doctor for my annual physi-

cal. They measured me and . . . they said I was 5 feet, 11 inches tall. I was 5-11! I’ve been 5-10½ since high school, so this is big news. It may be that I kept on my shoes or that I said their measuring bar touched my head when it was really just touching my hair. It may be a mistake or perhaps they rounded up. Or it may be that I’m growing again and am on pace to be 6 feet tall in two more years. If you think this is wrong, don’t argue with me. Argue with math. And medicine. I’m going to take an Advil and see if it knows I want to grow. Reach Brad Stanhope at bradstanhope@outlook.com.

Surfside nonprofit helping to provide therapy to families, first responders Tribune Content Agency Jonah Handler, 17, was one of only three survivors pulled from the rubble of the Surfside, Florida, condominium collapse that killed 98 people on June 24, 2021. His father, Neil Handler, said Jonah’s survival is a blessing he is thankful for every day. Jonah survived a 10-story fall and was rescued beneath a pile of crumbled concrete after a neighbor saw him waving his hand through a hole in the ruin. His mother, Stacie Dawn Fang, died from her injuries. Afterward, Neil Handler watched his son struggle with PTSD. Months later, when they met the first responders who saved Jonah, Handler saw the suffering in their eyes and heard tales of the rescue personnel unable to return to work. So Handler decided to help. In March 2022, he founded The Phoenix Life Project, a nonprofit to provide free mental health resources to Surfside families and front-line first responders. “It moved really quickly. I can only attribute that to God. I mean, not just my son being one of the only people who walked out of there – from the collapsed portion of the building – but everything,” Handler said. “I just keep telling people: God keeps putting wind in the sails and people with big oars in the boat. I’m just the guy blessed to

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Neil Handler and his son Jonah Handler, 17, Oct. 19. steer the ship.” Handler, who sells luxury cars to pro athletes through his company, All Sports Motor Network, put his business acumen to work. He organized a fund-raising gala in June, got sponsors, sold out the 260-seat event at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort and raised $200,000. He’s been busy setting up the nonprofit’s infrastructure, bringing on a board of directors and buying a case management system to track beneficiaries and efficacy of treatments. The project’s centerpiece is a neurofeedback and cognitive behavioral coaching system from Pathwaves. That and talk therapy helped Jonah immensely, Handler said. After the collapse “when it rained, we would drive around for two hours because Jonah couldn’t be in a building. He couldn’t be in an indoor structure because the thunder would remind him of the collapse,” Handler said. “After prob-

ably about four or five sessions, he started to not have to leave the building. He started to be able to work through it.” Handler is laser focused on growing the nonprofit. The organization will hold a Surfside community mental health fair Dec. 4, a celebrity golf tournament in February and its second gala in June 2023. Partners are the Trauma Resolution Center, Children’s Bereavement Center and Jewish Community Services. “I want it to be a holistic approach to treatment or whatever the individual needs,” Handler said. “I am not clueless to the fact that everybody’s got their own path.” Though treatments are being offered to The Phoenix Life Project at discounted rates, it’s an expensive endeavor, he said. “People ask me, ‘What do we need?’ We need money. We need funding,” Handler said. “Every

dollar that we raise goes to services. Everybody that’s working in The Phoenix Life Project organization itself is volunteer.” Handler said he hopes the nonprofit will help Jonah continue to move forward. “I told him no matter how bad stuff is, you can always turn it into something positive. You can let this define who you are and be stuck in this morbid reflection of the past for the rest of your life or you can turn it into something good, in memory of your Mom,” he said. “Experience isn’t what happens to somebody. Experience is what you do with what happens to you.”

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Vallejo PD chief resigns Deputy chief put in place on interim basis to Vallejo after serving for nearly 27 years with the San Jose Police VALLEJO — Police Department. Chief Shawny Williams His tenure in Vallejo has resigned as the city’s involved a public feud top law enforcement with the Vallejo Police officer, setting the stage Officers Association and for a transition as the included a badge-bendsearch for a new chief of ing scandal, in police begins. which officers The city involved in police manager has shootings bent appointed Deputy the tips of the Chief Jason Ta to points on their serve as interim badges to note police chief. their involve“My time ment, and a high with the city of number of offiVallejo has been cer-involved WILLIAMS rewarding both shootings during professionally the past decade and personally,” in Vallejo. Williams said Williams was in a statement also accused by released by the Lt. Herman Robcity. “I arrived inson of giving at the city during false testimony. a challenging Robinson and controverwas fired and sial period in the TA later reincity’s history. It stated on appeal. was my goal as police Williams fired Officer chief to build collab- Jarrett Tonn last month orative partnerships for his actions June 2, between the department 2020, in the parking lot of and the community. a Walgreens on Redwood While the department Street, during which still has strides to make Toon shot and killed toward its ultimate goals, Sean Monterrosa, 22, of together we have accom- San Francisco, during plished many tasks that I the looting of a local feel have put VPD on the pharmacy. Monterrosa’s right path to success, and older sister, Michelle, I wish the department said the entire family and the city all the best.” supports Williams. Williams joined the The Vallejo Police department in November Officers Association 2019 and served nearly three years. He came See Chief, Page A4

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Participants of the Effective Black Parenting Course hold their certificates after completing the program, Wednesday.

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FAIRFIELD — Thirteen people graduated this week from the Effective Black Parenting Program offered by the FairfieldSuisun School District. The course started in last November. A recognition ceremony happened Tuesday at the FairfieldSuisun Adult School. This course is a direct result of a recommendation from the Tri-City NAACP requesting that the district offer these classes to the FairfieldSuisun School District community, according to a district press release. The first in-person program was conducted after two virtual sessions. The free 15-session parenting course is offered to interested families in the community and takes place in the evenings at

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Putah Creek project on water agency radar VACAVILLE — Solano County Water Agency directors will consider approval of the Upper Reach Program and the environmental impact report for the Lower Putah Creek Restoration Project-Upper Reach Program when they meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The office expansion project also is on the agenda. The board meets in the Berryessa Room of the agency’s office, 810 Vaca Valley Parkway, Suite 203, in Vacaville. Directors follow the public meeting with a closed session during which they will be updated on a matter of anticipated litigation and their ongoing discussion on the appointment of a general manager. An agenda for the meeting is available at https://www.scwa2.com/ governance/board-meetingsagendas-minutes.

Sheriff’s Office sets recognition ceremony FAIRFIELD — The Solano County Sheriff’s Office has scheduled an Oath of Office and Employee Recognition ceremony Thursday. Members of the public are invited to attend the ceremony, which is scheduled at 2 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors chamber on the first floor of the government center, 675 Texas St., in Fairfield.

the Adult School. Tri-City NAACP President Johnicon George along with Jerri Baker and Seretha Jefferson, both members of the organization’s leadership team, met for months with Fairfield-Suisun School District Superintendent Kris Corey, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Sheila McCabe, Holly Collins, the district’s coordinator of Parent and Family Engagement, and other school district staff to establish the program, George said in a update to Tri-City NAACP members. A graduation ceremony was held to honor the participants who finished the program. The ceremony included personal presentations from some of the graduates who expressed gratitude for their instructors and fellow

classmates, according to the press release. Many described how the lessons they learned benefited them and their families. “It has been a rewarding experience partnering with the Fairfield-Suisun Adult School to bring this dynamic and culturally relevant parent program to families in our district,” the district’s coordinator of Parent and Family Engagement, Holly Collins, said in the release. “It is especially gratifying to hear our graduates express appreciation and share ways the program has positively impacted their lives and the lives of their children.” The Effective Black Parenting Program is a nationally acclaimed parenting program offered through the D.C. Children’s Trust Fund. It is described as the country’s first culturally relevant

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Lionel Henry Brown

Aug. 5, 1934 — Oct. 29, 2022

repair, gardening, A very dearly and enjoyed being a beloved father and general handyman. husband, Lionel During his military Henry Brown, 88, passed away in ARMY VETERAN service and after Sacramento, California, on retirement, he traveled to the morning of Oct. 29, many states and countries. Lionel was unforgetta2022. Lionel was born at home to Marie and Henry ble for his unique sense Brown on Aug. 5, 1934, in of humor, his genuine and frank communication style, Wenona, Maryland. Lionel served 21 years along with his generosin the United States mili- ity, trustworthiness, honesty tary until he retired from the and integrity. He is survived by his wife, United States Army in 1974. He served two tours in the Victoria Brown; son, Robert Vietnam War. His first tour Brown; and many nieces was with the 1st Infantry Divi- and nephews. Lionel was predeceased sion and the second tour with the 101st Airborne Divi- by his son, Dzhon Athanc; sion. He was awarded several sister, Margaret Bozman; and brother, Albert Brown. medals for his service. A Mass will be held for Lionel then worked on nuclear submarines at Mare Lionel at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Island Naval Shipyard for Nov. 7, 2022, at Our Lady 17 years before retiring. of Mount Carmel Church, After studying account- 2700 Dover Ave., Fairfield, ing, he operated a tax California. Lionel will be preparation business from interred with full military home while working full honors at the Sacramento time. He had many inter- Valley National Cemetery in ests and hobbies includ- Dixon, California. The date is ing: locksmithing, computer yet to be determined.

