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FAIRFIELD — Solano and Sonoma counties expect to receive $1.25 million as part of 27 recommendations the Blue Ribbon Transit Recovery Task Force has recently sent to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The funding is to help “complete (the counties’) transit integration initiatives,” the task force recommendation said. Solano County is in line to get $500,000 and Sonoma County to receive $750,000. Contra Costa County ($500,000) also was listed in MTC documents from July, but was not specifically listed among the recommended items. Solano County Supervisor Jim Spering, who See Solano, Page A9

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Members of the Folklorico Juvenil-Danzantes Unidos de Vacaville dance troupe entertain guests at the Peña Adobe

Historical Society miniature Fiesta Days celebration, Saturday.

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MTC funding affordable housing pilot programs Todd R. Hansen

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FAIRFIELD — Five pilot programs designed to “ease the Bay Area’s housing affordability and homelessness crises” received $20 million in the state budget. The funds were allocated to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, which in turn is using the allocation as seed dollars for the five programs that come under the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority. The authority is managed by the MTC and the Association of Bay Area Governments. See MTC, Page A9

VACAVILLE — Fiesta Days events may have been canceled this weekend, but the Peña Adobe Historical Society went ahead Saturday with a mini Fiesta Days celebration of its own. “It really turned into a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, since this month celebrates Hispanic heritage,” Cricket Kanouff, president of the Peña Adobe Histori-

cal Society, said. Kanouff shared the history of Fiesta Days with visitors through a large picture board, along with the history of Peña Adobe. She said she understands why Fiesta Days had to be canceled. “It gets a ton of people,” she said. Peña Adobe welcomed Folklorico Juvenil-Danzantes Unidos de Vacaville to the park for the miniFiesta Days event. The group consists of middle school and high school Vacav-

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talks soon, any additional money for the bullet train will have to be negotiated in 2022, forcing the rail project to dip further into the roughly $2-billion pot it has in hand. The California High-Speed Rail Authority was seeking the appropriation of all the remaining money from a 2008 bond act to continue building

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nates TV viewership in 2021, just like every year. But every NFL playoff game made the top 25 most-watched shows. Heck, two regular-season games made the list (and more would have, except as mentioned, there was only one week of the regular season in 2021). Further proof of how football dominates TV ratings: In addition to the 15 NFL games, the top-25 list of shows for 2021 also includes three college football games. If you asked me in 2015 or 2016, I would have said that interest in football in 2021 would be on the decline. The increased spotlight on brain trauma suffered by former NFL, college and high school players was obvious. Parents would pull their sons from foot-

ball in favor of other sports. The energy of most NFL broadcasts (Brash! Dangerous! Spectacular!) would wear thin. Basketball was coming fast. It was a social media sport – NBA stars are active on Twitter and Instagram, league rumors churn year-round, it’s a great TV sport. Soccer was on the way, with European leagues attracting much of the NFL’s core audience of young males. Mixed martial arts was growing rapidly, with pay-per-view events airing constantly. Maybe even baseball would come back. A few years later, the NFL is bigger, badder and more powerful than ever. The next group of TV contracts will set new records – and based on ratings, they should. It all comes back this week as

the Cowboys (America’s Team) and the Buccaneers (Super Bowl champions) kick off the season Thursday. The 49ers and Raiders both play Sunday. Tens of millions (hundreds of millions?) of viewers will be glued to their screens, watching the games, tracking their fantasy leagues, enjoying what the league offers. There’s the possibility that, like me, you’re not a huge NFL fan. But like many things over the past several years, get used to it. The NFL is a dominant feature of American life and is gaining steam. The NFL is king of American sports and culture. Reach Brad Stanhope at bradstanhope@outlook.com.

Cadets plant trees to replace those damaged in Glen Cove Fire

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Campus community plantings will more than double its native tree population lost in 2019 brush fire MARE ISLAND — Cadets at California State University Maritime Academy planted 25 trees Saturday as part of the effort to replace the native tree population lost from the 2019 Glen Cove Fire with the support of the Arbor Day Foundation. Up to 200 cadets attended the tree planting event during orientation week, along with the academy’s president. planting “Today’s of 25 trees marks the first step in our journey to replace more than 400 trees we lost to a horrific campus fire in late October 2019,” Cal Maritime’s president, Thomas A. Cropper, said in a prepared statement. “This is a tough challenge – first, because we are committed to a beautiful and lush forest at Cal Maritime as a Tree Campus USA participant, and second because we have a campus policy that whenever we take a tree down, we replace it with two trees. We are ultimately on the path to planting 800 trees in the aftermath of that fire.” Of the 25 trees planted, there were seven different species of trees native to the California area to help restore the destroyed tree population. This is only the beginning of the university’s pledge to double the number of trees on campus, according to a press release. The planting at Cal Maritime was one of almost 200 tree planting events this year through

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Cadets, event organizers and Cal Maritime supporters pose for a photo during a treeplanting event at California State University Maritime Academy on Mare Island, Saturday the Arbor Day Foundation’s Community Tree Recovery program. The international program helps communities restore tree canopy lost during natural disasters and extreme weather events. More than 5 million trees have been distributed through the Community Tree Recovery program to date, according to the press release. The academy is also one of almost 400 college campuses across the nation that received recognition as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution. The status is awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation to colleges and universities that establish and sustain a commitment to community forests in a variety of ways. Campuses benefit from attaining the standards set by the program through reduced energy consumption, more green spaces that promote mental health benefits to students and faculty and improved air quality – all from investing

in a more dense campus tree canopy, according to the press release. “Students are eager to get involved with their universities and become better stewards of the environment,” Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation, said in the prepared statement. “We are proud of Cal Maritime cadets and faculty who have prioritized these replanting efforts to create a better environment on their campus and a healthier planet for years to come.” Tree recovery plantings are made possible through private and corporate donations in order to improve and recover entire communities through trees. International Paper was the driving force behind the 25 trees planted on Cal Maritime’s campus. To learn more about the Arbor Day Foundation and its Community Tree Recovery and Tree Campus Higher Education programs, visit arborday.org.

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FAIRFIELD — Solano County added three new fatalities to its pandemic total Friday as the number of active cases climbed and the number of hospitalizations dipped. The county added 517 new cases of Covid-19 between Wednesday and Friday, taking the pandemic case count to 42,038. There were 95 more active cases Friday – 1,151 – and five fewer hospitalizations – 123 – that were reported Wednesday, according to Solano Public Health. The number of deaths attributed at least in part to Covid-19 increased 276. Vallejo added 133 cases for a pandemic total of 12,337, Fairfield added 156 cases for a total of 11,382 and Vacaville added 131 cases for a count of 11,023, Solano Public Health reports. Suisun City (2,955) added 34 cases; Dixon (2,337) added 27 cases; Benicia (1,345) added 26 cases; Rio Vista (526) added eight cases; and two new cases were reported in the unincorporated area of the county, taking the count in rural areas to 133. The seven-day testing positivitity rate increased to 13.9% Friday from 13.8% Wednesday, Solano Public Health reports. A total of 63% of Solano County residents 12 and older have been fully vaccinated with

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A pedestrian wearing a face mask checks her cellphone in Suisun City, Thursday. another 12% partially vaccinated, Solano Public Health reports. Community vaccination percentages among those 12 and older Friday

were: Rio Vista, 85.5%; Benicia, 82.2%; Vallejo, 79%; Dixon, 75.5%; FairSuisun field, 73.4%; City, 67.6%; and Vacaville, 66.8%.

Solano County does not report case updates on weekends, holidays or Tuesdays. The next update is scheduled late Wednesday afternoon.

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VALLEJO — Medic Ambulance’s president and chief operating officer has been elected president of the California Ambulance Association. James “Jimmy” Pierson will lead the statewide membership organization, which has the strategic focus of delivering the best prehospital care possible to all Californians. He will work with state leadership to advance the quality of emergency and non-emergency services. “I am honored to lead such an amazing association and have always learned so much from being around my fellow CAA members,” Pierson said in a press release.

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“I look forward to continuing the legacy of the CAA and guiding our organization into a very important future.” Pierson has been a member of the CalAmbulance ifornia Association for many years, currently serving as a board member, Education and Convention Committee chairman, CAA Political Action Committee chairman and vice president. He has most recently served as the organization’s representative on the EMS Authority Community Paramedic Steering Committee. He was recognized in 2018 as the state of California EMT-Paramedic of the Year, and in 2019 was honored by the state with the Meritorious Service

Award for his leadership role in responding to the Northern California wildfires. Pierson is a licensed paramedic and has been serving in EMS since 2001. pierson He currently leads an organization of more than 350 employees who operate in excess of 130 vehicles. Medic Ambulance is a family owned private health care organization that serves as the exclusive ALS/911 ambulance provider for Solano County, with the exception of Vacaville, and provides ambulance services to Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, Napa and El Dorado counties. Pierson’s mother,

Pierson, Helen CEO of Medic Ambulance, is a past president and Board of Director member of the California Ambulance Association. “EMS systems are being pushed to the limits, locally, statewide and nationally,” James Pierson said in the release. “The CAA is a leader in innovation, and I look forward to working with our dedicated members to meet the challenges we face.” Todd Valeri, CEO of American Ambulance in Fresno and Kings counties, has served as president for the past two years and will serve as the organization’s immediate past president.

FAIRFIELD — The mayor would be paid $1,560 per month, council members would get $1,300 per month, and the city clerk and treasurer each would get $475 a month if proposed salary increases are approved. The City Council is scheduled Tuesday to introduce ordinances for the price and mayor’s council members’ bumps in pay, and consider a resolution that would adjust the clerk’s and treasurer’s compensation. It would be the first pay raises since 1988. The mayor’s current pay is $600 a month. The council members receive $500. The other two get $190 per month. If approved, the new salaries would go into effect in December 2022, after the next election, and have an estimated budget impact of $75,000 a year, city documents state. The council meets at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 1000 Webster St. The public session follows a closed session at 5 p.m., during which the council will be updated on a workers’ compensation matter and property negotiation items involving 1350 N. Texas St. and 10.26 acres located at

Red Top Road. As part of its consent agenda, the council will consider naming the planned great park in the Train Station Specific Plan Area after former Councilman Matt Garcia, who was shot and killed Sept. 1, 2008. other In consent agenda matters, the council will consider: n The city’s response to the 2021 civil grand jury report on bias in law enforcement. n Establishing a $250,000 Public Art Fund, and a public art policy. n A $57,363 permit waiver for the kitchen project at Shelter Solano on Beck Avenue. The council also will sit as the Housing Authority board and consider the formation of the Fairfield Housing and Community Development Corp., a nonprofit, “to support the activities of the Fairfield Housing Authority . . . including but not limited to providing affordable housing, promoting community development initiatives, and participating in entities such as limited liability companies and limited partnerships to facilitate the construction and operation of affordable housing,” the staff report to the council states.

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Dr. James Tanaka

Dec. 20, 1933 — Aug. 25, 2021

and self defense. Dr. James When he was not ‘Jimmy’ Tanaka teaching at the passed away college, he spent peacefully at his his time teachhome in Fairfield, California, on Aug. ing flying and 25, 2021. sailing, as well as He was born in owning his real San Luis Obispo, estate business, California, Dec. 20, Intercontinental 1933. Realty. Jimmy and his Jimmy was family were part never content to of the Japanese just learn the air force American combasics, and always veteran made sure to go munity that was incarcerated during World the extra mile and learn War II, when they were enough to become a removed from their farm teacher or instructor of in California and sent to any subject that interlive in a horse stall at the ested him. Santa Anita Racetrack In his personal life, he until their camp, located loved to travel and made it in Rower, Arkansas, was his goal for he and his wife completed and they were to travel to all seven contirelocated there. nents, as well as climb as Jimmy’s brother Roy many of the tallest mounvolunteered from the tains that they could, camp and was inducted which included the tallest into the U.S. Army, and his peaks on five continents, uncle, Kanami Kanazawa and hiking up to base of Hawaii, volunteered camp of Mount Everest and fought in the 442nd. just a few years ago. After the war, the He is survived by his Tanaka Family moved wife, Peggy Sue Tanaka; to Philadelphia, where sister, June Tanaka; sisterJimmy began his long list in-law, Marge Tanaka; two of accomplishments in stepsons, Anthony and education and sports. Stephen Manis; daughHe served 22 years in ter-in-law, Anna Manis; the U.S. Air Force, where grandchildren, Drew Manis he coached gymnas- and husband, Ben, Carlyn tics and judo at the Air Raphel, Matthew Manis, Force Academy in Colo- Tanaka ‘Tana’ Manis (his rado Springs. He served as namesake), Connor Manis; an interpreter at the U.S. nieces, Laura Tanaka and Embassy in Japan, flew Ann Finney; nephews, the C5 aircraft, and retired Donald Tanaka and wife, with honors as a Commis- Melanie, Richard Tanaka and wife, Ann; as well as sioned Officer. Upon retirement he several much-loved greatbegan his 38-year teach- nieces and great-nephews. Arrangements under ing career at Solano College, where he taught the care of Bryanand coached gymnastics, Braker Funeral Home, judo, health and fitness 707-425-4697.

Deanna Eleanor Bruce Aug. 21, 1946 — Aug. 12, 2021

D e a n n a Eleanor (Richman) Bruce, 74, of Reno, Nevada, passed away on Aug. 12, 2021, at her residence. Deanna was born on Aug. 21, 1946, in San Francisco, California, to Donald Andrew Richman and Dorothy Eleanor (Martin) Richman. She graduated from Hillsdale High School in San Mateo in 1964 and soon became a homemaker. Deanna moved to Fairfield in 1969 to live with her cousin. She was able to establish herself in Solano County with her three young girls and eventually decided to settle in Suisun City. In 1973, Deanna completed her family and added a fourth girl to the mix. Although she was a single parent Deanna was able to complete course work at Solano College, earning a degree in Early Childhood Development. Soon after, she started an at-home daycare business. Because she never drove a car, she was often seen walking her daycare kids up and down Main Street to and from school, to the park, or to the old Suisun Market. In 1979, she met Ed Bruce, a single dad himself. They married in 1984 and enjoyed many years of traveling,

with multiple trips to Hawaii, several cruises and countless camping trips. When Ed retired, they sold their home and bought a motor home to continue their love of adventure. When life slowed down and traveling ended, Mom found her escape in scrapbooking. She created 100s of treasured books over the years. Her daughters found delight, and tears, while flipping through thousands of pages that she carefully and thoughtfully created. Deanna loved spending time with her family, enjoyed a good casino and loved to yell ‘Bingo!’. Deanna is survived by her husband, Ed; stepdaughter, Wendy; loving daughters, Debbie Bast, Kathy Garcia, Tammy (Schultz) Hall (Vern) and Robin Schultz; grandchildren, Sara Snyder, Trisha Hall, Ashley Schaffer, Trevor Hall, Jessie Bast, Katie Parisette; and numerous great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Dorothy Richman. Deanna will be laid to rest at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

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Virginia Lee Engell

Nov. 9, 1934 — Aug. 28, 2021

Virginia ‘Dede’ Lee Engell (Cravea) passed away peacefully in her home on Aug. 28, 2021, in Fairfield, California. She was 86. Dede was born on Nov. 9, 1934, in Napa, California, to her parents, Lory and Dixie Cravea. She was raised on the family’s ranch in Green Valley. She attended Falls Elementary School and Armijo High School. In 1954, Dede married the love of her life, Art Engell. Together they raised four sons. Before the children were born, Dede worked for the Credit Bureau, Sheldon Gas, and Evans and Pyle Hardware Store. Later, she was a fulltime mother to her four children. Dede was a quiet and caring wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Her family was her priority and they brought so much joy to

her life. Dede is survived by her husband of 67 years, Arthur Engell; sons, Lory (Judy), Eddy (Leslie), Randy (Tami) and Donny (Irma); 10 grandchildren, Danny, Donny, Brian, Robbie, Jimmy, Mike, Chris, Kasey, Caitlin, Jessie and their spouses; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Lory and Dixie Cravea; and her two brothers, Eugene and Ralph (Bud) Cravea. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at Bryan-Braker Funeral Home, 1850 W. Texas St., Fairfield, California. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society, or your favorite charity, in Dede’s name. Arrangements under the care of BryanBraker Funeral Home, 707-425-4697.

Christian Detzel Christian Detzel, 27, lost his life unexpectedly earlier this week. He was born on Aug. 15, 1994, at NorthBay Hospital. Chris grew up in and lived in Fairfield all his life. He had many passions. As a child he played basketball, and loved to ride his skateboard. Chris was often found at the skatepark with all of his friends. As Chris got older, his main passion became his love for creating music. He was then known by ‘Roadrunnah,’ and he created beats for many artists. He later ended up winning awards in the Bay Area for his amazing creativity and talent. Chris was the kindest person anyone could meet. He never, ever made one enemy in his entire life. He was a friend to all that new him. Christian was engaged to his fiancé, Miriam Vargas (Mimi), and was soon to be the stepfather to her son, Michael. Both

of them where Christian’s pride and joy for the last four years of his life. Chris absolutely loved and adored them. He will be forever loved and missed by all that knew him. Christian is survived by his parents, Constance Aguilar and Charles Detzel; three sisters, Francine (Bobby) Burnett, Lindsay (Josh) Aragon and Faith Detzel; three brothers, Jonah, Kylan, Kaynan; two stepbrothers, Joshua, Damien; stepmother, Lisa Widger; grandparents, Barbara Weaver, Lana (Ben) Ingram; and seven nieces and nephews. If you knew Chris, you knew how much his family meant to him. Christian had a very special bond and relationship with every single person he met. Even though Christian’s life was cut short from us, his death was not in vain. He was a donor and was able to save four lives out of this huge tragedy.

Karin Lee

Jan. 1, 1950 — Aug. 29, 2021

Karin Lee, 71, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at her home in Fairfield. Karin was born Jan. 1, 1950, in Schweinheim (Aschaffenburg), Germany, a daughter to Maria Susans. On March 17, 1973, she married Arthur Lee in San Diego. Karin worked part time as an instructional assistant for the Fairfield/Suisun Unified School District for more than 30 years. She is survived by her husband, Arthur; son, Jonathan; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Alisha; granddaughter, Lorynne; grandsons, Andrew and Jakob. There will be no formal service. Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at Bryan-Braker Funeral Home, 1850 W. Texas St., Fairfield. A small reception will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Garden Court. Arrangements are under the direction of BryanBraker, 707-425-4697. You may sign the guestbook at www.bryanbraker.com.

