Daily Republic: Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022

What people are saying on social media about the death of Mayor Harry T. Price

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Fairfield Mayor Harry T. Price died early Friday. Here are some of the comments posted about the news on social media.

“Today our city lost a great man, our beloved mayor. It was an honor and privilege to serve alongside a true servant leader. Mayor Price loved the city of Fairfield and its community even more. He showed up every day and to every event. He was a class act that represented our city with grace, pride and dignity. Mayor Price believed in me and was one of my biggest supporters. I will miss his presence but his legacy will live on in the many projects, collaborations and people that he impacted. Rest well the forever, mayor of Fairfield, and thank you for everything.” – Fairfield Councilwoman Doriss Panduro

“Mr. Price is how I knew him in high school. He was my English teacher. Harry my friend and colleague is how I knew him as an adult. He was a mentor to me in my early days of office. Always supportive and willing to share knowledge. He was the consummate gentleman. My heart grieves for his family and the community he loved so well. You are loved and missed.” Dilenna Harris, former Vacaville councilwoman

“Mayor Price – The Mayor of Fairfield. Rest in peace, kind sir. Your example of leadership should be emulated by all. Thank you for your support and friendship.” – The Rev. David Isom, Fairfield-Suisun School District governing board president

“Proud to have had the opportunity to serve alongside him in improving the lives of people in our county.” – Assemblywoman Lori Wilson, former mayor of Suisun City

“You are so loved, Mayor Price – a true statesman and gentleman who put this community’s needs above his own. Without regard for himself, he was one rare politician who truly cared about people and lived that every day. RIP my friend and

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FAIRFIELD — City colleagues, friends and members of the community on Friday were mourning the loss of longtime Mayor Harry Price, a fixture in the community for more than 60 years.

Price, 85, died early Friday.

“I’m heartbroken,” Mayor-elect Catherine Moy said Friday afternoon, adding that Fairfield “has lost its mayor, who did so much for the city.”

Vice Mayor Rick Vaccaro, Councilwoman Pam Bertani and Councilman Chuck Timm declined to comment out of respect for Price’s family. The other council members could not be reached.

Supervisor-elect Wanda Williams visited with Price on Dec. 11 at Community Methodist Church. She said Price was in good spirits and looking forward to visiting with a

brother in Oregon.

“He was a gentle guy. It just brought me to tears. He is going to be greatly missed in the community,” said Williams, who added that when she was first elected to Suisun City’s council, Price reached out to her, was very supportive and helpful.

“I’m glad I got my last hug in,” Williams said.

Supervisor Jim Spering, who Williams is replacing, said a dinner in honor of Price was scheduled Dec. 28 with the other Solano County mayors.

“He was a statesman, and a tremendous representative to Fairfield and Solano County. He touched a lot of lives in a lot of positive ways,” Spering said.

Assemblywoman Lori Wilson said in a social media post she was proud to have had the opportunity to serve alongside Price “in improving the lives of people in our county.”

The city released a statement Friday afternoon:

2 new council members, 1 incumbent start tenures

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FAIRFIELD — Catherine Moy will take her oath of office Tuesday as mayor, along with new Council members Doug Carr and K. Patrice Williams and

The celebration will be muted, of course, with the death Friday of outgoing Mayor Harry Price, who served one term on the council and four terms as mayor.

The council was scheduled to recognize his contributions as part of the meeting, along with the contributions by Councilman Chuck Timm, who served a total of 12 years on the council.

The swearing-in cere-

mony will follow.

There is also a 5 p.m. reception scheduled prior to the council meeting. That will be held in the lobby of City Hall, 100 Webster St. The oaths and meeting will

See Council, Page A10

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mayor Harry T. Price early this morning,” the city announcement said.

“Mayor Price truly loved this community and was a great advocate for many causes including Travis Air Force Base, the Leaven, and more,” it went on to say. “Mayor Price always had a smile

on his face and kind words of encouragement for all. His presence will be keenly missed.”

Price was just a few days from finishing his long elected career in Fairfield. Moy, who defeated him in the Nov. 8 election, was scheduled to replace him Tuesday.

He had served one term

Vallejo honors veterans with wreaths

returning Councilwoman Doriss Panduro.

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Harry Price, longtime mayor of Fairfield, died Friday. Price is shown this fall as he was running for reelection.

Aaron Rosenblatt/Daily Republic file (2017)

Harry Price waves to onlookers during the Independence Day Parade in downtown Fairfield, July 4, 2017.

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Harry Price speaks to Fairview Elementary students after talking to the school’s second and third graders about being mayor, April 18, 2011.

Annual Solano County quiz to test your local knowledge

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Get out the egg nog, a No. 2 pencil, your thinking cap and local knowledge, because today is the annual Solano County quiz.

I’ve been presenting an annual quiz about the county since the days of Robert Waterman and Josiah Wing (could I be foreshadowing a quiz question? Perhaps!). This quiz is available for people who are walking through the mall in Fairfield or who are incarcerated in Vacaville (foreshadowing other questions? More likely).

So take a deep breath, concentrate on the county in which you live and see how many of the 20 questions you can answer, starting off with one that provides a potential bonus point:

QUESTIONS

1. Name the seven cities in

Solano County. For a bonus point, list them in reverse order of population, largest to smallest.

2. What five counties border Solano County?

3. How many U.S. highways are in Solano County?

4. Name the four interstate freeways in Solano County.

5. What was the leading agricultural crop in Solano County in 2021 in terms of dollars?

6. In what census (taken every 10 years) did Solano’s population surpass 100,000?

7. Within 5 miles, how far is it on Interstate 80 from the eastern border of Solano County to the western border?

8. Who is the county administrator of Solano County?

9. The total area of Suisun City is 4.2 square miles. Within 10 square miles, what is the total area of Fairfield?

10. July is the warmest month of the year in Fairfield. Within 3 degrees, what is the

average high temperature for a July day in Fairfield?

11. Which member of the Partridge Family am I thinking of right now?

12. Which of the two prisons in Vacaville has more inmates: California Medical Facility or California State Prison, Solano?

13. When was the last time a Republican won the presidential vote during a general election in Solano County?

14. When was the last time a Republican won at least 40% of the presidential vote in Solano County?

15. What is the largest public school system in Solano County?

16. Within five years, when was Fairfield incorporated as a city?

17. In what month does Vacaville host Fiesta Days?

18. What is the name of the large mall in Fairfield?

19. Travis Air Force Base was originally the FairfieldSuisun Army Air Base, then the Fairfield-Suisun Air Force Base. Within three years, in what year

was the base renamed after Gen. Robert Travis?

20. Within 500 miles, how far (while driving) is the quickest route from Fairfield, California, to Fairfield, Connecticut?

ANSWERS

1. Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville, Suisun City, Benicia, Dixon, Rio Vista.

2. Contra Costa, Napa, Sacramento, Yolo, Sonoma.

3. None. There are four interstate freeways and five state highways, but no U.S. highways.

4. I-80, I-780, I-680, I-505.

5. Almonds, at $71.1 million.

6. 1950.

7. 42 miles (although there is a brief detour into Napa County just east of Vallejo).

8. William Emlen. 9. 37.6 square miles.

10. 89.6 degrees.

11. Danny.

12. California State Prison, Solano. As of Nov. 30, CSPS had 3,314 inmates, CMF had 1,889.

13. 1984, when Ronald

Reagan received 54.5% of the county’s votes.

14. 2004, when George W. Bush received 41.9% of the votes, the only time it’s been above 40% since 1984.

15. Fairfield-Suisun School District has approximately 20,000 students. Vacaville (14,000) and Vallejo (11,000) are the next largest.

16. 1903.

17. May.

18. Solano Town Center.

19. In 1951. Travis was killed in a plane crash in 1950.

20. 2,916 miles.

SCORING

15 or more: Expert 9 to 14: Pretty good. These weren’t easy.

4 to 8: Hopefully, you’re just new to the area.

0-3: It’s pronounced “Suh-SOON.”

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SANTA ANA — At the Santa Ana Zoo’s Monkey Row, a crested capuchin named Mateo rattled his cage, looking for attention.

Nearby, spider monkeys glided through a canopy of ropes, and a blackand-white colobus lazily munched on a lettuce leaf.

Monkeys are this small zoo’s star attraction, featured on its logo and lending their name to its Ferris wheel.

But there are only 28 of them – far below the 50 required by the monkey-loving citrus rancher who donated the 12 acres just south of the 5 Freeway that the zoo has occupied since 1952.

Over the years, heirs of Joseph Prentice, who was nicknamed the “Monkey Man,” have tried to enforce the 50-monkey rule, even threatening to take back the land.

Zoo officials say they are trying their best, but there are only so many monkeys that can be acquired from other zoos.

Recently, a new heir – Prentice’s nephew’s son – has taken a gentler tack, saying he believes zoo officials are abiding by the spirit of his great uncle’s wishes.

“They’ve managed it very well up to now,” the heir, Jac Crawford Jr., said of zoo officials. “I certainly wouldn’t want to try to second guess them.”

Crawford, 76, said his late father, an attorney, helped Prentice with the legal paperwork to create a zoo showcasing monkeys. He believes Prentice and his father came up with

Prentice, a lawyer and land baron, lived in a 16-room mansion near what is now the zoo with monkeys and a gibbon, whose mischief caused multiple housekeepers to quit, according to a 2009 Times article.

After hammering out the conditions of the land donation with the city, Prentice died with no children.

In 2008, a greatnephew, Joseph Powell II, informed the city that he had conducted head counts of the monkeys, in several cases finding less than 50. “We plan to proceed with our rights under the grant deed to have the property revert back to Mr. Prentice’s heirs,” his lawyer wrote to the city.

That year, several deaths brought the monkey colony down to 48 before a golden lion tamarin gave birth to twins, hitting the magic 50 number.

After Powell died in 2015, Erin Hernandez took over the monkey

enforcement.

“I was brought up as a kid always being told that my generation was going have to make sure that the city abides by the 50-monkey count,” said Hernandez, 57, of Lake Forest, who is a greatgranddaughter of one of Prentice’s sisters.

Earlier this year, she counted just 20 monkeys. In April, she wrote a letter reminding city officials of the agreement with Prentice.

Much has changed since the first shipment of monkeys arrived in Santa Ana from the wild in 1952. Federal laws and international agreements now protect endangered species, which includes many of the zoo’s monkeys, from being further imperiled by an unregulated wildlife trade.

Officials explained to Hernandez that the zoo’s sole source of monkeys is accredited zoos, which have a limited number of animals to lend or donate.

Santa Ana’s monkey population has dipped due to some deaths, as well as a slowdown in transferring

animals among zoos during the pandemic, they said.

Recently, zoo officials discovered an amended deed from 1954 that designated Crawford’s father as the descendant in charge of enforcing the land donation, making Crawford, not Hernandez, the modern-day heir.

Hernandez said she would like the zoo to stick to the 50-monkey rule. But Crawford, with his more laissez-faire approach, has the legal authority.

Zoo Director Ethan Fisher remembers coming to the “Monkey Zoo,” whose full name is the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice

Park, as a child.

Fisher, 39, began as a volunteer at the zoo in 1999 before becoming its director five years ago. More important than the exact tally of monkeys is the zoo’s hometown feel, he said.

“The ultimate goal was a zoo for the community,” Fisher said. “In talking to other extended family members, what is here today is more than anyone ever dreamed of.”

Here there are no elephants, tigers or gorillas. The monkeys live alongside ocelots, camels, giant anteaters and armadillos as well as common farm

animals like goats and pigs.

Near the entrance, the 50 Monkeys Ferris Wheel pays homage to Prentice’s vision, with more than a dozen gondolas dedicated to endangered monkey species.

Admission is $12 for adults and $9 for children.

The zoo’s $3.7-million annual budget is dwarfed by the Los Angeles Zoo’s, at $22 million, and the San Diego Zoo’s, at $283 million.

Many of the monkeys are housed in cages little different from those of 70 years ago, when the zoo opened.

the 50-monkey quota after scouting the exhibits at the San Diego Zoo.

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FAIRFIELD —

The recount on the $249.6 million facility bond for the FairfieldSuisun School District ended just hours after it started.

John Gardner, the assistant registrar of voters, reported Friday that the recount started at 9 a.m. Wednesday and was stopped by the Central Solano Citizen-Taxpayer Group at 1:48 p.m.

The recount started with two votes separating passage and failure of the bond.

The county Elections Office, with the challengers watching, looked at all 402 provisional ballots, 16 provisional envelopes of ballots not counted and 14 envelopes of write-in ballots not counted.

Gardners said there were no questions or protests from the taxpayer group, which will pay $1,776.

There were several reasons for why the enve-

lopes were reviewed: some had no signatures; some signatures did not match those on file; and some had post office box addresses, which are not accepted.

“The one case that stands out in my mind is that the first name was different than what was on the record, meaning someone else signed (the envelope),” Gardner said.

There were also a couple of provisionals that were duplicate ballots to already received votes.

The county will now pack up and seal all the election results.

There remains a Dec. 30 deadline for someone to challenge the validity of the election, rather than a specific vote count, but that would take legal action, Gardner said.

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VALLEJO — The oldest naval cemetery in California honored the 1,000 service members laid to rest on its grassy hill with wreaths and flags as part of the annual Wreaths Across America event.

Saturday across America, and across the seas, thousands of volunteers placed wreaths on the graves of service members.

Close to 100 people came to the Mare Island Naval Cemetery, some dressed in full military uniform, some in casual jeans and heavy coats.

Two members of the Scottish American Military Society Adm. William A. Moffett Post 1921 came in full kilts. Jo A. Lawrence was joined by Richard Wara. Neither had been to the a wreath-laying ceremony before.

“We came out to honor them,” Lawrence said of the service members buried at the cemetery.

Cmdr. Stacey Crecy of the U.S. Coast Guard came out in full uniform with her girls, Kaitlyn, 10, and Brie, 12. They are from Novato. Crecy placed a flag on one of the wreaths as part of the formal ceremony.

“I have not been to this wreath laying before,” Crecy said. “But I did do it one time at the National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. I am just happy to be a part of this day.”

private citizens as well as local clubs and businesses.

The ceremony began with the presentation of the colors from the Naval Sea Cadets, followed by the national anthem. The singer wasn’t able to make it so the entire assembly sang. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Steven Bennett, Veterans of Foreign Wars 1123 chaplain, gave an invocation.

The mayor of Vallejo, Robert McConnell, spoke briefly, welcoming everyone for another Wreaths Across America event to honor fallen service members.

Vallejo Navy League President Steve Nash gave a brief history of the cemetery and his work in getting it restored.

to other veterans laid to rest in local cemeteries.

As a day of remembrance, Solano County Supervisor Monica Brown paid a small tribute to Fairfield’s longtime mayor, Harry Price.

“Harry Price spent eight years in the Army; he was a veteran,” Brown said. “He was always a hard person to follow after he spoke at an event because he was an English teacher; it made me nervous. I taught math, not English.”

The theme of this year’s Wreaths Across America event was “Find a Way to Serve.” Brown admonished people to look for ways to be of service, from very small acts of kindness to larger acts.

decades apart we are.”

The keynote speaker was Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas D. Dieckman of the U.S. Army.

“There is no greater honor than to serve during peace times or war,” Dieckman said. “This is a day set aside to remember veterans who passed on. We honor all veterans in more than 3,400 cemeteries across the world.”

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VACAVILLE — The Solano County Farm Bureau grew its membership by 30% and increased its community engagement, leading to being named the Class A “2022 County of the Year” by the California Farm Bureau Federation.

The bureau was recognized at the federation’s annual meeting Dec. 5-9 in Monterey.

“They increased the visibility of the farm bureau, highlighting the benefits of membership and personally engaging with potential members,” Gary Sack, the District 11 representative to the federation, said in a video highlighting Solano’s 2022 accomplishments.

Those include a membership jump to 380, up from about 266, plus adding involvement on local boards for water districts and other community groups. The farm bureau also increased its use of social media to get its message out. It also sponsored three commu-

nity gardens and worked with school districts on ag-related matters.

The executive director of the local farm bureau is Lisa Shipley and the membership director is Jill Hendrix.

Class A counties have 500 or fewer members.

Wreaths Across America is a national day to honor veterans and those who “made the ultimate sacrifice” for our country. The program involves placing wreaths upon the graves of the service members. By the end of the event, every single tombstone in the cemetery was graced with a fir wreath under a veteran’s name.

Money for the wreaths was donated by several

“We were well aware of how sadly the cemetery had been ignored,” Nash said. “I fundraised daily to make sure there was enough money so that every grave had a wreath.”

Any extra wreaths went

“This is a personal act of commemoration,” Brown said. “These were someone’s children; the wreaths are a special touch. They may not have family here today, but we can be that family no matter how many

Afterward, representatives from all branches of the military, the police union, and POW/MIAs placed small flags in a series of wreaths on pedestals. Taps was played and the ceremony ended with another prayer.

A similar ceremony occurred at the much larger Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon.

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Susan Hiland/Daily Republic U.S. Coast Guard Commander Stacey Crecy places a flag on the wreaths honoring all branches of the military at the Mare Island Naval Cemetery Wreaths Across America event, Saturday.

