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WHAT’S INSIDE Fairfield �������������������������������������������������������4 Suisun City �������������������������������������������������6 Travis Air Force Base ����������������������������8 Rio Vista ������������������������������������������������������8 Vacaville ������������������������������������������������������9 Dixon ������������������������������������������������������������9 Benicia ��������������������������������������������������������11 Vallejo ���������������������������������������������������������12 Solano Weather ������������������������������������������������13 Solano officials �����������������������������������14 Daily Republic �����������������������������������������14 Traffic ���������������������������������������������������������15 Tastings, tours ���������������������������������������16 Live theater, venues ����������������������������18 Museums ��������������������������������������������������17 Movie theaters ��������������������������������������18 Farmers markets ����������������������������������19 Schools �����������������������������������������������������20 Public schools ������������������������������������20 How to register ����������������������������������21 Private schools ����������������������������������21 School officials �����������������������������������21 Higher education �����������������������������24 Preschools ������������������������������������������24 Solano Community College ���������25 Justice buildings �����������������������������������25 Prisons ������������������������������������������������������26 Public safety agencies ����������������������27 Hospitals, clinics ���������������������������28, 29 Federal, state representatives ������29 Post offices ��������������������������������������������29 Economy �������������������������������������������������30 Solano home market ��������������������������31 Top employers ��������������������������������������32 Chambers of commerce ������������������32 Shopping �������������������������������������������������33 Recreation �����������������������������������������������34 Clubs ����������������������������������������������������������35 Parks ���������������������������������������������������������37 Libraries ���������������������������������������������������37

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Visitors walk along Texas Street during the 2024 Tomato and Vine Festival in downtown Fairfield.

Fairfield looks to future as downtown takes shape DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

he town shares a long history with the Native American tribes.

A brief history of the area can be found on the city of Fairfield website. Some highlights include in 1842, Chief Solano sold his grant to Vallejo for $1,000 (the same grant was sold eight years later to A.A. Ritchie and Captain Waterman for $50,000).

A few years later, in 1850, Chief Solano and the remaining Suisun tribe moved to the Napa area.

Then in 1856, Captain Robert H. Waterman laid out the town site of Fairfield, which he named after his hometown in Connecticut. Waterman had long been a sailor who traveled the world and decided to settle in Suisun Valley with his wife, Cordelia (for whom the Cordelia area of Fairfield is named).

Fairfield has grown over the years.

During World War II the United States government built, Travis Air

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Force Base.

The city is currently working on revitalizing the downtown area with new stop signs, adding bike lanes and improving the infrastructures with sewer and water upgrades. The city intends to add broadband wiring as it improves sewer and water lines.

Fairfield recently changed several streets downtown to one-way and added stop signs to help with pedestrian traffic.

As part of the Heart of Fairfield plan, which promotes bringing new businesses to the city’s core, these changes will help with additional people coming to Fairfield.

Fairfield is in the midst of turning West Texas Street into a walkable, bicycle-friendly, mixed-use community.

City officials want to see the downtown area revitalized into a place for families to take a walk in the evening after a nice dinner.

Plans include bringing in more art, trees and making the downtown a destination place.

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Fairfield

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City Hall: 1000 Webster St., Fairfield. Reach at 707-428-7400 Website: www.fairfield.ca.gov City Manager: David Gassaway. Reach at 707-428-7401 Mayor: Rick Vaccaro. Appointed June 2026.

Term expires in 2026. Reach at 707-718-9932 or rvaccaro@fairfield.ca.gov Vice Mayor: Pam Bertani. Elected in 2011. Term expires in 2028. Reach at 707-628-6974 or pbertani@fairfield.ca.gov Councilman: Manveer Sandhu. Elected 2024.

Term expires in 2028. Reach at 707-716-5440 or msandhu@fairfield.ca.gov Councilwoman: K. Patrice Williams, J.D. Elected in 2022. Term expires in 2026. Reach at 707372-3094 or kpwilliams@fairfield.ca.gov Councilman: Doug Carr. Elected 2022. Term expires in 2026. Reach at 707- 914-5375 or dcarr@fairfield.ca.gov Councilman: Scott Tonnesen. Elected in 2020.

Term expires in 2028. Reach at 707-246-5670 or stonnesen@fairfield.ca.gov Councilwoman: Doriss Panduro. Elected in 2020. Term expires in 2026. Reach at 707920-3169 or dpanduro@fairfield.ca.gov

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Clouds are seen above the Suisun City waterfront.

Suisun City continues growth with waterfront projects DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF

Suisun City

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uisun City is a small community nestled among the Delta marshes.

It has seen its share of changes over the years but continues to grow and evolve.

In 2021, the 57,000-square-foot Holiday Inn Express hotel was completed. It has four stories and holds 83 rooms for visitors and a view of the downtown and waterfront.

It includes two meeting rooms, an indoor pool, a catering kitchen and a fitness center.

The town is also getting the fiscal and shopping benefits of the Walmart that opened in 2015 off Highway 12.

Suisun City is also home to The Salvation Army Kroc Center, which provides a bevy of live outdoor entertainment during a typical summer.

Rush Ranch is a favorite spot for many who enjoy hiking the trails through meadows and green pastures. This beautiful spot is owned by the Solano Land Trust and was purchased in 1988.