Helen Marie Nicholson March 4, 1937 — Oct. 9, 2022

Helen Marie Nicholson was born March 4, 1937, and died Oct. 9, 2022, peacefully in her sleep. Helen is survived by her husband of 31 years, George (Nick) Nicholson; sons, Gary Thompson, wife Hazel; Ralph (Skip), wife Janith Lightfoot; daughter, Lydia Lightfoot Wells; grandchildren, Joseph (Jimma) Turdici, Will (Sara) Lightfoot, Kara (Andrew) Folk, Chad (Nyia) Thompson, Joshua Young, Shelly Tester, Laura Thompson, Kimberly (Nick) Crosby, Brian Thompson and Matthew Thompson; Helen was blessed with 20 great-grandchildren; and sister, Ruth (John) White. Helen will be reunited in heaven with her mother, Marion Tidwell; sisters, Doris Valladao, Francis Papin, Mildred White, Eva Romine; and daughter, Joy Young. Helen and Nick traveled many years in their motorhome. They traveled to Tennessee for the Nicholson reunions. They spent a lot of time in Quartzsite, Arizona, with friends Dave and Charlotte Chisamore. Helen loved to spend time with her grandchildren and especially watching her great-grandchildren growing up. Helen loved to spend time with Gail and Sally, her quilting friends. They met up every Monday for lunch and lots of laughter, and some sewing might get done. Interment will be at a later date.

CHP program targets adult distracted drivers through Sept. 30 Daily Republic Staff DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

FAIRFIELD — The California Highway Patrol is a month into a yearlong campaign to target adult distracted driving. “Every year, thousands of adults are seriously injured or killed statewide in vehicle crashes caused by distracted drivers – crashes that are 100% preventable,” the CHP said in a statement. From Oct. 1, 2021, through Sept. 30, 2022, CHP officers issued about 57,446 citations for cellphone violations, and distracted driving is blamed for 9,733 people who were injured and 96 people who were were killed during that period. Some of the most common types of adult distracted driving includes texting, talking on a cellphone, eating, grooming, talking to passengers, operating a navigation system and adjusting the radio, the CHP said. “The CHP encourages

drivers to make the conscious decision not to drive distracted every time they get behind the wheel,” CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray said in a statement. “Every distraction affects a driver’s reaction time, and circumstances can change without notice. Ultimately, it is never worth the potentially devastating consequences.” The education and enforcement program, “Distracted Driving Education for Adult Drivers,” started Oct. 1 and runs through Sept. 30. The adult program complements another CHP program that targets teen distracted driving. The adult program is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The amount of the grant was not included in the CHP press release, and a call seeking the amount was not immediately returned Friday.

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FHS students explore career paths in culinary industry Daily Republic Staff

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FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield High School culinary program hosted a FIT-DAY presentation Oct. 26 sponsored by the California Restaurant Association. Students and staff met with community leaders who shared personal stories as to how they got started in the industry. These leaders also discussed the various career paths that brought them to their current roles. Students were taught job readiness skills, team building and soft skills, all of which are fundamental to success in the real world of work. The guest speakers were well-informed and eager to connect with students, according to a press release from the Fairfield-Suisun School District. Kirk Gallick, director and Store Lead at Raleys on Travis Boulevard in Fairfield, spent

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Fairfield High School culinary program students participate in a FIT-DAY presentation sponsored by the California Restaurant Association, Wednesday. 19 years with the Raley’s company. Gallick said he still loves the community where he grew up and is always excited to give back to this community. Shawn Easton, another presenter, is the director of Operations for all BJ’s Restaurants and has spent 24 years working in an industry about which he said he is passionate.

activities after the presentations. Exposing students to professionals in various fields provides them with an opportunity to explore their personal interests and learn about the many career paths available to them, according to the press release.

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VACAVILLE — The Vacaville School District governing board has approved the appointment of Manolo Garcia, who currently serves as the interim assistant superintendent of Human Resources, to the role of assistant superintendent, Department of Human Resources. The appointment was announced in a press release and was effec-

Chief From Page A3 passed a vote of no confidence this summer against Williams. The organization noted Williams’s departure Friday in a press release. The city of Vallejo, Williams and the Police Department have been on a mission to reform the department based on the 45 recommendations outlined in a report from the OIR Group, City Manager Mike Malone said in July after the no-confidence vote. Malone at the time cited a notable shift in the department’s metrics – including use of force. Reaction to Williams’ was mixed. “We look forward to working with Interim Chief Ta as the Vallejo Police Department and the Vallejo Police Officers Association strive to get the OIR recommendations implemented,” the Vallejo Police Officers Association said Friday in a press release. “We are optimistic about the new leadership and

tive Friday. “Mr. Garcia brings a wealth of experience to Vacaville Unified School District, not just in HR, but also as a former teacher and school administrator. Throughout his career, he has made a measurable impact in expanding recruitment and retention initiatives and improving systems, processes and customer service throughout the district,” Superintendent Jane

Shamieh said in the press release. “We look forward to his leadership in continuing our efforts to attract experienced educators and support staff to VUSD.” Garcia has five GARCIA years of human resource experience as the former director of Human Resources for the department. In addition to 14 years as a site administrator on

various campuses in Solano and Yolo counties. Garcia served as principal of Edwin Markham Elementary School for nine years, and during his time at Ernest Kimme Charter Academy, he wrote the charter to start the independent learning school. Garcia is a graduate of the University of California, Davis.

look forward to repairing relationships, along with rebuilding internal trust.” City officials were more positive in their response. “We are thankful for the progressive changes in policy that Chief Williams brought forward during his time with Vallejo,” Malone said in the statement released Friday by the city, “and we look forward to continuing our reform efforts and meeting our ongoing goals for service excellence, inclusiveness and accountability.” Williams during his tenure helped lead the department and the city to connect with the community to reform department policy, training and accountability. That work was done in collaboration with the members of the Police Department, the California Department of Justice and various community working groups. As a result of those combined efforts, the city has experienced a significant decline in officer-involved shootings, use of force incidents and citizen complaints

and claims, according to the statement. Ta pledged to keep the department moving in the same direction. “I want to take this opportunity to tell the Vallejo community that I am grateful for this opportunity to serve this department and city as the interim police chief,” Ta said later Friday in a prepared statement. “I am fully committed to continuing with the improvement efforts that Chief Williams initiated during his time here at the department. I am also committed to supporting the collaborative agreement between the Department of Justice and this department. I will work diligently to improve our operations, and increase transparency and accountability to our Vallejo residents and stakeholders.” One of Ta’s first actions was to promote four officers. Drew Ramsay, who recently celebrated his 25th year with the department, was promoted to captain. Bob “Bobby” Knight, who has been with the department for

23 years, was promoted to provisional captain. Jeremy Huff, a 20-year veteran with the department, was promoted to lieutenant. Jeremy Callinan, who has been with the department for nearly seven years, was promoted to sergeant. “These promotions are well-deserved for a group of hardworking and dedicated individuals,” Ta said in a separate prepared statement, “and it’s my honor to provide them with this advancement in their careers with Vallejo.” The promotions take effect Monday. The mayor expressed confidence in the city’s future. “On behalf of myself and the City Council, we thank Chief Williams for his service and wish him well in his future endeavors,” Mayor Robert McConnell said in the city statement. “Now, we will continue focusing on moving this city forward.” Tribune Content Agency contributed to this report.

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VACAVILLE — The city Fire Department is asking area residents to help support their neighbors in need. The department is accepting donations to the Vacaville Christmas Fund “with a goal of helping even more people than last year.” Started more than 30 years ago, the fund raises money “for Vacaville families in need,” organizers said. The annual holiday food program in 2021 helped 15 Vacaville families and 10 Vacaville seniors with grocery gift cards. But it’s not just about Christmas. The fund distributes emergency relief to families throughout the year. “Every penny contributed is used toward purchasing gift cards for Vacaville residents in need. Each person who donates will receive a letter for their tax records,” organizers said. Checks should be made out to Vacaville Christmas Fund. Donations may be mailed to the Vacaville Fire Department, in care of the Vacaville Christmas Fund, at 650 Merchant St., Vacaville, CA 95688. Donations may be dropped off at the Fire Department administrative office at City Hall from 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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FAIRFIELD — The Solano County Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Room A of the county Events Center, 601 Texas St., in Fairfield. The agenda includes a video from the XL Mentoring London trip, an update on the partnership with the W. Haywood Burns Institute, an update on the Juvenile Justice Action Plan, information related to the See Justice, Page A10

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FAIRFIELD — Solano County supervisors will open their Tuesday meeting with a presentation on Veterans Day, which is Friday. “On Veterans Day, our beautiful and historic County of Solano

pauses to honor and pay tribute to all who have served or are serving in our military because each time our values have come under assault, they have responded with resolve, and their service, valor and sacrifice have allowed our republic to flourish, and

our great nation acknowledges our profound debt of gratitude to the patriots who have kept our union whole,” states the resolution the board will consider. The board also will received an update on American Rescue Plan Act pandemic relief funds

for unmet community needs, including services provided through nonprofit agencies, and possibly transfer more of those funds to the county’s control for those uses. Also on the agenda is consideration of several employee union contracts. The board meets at 9 a.m. in the first-floor chamber of the government center, 675 Texas

St., in Fairfield. A closed session follows the public meeting, during which the board will be updated on additional labor negotiations, property negotiations involving 2515 Mankas Corner and existing litigation. An agenda for the meeting is available at https://www.solano county.com/depts/bos/ meetings/videos.asp.