Obituaries

Pervis Lamoine Leewright May 31, 1938 — Nov. 23, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Pervis Lamoine Leewright. Pervis was born at home to William Purvis Leewright and Etta Marie Leewright in Sulfur Springs, Texas, in 1938. He left us on Nov. 23, 2022, passing comfortably in his sleep.

Pervis was born the fourth of five children. He is survived by his younger sister, Sue; son, David; grandchildren, Kristen and Kevin; and his great-grandson, Keith, now 16 years old.

The Leewright family moved from Texas to San Diego, California, in 1942 and on to Suisun Valley in 1946. Pervis attended Armijo High School, graduating in 1956 and served the next two years in Korea in the U.S. Army.

After returning home to Fairfield, California, in 1958, Pervis met and married Donna Lewis of Vacaville.

Pervis spent most of his working career as a foreman in the packaging department of Basic Vegetable in Vacaville. Pervis also served as a Vacaville police reserve officer after graduating Solano College with an AA

degree in Criminal Justice.

As a young man, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. In later years, he spent most of his time motorcycling with friends and family, riding to Florida in 2001 and Sturgis in 2003.

Pervis was also very active with his local clubs, serving as Sergeant-at-Arms in the Vacaville Moose Lodge for many years. He was also an active member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Iron Steads of Vacaville, and ABATE.

His laughter and love of life will be greatly missed.

Viewing will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., with funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at Bryan-Braker Funeral Home, 1850 W. Texas St. Fairfield. Graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. at the Suisun Fairfield Cemetery, 1707 Union Ave., Fairfield, California.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Ronald McDonald House in Sacramento.

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

F. Merwin

Linda Arlene Maxwell Paulson passed away on Dec. 5, 2022, at home in Fairfield, California, just five months after she had been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer.

Linda was born on Aug. 18, 1947, at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois. She was the daughter of Elsa and Charles F. Maxwell Jr. She married David W. Paulson, the son of Wayne and Jane Paulson, on June 20, 1970.

Linda was baptized, confirmed and married at the United Lutheran Church in Oak Park, Illinois. She attended Hatch Elementary School and graduated from Oak Park - River Forest High School in 1965. She studied at Northern Illinois University for one year before transferring to Northwestern University in the fall of 1966. It was there that she met her future husband on May 5, 1967. Linda and Dave celebrated the anniversary of their first date every year, hosting a special party with numerous friends for their 50th in 2017, and continuing until their 55th in 2022.

at Sullivan Middle School. She also spent nine years as the youth leader for UMYF at the Napa Methodist Church.

Linda and Dave lived in Napa until March 1993, when Dave was appointed District Attorney of Solano County. They have lived in Solano County since then.

In the fall of 2000, Linda joined the faculty at Crystal Middle School in Suisun City, California. She taught 7th and 8th grade English, and she also taught a program that helped students reach proficiency in reading level. She was selected by her peers as the Crystal Middle School ‘Teacher of the Year’ for 2003.

Ingrid Irene Collins passed away Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, surrounded by loving hands. She was born May 8, 1938, in Berlin, Germany, to Walter and Irene Nitz. She was the eldest of three children including sister, Dorit, and her brother, Jurgen.

love the most.’ She also loved cooking for her family and is best known for her apple pancakes and potato soup.

She was a force to be reckoned with.

Iris F. Merwin was born June 23, 1938, to Gisli Fridriksson and Augusta Hermanssdottir in Reykjavik, Iceland. She came to the United States after graduating from Bifrost College in 1960.

Iris met her husband Paul in San Francisco and was married at the Navy Chapel on Treasure Island on July 29, 1961. She then traveled with her Navy husband and moved as far west as Hawaii and as far east as London, England. After the Navy, Iris and her family settled down in the Bay Area.

Iris was a great mother to three boys, Rob, Ken and Steve, as well as a loving and supportive wife with a

Carol Lee Damele was born on Dec. 22, 1937, to Leo J. Damele and Ellen (Holley) Damele of Eureka, Nevada. She was educated in a oneroom schoolhouse near her home of Tonkin Ranch until she attended school in Eureka. She told of many happy memories of her childhood with cousins on the ranch and during her schooldays. She graduated from Eureka County High School in 1955 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology and Chemistry in 1959 from Saint Mary’s of the Wasatch College in Utah.

It was at a social in Utah that she met David Heim, a handsome young man stationed at the Army’s Dugway Proving Ground.

Carol Lee moved to Reno and worked as a medical technologist at the VA Hospital and Washoe Medical Center. She enjoyed her independence and the work very much. She and Dave renewed their friendship and were later married in August 1961. They made their home in El Sobrante, California, and later in Fairfield, and Suisun Valley, California. It was in Fairfield where they started up the Dave’s Giant Hamburger restaurant.

Carol Lee loved the country life out in the orchards of Suisun Valley and grew her own fruit trees and gardens, and loved raising the four children there. She enjoyed hosting family parties and holiday gatherings. Carol Lee stayed close to the kids while working in Mother’s Guild at Holy Spirit School and as a substitute teacher at St. Vincent Ferrer High School in nearby Vallejo. She also worked as

wonderful sense of humor to Paul. She was active in sports and became good at tennis, playing at a 3.5 level. Iris was also skilled in needlepoint, cooking and painting with oils and watercolor.

She will be dearly missed as she was beloved by many.

Iris is survived by her husband of 62 years, Paul; son, Robert, son, Kenneth and his wife, Jen, son, Stephen and his wife, Ashley; grandson, Dillon, and ‘honorary’ twin grandchildren, Travis and Trevor.

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

a paraprofessional at Solano County schools. She enjoyed working with the families and teachers and made many friends.

In 2020, Carol Lee moved to Smith Valley, Nevada. She passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 6, 2022, just short of her 85th birthday.

She is survived by her two brothers, Leo Glynn (Mary) Damele and Antone J. Damele; son, Allan Heim; daughters, Ellen (LeRoy) Gansberg, Lesa (Angel) Gonzalez, Margaret Heim; and grandchildren, Robert Paulson, Kelly Paulson, Victoria (Erik) Johnson, Kristy (Jon) Thompson, Bianca Gonzalez, Cole Gansberg, Holley (Matthew) Hillman, Kassandra Gansberg, Leo Spencer, Graysen (Sydne) Spencer and Joseph Spencer; along with six great-grandchildren.

Dave preceded her in death in 2006.

The funeral Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at Holy Spirit Church, 1070 N. Texas St., Fairfield, California.

After graduating from Northwestern with a BA in History in 1969, Linda began a master’s program at Boston University. During her first year, she was also an assistant dormitory director at 600 Commonwealth Avenue. In the summer of 1970 Linda fulfilled a dream, one she had held since kindergarten, and became a teacher. She accepted an offer to join the history faculty at ActonBoxborough Regional High School in Acton, Massachusetts. From that time forward, until the onset of the pandemic in 2020, Linda’s personal and professional life revolved around her love of teaching and the joy she felt while working with children.

In March 1973, Linda and Dave moved to California and purchased a home in Napa. Linda received her Ed.M. degree in Pupil Personnel Services from Boston University in June 1973 and shortly thereafter joined the faculty at Armijo High School in Fairfield, California. Between 1973 and 1982, she developed and taught an orientation program for freshmen and a career education program. She also established the Armijo Public Services Program, a three-year course of study that gave students an opportunity to earn a certificate of program completion in addition to their high school diploma. Many of her Public Services students went on to successful careers in education and library science, as well as in police and fire departments. Linda was selected by her peers as the Armijo High School ‘Teacher of the Year’ for 1982. She left Armijo in March 1982, just weeks before the birth of her son, Brian.

Linda was a stay-athome mom to both Brian and her daughter, Karen, who was born in 1987. She was actively involved in their activities, volunteering to work in their grade school classrooms, serving as a Den Mother when Brian was a Cub Scout, as a Troop Leader when Karen was in Girl Scouts, and as a band Mom for both of them during their years

Lopez, Elanor, 93, of Vacaville, died Dec. 13, 2022. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at

Linda retired from teaching in June 2009 and began researching therapy dog training and service. In early 2010, she and Dave adopted Cooper, a Malagasy Coton de Tulear, when he was just eight weeks old. Linda spent almost a year socializing and training him. By early 2011, Cooper began working with Linda as the ‘reading buddy dog’ at the Suisun City Library. They were there almost every Wednesday afternoon until the library closed due to Covid in 2020. Over those nine years, hundreds of children read to Cooper, and many came back years later just to visit him. It was always a joy for Linda to see Cooper light up when he recognized a young adult who had read to him as a child years before.

Beginning in 2009, Linda and Dave began what they fondly called their ‘Disney Decade.’ This included charter membership in D23, the Disney fan club, and becoming founding members at the Walt Disney Family Museum. Over these 10 years, they made lots of new friends. They also met and got to know numerous former and current Disney and Pixar artists, directors and producers. Linda and Dave were the museum’s first Walt’s Circle members and have continued to support the museum since its founding.

Linda is survived by her husband of 52 years, Dave; son, Brian and his wife Claire, and grandchildren, Sven and Margot, of Sun Valley, Idaho; and daughter, Karen and husband Daniel Gullberg, of Lund, Sweden.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at QuiramKirkland Chapel, 309 S. 5th St., Kirkland, Illinois. Private funeral service will be held on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, and conducted by Pastor Carl Rasmussen. Burial will follow on the Paulson family plot in Maple Cemetery, Kirkland, Illinois.

Linda’s relatives, friends and former students are welcome to attend a celebration of her life at The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. Please RSVP to rsvpLMP22@gmail.com no later than Dec. 30, 2022, if you would like to join us.

Donations in Linda’s memory can be made to the Paulson Family Memorial Fund at the First Lutheran Church, 510 W. South St., Kirkland, IL 60146, and to the Walt Disney Family Museum, 104 Montgomery St., in the Presidio, San Francisco, CA 94129.

the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, California.

As a child, she lived through WWII recounting memories of survival during those times with food shortages, bombs, sirens and bomb shelters. By 18, she left home moving south of Berlin near Ramstein Air Base. There she met her first husband, Ralph Harrison. They married, and she left her homeland to begin her life in the United States. Together they had three children, Roxanne, Michael and Rodney. On May 6, 1966, she became a U.S. citizen. By 1970, after living in Japan and Hawaii, they returned back to the mainland and settled in Fairfield, California. Years later, she met and fell in love with John Collins, remarrying in 1984. They remained married until his untimely death in 2006.

She worked for the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District as a noon duty supervisor and as a teacher’s assistant at Grange Middle School, H. Glenn Richardson and Bransford Elementary schools. She loved children and animals. She said often, ‘A child that was the hardest to handle was the one that needed the

She was tough, brutally honest, strong willed, hardworking, yet extremely caring and loving. She meant what she said. She was loved by many and was affectionately known by all as ‘Oma’.

She leaves behind those who honor her, her daughter, Roxanne (Ning); son, Michael (Tammy); stepson, Derrick (Jodie); and grandchildren, Brandon (Damaris), Briana (Mario), Brenae (Jason), Bryce (Jordan), Brolin, Martel (Sarah), Mason (Ariana), Derrick Jr., Michael, and Devin; and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, Rodney; parents; brother; and husband, John.

The Family would like to express gratitude for the love and support they have received from friends and family during this difficult time. A special thank you to the Sutter Home Heath and Hospice Team for the care they gave to Oma in her last days.

A memorial service will be held at noon Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at BryanBraker Funeral Home, 1850 W. Texas St., Fairfield, California.

Delores Martian

July 4, 1943 — Nov. 20, 2022

Delores Agnes Martian was called home on Nov. 20, 2022. Born on July 4, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Albert and Catherine Carrasco, she was the eldest of seven children.

Lorrie, as she was called, was a graduate of the Annette Ginther Dancing Academy in Sterling, Colorado, where she and her siblings grew up. She remained passionate about dance throughout her life.

The family moved to Denver where she met and married Air Force veteran Frank Harmon. As a military wife and mother, Lorrie lived at several Air Force installations across the United States and overseas, including the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. She worked her entire life while raising a family and eventually retired from civil service.

Lorrie spent much of her life in Fairfield, California, with her children and grandchildren, but recently moved to Colorado Springs with her daughter Carrie and her family. You could always find Lorrie in the kitchen cooking for her family and friends. Her Christmas

goodie trays were often fought over.

She only knew one way to love and that was unconditionally. She was never judgmental and always was there to listen and give advice. You always knew what she was thinking because she felt that if you cared enough to ask, then you deserved an honest answer. A strong, beautiful, intelligent, loving, funny and fierce woman who walks besides us just as she always has.

Lorrie is survived by her daughters, Desiree and Carrie; son, Mark; brothers, Gregg and Tom; sister, Belinda; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in the passing of her son, Frank Jr. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2075 Dover Ave., Fairfield, California.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you bring a dish to share, as we will gather to celebrate Lorrie’s life immediately following service in the fellowship hall.

Nov. 10, 1931 — Dec. 8, 2022

Asa Jackson, 91, of Fairfield, California (2015-2022), and Albany, California (1965-2015), passed away peacefully on Dec. 8, 2022, in her sleep.

The SGI Bay Area community lost a pivotal member. Asa was a devoted SGI member and she loved to help those in need. She will be remembered for her delicious, traditional Japanese food, gorgeous flower arrangements and Japanese crafts.

She will leave a tremendous gap in the lives of those who knew and loved her and will be sorely missed.

She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Jackson,

Joyce Jackson and Helen Jackson; and her grandchildren, Naymon Frank, Miya Frank, Marin Gibson, Alyssa Brouwers, Kathryn Jackson and Jessica Jackson.

She is predeceased by her husband, Robert Jackson; and her sons, Ricky Jackson and Russell Jackson.

She will be laid to rest with her husband at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California.

Ingrid Collins May 8, 1938 — Dec. 4, 2022

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Asa Jackson

Linda Maxwell Paulson Aug. 18, 1947 — Dec. 5, 2022

Carol Lee Heim Dec. 22, 1937 — Dec. 6, 2022

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Suisun police seek leads after shooting leaves man dead

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SUISUN CITY —

Detectives continued their investigation Saturday into a shooting late this week that left a man dead.

Police turned to the community Friday to help identify those responsible for a shooting death Thursday night.

Officers were dispatched at approximately 9:50 p.m. to the 1200 block of Potrero Circle, where they found a 37-year-old man who had multiple gunshot woulds, police report. Officers worked to save the man until he was transported to a local hospital, where police report he died as a result of his injuries.

His name and city of residence were not released.

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Vacaville School District looks within to hire assistant superintendent

rience in the Vacaville School District and collaboration with community partners have helped him develop strong relationships and build community-wide support for the goals and vision of the district.

Barron is filling a position left vacant due to Ed Santopadre’s appointment as superintendent for the 2023-2024 school year.

His contract was approved Thursday during the regular School board meeting.

Barron brings a wealth of experience in the field of education. He served as the director of Student Welfare and Attendance, Eugene Padan Elementary principal, Edwin Markham Elementary assistant principal and as an elementary school teacher.

His 16 years of expe-

“I am honored to be asked to serve as assistant superintendent for Vacaville Unified School District. I’m looking forward to building on our successes and meeting the needs of our district moving forward. It is an honor to continue to support students, staff and families of Vacaville,” Barron said in a press release.

Fairfield-Suisun school board shuffles leadership, adds new member

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FAIRFIELD — Roles were shuffled this week among members of the Fairfield-Suisun School District governing board as a new leadership team was put in place, a new trustee joined the board and an outgoing trustee was thanked for his service to the community.

Trustee David Isom was selected to serve as board president. He replaces Trustee Bethany Smith.

Teresa Lavell, a member of the Solano County Board of Education, administered the oath of office Thursday night to new Trustee Jack Flynn, who defeated incumbent Jonathan Richardson in the Nov. 8 election.

Flynn represents Trustee Area 5. Isom and Trustee Craig Wilson also took their oaths of office.

service pin and a few kind words of farewell. Richardson, in turn, gave his pin to Flynn to honor the services Flynn will render by serving on the board.

“I met Johnathan 14 years ago; he was a young man working on the Crime Commission,” Isom said. Richardson applied for an open position on the board a few years later but didn’t get it. Instead, Isom took the position. It was election time two years later and Richardson won the election and joined Isom on the board.

“He was not only a team member but also someone who has become my friend,” Isom said.

The board honored Smith for her service as board president.

They include:

n So lano County School Boards Representative: Wilson and Isom (alternate).

n Governance Subcommittee: Tilley (chairwoman), Trustee Judi Honeychurch (Trustee Area 3), Flynn and Isom (alternate).

n District Audit Ad Hoc Committee ,which meets twice a year in April and

December: Isom, Wilson and Tilley.

n Fairfield/FairfieldSuisun School District Joint Committee, which meets in February, May, August and November: Tilley, Isom and Wilson (alternate)

n Suisun City/FairfieldSuisun School District Joint Committee, which meets in February, May, August and November:

Smith, Honeychurch and Isom (alternate).

n Facilities Subcommittee: Smith (chairwoman), Wilson, Tilley and Isom (alternate).

The newly constituted board voted Thursday to change the regular meetings to one time a month on the third Thursday of the month. The next board meeting will is scheduled Jan. 19. All meetings will

be held in the first-floor board room at the Central Office, 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield. The change will mean the meetings will be longer than before, as discussed at the previous meeting.

Superintendent Kris Corey reported the updated meeting dates will soon be placed on the district’s website.