The ranch runs along the northeast edge of the Suisun Marsh, stretching across 2,070 acres of marsh and rolling grassland. It provides recreational and educational opportunities to thousands of visitors each year.

The ranch, with its historical buildings and self-guided trails, is located approximately 2 miles south of Highway 12 on

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City Hall: 701 Civic Center Blvd.

Website: www.suisun.com City manager: Bret Prebula, bprebula@suisun.com or 707-421-7300 Mayor: Alma Hernandez, Elected 2020, term expires 2026. Reach at ahernandez@suisun.com or 707-330-0384 Mayor Pro Tem: Jenalee Dawson, Elected 2022, term expires 2026. Reach at jdawson@suisun.com or 707-330-4335 Councilwoman: Princess Washington, Elected 2022, term expires 2026. Reach at pwashington@suisun. com or 707-330-1802 Councilwoman: Parise Shepherd. Elected 2024, term expires 2028. Reach at pshepherd@suisun.com or 707-914-6999 Councilman: Amit Pal. Elected 2022, term expires 2028. Reach at apal@suisun.com or 707-810-0298

Grizzly Island Road.

The city dates back to 1850 when Josiah Wing, a schooner captain, found an island in the Suisun Marsh and built a wharf and warehouse there. It soon became the major agricultural shipping point for the farms and orchards in the Suisun Valley and Green Valley areas.

Its neighboring community, Fairfield, was originally the smaller of the two towns. That changed with World War II, the construction of what is now Travis Air Force Base and Interstate 80. Suisun City’s growth tapered off.

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Tough years followed. In the early 1980s, a survey of San Francisco Bay Area communities called the town the least attractive place to live in the area, which spurred thenMayor Jim Spering to take on an ambitious redevelopment effort.

Waterfront properties were redeveloped and the crime-ridden Crescent neighborhood was razed and replaced with a Victorian-style development. Improvements continued with the construction of a senior center, community center and library.

Suisun City’s new face earned it accolades such as Sactown magazine’s description of it as “a sweet and delightfully surprising vacation spot.”

Its downtown is still a work in progress with a good population of restaurants, small businesses and a marina.

The city typically hosts many events, including Christmas on the Waterfront and Fourth of July fireworks. During the summer, there are typically free movies on Saturday nights and jazz concerts Sunday afternoons.

Suisun City has long considered itself a recreation destination for fishermen and hunters going to the Suisun Marsh as well as paddle boarders and kayakers.

The updated 2023 census estimated Suisun City’s population at 29,205. About 21.3% of its residents are white, 20% Black and 17% Asian. Its median household income is about $97,083.

Fairfield is working to streamline the application process for developers and architects who wish to build homes or businesses in the area.

The city is also looking at several areas for further development of residential housing that is affordable for many budgets.

Fairfield has long boasted of an excellent quality of life, relatively low housing costs as compared to the San Francisco Bay Area, and a good selection of retail outlets to make the community a fine place for families to live and work.

Located about halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, its leaders describe it as more than just a bedroom community for those major metropolitan areas.

They point out its strategic location, extensive transportation links and readily available properties that make it a prime location for commerce.

The city’s status as the county seat reaches back to 1858 and has helped boost growth, beginning with a doubling of the population between the late 1850s and 1880. It was incorporated in 1903.

A century later, more than 44,000 people lived in the city, a number that more than doubled by 2000 and now stands at 119,705, according to 2020 census figures updated July 1, 2021.

Its average population growth is 2% per year.

Fairfield now covers more than 40 square miles and is nearly the size of San Francisco.

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Rio Vista a Delta town to call home DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

ater helped give life to this Solano County community and, in 1862, helped to destroy it.

That was when the Sacramento River rose and 12 feet of water covered Rio Vista.

The community moved to higher ground about two miles from its original location where Cache Slough meets the Sacramento River.

The move promoted new buildings with a wharf, a Catholic Church and the Congregational Church all going up in 1862.

Business for the community focused on fishing and a salmon cannery was among the businesses of the river town.

Rio Vista’s population nearly doubled between 2000 and 2010 and the California State Department of Finance projects continued growth.

The Chamber of Commerce likes to note that Joseph Strauss, architect of the Golden Gate Bridge, designed the community’s largest landmark – Rio Vista Bridge, “situated on the historic Sacramento River with a silhouette of

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Visitors take a tour of a plane during the Wings Over Solano air show at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield.

Travis Air Force Base helps protect nation, world DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF

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ravis Air Force Base helps protect America with thousands of support staff crossing the globe.

That could take the form of flying bridging materials to Iraq to help in the fight against terrorists, or a team from the 621st Contingency Response Wing to Guatemala to teach their counterparts there about how to run air mobility operations.

Team Travis is made up of activeduty and Air Force Reserve service members who handle a wide range of military and humanitarian relief missions around the world.

Travis’ global reach has ensured the base has been an essential part of the American military team as well as the Pacific Coast’s major air mobility hub since World War II, handling more cargo and passenger traffic than any other military airport in the country.