Vaca redevelopment cleanup goes before oversight board Daily Republic Staff

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FAIRFIELD — The Solano Consolidated Oversight Board next week will consider a proposal for the Vacav-

ille Successor Agency to transfer a loan receivable to the Vacaville Housing Successor as a housing asset. “The recommended action will enable the

city of Vacaville Housing Successor to complete activities necessary for winding down the redevelopment agency. A housing asset was recently identified and, following

consultation with bond counsel and the state Department of Finance, staff has determined that it should be transferred to the city of Vacaville Housing Successor for

administration,” the staff report states. The housing asset list includes loan receivables that were transferred to the city of Vacaville See Cleanup, Page A10

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dozen years ago, at age 70, Marna Clarke had a dream. She was walking on a sidewalk and rounded a corner. Ahead of her, she saw an end to the path and nothing beyond. It was a turning point for Clarke. “I realized, ‘Oh my God, I’m nearer the end than the beginning,’ ” she said. Soon, she was seized by a desire to examine what she looked like at that time – and to document the results. Clarke, a professional photographer decades before, picked up a camera and began capturing images of her face, hair, eyes, arms, legs, feet, hands, and torso. In many, she was undressed. “I was exploring the physical part of being older,” she told me. It was a radical act: Older women are largely invisible in our culture, and honest and unsentimental portraits of their bodies are almost never seen. Before long, Clarke, who lives in Inverness, turned her lens on her partner, Igor Sazevich, a painter and architect 11 years her senior, and began recording scenes of their life together. Eventually, she realized they were growing visibly older in these photographs. And she understood she was creating a multiyear portrait of aging. The collection that resulted, which she titled “Time As We Know It,” this year won a LensCulture Critics’ Choice Award, given to 40 photographers on five continents. “There is a universality and humility in seeing these images which remind us of the power of love and the fragility of life,” wrote Rhea Combs of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery, one of the judges. Early on, some people were offended by the images Clarke displayed at galleries in the San Francisco Bay Area, near her home. “I found out there’s a taboo about showing older adults’ bodies – some people were just aghast,” she told me in a phone conversation. But many people in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s expressed gratitude. “I learned that older people are dying for some kind of recognition and acceptance and that they want to feel seen – to feel that they’re not invisible,” Clarke said.

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Marna Clarke, who is documenting her aging, says she went to the beach this summer to make herself “one with the world.” This photo “speaks of loss and what I’m going through,” she says.

ABOVE: As her partner, Igor Sazevich, lay dying, Marna Clarke says, she “was talking to him and caressing him. Then I sat with him and held his very swollen hands,” she says. “Over and over again, I told him I loved him. I know he heard me.” LEFT: Clarke and Sazevich decorated their home last Christmas, when he wasn’t feeling too sick. “Igor had an incredibly beautiful home and a knack of making cozy spaces out of rooms with high ceilings,” Clarke says.

Art has many benefits in later life, both for creators and for those who enjoy their work. It can improve health by expanding well-being, cultivating a sense of purpose, and countering beliefs such as the assumption that older age is defined almost exclusively by deterioration and decline, Dr. Gene Cohen wrote in “The Creative Age: Awakening Human

Potential in the Second Half of Life,” published in 2000. Cohen, a psychiatrist, was the first director of the Center for Aging, Health and Humanities at George Washington University and acting director of the National Institute on Aging from 1991 to 1993. In 2006, Cohen published findings from the Creativity and Aging Study, conducted in

San Francisco; Brooklyn, New York; and the Washington, D.C., area. Two groups of older adults were studied: those who participated weekly in arts programs led by professionals and people who went about their usual business. Those in the first group saw doctors less often, used less medication, were more active, and had better physical and mental health overall, the

study found. For Clarke, “perspective” and “acceptance of my body as it is” have been benefits of her 12-year project. As a young and middle-aged woman, she said, she was “obsessed” with and anxious about her appearance. “Now, I think there’s a beauty that comes out of people when See Aging, Page A7

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From Page A6 they accept who they are,” she told me. “It’s altered how I look at myself and how I see others.” Shortly after our first conversation, in early August, Clarke, now 82, found herself at another turning point with the death of Sazevich, 93, who had lymphoma and refused chemotherapy. The couple had been together since 2003 but hadn’t married. Sazevich had fallen three times in the months before, broken his hip, contracted pneumonia in the hospital, and returned home on hospice. As he lay in bed on his final day, receiving morphine and surrounded by family, two dogs belonging to one of his daughters came close, checking on him every hour. At the moment of his death, they growled, probably because “they felt a change in the energy,” Clarke said. “It was amazing – I have never been through an experience like that in my life,” she said about Sazevich’s death. “There was so much love in that room, you could cut it with a knife. I think it’s changed me. It’s given me a glimpse of what’s possible with humans.” Everywhere she goes in Inverness, Clarke runs into people who tell her how sorry they are for her loss and ask if they can help. “I am overwhelmed by the care pouring over me from my friends and family,” she told me. “It’s like a huge embrace.” It takes a community to comfort an older adult coping with loss, just as it takes a community to raise a child. Clarke said she is still “up and down emotionally . . . questioning what death is” as she processes her loss. Eventually, Clarke said, she wants to restart work on “Time As We Know It.” “Because it’s about aging me,” she said. “My aging. And that’s what I’m committed to. It’s given me a purpose. And when you’re growing old, you need to have something you love and makes you feel alive.” KHN (Kaiser Health News) is a national newsroom that produces indepth journalism about health issues. Together with Policy Analysis and Polling, KHN is one of the three major operating programs at KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation). KFF is an endowed nonprofit organization providing information on health issues to the nation.

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f all the charges filed against the man who is accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home and fracturing her husband Paul’s skull with a hammer, the one that is the most jarring is elder abuse. It isn’t the most serious of the charges, which also include attempted murder and several federal crimes. But it reflects the continued chipping away at the country’s moral center. It underscores the degree to which society has lost its way. Someone broke into the home of an 82-yearold grandfather and bashed him in the head with a hammer. When you strip away the political bickering, the conspiracy theories and the disinformation campaigns, this is what the country is left with. One might be inclined to call what happened heartbreaking, but our hearts are already broken into a million tiny bits after the mass shootings, the antisemitism, the anti-Asian violence, the police malfeasance that sparked Black Lives Matter protests. Are there any pieces still big enough to crack? The particular protections given the elderly under California law reflect the eventual human condition with which everyone must contend. We become increasingly fragile as we age. Older people often don’t keep up with changes in technology and so can be targeted for digitized financial crimes. They may be infirm and unable to fully care for themselves and so have to rely on someone else for their most basic needs. The lucky might just need a helping hand to help keep life going along smoothly. But fundamentally, the criminalization

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Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi attend the 23rd Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., April 24. of the mistreatment of seniors is a plea to treat them with dignity and respect. Elders deserve both. A decent society owes them that. The attack on Pelosi graphically highlights just how indecent this country has become. The reactions to the Pelosi attack have mostly been assessed within the framework of politics. President Joe Biden called the assault “despicable,” and added, “There’s too much violence – political violence, too much hatred, too much vitriol.” Some Republicans denounced the assault but then quickly noted that Democrats share responsibility for politically motivated trauma. Ronna McDaniel, chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, called the suspect David DePape, 42, a “deranged individual,” as if people who do terrible things can’t also be sane, methodical and thoughtful. DePape, law enforcement has said, arrived at the Pelosi home with a backpack containing a hammer, tape, gloves, zip ties and rope. That’s a fairly considered collection of tools and implements. The current state of politics has made it easy to forget about the

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humans behind the rhetoric. The demonizing of members of the opposing party has been going on for a long time and in 2017, Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) was shot and seriously injured during practice for a Congressional Baseball Game. Political violence runs deep in this country’s history with assassinations and assassination attempts. And Jan. 6 was not only an assault on democracy but also a violent hunt for certain lawmakers, notably Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Mike Pence. But the attack on Paul Pelosi stands apart because he isn’t an elected official, someone running for office or even a denizen of the so-called swamp. He’s a wealthy guy who lives in San Francisco. He’s famous by marriage and so the public knows all about his DUI arrest in May. He’s been married for 59 years. He cuts a strik-

ing figure in a tuxedo when he accompanies his wife to the Kennedy Center or a state dinner. And he’s a senior citizen, which should count for some thing. At minimum, it should mean that his violent assault doesn’t become the punchline of jokes by Republican politicians. It should mean that his being knocked unconscious during a home invasion isn’t glossed over on the way to a talking point about gun rights or urban crime rates or criminal justice reform. The suspect in this break-in and attack seemed callously clear about his intent. According to law enforcement, he demanded to know the whereabouts of the speaker and then declared himself prepared to wait patiently for her return so he could break her kneecaps. He appeared to know precisely what he was doing, but what are we doing as a society? It’s important to consider the kind of security that’s afforded lawmakers who are regularly threatened and what those threats mean to members of their family. It’s necessary to try to mediate political differences instead of creating demons out of those who hold other views. But if it is possible to jettison the politics and simply consider the person – this gray-haired man awakened in the wee hours of the morning by an attacker – it might do a world of good for our humanity. For our frayed, threadbare humanity.