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Both were unopposed in the Nov. 8 election and retained their board seats.

Isom represents Trustee Area 7. Wilson represents Trustee Area 4. Smith, who remains on the board, represents Trustee Area 1.

Richardson had served in the board since 2014.

Isom presented Richardson with a commemorative

“You took up the gavel during Covid and led with honor,” Isom said. “You truly understood what being a member of the board meant.”

Wilson was selected to serve as the board’s vice president. Trustee Helen Tilley will serve as board clerk. Trustee Ana Petero will serve as acting clerk.

Tilley represents Trustee Area 2. Petero represents Trustee Area 6.

Committees assignments were also made.

2nd Engine Company to roll out Monday in Suisun City

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SUISUN CITY —

The Fire Department announced Friday that a second Advanced Life Support engine company will be put into service Monday.

“This second engine company will greatly enhance the Fire Department’s ability to respond and initiate ALS patient care and will provide for an increased response of firefighters to suppress fires more effectively and safely,” the city announcement said. “This is an historic moment for Suisun City as it represents another significant milestone in improving first-response

capabilities for fire and medical emergencies.”

The department has experienced nearly a 42% increase in calls for service over the past five years, and has been affected by simultaneous calls.

Suisun City is using Measure S funds to upgrade the department from a Basic Life Support agency to an Advanced Life Support agency. It includes six additional full-time firefighters added in June.

“The additional staffing will provide a minimum of four firefighters staffing two engine companies 24/7. This additional staffing includes three fire captains and three fire engineer paramedics,” the city said.

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first reported homicide of the year.

were two reported homicides in the city in 2021, one

June 13 on the 1400 block of Hammond Lane, the other Dec. 16 in the parking lot of the Almond Acres RV Park at 4535 Olive Ave.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Suisun City detectives at 707-421-7373.

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The suisun City Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place along the 1200 block of Potrero Circle in suisun City, Thursday.

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VACAVILLE — The Vacaville School District has appointed Ramiro Barron as the district’s new assistant superintendent of Student Services and Supports, effective July 1.

Crew that renovated Mare Island Naval Cemetery receives medals, certificates

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VALLEJO — Mare Island

Naval Cemetery, the oldest military cemetery on the West Coast, was neglected for many years. That is, until a few veterans decided it needed to be given as much respect and consideration as all the other national cemeteries.

The 801st Engineer Construction Company planned and executed the rehabilitation work at the cemetery and on Saturday its soldiers were rewarded with the Army Achievement Medal along with certificates from city and state officials.

The first person buried at the cemetery was George Dowd, who died Feb. 11, 1856, aboard the USS Massachusetts. He was buried the next day.

Among the approximately 900 sailors and Marines who served from the War of 1812 through World War I and are buried there, is the daughter of Francis Scott Key, who wrote the national anthem; and six Russian sailors who were laid to rest near the middle of the cemetery during the Civil War era. Also present are the graves of three Medal of Honor recipients.

The city of Vallejo closed the Mare Island Preserve in October 2019 after a series of wildfires burned more than 40 acres. The effort to rehabilitate the cemetery soon gained steam.

Restoration of the cemetery became part of a Department of Defense Innovative Readiness Training Project approved Aug. 30, 2019, by the Department of Defense. The work began Sept. 7, 2019, by the 108th Engineering Company, Construction, of the U.S. Army Reserves, and was completed by the end of the year.

Cemetery ownership was transferred in May from the city of Vallejo to the Federal National Cemetery

Suisun Waterfront BID directors to review targeted City Council discussions

SUISUN CITY —

Members of the Suisun City Historic Waterfront Business Improvement District board will review the recent council discussion about the group when they meet at 5 p.m. Monday.

The virtual meeting can be accessed at https:// zoom.us/join. The Webinar ID is 816 2478 0180. Access is also available by calling 707-438-1720.

A discussion on Restaurant Week, Jan. 13-22, is also on the agenda, which is available at https://www. suisun.com/businessimprovement-district/.

Quilters guild offers scholarships

FAIRFIELD — The North Wind Quilters Guild $500 scholarship deadline is approaching.

Applicants need to have the paperwork in by Feb. 28 for one of two scholarships. The scholarships

Administration.

Maj. General Brian E. Miller, commanding general, 416th Theater Engineer Command, served as keynote speaker Saturday. Miller spoke on the importance of the city and the military working together to get a project like this completed.

“When a government and city have a need in the community, they can apply for this program,” Miller said. “There are rules; the project cannot be completed by a commercial company.”

Miller also noted that soldiers are always preparing for war. Working on various projects – like the cemetery project – is good training.

Robert Wyllie one of the veterans who worked tirelessly to see the completion of the project along with Ralph Parrot and Steve Nash, president of the Vallejo Council of the Navy League, spoke on how good it was to see the project completed.

“This was a monumental moment; it took six years to get here,” Wyllie said. “It was complicated and a lot of hard work to get it done.”

The goal was to see the cemetery

are for any graduating high school seniors, college students and/or vocational students pursuing a twoto four-year degree in or certificate in textiles, design or art.

Qualifying majors are studio arts, graphic arts, design art, illustration, fashion design, interior design, photography, film, architecture and similar studies. Applicants must have been a resident of Solano, Yolo or Napa counties during high school.

For more information, and to download the application, visit www.northwindquiltersguild.com.

Vacaville council calls special closed session

VACAVILLE — Newly seated Mayor John Carli will head his first City Council meeting when the members meet in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations.

The meeting is set for 2 p.m. Monday in the council chamber at City Hall, 650 Merchant St.

Carli took his oath of office, along with new

given the same respect as all other veteran cemeteries.

“There were a lot of roadblocks but I am amazed at what they have achieved,” Wyllie said. “It was the right thing to do and I think the soldiers working on it knew that, too.”

Not only did several speakers talk about the history of the cemetery, but a helicopter flyby was done by Lt. Whitaker and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station, San Francisco.

The 15 soldiers present for the event (not everyone could make it) were, from the 397th Engineer Battalion, Maj. Douglas Hayes (officer in charge of MINC IRT); from the 801st Engineer Construction Company, Capt. Brandon Sawyer, SFC Darvin Negron, Staff Sgt. Armando Rodriguez-Tafoya, Sgt. Daniel Arambula, Sgt. Christian Bahrami, Sgt. Romeo Rebortura, Sgt. Dominic Calabro, Sgt. Ricardo Garcia, Spc. Joseph Gilbert, Spc. Anthony Moreta, Spc. Leon Susbilla; and from the 374th Engineer Company (sapper), Spc. Harpreet Singh, Spc. Alejandro Patino-Cantellano and Spc. Danasher Dimaano.

Councilwoman Sarah Chapman, District 4, and returning Council members Greg Ritchie, District 2, and Jeanette Wylie, District 6, on Dec. 13.

Roy Stockton, District 1, was selected as vice mayor.

The agenda is available at https://www.ci.vacaville. ca.us/government/ agendas-and-minutes.

SID board set to discuss strategy priorities

VACAVILLE — The Solano Irrigation District board meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Berryessa Room, Suite 201, of the SID office, 810 Vaca Valley Parkway.

Among the agenda items are consideration of strategic priorities and the $2.5 million Rehabilitation and Betterment Plan.

The board follows the public session with a closed session during which the directors will conduct the annual evaluation of the general manager and be updated on property negotiations with PG&E and litigation matters.

The public can also access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/

j/88295097549?pwd=TDl kcTF3bjZkbzdOZnlkSHQ 3b1QzQT09. The Meeting ID is 882 9509 7549. The passcode is 307254. The public can also call in at 669-900-9128.

A full agenda is available at https://www.sidwater. org/agendacenter.

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Robert Wyllie thanks armando Rodriguez-Tafoya for his work on the Mare Island naval Cemetery in a ceremony, saturday.

Solano County unemployment rises above 4% for 1st time since August

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FAIRFIELD — The Solano County unemployment rate in November climbed above 4% for the first time since August.

The November jobless rate was 4.3%, up from 3.9% in October. It was 3.8% in September and 4.2% in August, the Labor Market Division of the state Employment Development Department reported.

The rate for November 2021 was 5.5%.

The EDD reported there were 2,100 fewer residents employed in November, although the civilian workforce had dropped by 1,400 to 200,100.

The number of employed was 191,600, while 8,500 residents sought unemployment benefits, up from 7,900 in October, the EDD reported.

The local market showed a loss of 700 jobs – from 141,100 to 140,400 – with 200 of those losses in the farming sector. Construction, what can be another seasonal sector, dropped 300 positions and manufacturing lost 100, the EDD reported.

There were job gains where it would be expected to be seen during the start of the holiday season: Retails gained 300 jobs – 17,900 to 18,200 – with 100 in clothing and clothing accessories stores and 200 in general merchandise.

Perhaps more surprisingly, the Leisure and Hospitality Sector gave back 600 jobs, the report states, likely due to inflation decreasing the level of discretionary dollars available and more of that pool going

toward holiday shopping.

Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities, private Education and Health Services and Professional and Business Services each added 100 jobs.

Government lost 100 jobs: 200 from local government, offset by 100 additional positions in education, the EDD reported.

The state jobless rate for November was 4%, up from 3.8% in October, while the national rate was 3.4%, the same as in October. Those rates in

November a year ago were 5.2% for the state and 3.9% nationally, the EDD reported.

Solano ranked 28th among the state’s 58 counties, with San Mateo County having the lowest unemployment at 2.2% and Imperial County having the highest at 16.7%.

Solano had the highest rate among the nine Bay Area counties. The next closest was Contra Costa at 3.4%. Napa at 3.2% and Alameda at 3.1% also were above 3% for November.

NorthBay physician offers new treatment for knee injuries

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FAIRFIELD — NorthBay Health Orthopedics now offers a new treatment for knee injuries that has been popularized in recent years by many professional athletes, including Tiger Woods and Rafael Nadal.

Platelet-rich plasma injections offer promise in the treatment of sprains and tendon injuries and NorthBay orthopedic specialist Dr. Andrew Brooks now includes it as an option for certain patients. He is the only orthopedist offering the treatment in Solano County.

Platelet-rich plasma consists of two elements: plasma, or the liquid portion of blood, and platelets, a type of blood cell that plays an important role in healing throughout the body. Platelets are well-known for their clotting abilities, but they also contain growth factors that can trigger cell reproduction and stimulate tissue regeneration or healing in the treated area. Plateletrich plasma is simply blood

that contains more platelets than normal.

To create platelet-rich plasma, a blood sample is taken from the patient and placed into a centrifuge that rapidly spins the sample, separating out the other components of the blood from the platelets and concentrating them within the plasma, which is then injected into the target area, such as an injured knee or a tendon.

Studies have shown the increased concentration of growth factors in plateletrich plasma may stimulate or speed up the healing process, shortening healing time for injuries and decreasing pain, according to a NorthBay Health press release. The results of the treatment are most noticeable after several weeks for joint injections.

Because the treatments use a patient’s own tissues, injections are considered safe and can be administered alone or used in conjunction with other procedures.

Call 707-624-7900 for more information.

Ardagh Group plant in Fairfield earns 7th Energy Star designation

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energy performance from the Environmental Protection Agency, the company reports in a press release.

The Fairfield distribution center primarily serves Ardagh’s packag-

ing distribution needs in the West Coast to better service the wine industry.

“Ardagh Group is honored to earn the Energy Star building certification at our Fairfield, Califor-

nia distribution center for the seventh consecutive year,” Alex Winters, chief sustainability officer at Ardagh Glass Packaging, said in the press release. “Thanks to the

hard work and dedication of the Ardagh employees, we are able to monitor energy consumption and reduce our environmental impact.”

Energy Star-certi -

fied buildings and plants are verified to perform in the top 25% of buildings nationwide, based on weather-normalized source energy use that

BROOKS

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Construction crew members work on a site along Marina Boulevard in Suisun City, Friday. The California Employment Development Division reports a reduction of 300 construction jobs in November.

FAIRFIELD — Ardagh Group’s distribution center in Fairfield was awarded an Energy Star building certification for superior

Article details real cause of state’s homelessness crisis

Gov. Gavin Newsom, newly inaugurated Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and legislative leaders are pledging decisive action on California’s homelessness crisis, which raises a pithy question: Why did it erupt during a period of strong economic growth?

The reasons often offered include a moderate climate, the availability of generous welfare benefits, mental health and drug abuse. However, a lengthy and meticulously sourced article in the current issue of Atlantic magazine demolishes all of those supposed causes.

Rather, the article argues persuasively, California and other left-leaning states tend to have the nation’s most egregious levels of homelessness because they have made it extraordinarily difficult to build enough housing to meet demands.

Author Jerusalem Demsas contends that the progressive politics of California and other states are “largely to blame for the homelessness crisis: A contradiction at the core of liberal ideology has precluded Democratic politicians, who run most of the cities where homelessness is most acute, from addressing the issue.

“Liberals have stated preferences that housing should be affordable, particularly for marginalized groups . . . . But local politicians seeking to protect the interests of incumbent homeowners spawned a web of regulations, laws, and norms that has made blocking the development of new housing pitifully simple.”

Demsas singles out Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area as examples of how environmentalists, architectural preservationists, homeowner groups and left-leaning organizations joined hands to enact a thicket of difficult procedural hurdles that became “veto points” to thwart efforts to build the new housing needed in prosperous “superstar cities.”

While thriving economies drew workers to these regions, their lack of housing manifested itself in soaring rents and home prices that drove those on the lower rungs of the economy into homelessness.

“The small-c conservative belief that people who already live in a community should have veto power over changes to it has wormed its way into liberal ideology,” Demsas writes. “This pervasive localism is the key to understanding why officials who seem genuinely shaken by the homelessness crisis too rarely take serious action to address it.”

The syndrome that Demsas details is well known in California political circles and Newsom and the Legislature have taken some steps to reduce – or bypass – the procedural hurdles to increasing construction of new housing, particularly projects to serve the working class families most in danger of being priced out of the market and therefore becoming homeless.

The state is finally enforcing the quotas it sets on regional and local governments for zoning enough land for needed housing. It has also exempted some forms of housing from local zoning rules, and has talked about cracking down on cities that impose impossible land use or design criteria on developers. However, the state’s mostly Democratic politicians have largely been unwilling to put their ideological brethren and allies, such as environmental groups, on the hot seat.

That reluctance is symbolized by their persistent reluctance to make a much-needed overhaul of the California Environmental Quality Act, which is often misused by antigrowth activists and labor unions to tie up housing projects.

It should be embarrassing to California officials that while their state deals with a seemingly intractable homelessness crisis, red states, as Demsas points out, don’t have similar problems because they don’t have structural aversion to construction and therefore don’t have the high housing costs that drive people into streets.

The governor, legislators and others who profess commitment to ending homelessness in California should begin by reading the message of truth to power provided by Atlantic, whose own ideological bent is also to the left.

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.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Belden’s Landing in disrepair

Todd R. Hanson wrote an interesting article about Belden’s Landing. It included a history of the new ramp opening in 2002 and recent grants to improve it.

Sadly, nothing was mentioned about the area being in disrepair. There are several ongoing issues that have not been addressed.

1. The launch area immediately in front of the ramp is full of potholes that could mess up alignment or break an axle. This has been going on for more than a couple of years.

2. The monument sign that tells you where you are was knocked down more than a year ago along with the fence in front of it. I believe it was the result of a vehicle accident. The sign is far too large for a single person to upright.

3. The parking lot itself needs to have the white lines repainted so you can properly park your boat.

4. The outlets next to the restrooms are broken and have wires hanging from them. I am not sure if they are live. There used to be an RV and a resident who lived there, to reduce vandalism. I wish they were still there.

Ironically the pay station has been repaired, as the county wants its money.

Eric S. Simoni Suisun City

COMMENTARY

Griner

Iam very glad that basketball star Brittney Griner is back in the United States after having been imprisoned in Russia on trumped-up charges. But I am also very uneasy about the method of her release. In return for her freedom, President Joe Biden agreed to set free Viktor Bout, a notorious Russian arms dealer who was serving a 25-year prison sentence on charges of conspiring to sell weapons to kill Americans.

We need a serious discussion about whether this is the right policy for Washington to follow. Should we be winning the release of those currently detained at the risk of creating more hostage crises in the future?

There is legitimate cause for concern that such deals make us more vulnerable, as Republican critics now charge, but they didn’t start with Biden. President Ronald Reagan traded arms for hostages with Iran.

President Barack Obama set free five senior Taliban leaders from Guantánamo Bay to return U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl from Afghanistan. (Obama, however, refused to pay a ransom to the Islamic State to win the release of four U.S. hostages, ordering instead a rescue mission that failed. The hostages were subsequently killed, while many European hostages were ransomed out.)

Now, Biden has chosen to pay a disturbingly high price for Griner’s freedom. It’s not entirely clear why Russian dictator Vladimir Putin wanted Bout back so badly, but he is closely linked to Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU. Although it’s been 12 years since Bout was arrested in Thailand and extradited to the United States, he might still have smuggling networks that could be of use to Putin in waging the war in Ukraine.

Besides setting free a dangerous

Big thank you for help with Vacaville Festival of Trees

Vacaville Festival of Trees would like to thank everyone who so generously supported the 32nd annual fundraiser for Opportunity House.