It is home to the 60th Air Mobility Wing, the Air Force Reserve 349th

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Established: June 3, 1943 Size: 6,383 acres and 1,790 buildings Workforce: Approximately 7,400 active-duty Air Force personnel; 2,759 Air Force Reserve personnel and 2,825 civilians Major units: 60th Air Mobility Wing (commander Col. Brandon R. Shroyer); 349th Air Mobility Wing (commander Col. Patrick L. Brady-Lee) Website: www.travis.af.mil

Air Mobility Wing and the 621st Contingency Response Wing, whose service members and civilian workers work side by side to provide the nation with air transport and air refueling resources it needs.

Travis and its East Coast counterpart, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, are the backbone of the Air Force’s strategic airlift, aerial refueling and airfield management for ongoing operations in Southwest Asia, the Horn of Africa and other hotspots in the ongoing war on terror.

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Originally known as the Fairfield Army Air Base, Travis was established on the east side of Fairfield in 1942 as part of a network of bases to protect the San Francisco Bay Area from the Imperial Japanese navy in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor. It soon transformed into the major jump-off point for air transports headed into the Pacific war zone.

After a postwar stint as a Strategic Air Command Base, Travis returned to become one of the busiest military air terminals in the world, supporting every military operation from the Korean War through the present operations in the Middle East.

More than 26,000 people live or work on Travis, creating $1.6 billion in annual economic impact for the local community.

This amount includes spending on service members’ health care, on-base construction and facilities maintenance, payrolls and services contracts.

Travis Air Force Base holds SEE TRAVIS, PAGE 10

SEE RIO VISTA, PAGE 10

Rio Vista

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City Hall: 1 Main St., 707-374-6451 Website: www.riovistacity.com Assistant City Manager: Jennifer Schultz, 707-374-6451, ext. 1103 Mayor: Edwin Okamura. Elected in 2022, term expires in 2027. Reach at eokamura@ ci.rio-vista.ca.us Vice mayor: Rick Dolk. Elected in 2018, term expires in 2026. Reach at rdolk@ ci.rio-vista.ca.us Councilwoman: Sarah Donnelly. Appointed in 2022, term expires in 2026. Reach at sdonnelly@ci.rio-vista.ca.us Councilwoman: Lisa Duke. Appointed in 2025, term expires in 2026. Reach at lduke@ ci.rio-vista.ca.us Councilman: Walt Stanish. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2028. Reach at wstanish@ ci.rio-vista.ca.us

Vacaville offers diversity, growth DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

acaville is a town with a diverse and growing business community ranging from life-science companies such as Lonza and Novici Biotech, to regionally known retail stores at the Vacaville Premium Outlets shopping center.

Then there is the affordable housing, quality schools, a wide array of youth activities, and numerous community events that contribute to making Vacaville a family oriented city.

With Vacaville’s central location, residents can “day trip” to beaches, the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe, and the Napa Valley wine country.

However, they need not look further than Vacaville for a wide range of arts and entertainment opportunities, including the Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre and yearly celebrations such as Fiesta Days and Merriment on Main at Christmastime.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, there is hiking or picnicking in Lagoon Valley Park, strolling along the beautiful Creekwalk or participating in sports in any of Vacaville’s parks.

Residents and visitors enjoy an expanding choice of restaurants in the revitalized, historic downtown, and some of the best shopping in the area with a thriving retail district along Interstate 80 that includes one of the largest factory outlet complexes in California.

The generally low crime and quality of life helped attract new businesses, Amazon chief among those. A number of small but prominent businesses also opened in Vacaville, like Dutch Bros., Rice Barn and others.

Sprouts supermarket opened its doors in 2018.

Recently, Mendocino Farms opened at the Nut Tree Plaza along with Daiso.

Vacaville, which was incorporated in 1892, currently covers just under 27 square miles in a beautiful setting bordered by rolling hillsides, fruit orchards, and fertile farmland.

The town enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average summer high of 94 degrees and an average winter low of 36 degrees. Annual rainfall averages about 24 inches.

The city’s rich history has seen it transformed from a small agricultural town into a thriving and progressive city; now a diverse population of around 103,994 as of the 2024, updated Census information.

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Sean Fuller and his daughter, Amelia, 5, enjoy Haywire ride at the Dixon May Fair.

Dixon an afforable place to call home DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

he town was originally going to be named, Dicksonville after pioneer Thomas Dickson, who donated 10 acres of his property for a railroad depot.

However, a merchandise shipment in 1872 misspelled the name as Dixon.

Almost two years of trying to have the town formally named Dicksonville ended in 1874 when the county recorder filed the name Dixon on new maps.

The town’s agricultural heritage draws from some of Solano County’s most fertile soil in which farmers grow everything from tomatoes to alfalfa, ranchers run cattle and sheep, and orchardists grow almonds and walnuts.

The annual Dixon May Fair, which began in the late 1800s and is the longest continually running agriculture fair in California, helps keep Dixon’s farming heritage alive.

The Grillin-n-Chillin Car Show and Rib Cookoff is a one-of-a-kind event for Northern California for more than a dozen years. The Dixon Action Team DBA Grillin-n-Chillin is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been able to raise money for a variety of organizations and groups in the area including 4-H, veterans, schools, FFA, churches, and sports organizations.

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Town Square in downtown Vacaville.