It’s been clear that assaults on the youngest members of society have done little to motivate some officeholders and citizens to take action on gun control to make the culture less violent. People respond to the shooting of elementary schoolchildren as a kind of acceptable mayhem to ensure that the right to gun ownership remains inviolate. Thoughts and prayers go out to the parents and siblings and other family members. The tiniest bit of legislative progress on gun control took three decades and occurred after a long list of mass shootings including Sandy Hook, Parkland and Uvalde. And now, the country’s vitriolic politics and hateful division has brought us to this 82-year-old man. No life is inherently more valuable than another, but certain people’s lives are more fragile. They are more vulnerable. They are not as strong as those in the prime of their lives. And so just as our stubborn unwillingness to do more to protect children from violence speaks to the kind of society that we have built, so does our response to this attack on a senior citizen, allegedly by a suspect espousing hate. The political misdirection in the face of an elder who was sent to the hospital with a fractured skull isn’t just a reminder of how terrible the country’s politics have become. It’s also an indictment of how soulless so many of its people have decided to be.

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FAIRFIELD — Pacific Gas and Electric Company is reminding customers to call to schedule a free in-home safety inspection of their gas appliances now that the weather is turning colder. PG&E workers during the visit will also relight pilot lights for customers who have heaters or other appliances that have been turned off during warmer months. Inspections help ensure that gas appliances, including water heaters, furnaces and ovens are operating safely and efficiently, reducing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning within the home. Carbon monoxide is especially dangerous due to the fact that it can’t be seen, smelled or heard. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year in the U.S. at least 430 people die from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning and approximately 50,000 people will be sent to the hospital. Before the colder winter months when natural gas appliances typically see the most use, PG&E encourages customers to schedule an inspection by calling the customer helpline at 1-800-743-5000.

Helpful winter gas safety tips nInstall carbon monoxide detectors to warn when concentration

levels are high. All California single-family homes are required to have carbon monoxide detectors. Carbon monoxide detectors should be installed on every floor, near sleeping areas and common areas. These devices should be tested twice a year, and batteries replaced if necessary. Check the expiration date – most carbon monoxide detectors have a shelf life of five to seven years. n Never use products inside the home that generate dangerous levels of carbon monoxide, such as generators, outdoor grills or propane heaters. Never use cooking devices such as ovens or stoves for home heating purposes. When using the fireplace to stay warm, make sure the flue is open so venting can occur safely through the chimney. n Make sure water heaters and other natural gas appliances have proper ventilation. For more winter heating safety and savings tips, visit https:// www.pge.com/en_US/ residential/save-energymoney/resources/ winter-tips/win ter-tips.page. If you suspect carbon monoxide in your home, you should get out immediately and call 911. If a PG&E customer ever smells the distinctive "rotten egg" odor of natural gas in or around their home or business, they should immediately evacuate and then call 911 and PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.

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FAIRFIELD — The Solano-Napa Small Business Development Center is launching a Solano Success Business Accelerator program. This new six-week program is funded by the American Recuse Plan Act with the goal of helping businesses recover and learn to thrive. Solano Success will include six mandatory online business trainings as well as one-on-one business advising. The program will end with an online pitch presentation to an audience of stakeholders that will replicate the real-world process of obtaining funding. Business owners who complete all components of the program as well as the final pitch presentation will receive $4,000 in capital to be used for business recovery and growth. The program will begin in January and

continue through summer 2024. Altogether, 100 businesses will be invited to go through the program. All eligible applicants will be selected through a random lottery. The application for trainings in January and April is now available at https:// www.solanonapasbdc. org/solano-success/. The deadline to apply is Dec. 2. Additional trainings are planned later in 2023; the application window will re-open in the spring. However, business owners will only need submit one application for the entire program. If they are not selected for the trainings in January and April, they will be automatically included in future lotteries. The program is open to businesses located or based in Solano County with a local license, open and earning income prior to Jan. 1, 2020, with no more than 50 employees, and affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

FAST preps to launch new paratransit, on-demand service Daily Republic Staff

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FAIRFIELD — The city has awarded a two-year contract to The Routing Company to launch on-demand paratransit and transit service for Fairfield and Suisun Transit starting early next year. FAST operates eight fixed routes in the city. City and transit officials began looking at changes to the Fairfield and Suisun Transit operations in part due to ridership declines experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic. Those service changes were put forward in December 2020 when the city initiated its first comprehensive operational analysis called “FAST Forward.” The “FAST Forward” report lays out a 10-year plan for the system. Service will continue to operate Monday through Saturday. A few of the major recommendations include: n Continue fixed route in areas with proven high ridership (current Routes 1, 3, 6). n Implement a new service mode called “microtransit” to increase existing citywide transportation coverage. n Replace paratransit services (DART) with citywide microtransit. The Routing Company’s products will help to make these changes a reality, with five of FAST’s eight routes being replaced by ondemand transit options, according to a company press release. The Routing Company is a global on-demand vehicle routing and management platform that partners with cities to power public transit programs. The contract and its details were announced Wednesday in a company press release. The City Council approved changes to the FAST system in September. New services are scheduled to launch in February and are anticipated to grow to operate citywide by mid-2023, according to the press release. The Routing Company will provide the Pingo app and will include the Transit Connect and Pingo Journey features to deliver on-demand transit services and passenger journey planning. “FAST is looking forward to working with The Routing Company to create a new on-demand transportation network for the city of Fairfield’s residents and visitors,” Diane Feinstein, the city’s transportation manager, said in the press release. “We are excited by the innovation that TRC will bring us and how it will benefit our current and future riders. In addition to two new microtransit zones, we also envision replacing the existing reservation, scheduling and dispatch system for our complementary paratransit service.” Plans contained in the “FAST Forward” plan will be rolled out in two phases.

Phase I: February 2023 n Replace current FAST Routes 2, 4 and 8 with microtransit services in Cordelia/Green Valley and Southeast Fairfield/Travis Air Force Base. n MV Transportation drivers would be

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A Fairfield and Suisun Transit bus drives along North Texas Street in Fairfield, Feb. 10. trained and screened to operate 12-passenger accessible vehicles owned by the city. n Riders would request on-demand rides within a zone; if traveling outside a zone, riders would be taken to FAST local fixedroute transfer locations at designated stops such as the Fairfield-Cordelia Library, Solano Town Center mall and the Fairfield Walmart. n Identify a microtransit technology partner to assist FAST with determining stop locations for this on-demand service. n Run services from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays. n Continue operating fixed-route bus service to and from Rodriguez High School, and other Fairfield schools as needed.

Phase II: July/ August 2023 n Combine, restructure and rebrand remaining local fixed-transit routes. Route 1: Increase frequency to between 15-20 minutes to decrease wait time by up to 50% on weekdays and 75% on Saturdays. Route 3: Increase frequency to every 30 minutes and for sections overlapping with Route 1, buses would be available every 15 minutes, decreasing wait times by up to 50% weekdays and 75% Saturdays. Routes 6 and 7: Would be combined to create a new Route 6, which would connect riders to Cordelia/Green Valley microtransit vehicles. n Replace paratransit and reduced taxi program

services with citywide microtransit. n Increase overall service hours to prepandemic levels since microtransit would be taking the place of paratransit and taxi program services. n Continue implementation of transit fleet electrification, including replacing fixed-route diesel busses with fully electric zero-emission vehicles, and complete city corporation yard improvements and infrastructure upgrades for charging and other needs. Adding chargers, expanding the maintenance facility and redesigning routes to maximize charging are also part of the plan. The second phase also calls for fare rates to increase as of July 1. n Microtransit and transit single ride adult fare would increase from $1.75 to $2. n Microtransit/Fixed Route adult 31-day pass would increase from $60 to $80. n Paratransit single ride fare would increase from $3.50 to $4. FAST will become one of the first agencies to access The Routing Company’s new module for Paratransit services, according to the press release. The service will commingle on-demand service with Americans with Disabilities Act paratransit services. "TRC’s Pingo platform combines paratransit and on-demand transit services with end-to-end journey planning for riders in one app, which improves the rider experience while reducing overall agency spend.