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FAIRFIELD — An air pollution alert for the three-day Labor Day holiday weekend – driven by overhead smoke from Northern California wildfires – shifted to a full-blown air pollution Saturday warning for Sunday due to high concentrations of ground-level smog. The pollution advisory for wildfire smoke remains in place through Monday. Wildfire smoke combined with high inland temperatures and vehicle exhaust are expected to cause unhealthy smog, or ozone, accumulation across Solano County and the region, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District reports. Smoke from Northern California wildfires is expected to continue to affect the region, creating hazy and smoky skies. “High temperatures, wildfire smoke and tailpipe exhaust are expected to impact our air quality this holiday weekend,” Veronica Eady, senior deputy executive officer of the air quality monitoring agency, said in a press release. “If we all drive less this holiday weekend, we can help reduce harmful smog and protect the health of Bay Area residents.” The Bay Area Air Quality Management includes all or parts of the nine Bay Area counties, including western Solano County around Fairfield and Suisun City west to the Vallejo-Benicia area. The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District includes the area around Vacaville and Dixon, east into Winters and Yolo County. Air pollution warnings – called a Spare the Air Alert – for smog are issued when ozone levels are projected to reach unhealthy levels. Smog can cause throat irritation, congestion, chest pain, trigger asthma, inflame the lining of the lungs and

worsen bronchitis and emphysema. Long-term exposure to smog can reduce lung function. Ozone pollution is particularly harmful for young children, seniors and those with respiratory and heart conditions. Outdoor exercise should be done only in the early morning hours when ozone concentrations are lower when a Spare the Air Alert is in place for smog. Smog levels are expected to be unhealthy Sunday for people in sensitive groups who live and work in and around Fairfield and Suisun City, the Bay Area district reports. Smog levels are expected to improve to moderate Monday on the Air Quality Index. Districts that monitor air quality classify pollution levels on a sliding scale known as the Air Quality Index. The scale ranges from good, to moderate, to unhealthy for sensitive groups, to unhealthy, to very unhealthy, to hazardous. High-level smoke that drifts to ground level will contribute to moderate air quality Sunday and Monday across other portions of the Bay Area. Air quality is expected to be moderate Sunday due to wildfire smoke across the Yolo-Solano district. Smoke can irritate the eyes and airways, causing coughing, a scratchy throat and irritated sinuses. Elevated small-particle pollution in the air at ground level – such as soot and smoke – can trigger wheezing in people who have asthma, emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, known more commonly as COPD. For real-time air quality readings for the Bay Area, go to http:// baaqmd.gov/highs. For air quality information in the Yolo-Solano district, to include information about the Sacramento region and up into the Sierra Nevada, go to http://www.sparethe air.com/.

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Fairgoers ride the Crazy Bus during Candy Palooza at Jelly Belly in Fairfield, Sept. 26, 2015. The event returns for its eighth year on Sept. 25.

FAIRFIELD — The 8th Annual Candy Palooza returns to Jelly Belly Candy Company where visitors can enjoy carnival and pony rides, candy displays, live entertainment and arts and crafts booths. Adults can savor the wine and chocolate pairings. Everyone can enjoy the factory tours, which will run all day should guests like to learn how the famous Jelly Belly jelly beans are created. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Jelly Belly Visitor Center, 1 Jelly Belly Lane. Admission and parking are free, although some attractions outside will have a charge. For more information, visit JellyBelly.com.

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Schools close, no mail delivery for Labor Day

FAIRFIELD — Americans will celebrate the unofficial end of summer Monday as the nation marks Labor Day. Federal, state, county and city offices, as well as schools, will have the day off Monday. There will be no mail delivery. Banks and libraries will be closed. Garbage will be collected on the usual Monday routes by Recology and Republic Services. There will be no bus service. Offices of the Daily Republic will be closed Monday in observance of the holiday. Solano Town Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Most retailers and grocery stores will be open.

Solano SBDC launches entrepreneur program FAIRFIELD — The Solano County Small Business Development Center has new virtual training classes for NxLevel 2021 entrepreneurs. Orientation begins this month. Prticipants will find out how to be more successful by completing a business plan. The 11-week program is for existing and new entrepreneurs. It’s a hands-on program that combines in-class learning, independent study, mentoring and networking. The dates for orientation are Thursday, Sept. 16 and Sept. 23. Register and get times at the Solano SBDC website, solanosbdc.org. Classes are from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. starting Sept. 30 and will occur on Thursday evenings. There are two Saturday classes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 16 and Nov. 16. The final class is Dec. 16. Fees for the program include weekly classes, materials and advising.

Corvette Express Car Show returns in October VACAVILLE — The annual Corvette Express Car Show will return in October for th seventh installment. All American classics, muscle cars, hot rods and all generations of Corvettes are welcome. Trophies will be given, prizes will be awarded and delicious food will be had. The event will begin at 8 a.m. Oct. 9 at at Corvette Express, 5139 Quinn Road. Admission is free but there is a fee to enter a vehicle for the show. Space is limited. For more information or to register, visit CorvetteExpress.com/carshow. or call 446-8595.

Company recycles old mattresses, box springs FAIRFIELD — There is a Fairfield company that can dispose of old mattresses and box springs. The Wilkerson Company, 1064 Horizon Drive, is part of the Bye Bye Mattress Recycling Program and offers free mattress and box spring recycling services to Fairfield residents. Dumping old mattresses is not only illegal but it will be put they taken to the dump when they could be recycled. The steal, foam, fiber and wood can become parts for new products. For more information about recycling, visit byebyemattress.com or contact the city’s recycling coordinator at 428-7489.

5 sailors presumed dead in helicopter crash SAN DIEGO — Five sailors who went missing after their helicopter crashed on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln and fell into the sea are presumed dead, the Navy said Saturday. The announcement marks an end to the three-day search for the crew and a transition to a search and recovery operation. The Navy has not yet found the wreckage, but it is known where the MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter went into the water – about 60 nautical miles off the San Diego coast. One of the helicopter’s crew was rescued from the water following Tuesday’s crash and is in stable condition ashore. Five Abraham Lincoln sailors were injured in the crash; two were also taken ashore for treatment.

Category 3 Hurricane Larry grows stronger ORLANDO, Fla. — Hurricane Larry became a Category 3 storm overnight and continues to gain strength as it moves west-northwest in the Atlantic. The 12th named storm of the year is 1,055 miles east of the Leeward Islands with 125 mph maximum winds and is cruising through the mid-Atlantic at 15 mph, the NHC said in its 11 a.m. update. No coastal watches or warnings have been issued at this time, but the NHC warns the Lesser Antilles could experience large swells and rip current conditions on Sunday and the East Coast of the U.S. including Florida could feel Larry’s swells after Labor Day. Larry’s hurricane-force winds extend out 45 miles from its center with tropical-storm-force winds 160 miles from the core. — Staff, wire reports

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Mask mandate should be required Solano County has a grave illness– Covid 19. We have the highest rate in the Bay Area. When people have a significant and life-threatening illness, it is common practice to get second opinions about your care plan. I request that the Board of Supervisors request that the infectious disease specialists at both Kaiser Permanente and Sutter Health give them a second opinion on a mask mandate. The lives of the citizens of Solano County count on it. Alan Plutchok, M.D. Benicia

Failure in Afghanistan reflects on president There is not a strong enough word to describe the mistake this country made when it elected Joe Biden as its president. The list of horrendous failures this man and his appointees have put upon the citizens if this country keeps growing. The collapse of security at the southern border and the economic policies guaranteeing future inflation are just beginning to have disastrous effects. And now, we have the unnecessary surrender to the Taliban in Afghanistan, and the failure to evacuate our own citizens and those who supported us in that country. Most tragically, the deaths of American military members. My distress has turned to anger and frustration. Impeachment of the president is obviously appropriate, but I am afraid the results in Washington, D.C. would be no better should this happen. Sid Whiting Fairfield

Public health or politics? The most important question asked the evening that Dr. Bela Matyas, Solano County Public Health Officer, testified at the Benicia City Council was, “Where does the Covid virus come from that is spreading in all the homes and family gatherings, and parties?” The reason this question is critical is that Matyas claimed he was a scientist and not a politician and that the “evidence” was clear Covid was surging in Solano County because of family gatherings and parties. And therefore, “masking up where the public gathered,” such as indoor restaurants, was not necessary. And the question of where the virus comes from that is spread at family gatherings is key to under-

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alifornia has for more than a half-century been trying to nudge county and city governments into generating enough new housing to handle an ever-increasing demand. The state’s chief tool has been a legal requirement that local government “general plans” include an adequate “housing element.” Every eight years, the state Department of Housing and Community Development issues regional quotas of housing needs which then are divvied up into specific city-bycity goals for zoning enough land to meet projected needs. The allocations are controversial, especially in suburban Dan Walters communities, because they run counter to the not-in-my-backyard sentiments of local residents. As housing production falls chronically short of the state’s goals, the cyclic quotas steadily increase and in recent years the state has added penalties for failure. Obviously, the quota system hasn’t been working very well and researchers at UCLA’s Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies have concluded that it has a “fundamental flaw” because vacant land being zoned for housing to meet the quotas is only rarely used for housing. Rather, the housing being built – which is still too little – tends to go on other property, including some previously being used for other purposes. The study focused on what has happened in the San Francisco Bay Area vis-à-vis the housing quotas issued in the past decade for the eight-year period that will end next year. “The median Bay Area city is on track to approve housing projects on less than 10% of the sites listed in its housing plan,” the study found. “On average, however, cities are achieving a substantial portion of their (too low) housing targets – nearly 60% for the median city – just not on the sites they had selected and presented to the state as likely or apt for development. Across the Bay Area as whole, nearly 70% of housing built during this period was on sites not listed in housing plans.” While cities zone specific sites to meet quotas, “housing development occurs in a way that is hard to anticipate. In spite of planners’ efforts to select imminently viable sites, they do not.” The solution, they say, is to create a more realistic set of requirements that identifies all potential sites for housing, a “change (that) may require cities to include many more sites in their housing plan.” While a more realistic inventory might require more work – and possibly increase local angst – the UCLA team also proposes that “cities receive preemptive credit for housing they expect to be built on sites not listed in their plan. “The credit would be tied to production on non-inventory sites during the previous period, giving cities an incentive to accommodate much-needed development when it is proposed, even if they can’t anticipate exactly where or what developers will want to build.” “The Legislature should stop proliferating ever more detailed requirements for a site to be included in the inventory, and instead require cities to consider every parcel on which residential use is allowed,” the UCLA team suggests. “Since cities aren’t very good at picking the sites where developers want to build, the focus should shift to estimating how much housing is likely to be built during the planning period on the entire stock of residentially zoned land in a city.” This is wonky stuff, but important because of the state’s worsening housing shortage. The proposals would shift the housing quotas from an exercise in paper-shuffling into something more likely to produce real results. But implementing it would require an official admission that the current system isn’t working and a willingness to correct its “fundamental flaw.”

standing that outside of spontaneous virus eruptions at family gatherings, the virus is caught someplace. The suggestion that it is just circulating among family and friends independent of exposure in stores or gyms is not scientific and lacks credibility. Why, then, do we as a county not have masking requirements? At that same Benicia meeting and a subsequent press interview, Matyas explained that Benicia and Vallejo are more “Bay Area-like” and up county is more “Central Valley-like.” He went on to say this meant progressive against conservative ideological bases. And that is a reason he does not recommend the Solano County Board of Supervisors require masking. Is this a matter of “let them get infected” rather than adopt the best strategy proven, which is vaccinations, masking and avoiding long-term contact indoors? Does this mean that “fake Covid” cries scare officials? I’ve seen the meetings where the supervisors have endured anger and vitriol. In my experience, the way to deal with bullies is to do the right thing. The right thing is to reduce the spread of Covid by adopting proven strategies. I like Matyas and understand his stated struggle communicating. That is his problem. Our problem is that we don’t have the best public health policies. That is the supervisors’ duty. Elizabeth Patterson Benicia

Solano Public health needs new direction In a report published Friday, more than 1,000 Covid infections dating back into July were not reported for Solano County due to a glitch. Dr. Bela Matyas commented on this report by adding that the recent reports state that as many as 250 kids have tested positive. He went on to

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add that most of the exposures occurred at home. If he and the county Public Health Department whose job it is to do contact tracing, did not know about these infections and this did not contact trace, how do they know where the “majority” occurred? It’s one more example of Matyas making blanket statements without factual information with regard Covid in our community and by doing so continuing to put our health at risk and keep us out of the conversation. I think it’s time that we all start demanding accountability from our Public Health director and those who put him in his position, the county Board of Supervisors. I’ve heard people on both sides of the mask debate question why, if the supervisors believe Covid-19 spread in public places is not occurring and masks indoors are unnecessary, have they themselves opted to close in-person board meetings to the public out of concern over the spread of Covid? Also, why, when infection rates in our county have skyrocketed and more people are dying, have the supervisors not bothered to schedule a single meeting specifically to address this issue and hear from the individuals and communities they are supposed to represent? The only supervisor who seems to care about the safety of her representative population is from Benicia, and we are not all so lucky as to have her as our elected official. Let me finish this with one last thought. There are both legal and moral issues related to any public health professional whose job it is to protect public health, and who is constantly advocating against preventive measures that science, research and the collective medical community say are necessary. Bela Matyas needs to go. Anthony H. James Dixon

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Crime logs Fairfield Thursday, Sept. 2 4:05 a.m. — Drunken driver, 1300 block of TRUMAN STREET 6:38 a.m. — Battery, 1900 block of WOOLNER AVENUE 8:42 a.m. — Vehicle theft, DAHLIA COURT 8:51 a.m. — Trespassing, 2100 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 9 a.m. — Battery, 1900 block of BLOSSOM AVENUE 9:25 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 2500 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 9:35 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 2500 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 9:43 a.m. — Vandalism, 2300 block of FAIRFIELD AVENUE 9:57 a.m. — Battery, 2400 block of SANCTUARY CIRCLE 10:01 a.m. — Battery, 1900 block of BLOSSOM AVENUE 10:54 a.m. — Battery, 1200 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 11:03 a.m. — Robbery, 1800 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 12:22 p.m. — Battery, 2600 block of ORCHID STREET 12:33 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1500 block of WEST TEXAS STREET 1:24 p.m. — Trespassing, 1900 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 2:27 p.m. — Battery, 1900 block of BLOSSOM AVENUE 2:27 p.m. — Reckless driver, 1500 block of KANSAS STREET 2:37 p.m. — Battery, 1600 block of KIDDER AVENUE 3:10 p.m. — Indecent exposure, WOOLNER AVENUE 3:23 p.m. — Fight with a weapon, 1400 block of MONROE STREET 3:34 p.m. — Vehicle theft, 1300 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 4:03 p.m. — Robbery, 600 block of JACKSON STREET 4:19 p.m. — Vehicle theft, 100 block of TABOR AVENUE 5:05 p.m. — Reckless driver, 400 block of PITTMAN ROAD 5:13 p.m. — Reckless driver, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE 7:18 p.m. — Indecent exposure, 2000 block of CADENASSO DRIVE 7:44 p.m. — Grand theft, 1400 block of GATEWAY BOULEVARD

Friday, Sept. 3 1:41 a.m. — Vandalism, 5000 block of BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE 7:01 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1000 block of OLIVER ROAD 8:04 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 2400 block of PEACH

Train From Page One spring; since then, the lines have hardened, as Newsom threw his support fully behind rail authority chief Brian Kelly. “There is a decision to take it up in January,” Kelly said in a telephone interview Friday night. “Ultimately, we need the appropriation, and if we can’t get the appropriation this year, we will come back next year.” The diversion of money to coastal segments of the high-speed rail system would involve delaying purchases of trains and installation of a costly high-voltage electrical system over the route from Bakersfield to Merced. It would mean using either slower, battery-operated trains over some period of time or diesel locomotives in the Central Valley. Newsom has been adamant that the era of diesel trains must end. The Legislature and Newsom were far apart when the talks broke down. The negotiations were led by Assembly Transportation Chair Laura Friedman, a Democrat,

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TREE DRIVE 8:43 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 2500 block of HILBORN ROAD 9:45 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 2500 block of RAMSAY WAY 11:13 a.m. — Forgery, 1000 block of WEBSTER STREET 11:18 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1100 block of FROST PLACE 11:21 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1300 block of HOLIDAY LANE 11:59 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 1700 block of UTAH STREET 1:14 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 1600 block of GATEWAY BOULEVARD 1:50 p.m. — Trespassing, 1900 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 2:08 p.m. — Reckless driver, 2900 block of GULF DRIVE 2:49 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, WHITNEY DRIVE 3:23 p.m. — Reckless driver, EAST TABOR AVENUE 3:29 p.m. — Forgery, 1000 block of WEBSTER STREET 3:50 p.m. — Grand theft, 1300 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD 4:15 p.m. — Drunk and disorderly, 3200 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 4:49 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 1200 block of ESSEX DRIVE 6:13 p.m. — Fight with a weapon, NORTH TEXAS STREET 6:30 p.m. — Indecent exposure, 1900 block of WEST TEXAS STREET 6:55 p.m. — Fight with a weapon, 2200 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET 7:21 p.m. — Trespassing, 300 block of ZINNIA COURT 8:19 p.m. — Trespassing, 1900 block of WEST TEXAS STREET

Suisun City Thursday, Sept. 2 10:33 a.m. — Grand theft, 1300 block of POTRERO CIRCLE 11:40 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 100 block of MAIN STREET 11:45 a.m. — Reckless driver, SUNSET AVENUE / RAILROAD AVENUE 1:44 p.m. — Vandalism, 700 block of RAILROAD AVENUE 3:52 p.m. — Reckless driver, HIGHWAY 12 / WALTERS ROAD 4:29 p.m. — Assault, 200 block of MARINA BOULEVARD

Friday, Sept. 3 6:03 p.m. — Grand theft, 1600 block of VANDENBERG CIRCLE 6:43 p.m. — Shots fired, 1200 block of ANDERSON DRIVE

who has been pressing the bullet train project to improve its performance after a history of cost increases and schedule delays. Friedman has contended for months that there was no reason to give the rail authority the full $4.2-billion appropriation when it wasn’t needed in immediate years. The rail project has money to keep going until next year, unless it gets hit with massive change orders from its contractors or other problems. On paper, the project to build 171 miles of track from Bakersfield to Merced can be completed for $22.8 billion, just about what the rail authority has available through 2030. But if costs continue to rise, as has happened for the past half dozen years, it could require more than the $4.2-billion appropriation. The legislative dispute could affect the willingness of Congress to provide federal funding for the bullet train out of a $3.5-trillion budget resolution. The project has so far failed to secure dedicated funding in a $1-trillion infrastructure package, frustrating advocates of high-speed rail.