Between the Festival Gala, the auction of fully decorated Christmas trees and the Winter WonderWalk, we were able to raise approximately $201,000 for the city’s homeless shelter.

We are grateful to all who donated and decorated Christmas trees, the businesses and offices around town that displayed them, the volunteers whose hard work made gala such a special event, and everyone who made a purchase or donation. We also want to thank those who supported the gala, especially our major sponsors, KCM Home Loans, Kaiser Permanente and Stems Florist. We couldn’t do this without everyone’s help.

One aspect of this year’s festival continues through Dec. 31: The Holiday Bake Shoppe, which sells both ready-to-bake and ready-toeat treats prepared by Opportunity House’s Cookies for a Cause. To place orders, visit www.VacavilleFoT.org.

Opportunity House is managed by Vacaville Solano Service Corp., which serves homeless women, men, families and transitional age youth in Solano County. It relies on community donations to provide people with a place to live and services to support

them as they rebuild their lives. Anyone who would like to donate directly may do so online at www. VSSCorp.org.

Again, thank you to everyone who helped with this vital cause. We’ve already begun planning the 2023 Festival and Gala and we look forward to seeing you then. Happy holidays.

Michelle Strand, Vacaville Solano Service Corp. president and Festival of Trees chairwoman Vacaville

Kaiser doesn’t require Covid boosters for employees?

I recently got the new booster at Kaiser Permanente. I asked the staff giving the shot if it hurt. They replied they hadn’t been boosted. I asked down the hall how that could be. They said there is “no government mandate.” What? Did it expire?

These are people most likely to come in contact with unvaccinated or not-yet boosted people who may have the virus now; thus they are the most likely to get the new virus variant and pass it right along. If it’s so important, why isn’t Kaiser Permanente requiring its staff to have the new booster?

Ridiculous that they don’t have this requirement even with or without the government mandates.

Kay Tracy Vallejo

international criminal known as the “merchant of death,” the deal sent a message to the entire world that the United States remains in the business of paying off hostage-takers. That can only encourage more unlawful detentions of Americans.

We need a serious reconsideration of the right policy on hostages. But that’s exactly what we’re not getting. Instead of engaging on the merits of Biden’s difficult decision, MAGA Republicans are displaying breathtaking (if entirely unsurprising) bigotry, cynicism and political opportunism in their desperate desire to deny a Democratic president credit for any achievement.

Fox “News” host Tucker Carlson suggested that Griner was set free, and former Marine Paul Whelan was not, because she “is not white and she’s a lesbian.” This is nonsense. It’s a tragedy that Whelan remains in a Russian prison, but if it was so easy to release him, why didn’t Donald Trump get it done while he was in the Oval Office? Whelan has been in prison since 2018.

Now, right-wing commentators who never mentioned Whelan’s ordeal before are suddenly bringing him up to score partisan points. Likewise, Republicans who regularly applauded Trump’s hostage-release deals are expressing concern that, as House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy (Bakersfield) said, the Griner-forBout deal “made us weaker.”

As president, Trump took hostage deals to a whole new level – making them, for the first time, a pillar of U.S. foreign policy rather than a disreputable necessity. He boasted that he was “the greatest hostage negotiator . . . in the history of the United States,” crassly featured six freed prisoners at the 2020 Republican National Convention and elevated his chief hostage

negotiator (Robert C. O’Brien) to the role of national security adviser.

Trump now has the gall to attack the Griner deal as “one-sided” and a “ ‘stupid’ and unpatriotic embarrassment,” but he paid a substantial price for many of his own prisoner releases, which involved deals with such unsavory partners as the Taliban, the Iranians and the Houthis in Yemen.

The wheeling and dealing continues under Biden. In addition to Bout, he released a Russian cocaine smuggler in exchange for Trevor Reed, another former Marine held in Russia; an Afghan drug lord in return for Navy veteran Mark Frerichs, who was held by the Taliban; and two relatives of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro who were convicted of drug trafficking for seven Americans held in Venezuela.

All of these deals, however wellintentioned, are, unfortunately, creating inducements to seize more Americans in the future. It’s a vicious cycle that is nearly impossible to break. But we need to try. Biden, while continuing to negotiate for the release of Whelan and others who are currently imprisoned, could announce that in the future all Americans who go to Russia, Iran, Syria, North Korea, Afghanistan and other countries on the State Department’s “do not travel” list are on their own. If they are seized, we aren’t going to give up anything to get them back.

That might sound harsh and hardhearted – and may be politically impossible – but it could actually protect Americans abroad. Perhaps that’s not the right approach. But some course correction is needed if the U.S. government is to stop inadvertently offering aid and encouragement to hostage-takers.

Max Boot is a Washington Post columnist, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.

It’s good

is home, but hostage bazaar must close

Dan Walters

Max Boot

sending love to his children. You are surely in Heaven with Betsy now.” –Debbie Lees Davis, Solano College professor

“I remember when Mayor Price came over to see my dad. Dad had fallen and cracked his arm. Mayor Price sat and listened to Dad’s life experiences. I don’t know why Mayor Price came over, but it made Dad feel special that day.” – Nancy Garrett, Fairfield resident

“He sat on my son’s Eagle Board of Review. He was so kind and made such an impression on him. He even came to the high school jazz show because our son invited him and also he came to his Court of Honor and gave my son one of his city pins. He was a good man and made an impact on many youth in Fairfield.” – Mary Angel Weaver, Fairfield resident

“My heart is broken with this news. He was such a gentle and kind soul with a strength many do not have that made a difference in the community that he lived in and loved so much. My condolences to his entire family and the community for his loss.” – Maria Brana, former Fairfield resident “Oh, Mr. Mayor. I am so heartbroken to hear this news. Harry Price was one of Fairfield’s brightest gems. He greeted you with so much warmth and joy as though he has known you for years. He loved giving out the city of Fairfield pins to children and adults alike. He was always present, always smiling, always a welcoming face to Fairfield at every city, chamber or community event. I know you are reunited now with your beloved Betsy, but oh how we will miss you.” – Brianna Boyd, Napa-Solano Small Business Development Center, Dixon resident

“Harry loved Fairfield and the community. Whenever he traveled, he would bring Jelly Belly candy and promote our

area and Travis Air Force Base.” – Caroline Lim Villarreal, Fairfield resident

“He was the most inspirational teacher I had at Vanden. Loved seeing him lead Fairfield these last several years. He left a lasting legacy and my heart goes out to his family.” – Andrea Bailey, Vacaville resident

“Harry was certainly a fixture in Fairfield. May he rest in peace with his beautiful wife Betsy.” – Denise Kirchubel, Fairfield resident

“I am very surprised and shocked to hear this sad news. My wife Jenny and were getting ready to give a handshake and a hug to Mayor Harry Price for his 60 years of public service and give hugs and congratulations to newly Mayor-elect Catherine Moy at the same day and evening during the Second Annual Lighting of the Hanukkah Menorah on the Fourth Night of the Festival of Lights Celebration at our downtown Fairfield location. This is a bittersweet moment for all of the citizens of Fairfield and Solano County. Strength and blessings to all. RIP, Mayor Harry Price . . . Amen!” – Joseph and Jenny Levi, Fairfield residents

“A true gentleman! While many will remember his work with youth, he also supported seniors in so many different ways in our city. He truly cared for all of the residents of this city. Our community is better because of his efforts. I am grateful for his leadership; I am grateful for his friendship. Rest, dear friend.” – The Rev. Robert Fuentes, Fairfield resident

“The Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce is saddened to learn of the passing of Mayor Harry T. Price. We grieve with our community for a gentleman who always had a kind word, a kind smile and a gentle heart. He has had great impact on our youth, our business community and our city. We will miss hearing him say ‘It’s a great day in the beautiful city of Fairfield, California!’ ”

on the council, and then four, four-year terms as mayor, a role he relished and made a near art form by his many appearances at a vast cavalcade of events. He had a special place in his heart for the Scouts and for children in Leaven Kids program, and was an avid baseball fan.

His wife of 28 years, Betsy, who died four years ago, often accompanied him at those events around the city.

Price was particularly proud of his connection to Travis Air Force Base, and said with frequency that protecting the base should be the number-one priority of Fairfield, the county and the other six Solano cities.

He championed the Travis Air Force Base cause in Washington, D.C. and in Sacramento.

Travis released this statement:

“We are sincerely saddened to learn of Mayor Price’s passing. He was not only a selfless public servant, but a strong supporter of Team Travis airmen and families,” Col. Derek Salmi, commander of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, said in a written statement on behalf of Travis Air Force Base. “As a steadfast advocate of the base, he was an integral member of our military community. Our deepest sympathies are with his family, those who knew him and the citizens of Fairfield.”

Price was on the Planning Commission. He would become the city manager when Price was mayor.

“(I’ve) known Harry for 20-plus year. He’s always been a huge supporter of Fairfield; he was very generous of his time; and he was a good mentor,” Quinn said. “Harry is a Fairfield institution, and I hope people will remember his commitment to Fairfield . . . but also his commitment to Travis Air Force Base.”

Many people knew Price, not as an elected official, but as an English teacher at Vanden High School, which he described as a 38-year passion. He said the only reason he quit the profession was because of health reasons. He retired in 1998, two years after being named Solano County teacher of the year.

“And we laughed about that for years.”

Price was born in Pennsylvania and spoke of his home state with great affection.

His time serving the community at the city level began a decade before he ended his teaching career.

sion until his election to the Fairfield City Council in 1997. Price serves as vice mayor starting in 1999, ran unopposed for mayor in 2005 and was reelected mayor in 2009, 2014 and 2018.

expected to be named full-time city manager, losing the interim tag. His appointment will be discussed in a closed session at 4:30 p.m.

Price, who served eight years in the Army, also served on the city Planning Commission and several other city boards before joining the council.

Sean Quinn was the city’s Community Development director when

Quinn said the teacher in Price never left.

“When I first became city manager, he would come in and correct the staff reports. Because of that I became a better writer and a better proofer of reports,” Quinn said.

Price was appointed to the Fairfield Community Services Commission in 1988, where he served until he was appointed to the Fairfield Planning Commission in 1992, according to the city’s website. He served on the Planning Commis-

He and Betsy – both avid fans of opera – had three children: a daughter and two sons. He had two other children, a son and a daughter; and seven grandchildren.

Price’s cause of death has not been released.

Glen Faison contributed to this report.

be conducted in the council chamber starting at 6 p.m.

The first item of business for the newly seated council will be consideration of a three-item consent calendar followed by a public hearing on the Sunset Avenue Apartment Project, and consideration of a zoning change from low-medium to medium density.

David Gassaway is also

Moy begins her tenure with a bit of a cloud hanging above her, having called at least some of her colleagues "corrupt" and claiming to have turned over information to some state agencies, but refusing to provide any details, including the identity of the specific council member or members.

FairField

THURSDAY, DEC. 15

6:50 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1100 block of ILLINOIS STREET

7:32 a.m. — Reckless driver, TRAVIS BOULEVARD

7:57 a.m. — Drunken driver, 2000 block of WINSTON DRIVE

8:36 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 2000 block of SAN SALVADOR STREET

8:53 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 600 block of RENAISSANCE AVENUE

9:36 a.m. — Trespassing, 2100 block of CADENASSO DRIVE

10:38 a.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 1700 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET

10:43 a.m. — Sexual assault, 200 block of EAST ATLANTIC AVENUE

11:10 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 2700 block of AUTO MALL PARKWAY

12:54 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1600 block of GATEWAY BOULEVARD

1:12 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1300 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 1:30 p.m. — Vehicle burglary,

200 block of TAYLOR STREET

1:55 p.m. — Battery, 2400 block of WATERMAN BOULEVARD

2:07 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 4700 block of SUMMERSET DRIVE

2:28 p.m. — Indecent exposure, 1400 block of WEST TEXAS STREET

3:42 p.m. — Vehicle theft, 2700 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 3:55 p.m. — Forgery, 1000 block of FLICKER LANE

4:09 p.m. — Battery, 800 block of WASHINGTON STREET

4:09 p.m. — Trespassing, 2200 block of GATEWAY COURT

5:53 p.m. — Fight with a weapon, 200 block of EAST ALASKA AVENUE

6:15 p.m. — Trespassing, 2500 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 6:27 p.m. — Reckless driver, PEABODY ROAD

6:41 p.m. — Forgery, 4500 block of BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE

6:54 p.m. — Robbery, 1700 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 7:40 p.m. — Trespassing, 2300 block of BOYNTON AVENUE 7:41 p.m. — Battery, 1700

block of WEST TEXAS STREET

9:49 p.m. — Battery, 1200 block of B. GALE WILSON BOULEVARD 10:57 p.m. — Trespassing, 300 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD FRIDAY, DEC. 16

3:04 a.m. — Grand theft, 2200 block of BRIGHTON COURT

3:37 a.m. — Trespassing, 2900 block of CORDELIA ROAD

7:39 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 1700 block of MICHIGAN STREET 8:35 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 1300 block of WEST TEXAS STREET 9:15 a.m. — Residential burglary, 2400 block of PEACH TREE DRIVE 10:51 a.m. — Reckless driver, EAST TRAVIS BOULEVARD 12:09 p.m. — Trespassing, 2500 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET

1:46 p.m. — Reckless driver, 2900 block of CORDELIA ROAD

4:06 p.m. — Grand theft, 5100 block of BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE

4:56 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 3300 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 6:05 p.m. — Shots fired, 1800 block of BLOSSOM AVENUE 6:18 p.m. — Trespassing, 800 block of FIRST STREET 7:02 p.m. — Trespassing, 2000

block of NORTH TEXAS STREET

8:23 p.m. — Residential

burglary, 800 block of EAST TRAVIS BOULEVARD 8:59 p.m. — Battery, 200 block of MADISON STREET

11:25 p.m. — Assault with a deadly weapon, 1700 block of WEST TEXAS STREET 11:46 p.m. — Trespassing, 300 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 11:48 p.m. — Drunken driver, EASTBOUND INTERSTATE 80

SuiSun City

THURSDAY, DEC. 15

4:36 p.m. — Shots fired, 1100 block of WEST STREET

FRIDAY, DEC. 16

9:10 a.m. — City ordinance call, 400 block of CRAVEN DRIVE

From

Aaron Rosenblatt/Daily Republic file (2016)

Harry Price listens to a response to a question during a Fairfield City Council meeting, Nov. 15, 2016.

Harry

of Read Across America, March 2, 2009.

Daily Republic file (2011)

Harry Price wields giant scissors during a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Leaven location off of Grande Circle in Fairfield, Oct. 3, 2011.

Daily Republic file (2009)

Harry Price gets a hug from Mona Lisa Garcia at an election party in Fairfield, Nov. 3, 2009.

California flu deaths plummeted during Covid mandates, now cases are rising again

Tribune ConTenT AgenCy

Flu activity and hospitalizations are soaring to levels not seen since before the Covid-19 pandemic, spurring public health officials and emergency room doctors to issue public pleas this week to Californians to get vaccinated.

That’s a major change from the last two years, when stay-home orders and mask mandates suppressed transmission of the flu so low in the Sacramento region that UC Davis Medical Center didn’t admit one patient with the disease in the 2020-21 influenza season.

“We’ve benefited the past two years from all the masking and distancing that we’ve had,” said Dr. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Health. “There’s normally between 100 and 200 US pediatric deaths every influenza season. In 2020-21, there was one pediatric death in the U.S.”

It wasn’t just children who benefited, though, according to death certificates reviewed by the California Department of Health. The agency reported that flu deaths among seniors ages 65-plus plummeted by 73% in the 2021-22 flu season when compared with 2018-2019, the last flu season before the

Covid-19 pandemic.

There were 355 flu deaths in California that year, more than three times the 96 reported last season.

The raw numbers of flu deaths for all age groups show a startling decline last season, when compared with 2018-19: Deaths dropped to 23 versus 141 for adults ages 50 to 64, to 29 from 99 among those ages 18 to 49, and to three from 17 for minors.

California Epidemiologist Erica Pan, a pediatric infectious disease physician, noted that “there was just less flu circulating, fewer flu hospitalizations, and then subsequently fewer deaths during the pandemic. It was pretty dramatic.“

While the number of flu deaths were even lower before the stay-home order ended in June 2021, the data from last season show that indoor mask mandates, new Covid-19 home tests, plus age-old, commonsense measures like hand-washing also could improve the mortality statistics.

To be sure, people were still traveling less last season and doing more outdoor gatherings, Pan said, and all that likely helped to lower the number of flu deaths as well.

“There’s basically dozens of circulating respiratory viruses in the winter,” Pan

said, “and for most of them, a lot of things that we did, and many that we can continue to do really help prevent transmission of these respiratory viruses.”

California doctors urge masks this winter

If you think about it, Pan said, what have physicians done for decades when they know they’re treating a patient with a respiratory disease? They don a mask, she said, because they know it can help to protect them, their medical team and their families from getting sick.

If you’re traveling through airports or on planes, Pan

said, wear a mask to ensure you don’t pick up viruses and take them to loved ones. It’s all about managing your risk of exposure, she said.

If children wind up in hospitals with a respiratory illness, Jey and Tamariz said, parents should know that they may be transferred to another facility that can provide the level of care they need. Not all hospitals have the expertise to care for serious RSV cases, the doctors said, so children will likely have to go to a pediatric intensive care unit like those at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, or at the CPMC Van Ness campus.