This helps FAST provide cost-efficient and equitable transit service for all people in Fairfield,” James Cox, chief executive officer at The Routing Company, said in the press release. “We are thrilled to expand Pingo’s presence in California, with this contract marking our second in the state, and look forward to powering FAST’s ondemand microtransit and ADA-compliant paratransit services.” Pingo Journe is a new feature within The Routing Company’s Ride Ping app that lets passengers hail on-demand transit rides and plan their transit journeys in one place. It is powered by the integration of ondemand transit services with all existing transit modes, and, according to the press release, is the world’s first app offering on-demand transit and end-to-end journey planning in one place. This makes Pingo Journey a direct complement to The Routing Company’s existing app feature, Transit Connect, which is designed to guarantee connections for riders to existing fixed route networks, the company said. The Routing Company’s Pingo platform, which powers the Drive Pingo and Ride Pingo apps, and the Pingo Dashboard management tool, has delivered nearly 200,000 rides to date, according to the press release. To learn more, visit theroutingcompany. com/products. Todd R. Hansen and Glen Faison contributed to this report.

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he city, American Express and Boss Con have partnered up to celebrate Small Business Saturday. pop-up A vendor market will open from noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 26 in downtown Fairfield. Small Business Saturday was created in 2010 to encourage people to do their holiday shopping at locally owned businesses, and those businesses are strongly encourage to participate in the event planned Nov. 26. For more information, visit Fairfield.ca.gov/ sbs. To participate in this event as a vendor, fill out the form on the webpage or contact

FoodMaxx, Lucky parent company posts holiday hours The Save Mart Companies grocery retailer has announced holiday hours for its stores on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. All stores will be closed on Christmas Day. Stores will close at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. They will close at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve. They will close at 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve and will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. New Year’s Day. The Save Mart Companies includes

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Housing in Solano County next topic of EDC speaker series The future of housing in Solano County is the topic of the next speaker series event hosted by the Economic Development Corp. Jenny Gatelum, principal at Placeworks, Rob White, vice president for Planned Communities at Lewis Management Corp., and Bridgit Koller, vice president of Forward Planning for Lennar Homes, will be the speakers. The free virtual event

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Tribune Content Agency Jack Dorsey issued an apology to Twitter employees past and present a day after its new owner, Elon Musk, fired half the social media company’s 7,500member workforce. “Folks at Twitter past and present are strong and resilient,” the Twitter founder tweeted Saturday morning. “They will always find a way no matter how difficult the moment. I realize many are angry with me. I own the responsibility for why everyone is in this situation: I grew the company size too quickly. I apologize for that.” By June 30, 2013, shortly before the social media company went public, Twitter had approximately 2,000 employees, according to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. That figure nearly

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Jack Dorsey creator, co-founder and chairman of Twitter and co-founder and CEO of Square, speaks during the Bitcoin 2021 Convention at the Mana Convention Center in Miami, June 4, 2021. tripled by the time Musk acquired the company on Oct. 27 and then immediately started axing executives and staff. The cuts reportedly affected an estimated 3,700 jobs across the micro-blogging platform, including more than 900 in California. “I am grateful for, and love, everyone who has

ever worked on Twitter,” Dorsey continued. “I don’t expect that to be mutual in this moment . . . or ever . . . and I understand.” Dorsey concluded his post with a blue heart, a nod to the Twitter logo and the emoji used by many this week as a show of support for those forced to exit the company en masse.

Musk tweeted late Friday that there was no choice but to cut the jobs “when the company is losing over $4M/day.” Dorsey, who is still an indirect shareholder for the site, stepped down as Twitter’s CEO last November but remained on the board until late May, just one month after the company announced it had agreed to sell to Musk for $44 billion. The weeks that followed were rife with drama. The Tesla tycoon almost immediately tried to back out of the deal, arguing the company did not provide an accurate tally of bots and spam accounts on the platform. Musk in July attempted to renege entirely, triggering Twitter to file a lawsuit to force him to follow through. The legal issue was resolved without further action when Musk took over the company last month.

In brief Reports: Singer Aaron Carter Twitter rolls out new found dead at SoCal home $8 subscriptions Twitter has started giving users who sign up for $8 a month a verified check mark, days after owner Elon Musk floated the idea. “Power to the people,” Twitter said in the version notes for its latest update that was released Saturday. “Your account will get a blue checkmark, just like the celebrities, companies, and politicians you already follow.” — Tribune Content Agency

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LOS ANGELES — Singer Aaron Carter was found dead at his home in Lancaster on Saturday, according to media reports. Carter, 34, the younger brother of Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter, had recently been in and out of rehab. His death was reported by TMZ and the Hollywood Reporter.

Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were called to the house in Lancaster at 10:58 a.m., Deputy Alejandra Parra told the Los Angeles Times. CARTER Parra said a body was found in the home, but she could not confirm it was Carter. Carter, who has long struggled with addiction and drug use, said in Sep-

tember that he had enrolled in rehab for a fifth time, seeking to regain custody of his 10-monthold son, Prince, who was under the court-ordered care of his fiancée’s mother. Carter said at the time that his rebab stint was not court-mandated but that he was doing it to get his son back.

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Opinion CALMATTERS COMMENTARY

Is California strangling its golden goose?

iting a Bloomberg News article, Gov. Gavin Newsom crowed last month about the probability that California would soon pass Germany to become the world’s fourth largest economy. “While critics often say California’s best days are behind us, reality proves otherwise – our economic growth and job gains continue to fuel the nation’s economy,” Newsom said. Throughout his governorship, Newsom has been obsessed with bragging that California is a global leader in just about every human activity – and subtly suggesting he’s Dan Walters the reason for its success. It’s not surprising, therefore, he didn’t mention another recent Bloomberg article, reporting that California is faltering in a major economic indicator it had long dominated – initial public offerings (IPOs) of stock by expanding corporations. “Only nine companies headquartered in California went public during the first three quarters of 2022, compared with 81 that launched IPOs during the same period last year,” Bloomberg said in an analysis of filings. “Even more dramatically, California’s share of U.S. IPO proceeds fell to 2% through Sept. 30, compared with 39% for 2021.” Jay Ritter, a University of Florida finance professor, told Bloomberg that California’s meager IPO activity “is almost entirely” due to declines in valuation among Silicon Valley tech startups. This is no small thing. The formation of new companies, followed by IPOs, has been a feature of the Silicon Valley-based technology sector for decades, creating untold billions of dollars in new wealth that filters through other sectors and generates immense amounts of income tax revenue for the state. “We are already seeing an immediate effect,” Brian Uhler of the Legislative Analyst’s Office, told Bloomberg. “And it does appear to be significant.” California employers’ income tax withholding payments were down 5% in September, or $354 million, from a year ago with diminished IPO activity a driver of the decline, Uhler said. During the first three months of the state budget’s fiscal year that began July 1, state revenues were nearly $5 billion below expectations, virtually all of it in income taxes. The precipitous decline in IPO activity once again raises the question: Are California’s high taxes, high living and business costs and ever-tightening regulation strangling its golden goose? A new report from Stanford University’s Hoover Institution provides evidence the goose may be flying away. The report by Joseph Vranich, whose company advises firms on relocation, and Lee E. Ohanian, a Hoover Institution senior fellow, says “the number of companies relocating their headquarters out of California in 2021 occurred at twice the rate of 2020. Our findings show that 352 companies moved their headquarters to other states just in the period from Jan. 1, 2018, through Dec. 31, 2021 . . . .” Some of those relocations have been spectacular, such as McKesson, the nation’s ninth largest corporation, and Tesla, the leading maker of electric cars, from California to Texas. The report covers only shifts of corporate headquarters, but there are other corporate moves, such as Walt Disney’s relocation of 2,000 jobs from Los Angeles to Orlando, that are also negative indications. And corporate decisions not to locate in California or expand operations in the state are never publicly reported. California may replace Germany on the global list of economies but that statistical exercise is far less important than the possibility that California’s economy has peaked. Newsom is too smart not to know what the Bloomberg IPO article and the Hoover report imply. It may explain why he opposes Proposition 30, which would hike California’s marginal income tax rate to more than 15% and give investors another reason to shun the state.

CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters. For more columns by Dan Walters, go to calmatters.org/commentary.