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Solano From Page One headed the task force, said he hopes to have the funds allocated in the next couple of months. “We are the only counties that had a specific allocation,” Spering said, adding the funds will be used for “SolanoExpress and make the organizational changes that (are) needed.” Primary to that is putting the express service under a single operator, with the current proposal being Solano County Transit, also known as SolTrans. In concert with that, a service network – using something like an Uber call-in or paratransit approach – will be developed for Solano County’s communities, smaller Spering said. “And a lot more efficiently than using those big buses that may be carrying one or two passengers,” Spering said. Riders in need of that service will not have to prearrange rides but simply call for realtime service. “We are trying to put the resources where (they) will serve the customers most, and then build up public transit use,” Spering said. The change to a single operator will mean riders also will have to pay just a single fare. Spering said the whole focus of the 32-member Blue Ribbon Task Force was to assess needs and make recommendations from the riders’ perspectives. “Approval of this set of (27) actions marks the culmination of a 14-month effort that began in May 2020 when the Task Force accepted a three-stage mission to help the Bay Area transit network adjust to new conditions created by

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Francisco Pulido from Rancho El Zapotillo in Dixon, with his horse Pirate, shows the crowd his roping skills at the Peña Adobe Historical Society Fiesta Days celebration, Saturday. every weekend,” she said. Joining the day’s activities were Francisco Pulido performing his roping skills. He is from Rancho El Zapotillo in Dixon and has been roping for 40 years. His wife, Marcela Pulido, helped out by pro-

viding horse rides for children throughout the morning. Many children have not ever touched a horse. She said she likes to let them brush the horses so they get to interact with the animals. “I have been doing this for 17 years,” Marcela

Pulido said. “I love it. It makes the children so happy.” Pulido said she hopes that more events like Fiesta Days could be enjoyed by people soon. “Seeing the horses just makes everyone happy and joyful,” she said.

the Covid-19 pandemic. These stages included assisting in the distribution of federal coronavirus relief funds and guiding transit agencies’ recovery planning as well as developing a ‘Transit Transformation’ action plan,” a Metropolitan Transportation Commission publication states. The MTC has the authority to implement some of the recommendations, but others will take legislative action, Spering said. He said one of the challenges is that unlike other large metropolitan areas that typically have a single transportation agency or company, there are dozens of operators in the Bay Area. Coordinating schedules, information and other more rider-friendly steps is also a big part of the Blue Ribbon effort. Spering said, as an example, that for Solano residents who use BART, but take SolanoExpress to and from the train station, one of the goals of the task force is to coordinate those schedules so when they disembark from the trains, their buses are there. “What the Blue Ribbon really did was put the spotlight on areas that really weren’t being addressed,” Spering said. The recommendations to the full commission, with target dates, are: n Act on recommendations of the Fare Coordination and Integration Study, including selecting and funding pilot projects (completion target December 2021). n Determine whether existing authority is sufficient to support uniform implementation of these recommendations (December 2021); n If needed, seek state legislation for additional authority to ensure timely and uniform implementation

of these recommendations (mid-2022). n Fund and finalize regional mapping and way-finding standards for application throughout the region (mid-2023). n Fund and complete up to three consistently branded mapping and way-finding pilot projects in the North Bay and East Bay (late 2024). n Fund and develop a data platform for regional mapping data services to enable standardization of digital and paper maps across all transit services (late 2023). n Request action by Caltrans to expedite design exceptions that will allow for bus priority on state highways (December 2021); n Sponsor legislation to remove barriers to transit priority implementation (early 2022). n Fund the design and delivery of prioritized near-term transit corridor projects (mid-2022). n Select near-term carpool lane operating policies to advance to the state (mid-2022). n Define a cooperative agreement process to expedite travel-time improvements on arterial streets and bus rights of way (late 2022). n Fund, develop and adopt a transit-priority policy and corridor assessment for improving bus speeds and reliability (late 2023). n Fund and complete a business-case analysis of potential transit network management reforms (mid-2022). n Establish and support an MTC advisory group to guide this analysis (Oct. 2021). n Provide financial incentives for Solano and Sonoma counties to complete their transit integration initiatives (December 2021). n Deliver grant for Phase 1 Rail Partnership and Governance Assessment (late 2021)

and Final Assessment (mid-2023). n Adopt transit equity principles and a process for applying them (mid-2022). n Fund, develop and adopt a Bay Area Connected Network Plan (late 2023). n Adopt a transit hub toolkit to optimize station design and connectivity that includes coordination with local governments’ access plans (late 2023). n Establish protocols and implement uniform real-time and transit pathway data collection to provide customers consistent and accurate information (mid-2023). n Designate a mobility manager to coordinate rides and serve as a liaison between transit agencies in each county (mid-2022). n Fund more pilot projects for one-seat paratransit rides and develop cost-sharing policies for paratransit trips that cross jurisdictions (late 2022). n Identify the next steps for full integration of Americans with Disabilities Act paratransit services with the Clipper fare-payment system (late 2022). n Identify key paratransit challenges and recommend reforms (early 2023). n Adopt standardized eligibility practices for programs that benefit people with disabilities, including paratransit and Clipper RTC cards (late 2022). n Identify cost-saving efficiencies and funding needs for regional transit network management as part of the business-case analysis outlined above (early 2022). n Convene stakeholders to identify priorities and a funding framework for a future transportation ballot measure that include new would funding for transit (late 2023).

state’s commitment will support many of the Bay Area’s most vulnerable residents today and put us firmly on the path to long-term change,” Pedroza said. The pilot programs are regional by definition, and do not specify any specific county for priority, said John Goodwin, assistant director of communications for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. “The crisis is a combination of complex and inter-related problems that has been growing for decades. But by working together at a regional scale, our nine counties and 101 cities and towns no longer have to try to solve every problem on their own,” Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin, who serves as presi-

dent of the Association of Bay Area Governments executive board, said in the statement. The program goals include producing more new housing at all income levels, protecting current residents from displacement and preserving existing affordable housing, MTC documents state. The pilots include the Doorway online platform to help connect individuals to affordable housing opportunities throughout the Bay Area. The other pilot programs include a “robust finance strategy (to) unlock the 25,650 affordable homes in the development pipeline that can house over 352,000 people for decades to come,” the documents state

Also, “through preservation, thousands of families can stay in their community, and are no longer faced with the threat of eviction,” and “anti-displacement programs that are coordinated and equitably deployed will strengthen neighborhoods by helping thousands of families remain in their homes close to their jobs, schools and places of worship,” the documents state. Lastly, there is a pilot “homelessness prevention strategy (to) open up new opportunities to attract and leverage millions of dollars in private funds and effectively integrate state and federal prevention dollars so families do not find themselves on the streets.”

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FAIRFIELD — The Vanden High football team scored on its first play from scrimmage Friday and the last time it touched the ball. The Vikings also did a lot of scoring in between in sailing to a 50-6 nonleague victory over Burbank of Sacramento at George A. Gammon Field. Vanden is 3-0 for the first time since 2014, when current head coach Sean

Murphy shared the duties with current defensive coordinator Larry Hogue, and just the third time in the past 17 years. “We started off well in the first quarter,” Murphy said. “We started off slow the last two games. It’s something we focused on all this week; we changed the tempo of our practice. I think the guys responded, so that was positive.” Robert Breed caught a short swing pass from quarterback Tre Dimes

in the left flat and raced untouched 72 yards for a touchdown. The first of Diego Nunez-Smith’s six conversion kicks made it 7-0 just 19 seconds into the game. Before the first quarter was done, Erick A. Diez returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown and Michael Belk caught a 10-yard slant for another TD to up the lead to 20-0. Vanden’s pace slowed in the second quarter as it didn’t score until Dimes went around the left side

from 3 yards out with 1:30 to go before halftime. Then on the final play before the break, Burbank (0-2) tried what may have been the start of a double pass, but the lateral was mishandled and the loose ball was scooped up by the Vikings’ Jamai East, who dashed 42 yards to the end zone to make it 34-0 at intermission. Vanden’s special teams got into the scoring act in the third quarter when 6-foot-3 Abraham Sanders blocked a punt that wound

up back in the hands of the punter, who was tackled in the end zone for a safety. The Vikings’ other third-quarter points came on a 1-yard sneak by Dimes to make it 43-0, one play after Cameron Fisherman nearly got in on a 27-yard burst up the middle. That was his final carry of the night, giving him 102 yards on 10 attempts. The Titans, who had been crushed 52-0 by Christian Brothers of Sacramento in their opener,

got their first points of the season when quarterback Jahe’mon Worlds capped a 14-play, 47-yard drive with an 8-yard keeper a minute into the fourth quarter. A pass attempt on the conversion failed. The scoring run pushed Worlds into positive territory for the night, giving him 5 yards on 18 attempts. Any celebrating by the visitors didn’t last long as Brayden Chavez took the ensuing kickoff See Vikings, Page A12

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Armijo’s Keshaun Williams, right, evades a tackle from Mission’s Markese Floyd during the football game at Armijo

High’s Brownlee Field, Friday. The game was scoreless into the fourth quarter.

Armijo picks up first win of season, blanks Mission, 12-0 Matt Miller

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FAIRFIELD — The Armijo High School students started chanting “I believe that we will win” as the final seconds ticked away at Brownlee Field Friday night. And the Royals did, 12-0 over Mission of San Francisco, ending a six-game losing streak that dates back to 2019. The Covid-19 pandemic played a big role in that time between wins, however. There was no football played in 202o. The Royals went 0-4 in the spring season and started the fall 0-2. Head coach Don Mosley picked up his first victory. It wasn’t all smiles because Mosley was a bit perturbed by the final touchdown of his Royals. He wanted his team to run out clock out on a 6-0 victory, but quarterback Eddie Concepcion was able to hit Dameion Regalado with a 37-yard touchdown pass on the final play. “It feels good, but we have to show better class than that,” Mosley said. “It was a good win. We picked up our level of play as the game progressed, but we have to show more

Armijo’s Kaiba Washington, right, attempts to catch a pass against Mission’s Christian Warren during the football game at Armijo, Friday. class and better discipline.” After a scoreless first three quarters, Armijo managed to get on the scoreboard on the first play of the final period. Concepcion capped an

8-play drive by scoring on a running play from the 1-yard line. Concepcion’s pass fell incomplete on the two-point conversion. The Royals’ defense stood tall all night and made big plays throughout the game to hold the Bears scoreless. Mission got to its own 46-yard line with 1:42 to play, only down 6-0. But Armijo came up with some big plays. Jayson Hubbard picked up a sack, Guy Fortson tipped a pass and Isiah Medina came up with another sack. Mission completed an 8-yard pass on fourth down but it was well short of the first down and Armijo took its final possession. “It was a great defensive effort,” Mosley said. “We were able to control the trenches, on offense and defense.” Mosley cited the defensive efforts of Jayson Hubbard, TJ Lipkins, Fortson and Medina and more in the victory, though the whole squad was able to hold Mission scoreless. Mission, which showed up a few minutes late because of Labor Day weekend traffic out the city, had a hard time getting going on the field See Armijo, Page A12

A’s bullpen issues hamper them again in 10-8 loss to Blue Jays Tribune Content Agency Each day of this road trip lends evidence of a reeling A’s bullpen. Pitching changes come with precarity. There are only so many buttons to push. A six-run lead evaporated in the eighth inning Friday. Saturday’s task was to keep a late deficit close. More frustration followed in a 10-8 loss in Toronto. The A’s trailed 4-3 in the seventh. Manager Bob Melvin summoned Jake Diekman to face a right-handed heart of the Blue Jays lineup. Right-handed hitters owned a .174 average against Diekman. Sergio Romo had pitched the last two days, Yusmeiro Petit in three of four. Neither has Diekman’s power repertoire.

Diekman walked Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to open the inning. Bo Bichette shot a first-pitch single through the right side. Teoscar Hernandez worked a 2-2 count. He fouled a 96 mph fastball and Diekman tried another that arrived high. Hernandez turned on it anyway for a three-run homer. “We had a few guys down,” Melvin said. “And when Diek’s good, he’s just as good against righties as he is (against) lefties.” Lou Trivino’s struggles as closer shook the A’s late-innings structure. His own role is in question. Trivino pitched Friday for the first time in a week in an eighth inning that turned disastrous. He entered in a four-run deficit in the eighth Saturday and could not finish the inning.

Trivino allowed a hit and a walk, hit two batters and exited with the bases loaded. Melvin said Trivino is “probably just pressing a little too much right now.” Lourdes Gurriel Jr. cleared the bases with a double off Burch Smith. The letdown loomed in the ninth. Mark Canha hit a three-run homer off Joakim Soria. It forced the Blue Jays to use closer Jordan Romano, who allowed a two-run homer to Sean Murphy. Five runs did not make up the shortfall. The A’s have lost two straight to a team right behind them in the wildcard race. They are four games behind Boston for the second wildcard spot. They have lost 13 of See A’s, Page A11

SANTA ROSA — The Vacaville High football team was pitching a 2-0 shutout heading into the fourth quarter, but couldn’t hold the slim lead and wound up falling to North Coast Section power Cardinals Newman 20-13 in overtime, Friday. The Bulldogs (2-1) got on the board with 3:50 remaining in the first half when the Cardinals’ Santino Acevedo was tackled in the end zone for a safety. Acevedo would be a Vacaville nemesis the rest of the evening, however, scoring on runs of 21 and 23 yards in the fourth quarter to put Cardinal Newman (1-1) up 13-2. The Bulldogs’ responded to the latter touchdown with an 80-yard pass from Ryan Vaughan to Cameron Malone with Vaughan running in the 2-point conversion to make it 13-10 with 11 minutes to go in the game. Vacaville drove deep into Cardinal Newman territory late in the fourth quarter before settling on a 20-yard Ariel Till field goal with 8 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 13-13. The Cardinals wasted no time in scoring in the extra period as Acevedo went in from 25 yards out and the Bulldogs didn’t have an answer when they had the ball. Vacaville outgained

Cardinal Newman 338-260 in total offense, though the latter enjoyed at 2-1 advantage in time of possession. Darian Leon-Guerrero rushed 25 times for 145 yards to lead the Bulldogs with Vaughan completing 11 of 21 yards for 153 yards with one TD and one interception, adding 37 yards rushing. Leon-Guerrero and Cameron Faucher each caught four passes, the former for 47 yards, the latter for 22. Acevedo ran for 117 yards on 17 carries with Cardinal Newman QB Lucas Knecktle completing 17 of 26 passes for 151 yards. Vacaville is on the road again Friday when it travels to Granite Bay.