Vacaville City Hall: 650 Merchant St. Website: www.cityofvacaville.com City manager: Savita Chaudhary, 707-449-5100, savita.chaudhary@cityofvacaville.com Mayor: John Carli. Elected in 2022. Term expires in 2027. Reach at john.carli@cityofvacaville.com or 707-449-5135.

Vice mayor: Michael Silva. Elected in 2020. Term expires in 2028. Reach at michael.silva@ cityofvacaville.com or 707-438-5929 Councilman: Gregory Ritchie II. Elected in 2020.

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While the city’s population history and demographics show its rapid growth, Vacaville remains a “small town at heart,” whose residents pride themselves on the high level of community involvement.

Vacaville is a diverse community with 45.9% whites, 11.5% Hispanics, 10.4% Asians, 8.54% Blacks along with 7.89% other nationalities, according to the latest Census numbers.

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cityofvacaville.com or 707-337-6713 Councilman: Ted Fremouw. Elected in 2025. Term expires in 2028. Reach at ted.fremouw@ cityofvacaville.com Councilwoman: Sarah Chapman. Elected in 2022.

Term expires in 2027. Reach at sarah.chapman@ cityofvacaville.com or 707-454-9470 Councilwoman: Jeanette Wylie. Elected in 2020.

Term expires in 2027. Reach at jeanette.wylie@ cityofvacaville.com or 707-432-8929 Councilman: Roy Stockton. Elected in 2020. Term expires in 2028. Reach at roy.stockton@ cityofvacaville.com or 707-432-8928

The median household income is around $108,000. The latest census information shows the median property value is $597,700.

The city of Vacaville provides high-quality recreation programs for all ages and has continued to invest in state-of-the-art public recreation facilities, including a new community pool with water slides and a diving well, ball fields, and a skateboard park.

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the rolling Montezuma Hills to the south.”

The business group also boasts how Rio Vista “still maintains an easy-going small-town attitude even though it is central to the two largest population centers in Northern California.”

The city has retained its small-town identity despite a veritable population explosion in recent years. According to census data from April 1, 2020, Rio Vista is home to 10,005 people – although that is a number derived partially through a 36% growth in population since 2010.

It is both near and remote given its geography, about a 20-minute drive from most other places of any size and note.

Rio Vista’s Chamber of Commerce claims the town has some of the best sport fishing in the state. One of the oldest striped bass derby’s is held each October with thousands of attendees.

The community also as a small airport on the outskirts of town.

The community is also home to “world-class”

a workforce of about 13,414 personnel.

This number includes 7,200 active-duty military members, 3,096 Air Force Reservists, 1,828 civil-service civilians and 1,290 civilians in non-appropriated fund positions, contracts and private businesses.

Travis has long been and continues to be the county’s largest employer.

Travis commanders have said that a part of the base’s success has been the close partnerships it has maintained with the surrounding communities and the state.

That has included the Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee and the Travis Community Consortium, both of which have supported the base with events for its airmen and lobbied for it on issues such as base construction and getting new missions.

It is also estimated that approximately 100,264 military and civil service retirees live within 50 miles of the base.

Of these, more than 15,000 live in Solano County and spend about $298 million in the county.

David Grant Medical Center is the Air Force’s largest medical facility on the West Coast. It not only serves the medical needs of military service members throughout the Pacific and the western United States, but also cares for more than 105,000 Tricare beneficiaries and veterans.

David Grant works with the Department of Veterans Affairs, which has co-located a growing number of services to care for an estimated 377,000 veterans in the region.

The base’s air fleet includes 26 C-5M Super Galaxy jet transports, 13 C-17 Globemaster III jet transports, 24 KC-46A Pegasus air tankers and two of the Navy’s E-6B Mercury reconnaissance and communication aircraft.

Dixon From Page 9 Dixon formed in 1851 when pioneer Elijah Silvey founded the town of Silveyville, which was located a few miles from present-day location. Silvey set up a hotel and saloon for mule teams traveling between San Francisco and the gold fields in the Sierra Nevada and put up a red lantern to make certain people could find it.

By 1865, Silveyville had about 150 residents and boasted a store, blacksmith shop and a post office, with Silvey serving as postmaster. The growing community was hit hard when the Central Pacific railroad built the rails in 1868 several miles away. Many buildings from 10

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A fisherman tries his luck at the Main Street boat dock during the 73rd Annual Rio Vista Bass Derby and Festival.

Percheron horses, buffalo, and the only endive producer in the United States, the chamber notes.

Endive is a leafy vegetable in the chicory family.

Whatever you’re looking for, you will find Rio Vista a friendly, fun place to visit, right in the heart of the California Delta.

The city offers shopping downtown, several restaurants, and the Rio Vista Silveyville made the move closer to the railroad tracks creating the new town of Dixon. Silveyville slowly faded from history.

In a twist of irony, one of the few buildings to survive from Silveyville was a church that was too large to be hauled over the railroad tracks. When a massive fire burned down much of Dixon, the church survived quite literally because it was on the wrong side of the tracks.

On Nov. 19, 1883, a fire started in the kitchen of the Centennial Hotel, where the Moose Lodge is now located, and almost completely destroyed the town.