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Enough is enough already I think it’s time enough is enough. I’m alarmed and angry at Marilyn Farley’s attacks on a local developer’s family for their campaign contributions to local candidates. And I’m proud to call the Yarbrough family my friends. Thank goodness they care enough to support candidates who believe that Solano County should be open for new business and investment, that we need a supply of housing for our children and those who can’t otherwise afford housing, that we need transportation improvements, that Fairfield can become a better place and that a cutting-edge agricultural community can support both housing and farmers, a plan that Farley fought against and then supported. One needs to look no further than the Yarbrough family’s decade-long effort to build the One Lake project, a community that includes 200 affordable units in an environment that people can be proud of in a project that offers opportunities to everyone. Our children can start off in an affordable unit, move up to a small home and then a larger one, work in a nearby business park and raise a family in a community surrounded by parks, lakes, a small farm with a short walk to public transportation. I dare anyone to visit and say it doesn’t improve Solano’s quality of life. Farley and her husband Duane Kromm have spent their lives trying to deny others the opportunity to buy an affordable home, have attempted to cut off access to clean, affordable water and are taking settlement money from your monthly garbage bill to sue the city and county on projects they don’t like. Farley doesn’t mention that she, her husband and their Orderly Growth group have donated to many of the same candidates the Yarbroughs have. She never mentions the hundreds of thousands of dollars union lobbyists have donated to other candidates she supports. The Yarbrough family has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to every worthy cause to make Fairfield a better place. Marilyn Farley has never supported anything good in our community, especially for our youth or seniors. She has only denied them opportunities. I’ve done a lot in my career that I’m proud of. But I’ve stayed away from people like Marilyn Farley and her husband for good reason. I’m proud of that, too. Jim Spering Suisun City

Vote Wanda Williams for 3rd District supervisor Why am I supporting Wanda Williams for supervisor? In my opinion, Suisun City has long been underserved and underrepresented in the 3rd District. Wanda will ensure Suisun is fully represented and no longer ignored by the Board of Supervisors. That doesn’t mean Wanda will ignore the portions of Fairfield and Cordelia that are in the 3rd District. She will work tirelessly for each resident of the 3rd District to ensure the people are receiving the best representation and support at the Board of Supervisors. Wanda believes every person should be able to afford housing and have jobs that pay a living wage. She is a proponent of the workforce initiative to provide affordable housing and living wages. Wanda is endorsed by many different unions who represent the people out there working every day, some of whom have more than one job just to be able to afford everyday necessities. Do you enjoy and appreciate the protected green space in Solano County? Do you realize developers are anxious to build in our protected green space? What about the farmers and agriculture spaces in Solano County? Wanda will fight the developers and protect our open spaces and agricultural land and support farmers in Solano County. Wanda Williams has always been available to meet with residents to listen to their concerns, and to take action to solve issues that affect people’s daily lives. It’s not an “elec-

tion-time ploy” to show she cares for the people she represents. It’s her every single day of the week mission to listen to residents and find out how she can help them. Vote for Wanda Williams for 3rd District supervisor. It’s time the residents in the 3rd District stand up and demand a voice at the Board of Supervisors. We chose Wanda Williams as our No. 1 choice in the primary election. Let’s make sure we do it again Nov. 8. Donna LeBlanc Suisun City

Day gets auto allowance, doesn’t attend meetings Suisun City council member Jane Day receives over $400/month in auto allowance. This money is for council members to attend meetings and community events. Day has not attended any public meetings in person since 2012. She calls in to all of them. Every Sewer Board meeting, every Water Board meeting, literally every meeting that council members must attend, she has called in. While this is legal, she should not be accepting public funds for travel if she is homebound. Over the past 10 years, Jane Day has received some $50,000 in auto allowance funds, yet has not attended one council meeting in person. Is this the type of person we want leading our city and watching over public funds? Anthony Adams Suisun City

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Vaca residents deserve a full-service city

y mailbox has been back and all city employoverflowing with ees’ backs. This council has campaign postcards invested more in all employpromoting local canees, parks, housing, good jobs, didates. An unusually large business, homelessness, the amount of those come from arts and local nonprofits, all special interest groups lobwhile supporting public safety bying for a slate of “public and balancing the budget. safety” and developer canWe have invested mildidates. In one mailer, we lions in new and existing Nolan Sullivan hear details of an unsubparks, including the Play4All, stantiated staffing crisis impactTrower, Sierra Vista, Pheasant Run ing crime and public safety. It closes Parks and Mariposa Center. with a quote: “Police and Fire need Housing projects like Pony a candidate who has our back.” Express Senior Apartments, Oak As an outgoing council member, Grove Senior Apartments and Allison lifelong public servant and someone Workforce Housing. We hold develwho cares deeply about Vacaville’s opers accountable to promises made safety and emergency medical serin projects like Green Tree, Southvices, this message gave me pause. town and North Village. We demand Has the council forgotten about public the parks, schools and amenities these safety? Have we chased away droves developers promised, putting people of public safety employees? over profit. The short answer to those comPutting millions into a renewed plicated questions is, no. Crime downtown. A biomanufacturing continues to drop significantly, violent strategy bringing hundreds of good crime most notably. Fire and EMS jobs. Partnerships with the local response times continue to be better school district and community colthan surrounding cities and outside of leges to train our children for those a brown out at a single station that is new jobs. Added a team of economic being highly politicized, we are safer development staff to bring careers today than we have ever been. to Vacaville and support local busiWhat these mailers and stateness. Investing more in the Vacaville ments on Facebook don’t say is the Chamber of Commerce’s programs current council (supported by public in the past two years than the previrecord) has voted for every police or ous six years combined. Millions into fire action that has been put in front of small business grants and regional them over the past two years. We have resources to work with our city’s approved new positions, increased major employers. We get involved, budgets, approved a first-of-its-kind show up to ribbon cuttings, work with hiring bonus for police officers and local employers and have created a new Fire Department internship programs that benefit real busiprogram. So why, based on those facts, nesses and jobs. would these candidates and special This is the first council that has interest groups continue their attack invested millions into expanding on incumbent council members? shelter beds, programs through our I believe it is because our current Police Department, mental health council has chosen to represent crisis response, and engaged in a firstyou, the voter, the taxpayer and the of-its-kind partnership with Solano average citizen. This council has your County and all other cities to work on

homelessness regionally. This council has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into arts programs and art-based nonprofits. Revived the Arts Advisory Committee, begun murals and public arts projects across town. Many council members have partnered with local cultural groups to bring events that celebrate our different heritages and backgrounds. We work hard to create a place where all our diverse cultures are celebrated. Most importantly, this council has done a tremendous job balancing the budget. For the first time in a decade, we have a million-dollar surplus in our general fund. After years of spending down reserves, we have prudently managed to add to our reserve, fund essential services, offer fair wages and paid down a mountain of debt. My point in saying all this is that you as a Vacaville resident deserve a full-service city. A council that values fair compensation for all employees and a balanced budget that doesn’t jeopardize our financial future. This council has proven we can have a safer Vacaville and housing options, streets without potholes, clean water, an amazing downtown, great parks and good jobs. Special interest groups and developers are asking for a council that has their back. I ask for a council that has all our backs. When you vote Nov. 8, don’t be fooled by scare tactics from special interest groups designed to benefit the few. You deserve a full-service city and the current incumbent council members and majority councilendorsed candidate in District 4 have clearly indicated this is what they will deliver. Nolan Sullivan is a resident of Vacaville and an outgoing member of the City Council.

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The Bethany Holiday Craft Fair not only offered shopping for visitors but entertainment with the church choir in Vacaville, Saturday.

Bethany From Page One year goes toward various missions around the community. The congregation has created toy bags for the children of prisoners, along with participating in K-9 Comfort – and across the country in North Dakota, the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, according to event organizer Pat Green. Green started as the organizer in 2020 during the height of the pandemic and said it was a challenge to ensure the safety of everyone and that the biggest fundraiser for the league could continue. That was behind them this year as 24 vendors spread out at the campus of Bethany Lutheran School on Ulatis Drive. “It is really cool because we have some of the same vendors as in years past, and people are looking for them,” Green said. There are a few traditions each year, like warm soup for sale and the church choir singing. “We have chili, broccoli and cheese, milestone and cookies,” Green said. “Last year we ran out of cookies so this year we

have plenty of them.” They also had sisters Denise Hernandez and Dorothy Lambercht once again, who brought their Christmas balls to the event. The large globes are actually two plastic salad bowls placed faceto-face and decorated with lights, tinsel and greenery. “They are a crowd favorite,” Green said. Along with the regular food, a drawing for gifts and music were vendors who came to raise money for their own causes. The middle school students from Bethany are doing a Letter to Santa box this year to raise money to go to Disneyland at the end of the year. The Bethany Brownie Troop 31689 meets at the school with about 12 members. The girls made cinnamon stick Christmas ornaments. “They want to raise money for various activities they want to do this year,” said volunteer Trisha Roberto of Vacaville. “They want to go see the horses and go horseback riding, along with visiting a fire station and veterinary clinic.” The prize drawing included large gift baskets with themes like gardening. There was also an acrylic painting by Randy Pauley.