Fairfield loses to Vallejo in season opener VALLEJO — The Fairfield High football team played its first game in nearly 22 months – and lost its school-record 20th game in the process – but acquitted itself well in a 24-7 season-opening loss to Vallejo at Corbus Field, Friday. David “DJ” Johnson scored on an 85-yard kickoff return midway through the third quarter and cut the Red Hawks’ lead to 18-7 after Javier Garcia’s conversion kick. The return tied for 16th-longest in school See Local, Page A12

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he Dodgers threw a bullpen game in the series opener, the Giants were looking forward to bullpenning all weekend, and the only transparent response to both of those developments is, “Yeah, well, look who’s running the teams.” The Giants have become more Dodgerish than the Dodgers, without the payroll or blue wardrobe, and that can be traced to the fellow in charge. Who’s a disciple of the other fellow in charge. Giants president of baseball opera-

ANALYSIS tions Farhan Zaidi used to work under Dodgers POBO Andrew Friedman and is taking it to another level while crunching data to fill his roster with undervalued players discarded by other teams. This Farhan Friedman Factor – or Friggin’ Farhan Friedman Factor, depending on your emotional connection to this fascinating moment in time – is driving the greatest rivalry in baseball history and greatest playoff race of 2021. The best thing for fans up and down the state is, there’s no reason this See Giants, Page A11

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Sunday’s TV sports Baseball MLB •Oakland at Toronto, NBCSCA, 10 a.m. •Cleveland at Boston, TBS, 10 a.m. •Houston at San Diego, MLB, 1 p.m. •L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, ESPN, 4 p.m. Basketball WNBA •Las Vegas at Chicago, Chs. 7, 10, noon •Atlanta at Dallas, CBSSN, 1 p.m. Boxing •PBC Fight Night, Kyrone Davis vs. Martez McGregor, FS1, 3 p.m. •PBC Fight Night, Jesus Ramos Jr. vs. Brian Mendoza, Chs. 2, 40 (KTXL), 5 p.m. Field hockey •Towson at Virginia, ACC, 9 a.m. •Maryland at Duke, ACC, 11 a.m. Football CFL •Winnipeg at Saskatchewan, ESPNEWS, 3 p.m. College •Notre Dame at Florida State, Chs. 7, 10, 4:30 p.m. Golf •LPGA, Solheim Cup, Day 2, GOLF, 4:30 a.m. •LPGA, Solheim Cup, Day 2, Ch. 3, 9 a.m. •PGA Tour Championship, Ch. 3, 10:30 a.m. •LPGA, Solheim Cup, Day 2, GOLF, 10:30 a.m. Horse racing •Saratoga Live, FS2, 9:30 a.m. Lacrosse Premier Lacrosse League •Semifinals, Atlas LC vs. Chaos LC, NBCSN, 8 a.m. •Semifinals, Whipsnakes LC vs. Waterdogs LC, NBCSN, 10:30 a.m. Motorsports •Formula 1, Netherlands Grand Prix, race, ESPN2, 5:55 a.m. •NASCAR, Camping World Truck Series, In It to Win It 200, FS1, 10:30 a.m. •NHRA, Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals, FS1, 8 a.m. •NHRA, Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals, Chs. 2, 40 (KTXL), 10 a.m. •NASCAR, Cup Series, Look Out Southern 500, NBCSN, 3 p.m. Paralympics •Closing Ceremony, NBCSN, 4 a.m. •Primetime Show, Ch. 3, 4 p.m. Rodeo •PBR Air Force Reserve Cowboys for a Cause, Chs. 5, 13, 9 a.m. Soccer College women •Cal State Northridge at Arizona, PAC12, 11 a.m. •UNLV at California, P12BA, 1 p.m. •LSU at ASU, PAC12, 2 p.m. NWSL •Houston Dash at Orlando Pride, Chs. 5, 13, 1 p.m. World Cup qualifiers •England vs. Andorra, ESPN2, 8:50 a.m. •Costa Rica vs. Mexico, CBSSN, 4 p.m. •Canada at United States, FS1, 5 p.m. Softball Athletes Unlimited •Team Piper vs. Team Osterman, CBSSN, 11 a.m. •Team Vidales vs. Team Jaquish, FS2, 3:30 p.m. Tennis •U.S. Open, round of 16, ESPN, 8 a.m. •U.S. Open, round of 16, ESPN2, 4 p.m. •U.S. Open, round of 16, ESPN2, 8 a.m. (Monday)

Scoreboard BASEBALL American League East Division W L 86 50 78 55 79 59 72 62 42 92 Central Division Chicago White Sox 79 57 Cleveland 67 66 Detroit 64 73 Kansas City 60 75 Minnesota 58 77 West Division Houston 79 55 OAKLAND 74 62 Seattle 74 62 L.A. Angels 68 68 Texas 47 88 Tampa Bay N.Y. Yankees Boston Toronto Baltimore

Pct GB .632 — .578 7½ .572 8 .537 13 .313 43 .581 — .504 10½ .467 15½ .444 18½ .430 20½ .590 — .544 6 .544 6 .500 12 .348 32½

National League East Division W L Pct GB 71 64 .526 — 69 66 .511 2 68 68 .500 3½ 57 79 .419 14½ 56 79 .415 15 Central Division Milwaukee 83 54 .606 — Cincinnati 73 64 .533 10 St. Louis 69 65 .515 12½ Chicago Cubs 62 75 .453 21 Pittsburgh 48 88 .353 34½ West Division SAN FRANCISCO 86 49 .637 — L.A. Dodgers 85 50 .630 1 San Diego 71 64 .526 15 Colorado 63 73 .463 23½ Arizona 45 92 .328 42 Friday’s Games Toronto 11, OAKLAND 10 SAN FRANCISCO 3, L.A. Dodgers 2, 11 innings Chicago Cubs 6, Pittsburgh 5 N.Y. Mets 6, Washington 2, 10 innings N.Y. Yankees 4, Baltimore 3, 11 innings Boston 8, Cleveland 5 Detroit 15, Cincinnati 5 Tampa Bay 5, Minnesota 3 Miami 10, Philadelphia 3 Kansas City 7, Chicago White Sox 2 St. Louis 15, Milwaukee 4 Colorado 4, Atlanta 3 Atlanta Philadelphia N.Y. Mets Miami Washington

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L.A. Angels 3, Texas 2 Seattle 6, Arizona 5, 10 innings Houston 6, San Diego 3 Saturday’s Games Toronto 10, OAKLAND 8 L.A. Dodgers at SAN FRANCISCO, (n) N.Y. Mets 11, Washington 9, first game, 9 innings Washington 4, N.Y. Mets 3, second game Baltimore 4, N.Y. Yankees 3 Chicago Cubs 7, Pittsburgh 6 Tampa Bay 11, Minnesota 4 Boston 4, Cleveland 3 Miami 3, Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 7, Detroit 4 Chicago White Sox 10, Kansas City 7 Milwaukee 4, St. Louis 0 Seattle 8, Arizona 5 Colorado 7, Atlanta 6 Houston at San Diego, (n) L.A. Angels 4, Texas 1 Sunday’s Games OAKLAND at Toronto, 10:07 a.m. L.A. Dodgers at SAN FRANCISCO, 4:08 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Washington, 10:05 a.m. Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 10:05 a.m. Cleveland at Boston, 10:10 a.m. Detroit at Cincinnati, 10:10 a.m. Minnesota at Tampa Bay, 10:10 a.m. Philadelphia at Miami, 10:10 a.m. Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 11:10 a.m. St. Louis at Milwaukee, 11:10 a.m. Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 11:20 a.m. Atlanta at Colorado, 12:10 p.m. Texas at L.A. Angels, 1:07 p.m. Houston at San Diego, 1:10 p.m. Seattle at Arizona, 1:10 p.m. Monday’s Games SAN FRANCISCO at Colorado, 1:10 p.m. Kansas City at Baltimore, 10:05 a.m. N.Y. Mets at Washington, 10:05 a.m. Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 10:05 a.m. Tampa Bay at Boston, 10:10 a.m. Detroit at Pittsburgh, 10:35 a.m. Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 11:20 a.m. Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 11:20 a.m. L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis, 1:15 p.m. Minnesota at Cleveland, 3:10 p.m. Seattle at Houston, 4:10 p.m. Texas at L.A. Angels, 6:07 p.m.

FOOTBALL NFL Week 1 Thursday, Sept. 9 Dallas at Tampa Bay, 5:20 p.m.

trend shouldn’t continue. Zaidi is at the top of his game, which means the Giants are at the top of their game, and Friedman’s club is showing no signs of going away after winning eight straight division titles and the 2020 World Series. The rivalry is hitting a new peak that should continue for years to come, and apologies to all of those who wrote in spring training that baseball’s best rivalry was Dodgers-Padres. Does anyone know whether the Padres still play in the NL West? Zaidi has the wherewithal, bandwidth and farm system to make this a prolonged run, and you probably notice his daily transactions that provide in-the-moment flexibility. Including Saturday, he made roster moves in nine of the past 10 days. Zaidi’s background extends further back than the Dodgers, of course. His first baseball gig was

with the A’s, so he comes from the Billy Beane family tree, which is an extension of the Sandy Alderson tree, which is an extension of the Bill James tree. Which means Zaidi thinks a lot differently and tends to outsmart his rivals with analytic-driven schemes. He took what he learned as an assistant in Oakland and Los Angeles and applied it as San Francisco’s No. 1 boss to what is reaching fruition. Friedman’s roots are with the Rays, who have evolved into Moneyball on steroids for the way they’ve reinvented the game and beaten up on the historic bullies of the AL East, the Yankees and Red Sox, with a fraction of their payrolls. With the Dodgers, Friedman experiences the best of both worlds, the combination of a Tampa Bay education and an exorbitant payroll, and handed massive contracts to Mookie Betts and Trevor Bauer, neither of whom

was exactly undervalued. The Dodgers absolutely blew it by signing Bauer, who has forfeited his privilege of standing on a major-league mound, but their roster and resources are so deep that it hardly matters. Unfortunately for Giants fans, not only has Zaidi constructed the Giants’ roster, but his fingerprints are all over the Dodgers’ roster. Max Muncy, the new holy grail of undervalued players, was a Zaidi discovery. As was Chris Taylor. Zaidi knew of Muncy from their A’s days. But back then, Muncy was so bad that if he were on your rec softball team, you’d bat him seventh and try to hide him in the outfield. Muncy entered Saturday with 30 home runs this year, eight against the Giants. Zaidi has done more of the same with the Giants, snagging players other teams gave up on, albeit no one quite like Muncy. Still, Mike Yastrzemski, Darin Ruf, LaMonte

Wade Jr., Donovan Solano and Alex Dickerson are reasons the Giants have risen from the ashes. Zaidi provided opportunities they weren’t getting elsewhere, and that carries over to the pitching staff with the likes of Kevin Gausman and Anthony DeSclafani, who were given one-year deals to prove themselves and re-enter free agency. Furthermore, Zaidi brought in a Gabe Kaplerled coaching staff that helped turn the Final Three of Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt into prime-time players once more, a special subplot that links this team to the championship era. Crawford is a legitimate MVP candidate. It’s a formula for success, and even with just three-fifths of the rotation available and nothing but relievers hurling this weekend, the Giants remain front and center in the division race.

A’s: Averaging 8.2 runs on 2-3 road trip From Page A10 19 with 26 regular-season games remaining. “Absolutely there is,” utility player Chad Pinder said when asked about a sense of urgency. “There’s no denying that, especially at this point in the season. But as big as that weighs or as big as that is, you really do have to take it one game at a time, one day at a time, and try not to scoreboard watch and just take care of what you have to take care of. “If you get caught up in all that and start looking ahead, you miss out on what’s right in front of you, and then you’re in trouble.” Looking back could also hurt. The A’s are 2-3 on this trip despite their offense scoring 8.2 runs per game. Through Aug. 12, they were 37-1 when producing six runs or more. They are since 3-5 in those games. “It’s one of those stretches, and there’s been stretches where our staff is giving up one, two runs, and we can’t muster anything together,” Pinder said.

Sunday, Sept. 12 SAN FRANCISCO at Detroit, 10 a.m. Seattle at Indianapolis, 10 a.m. Jacksonville at Houston, 10 a.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 10 a.m. L.A. Chargers at Washington, 10 a.m. Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 10 a.m. Minnesota at Cincinnati, 10 a.m. N.Y. Jets at Carolina, 10 a.m. Arizona at Tennessee, 10 a.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 1:25 p.m. Miami at New England, 1:25 p.m. Denver at N.Y. Giants, 1:25 p.m. Green Bay at New Orleans, 1:25 p.m. Chicago at L.A. Rams, 5:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13 Baltimore at Las Vegas, 5:15 p.m.

Prep Monticello Empire League Overall League W L T PF PA W L T PF PA Vanden 3 0 0 136 39 0 0 0 0 0 Rodriguez 2 0 0 60 13 0 0 0 0 0 Vacaville 2 1 0 75 38 0 0 0 0 0 Wood 2 1 0 62 77 0 0 0 0 0 Armijo 1 2 0 24 79 0 0 0 0 0 Fairfield 0 1 0 7 24 0 0 0 0 0 Sierra Delta League Overall League W L T PF PA W L T PF PA Vaca Chr. 3 0 0 88 6 0 0 0 0 0 Rio Vista 2 1 0 82 12 0 0 0 0 0 Linden 1 2 0 71 106 0 0 0 0 0 G. Sierra 0 1 0 22 34 0 0 0 0 0 San Juan 0 1 0 0 33 0 0 0 0 0 Esparto 0 1 0 28 31 0 0 0 0 0 Highlands 0 2 0 26 105 0 0 0 0 0 Friday’s Games Armijo 12, Mission 0 Vallejo 24, Fairfield 7 Vanden 50, Burbank 6 Cardinal Newman 20, Vacaville 13, OT Wood 34, Napa 14 Rio Vista 37, Big Valley Christian 0 Vacaville Christian 34, Lower Lake 0 Quincy 34, Golden Sierra 22 Bella Vista 73, Highlands 0 Encina Prep 33, San Juan 0 Linden 24, Liberty Ranch 21 Biggs at Esparto, canceled Bye — Rodriguez Friday, Sept. 10 Rodriguez at Napa, 7 p.m. Vanden at Foothill of Pleasanton, 7 p.m. Vacaville at Granite Bay, 7 p.m. Fairfield at Center, 7:15 p.m. Armijo at Woodland, 7:30 p.m. Chavez at Wood, 7:30 p.m. Maxwell at Esparto, 7 p.m. Winters at Rio Vista, 7 p.m. San Juan at Mesa Verde, 7 p.m. Vacaville Christian at Gustine, 7:15 p.m. Highlands at Cordova, 7:30 p.m. Linden at Galt, 7:30 p.m. Bye — Golden Sierra

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“It’s just baseball. It is what it is, and we’ve got to find a way to get the job done as a team and get back at it tomorrow.” Starter Paul Blackburn did not finish the fourth inning and left trailing 4-0. His outing continued troubling trends for A’s pitching. Blackburn allowed nine hits, three of them home runs. Lourdes Gurriel and Danny Jansen hit solo home runs and Breyvic Valera lined a two-run shot. “Command-wise I’ve got to be better,” Blackburn said. “I just felt like

my command was really sporadic throughout the outing today. That’s a good team over there and if you can’t command the baseball, you’re going to run into some trouble. Bottom line, I just need to be better.” A’s pitchers have allowed at least three home runs in five straight games – the longest such stretch in franchise history, the team said. Their starters have worked five or fewer innings in 13 of their last 21 games, pressing an embattled bullpen into more action. Allowing

15 runs in the first two games of this series, A’s relievers own a 7.58 ERA in their last 13 games. Daulton Jefferies replaced Blackburn and provided 2 1/3 scoreless innings. Toronto starter José Berríos held the A’s hitless for four innings before Matt Chapman led off the fifth with his 10th home run in the last 21 games. Matt Olson doubled in the seventh and scored on a Canha single, chasing Berríos. Pinder added an RBI single against Adam Climber that forged a short-lived 4-3 score.

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Local: Tilford runs, passes WCW to win Armijo: 1st victory From Page A10 history and the longest since an 89-yarder by Kaiyou Gonzalez against Vallejo in the 2018 opener – the last time the Falcons won a game. “That was a great runback by DJ,” Falcons coach Merwin Matsukado said. The Falcons played with 19 players as Matsukado chose to keep the bulk of his sophomores together on the junior varsity team, which suited up more than 30 players and earned a victory prior to the varsity game. “For the most part I’m proud of the kids, they played their hearts out,” Matsukado said. “We had a couple players injured and other kids filled in. I had six kids that never left the field, they were on the field the whole 48 minutes. I knew the circumstance we’d be in. We had to factor in the younger club (JVs), keeping them together or worry about varsity level.” The Falcons, who had a bye the first week of the season and then had last week’s game with Bethel canceled because of Covid concerns in the Jaguars program, are at Center of Antelope on Friday.

Wildcats top former MEL rival Napa, 34-14 VACAVILLE — The Will C. Wood High football team had a tough time beating Napa when the latter was known as the Indians, losing 21 of 28 meetings, but rolled to a 34-14 victory over what’s now the Grizzles at Wildcat Stadium, Friday night. Baxter Ken Tilford got the Wood (2-1) on the board in the first quarter with a touchdown run 52 yards and Krishna Clay, who was 4 for 4 on extra points booted field goals of 40 and 52 yards in the second quarter, the latter as time expired. “It was good to see the kids celebrating when that field goal was kicked,” Wood coach Jacob Wright said. “That was big for us.” Jayjay Olaes, who rushed for 130 yards on 16 carries, added a 49-yard TD dash in the second half. Tilford finished with 163 yards rushing and 62 passes, completing 5 of 12 attempts. The Wildcats host Chavez of Stockton on Friday. Napa, meanwhile, entertains Rodriguez, which had a bye this week after defeating American Canyon in a makeup game on Monday, 15-13.

Vacaville Christian sails past Lower Lake, 34-0 VACAVILLE — It’s a long drive from Lower Lake High to Vacaville Christian – roughly 90 miles – but it had to be a longer drive home after the Falcons blanked the Trojans, 34-0, Friday night. “It ended up being a good game for us,” Falcons coach Manny Tarango said. “I’m happy for where we’re at and where we’re going, being physical going into league.” Vacaville Christian, 3-0 for the seventh time in school history, got on the board with 2:25 left in the first quarter on a 33-yard touchdown pass from Hunter Jackson to Dominique Ruff. The two-point conversion try failed, but the Falcons made up for it when Wesley Krier scored on 3-yard run and Jackson ran in the conversion to make it 14-0 with 38.9 seconds to go in the opening period. Jackson added to the lead with a 1-yard scoring run with Ruff running

in the two-point conversion off a fake to make it 22-0 at the half. The Falcons final two touchdowns were on a 16-yard run by Krier in the third quarter and a 12-yard run by Bryce Pazdel in the fourth. Lead on defense for VCS were David Martinez with five tackles, two for loss, and one pass breakup; Creed with two tackles for loss, a forced fumble, a quarterback hurry and a pass breakup; Pazdel with eight tackles, one for loss, and a fumble recovery; Zack Mercado with six tackles, two for loss with three sacks and four quarterback hurries; and Noah Siaosi with two sacks. The Falcons play at Gustine on Friday.

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Solano solid in splitting matches in Modesto tourney MODESTO — The Solano Community College volleyball team earned its first sweep of the season after splitting a pair of matches in the Modesto Classic with Falcons coach Darla Williams pleased with the effort in both contests. Solano (2-4) opened with a 25-12, 25-15, 25-16 win over Porterville with Dani Rydjord leading the offense with eight kills, followed by Sammy Brown with seven. Sammy Brown led the defense with 13 digs, followed closely by Kailyn Kaiser with 12. At the net Gina Garlick led with four blocks, while Mylei Moli had three and Bryanna Lott two. Jeryn Baldonado led with 14 assists and added three aces, while Anaya Rodriguez chipped in 11 assists and three aces. “This was a great team effort,” Williams said. “We have started to play together and gel with one another.” The Falcons dropped the second match of the day to host Modesto, 25-15, 15-25, 30-28, 25-19, “But with the loss I actually feel it was our best well-rounded match with energy, defense, and our offense,” Williams said. Brown put away 11 kills and delivered 11 digs, with Rydjord chipping in eight kills and Moli seven. Kaiser led the defense with 18 digs, while Crystal Carroll served 9 of 9 and Garlick controlled the net with four blocks. Rodriguez led the way to set up Solano’s offense with 19 assists. The Falcons host the Solano Classic No. 1 on Wednesday with a match against Diablo Valley at 3 p.m. and one against Butte at approximately 6:30 p.m. There is no entry fee, but those attending must wear a mask.