Winds up to 60 mph spread the fire and the town’s saloons and six churches were destroyed in hours.

A city ordinance that

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Museum on 16 N. Front Street where visitors can learn more about the Rio Vista and Delta history.

Rio Vista working to on community improvements including an upgrading to the town’s infrastructure and modernizing downtown. The community is counting on its location to continue growing, as Rio Vista did during the days when being next to the Sacramento River allowed the

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town to capitalize on trade between San Francisco and Sacramento.

Fairfield and Lodi, about 20 minutes away on Highway 12, are the larger nearby cities.

Stockton and Sacramento are only half an hour away on nearby Interstate 5.

Nearly 6% of the city exists within neighboring waterways – and the community’s future may match its river past.

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City Hall: 600 E. A St., 678-7000 Website: www.cityofdixonca.gov City Manager: Melissa Eads. Reach at 707-678-7000, ext. 1107, meads@ cityofdixonca.gov Mayor: Steve Bird. Elected in 2016, term expires in 2028. Reach at sbird@ cityofdixonca.gov Councilman: Jim Ernest. Elected in 2018, term expires in 2026. Reach at

jernest@cityofdixonca.gov Councilman: Thom Bogue. Elected in 2022, term expires in 2026. Reach at thombogue@gmail.com Councilman: Kevin Johnson. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2028. Reach at kjohnson@cityofdixonca.gov Councilman: Don Hendershot. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2028. Reach at dhendershot@cityofdixonca.gov

followed set brick or tin as the building material of choice.

Dixon has become more suburban in recent decades, with subdivisions swelling the population of commuters who travel to Davis and the Sacramento area to work.

The city, which was incorporated in 1878, currently has an estimated 19,000 residents as of the Census data from 2023. The population reflects

a diversity of people including 43.6% are Hispanic. Of the non-Hispanic population, 46.5% are white, 4.54% are two or more races.

The median household income is at $98,798. According to the census, in 2023, the median property value in Dixon was $575,600, and the homeownership rate was 59.3%.

Benicia offers historical charm DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

ts status as the former state capital is part of California history, but Benicia also was once destined to be called Francisca until Yerba Buena changed its name to San Francisco and the similarity spurred the town’s founder to select another name.

Robert Semple in 1847 had wanted to name the town after Gen. Mariano Vallejo’s wife, Francisca Maria Felipa Benicia Carrillo de Vallejo, and he still did. Semple just chose another of her many names.

The town’s residential and business districts are on its west side, with a vibrant waterfront as well as the Benicia State Recreation Area along Southhampton Bay. Closer to Bay Area job hubs, housing costs are a bit higher in Benicia than in other parts of Solano County, according to census data, but the median household income is also higher – about 50% higher – than the statewide median income.

Benicia is home to events that range from Arts Benicia and the Benicia Peddlers Fair to The Holy Ghost Parade

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Benicia Capitol State Historic Park. and the July 3 Torchlight Parade.

Its industrial side includes the Port of Benicia and the town’s largest employer, the Valero Oil Refinery, with its tanks, pipes and stacks that sprawl across a large area alongside Interstate 680. Valero shut down the refinery in

April 2026.

The town could have been the center of California politics when the state in 1853 declared Benicia as the capital after deciding it was dissatisfied with Vallejo in that role. Lawmakers took over the Benicia City Hall, with

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City Hall: 250 E. L St. 746-4200 Website: www.ci.benicia.ca.us City manager: Mario Giuliani. Reach at 707-746-4200, MGiuliani@ci.benicia.ca.us Mayor: Steve Young. Elected in 2016, term expires in 2029. Reach at syoung@ci.benicia.us Vice mayor: Trevor Macenski. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2028. Reach at tmacenski@ ci.benicia.ca.us Councilwoman: Kari Birdseye. Elected in 2022, term expires in 2027. Reach at kbirdseye@ ci.benicia.ca.us Councilman: Lionel Largaespada. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2028. Reach at llargaespada@ci.benicia.ca.us Councilman: Terry Scott. Elected in 2022, term expires in 2027. Reach at tscott@ci.benicia.ca.us

its Doric columns and appearance of a Greek temple.

The State Legislature met again in Benicia in 1854. It voted to make Benicia the permanent state capital.

Then lawmakers quickly changed their minds when 100 people coming to the session couldn’t find lodgings and had to sleep in saloons. They moved the capital to Sacramento.

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The Mare Island Naval Shipyard, established in 1854, was long the center of the city’s economy and spurred much of its growth – and with development plans across the island – may soon be again.

The second largest Navy yard in the United States closed officially on April 1, 1996.

At one point, it employed 10,000 people.

Mare Island was included in 1993 on the Base Realignment and Closure Commission’s list. President Bill Clinton approved the recommendation and Congress accepted it.

The excellent Mare Island Strait led the Navy in 1852 to buy land for Mare Island Naval Shipyard. The first commander was David Glasgow Farragut, who later gained fame during the Civil War for capturing Mobile, Alabama, and for operations along the lower Mississippi River.

The shipyard was a mainstay of the Pacific Fleet’s presence through World War II and the Cold War. Vallejo has since redeveloped Mare Island as an industrial area work in progress as well as home to institutions such as Touro University and residential subdivisions.