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FAIRFIELD — The Solano-Napa Small Business Development Center offers a workshop this coming week designed to help people with various aspects of starting a running a small business. The workshop, “How

Obama From Page One Trump’s booming voice echoed over the grounds, telling the arriving crowd that the United States is a “nation in decline.” A few people chugged White Claws in porta potties. When Mastriano spoke, wearing a Philadelphia Phillies hat in western Pennsylvania, a double rainbow formed over the crowd. “We claim that in Jesus’ name,” he said, speaking a couple hours before Trump was scheduled to appear. Mastriano accused Shapiro of failing to fight crime as attorney general. “I don’t know why he’s not defending the people of Philadelphia,” Mastriano said, “Especially suffering are Latino Americans, African Americans, and he’s turned his back on them.” But throughout his speech he returned to issues around transgender people, repeatedly bringing up rules around bathrooms and sports. Shapiro “thinks he’s a champion of women’s rights,” Mastriano said. “Can he even define what a woman is?” Outside, bumper stickers on cars referred to false claims that the 2020 election was stolen: “Biden Didn’t Win, Everyone Knows That” read one sign on an RV. There appeared to be significant support for Mastriano. ”I believe he’s an honest guy,” said Mike McGuirk, of Johnstown, who was wearing a Mastriano pin. He stood at the back of the line with his wife, Peg. He said he was most concerned with crime and inflation, and believed that Shapiro had not done enough to combat the drug problem in Philadelphia and elsewhere. Rachael Morris, who home schools her two children in Chester County, said she first met Mastriano during a 2020 Harrisburg rally opposing coronavirus restrictions. ”He was the only legislator out there with us. People were out of work,” Morris said. “Other legislators were unwilling to speak to us. He was our voice. That’s why we love him.” In Philadelphia, a parade of local officials spoke to more than 1,000 spectators waiting in the Liacouras Center Saturday afternoon for more than two hours before the main events. College students danced to the song “Shots,” speakers stood in front of three massive American flags, and the crowd was dotted with red

to Start Your Business in Solano/Napa Counties,” takes place from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday. It will provide an overview of the things to consider when starting a business: Business licensing requirements for Solano and Napa counties, business taxes, legal form of organization, components Phillies hats. The crowd roared when state Sen. Vincent Hughes, a Democrat from West Philadelphia, rattled off the policy differences between Fetterman and Oz, and then ended with, “John Fetterman lives in Pennsylvania, and Oz don’t.” On the floor of the arena, Gini George looked up and held her fist in the air. The 45-year-old from Northeast Philadelphia was sporting a Fetterman pin, and said she supports the lieutenant governor because she can identify with him: Her mother has had two strokes. And she had chronic pain as a result of Lyme disease for 15 years. She said she isn’t concerned about Fetterman’s health, and wasn’t bothered by his halting debate performance last month. “I know what it’s like to be looked at as if you’re not a member of society,” she said. “The fact that he got up there gives disabled people hope and a voice.” George said she plans to vote for Democrats up and down the ticket Tuesday and is most concerned about abortion access and other social issues. But she was clear about who brought her out to the arena this weekend. ”I love Obama so much,” she gushed. “Have you seen his rallies? He speaks the truth. And I love him.” Several elected officials invoked race, including Shapiro’s running mate, state Rep. Austin Davis, who would be the state’s first Black lieutenant governor. He elicited loud boos when he told the crowd Mastriano had once been photographed donning Confederate military garb. The uniform, Davis said, “stands for the enslavement of Black and brown people.” ”He has showed us time and time again with his own words and actions that he’s unfit to serve as a senator in the General Assembly, let alone as our governor,” Davis said.

of a business plan and other startup concerns and issues. Small Business Development Center Business Adviser Mike Basayne will teach the workshop. Basayne holds a master’s of business administration degree in business planning and performance/finance and

has a background in banking, consulting and government, with focus on agriculture, the wine industry and real estate. To register, visit https://www.solanonapa sbdc.org/event/how-tostart-your-business-insolano-napa-counties.

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From left, Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman, former President Barack Obama, candidate for governor for Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro, and President Joe Biden participate in a rally ahead of the midterm elections in Philadelphia, Saturday. ing the sitting president being a focal point in the election. Obama’s presence signals how the former president may retain more luster than the one currently presiding over sky-high inflation. Obama’s visits to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia come as Democrats aim to lift turnout in those deep blue cities, particularly among Black voters who form the backbone of the party’s support. Shapiro has held substantial leads in public polling over Mastriano, though there are still fresh memories of significant polling misses in Pennsylvania. House races in northeastern Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Valley, and Pittsburgh and its suburbs are also going down to the wire.

Obama and Trump’s visits are in party strongholds where the political leaders will be aiming to juice turnout on another Pennsylvania election day with sweeping consequences. The Pennsylvania governor’s race could determine the future of abortions right and voting laws in the country’s fifth most populous state – and determine if Mastriano, an avid election denier, appoints the secretary of state who oversees the

state’s elections in 2024, when it could again be a pivotal presidential battleground. The neck-and-neck Senate race, meanwhile, could decide control of the chamber, and with it significant influence over legislation and Biden appointments, including if any openings arise on the Supreme Court. That contest has gained even more importance as recent trends have made Republicans heavy favorites to win the U.S. House, leaving the Senate as Democrats’ last hope for retaining a foothold in Congress. Several of Pennsylvania’s House races could help decide the margins in that chamber as the GOP appears poised to take control. Both parties are hoping a late push by their party’s most prominent figures can rally any voters who might be thinking about staying home. The events Saturday will also foreshadow the likelihood of another Trump run for president, and a potential rematch with Biden, in 2024. Trump is reportedly considering launching his third run for the White House as soon as this month. But much of the immediate focus is likely to fall on the hugely expensive Senate contest, where polls show barely any separation between Fetterman and Oz. The rallies could energize solid partisans, but also carry some political risks. Trump is wildly popular with Republicans, but has proven to be toxic with swing voters and suburban moderates – the group Oz has been wooing for months. And while most midterm elections focus on the party in power, Democrats worried about Biden’s poor approval ratings are glad to turn attention on the former president. They’d prefer the vote to be seen as a choice between Biden and Trump, rather than a referendum on the unpopular sitting president. Biden, too, inspires antipathy from many voters, though he has taken a special pride in campaigning in Pennsylvania, his birthplace, and there’s likely no avoid-

In the morning, Obama, seeking to energize core Democratic voters before Tuesday’s election, told the Pittsburgh crowd that despite the divisiveness and anger of the country’s politics, they can’t afford to sit out. He framed the election as a choice between Republican who oppose abortion rights, who have pledged to investigate Biden, and who oppose gun safety laws and Democrats who have passed legislation to rebuild infrastructure, fight climate change and lower prescription drug costs. And Obama cast Oz as a slick talker “looking out for himself,” comparing his political rhetoric to the miracle cures he used to promote on TV. “John’s stroke did not change who he is, it didn’t change what he cares about. It didn’t change his values, his heart, his fight. It doesn’t change who he will represent when he gets to the United States Senate. He’ll represent you, and that’s what you deserve,” Obama said. Fetterman pledged to “be that 51st vote to eliminate the filibuster, to raise the minimum wage,” and to support the pro-union PRO Act, protect Medicare and Social Security, preserve same-sex marriage, and codify the abortion rights previously enshrined by Roe v. Wade.

in winter.” The building the club meets in at 125 W. Kendal St. has been around for 70 years and The Saturday Club for 100 years. In that time, the building is bound to run into a few needs, so that is one of the reasons members are raising money. But it is not the only reason. One of the planned upgrades is a new air conditioning unit that the club needs upwards of $11,000 to replace. “We also have several

programs in which we help young artists by giving out scholarships,” Fox said. One way they bring in money is by renting out the hall for events like weddings, dinners and other events. “People forget that this is also a rental space,” Fox said. Veronica Lake, one of the vendors, came with lots of homemade Christmas ornaments created by her wife, Jenn Victoria.

“This started as a hobby but has quickly become a side hustle,” Lake said. “That’s why we name it Hobby II Hustle.” The tent they set up kept everything covered to protect from sprinkles of rain. “It’s a first for us doing the event,” Lake said. “But we are really excited to see how it goes.” For more information on The Saturday Club of Vacaville, visit https://saturdayclubvaca ville.com.

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Craft From Page One who helped bring in the vendors. She comes from a succession of women who were members of the club over the years, including her mother and grandmother. “I am hoping to make this an annual event two times a year,” Fox said Saturday. “One in the summer and one

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Tribune Content Agency MOSCOW — At least 13 people died when a large fire broke out and caused the ceiling to collapse at a popular nightclub in the Russian city of Kostroma, officials said on Saturday. The Russian Interior Ministry said it had detained two suspects, one of whom is believed to have been directly involved with the fire. The roof of the Poligon club, which has been popular for decades, collapsed after a fire spread rapidly over an area of about 3,500 square meters inside the building, authorities said on Saturday. According to initial findings by investigators, several emergency exits were locked, state news agency TASS reported, citing the regional prosecutor’s office. “Violations of the fire safety law were found and the emergency exits were locked in rooms where people were,” a statement from the office said, according to TASS. Necessary inspections as well as monitoring of fire protection rules had not been carried out. Russian state television reported that 250 people had been rescued. In addition to 13 dead, five people were injured, the authorities said. However, the exact number of casualties still had to be assessed, according to the Investigative Committee of Russia. The Moscow-based committee said that a 23-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of having started the fire using a pyrotechnic device. The manager of the establishment was also arrested for violating fire regulations, investigators said. In Russia, breaches of basic safety regulations repeatedly lead to large fires with many deaths and injuries.