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Johnson, Todd give Bulldogs an assist in win over Armijo FAIRFIELD — Shaking off a second-set loss, the Vacaville High volleyball team used 20 assists from Emma Johnson and 14 from Mea Todd to earn a 25-19, 16-25, 25-19, 25-16 Monticello Empire League victory over Armijo at E. Gary Vaughn Gymnasium, Thursday. The Bulldogs (5-0, 2-0) also got 10 kills from Malia DeCelle, eight kills from Mackenzie Godden, three aces on 13 of 14 serving from Kyra Gossett and seven digs from Claire Christison. V a c a v i l l e ’ s JV team rolled to a 25-8, 25-9 victory as Chelsea Tamayo had a serving streak of nine

straight aces. The Bulldogs freshman team prevailed 25-3, 25-3 with Hannah Johnson amassing 20 service points and Jada Madamba adding five kills. Vacaville plays at Rodriguez on Tuesday, while Armijo goes to Vanden. Buckingham Charter 3, Esparto 1: At Vacaville, Wyievee Binda dominated at the net with nine blocks and 12 kills in leading the Lady Knights to a 26-24, 25-20, 18-25, 25-13 win over Esparto, Friday. Drew Peters was 7 for 7 on serves, including back-to-back aces to close out the first set. Adrianna Butcher and Brooke Maurice also came up big up front, with Kara Gonzales and Elena Garcia holding down the back row. Kaitlyn Bautista contributed 14 assists and nine aces. “Our depth as a team is starting to reveal itself and it’s exciting to see what we have,” Buckingham coach Lindsey Munar said. “It’s promising going forward into league that we have a young but versatile group that will get the job done when needed.” The Lady Knights (4-1) travel to Carmichael to play Sacramento Adventist on Tuesday.

Bocce

Fairfield Bocce Federation SUMMER LEAGUE STANDINGS As of Sept. 2 Tuesday AM League W L Pts Bocce Friends 37 20 600 Do It Again 31 26 583 Capitani 25 32 524 No Mercy 21 36 513 Tuesday PM League W L Pts Untouchables 44 13 628 Casino Royal 38 19 584 Bells And Beaus 31 26 561 Plan B 30 27 540 New-Bee’s 26 31 490 Slow Rollers 2 55 216 Wednesday AM League W L Pts Roll’Em 32 25 565 Sons Of Italy 32 16 487 Court Jesters 22 32 466 Oh Sugar 19 32 439 Thursday AM League W L Pts Mama’s & Papa’s 37 20 555 Red Devils 34 23 593 Bocce Cruisers 32 25 553 Real Mccoy’S 12 45 381 Tuesday AM Weekly Results No Mercy 2, Do It Again 1 Bocce Friends 2, Capitani 1 Tuesday PM Weekly Results Untouchables 3, New-Bee’s 0 Casino Royal 3, Slow Rollers 2 Bells And Beaus 2, Plan B 1 Wednesday AM Weekly Results Sons Of Italy 2, Oh Sugar 1 Roll’Em 3, Court Jesters 0 Thursday AM Weekly Results Mama’s & Papa’s 2, Real McCoy’s 1 Bocce Cruisers 2, Red Devils 2

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Paradise Valley Estates Moaners and Groaners MONTHLY TOURNAMENT 1, Team No. 5: Gene Noble, Ken Mackie, Bob McCoy, Tom Digiorgio, 72. 2, Team No. 6: Norbert Luke, Dick Youngflesh, Jim Graham, 74. 3, Team No. 1: Tom DeMartino, Bill Combest, Vern Chong, Herb Quilitsch, 75. 4, Team No. 3: Bud Ross, Dick Crocker, Doug Fisher, Verna Dow, 78. Low putts, Team No.6: Norbert Luke, Dick Youngflesh, Jim Graham, 23 putts

Rio Vista Women’s Golf Club PAR FOURS ONLY Flight 1 1 (tie), Sandy Smith and Denise Sargent-Natour, net 41. 3, Thea Rock, net 43. Flight 2 1 (tie), Barb Bellamy and Diane Scholz, net 42. 3, Jackie Evans, net 43. Flight 3 1, Joan Rexford, net 41. 2, Bessie Dunn, net 43. 3, Jan Benner, net 44. Flight 4 1, Paula Davis, net 45.

2, Darl McCarthy, net 46. 3, Eila Ballard net, 48. Chip ins: Joan Rexford, No. 1; Diane Scholz, No. 11; Denise Sargent-Natour, No. 18. Closest to pin No. 10: Sandy Smith, 13-2. Broke 100: Sandy Smith, 95; Thea Rock, 96. ACE OF THE MONTH AND LOW PUTTS Ace of the month: Sandy Smith, net 72. Flight 1 1, Denise Sargent-Natour, 31 putts. 2, Marsha Berry, 33 putts. 3, Sandy Smith, 35 putts. 4 (tie), KarenAnn Evans and Diane Scholz, 36 putts. Flight 2 1 (tie), Donna Nunes and Suzi Masterson, 33 putts. 3, (tie) Marian Bard and Jan Benner, 34 putts. Flight 3 1, Jill Smith, 34 putts. 2, Darl McCarthy, 35 putts. 3, JoAnne Smith, 36 putts. 4, Linda Rowe, 37 putts. Closest to pin No. 10: KarenAnn Evans, 21-3. Chip ins: Marian Bard, Nos. 6 and 9; Bessie Dunn, No. 16. Broke 100: Sandy Smith, 91.

Niners SWEEPS Flight 1 Handicaps 9-13 1, Kitty Lockwood, net 29* 2, Judi Moses, net 29 3, Marilee Schauff, net 30 4, Pat Moffett, net 31 Flight 2 Handicaps 14-15 1, Linda Perry, net 29. 2, Dottie Foltz, net 30. 3, Barbara James, net 31. 4, Kim Weaver, net 35*. 5, Kay Bone, net 35*. Flight 3 Handicaps 16-18 1, Mona Begell, net 27. 2, Marilyn Weaver, net 32*. 3, Gloria Niccoli, net 32*. 4, Ann Rollin, net 32*. Flight 4 Handicaps 19-20 1, Pat Alvestad, net 33*. 2, Kay Williams, net 33*. 3, TerriDenton, net 37. Flight 5 Handicaps 21-25 1, Rosie McCown, net 35. 2, Jodene Nolan, net 38. 3, Shirley Morris, net 39. *Ties broken with handicap holes

From Page A10 all night. The Bears finished with just 37 yards passing and rushed for 119. They displayed a lot of misdirection runs but Armijo was able to keep them in check. On offense, Keshaun Williams carried the bulk of the Armijo rushing load. He had 17 carries for 86 yards. Concepcion and Medina also had carries for 128 yards of total rushing. Concepcion was able to complete 10 passes for 115 yards. Armijo moved the ball well, racking up 11 first downs, but many drives were stalled, particularly in the first half. Armijo’s best chance to score in that first half came on a punt midway through the first quarter. Mission muffed the return and Fortson was able to pick up the

fumble. That set up the Royals on the Bears’ 33-yard line but Armijo failed to score. The Bears were able to drive down to the Armijo 3-yard line at the start of the second quarter. But a field goal attempt from 18 yards out was too low and banged into the Armijo defensive front. In the end, Williams and his teammates felt the joy of this much-needed win. Victory, at last. “Armijo is starting to make changes,” Williams said. “You can feel it in the whole school, from our new principal to Coach Mosley. We’re getting it together. We got the win and it has put a smile on my face.” Armijo (1-2) will see what it can do on the road next Friday when the Royals visit Woodland.

Vikings: Win big From Page A10 82 yards for a touchdown with Nunez-Smith’s final PAT capping the scoring at 50-6. The Titans finished with 69 yards rushing and 39 passing for 108 total. The Vikings, meanwhile, rushed for 132 yards with Dimes completing 5 of 12 passes for 123 yards. Despite the big margin of victory, Murphy said there is room to improve. “Oh, we’ve got a lot to work on; we have a

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lot of just basics,” he said. “Right now we’re getting better every week, there’s things we’re focusing on getting better on – and we’re getting better. We’ve just got to keep doing that, got to keep getting better. Hopefully, once we get into league, we’ll start peaking a little bit.” The Vikings head Friday to Pleasanton to play Foothill, where San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford starred in football as well as baseball.

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VALLEJO — Vallejoan Edgar-Arturo Camacho is one of two finalists for the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California’s inaugural Artistin-Residence program. The program seeks to draw on the capacity of art to help people recognize their own power through storytelling, reflecting a vision of them or their history in powerful ways; to motivate people to exercise their power, to humanize issues that are overlooked or ignored in order to draw the public and decision-makers to an issue in ways that more traditional ACLU methods cannot; and, as communities enter a world with many unknowns, to help people imagine a path forward, according to a press release. Camacho is part of the affiliate project for a yearlong collaboration to bring art-based and creative strategies to the ACLU’s work and to engage affected communities. He co-founded El Comalito Collective with Abel Rodriguez, who grew up in Fairfield. Camacho wrote in his artist statement: “I used to paint and write poetry as a means to escape the pain, fear, depression and frustration from the lack of community and family I had but today, I paint my community and culture from a place of joy.” Learn more at www. elcomalitocollective.com.

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Missouri Street Theatre perfromers rehearse for “Avenue Q,” at the Downtown Theatre in Fairfield, Thursday.

MST brings ‘Avenue Q’ to Downtown Theatre

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FAIRFIELD — Michael Cross is realizing a longtime dream. He tackles the role of Trekkie Monster, a reclusive creature obsessed with the internet, in Missouri Street Theatre’s “Avenue Q” on Sept. 17. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” he said of the show and role. “It’s hilarious.” Cross is familiar with puppets. He toured with Sesame Street Live appearing as Cookie Monster in “Save Our Street,” “Big Bird and the ABCs” and “Big Bird’s Sesame Street Story.” “That was the beginning of my professional career,” he said. “It’s kind of fun to go to the extreme.” “Avenue Q” has material with adult themes. Cookie Monster and Trekkie Monster do share a few common characteristics, Cross said. Both mean well and they are not hyper-focused on just one thing. The show’s irreverence almost slaps one in the face while delivering good mes-

Preview “Avenue Q” 8 p.m. Sept. 17, Sept. 24-25 2 and 8 p.m. Sept. 18 6 p.m. Sept. 19, Sept. 26 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22-23 Downtown Theatre, 1035 Texas St. Fairfield www.downtowntheatre.com

sages within the songs. “It’s a guy trying to find purpose in life,” he said. Added in are a group of alienated kids and a school that is created for them. “Avenue Q” won best musical, book and score at the 2004 Tony awards, earning praise for approaching themes of racism, homosexuality and internet pornography. The cast includes 11 puppeteers and three human actors. The puppets are animated and voiced by puppeteers who are on stage, unconcealed. The puppet and human characters ignore the puppeteers, creating the illu-

sion that the puppets are alive. Cross has done several shows with Missouri Street Theatre; the most recent was “Mama Mia.” A friend referred him to Missouri Street Theatre. He also played Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof,” another role he wanted to play. Cross, a former chef, works in sales for Sysco Foods, a weekday job that frees him up to do theater. When “Avenue Q” wraps up at the end of the month, Cross will wed Oct. 3. After that? “Who knows?” he said. “We are not taking our honeymoon until next summer.” Cross got involved in theater in his youth. He calls it his creative outlet and happy place. He did four productions in one year, five years ago. He also does shows in Sacramento. He said he’s ready to “feel the love of the audience again.” “It will be fun to share the story,” he said. The puppets are amazing, adorable and a wee bit creepy, he said. “They were well-built by Barbara McFadden,” Cross said.

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FAIRFIELD — Soroptimist International of of Central Solano County is again hosting a virtual Lunafest, offering viewers the chance to watch in the comfort of their own homes during the second fall of the pandemic. All proceeds benefit women and girls. A viewing will commence at 9 a.m. Sept. 18. Those purchasing tickets have 24 hours to finish watching the five films, once they begin watching. This marks the 20th anniversary of Lunafest and the eighth for Soroptimist International of Central Solano County. The films include: n “Knocking Down the See Lunafest, Page B3

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FAIRFIELD — “I want it to happen. I want people to be safe,” said Fairfield resident Chris Cole, one of the many performers at the first Mare Island Dock of Bay Festival. He credits festival organizers Jeff Trager and Kevin Frazier with putting safety first. “They are doing everything they can,” he said. “It will be well worth it.” The event Sept. 18 could be the launch of more music festivals in the area, Cole said. Cole was one of the many musicians who tried virtual performances when Covid-19 hit. “I did not enjoy it,” he said. “I feed off the audience.” When the weather permitted, Cole and guitarist Jeff Tamelier, former Starship member, did outdoor gigs such as small socially distanced and masked parties. They have continued. “It was just me and Jeff for a while,” he said. “People were not allowed to hire bands. It was good for us; we became the party.” The two play together in the Foxcatchers. Tamelier plays with many other musicians. He and Cole have a repertoire of about 300 songs. Both are athletes. Cole was an all-league baseball player

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Chris Cole belts out a tune with Jeff Tamelier on guitar. and is the tennis coach at Vintage High in Napa. Tamelier played basketball. Cole praised the Dock of Bay Festival lineup, calling it “incredible.” He hopes to check out the headliner Fantastic Negrito. “I have heard many good things about him,” Cole said. “I think he’s won a Grammy or two.” Cole plays a 30-minute show in the VIP Lounge. The emphasis will be on jazz, with possible jazz versions of Van Morrison’s “Moondance” to something from Led Zeppelin, in the jazz vein. “A lot of it will be spontaneous,” he said. “I’m psyched for the show,” he said. “The only message is to take care of yourself and others. Wear a mask.” Cole said he knows people

who were vaccinated who got ill as well as one man who didn’t get the shots and died last week due to Covid-19. Cole’s 17-year-old son tested positive for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. “He felt crappy a day or two,” Cole said. “He pulled out of it.” To ensure the well-being of concertgoers and bands, organizers will require proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 or proof of a negative Covid-19 test done within 72 hours of Sept. 18. Identification checks and vaccination documentation will be checked upon entry. A photo of your vaccination card or negative test result saved to your phone is sufficient proof. Masks are recommended for all indoor festival spaces, the Coal Sheds and VIP

Mare Island Dock of Bay Festival Noon to 9 p.m. Sept. 18 850 Nimitz Ave., Vallejo https://dockofbayfest.com Acoustic Stage Noon to 1 p.m.: Full Chizel 2 p.m.: Complicated Animals 3:30 p.m.: Dan Durkin 5:15 p.m.: Matt Jaffe 7 p.m.: Fiver Brown Jazz VIP Lounge Noon: Yuppie Liberation Front 2 p.m.: Chris Cole Quartet 3:30 p.m.: Ron Burris Quartet 5:15 p.m.: Joyce Grant 7 p.m.: Simon Russell Trio Main Stage 1 p.m.: New Monsoon 2:30 p.m.: Them Vibes 4 p.m.: Dumpstaphunk 5:45 p.m.: Jackie Greene 7:30 p.m.: Fantastic Negrito with an encore

Indoor Lounge. Hand sanitizing stations will be available by the Coal Sheds, Porta-Potties, VIP Lounge and food court. “Our goal at the Mare Island Dock of Bay Festival is to provide a safe space for people to enjoy incredible music, art, food and beautiful waterfront views,” organizers say on the event website.

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Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘C’mon C’mon’ hits home at resurgent Telluride Film Festival Los Angeles Times TELLURIDE, Colo. — In Mike Mills’ “C’mon C’mon,” a lovely, wistfully funny movie that premiered Thursday night at the Telluride Film Festival, Joaquin Phoenix plays a radio journalist, Johnny, who’s recording interviews with America’s youth, asking kids and teenagers about their fears, their dreams and their thoughts about the world’s precarious future. When his sister, Viv (Gaby Hoffmann), heads off for a few days to take care of some exceedingly difficult family business, Johnny steps in to look after her 10-year-old son, Jesse (Woody Norman), whom he hasn’t spent much time with, and who turns out to be a smart, inquisitive, emotionally complicated handful as he tags along on his uncle’s cross-country tour. If that sounds like an overly pat conceit on paper – guy who spends his days talking and listening to young people must learn how to talk and listen to the youngest person in his life – it seldom plays that way on-screen. For one thing, the irony itself is acknowledged when Johnny briefly flirts with the idea of interviewing Jesse for his project, a possibility that wisely never comes to pass. (It’d be superfluous, anyway, in a movie that’s already a feature-length conversation.) For another, one of Mills’ points is that life’s unceasing jumble has a way of creating its own strange patterns and recurrences. The tensions of family and the stresses of work tend to blur into each other, as do the stories we sometimes hear about other people and the grand drama of our own everyday lives. “C’mon C’mon,” which will next screen at the

In brief Food, music, art on tap at Crush Festival

SUISUN VALLEY — Sept. 26 is the date for the Fairfield-Suisun City Visual Arts Association’s first The Crush Art and Wine Festival. Artwork from more than 20 fine artists will be showcased at Village 360, 4949 Suisun Valley Road. There will be food, drink and wine for purchase. The Yuppie Liberation Front will provide live music. Participating artists are Laura Klein, Maribel Passion, Cherol Ockrassa and Xioneida Ruiz (acrylic); Jim Poff, Bahiya Spaulding and Barbara Smithson (water-

New York Film Festival and will be released by A24 later this year, is a fine-grained family drama, a loose-limbed road movie and the latest reminder of Mills’ talent for reshaping elements of his personal history into stirringly personal cinema (“Beginners,” “20th Century Women”). Introducing his latest in Telluride, the 55-yearold Mills noted that much of the movie – beautifully played by Phoenix, Norman and Hoffmann, and shot in luminous black-and-white by the brilliant Irish cinematographer Robbie Ryan – was inspired by his own humbling, thrilling experiences as a parent. But he’s also brought another intricate layer of reality to the mix: Johnny’s interview subjects are all real kids speaking about their real experiences, plucked from Detroit, New York and New Orleans. And while they largely remain on the narrative periphery, Mills is clearly genuinely fascinated by what they have to say, especially as they prepare to enter a world that the ostensible grownups seem to have screwed up as comprehensively as possible. It was hard not to think about that world while watching “C’mon C’mon,” and also not to think about my own tiny little corner of it – a lapse into solipsism that I hope can be forgiven, and perhaps even vindicated, by Mills’ rightful insistence on the interconnectivity of all human experience. I thought a lot about my own 5-yearold daughter, who in some respects couldn’t be more different from Jesse, and who in many others – the rambunctious energy, the dessert-first eating habits, the sudden and sometimes inconsolable meltdowns, the bursts of creativity

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Joaquin Phoenix, winner of the Best Actor in a Leading Role award for “Joker,” poses in the press room during the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland in Hollywood, Feb. 9, 2020. Phoenix stars in the new film “C’mon C’mon.” and imagination – couldn’t be more similar. I also thought about all the ways in which my homebound Covid-19 existence had exacerbated my impatience and frustration as a parent, and how quick I am to tune my child out rather than hear her out – sometimes, and here’s a pat irony, so that I can have time to sit down and watch independent movies as sensitive and emotionally perceptive as this one. All this was especially strange and surreal to ponder while sitting, double-masked, in a crowded not overflowing but theater at Telluride – the first film festival I’ve attended in person since the onset of the pandemic, which means it’s also the first time I’ve really been away from home in 18 months. Doubtless speaking for many of us who decided to make the trip, it’s a delight to be back here in this beautiful former mining town, breathing in the fresh www.fvaa-arts.org/thecrush or by calling Ariza at 688-8889.

color); Vicki Dennis, Connie Millholland and Ebba Navas (oil painting); Dennis Ariza and Dan Suzio (color and black and white photography); Margo Scarpulla, Jane Loveall, Karen Norton and Rachael Van Sloten (ceramics); JoRene Danel (fused glass); Carl Bradford III (drawing); Beverly Parker, Laura Livadas and Carolyn Mulliner (jewelry); Kathy Canfield Sheppard (quilling); Korene Miller (wine/ food items); Pat Calabro (digital art); and Gina Greene and Janet Barnes (mixed media). Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additional information is available at https://

Organizers cancel Vacaville Jazz Festival VACAVILLE — The Vaca Jazz Society is canceling the 21st annual Vacaville Jazz Festival & Military Tribute planned Sept. 17-19. The organization reports that the action was to support the safety and health of the community as the current surge of the Covid-19 pandemic continues. Organizers plan for the festival to return the third weekend of September 2022. For any additional information, call Ken Stout, Vaca Jazz Society president, at 530-736-6527.