In addition, Sacramentoarea health systems are also communicating with one another and Sacramento County’s public health team to facilitate transfers and ensure patients get the treatment they need, Blumberg noted.

With all the mask mandates gone, Blumberg said, he and other infectious disease experts are expecting the 2022-23 flu season to be just as deadly as it was in pre-pandemic years.

“A lot of people don’t realize that influenza causes about 20,000 to 30,000 deaths every year in the U.S.,” he said, “and even people we don’t traditionally think of as at-risk for severe disease, like children, die of it.”

Suisun council takes up filling panel vacancy

SUISUN CITY — The City Council again takes up the issue of how to fill the vacancy on the council when it meets Tuesday.

The public session is set for 6:30 p.m. in the chamber at City Hall, 701 Civic Center Blvd., after a closed session at 5:30 p.m. during which the council will be updated on two matters of anticipated litigation.

Also on the public agenda is consideration of the renewal of the Historic Waterfront Business Improvement District and assessments, a presentation from the Solano Transportation Authority on its microbus program and a review of policy directives to implement the sales and use of what are designated as “safe and sane” fireworks for 2023.

A complete agenda is available at https://www.suisun.com/government/ city-council/city-council/

State controller will issue oath to new Solano supervisor

FAIRFIELD — State Controller Malia Cohen will issue the oath of office Wednesday to newly elected Solano County Supervisor Wanda Williams.

The ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m., but has been moved to the county Events Center, 601 Texas St., in Fairfield.

Williams’ term actually starts Jan. 3, but she is getting a head start as Jim Spering has attended his final meeting, during which he acknowledged his successor and confidence she will do a good job representing the 3rd District.

Williams and Spering met Friday to talk about how to make the transition easier.

Iconic L.A. mountain lion, P-22, euthanized after ‘extraordinary life’

The iconic mountain lion known as P-22 – who lived in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park for a decade, became an international celebrity and was a symbol of the need for urban wildlife protection – was euthanized Saturday, California state officials said.

P-22 had “significant trauma” to his head and internal organs after apparently being hit by a car last week, officials said. An examination by a team of veterinarians from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park also revealed several other chronic health problems.

The Washington Post

Aaron Rosenblatt/Daily Republic file Jose Cruz receives his Covid-19 vaccination shot during a Touro University Covid-19 Mobile Clinic at the Joseph a nelson Community Center in suisun City, sep. 22.

Be sure to visit for future events

This week

THINGS TO DO

I Fairfield

2 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday

“Downtown for the Holidays” Downtown Theatre, 1035 Texas St. https:// www.downtown theatre.com.

I Suisun City

Noon Sunday

Champagne Brunch Marina Lounge, 700 Main St., Suite 106. www.marinalounge suisun.com.

5 p.m. Monday

Monday Night Football Game

Marina Lounge, 700 Main St., Suite 106. www.marinalounge suisun.com.

I Vacaville

4 p.m. Sunday

Starbound Theatre Presents “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.”

The Saturday Club of Vacaville, 125 W. Kendall St. www.starbound theatre.com.

7 p.m. Thursday

Christmas in Vacaville Show

Journey Downtown, 308 Main St. www. journeydowntown venue.com.

9 p.m. Friday

Dueling Pianos: James & Jason H. Makse Restaurant, 555 Main St. duelingpiano vacaville.com/events.

I Benicia

6 p.m. Sunday

Poker Night

The Rellik, 726 First St. www.therellik tavern.com.

5:30 p.m. Thursday

Jeff Tamelier & Darby Gould

The Rellik, 726 First St. www.therellik tavern.com.

9 p.m. Thursday

DJ Jerry Ross

The Rellik, 726 First St. www.therellik tavern.com.

4:30 p.m. Friday

Glenn Snyder

The Rellik, 726 First St. www.therellik tavern.com.

9 p.m. Friday

Goth Night

The Rellik, 726 First St. www.therellik tavern.com.

I Vallejo

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

Mare Island Art

Studios Holiday Bazaar

Mare Island Art Studios, 110 Pintado St. mare islandartstudios.com.

Artist adds color, scope to new mural IN

FAIRFIELD

Sonoma museum announces cultural exhibitions to start 2023

DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

FAIRFIELD — The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art announces two new exhibitions, “We Are Still Here: Pomo Artists and Our Cultural Landscape” and “The New Californians: Photographs by Judy Dater,” each opening Jan. 21 and continuing through April 30.

The Exhibition Reception will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 5 to 6 p.m. Jan. 28 for the patron’s preview, and 6 to 7:30 p.m.

for museum members and the general public. The event is free for members; there is an admission fee for nonmembers.

“We Are Still Here: Pomo Artists and Our Cultural Landscape” highlights contemporary artwork of Native Pomo artists and reflects the resilience of the Pomo Tribe and the strong connections to their land as a place for ceremonies, family events, gatherings and religious observances.

The artists come from

FAIRFIELD — The background of the newest mural in downtown Fairfield is going up with a flourish of bright yellows, deep purples and orange. And with that, the artist David “Hyde” Cho has begun his newest piece of work on the corner of Texas and Madison streets.

Cho envisions a magical transformation of heat and light into poppies bursting with color.

The Vallejo native is enjoying the act of creation on the outside wall of the corner of the Euphoria Spa & Boutique building.

This newest mural is part of the city’s Art in Public Spaces program and Heart of Fairfield Roadmap to grow the downtown into the city’s Food and Arts District.

Cho began working Wednesday morning.

“I expect to be done with it in

Bay Area gallery issues call to artists for juried ‘human form’ competition

FAIRFIELD —

The competition

“The

Submissions must have been created with the past

three years. Mediums include painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media.

The juror is Michelle Gregor, sculpts the abstracted human figure in ceramic.

Gregor’s forms apply the free, intuitive impulses of Abstract Expressionism to figurative representation, according to the press release. Her pieces range in dimension from a few inches tall to architecturalscale bronzes, but are unified in their sense of calm, mass and balance, simultaneously suggesting motion and repose.

Gregor is perhaps best known as a colorist. Her painterly, multilayered and multifired approach

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David “Hyde” Cho paints a new mural at Madison and Texas streets in downtown Fairfield, Wednesday. The project is part of the Art in Public Spaces program and the Heart of Fairfield Roadmap to grow the downtown into the city’s Food and Arts District.

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David “Hyde” Cho paints a new mural at Madison and Texas streets in downtown Fairfield, Wednesday.

daily Republic Staff

Courtesy photo Michelle Gregor is the juror for a competition and exhibition in early 2023 at the Epperson Gallery in Crockett.

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Epperson Gallery has put out a call to artists who wish to participate in a juried Northern California juried competition and exhibition early next year.

is open to artists who reference and interpret the human form as subject.

figure is primary to our evolving understanding of our human identities such as gender, sexuality, race and ethnicity,” according to a gallery press release. “How do you depict the human form in your art through a modern lens?”

two weeks – max,” he said.

This mural was the third rendition of the original design.

“It’s going to be a dreamy, poppy field, representing the California flower,” Cho said.

The city of Fairfield is partnering with Local Edition Creative, an artist agency based in the San Francisco Bay Area, to install the mural in downtown Fairfield.

This mural will complement the “California Poppies” installation and “Dreams of Fairfield” mural at the intersection of Texas and Madison streets.

“It is a flower of summer,” Cho said.

The 46-year-old father of four makes his living from his art. He has lived all around the area, from Vallejo to Richmond. His father worked at Travis Air Force Base when he was growing up and he remembers spending a lot of time in Fairfield.

In his teens, he began using spray paint on buildings as artistic expression.

“It was just cool,” he said. “You felt this explosion out of your hands; it was cool.”

The act of painting with sprayed paint as opposed to using a brush on canvas gives a completely different experience.

“Those kids who used to graffiti buildings have grown up and as artists are trying to give back to the community today,” Cho said. “That is what I am doing. I want to give something beautiful back to the community.”

Cho took that love of creation and received a bachelor’s in fine arts and has 18 years of painting experience.

“I went to school and learned the technique I needed on canvas but I like using spray paint because it is quick,” he said. “It is the fastest medium to work with.”

Cho also likes it because it offers tons of colors that he didn’t have growing up.

He is not big on social media but prefers to keep a low profile.

“That comes from having to be secretive about my work when I was younger,” Cho said.

He exclusively works with Local Edition Creative, an art firm that represents artists. It took some time for them to connect but once they did, it was full steam ahead for him as a working artist.

“This is my full-time job,” Cho said. “Although some years are thin. You are only as good as your last piece.”

While this is his first piece in Fairfield, he is more than happy to return and do another one.

Cho will go to Concord next and is working on a large mural for the city.

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different Pomo regions and their art honors the cultural landscape and lives of the people in their communities. Featured artists include Silver Galleto, Bonnie Lockhart, Meyo Marrufo, Clint McKay, Robin Meely, Kathleen Smith and Eric Wilder (Southwest Pomo).

“Sharing powerful stories of the Pomo people by merging contemporary art with traditional culture, ‘We Are Still Here’ reminds us of the history and heritage of native peoples that cannot be forgotten,” according to a museum press release.

“The New Californians: Photographs by Judy Dater” features Dater’s portraits of Californians and reflects the diversity and cultural richness that

Grounded story allows for fantastic spectacle in ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’

By K atie Walsh TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

‘Avatar: The Way of Water” is not James Cameron’s last film, nor is it even the last “Avatar” film – the third installment, already completed, is due in 2024, the fourth is in production, the fifth scripted. However, if “The Way of Water” was the last film Cameron ever made, it’d be appropriate, as all of his cinematic obsessions coalesce within this gargantuan slice of mind-boggling spectacle presented with classical action-adventure storytelling.

“The Way of Water,” Cameron’s three-hour tour to the dazzling aquamarine oceans of Pandora, is “Avatar” via “Titanic,” heavily influenced by “The Abyss,” with nods to “Aliens” and “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” Cameron might be constantly pushing the boundaries and innovating film technology, but he consistently returns to the same obsessions, which have long included underwater exploration.

To that end, it’s only natural that his longawaited “Avatar” sequel would feature Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and his growing Na’vi family exploring the oceans of Pandora. A vengeful Col. Quaritch (Stephen Lang) has been resurrected, his memories implanted in an autonomous Na’vi avatar, allowing him and his crew of “Sky People” soldiers to attack Jake at home in the peaceful forest. He and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), along with their four children, seek sanctuary with a remote island tribe, the Metkay-

immigrant, indigenous and itinerant residents contribute to the state.

“We are a typical crosssection of people residing in the San Francisco Bay Area; and we reflect, in microcosm, the population pool of the entire state,” Dater writes in the press release. “People have been drawn from all over the world to the fabled state of California, bringing with them cultural riches I welcome and love.”

Dater’s father owned a movie theater in Hollywood, so movies became the prism through which she viewed the world and they had a profound influence on her photography, according to the press release. She attended UCLA, majoring in art. She moved in 1962 to San Francisco and completed her education at San Francisco State University, majoring in photography. She became part of the community of the West Coast

ina, and when Quaritch goes after him, their conflict roils the seas.

The script, by Cameron, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, allows Cameron the freedom to experiment with world and character building because the story is rooted in familiar, recognizable tropes. An early scene features Jake and his Na’vi warriors attacking a train in an episode that could be right out of a Western, except the indigenous insurgents have blue, tiger-striped skin, and ride astride flying ikran, rather than horses. The central story revolves around Jake trying to protect his family while struggling

school of photography, primarily represented by the photographers Ansel Adams, Edward and Brett Weston, Wynn Bullock and Imogen Cunningham.

The timing of these two exhibitions corresponds with the 200th anniversary of the founding of Mission San Francisco Solano located in Sonoma Town Square. The exhibition “We Are Still Here,” merging art by contemporary Pomo artists with traditional and living Pomo culture, connects with Mission commemorative themes and activities.

Dater’s portraits of Californians, taken between 1997 and 2006, reflect the cultural richness, creativity and diversity of the state.

The current show, “Raymond Saunders: On Freedom and Trust,” continues through Jan. 8.

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art’s art education program, Art Rewards the

to control his teenage kids. These are universal, easily comprehensible themes that enable him to set this film on a far-off moon where our main characters are digital alien creations.

When it comes to his performances, Cameron has managed to skirt the uncanny valley. There are small eye movements and flickers of the iris that allow the performances to feel real, and we do indeed bond with these characters, feeling their pain and struggle and understanding their motivation, even if we don’t have a grasp on their names until the end of the film.

Cameron and his cowriters don’t spend a lot of time over-explaining things, relying on the audience familiarity with the genre conventions in order to efficiently lay out the story. There’s not a lot of “previously on Pandora,” as they jump right into the revenge/ chase story and encour-

Student, or ARTS, plans to coordinate educational activities and programming with the Mission and Parks Department of Sonoma (custodian of the Mission) that reflect the impact and long-term consequences of the Mission.

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art was established in 1998 and is a membership supported 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization that provides seasonal exhibitions of contemporary and modern art and educational and public programming for children, youth and adults. The museum is located at 551 Broadway, a half block up from Sonoma’s historic plaza. Current Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free each Wednesday.

For more information, visit svma.org or call 707-939-SVMA.

age us to keep up. This allows Cameron more time to revel in the dazzling worlds he has created, and revel he does: for about an hour in the middle of the film, he simply allows us to explore and enjoy the underwater majesty where the Metkayina live, letting the audience ride along with the Sully kids as they get their sea legs. With such incredible visuals, Cameron is allowed to revel as long as he wants, and you won’t want to miss a minute of it.

However, as much as it seems Cameron would like to simply run away and live in the world of Pandora, there’s still the greed and hypocrisy of humanity to contend with, and Cameron still wants to “see them crash,” as Steven Spielberg puts it in his movie memoir “The Fabelmans.” Cameron still has a fascination with roughneck, machine guntoting Marines, high-tech

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to surface endows her sculptures with a sense of depth and the passage of time, according to the press release. Gregor has a bachelor of fine arts degree from University of California, Santa Cruz and a master of fine arts degree from San Francisco State University. She is a tenured professor of art at San Jose City College.

The submission deadline is Jan. 23. Notifications will be made Jan. 28. Delivery of artwork will occur Feb. 3-7. Show dates are Feb. 17 through April 16. The opening reception is from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 25. First place will receive $1,500; second place, $1,000; and third place, $500.

watercraft and submersibles, and blowing things up. The conflict between the Sky People and the Na’vi allows him to bring these all together, setting up a massive battle set on an exploding, sinking ship used for whaling, commandeered by Quaritch to hunt Jake, and the climax is distinctly “Titanic.”

Cameron has always made movies like he’s running out of time, throwing everything he’s got at the screen, breaking ground on new technology and techniques to get it just right. Using technology in order to encourage audiences to appreciate the healing beauty of the natural world seems a bit counterintuitive, but the earnestness with which Cameron approaches the themes of “The Way of Water” is indeed inspiring, and the 13-year wait for the aquatic escape to Pandora is well worth it. Take the trip – you won’t regret it.

For submission details, visit https:// artist.callforentry.org/ festivals_unique_info. php?ID=11158.

The current show, “Urban Landscape,” continues through Jan. 29. The show features the work of nearly three dozen Bay Area artists.

Epperson Gallery is located at 1400 Pomona St. in Crockett. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Safety precautions remain in place and masks are required inside the gallery. Private appointments are available upon request. For more information, call 510-787-2925 or visit https://epperson gallery.com.

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Tuk (Trinity Bliss) in “Avatar: The Way of Water.”

Jake sully ( sam Worthington) in “Avatar: The Way of Water.”

Solano launches 2022 celebration of Hanukkah

R achel R askin-ZRihen FOR THE DAILY REPUBLIC

FAIRFIELD — If you were looking for something to do for Hanukkah in Solano County 15 years ago, your public options would have been exceedingly limited. Such is no longer the case.

Back then, you’d have had a party at Congregation B’nai Israel, then the county’s one synagogue, and the Menorah lighting in the Benicia library, besides private family affairs.

That has significantly changed over the years, mostly, though not entirely, because of the work and partnership building of Chabad of Solano County, which launched its Menorah on Main event in Vacaville 14 years ago. Their annual Jelly Belly Hanukkah event launched the next year.

Solano County this year boasts more than a half-dozen public Hanukkah events, with an average of 50 to 100 or more attending each, according to Solano County Chabad Rabbi Chaim Zaklos.

“Hanukkah is a celebration of religious freedom,” Zaklos said by way of explaining why these

celebrations are important. “For millennia, Jewish people never had such freedom as we have today around the world – at least officially. And we should exercise the blessings God has given us. Even though antisemitism is raising its ugly head again, it is also true that Jewish people have never been safer to practice their religion freely and openly around the world than they are today, with support from various governments.”