Loss of revenue from the closed shipyard and slow redevelopment forced Vallejo to declare bankruptcy in 2008, becoming the largest city in the

City Hall: 555 Santa Clara St., 707-648-4527 Website: www.ci.vallejo.ca.us City manager: Harry Black. Reach at 707-6484576, harry.black@cityofvallejo.net Mayor: Andrea Sorce. Elected in 2024, term expires in 2028. Reach at 707-648-4377 or andrea.sorce@cityofvallejo.net Vice mayor: Diosdado “JR” Matulac. Appointed in 2022, term expires in 2027. Reach at jr.matulac@cityofvallejo.net or 707-648-4132.

Councilman: Alexander Matias. Elected in 2025.

Term expires 2028. Reach at alexander.matias@ cityofvallejo.net or 707-648-4134 Councilwoman: Tonia Lediju. Elected in 2025, term expires in 2028. Reach at tonia.lediju@cityofvallejo.net or 707-649-7716 Councilman: Charles Palmares. Elected in 2022, term expires in 2027. Reach at charles.palmares@cityofvallejo.net or 707-648-4133 Councillman: Peter Bregenzer. Elected in 2022, term expires in 2027. Reach at peter.bregenzer@cityofvallejo.net or 707-648-4131 Councilwoman: Helen-Marie Gordon. Elected in 2025, term expires in 2028. Reach at marie. gordon@cityofvallejo.net or 707-649-7711

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state to do so. The city emerged from bankruptcy in 2011.

Vallejo is home to Six Flags, which offers family entertainment with roller coasters and animal shows. The Solano County fairground also offers a treat for families throughout the year with not just a county fair, but a multitude of events from dog shows to holiday markets.

Century-old Victorian houses and educational institutions, including Touro University California and the California Maritime Academy, are also

in the city.

Vallejo is also a commuting point, with the Vallejo ferry providing daily service to San Francisco from a terminal on the city’s waterfront.

Founded in 1851 and named after Gen. Mariano Vallejo, the town has served as the state capital twice since 1850s, eventually Sacramento took the seat of power as the capital city of California.

Artisan businesses and an infusion of film and tech companies promise again to make Mare Island a vibrant

economic engine for Vallejo.

Vallejo also has plans to redevelop its downtown and waterfront. Plans call for more higher-density housing within walking distance of the ferry and stops for the city and regional bus systems, as well as more commercial development.

Vallejo is among the county’s most diverse cities. Its population is roughly 120,000 as of 2025, according to the U.S. Census most recent numbers.

The population averages about 27.29% white, 23% Asian, 17% Black, 1.11% American Indian and .97% two or more races. The median household income is $112,627.

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The arsenal also stabled the U.S. Army’s only Camel Corps, which was disbanded in 1863. The Camel Barns, built in 1855, now house the Benicia Historical Museum. Union troops from the West gathered at the arsenal during the Civil War. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, 125 truck convoys were loaded at the arsenal.

Two-hundred-and-fifty Italian and 400 German prisoners of war were once kept in the building.

Benicia was almost economically shattered in the 1960s when the arsenal closed, removing its economic foundation. However, recreation of the arsenal

land as a successful industrial park that contains the Valero refinery helped save the town’s economy.

The town has several events annual for families to enjoy like the Benicia Waterfront Festival.

The festival is a two-day event that offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy the picturesque waterfront locale with two days of live music, microbrew tastings, arts and crafts marketplace, delectable gourmet foods, and kids’ activity area.

In addition, they have a weekly Farmers Market where visitors can pick up fresh, locally grown foods.

The city also has a Peddlers Fair, which has been around since 1963.

It has grown considerably whereas it was just on the church property with a few collectible and antique stores displaying their items on tables outside St Paul’s Church, today it takes up eleven blocks of the downtown. It has grown to 300 select antique and collectible dealers from all over the country and thousands of loyal returning fans who love to have a good antique stroll.

Benicia boasts a population of about 26,819 based on the July 1, 2021, update to the 2020 census. The median income of residents is $106,989. The breakdown of the population is 63.9% white, 13.9% Hispanic, 11.5% Asian, 3.2% Black and 9.5% who describe themselves as two or more races.

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Pedestrians walk on the Vallejo waterfront, with Mare Island in the background.

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From left, Kayenat Zafira, 9, her brother Sarosh, 6, and cousins Ayesha Ziar, 7, and Abdullah Ziar, 9, play at Tabor Park in Fairfield.

Near perfect weather helps make area home DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

he climate in Solano County has a little something to offer everyone. While plenty of sunshine is common in the region, the condition that most influences the weather in general is the wind.

Suisun City, after all, is named after the wind.

The perfect place to live in Solano County, as far as the weather is concerned, really depends on how warm or cool one likes it. For those seeking cooler temperatures, locations in the western side of the county like Suisun City, Fairfield, Vallejo and Benicia are preferable. Those wanting things a little warmer might prefer the eastern side of the county in places like Vacaville and Dixon.

The Solano County Climate Action Plan specifically mentions the influence of the wind, stating, “Solano County has some of the strongest inland winds in California.”

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with the Montezuma Wind Project and Solano Wind Facility are evidence the wind is a constant aspect of Solano’s weather.