Lunafest From Page B1 Fences,” a film by Meg Shutzer, which tells the story of AJ Andrews, the first woman to win a Rawlings Gold Glove Award as she struggles to make it as one of the best professional softball players in the world. n “Overexposed: Filming an Arctic Odyssey,” from Holly Morris, a behind-thescenes look of the Women’s Euro-Arabain North Pole Expedition. n “Betye Saar: Taking Care of Business,” by Christine Turner. It’s the story of the legendary artist who is now in her 90s. Films feature strong women, powerful images

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Attendees await the screening of short films made by women during Lunafest, hosted by Soroptimist International of Central Solano County, Nov. 5, 2015. This year’s festival will be virtual. and impactful language. Stories reflect the diverse perspectives of the filmmakers and their subjects. The films may contain

content that is not suitable for children or teens. For more information, visit https://sicentral solano.com/lunafest.

mountain air and taking in some hopefully excellent new movies. It’s especially meaningful to be back after the pandemic forced Telluride to cancel its 2020 edition, a blow to the few thousand movie lovers for whom this Labor Day weekend event is a cherished annual highlight. This year, the festival returned with a characteristically robust program, stretched out over five days instead of the usual four, and with several safety measures in place, including the requirement that all festival attendees show proof of vaccination and a negative Covid test before picking up their passes. Reassuring as these mitigation strategies are, their promise of safety is,

of course, both precarious and conditional, and it can sometimes strand the cautious festival-goer (a contradiction in terms?) in a kind of emotional limbo. After months of social drought, to be suddenly confronted with the long-unseen faces of friends and colleagues has been both a cause for gratitude and a source of disorientation. Warmly welcoming audiences back to Telluride on Thursday, the indefatigable festival’s director, Julie Huntsinger, expressed her gratitude for those who’d braved the trip and requested our patience over a festival that would be necessarily different from those of years past. Whether due to travel anxiety or busy shooting schedules, a few key actors were noticeably absent from their films’ premieres, including Phoenix and Will Smith, the star of Reinaldo Marcus Green’s wellreceived drama “King Richard.” Riz Ahmed had to cancel his own Telluride travel plans at the last minute, despite having been selected to receive a tribute from the festival in conjunction with the unveiling of his new movie, “Encounter,” the latest from the English filmmaker Michael Pearce. Starring Ahmed as an ex-con who drives off in the middle of the night with the two young sons he hasn’t seen in years, “Encounter” screened early Thursday for festival patrons and wound up making an amusing if inadvertent road-movie double bill with “C’mon C’mon.” The compari-

son doesn’t exactly flatter Pearce’s movie, an uneven farrago of science-fiction thriller and child abduction drama just about held together by Ahmed’s forceful and committed performance as a man teetering on the brink. Despite that and a handful of moving moments with his young co-stars (Lucian-River Chauhan and Aditya Geddada), it’s a particular letdown after the director’s strong (and much more successfully ambiguous) psychological thriller, “Beast.” A vastly more satisfying father-son drama, albeit one that arrived in Telluride with strong reviews and a major Cannes prize already under its belt, was “A Hero,” the latest from the Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi and his strongest work since the Oscar-winning “A Separation.” With a typically laserlike focus on the complex motivations of a wide array of characters, this meticulously constructed drama hinges on a man (Amir Jadidi) serving a prison term for unpaid debts; the young son he’s trying to reunite with; and a mysterious bag of coins that could prove the key to reversing (or worsening) the family’s misfortune. Enveloping in its interrogation of good intentions and how quickly they can sour once they go viral, “A Hero” arrived in Telluride after winning the second-place Grand Prix several weeks ago at Cannes – another festival that rebounded after last year’s cancellation, and hopefully not the last.

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Gospel presents Christians with some difficulty on prejudice

He says, “To be clear, while oday’s Gospel, if you use the Revised Standard Lectionthere is some debate about the ary, is about Jesus’ encounter social and cultural dynamics at with the “Syrophoenician work here, Jesus holds all the woman.” It is one of the most power in this exchange. The troubling passages in woman doesn’t approach with the Gospels. arrogance or a sense of entitleThe scene is in Tyre and ment associated with wealth Sidon, alien territory. These or privilege. people were way outside of the Perry W. Polk “Rather she comes to him in Jewish culture. They were Religious view the most human way possible, true gentiles. desperate, and pleading for her There he encounters a woman who daughter. And he responds by dehumanjust wants her child to be cured of an izing her with ethnic prejudice, if not unclean spirit. She is so desperate that bigotry. In our modern terms, we know she violates custom and goes to a Jewish that power plus prejudice equals racism. man and falls at his feet. “This story should stop us in our This is an alien gentile woman tracks. It presents Christians with some approaching a Jewish man. Then we difficulty, particularly if we understand have this weird dialog. Jesus says, “Let ethnic prejudice and racism as the the children be fed first, for it is not fair systemic sins they are. to take the children’s food and throw it “When faced with the complexities of to the dogs.” personal and systemic sin, it is much She says, “Sir, even the dogs under easier to think of Jesus as transcending the table eat the children’s crumbs.” them all and loving all peoples regardI want to quote from a former resident less of skin color or culture of origin. We of Fairfield who is now an Episcopal want Jesus to be the simple, easy answer priest in North Carolina, the Rev. David to all our problems and to all of society’s Henson. By the way, David occasionally problems. Where exactly is wrote for the Daily Republic. This the good news? quotation appeared in his Pathos blog a “This, I think, is the great lesson of few years ago. the Syrophoenician woman. It teaches us David’s thought is that this was an ethnic slur, and it was used to make sure the dynamics of power and prejudice, of that we all understand how that how even the best of humanity – the must change. incarnation himself – can get caught up

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“Jesus does the most difficult thing for those of us born into prejudice and power. He listens. And allows himself to be fundamentally changed,” said the Rev. David Henson. in systems of oppression, in a culture of supremacy. Like many of us today, Jesus would have been reared into a prejudiced worldview. “When this woman, in boldness, confronts Jesus and his ethnic slur, Jesus listens. And he hears. It is the only time recorded in the Gospels in which Jesus changes his mind. ‘But even the dogs get table scraps,’ she replies, a subtle calling out of his dehumanizing language.

“Jesus is astounded, the holy wind knocked out of him. A moment before, she was but a dog to him. In the next, the scales fall from his eyes as he listens to her and sees her for what she truly is, a woman of great faith. “Jesus does the most difficult thing for those of us born into prejudice and power. He listens. And allows himself to be fundamentally changed. When it happens, when we finally have ears to hear, we will never be the same, we will never be able to listen to the lies of the dominant oppressors the same way again.” So, in the end, Jesus’ exchange offers us perhaps the most powerful story for (white) people like (us) who seek to stand against oppression. It compels us to listen to the narratives of the oppressed we devalue implicitly. It requires us to listen to our own prejudice. It asks us to do the unthinkable: To own our culture’s hate and to be changed by the realities of the marginalized. So don’t tell me you aren’t prejudiced or don’t exercise your position of power through the lens of your prejudice. Even Jesus did that. Is the disciple greater than the teacher? The Very Rev. Perry W. Polk is the dean of Wingfield Deanery, Episcopal Diocese of Northern California. He can be reached at revperrypolk@gmail.com.

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I tell children who ask why I have to use a scooter to get around Dear Annie: I am family who had a daughdisabled and use a ter who looked to be 8 or mobility device and 9 years old. When I left, I oxygen due to emphygot onto my scooter, and sema, which was caused the child asked me why by my 30 years of cigI needed it. arette smoking. I quit I told her the truth: I before my diagnosis, but had smoked when I was it was too late. younger, and I ruined One of the biggest Annie Lane my lungs, so I can’t issues concerns quesDear Annie walk very far or for very tions or comments from long now. I tell that to others. When I hear ignorant children every time. If even remarks from adults, I consider one child remembers me and the source and move on. But I’d doesn’t smoke, it was worth it. — like to add something to your Life With a Disability information when it’s a child Dear Life: Thank you so who wonders. much for your beautiful letter. I always answer the child. You are making rainbows out Most recently, I shared a table at a Japanese restaurant with a of clouds and saving lives. By

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continuing to use your own suffering to help others not suffer, you will live a life filled with joy and compassion. Thank you for that. Dear Annie: I have been married for nearly three years. I am not happy, and I am pretty sure my wife isn’t either. Our communication is terrible, especially on my end because I tend to shut down when I am upset. Marriage has not been fun for me. My wife is very insecure and jealous, and she doesn’t want me to have any female friends. I really just want out without breaking her or her 8-year-old son’s heart. How can I break it to her that I

want a divorce? A year ago, I mentioned divorce to her, but I took it back because I felt sorry when I saw her crying. I just want to move on with my life. — Unhappy Dear Unhappy: If you keep shutting down when you are upset rather than trying to have open communication with your wife, there is no hope for your marriage. Would it make sense to try family counseling so you could analyze your need for female friends and your wife’s jealousy issues? I would suggest that you try, if only to relieve your feelings of guilt. However, if counseling does not work, then by setting yourself free, you will be setting her

free. She doesn’t deserve to be married to a man who doesn’t want to be married to her. It may hurt her temporarily, but in the end, when she and her son find someone who really loves her and communicates with her, she will be much better off and glad you ended it. You can’t fit a square peg into a round hole, and right now, it sounds like you two don’t fit. But give family counseling a try before calling it quits. You may find the love and happiness that you both felt when you were married. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com.

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by Holiday Mathis

Today’s birthday You work for what you want, regardless of the difficulty involved. The reality you see before you is a melding of your imagination with the physical world -- a trend that will continue as you apply a powerful force of sheer will to your dreams of the new era. In matters of love, take a softer route. Relax into relationships. Libra and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 22, 19, 41 and 6.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Just when you think life couldn’t get any weirder, a fire sign arrives to push against the edges of your reality. If nothing else, you’ll appreciate the entertainment value in this. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). In the same way a picture can turn a plain wall into a room with a view, a person can turn an ordinary experience into an expansive one. Everyone you meet is a window to another world. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You are nothing if not tasteful. Your aesthetic values will be evident in the understated finesse of your approach to just about everything. The ones who notice are your people. The ones who don’t are learning from you, too. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are fully aware of your surroundings and focused on only what is most helpful to your purpose. Others tell you where to go and what to do – suggestions to consider, but not to act on automatically. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Remember when you let go of a childish hope that simply failed to match up with reality? You were liberated by the move and were soon onto more fulfilling pursuits. History is about to repeat itself. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are a sovereign nation. Anyone who sees your autonomy as a threat is the embodiment of a red flag. Work goes smoothly with those who respect your power and observe your boundaries. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Today’s cosmic gift is a boost of willpower. You’ll do whatever you tell yourself to do. However, this only progresses you toward your goals if you tell yourself to do the right things. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The current astral lineup suggests you may be vulnerable to relationships with a distinctly narcissistic flavor. Resist moving too quickly in your dealings. It’s better to gain trust and traction over time. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’d do anything to put a smile on your loved one’s face, though you’ll have great success with a very small move. Listen up. Then, show proof that you were listening. That’s all it takes. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You have a way of bringing out the best in people. You’re a delight when dealing with the delightful, and with the notoriously difficult personalities, you’re unflappable. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The debate centers around responsibilities, where they lie and the logistics of who is going to take on what job. You may take on more than you intended to, which will ultimately work to your benefit. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Are you ready to take a relationship to the next level? Of course not. That’s not how things work. First, you commit beyond your capability. Then, in the process of the work, you grow in capability. CELEBRITY PROFILES: Perennially gorgeous Raquel Welch is a symbol of the unchanging nature of Virgoean beauty. This sign is known for being driven to improve, perfect and enliven through clean living. She’s been a movie star, an exercise guru, an activist, a spokesmodel for MAC and the global brand owner of a successful line of wigs. In her eighth decade, Welch still leads with the Virgo ethic of hard and healthy work. Write Holiday Mathis at HolidayMathis.com.

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Make lunches count at home, at school

There are things you can do to make your children’s lunches more nutritious.

K ate Land, M.D.

Special to the Daily Republic

t may have felt like “snack-time” all the time while children and teens were home learning remotely. I know it did at my house. But with the return to school in-person, it’s a good opportunity to send them each day with a healthy lunch. Resuming a more regular eating schedule and adapting to better habits will be healthier for all of us. Lunch counts for approximately 20% of daily calories, so it should be healthy and satisfying. There are things you can do to make your children’s lunches more nutritious. I tell parents almost everything can be solved by talking with your children – including how to eat healthy. Our children are eager to learn, and we can use that to help them make healthy food choices. Whether your child is served lunch at school or brings lunch from home, success starts with your discussions at home. School meal programs can provide much of what children need for health and growth. However, it’s important to help children make wise choices from what is served. Review the lunch menus to get an idea of what is being

offered. Ask your children what they ate. If they got the salad bar, did they eat the veggies or just the croutons? Did they toss the fruit that came with the pizza? Use this as a chance to talk about healthy choices. Consider going to school to volunteer at lunchtime – doing so will give you a bird’s-eye view of what really happens. If you have suggestions or concerns, talk with the teachers and the principal to help make a change. If you pack lunch at home: n Pack a fruit and a veggie. Both are more likely to be eaten if cut into pieces. n Pack water – not a sweet drink. n Remember childrens’ serving sizes are smaller than ours. For example, half of a sandwich is usually enough. I find this to be true even for athletic teens. n Have children pack their own lunches with your input and watchful eye. As a mother, I know packing lunches can be a chore. I also know that children don’t always eat what we pack. I found that out several years ago one afternoon on the way to my son’s lacrosse practice. He asked if we could stop by his school locker to pick up something too

big to carry on his bike. Indeed, the sacks of old lunches filling his locker was big. And smelly. Turns out he wasn’t eating much of what I had packed. The carefully cut veggies, fresh fruit, whole grain bread? All . . . moldy. That was it! Right then and there, I decided I would no longer pack lunches. Instead, my children would do it themselves. I made some ground rules: each lunch must have a fruit, a veggie and some protein. Water only; no sugary drinks. This system has worked well for my family and it’s a lot less stressful for me. Students spend the majority of their day at school, and a large portion of their daily food intake is eaten there. Healthy lunches set the stage for longterm healthy habits that can help protect your child from weight struggles in adulthood. As parents, we can help ensure their lunches are nutritious and healthy by talking with them, involving them in the planning and packing, and being aware about what is happening at their schools. Kate Land, M.D., is a pediatrician with Kaiser Permanente Napa Solano, a partner of Solano Public Health.

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50 Murray Bass Plan to live

A little time, sharing will help raise funds for Alzheimer’s research

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Kevin and Georgia Moreno, owners of Wren’s Cafe in Vacaville, were going to be this year’s Fiesta Day’s grand marshals.

