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DA forms task force to investigate deadly force by law enforcement investigation that cleared the officer of any wrongdoing, led to a protest at FAIRFIELD — District last week’s City Council Attorney Krishna Abrams meeting at which nine has announced the forma- people were arrested on tion of the Solano County misdemeanor allegations Major Crimes Task Force of disrupting that meeting. to investigate the “use “I am fully aware that of deadly force the Vallejo Police by law enforceDepartment and ment officers.” law enforcement “This initiain general have a tive has been a lot of work to do vision of mine for when it comes to many years now,” building trust and Abrams said in a relationships with statement that was our communities. released after her However, I believe formal announce- abrams that this task ment Nov. 12. force is a major The task force, milestone for the described in the communities and statement as one my department,” of the first of its Vallejo Police Chief kind in the state, Shawny Williams will immediately said as part of the engage after any District Attordeadly force inciney’s statement. dent. The district carli The task force attorney will have will “conduct final oversight over investigations to the findings. determine pres“Incidents ence or absence involving the use of criminal liabilof deadly force can ity on the part of be traumatic for all those involved everyone involved, in the incident. and especially The criminal for the families of investigation will those who have lost williams take precedence a loved one and to over the adminthe involved officers. With istrative investigation, this task force in place, which will be done by the every community member department where the of Solano County can have incident occurred,” the confidence that these statement said. serious investigations will The task force will be be conducted in a full, fair, comprised of a supervisindependent and impar- ing investigator from the tial manner,” Abrams said District Attorney’s Office, in the statement. as well as single detectives This task force will from the Vallejo, Vacavprovide a consistent ille and Fairfield police response to any officer’s departments, and one from use of deadly force, the the Solano County Sheriff’s statement said, “which Office. Additionally, three aims to treat the officer half-time investigators fairly and promote public from the Benicia, Dixon confidence in our criminal and Suisun City departjustice system.” ments will participate. Abrams has come “Our communities under a lot of criticism expect the very best of us. for her response to offi- I hope and many of my colcer-involved shootings in leagues hope that this task Vallejo. Family and friends force does go a long way of several of those individ- to further public trust,” uals killed have frequently Vacaville Chief John protested outside the Carli said. “That said, the county government center reason we are doing this, in downtown Fairfield isn’t for some reason that where Abrams’ office is is somehow trust was located on the fourth floor. ever eroded, but it’s everThe hiring of one of increasing that what we those Vallejo officers, need to do is to focus on Dustin Joseph, by the what it is that is going to Fairfield Police Depart- produce the best outcome ment, and a subsequent in any investigation.”
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Jehovah’s Witnesses continue global magazine campaign Daily Republic staff FAIRFIELD — Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide are distributing the issue of the Watchtower magazine titled “What Is God’s Kingdom?” throughout November. The answer to that question has captivated the attention of people from many different faiths for centuries. Jehovah’s Witnesses is distributing the magazine to the general public, business owners, local and national government officials as well as court officials. The campaign has proceeded using methods
in accordance with local health protocols. This may include distributing the magazine and making visits via electronic means. Many people pray for God’s kingdom to come. But they often wonder what that kingdom is, when it will come and what it will do. This magazine explains how the answers to these questions can readily be found in the Bible An electronic copy in more than 300 languages, including American Sign Language is available on the official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses, jw.org. Look under Library, then Magazines.
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‘American Pickers’ plans to film in California, seeks sites to ‘pick’ Daily Republic Staff
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FAIRFIELD — Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team plan to return to California in December to film episodes of the television series “American Pickers” – and they are looking for sites to visit. Cast and crew will employ safety measures to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus that causes Covid-19, according to a press release to announce
the planned California filming sessions. “While we plan to be in California this December, we will continue to reschedule if conditions change for the worse,” Wolfe and Fritz said to the press release. “Regardless, we are excited to continue to reach the many collectors in the area to discuss their year’s of picking.” “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking” on
history. The show follows Wolfe and Fritz as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. As they hit the backroads from coast to coast, Wolfe and Fritz are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hope to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past
along the way. Producers of the show are looking for leads to people’s hidden treasures. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the show can spend the better part of the day looking through, send your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to americanpickers @cineflix.com or call 855-OLD-RUST.
Veterans holiday meal different this year Daily Republic Staff
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VACAVILLE — The Covid-19 pandemic is forcing changes to the annual Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve meals program offered by the Vacaville Veterans. This year, no meals will be served at the Veterans Memorial Building, the veterans groups announced. Instead, all meals will either be delivered between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thanksgiving Day if pre-ordered, or curbside pickup will be available from 12:30 to 3 p.m. as long as food is available. The veterans groups involved are the American Legion Post 165 and the Auxiliary; American Veterans Post 1776; Disabled American Veterans Chapter 84; and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7244 and the Auxiliary. The veterans hall hours are from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday to make donations or to schedule deliveries or curbside pickup. “As usual, we will be accepting donations of turkeys, hams, rolls, desserts or money during those hours,” the announcement said. For more information, call 447-6354 or 4463582. For information or to make a donation online,
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visit www.vacavets.org. The hall is located at 549 Merchant St.
Free flu shots available in Vallejo A free drive-up flu clinic will be available Monday. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Emmanuel Temple Apostolic Church, 900 Sixth St., Vallejo. Free clinics have been scheduled by the county in partnership with Sutter Health, Touro University California and Walgreens.
Food bank assists distribution campaign The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is teaming up with local churches to distribute food to people in need prior to Thanksgiving. Three such distributions are planned in Fairfield. They are: n 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at City Church 242, 743 E. Tabor Ave.
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Amtrak requires reservations Reservations will be required for all Capitol Corridor train routes between Auburn/Sacramento and San Jose around the Thanksgiving holiday. Reservations will also be required on connecting bus routes serving San Francisco, Reno, South Lake Tahoe, Santa Cruz, Napa and other Northern California destinations. “Capitol Corridor customers are encouraged to plan ahead and book early,” Capitol Corridor officials said in a statement.
The reser vation requirement begins Monday and ends the next Monday. Capitol Corridor’s monthly, six-ride and 10-ride tickets may still be used. However, multiple-ride ticket holders will be required to confirm the train and date of each trip through the Amtrak RideReserve program on Amtrak.com, the Amtrak app or with an Amtrak agent prior to traveling during the reservation period. Visit www.capitolcorridor.org to check availability and book tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at Amtrak. com, on the Amtrak app, at station QuikTrak ticket kiosks or from ticket windows at staffed stations. “When you book a ticket online or through the Amtrak app, you receive your ticket electronically. Save the ticket on your mobile device and present it to the conductor upon request. There’s no need to handle or keep track of a paper ticket,” Capitol Corridor offiSee Week, Page A8
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