To understand fully how the wind affects weather in one half of the county and less so in the other, one needs only examine the climate differences between Fairfield and Vacaville, which is the general dividing line for the wind’s influence.

According to the Western Regional Climate Center, the average annual wind speed in Vacaville is 6 mph, while the average in Fairfield is 12.7 mph.

The overall effect on temperature is negligible, with Fairfield having an average high temperature of 73.2 degrees and an average low of 47.5 degrees, compared to the Vacaville average high and low of 76.2 degrees and 48.7 degrees, respectively. Where the influence of the wind really shows up is in weather extremes. Vacaville averages 21 days a year with highs over 100 degrees, while Fairfield averages just 11 days over 100 degrees.

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Daily Republic the place to County find countywide happenings officials Who they are, how to reach them

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he Daily Republic continues to be the best source of central Solano County news and events for residents who want to know what is happening in their community.

One of Solano County’s oldest newspapers continues to be one of the best windows on Fairfield, Suisun City, and its surrounding communities whether in print or online.

Under one name or another, the Daily Republic has covered central Solano County’s news since before the Civil War – from the area’s rural roots as a jumping-off spot for the gold rush to today’s much more urban, hightech society.

The Daily Republic got its start as two newspapers – the Solano County Herald and the Solano Press. The Herald was first issued in Benicia in November 1855. It moved to Suisun City with its first publication there on Oct. 2, 1858, with offices in a building on the south side of the city plaza. It was the first newspaper in the nation to editorially support Abraham Lincoln for president.

The Solano Press was created in 1862 in Suisun City. Seven years later, the Herald and the Press were consolidated and renamed the Solano Republican.

The Solano County Herald moved from Benicia to Suisun City in 1858 and started printing in Suisun City in 1862. These newspapers consolidated into the Solano Republican not long after.

The Solano Republican was bought in 1919 by David Weir, who was not only a journalist but a historian who published travel books and the biography of clipper ship captain and Fairfield founder Robert Waterman.

J. Clifton Toney bought the newspaper in 1949 and sold it to Dean McNaughton in 1960. The McNaughton family has been involved in the newspaper business since the 1920s.

Under Dean McNaughton’s guidance, the Solano Republican’s readership grew and changed from a weekly to a five-day paper and then to a daily publication. When it changed to a daily, its name changed to the Daily Republic.

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he Solano County Board of Supervisors and other elected and appointed county officials are available by phone or email Here is how to contact them and other county officials:

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Foy McNaughton, left, is the president/CEO/publisher and T. Burt McNaughton is the co-publisher of the DR. to the community and the world for its readers, as well as receiving accolades year after year from the California News Publishers Association.

Foy McNaughton, CEO, notes that no longer is the newspaper restricted to the coverage area of the printed products when helping clients grow their business. The Daily Republic can now help its clients target their consumers anywhere they are in the United States, utilizing a variety of digital solutions that include website design, programmatic display, native, geo-fencing, social media, Connected TV, streaming radio, email, paid search and organic search.

“Another differentiator that has set us apart is the fact that we provide our clients access to one of the most comprehensive and transparent reporting tools available for multiplatform advertising, which our clients can access 24/7. It has been very exciting being on the forefront of digital technology and having the ability to add quality targeted digital solutions to our media mix to help our clients reach their target consumers,” McNaughton said.

Whether it is in print or online, the Daily Republic has consistently brought its readers all the news that affects its distribution area, from Fairfield, Suisun City and Travis Air Force Base; to Vacaville, Dixon and Winters; to Rio Vista and back to Suisun Valley and Green Valley.

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President/CEO/Publisher: Foy McNaughton, 707-427-6962, fmnaughton@dailyrepublic.net Co-publisher/COO: T. Burt McNaughton, 707427-6943, tbmcnaughton@dailyrepublic.net Advertising Director: T. Burt McNaughton, 707427-6943, tbmcnaughton@dailyrepublic.net Managing Editor: Todd R. Hansen, 707-4276932, thansen@dailyrepublic.net Address: 1250 Texas St., Fairfield, P.O. Box 47, Fairfield, CA 94533 Office hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday Phone numbers: Circulation: 707-427-6989 (drcirc@dailyrepublic.net); Classifieds/Front Office: 707-427-6936 (drclass@dailyrepublic. net); Display Ads: 707-425-4646; Subscriber services and delivery concerns: 707-427-6989; Sports Department: 707-425-4646, ext. 195; Newsroom: 707-425-4646.

Website: www.dailyrepublic.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/DailyRepublic

The Daily Republic went to publishing its print edition two days a week over the past few years, but keeps its website edition fresh seven days a week.

More and more people are turning to the newspaper’s website as well to find out what’s going on.

The Daily Republic prides itself on giving its readers a wide offering of local, state, national and international news along with sports, entertainment, commentary and business.