Morenos find many ways to give back to Vacaville community

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his was the weekend Georgia and Kevin Moreno were going to be busy with Fiesta Days activities as the grand marshals. Due to Covid-19 concerns, But Fiesta Days 2021 was canceled due to the current surge in Covid-19 cases, after only a few early events the couple attended. This marks the second time the Morenos were supposed to ride in the Fiesta Days Parade only to have the festivities canceled due to the paqndemic. A friend was going to drive them in a Model T. The Morenos are the owners/operators of Wren’s Cafe, a Vacaville favorite. Kevin’s father, Joe Moreno, purchased it in 1968 when it was a Mr. Ed’s franchise. Kevin Moreno sold his Napa-based Pietro’s and took over in 1986. Joe Moreno would work alongside his son. It’s named after Kevin Moreno’s grandmother, Annie Wren. The couple, who married in 1999, are Vacaville mainstays. Both are Vacaville High

School graduates with deep family roots in the town. Her uncle is John Vasquez, a Solano County supervisor. They are also generous in donating food to the Vacaville Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club for their annual breakfast. “I like to do things for the kids,” Kevin Moreno said. They raise money in October for breast cancer research. Military veterans are also included in Morenos’ charity efforts. “I was born and raised here,” Kevin Moreno said. “The people have been very good to us. I feel like giving back. We are blessed to have this business.” The cafe survived the pandemic with Kevin Moreno putting in long hours for takeout orders until outdoor dining was permitted. Homemade biscuits and gravy, chickenfried steak and fresh pancakes are the customers’ favorites. Wren’s Cafe serves breakfast and lunch. Quiche for a Cause surfaced during the

early days of the pandemic. The philosophy: It’s important to let your fellow humans know they matter and get through the pandemic together. Someone would order a quiche for someone else. The recipient would keep the chain going, ordering a quiche to give to someone else. “I made quiche 18 hours a day,” Kevin Moreno said. Being chosen as grand marshals is an important designation, both said. “It is an honor,” Georgia Moreno said. “They recognize Kevin as a successful businessman and how much he does in the community.” “It is quite an honor,” Kevin Moreno said. “It’s very satisfying to be recognized.” “He’s being modest,” Georgia Moreno said. The Morenos have three children and five grandchildren. The plans were for Kevin Moreno’s father, Joe Moreno, to ride in the 2020 and 2021 parades. Sadly, he died a few weeks ago. “Papa,” as he was known, was 94.

Minimalist-shoe advocate: It’s time to rethink cushioned footwear for children and seniors The Washington Post

emember the maximalist vs. minimalist running shoe debate? Irene Davis is trying to bring it back. Davis gained acclaim for her role on the Harvard research team behind the rise of barefoot running 12 years ago. The swift arrival of barefoot, or minimalist, running was only rivaled by its rapid decline. After injuries increased and lawsuits punished claims of injury reduction, the trend shifted to mega-cushioned shoes like the Hoka. Minimalism lost that round. But now, based on her team’s new research, Davis is again advocating for footwear that lacks support or cushioning – this time with a focus on all people, not just runners, and especially children and seniors. “We need to get this message out about what we are doing to our feet,” says Davis, who is the founding director of the Spaulding National Running Center in Boston. “I just don’t think our feet were designed or adapted to be supported or cushioned all the time.” She believes that 60 years of footwear modernization shouldn’t outweigh 2 million years of evolution. “Minimal footwear is where we came

‘We need to get this message out about what we are doing to our feet. I just don’t think our feet were designed or adapted to be supported or cushioned all the time.’ — Irene Davis, founding director of the Spaulding National Running Center in Boston

from,” she says. And she believes it’s especially important to remember that in the case of children. Her new research suggests that bracing and supporting young feet with orthotics or cushioned shoes doesn’t allow the foot to develop normally, with weaker muscles and a lower arch the result. According to Davis’s earlier research, years of running barefoot or in minimalist footwear – as with the African runners cited in the 2009 book that popularized the choice, “Born to Run” – builds up the resiliency of the calf and foot muscles, Achilles tendon and bones of the feet that bear the load of the running style. “We know tissues adapt to load and the environment they are in,” says Jay Dicharry, a physical therapist and running injury expert. “If you put them

in less, they tend to adapt and become stiffer and stronger.” Dicharry has kept his own children in light, flexible footwear for that reason. “If you give your kids that gift now, when they are our age, we won’t be having this conversation,” he says. However, Stewart Morrison, an expert in pediatric foot development at the University of Brighton in England, isn’t so sure. “The interaction between the child and their environment is complex, and studies often reduce development to a single variable,” he says. “That is misleading, and there are more prominent influencing factors.” For instance, says Morrison, “I think genetics do play a considerable factor in determining foot shape, as supported by the evidence linking genetic predisposition to some foot deformities.” Indeed, the debate is not

really about whether walking barefoot or wearing minimalist shoes strengthens the feet; most experts readily agree that it does. The issue is that no one can yet say what improved foot strength means for future orthopedic health. Though Davis and her research team believe that putting children in incorrectly fitted footwear can lead to a whole slew of future problems, notably deformities such as flat feet and bunions, there aren’t any longitudinal research studies to reinforce that claim. Nor are there studies that show that minimalist shoes prevent injuries. Despite that, Davis sees the argument this way: “The logical approach is this: If you take support away, the feet get stronger. Adding support makes the feet weaker. Weaker feet tend to be associated with more pathology like plantar fasciitis.” However, there’s not a study that has shown that minimal shoes prevent plantar fasciitis, she says. Even people who have conditioned their feet to the stresses of barefoot running, such as professional runner Lopez Lomong, who didn’t wear shoes until he immigrated to the United States at age 16, believe that you can See Shoe, Page B7

t would be wonderful if every person who reads the Daily Republic would make a generous donation to the Alzheimer’s Association for research to get rid of the dreaded disease. The DR was kind enough last Sunday to publish the story of my almost 70-year love affair with my wife, Zella, and the sad events around her death. I asked the readers of the DR to help this old man get rid of the disease that took her life. Yes, I still love her. I am in love with her. One day that love will become eternal. When God wishes it so. Some folks have said, “Murray, you are crazy to think you can raise $30 million.” Not only do I believe it is possible, it is likely. It will depend on the number of people we are able to reach.

Fighting to eliminate Alzheimer’s is something you can do something about. Together, we can make it happen. I have a plan to reach 60 million or more Americans, starting with you and me. It is easy and costs nothing. Just send copies of last week’s column to anyone who does not subscribe to the DR. It won’t take much to turn the DR circulation into maybe as many as 100,000 contacts. Each is a potential donor. It will make you feel good about being a part of ridding the world of Alzheimer’s. It would fill this old man’s heart to know you were my partner in this. I have another address for you to send your donation checks to. I would like to ask you to do something else to help make our efforts to raise money for Alzheimer’s research more successful. It is easy and will cost you nothing except a little time. So far I have personally sent more than 20 copies, mostly outside of California. Overseas news right now is distracting. Fighting to eliminate Alzheimer’s is something you can do something about. Together, we can make it happen. Even if you don’t have money to contribute now, you can reach out to friends and family and make them aware of their opportunity to partner in saving future lives. This is the address to make contributions directly: Alzheimer’s Association, 2290 N. First St., Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95131. Checks should be made payable to the Alzheimer’s Association, with research written in the notation. Murray Bass of Fairfield can be reached at 720-5139 or mzb602@gmail.com.

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f you’re feeling pain in your knee, the problem may not be the fault of this complex and vital joint. In fact, knee injury and pain may be the result of a connection of issues from your hip and core muscles to your ankle and calf muscle strength. One way to understand the relationship of these muscles and joints is to think of them as a team. A strong, healthy team works together and succeeds. If one or more members of the team aren’t doing their part, that causes stress and can lead to injury and pain. When the knee is not getting the help it needs, particularly from the hip and ankle, it can feel stiff or painful. No matter your age or athletic ability, it’s important to make sure you keep each member of this team healthy and strong. One issue leading to knee injury is the change in lifestyles humans have seen in the past several centuries. Humans developed first as hunter-gatherers running after prey, which developed strong hip, leg and core muscle groups. Today, we do a lot of sitting in chairs and that changes the muscles we use to walk, run, do yard work or other activities. In short, all this sitting is an evolutionary twist that does not work in our favor. There is an old saying about avoiding injuries that goes, “Do you run to get in shape or do you get in shape to run?” The answer is to train to get into shape to run. Think about this: When you run, you are putting three-and-a-half times your body weight on your knee with each step. When you walk, you are putting one-and-ahalf times your weight on the knees with each step. That constant pounding can create strain. And if your knee buckles inward or outward, you can strain different parts of the joint, with compound interest. Strengthening your muscle groups through dynamic exercise is important to avoiding injury. Why? The more your muscles do, the less your bones, ligaments and tendons do. Dynamic exercises involve acti-

Robert Baker Fit after 50 vating muscles while you stretch and warm up before activity. So exercises such as forward lunges, deep squats and hopping are examples of dynamic exercise. Dynamic warmups activate your muscles and facilitate healthy movement, so teamwork from leg to trunk occurs. Non-dynamic or passive warmups are best performed after the run or walk. These exercises include stretching hamstrings and quadriceps, calf muscles. Passive stretching is good, too, but there is a time and place for everything. This is not just advice for young and healthy athletes. For older people and post-operative rehabilitation, the same principles apply and there is a lot of dynamic exercise you can do. For example, lying face down and then lifting your leg toward the roof, will activate the posterior hip muscles. Doing lateral movements is also very good, for example, using a 4- to 6-inch step, you can step up and then off of it sideways. This side-to-side motion will activate those lateral hip muscles. While post-operative rehabilitation is managed by a physical therapist, the concept is worth noting that the posterior and lateral hip muscles can assist and facilitate recovery and performance in your knees. There are no ifs, ands or “butts” about it; a strong gluteus maximus is protective for your knees. Stay active, stay in shape and enjoy movement. Eating a healthy diet, getting adequate sleep and drinking water are also important for your joints and muscles and general health. Losing even 10 pounds can remove 30 to 40 pounds of pressure on the joint when walking or running. Robert Baker, P.T., Ph.D., is a physical therapist and manager of Rehabilitation Services at NorthBay Healthcare.

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benefit from wearing a more structured shoe. Though he values the foot strength he gained from walking and running barefoot, “I do not believe that a 14-plus year professional career would have been possible without the support of shoes on paved roads and through the thousands of miles of training in a season,” Lomong says. Plus, he says, the conditions in Kakuma and South Sudan, where he grew up, were more conducive to running barefoot, with sandy and soft ground in grasslands. “The conditions that amateur and professional athletes face in developed countries are not conducive to barefoot running.” Part of the problem with the initial foray into barefoot running was this very issue. The science made sense, but its application was less sure-footed. “When minimalism came around the first time, its big flaw was the promise that if you went to a minimalist shoe and ran on your forefoot, you wouldn’t get injured,” says Jeff Dengate, editor in chief of Runner’s World magazine. “That didn’t happen, didn’t pan out, and the pendulum really swung back to the extreme opposite, to Hokas, to maximalism.” Maximalist shoes, with a thick sole of cushioning under the foot and a light upper, feel good. However, when it comes to injury, thick-soled, cushioned shoes don’t appear to be any more protective than their thin-soled rivals. In fact, because the body automatically adjusts the springiness of the leg muscles according to the level of cushioning of the shoe and ground underfoot, some research shows that maximalist shoes actually increase the impact to the leg with running. For seniors, ultra-cushioned shoes might lead to a different danger, the risk of falling. Davis hypothesizes that shoes with an extra thick layer of foam can filter out sensory information, diminishing balance and stability, and increasing the likelihood of falls, a significant risk to health and the largest cause of injury-related deaths in older adults. Dicharry agrees that a cushioned, high-off-theground maximalist shoe mutes “the feedback that you would normally get between transitions in surfaces, especially those that are hard to distinguish visually,” such as

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New research suggests too much cushion in shoes could cause falls for seniors. the transition from a wood floor to a beige carpet. And that’s when falls happen, he says. What’s more, he emphasizes such shoes are inherently more unstable. Thin-soled minimalist shoes are lower with a better ground feel, Davis says. “It’s been shown that elderly people in minimal shoes have better balance and coordination.” So where does this leave parents and seniors? We have the ability to give our kids more than just footwear style, says Dicharry, and that’s the opportunity for good biomechanics and a strong and robust skeleton. “Putting them in as little shoe cushioning as possible, with a wide toe box for their toes to spread out, ensures they build proper coordination and stability for now, and later in life,” he stresses. “If you could go back and make a simple change in your footwear 25 years ago for a better functioning foot now, wouldn’t you change your kicks?” For the elderly, everyone ages and our parts get old. Some people’s feet and ankles move pretty well,

and others don’t, Dicharry says. “If you can’t move properly because of a stiff joint, you may need some specific footwear to assist proper movement,” he says. That can include a heel lift, wider vs. narrower shoe, or more or less of a rocker sole. That’s why, Dicharry believes, we can’t say “everyone over 65 must

be in this one shoe.” “But because of fall risk, it’s critical that the elderly still have some ground feel, that awareness and sensation of what’s underfoot,” he says. We want to make walking more comfortable and safer, he adds, because “the reality is that we want seniors to stay active.”

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Spotlight on Travis A1C Josephine Fairall 60 IPTS/Inpatient Med-Surg Unit Hometown: Pontiac, IL Duty title: 4N031/ Inpatient Medical Technician Time in service: 16 months Family: Mother, father and two older brothers. Goals: Physician Assistant program, BTZ Hobbies: Piano, gardening and painting Greatest achievement: To become debt free

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TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — Shoppers at the Exchange on base can find Black Friday savings without the typical crowds thanks to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 12 Weeks of Black Friday Deals. Now through Nov. 24, shoppers will find Black Friday prices in the store and online at ShopMyExchange.com on clothing, electronics, jewelry, sporting goods and more. New deals and specials will roll out each Friday for 12 weeks. This marks the second year the Exchange has offered weekly deals leading up to Black Friday. “Military families can get a jump on their holiday shopping with 12 weeks of great deals,” Travis Exchange General Manager Phonda Bishop said in a press release. “Whether in store or online, the Exchange has you covered with tax-free shopping and militaryexclusive prices.” Military shoppers can use buy online, pick up in store service and curbside pickup. Shoppers can find these weekly deals by visiting ShopMyExchange. com and clicking on the weekly ad. Veterans using their Exchange benefit can take advantage of 12 Weeks of Black Friday Deals as well. All honorably discharged veterans can shop at ShopMyExchange. com, and service-connected disabled veterans can shop in the store, too. Veterans can find out more about their shopping benefits at the Exchange’s Community Hub page at https://bit.ly/Vets4Life. This year marks the first season of holiday shopping for Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilian employees, who received in-store privileges shopping this spring.

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — Reserve citizen airmen played a huge role in what is being described by senior U.S. government officials as one of the largest airlift operations in history, as airmen are supporting the evacuation of thousands of people from Afghanistan even after operations in-country have ended. Air Force Reserve Command airmen are contributing to the total force evacuation effort operating 17 aircraft to include C-17 Globemaster III’s, C-130 Hercules, C-5M Super Galaxys and KC-10 Extender with 73 aircrews and hundreds of maintenance, security, medical and support personnel. These airmen were activated to ensure safe passage of Americans and Afghan allies from Kabul to locations throughout the globe. In many cases, Air Force Reserve airmen are blended into Total Force crews, mixing active duty, guard and reserve. “The United States is the only nation capable of rapidly deploying forces to provide nonstop airlift operations at this scale. It would not be possible without the support of our Total Force – active, guard and reserve citizen airmen – seamlessing integrating to execute the mission” said Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, Air Force Reserve Command commander and Chief of the Air Force Reserve. “Once again, our Air Force reservists are proudly answering our nation’s call, responding in less than 24 hours. I’m overwhelmed with pride as all of our service men and women take care of Americans, our allies and vulnerable Afghans.” Reserve citizen airmen and aircraft from multiple units around the U.S. contributed, including the 349th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base. “Nearly 60% of our

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ABOVE: U.S. Air Force loadmasters and pilots assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron load passengers aboard a C-17 Globemaster III in support of the Afghanistan evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Aug. 24. BOTTOM LEFT: A U.S. Air Force security forces raven, assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, maintains security aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in support of the Afghanistan evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Aug. 24. BOTTOM RIGHT: A reserve citizen airman from the 349th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base boards a C-17 Globemaster III prior to a mission supporting the Afghanistan evacuation, Aug. 24. mobility capacity resides in the air reserve component, underscoring the importance of a Total Force approach,” said Col Mark Villacis, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Chief of Mobility Operations Division. “An airlift operation of this historic magnitude can only be executed with Total Force Integration. The partnership between regular Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve is key to life-

saving Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations under extreme conditions we are experiencing in Kabul Afghanistan.” More than 120,000 American citizens, civilian allies, Afghan special immigrant visa applicants and other vulnerable Afghans were taken out of harm’s way beginning Aug. 14, Pentagon officials report. Army Maj. Gen. William D. “Hank” Taylor, the Joint Staff’s deputy director for

regional operations, said at a Pentagon briefing that during a 24-hour period Aug. 24, 42 U.S. military aircraft departed Kabul with 11,200 people and coalition and allied partners flew 7,800 people to safety. Another 10,000 people were at the airport awaiting departure at that time. Additionally, on two separate Air Force Reserve Command C-17 air evacuation sorties out of Kabul, the crews assisted in the

delivery of two Afghan babies in flight before touching down at coalition airbases. One baby was named Reach after the aircraft call sign. The Air Force Reserve is a predominantly part-time force which, when mobilized, provides full-time support to the Joint Force. In addition to its daily contributions to global operations, it provides rapid surge capability and strategic depth for national defense.

Air advisers lend hand to Panamanian community Tech. Sgt. F. David Torres

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TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — “We enjoy lending a helping hand,” said Tech. Sgt. Samantha Miller, 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron command and control air adviser. “It’s helpful for the local community and it’s rewarding for us.” During a recent mission to Panama, members of the 571st went beyond their usual charge of assessing, training, advising, assisting and equipping partner nations. Air advisers build community relations operations into their missions to assist partner nations’ local communities. These events are built into the missions beforehand with each country’s U.S. Embassy representatives. Serving the host nation’s community has become just as important as working with cross-border-brot hers and sisters-in-arms. During the events, the goal is “small footprint, big results.” Each of the events are put together by squadron members, and they are even more important due to Covid19, but equally difficult to execute. “Civilian communi-

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Air advisors from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron pick up trash from Escuela Playa Leona in Playa Leona, Panama, Aug. 1. ties are important to all of our developing partner nations. Their work directly protects and enriches their citizens. But just like the United States, funding and resources just aren’t there sometimes,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Ramos-Claudio, 571st civil engineer and mission interpreter. “It’s a unique opportunity to help both the military and civilian groups in another country, exponentially pushing our overall positive impact in the region.” The members of the squadron’s mobile training team and Panamanian

students of the National Aeronaval Service gathered at Escuela Playa Leona, an elementary school located in a more rural area of Panama’s central interior. Squadron members donated building materials, repaired more than 900 square feet of chain-link fencing and removed 400 pounds of trash, debris and vegetation on the school’s property. In addition, they came back a few days later with school supplies for 20 students. Escuela Playa Leona was chosen because of the devastating hardships faced during the Covid-19 pandemic. The

school itself has 169 students from first through eighth grades, but due to resource constraints limiting police presence in the area, vagrants and cartel members trafficking drugs had overrun it. The members of the National Aeronaval Service were particularly unwavering in their dedication to take back the school and restore it as a community staple. This event came to be one of the squadron’s biggest community events to date. Notable guests at the event were Playa Leon’s school principal, and U.S. Embassy members. The squadron’s

work was highlighted on the Embassy’s Twitter page, too, with many local community members praising the event. “It is admirable social work, in good faith and without expecting anything in return,” said Panama National Aeronaval Service Subteniente (1st Lt.) Bernardo O. Arcia Jaramillo, who assisted at the event. “If everyone would take a day off from work to help others, the world would really be a place that we can all live in, but not all of us are willing to work hard for it.” The 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron mission commander also recognized the positives of the event. “This was a great opportunity for our team to assist the greater Panamanian community during this mission,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Phillip Resnick, 571st mission commander. “We always get a lot of benefits from working with partner nation security and defense forces, but having the opportunity to strengthen our country’s relationship with the general public of a key regional partner during an engagement is something we feel is very important and always enjoy doing.”