DALLAS — Officials are surveying the damage left behind after severe storms battered northeast Texas Friday by way of heavy rain, damaging winds and multiple tornadoes. A tornado watch was issued for 36 Texas counties Friday afternoon, including Dallas County, but extended all the way through Oklahoma and into parts of Arkansas before it expired about 8 p.m. In that time, multiple confirmed tornadoes touched down, including one over Point – 17 miles southeast of Greenville – as it headed toward Sulphur Springs. The storm system continued near East Texas cities of New Boston, Naples, Brookston and Paris. The Paris News confirmed “significant” damage to the small rural community of Powderly in Lamar County after a tornado left a “miles-long trail of destruction,” according to the publication. Ten people were hospitalized, with two in critical condition, and at least 50 homes were damaged, the Lamar County Sheriff’s

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A line of severe storms passes over downtown Dallas, Friday. Office said. As of Saturday morning, no deaths had been reported in Texas, but one fatality was confirmed in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, according to The Associated Press. Additionally, the National Weather Service said a record amount of daily rainfall, coming in at 3.01 inches, was recorded at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Friday, breaking the previous record of 1.77 inches set in 1956. Preliminary storm surveys are expected to take place

throughout the weekend. Two teams were sent out to assess damage in Lamar and Henderson counties Saturday, the weather service said, and surveys will continue Sunday, with a team expected to evaluate Hopkins County. The first round of results are not expected until late Saturday afternoon, according to the weather service. Texans are encouraged to report damage once the storm passes using the Individual State of Texas Assessment tool at damage.tdem.texas.gov.

To assist in the region’s recovery, Gov. Greg Abbott increased the readiness levelof the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to a Level II Friday, which activated state resources to support local emergency services, including directing the Texas Division of Emergency Management “to swiftly provide all necessary resources to protect our communities.” About 9:15 p.m. Friday, the Texas A&M Forest Service said it sent crews, heavy equipment and sawyers throughout northeast Texas. Those crews worked through the night in Lamar, Bowie, Cass, Red River and Morris counties, the forest service said, and personnel from outside northeast Texas arrived Saturday morning to “assist on saw teams, with heavy equipment, and logistical support.” In the meantime, a dry and cool weekend will be followed by warmer, humid weather next week. While there is a slight chance of rain on Monday and again on Friday, “severe weather looks unlikely at this time,” the weather service said.

North Korea fires 4 short-range ballistic missiles Tribune Content Agency North Korea fired four shortrange ballistic missiles toward the Yellow Sea on Saturday, South Korean officials said, adding to a record number of launches this year that have ratcheted up regional tensions. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff detected the launches from Tongrim County in North Pyongyan Province between around 11:32 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. local time, it said in a statement. The missiles flew about 81 miles at an apogee of 12 miles with a top

speed of Mach 5. The action follows the launch on Wednesday of at least 23 missiles, including the first ballistic one to fly over a nautical border with South Korea, marking the country’s biggest daily barrage under leader Kim Jong Un. On Thursday, North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile designed to hit the American mainland, while warning the U.S. of “powerful measures” if it continued joint military drills in the region with South Korea and others. Prior to the latest test, Kim’s

state had fired off about 60 ballistic missiles so far this year, more than twice the amount in any other year during his decade in power. The U.S. and South Korea have sharpened their rhetoric to deter Pyongyang from further military escalation, warning that using a nuclear weapon against allied nations would result in the end of the Kim regime. The U.S., Japan and South Korea have warned that Pyongyang could soon raise tensions with a nuclear test, which would be its first in five years and seventh overall.

The U.S. and South Korea also said they planned to extend the “Vigilant Storm” military exercises underway – and which North Korea cited as the reason for its recent spate of launches. Two B-1B U.S. strategic bombers staged joint drills with four South Korean F-35A fighter jets Saturday, the Joint Chiefs said. Earlier Saturday, North Korea’s foreign ministry condemned what it called military provocations from the U.S. and warned that it will respond to any attacks against its sovereignty.

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nne Lamont, a California writer whose wisdom is read all around the world, wrote poetry as a high school student. She was once surprised by an award for a poem submitted to a California competition. She says, “You need to start somewhere. Start by getting something – anything – down on paper.” My goal with this column to Suzanne Bruce promote writing Poetry connection among the youth in our city, to let them know what they say counts. Writing is about enjoying the process as well as the outcome. Today’s poem by Vanden High School senior Evalyn Hoffman exemplifies how writing can allow expressions to flow and be free. Evalyn is the president of the A4L Club, a part of Link Crew, and a current student leader in her business class. She is also responsible for the creation of the quiet room for special needs students at Vanden. She loves helping people and sometimes just needs to vent, so she turns to writing. This poem, along with several other student poems, are mounted and hung in The Coffee Bar, 740 Texas St., downtown Fairfield. Please visit there, have a wonderful beverage and savor some student poetry. Her Spirit T’is contrary to her radiant spirit Who glows in space like a pearl blown star Who soft and freely touches all Her mercy and peace exchanges When with her dying breath and evening light Forgotten in the darkness and tearful silence Searches frantically for the lost traveler of thought Blasphemous the fountain of false hope Unproductive to the enhanced imagination of man Eternal ideas her spirit shows Leading lost souls from her sorrowful woes — Evalyn Hoffman

Poems must be sent to Suzanne Bruce at fairfieldpoetlaureate@ gmail.com by the 15th of the month prior to publication. Please include a short introduction about yourself, such as if you are a student, where and why you enjoy writing poetry.

Big Band Tribute to veterans set Nov. 11 Daily Republic Staff

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VACAVILLE — The Vacaville Jazz Society is putting on a Special Veterans USO Big Band Tribute Show on Veterans Day. The event will be held at Journey Downtown, 308 Main St. Singer Frank Salamone will host the event, which also will feature vocalist Leah Walker and Julie and Arthur Stout. Flamenco dancer Angela Arteritano also will be part of the entertainment. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. There will be an all-you-caneat pizza dinner, which is free to veterans and $10 for non-veterans. Doors open for at 5 p.m. for dinner. The music starts at 7 p.m. For tickets, go to www. journeydowntownvenue.com/ wholesaleshop/veterans-uso-bigband-tribute-show.

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Artist Hugo Crosthwaite created a five-minute stop-motion drawing animation featuring Anthony S. Fauci. It will be shown in D.C.’s National Portrait Gallery.

Fauci looks at a portrait of himself, sees the future Roxanne Roberts THE WASHINGTON POST

WASHINGTON — Anthony Fauci doesn’t know how history will remember him, but he does know how it will see him. On a recent Saturday, he’s inside a private room at Washington’s National Portrait Gallery, looking at the work of art that will hang alongside presidents, celebrities, inventors and other distinguished Americans. It’s a video – a stop-motion animation – chronicling his landmark career through a series of intense drawings that leap out from the screen.

“I don’t think of myself in the same category as the people in the National Portrait Gallery, even if other people do,” says the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, who became the face of the pandemic, for better and worse. “You never quite see yourself at that level.” Fauci has been photographed too many times to count, and people have sent him dozens of paintings – notably singer-artist Joan Baez, who called him up and said, “I’ve admired what you’ve done. I have a portrait of you.” The two became friends; Fauci was her date when Baez received the Kennedy Center Honors last year.

Fairfield-Suisun arts groups prepares to open Nor-Cal Regional Juried Art Show Daily Republic Staff

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FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield-Suisun City Visual Arts Association invites the public to visit the annual Nor-Cal Regional Juried Art Show at the Solano Town Center Gallery. The show opens Friday and runs through Jan. 8. Artist from all over California and as far away as Baton Rouge, Louisiana entered last year’s show, submitting original artwork in 14 categories. The Nor-Cal Regional Juried Art Show is one of the oldest juried art shows in California. This year’s jurors are Marc

Lancet, professor at Solano Community College; Cheryl Gleason, art director/curator at the Mills Station Art and Culture Center in Rancho Cordova; and Janen Whitesell, professor of speech and gallery management at Solano Community College. The artwork will be judged Monday and all artists with selected artwork will be notified by phone that day. A reception and Awards Gala will occur Nov. 19 at the Solano Town Center Gallery. Artwork was accepted in 14 different categories: Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Color Photography, Glass, Ceramic Vessel, See Arts, Page B3

“You always think things don’t do justice to you until you realize that maybe your own image of yourself is a little bit distorted compared to what the world sees,” he says. In Fauci’s mind, he’s far more human than he’s often depicted: “I don’t take that kind of personal vanity stuff seriously. Brad Pitt played me on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ I know I’m not Brad Pitt, no matter how much I would love to look like Brad Pitt.” The gallery’s portrait is a decidedly modern take on the genre: Artist Hugo Crosthwaite made graphite and charcoal drawings and adapted them into the

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