These are the planned, free public Hanukkah celebrations in Solano County: Sunday, Dec. 18 –Year of Hakhel n 1 p.m. rain or shine, the city of Benicia presents its first “annual” Hanukkah Celebration at City Park Gazebo. Speakers include Mayor Steve Young, Vice Mayor Terry Scott with emcee City Manager Erik Upson. n 4:30 p.m. rain or shine, Chabad of Solano County presents Menorah on Main – 14th annual menorah lighting and community Hanukkah celebration. Takes place in downtown Vacaville town square at Main and Merchant streets and will include greetings from the mayor and other elected officials. Enter-

tainment will include a juggling light show by Jesse the Juggler, followed by a car menorah parade to the Chabad House for a Hanukkah party with soups and salads and live music by Bay Area multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Guevara, who performs a wide variety of music from Baroque to hard rock. This event is free and open to the public and also includes latkes and lattes, dreidels, chocolate gelt (coins) and children’s presentations. Sponsorships appreciated via www.jewishsolano.com.

n 6 p.m., Congregation B’nai Israel hosts its annual Hanukkah event, which includes latkes and fixings, and personal Menorah lightings for those bringing their own Menorahs. There will be songs lead by Rabbi David White, along with games, and songs lead by Cheryl Gewing. The RSVP deadline for reserving food has passed. Masks required while not eating.

Monday

n Chabad of Solano County and Team Travis invite you to the 5th Annual Grand Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah Celebration at the corner of Skymaster Drive and Travis Avenue, Travis Air Force Base. Beginning

at 5:30 p.m. there will be live music, singing and dancing, greetings by base officials, hot drinks and holiday foods. Rain or shine. For more information, call the Travis Air Force Base Chapel at 707-424-3217.

Tuesday n 4 to 7 p.m.: Hanukkah Wonderland and the Jelly Belly Visitor Center; 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. Refreshments and Judaica items for sale. Factory tours, live music and children’s entertainment; board the Jelly Belly Express at the Jelly Belly Visitor Center for a train ride (weather permitting), pictures with Judah the Maccabee, children’s crafts with Jelly Belly jelly beans. Lighting at 4:30 p.m. of a giant Jelly Belly jelly bean-filled Menorah with elected officials and Jelly Belly CEO. With musical performance by the Solano C-Kids Choir and a Menorah parade. Jeremiah the Juggler performance starts at 5 p.m. To pre-order food or make a donation, visit jewishsolano.com/jellybelly or call 707-592-5300.

Wednesday n 5 p.m. in front of the Solano County government building at 675 Texas St. in Fairfield,

Chabad of Solano County and the city of Fairfield present the 2nd Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah Celebration in the heart of downtown Fairfield. Join city officials and Solano County supervisors and enjoy juggling and a light show by Jeremiah the Juggler. The event will include holiday foods like hot latkes, donuts and Hanukkah cookies. Rain or shine. Fun for the whole family. Free and open to all. Sponsorships available. 707592-5300 and jewishsolano.com.

Thursday n 5 p.m., Chabad of Solano County and Chabad of Napa Valley present Drive-in Hanukkah in front of Vallejo City Hall, 555 Santa Clara St. Includes music, a grand Menorah lighting, a gift box for every car, juggling and light show by Jeremiah the Juggler.

n 7 p.m., Chabad Jewish Center of Solano County and the city of Suisun City present the 2nd Menorah Lighting on the Suisun waterfront at City Hall, 701 Civic Center Blvd. Joined by elected officials and other dignitaries and featuring Jeremiah the Juggler; holiday foods. Rain or shine.

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Dear Annie: I am a 25-year-old female, and I absolutely love the life I have built with my husband and our two kids. His family has accepted me from day one. The problem is my family.

They have tried their hardest to get me away from him. My husband and I have been together for six years. I have such mixed feelings about the holidays and birthdays – love and hate. I love them because his family is so wonderful to be around, and it keeps my mind off not being

around my family. I hate the way my family treats my husband.

But at the end of the day, as I’m lying in bed, my mind starts racing, and I suddenly feel horrible that I’m not around the flesh and blood who raised me.

Yet they create so much drama, and they’re exhausting to be around.

It’s always been like that; I can remember that drama ever since I was 5 years old. I don’t want drama in my life or, more importantly, in my kids’ lives. They deserve better than that.

Horoscopes

So my question is: Is there a way to rid myself of the horrible emotions I feel? — Indescribable Feeling of Sadness

Dear Indescribable Sadness: You did a wonderful job of explaining why you are feeling sad and conflicted. The love of your life and father of your children is not accepted by your biological family. That is really hard. I don’t blame you for not wanting the drama. But you also don’t want to throw the baby out with the bathwater – meaning that you never see your parents with your husband.

Maybe now that there are grandkids involved, your

FOR YOUR HEALTH

parents might put aside their objections to your husband. Try to have a real conversation with them in which you let them know, in no uncertain terms, no more drama during holiday get-togethers. If they agree, hold them to their word. If they refuse to agree to minimize drama, then stop getting together during the holidays, and keep reminding yourself that this was their decision, not yours. That will ease your feelings of guilt, as would a good therapist if you decided to see one.

Dear Annie: “Bewildered,” who is frustrated after con-

stantly being interrupted, should use the old Native American tool: Give that interrupter a talking stick or teddy bear or whatever works. The person holding the talking stick has to give it to the next person who wishes to talk. I’ve done this in meetings where there are a few vocal folks who interrupt the quiet types! We threw around a ski hat one time, and it was so much fun. — Simplify the Problem

Dear Simplify: Thank you for this wonderful suggestion. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com.

If that’s not your desired destination, you can alter the course by altering the relationship.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The little ways you show and are shown love add up to a substantial foundation. These small exchanges are much more important than they seem. They form the launching pad of accomplishment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You clear the way for getting what you need by ridding the path of what you don’t need. You can afford to be ruthless in this regard today. If it doesn’t work right or it brings no joy, let it go.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Self-care is tricky because each person and situation is different, so it’s always going to be a customized solution. Stay in the spirit of experimentation and you’ll land on interesting fixes and lovable routines.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Since you know what you want, you can get right to it. Brevity and brilliance go hand in hand, especially when you’re trying to sell something or influence a scene. People are impressed by words that are choice and few.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When people around you don’t want the same things you do, there will be less competition, which is nice. There are ways in which your needs intersect, though, as well as ways to serve everyone’s interests simultaneously.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Smart people avoid useless knowledge by making sure to use what they learn. This involves multiple efforts and steps, but it’s worth it, especially since it’s the only way to grow true intelligence.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The awardwinning drama “The Fablemans” is loosely based on the childhood of its writer and director, Steven Spielberg. The most famous auteur of our time was born when the sun and Mercury were in expansive Sagittarius, the realm of other worlds. His creation of such worlds in film and gaming opened the eyes and hearts of audiences everywhere.

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Holiday heart attacks a real thing

K aiser Permanente SPECIAL TO THE DAILY REPUBLIC

It’s called the most wonderful time of the year. But with the hustle and bustle of the season leading to more stress and less sleep, many of us may feel overwhelmed by the additional demands this time of year brings.

Could all of this increase the risk of a heart attack?

We asked two Kaiser Permanente Napa Solano cardiologists – Dr. Eric Au, chief of Cardiology at Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center, and Dr. Leila Ganjehei, with our Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center – to provide some perspective.

Q: Are heart attacks more common at the holidays?

A: Studies show more heart attacks occur during the holidays than other times of year – up to a 33% increase in risk, according to a study by the American Heart Association. There are theories about why this happens. There’s one scenario where an older man clutches his chest while shoveling snow. But actually, a heart attack can happen regardless of the climate or the activity a person is doing. Some reasons why holiday heart attacks may be more frequent include psychosocial stress, unhealthy diet, insufficient sleep and alcohol.

Q: What impact do salt, alcohol or

overindulging have?

A: Dietary factors contribute to heart attack risk, especially over time. Salt contributes to higher blood pressure and can lead to fluid accumulation and congestive heart failure in susceptible individuals.

High alcohol consumption appears associated with an increased heart attack risk, as well as other cardiac problems.

Alcohol intake also appears linked to an issue known as “Holiday Heart Syndrome.” This is not a heart attack (blockages in the heart arteries), but rather an arrhythmia when the electrical system of the heart is affected. Atrial fibrillation is the most common of these arrhythmias and increases the risk of a racing heart and stroke.

Q: What are some steps people can take to prevent holiday heart attacks?

A: Eat and drink in moderation. Try not to indulge in too many high-fat or salty foods. Maintain your normal exercise routine and aim for at least 30 minutes a day. Even a brisk walk can be beneficial, helping to reduce stress and promote heart health. Make sure to get enough sleep and take medications as prescribed.

Q: People may think “something doesn’t feel right” but may not want to go to the hospital. Your advice?

A: Since heart attack symptoms can be subtle, we encourage every-

one to seek appropriate medical care. Symptoms typically last for many minutes and would not resolve with an antacid. For any severe or persistent symptoms, call 911. The traditional symptoms of heart attacks are chest pressure or pain, often associated with sweating. However, many heart attacks have “atypical” presentations, especially in women and those with diabetes. Symptoms can include neck or arm pain, nausea or vomiting, and shortness of breath.

Q: Any holiday food swaps you’d suggest?

A: Swapping some of the “richer” foods for some savory plant-based dishes can go a long way (maple-balsamic brussels sprouts are a big hit in my house), along with controlling portion sizes.

Q: What is your main message for readers?

A: Healthy living is a lifelong endeavor, not just during the holidays. Engaging in healthy habits year-round and seeking age-appropriate health care are the best strategies to ensure you have many more holiday celebrations with family and friends.

Eric Au, M.D., is Chief of Cardiology at Vacaville Medical Center and Leila Ganjehei, M.D., is a cardiologist at Vallejo Medical Center. Kaiser Permanente Napa Solano is a partner of Solano Public Health.

Annie Lane Dear Annie

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More heart attacks occur during the holidays than other times of year, according to a study by the American Heart Association.

Locals ready to test mettle in Silver State

M att MilleR MMILLER@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

FAIRFIELD — For the first time in his 13 years as varsity coach, Micheal Holloway is taking his Vanden High School boys basketball team out of state to gain some extra court minutes against some stout competition before the league season begins in January.

Holloway and the Vikings are participating in the Tarkanian Classic, a mega-tournament in the

Las Vegas area that begins Monday. It features many of the best boys and girls teams from throughout the United States.

The Vanden boys will be joined by the Vanden girls – good for Holloway since his daughter Calonni is a Lady Viking – along with the boys and girls teams from Rodriguez. Holiday weeks can often be light for high school teams, but not for these four.

“We are very fortunate for our administrators and teachers to allow us to do

this,” Holloway said. “The parents are also on board and it is a great opportunity to give our kids some extra exposure. The girls have been going for years. Both our teams are going so it will give us an opportunity to watch each other play. It should be pretty fun.”

There are nine different brackets for the boys and five for the girls with most featuring 16 teams. Vanden and Rodriguez are in the Ballers TV division. Vanden opens at 6:30 p.m. Monday against

Valley of Nevada. Rodriguez has a 12:30 p.m. game Monday against Cimarron of Nevada.

Vanden’s girls are in the premiere Diamond Division, arguably featuring 16 of the best teams in the country. The Vikings open against Democracy Prep of Nevada at 5 p.m. Monday. The Rodriguez girls are playing in the Ruby Division and will have their first game at 10:20 a.m. Monday against Spring Valley of Nevada. The Vanden boys

are entering the tournament coming off a big 61-53 win Friday in Moraga over Campolindo. Tyler Thompson led the Vikings with 31 points, featuring five 3-pointers and 11-of-13 shooting from the free throw line. Justiz Wilson added 15 points and six rebounds.

“When we are locked in, we are a really good defensive team,” said Holloway, whose Vikings improved to 4-3. “We held them to seven points in the third quarter, which was huge.

We had a stretch where they were only getting one shot and we were getting the rebounds.”

Campolindo came in ranked No. 54 in the state by Maxpreps.com and Vanden was 357th. The Cougars went 28-2 last season and finished as the NorCal runner-up after a loss to Modesto Christian in the final.

The Vanden girls are now 5-4 after a 67-29 win Saturday over Liberty. The Rodriguez boys are 1-5 and the girls are 1-7.

Argentina vs. France could be epic finale to World Cup

Jonathan tannenwald THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

In soccer, as in the rest of the life, it can be bad to openly want something too much.

The French are world champions, not just of men’s soccer, but of discretion. When fans take to the Champs-Elysées in Paris to celebrate a win, you know it’s not just any win, it’s a big one.

Argentina fans, however, have no reservations.

Rookie Brock Purdy isn’t Joe Cool, but he sure moves like Montana

JeRRy Mcdonald BAY AREA NEWS GROUP

SAN FRANCISCO —

Purdy is not Joe Montana.

Brock

Since that’s clear, the process of viewing the play of No. 13 through the prism of No. 16 can take place without fear of readers recoiling at the thought of a Purdy hype machine spun out of control.

Rest assured, however, the late Bill Walsh would have loved Purdy for his poise, accuracy and ability to move the chains with a steady series of mostly short and occasionally intermediate passes.

Montana as a rookie in 1979 wasn’t blessed with the kind of supporting cast Purdy has, nor was he deemed ready to play. Walsh stuck with journeyman Steve DeBerg the first year other than a late-season loss Montana couldn’t finish as the

49ers went 2-14. He finally made the switch to Montana after five games in Year 2.

The legend of Joe didn’t begin until his third season, when the 49ers went 13-3, won the Super Bowl in Pontiac, Michigan, against the Bengals, and the rest is history for a Hall of Fame player and franchise icon.

Purdy, who began as a thirdstringer and the final quarterback taken in the draft, has been dealt a winning hand but there were no assurances he would know how to play it once the cards were on the table.

With the certainty of hindsight, 49ers players are telling us this is no surprise based on Purdy’s minimal play in training camp, the preseason and his presence on the scout team.

That seems unlikely, given what Purdy has accomplished in

three games:

n He emerged from the bench after Jimmy Garoppolo broke his foot to lead the 49ers to a 33-17 win over a potential playoff team in Miami with almost no practice time.

n Responded to the pressure of his first NFL start against Tom Brady nonetheless with an almost perfect half of football in a 35-7 win over Tampa Bay, another team with playoff aspirations.

n With a strained oblique and a rib injury, led the 49ers to the NFC West title in Thursday night’s 21-13 win over Seattle in one of the NFL’s toughest road venues.

n Completed 66.7 percent of his passes (62-for-93) for 678 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions (including a mop-up appearance against Kansas City) and been

Minnesota rallies from NFL-record deficit to knock off Indy in overtime

ben GoeSSlinG STAR TRIBUNE

MINNEAPOLIS — The Vikings rallied from a 33-0 halftime deficit to beat the Colts, 39-36, in overtime on a 40-yard Greg Joseph field goal to win the NFC North title Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The improbable win in a season full of them for the Vikings (11-3) was the biggest comeback in NFL history, besting the Buffalo Bills’ 32-point rally over the Houston Oilers in 1993.

Dalvin Cook took a Kirk Cousins screen pass 64 yards for a touchdown and the Vikings converted the two-point conversion to tie the game 36-36 with 2:15 left.

The Vikings also got second-half touchdowns from K.J. Osborn, C.J. Ham, Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen in a

furious rally as the muchmaligned defense held the Colts to three points.

The Vikings won the coin toss in overtime, but their drive stalled at the Colts 39. The defense then needed to stop Indianapolis one more time and forced a punt, giving the

Vikings the ball at their 18 with 1:41 left.

Cousins threw for a career-high 460 yards, including 417 in the second half and overtime. He had four touchdowns, helping negate two interceptions

After a week of worries about the Vikings defense,

it was their offense and special teams that struggled most in the first half.

The Colts returned a blocked punt in the first quarter to take a early 10-0 lead. Cook fumbled three plays later, giving the ball back to Indianapolis, which drove for a touchdown.

The Vikings turned it over on downs on their next two drives, including a failed fake punt deep in their own territory.

Down 23-0, cornerback Chandon Sullivan appeared to return a fumble for a touchdown, but the play had been blown dead before the fumble. The Colts punted and a Vikings penalty had them deep in their own territory, and Cousins threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown and a 30-0 lead.

At every turn of this World Cup, the Albiceleste faithful have showed up in droves to roar on their team. They do for every game the country plays, but this time it feels even bigger: the distance from Argentina to Qatar, it being Lionel Messi’s last World Cup, the emotional liberation of having won the last Copa América.

“I can’t even imagine, as a player, to have that behind you,” said Fox Sports’ John Strong, who has called four of Argentina’s six games in Qatar so far. “That has been one of, I think, the things I’ll remember most from this World Cup.”

On Sunday, Strong will call Argentina’s seventh game of this tournament: the final. It’s Argentina’s second title game appearance in the last three men’s World Cups, and it has the potential to be an all-time matchup.

Messi, the greatest player of his generation, leads Argentina against a France team seeking to become the third back-toback champion in men’s World Cup history – and the first since Pelé’s Brazil in 1958 and 1962.

It’s also a matchup of club teammates. Five European club teams have a player on each finalist: England’s Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, France’s Paris Saint-Germain, Italy’s Juventus, and Spain’s Atlético Madrid.

The biggest set comes from PSG: Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappé.

Fairfield High boys soccer plays Bradshaw to tie

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FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield High School boys soccer team played to a 1-1 draw Saturday afternoon at Schaefer Stadium against Bradshaw Christian.

Fairfield got its lone goal 10 minutes into the match when Eduardo Guzman sent a long pass 40 yards that Angel Lopez was able to head past the goalkeeper. Bradshaw Christian tallied its tying goal 20 minutes into the second half.