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Commissary makes sure survival kits are ready K evin L. Robinson DeCA public affairs specialist

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — An emergency doesn’t wait on a plan, but you can plan for an emergency. During September, National Preparedness Month focuses on everything you need to know before an emergency occurs. For military commissary customers, they can use a benefit that gives them an annual average of nearly 25% savings to purchase the items needed for their survival kits. “We’ve already heard that this year’s hurricane season is going to be worse than projected earlier,” said Marine Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Saucedo, senior enlisted adviser to

the DeCA director. “So, visit your commissary to get your emergency items now and save money in the process.” The theme for this year’s National Preparedness Month is “Prepare to protect: Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.” The month is separated into four activities: Sept. 1-4, make a plan; Sept. 5-11, build a kit; Sept. 12-18, prepare for disasters; and Sept. 19-24, teach youth about preparedness. From April through Oct. 31, DeCA’s severe weather promotional package helps customers prepare their survival kits with discounts on numerous items: beef jerky and other assorted

meat snacks, soup and chili mixes, canned goods, powdered milk, cereals, batteries, airtight bags, weather-ready flashlights, tape (all-weather, heavy-duty shipping and duct), first aid kits, lighters, matches, lanterns, candles, hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes. Specific items may vary from store to store. How do you prepare for the next crisis? Planning is the first step and emergency preparedness officials recommend a disaster supply kit that includes the following items: n Covid-19 protection – reusable or disposable face coverings, disposable gloves, hand sanitizers, disinfecting wipes, hand soap. n Water – at least

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LOCATED AT: 112 El Verano Ct, Fairfield, CA 94533 Solano Mailing Address: 112 El Verano Ct, Fairfield, CA 94533 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Tamel Belton 112 El Verano Ct Fairfield, 94533 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Tamel Belton IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION July 21, 2026. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: JUL 22, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021001563 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00048910 Published: Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12, 2021

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Online: dailyrepublic.com/classifieds Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Central Self Storage East Travis 837 E Travis Blvd Fairfield CA 94533 intends to hold an auction of the goods stored in a self-service storage unit by the following persons. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 9/15/2021 at 12:00 PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings: Verness Gillespie Tarey Graves-Wright Leandro Hooker Tracy Lewis April Green Jorge Quiroz-Gonzalez Melinda Collins All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. 8/29, 9/5/21 CNS-3503118# THE DAILY REPUBLIC DR# 00048915 Published: August 29, September 5, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS GDC DATABASE SERVICES LOCATED AT: 225 Pennsylvania Ave #A5, Fairfield, CA 94533 Solano Mailing Address: 131 Sunset Ave. Suite #E213, Suisun City, CA 94585 (ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): 1) Gary Curtis 225 Pennsylvania Ave #A5 Fairfield, 94585 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Gary Curtis IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION August 15, 2026. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: AUG 16, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021001732 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00048911 Published: Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12, 2021

Notice of Public AUCTION as defined by the California Self Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code sections 21700 - 21716. Location of auctioned items: Four Seasons Self Storage 1600 Petersen Rd, Suisun City CA 94585. Date of sale: 9/17/2021. Time of sale: 9:45 am. Auction will be conducted at Four Seasons Self Storage at 1600 Petersen Rd. Suisun City CA 94585. Auctioneer; Award Auction: Joe Ward #MS237-04-79, Jeff Vercelli #MS153-13-71. Phone: 408-891-6108. Agent for Owner Diede Property Management. Property being sold will publish 8-29-2021 & 9-05-2021. Units being sold: Aarika C. Jackson(F41), Anthwan Hendricks(G70), Pearl Vazquez-Zavaleta(C37), Mark Vieira(G117), Melissa Pajkos(A15), Jon Pisano(F09,F11,F18,F109) Items being sold: Tools, Rollaway Tool Box, Shelving, Fishing Rod and Reels, Hardware, Yard tools, Household Appliances, Folding Tables, Mini Fridge, Luggage, Musical Instruments, Printers, Furniture, Misc. Household items, Misc. Boxes and Plastic Tubs. DR#00049038 Published: Aug. 29, Sept. 5, 2021

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AUCTION NOTICE: AS DEFINED BY: The California Self Storage Facilities Act, Chapter 10 Commencing with Section 21700, Division 8 of the California Business And Professions Code, AIRPORT ROAD SELF STORAGE – 1604 Airport Rd, Rio Vista, CA 94571 will conduct an Auction on September 17th 2021 at 10:45 AM. AUCTIONEER: A Ward Auction Jeff Vercelli #MS324-27-45 Joe Ward #MS237-04-79….Agent for Owner: Diede Property Management. Units being sold: Amor Basa and Juliet Lockwood. Items being sold: Furniture, tools, Vacuum, and misc. tubs and boxes. This ad will publish 9-5-2021 & 9-12-2021. In accordance with the California Self Service Storage Act, should bids fall short agents predetermined fair market value on a given Storage unit, agent shall have the right to halt the sale of said storage unit. DR# 00049271 Published: September 5, 12, 2021

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LOCATED AT: 3900 Business Center Drive #3303, Fairfield, CA, 94534 Solano County Mailing Address: 3900 Business Center Drive #3303, Fairfield, CA, 94534 ARE) HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING OWNER(S): Ashiq S. Khan 3900 Business Center Drive #3303 Fairfield, 94534 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/01/2021. .I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ashiq S. Khan IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920 A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION August 26, 2026. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Solano County, State of California on: AUG 27, 2021 New ASSIGNED FILE NO. 2021001807 CHARLES LOMELI, Solano County Clerk DR# 00049283 Published: September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021

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Expanded Pandemic exposes – yet unemployment again – Social Security crisis benefits ending T Here’s where else Californians can find help Tribune Content Agency This day had to come eventually: On Friday, the federal government ended four temporary programs it created to help unemployed and underemployed Americans make it through the pandemic. Still, the change is going to sting. According to the state Employment Development Department, the programs were providing well over $1 billion in aid to about 2.2 million Californians as of late August, including $839 million for gig workers, the self-employed and other people not eligible for conventional unemployment benefits. That money evaporates Friday. So does the additional $300 per week the federal government has been paying to about 500,000 idled California workers covered by traditional unemployment insurance.

Then on Sept. 11, the federal government will stop offering the 13- to 20-week extension of unemployment benefits it had been providing throughout the pandemic. At that point, idled workers will be eligible for a maximum of 26 weeks of benefits; workers who’ve already received more than 26 weeks of benefits will be cut off. Other benefit programs that expanded during the pandemic are still available for financially struggling Californians, however. Here are some tips for how to navigate the weeks ahead.

Which programs are ending? As of Friday, the federal government will pay no new claims in four programs launched during the pandemic to See Benefits, Page B13

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orth Bay Credit Union in Santa Rosa has named Robert Goebel as its chief lending officer. CEO Chris Call cites Goebel’s experience in lending and loan operations as key to helping the credit union reach its growth and service goals. A Florida native, Goebel was most recently the chief lending officer at Publix Employees Federal Credit Union. Goebel, as chief lending officer, will oversee mortgage and consumer lending operations. North Bay Credit Union has $100 million in assets and offers a full range of loans, including mortgages, vehicle loans, home loans, agricultural loans and private student loans. The credit union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration and serves everyone who lives, works or worships in

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did so by the same percentage of taxable payroll each year, would not place Social Security on a financial path that was sustainable beyond that period. Estimates of the actuarial deficit do not account for revenues or outlays after the 75-year projection period ends, and the gap between revenues and outlays would rise thereafter. Because projected shortfalls are generally smaller earlier in the period than they are later, such a policy would create surpluses in the next few decades but result in deficits later and would not leave the system on a sustainable financial path after 2095. The simple fact is that we face a huge financial crisis for a retirement program on which many retirees depend. It is truly a social safety net. Solutions may include higher taxes, reduced benefits, means testing to eliminate some people from receiving their due benefits, or any other method to make the numbers work. This situation is not a surprise. Warnings have sounded for decades, but with little or no response. Most importantly, what we need immediately is for all our elected officials at the federal level to take the matter seriously and devote time and effort to meaningful solutions which the government can implement immediately. So please tell our representatives your opinion.

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Yet, Social Security he economic turmoil caused by the pandemic will continue to play a crithas not only disrupted ical role in the lives of the current economy but 65 million beneficiaries portends to have significant and 176 million workers long-term results. The and their families. To quote Social Security and Treasury Secretary Janet Medicare trust funds have Yellen, “Having strong proven to be the Social Security and Medinext victims. Mark Sievers care programs is essential The latest report from Wealth matters in order to ensure a secure the Board of Trustees is retirement for all Amernot hopeful. The report states that icans, especially for our most these trust funds, intended to pay vulnerable population.” future retirement benefits when The nonpartisan Congressiopayroll tax revenue alone is no nal Budget Office has an opinion longer sufficient, will be depleted not as bleak, but just estimating in 2033, one year sooner than preone year longer until depletion of viously predicted, because of the the trust funds. The CBO projects economic disruption. higher inflows based on a reboundThe report last year did not ing economy over the next several include the employment disruption years. But there is some skepticism from 2020. Job losses and resulting about such estimates. reduction in payroll tax collections Because the trust funds’ revhave reduced inflows. Involunenues are currently lower than tary retirements of older workers their outlays and projected to grow may have prompted them to claim more slowly than those outlays, Social Security benefits earlier the Social Security program has a than they had planned. Inflows to long-term actuarial deficit. Over the trust funds have declined by the next 75 years, if current laws every measure this last year. remained in place, the CBO projThe new estimates show that ects the program’s actuarial deficit the combined asset reserves of the would equal 1.7% of GDP, or 4.9% retirement, survivor and disabilof taxable payroll. ity programs would be depleted If this is the case, the federal within 13 years, one year sooner government could pay the benethan had been forecast last year. At fits prescribed by current law and that point, Social Security would be maintain the necessary trust fund able to pay only 78% of projected balances through 2095 if payroll benefits, down from the 79% protaxes were raised immediately by jection in the 2020 report. about 4.9% of taxable payroll, if The total annual cost of the scheduled benefits were reduced program this year is projected to exceed total annual income for the by an equivalent amount, or if first time since 1982 and this situa- some combination of tax increases and spending reductions of equal tion is likely to remain throughout the 75-year projection period. As a present value was adopted. The CBO report goes on to say result, asset reserves are expected that a policy that eliminated the to decline during 2021. Social Security’s cost has exceeded its 75-year shortfall by increasing revnoninterest income since 2010. enues or reducing outlays, and that

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California is significantly higher than the national average, though the state has been adding jobs.

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skills, and the EDD offers several other resources to help you find work or change careers. Food: CalFresh, the state’s food aid program, offers 15% more in benefits through Sept. 30 to low-income households. In addition, work requirements for college students have been eased dramatically (but temporarily), opening the program to far more young California adults. To apply, go to GetCalFresh.org. Rent: California offers to pay 100% of the rent debt accumulated since April 2020 by lowand moderate-income residents that suffered pandemic-related financial hardship, whether it be lost wages or higher expenses. The program, which is available across much of the state, can also pay up to three months of future rent and up to 12 months of unpaid utility bills. You can apply by calling (833) 430-2122 or visiting the Housing Is Key site, which also provides links to the separate rental assistance programs run by Long Beach and several other cities. Health care: For idled workers whose incomes aren’t low enough to qualify for health coverage through Medi-Cal, Covered California (the state’s Affordable Care Act insurance program) offers extra premium support that can bring the cost of coverage down to

From Page B12 help people who lost work: n Pandemic Additional Compensation (also known as Federal Pandemic Unemployment which Compensation), added $300 per week to jobless workers’ benefits. n Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, which provided up to 86 weeks of benefits to workers in fields not covered by the standard Unemployment Insurance program. n Pandemic Emergency Unemployment which Compensation, offered up to 53 additional weeks of aid to workers who used up their 26 weeks of standard benefits but were still unable to find a job. n Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation, which added $100 to the standard unemployment benefits earned by people who held jobs but also made money through self-employment the previous year. All of those programs pay benefits retroactively, however. So if you were laid off or lost gig work during the pandemic but hadn’t filed a claim yet, or if your claim has yet to be processed by the EDD, you can still receive benefits in a lump sum after Friday. For weeks of work missed after Friday, though, the benefits will

be available only to people covered by the standard Unemployment Insurance program – in other words, not self-employed or gig workers – and will be limited to the state’s normal amount, which is $40 to $450 per week.

What other help is available? The hopeful news is that California is adding jobs and increasing its demand for goods and services, although the state’s unemployment rate remains significantly higher than the national average and hasn’t fallen much since May. The job losses have been worse for people of color, especially Black Californians, according to the California Budget and Policy Center. The Delta variant of the coronavirus also has been a drag on the recovery lately. In the meantime, the federal government has increased the benefit levels in a number of programs for people in need, and the feds and California have expanded eligibility for several forms of aid and streamlined the process of obtaining help. A good starting point is BenefitsCal, a site where you can sign up for food, health, unemployment and welfare benefits. Jobs: The state’s CalJOBS site can help you find an employer looking for people with your

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$1 per person per month. You can apply at the Covered California site or by calling (800) 3001506. If you were enrolled before you went on unemployment, you may qualify for lower premiums. Stimulus checks: The state began mailing $600 to $1,100 “Golden State Stimulus” checks this week to Californians who earned up to $75,000 in 2020. This is the second wave of stimulus checks; the first, which started going out in April, reached taxpayers with Social Security numbers who earned $30,000 or less, as well as those with individual taxpayer identification numbers (such as non-citizens) who earned up to $75,000. The checks are available only to people who’ve filed state tax returns for 2020, so if you haven’t done that yet, you have until Oct. 15 to do so and still qualify for the stimulus. If you’re an individual taxpayer with a Social Security number who did not receive a payment in the first round, you’re eligible for $600 if you have no dependents, $1,100 if you have one or more. If you have a taxpayer ID number, earn $75,000 or less and have at least one dependent, you are eligible for $1,000. To find out if you are eligible and to estimate how much you can receive, go to the Franchise Tax Board’s Golden State Stimulus II site.

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After four years of laissez-faire treatment under the Trump administration, the nation’s top auto safety regulator is making it clear to Elon Musk and Tesla that there’s a new sheriff in town. In June, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration ordered automakers to cough up data on every crash that involves automated driving systems, such as Tesla’s Autopilot. Last month it launched an investigation into a dozen crashes in which Teslas on Autopilot plowed into parked emergency vehicles. Then, on Tuesday, NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation sent an 11-page letter instructing Tesla to provide the agency with an enormous volume of detailed data on each Tesla vehicle sold or leased in the United States from 2014 to 2021. “This could be a very big deal,” said Bryant Walker Smith, a professor at the University of South Carolina, one of the legal field’s foremost experts in automated motor vehicle law. Back in 2016, when automated driving systems first drew broad public attention, the agency published enforcement guidelines making clear that it could enforce safety regulations governing software systems, not just traditional components such as carburetors, air bags or ignition switches. Subs e quent ly, however, the Trump administration took a lax approach to NHTSA enforcement. As many as 30 investigations into Tesla were launched, delving into Autopilot and other safety concerns, but the vast majority were either disbanded or are still in process. The agency’s new activism is bad news for Tesla, whose electric car revenues have been boosted in part by the popularity of its Autopilot driver assist system, and by the $10,000 it receives from buyers of its Full Self-Driving system (which in fact is not a full self-driving system). If the traffic and safety administration finds Autopilot or FSD defective in a way that jeopardizes public safety, the features could be

recalled, a prospect that could force changes to the systems and potentially lead to a ban while safety concerns are addressed, legal experts say. Even a finding that Tesla has promoted what NHTSA calls “predictable abuse” could cause problems for Autopilot. Tesla legal language says human drivers must pay attention at all times with Autopilot engaged, but Tesla marketing, including videos of Musk driving Teslas without using his hands, has seemingly contradicted the warnings. A growing library of YouTube videos shows Tesla drivers misusing the system, some of them crawling into the back seat while the car “drives itself.” Although NHTSA has put Tesla on a tight deadline to submit its data, which are due Oct. 22, Smith said any recall or other enforcement wouldn’t be immediate, and by the time NHTSA acted, new software iterations or a change in Tesla marketing could make the matter moot. “This is also a very long and potentially hidden process that will depend on how Tesla responds,” Smith said. “I could see this potentially taking a very long time.” If the past is any indication, Musk may prove less than cooperative. He once hung up on the head of the National Transportation Safety Board. As the Securities and Exchange Commission sought information from Tesla in 2020, Musk sent out a tweet obliquely inviting the commission to perform oral sex on him. Tesla could attempt to forestall the inquiry by declaring much of the data in question to be proprietary business information, Smith said. The company could obscure the data using formats that make it hard to pull out useful information. The agency itself may not have sufficient expertise to analyze the data dump, he said, and there could be legal challenges. But that hardly means the attempt is fruitless, Smith added. “This is NHTSA trying to unlock the doors to a whole lot of information, and it will be fascinating to see what jumps out.”

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