“We controlled the ball 70% of the time,” Fairfield head coach Aaron Dickey said. “I was pleased with the way we were able to pass the ball, but we have to be more decisive going forward.”

Dickey said Daniel Zavala had a strong game on defense and he was proud of the play of Lopez, Caleb Aguilar and Ian Llamas in the midfield.

The Falcons are now 3-4-3 overall. Fairfield will not resume action until the Monticello Empire League opener at home

Jan. 10 against defending champion

Boys Basketball Will C. Wood finishes 1-2 at Davis tournament

VACAVILLE — The Will C. Wood High School boys basketball team closed out the Davis tournament Saturday with a 59-51 loss to El Camino.

Wood tied the game with two minutes to go but missed some shots and free throws at the end, according to head coach Mark Wudel. The Wildcats at that point had to foul and put El Camino on the line.

“They made their free throws and sealed the win,” Wudel said in an email.

Isiah Dixon and Jayden Hamilton-Holland each scored 17 points to lead the team. Wood fell to 7-4. The Wildcats will play Thursday at Napa. Wood rolled to a

Vacaville.

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San Francisco 49ers

quarterback Brock Purdy throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Dec. 11. Purdy has won his first two starts.

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Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph celebrates with teammates after kicking the game-winning 40-yard field goal in overtime against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Saturday.

CALENDAR

Sunday’s TV sports

Basketball College Men

• Stanford vs.Texas, ESPN2, 10 a.m.

• Auburn vs. USC, ESPN, 2:30 p.m.

• Notre Dame vs. Georgia, ESPN2, 2:30 p.m.

• Washington State vs. Baylor, ESPN2, 7 p.m.

College Women

• Florida State vs. Connecticut, ESPN, 10 a.m.

• Tennessee vs. Stanford, 7, 10, Noon.

• Iowa State vs. Villanova, ESPN, 12:30 p.m.

• USC vs. Texas, ESPN2, 12:30 p.m.

• Arizona vs. Baylor, ESPN2, 4:30 p.m.

NBA

• Golden State vs. Toronto, NBCSBA (Fairfield and Suisun City), 3 p.m.

Football

NFL

• Kansas City vs. Houston, 5, 13, 10 a.m.

• New England vs. Las Vegas, 2, 40, 1 p.m.

• Cincinnati vs. Tampa Bay, 5, 13, 1:25 p.m.

• N.Y. Giants vs. Washington, 3, 5:15 p.m.

Golf

• DP World, AfrAsia Bank Mauritis Open, GOLF, 3 a.m.

• PNC Championship, GOLF, 9:30 a.m.

• PNC Championship, 3, 10:30 a.m.

Hockey NHL

• N.Y. Rangers vs. Chicago, ESPN, 4:30 p.m.

• Calgary vs. San Jose, NBCSCA, 7 p.m.

Pickleball

• PAA Tour Team Championship, 7, 10, 10 a.m.

Soccer World Cup

• Championship Match, Argentina vs. France, 2, 40, 6:45 a.m.

Can Warriors’ next-gen players give team what they need now?

C.J. Holmes SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE PHILADELPHIA —

The Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry for at least two weeks and there’s nothing they can do about it. However, Curry’s absence forces head coach Steve Kerr to do something that has long-term potential benefits: Evaluate his young players.

Up front, Curry’s injury forces Kerr to rethink his rotations and plan of attack. The Warriors’ older players, namely Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins (when he returns from his adductor injury), obviously will have to take care of business. But elevated play from Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody is crucial to keeping Golden State’s hopes afloat, as far as creating offense is concerned, until Curry returns.

“When people get injured, it always opens up opportunities for other players, and sometimes you discover something you otherwise wouldn’t have,” Kerr said. “Hopefully, that’s the case and a

couple of guys surprise us and give us a lift and we can figure out a way to get some wins and keep our head above water.”

As far as Poole is concerned, we’ve seen this movie before. Last season, when Curry went down with a foot injury late in the regular season, Poole averaged 25.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game and led the NBA in 3-pointers in March. That stretch of games was a significant factor in Poole’s inking a fouryear contract during the offseason.

“That stretch he had, he played efficient basketball,” Curry said. “He was very controlling in what he was doing, and that’s why people know who he is now. That translated into a huge factor of why we were able to win a championship.”

Entering Friday, Poole was averaging 17.9 points and shooting 42.4% from the field and 31.9% from 3-point range through 29 games this season. He was shooting 34.5% from the field and 21.7% from deep over his previous three games. Kerr thought Poole had been in a “rush” on the court.

Local scores

BASKETBALL

NBA

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Boston 22 8 733 Brooklyn 18 12 600 4 Philadelphia 16 12 571 5 New York 16 13 552 5½ Toronto 13 16 448 8½ Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 21 8 724 Cleveland 19 11 633 2½ Indiana 15 15 500 6½ Chicago 11 17 393 9½ Detroit 8 23 258 14 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 16 15 516 Atlanta 15 15 500 ½ Washington 11 19 367 4½ Orlando 10 20 333 5½ Charlotte 7 22 241 8

WESTERN CONFERENCE Northwest Division W L Pct GB Denver 17 11 607 Portland 17 13 567 1 Utah 17 15 531 2 Minnesota 14 15 483 3½ Oklahoma City 12 18 400 6 Pacific Division W L Pct GB Phoenix 17 12 586 SACRAMENTO 16 12 571 ½ L.A. Clippers 18 14 583 ½ GOLDEN STATE 14 16 467 3½ L.A. Lakers 12 16 429 4½ Southwest Division W L Pct GB Memphis 19 10 655 New Orleans 18 10 643 ½ Dallas 15 14 517 4 Houston 9 20 321 10 San Antonio 9 20 310 10 Friday’s Games SACRAMENTO 122, Detroit 113 Philadelphia 118, GOLDEN STATE 106 Atlanta 125, Charlotte 106 Orlando 117, Boston 109 Cleveland 118, Indiana 112

FRAN

Pct.

4 0 714 338 210 Seattle 7 6 0 .538 342 334 Arizona 4 9 0 .308 277 348 L.A. Rams 4 9 0 308 218 296

Week 15

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Winning Kings add defensive bling to their culture and vibe

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DETROIT — As one of the Sacramento Kings’ resident veterans, Harrison Barnes is rarely off kilter.

He’s the team’s most steady personality, in part because he’s experienced so much in the NBA. That includes winning a championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2015 and being part of the 73-win team in 2016; getting replaced by Kevin Durant; and getting traded from Dallas to Sacramento, and playing for three coaches over five seasons with the Kings.

Experiencing that gamut has given Barnes perspective, which allows him to embrace the fun times. Which he’s doing with his teammates this year. It’s evident by the way he’s celebrated, being the first-ever Kings player to win back-to-back Defensive Player of the Game nods, an unofficial award that entitles the winner to rock a gaudy chain around his neck while posing for locker room photo opportunities.

“I think it’s just a testament to what we’re trying to build in terms of our defensive identity, defensive culture,” Barnes said during shootaround at a Detroit-area high school Friday. “We’re striving to be a team where guys are fighting to be the Defensive Player of the Game.”

Barnes being particularly enthusiastic in an interview isn’t his brand, so his team-friendly answers absolutely track. But when the sparkling plate-sized purple and platinum chain was put around his neck after wins over the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons, Barnes was eager to gather grinning teammates for photos.

“It’s just fun,” Kings coach Mike Brown said. “Something that contin-

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58-47 win Friday over Roseville. Dixon led the Wildcats with 17 points, Hamilton-Holland scored 14 and Julian Martinez contributed 10.

Thursday featured a 74-51 loss to Whitney. Hamilton-Holland led the Wildcats with 23 points and Dixon added eight points. Nigel Rogers and Martinez scored seven points apiece.

ues to connect the group. And you can see when it’s handed out how excited the guys are. HB’s a pretty stoic man. He does have fun and all that stuff, but when he got it, he looked like a kid again, and this is a kid’s game.”

First it was The Beam. Then it was Malik Monk’s band-aid he wore during the team’s seven-game winning streak earlier in the season. Now, there’s the DPOG chain, the latest novelty the Kings are embracing to add some fun to the promising start to their campaign. The Kings on Friday improved to 16-12, currently No. 5 in the West, as they look to end their historic 16-year playoff drought.

With the chain comes a mini postgame party. The lights get turned off, purple beam-like laser pointers get turned on, and locker rooms, like the ones in Toronto and Detroit, look like the club for a few seconds of cel-

Wood opens its Monticello Empire League season on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Vanden.

Vacaville Christian rolls over Hughes

VACAVILLE — Five players posted double-figure scoring Thursday as the Vacaville Christian High School boys basketball team rolled at home to a 70-36 win over the Hughes Academy.

Landen Graves led the Falcons with 14 points. Thomas Lane scored

ebration. Then the team gathers around the winner of the award for a photo for Kings fans to enjoy on social media. It might be a new tradition if the team keeps winning like it has.

The brainchild of the DPOG chain is associate head coach Jordi Fernandez, who saw the Denver Nuggets do something similar when he was an assistant there under head coach Mike Malone. Fernandez is Brown’s lead defensive assistant, and Fernandez is the one who awards the necklace after wins only, similar to the beam atop Golden 1 Center, which only lights up after victories.

“After wins, guys really like it,” Fernandez said. “I’ve been part of teams that have done it, and now we do it in our way. Guys like to get the award and then they take their pictures together, so it’s pretty cool.”

The award is decided on by the coaching staff

12 and Garrett Kuch had 11. Steve Dingman and Brian Laxamana each scored 10 point apiece.

Kuch also had eight rebounds as the Falcons improved to 6-2.

Vacaville Christian had its biggest scoring edges with a 26-9 advantage in the second quarter and a 20-2 run in the final period.

The Falcons played Buckingham Saturday but the results were not available.

Vacaville Christian opens its Sierra Delta League season on Friday, Jan. 6 at San Juan.

and doesn’t go without controversy. It’s only been around for three games, and Barnes has won it twice.

He earned it for slowing Raptors star Paskal Siakam on Wednesday, when he shot just 7 of 19 from the floor during Sacramento’s 124-123 victory.

Barnes was given the chain for similar reasons on Friday when he helped slow Pistons leading scorer Bojan Bogdanovic to 6-of-16 shooting, while being minus-17 in his 30 minutes, during the Kings’ 122-113 victory in Detroit.

So what’s the criteria for winning the award?

“It can be a little subjective,” Fernandez said. “After a win, it’s who you felt that really made the difference. Sometimes it’s a tough matchup like there was the other day (in Toronto). Sometimes it’s just, overall, like with Domas ( Domantas Sabonis), it was his 20 rebounds . Can be deflections. Sometimes it’s going to be a winning play at the end of the game.

“So it changes a little bit and I think it’s important that everybody feels like they can win it.”

Sabonis was the first recipient after a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Dec. 9, when he had 18 rebounds. On Friday, Kevin Huerter mentioned he thought he had a case, but two late fouls against the Pistons hurt his chances. Backup point guard Davion Mitchell likely would have earned it multiple times earlier in the season, but the chain didn’t come on the scene until the team’s recent road trip. Brown mentioned a key steal leading to a fastbreak basket for De’Aaron Fox on Friday that made him a candidate.

The Kings are now ranked eighth in defense.

Girls Basketball Lady Falcons lose at home

VACAVILLE — The

Vacaville Christian High School girls basketball team lost Thursday at home to the Hughes Academy, 44-35.

Lexi Martinez led the Falcons with 10 points. Danielle Ruff scored nine.

Vacaville Christian fell to 0-5. The Falcons played Buckingham Saturday but the results were not available.

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Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) slams the ball over Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) in Cleveland, Dec. 9.

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SEATTLE — Already tired of the holiday season? Stressed out about what to buy?

Whatever you choose, your kids will probably hate it anyway.

What a waste.

If it’s any consolation, economists largely agree with you. A gloomy bunch, them. But perhaps, even if you blow the gift, the giving act itself can eclipse the blunder.

Gift giving, the loose consensus goes, is economically inefficient. You’re spending time, effort, money to try to guess what your loved one wants. At best, you’ll guess right and buy what your loved one would have bought themself. At worst, you’ll buy a sweater that will sit in the back of the closet or a useless puzzle or some horrid candlesticks.

“It is more likely that the gift will leave the recipient worse off than if she had made her own consumption choice with an equal amount of cash,” Joel Waldfogel, a University of Minnesota economist, wrote in an influential 1993 paper, “The Deadweight Loss of Christmas.”

“In short, gift giving is a potential source of deadweight loss.”

Anthony Gill, a University of Washington political science professor, taught that paper for decades in his Introduction to Political Economy course.

Waldfogel’s article spawned a popular book, “Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn’t Buy Presents for the Holidays,” which argued that holiday shopping is an “orgy of wealth destruction.”

But Gill’s students kept pushing back. It’s the thought that counts, they’d tell him. You can’t monetize everything.

“When I first started teaching, I was the Scrooge,” Gill said. “The more I talked to students, and I couldn’t convince them that I was right, I started to make the same sort of transformation that Scrooge has in ‘A Christmas Carol.’ ”

If gift giving is so economically inefficient, so irrational, Gill wondered, why do we still do it? Why have we done it, in virtually every culture and society, for thousands of years?

Gift giving, he theorized, has long-term economic value that out-

weighs the short-term loss of that hideous ceramic item your uncle sent you. It builds relationships, networks and trust, all of which compound on themselves, helping promote more trade and activity.

This year, Gill and a colleague published a paper, “The Dynamic Efficiency of Gifting,” in the Journal of Institutional Economics, arguing the public process of gift giving is beneficial for both society and the long-term health of market economies.

Gifts aren’t given just at Christmas, they note. Gift-giving occasions are everywhere: Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid al-Adha, Raksha Bandhan, potlatches, Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, bridal showers, anniversaries.

When you’re invited to dinner, you bring a bottle of wine or flowers or dessert.

A children’s book, “The Hockey Sweater,” about a bad gift – a loathed Toronto Maple Leafs hockey sweater instead of a cherished Montreal Canadiens jersey – is so ingrained in Canadian culture, it was quoted on the Canadian $5 bill for several years. (The kid who gets the cursed sweater as a gift goes to church and prays for moths to eat it.)

“Gifting has been a nearly ubiquitous institution throughout history,” Gill and Michael Thomas, an economics professor at Creighton University, write. “If gifting wastes valuable resources, why does it persist?”

Giving gifts has longterm positive effects, they argue – making economies more dynamic and societies more trusting – that are more important than the cash you wasted on that fruitcake that nobody’s going to eat. It builds trust and networks and brings people closer together.

There are four aspects, intrinsic to gift giving, that further these positive effects: sacrifice, reciprocity, “publicness” and ritual.

Giving gifts is sacrificial in a way that giving cash is not.

“You’re giving up resources, buying a present, wrapping it with paper, spending the time,” Gill said.

And that sacrifice breeds reciprocity: When I give you a gift, you give me a gift.

“Reciprocity is important in human relations,” Gill and Thomas write. “It is how we learn about one another, share in the gains from trade, and build networks of trust.”

And gift-giving rituals, they write, even if they happen in our own homes, are essentially public. Businesses decorate their windows, neighbors hang

lights. We know that others are participating in these acts of generosity.

“We need something to know that people are good willed,” Gill said. “So you have Christmas, Hanukkah, Valentine’s Day, Halloween as a way to say ‘hey I’m willing to give myself to other people.’ If you see everybody broadly doing that in society you say ‘I can trust a stranger.’ ”

And the ritual compounds the visibility. Year after year, we go to holiday parties, birthday parties, and engage in the same rituals, ones that remind us of our place within a greater whole.

“We are part of a larger network of people – most of whom we don’t know – that share a common heritage of generously giving and graciously receiving,” Gill and Thomas write. “Trust, necessary for extended markets, grows from this.”

In summation, gifts might be a waste. They might end up at Goodwill, on the curb or in the garage. But, giving is not. It builds relationships and trust. It is the triumph of the process over the product.

“When you see other people giving of themselves in these public rituals,” Gill said, “it really tells other people that society is trustworthy.”

3 tips for managing your holiday stress

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TAMPA, Fla. — The holidays can be a whirlwind of stress.

Packed airports, bad traffic, exhausting parties. Cooking big meals, struggling to afford gifts, navigating complicated relationships with family.

The list goes on and on.

A recent American Psychiatric Association poll found that 31% of U.S. adults say they expect to be more stressed during the holidays this year than they were last year.

Elyssa Barbash, a Tampa psychologist, has three tips on how to avoid becoming overwhelmed.

Take a breather

Spending a significant amount of time with family can be a “huge stressor” for some people, said Barbash, who owns Tampa Therapy. She specializes in treating post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety, among other things.

“Carve out some ‘alone time,’ ” she recommended, “even if it’s like 20 minutes, twice a day. . . . You need that decompression.”

In other words, if you’re cooking Christmas dinner for lots of relatives, take a breather when you can. Walk around the block.

Don’t ditch your routine

If you have a daily routine of exercising, reading, meditating or practicing some other form of self-care, don’t ditch it, Barbash said.

“It’s easy to let those kinds of things fall to the wayside during the holiday season if you’re traveling” or spending time with family, she said.

She also urged people to not be hard on themselves if they miss a scheduled run or forget to journal in the evening like usual. Do the activity the next day.

Appreciate what you have

If someone is stressed about holiday shopping, cleaning or a similar issue, they can reframe their thinking, Barbash said, to something like this:

“While it can be overwhelming, the fact that I have all of (this) to do means that I have people around me that I feel close to. . . . We care about one another. We get to spend time together.”

The American Psychological Association also notes that people can spend time alone to reflect on things that bring them joy, go for a long walk, get a massage, listen to their favorite music or read a new book.

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LOCATEDAT2700SonomaBlvd,Vallejo CA94590Solano.Mailingaddress2700 SonomaBlvd,VallejoCA94590.ARE HEREBYREGISTEREDBYTHEFOLLOWINGOWNER(S)JoshuaSpinelliTattoosLLCCAVallejo,94590.THISBUSINESSISCONDUCTEDBY: aLimitedLiabilityCompany Theregistrantcommencedtotransact businessunderthefictitiousbusiness n ameornameslistedaboveonN/A. Ideclarethatallinformationinthisstatementistrueandcorrect(Aregistrantwho declaresastrueinformationwhichheor sheknowstobefalseisguiltyofacrime.) /s/JoshuaSpinelli INACCORDANCEWITHSUBDIVISION (a)OFSECTION17920AFICTITIOUS NAMESTATEMENTGENERALLYEXPIRESATTHEENDOFFIVEYEARS FROMTHEDATEONWHICHITWAS FILEDINTHEOFFICEOFTHECOUNTY CLERK,EXCEPTASPROVIDEDIN SUBDIVISION(b)OFSECTION17920, WHEREIT EXPIRES40DAYSAFTER ANYCHANGEINTHEFACTSSET FORTHINTHESTATEMENTPURSUANTTOSECTION17913OTHERTHAN ACHANGEINTHERESIDENCEADDRESSOFAREGISTEREDOWNER. ANEWFICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAME STATEMENTMUSTBEFILEDBEFORE THEEXPIRATIONNovember21,2027. THEFILINGOFTHISSTATEMENT DOESNOTOFITSELFAUTHORIZE THEUSEINTHISSTATEOFAFICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAMEINVIOLATION OFTHERIGHTSOFANOTHERUNDER FEDERAL,STATEORCOMMONLAW (SEESECTION14411ETSEQ.,BUSINESSANDPROFESSIONSCODE). FiledintheOfficeoftheCountyClerkof SolanoCounty,StateofCaliforniaon: November22,2022 NewASSIGNEDFILENO.2022001941 CHARLESLOMELI,SolanoCountyClerk DR#00059615 Published:Nov.27Dec.4,11,18,2022

Toallheirs,beneficiaries,creditors,contingentcreditors,andpersonswhomay otherwisebeinterestedinthewillorestate,orboth,of: Maria Martinez

APetitionforProbatehasbeenfiledby: Rosaisela Llamas intheSuperiorCourtofCalifornia,County of: Solano

ThePetitionforProbaterequeststhat: Rosaisela Llamas beappointedaspersonalrepresentative toadmin istertheestateofthedecedent. ThepetitionrequestsauthoritytoadministertheestateundertheIndependentAdministrationofEstatesAct.(Thisauthority willallowthepersonalrepresentativeto takemanyactionswithoutobtainingcourt approval.Beforetakingcertainveryimportantactions,however,thepersonal representativewillberequiredtogivenoticetointerestedpersonsunlessthey havewaivednoticeorconsentedtothe proposedaction.)Theindependentadministrationauthoritywillbegrantedunless aninterestedpersonfilesanobjectionto thepetitionandshowsgoodcausewhy thecourtshouldnotgranttheauthority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: DATE: JAN. 11, 2023 TIME: 9:00 am DEPT.: 22

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County of Solano Old Solano Courthouse 580 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA 94533

If you object tothegrantingofthepetition,youshouldappearatthehearingand stateyourobjectionsorfilewrittenobjectionswiththecourtbeforethehearing. Yourappearancemaybeinpersonorby yourattorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, youmustfileyourclaimwiththecourtand mailacopytothepersonalrepresentative appointedbythecourtwithinthe later of either(1)four months fromthedateof firstissuanceofletterstoageneralpersonalrepresentative,asdefinedinsection58(b)oftheCaliforniaProbateCode, or(2) 60 days fromthedateofmailingor personaldeliverytoyouofanoticeunder section9052oftheCaliforniaProbate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may wantto consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court.Ifyouareapersoninterestedinthe estate,youmayfilewiththecourtaRequestforSpecialNotice(formDE-154)of thefilingofaninventoryandappraisalof estateassetsorofanypetitionoraccount asprovidedinProbateCodesection 1250.ARequestforSpecialNoticeformis availablefromthecourtclerk. AttorneyforPetitioner: DylanP.Hyatt TheLawOfficesofHassellandHyatt,PC 7420GreenhavenDrive,Suite115, Sacramento,CA95831 (916)292-8009 DR#00060088 Published:Dec.18,21,25,2022

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Toallheirs,beneficiaries,creditors,contingentcreditors,andpersonswhomay otherwisebeinterestedinthewillorestate,orboth,of: Paul D. Sharps

APetitionforProbatehasbeenfiledby: Edith Joanne Sharps intheSuperiorCourtofCalifornia,County of:Solano

ThePetitionforProbaterequeststhat: Edith Joanne Sharps beappointedaspersonalrepresentative t oadministertheestateofthedecedent. Thepetitionrequeststhedecedent'swill andcodicils,ifany,beadmittedtoprobate.Thewillandanycodicilsareavailableforexaminationinthefilekeptbythe court.

ThepetitionrequestsauthoritytoadministertheestateundertheIndependentAdministrationofEstatesAct.(Thisauthority willallowthepersonalrepresentativeto takemanyactionswithoutobtainingcourt approval.Beforetakingcertainveryimp ortantactions,however,thepersonal representativewillberequiredtogivenoticetointerestedpersonsunlessthey havewaivednoticeorconsentedtothe proposedaction.)Theindependentadministrationauthoritywillbegrantedunless aninterestedpersonfilesanobjectionto thepetitionandshowsgoodcausewhy thecourtshouldnotgranttheauthority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

DATE: JAN. 9, 2023 TIME: 8:30 a.m. DEPT.: 4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County of Solano 600 Union Ave Fairfield, CA 94533 Dept 22 - Probate

If you object tothegrantingofthepetition,youshouldappearatthehearingand stateyourobjectionsorfilewrittenobjectionswiththecourtbeforethehearing. Yourappearancemaybeinpersonorby yourattorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, youmustfileyourclaimwiththecourtand maila copytothepersonalrepresentative appointedbythecourtwithinthe later of either(1)four months fromthedateof firstissuanceofletterstoageneralpersonalrepresentative,asdefinedinsection58(b)oftheCaliforniaProbateCode, or(2) 60 days fromthedateofmailingor personaldeliverytoyouofanoticeunder section9052oftheCaliforniaProbate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may wantto consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court.Ifyouareapersoninterestedinthe estate,youmayfilewiththecourtaRequestforSpecialNotice(formDE-154)of thefilingofaninventoryandappraisalof estateassetsorofanypetitionoraccount asprovidedinProbateCodesection 1250.ARequestforSpecialNoticeformis availablefromthecourtclerk.

AttorneyforPetitioner: GeoffreyE.Wiggs 1900S.NorfolkSt.,Ste35 SanMateo,Ca94403 650-577-5952 DR#00059999 Published:December14,18,21,2022

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PAUL D. SHARPS CASE NUMBER:

called by coach Kyle Shanahan “the most poised rookie” he’s ever had.

That’s a hell of a start.

Even with the injury, Purdy was at his mobile best against Seattle, and that’s where he most resembles Montana.

Coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense looks like a Walsh offense more than it ever has because Garoppolo can’t move like Purdy and the change to Trey Lance meant a more optionbased attack.

Purdy plays with a fluidity that allows Shanahan to call the bootlegs and rollouts Montana ran so well and were a staple of Walsh’s system. One of his best plays Thursday night wasn’t a pass, but a run.

With the 49ers needing a first down after Seattle had made it a one-score game, Purdy scrambled to his right on third-and-1 with 2:42 to play for a first down that helped put the game on ice. He measured it off perfectly, his impromptu judgment impeccable, extending the ball just beyond the marker with his left hand.

Oh, and Purdy also has some unexplainable magic about him when it comes to good fortune. He had one bad interception called back against Tampa Bay, and another dropped by Quandre Diggs Thursday night in Seattle.

Montana, you’ll recall, threw a late pass in Super Bowl XXIII directly into the hands of Lewis Billups that could have lost the game. Billups dropped it, and Montana eventually won the game on a pass to John Taylor.

At 22, Purdy is not only at the controls of the 49ers down the stretch, but he’s been so good the franchise will have some big decisions to make in the future

based on his promise.

Suddenly it’s not so important to consider bringing Garoppolo back for another season or Brady as a free agent at a huge salary, not when Purdy is on the books for an $889,253 cap number that represents 0.4 percent of the projected 2023 salary cap.

Shanahan has discovered he can call a game without fear of exposing his rookie quarterback because Purdy doesn’t conduct himself like a rookie. It’s doubtful that it ever got that far with Lance as a second-year player.

“My confidence in Brock allows me to call what I think is right,” Shanahan said. “You trust him to make the right play and so you can just call things that you think are right at the time.”

Purdy presents a legitimate challenge to Lance for the starting job next season, particularly with any sort of postseason run that mirrors what he has done so far.

Making it even better is Purdy is not only doing the right things, but saying them. He deflected praise Thursday night in favor of talking up Lance and Garoppolo. He’s coming out of his shell a little as well, joking during an on-field Amazon Prime studio session that tight end George Kittle “doesn’t shut up.”

Purdy will never be another Joe Montana, although it’s safe to say Montana didn’t have a start like this either.

We have no idea what happens if Purdy falls behind by two scores or should the 49ers’ defense suddenly falters. Or if he can strike deep with authority well enough to keep teams honest after being scouted more extensively. Or how he and the 49ers will react if Purdy simply has a bad game.

Nothing left to do but enjoy the ride.

Sharks’ winger shares thoughts on hit that derailed early season

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SAN JOSE — Matt Nieto remembers coming across the blue line and momentarily putting his head down as he lost the puck inside the Buffalo Sabres’ zone. Then, just as he cut toward the middle of the ice near the faceoff dot, he was leveled by defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in one of the NHL’s more violent hits of the season.

“The hit itself was clean,” Nieto said Friday of the second-period collision at KeyBank Center on Dec. 4. “I kind of lost the puck there and put my head down for a split second. I got rocked, plain and simple. It was a good hit.”

Nieto suffered a lowerbody injury from the hit and missed his fourth straight game Saturday when the Sharks played the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.

Nieto, though, did practice with the team on Friday and is optimistic he’ll be able to play Sunday when the Sharks host the Calgary Flames in their third-to-last game before the Christmas break.

Nieto remained in the game after the Dahlin hit but started to feel its effects as the second period ended and the

third period began. He did not play the final six minutes of what became a 6-3 Sharks loss to the Sabres.

“It could have been a lot worse for how big of a hit it was,” Nieto said. “So I’m just fortunate I didn’t miss too many games here, and I’m looking forward to being back really soon.”

It’s unclear where exactly Nieto will fit into the Sharks’ lineup when he does return.

Nieto had been playing some of his best hockey of the season prior to the injury, collecting five goals and two assists in 11 games as he skated mainly on a line with Logan Couture and Alexander Barabanov.

But Nick Bonino has slid into that left-wing spot on Couture’s line and

is riding a four-game goal streak going into Saturday. The Sharks, before the Kings game, had earned five of a possible six points since that loss to Buffalo and coaches are typically adverse to adjusting lines when things are going well.

“We’ve got a better Nick Bonino,” Sharks coach David Quinn said. “Matt Nieto, I could put him (with media members) and he’s going to do what he does, right? That’s the wrestling match when Matt comes back.”

Nevertheless, Nieto, who has 11 points in 28 games for the season, will have a vital role whenever he does return.

Perhaps if Luke Kunin (lower body) remains unavailable for Sunday’s game, Nieto, if he

plays, will be slotted on the third line with center Nico Sturm. Kunin was injured in Tuesday’s game with the Arizona Coyotesand has not practiced this week.

Nieto also leads all Sharks forwards in shorthanded time on ice. San Jose had went 8-for-11 on the penalty kill in the last three games without Nieto before Saturday.

For now, Nieto just wants to help the Sharks climb back into the playoff picture if they can. San Jose entered Saturday in seventh place in the Pacific Division, seven points out of a playoff spot.

“I think the boys are doing a really good job,” Nieto said. “We’re playing a smarter game. The effort from our group is always there and sometimes, it’s mental errors and breakdowns that end up costing us. But I think the game management part of it the last few games has been good and resulted in points.”

Defenseman Mario Ferraro also practiced Friday but his return is less imminent. Ferraro suffered a foot injury when he blocked a shot in a Nov. 25 game against Los Angeles. After Sunday, the Sharks host the Flames again on Tuesday and the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.

Cubs reportedly sign SS Dansby Swanson

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CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs landed their new shortstop.

Dansby Swanson and the Cubs on Saturday agreed to a seven-year, $177 million contract, according to multiple reports.

David Kaplan was the first to report the agreement, while Russell Dorsey was first to report the terms of the deal.

Swanson’s contract is the largest the Cubs have given to a free-agent since signing Jason Heyward for eight years and $184 million in December 2015. That pairing ended in November when the Cubs released Heyward with $22 million left for 2023.

Swanson, who turns 29 in February, won his first National League Gold Glove Award in 2022.

He hit a career-high 27 home runs and drove in 88 runs during the Braves’ championship season in 2021 and followed with a 25-home run, 96-RBI season in 2022, when he was named an All-Star for the first time.

They’re two of the many superstars who’ve turned the French capital’s biggest team into a global power.

The money behind PSG’s rise has come from Qatar’s state investment fund, which bought the club 11 years ago – soon after winning the hosting rights to this World Cup. Now Messi and Mbappé will duel for soccer’s biggest crown on Qatari soil.

It’s a reminder of all that has underpinned this tournament off the field. But not even Qatar’s billions could buy the twists of fate on the path to this game.

Argentina had to win five straight games after losing its group stage opener to Saudi Arabia. In its next game, Mexico held the line defensively for 64 minutes until Lionel Messi finally exploded it.

In the knockout rounds, Australia repeatedly threatened an equalizer. The Netherlands achieved it, and in the 128th minute to boot. That game required to the biggest mental test of all: a penalty kick shootout. But Messi scored his ice-cold, and Lautaro Martínez capped it off. In the semis, Argentina was liberated, with Messi and young phenom Julián Álvarez dazzling the world.

France suffered a pile of injuries leading up to the tournament: N’Golo Kanté, Paul Pogba, Presnel Kimpembe, and Christopher Nkunku. On the day before the opener. Karim Benzema tore a thigh muscle in practice.

Australia’s Craig Goodwin scored on the champs nine minutes into their opener; England had a penalty kick to tie their

quarterfinal that Harry Kane missed. Morocco’s Jawad El Yamiq put a bicycle kick off the post in the semis just before halftime, with France leading, 1-0.

But so many champions have the best psychology, not just the best talent.

France has melded the veteran guile of Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud to the youthful brilliance of Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni.

Randal Kolo Muani, a 24-year-old who scored the semifinal clincher against Croatia, was Nkunku’s injury replacement. It was just his fourth cap, all earned since late September, and his second start. The first was the group stage finale. That extraordinary depth is why France is the favorite, even if Les Bleus too often have played at half-speed. They know when to turn it up, and when they do, no one has stopped them.

Now they face Messi. But it’s not just him, or even him and Álvarez.

Argentina has plenty of depth too, especially in elite midfielders Enzo Fernández, Nahuel Molina, and Rodrigo De Paul.

And there are those fans, raising every roof they can find, right up to the one over the 90,000seat Lusail Stadium that will host Sunday’s game.

“Friends, we’re hopeful again,” they sing, having waited since 1986 for a third World Cup title. “I want to win the third one, to be world champions again. Diego [Maradona], we can see him in heaven — with Don Diego [his father] and La Tota [his mother], cheering for Lionel.”

They are cheering for Messi down on Earth, too, and not just in Argentina. Now to see if he can finally win soccer’s biggest prize.

The addition gives the Cubs one of if not the best middle-infield defenses in the majors with Swanson at shortstop and Nico Hoerner shifting back to second base. While the offense still needs more power, acquiring Swanson adds the type of all-around player the Cubs needed to find this offseason.

The Cubs need to unlock more consistent offense from Swanson for the 2015 No. 1 pick to produce what they need from the position.

Swanson posted a career-high 115 OPS+ while appearing in all 162 games for the Braves in 2022. It marked the second time in six full seasons in which he exceeded the major-league average in OPS+.

Of the four big-name free-agent shortstops this offseason, Swanson was the last available. Trea Turner joined the Philadelphia Phillies on a 13-year, $300 deal, Xander Bogaerts signed an 11-year, $280 contract with the San Diego Padres and Carlos Correa agreed to a 13-year, $350 deal with the San Francisco Giants.

Swanson recently married Chicago Red Stars standout Mallory Pugh.

Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group/TNS file san Jose sharks’ Matt Nieto (83) skates against the Florida panthers’ radko Gudas (7) in the third period at the sAp Center in san Jose, Nov. 3.