1st District: Cassandra R. James, 675 Texas St., Suite 6500, Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-3261. Term expires January 2029. First elected 2024. Email: crjames@solanocounty.gov. Website: www.solanocounty.gov/government/board-supervisors/ board-members/cassandra-james-district-1 2nd District: Monica Brown, 675 Texas St., Suite 6500, Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-3031. Term expires January 2029. First elected 2016. Email: mebrown@ solanocounty.com. Website: www.solanocounty.com/ depts/bos/members/brown/default.asp 3rd District: Wanda Williams, 675 Texas St., Suite 6500, Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-6136. Term expires January 2027. First elected 2022. Email: wlwilliams@solanocounty.com. Website: www.solanocounty.com/depts/bos/members/williams/default.asp 4th District: John Vasquez, 675 Texas St., Suite 6500, Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-6129. Term expires January 2027. First elected 2002. Email: jmvasquez@ solanocounty.com. Website: www.solanocounty.gov/ government/board-supervisors/board-members/ supervisor-john-m-vasquez 5th District: Mitch Mashburn, 675 Texas St., Suite 6500, Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784 -6130. Term expires January 2029. First elected 2020. Email: mhmashburn@solanocounty.com. Website: www. solanocounty.gov/government/board-supervisors/ board-members/mitch-mashburn-district-5

Other elected officials Assessor-Recorder: Glenn Zook, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-6210. Term expires January 2027. Appointed 2005, first elected 2006.

Website: www.solanocounty.com/depts/ar/home.asp Auditor-Controller: Janine Harris, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-6280. Term expires January 2027. Appointed in 2025. Website: www. co.solano.ca.us/depts/auditor/default.asp.

District Attorney: Krishna Abrams, 675 Texas St., Suite 4500, Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-6800. Term expires January 2029. First elected 2014. Website: www.solanocounty.com/depts/da/default.asp Sheriff/Coroner: Brad DeWall, 530 Union Ave., Suite 100, Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-7000. Term expires January 2029. Appointed 2025. Website:

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Officials From Page 14 www.solanocounty.gov/government/sheriff-coroner Tax Collector/County Clerk/Treasurer: Charles Lomeli, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Term expires January 2027. First elected 1998.

Website: www.solanocounty.gov/government/ treasurer-tax-collector-county-clerk County Clerk Division: Phone: 707-784-7510, website: www.solanocounty.gov/government/ treasurer-tax-collector-county-clerk Tax Collection Division: Phone: 707-784-7485, website: www.solanocounty.gov/government/ treasurer-tax-collector-county-clerk Treasury Division: Phone: 707-784-6295, website: www.solanocounty.gov/government/ treasurer-tax-collector-county-clerk

Appointed officials Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer Weights and Measures: Ed King, 2543 Cordelia Road, Fairfield, 94533.

Phone: 707-784-1310. Website: www.solanocounty. gov/government/agriculture Chief Probation Officer: Dean Farrah, 475 Union Ave., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-7600. Website: www.solanocounty.gov/government/probation Director of Child Support Services: Liane Peck, 435 Executive Court North, Fairfield, 94534. Phone: 866-901-3212. Website: www.solanocounty.gov/ government/child-support-services County Administrator: Ian Goldberg, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-6100.

Website: www.solanocounty.gov/government/ county-administrators-office County Counsel: Carrie Blacklock, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-6140. Website: www. solanocounty.gov/government/county-counsel General Services Director: Anthony L. Tave, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-7900.

Website: www.solanocounty.gov/government/ general-services Health and Social Services Director: Emery Cowan, 275 Beck Ave., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-8400. Website: www.solanocounty.gov/ government/health-social-services-hss Human Resources Director: Niger Edwards, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-6170.

Website: www.solanocounty.gov/government/ human-resources Library Services Director: Suzanne Olawski, 1150 Kentucky St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-1500. Website: solanolibrary.com/ new-director-of-library-services Public Defender: Elena D’Agustino, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-6700.

Website: www.solanocounty.gov/government/ public-defender Registrar of Voters: Tim Flanagan, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-6675.

Website: www.solanocounty.gov/government/ registrar-voters Resources Management Director: James Bezek, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-6765.

Website: www.solanocounty.gov/government/ resource-management Veteran Services Director: Alfred Sims, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 707-784-6590.

Website: www.solanocounty.gov/government/ veterans-services

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Vehicles drive along the Highway 12 overpass onto eastbound Interstate 80 near the site of the Interstate 80/Interstate 680/Highway 12 Interchange Project.

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rogress continues to be made on the Interstate 80/ Interstate 680/Highway 12 Interchange Project.

Packages 1 and 2 for the interchange have been fully completed and the Solano Transportation Authority is working to secure funding for the next phase, “Package 5.”

This package would construct a new westbound Highway 12 / Red Top Road / Business Center Drive interchange, and extend Business Center Diver across Highway 12 to connect with the realigned Red Top Road at the I-80/Red Top Road interchange.

Package 3, in the design phase, will construct the first of the two main regional interstate connectors, realigning southbound I-680 to the west and connecting back near a new, partial I-680/Red Top Road Interchange. The partial interchange will realign Lopes Road and Fermi Road to accommodate the future I-680 northbound alignment, STA reports.

Package 4, in the environmental review phase, “will realign northbound I-680, construct a new direct connector between I-680 northbound

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Solano County transportation options Fairfield-Suisun Transit System: www.fasttransit.org or 707-422-2877 Bay Area Rapid Transit: www.bart.gov or 510-465-2278 (Fairfield and Vallejo buses and Capitol Corridor trains connect with BART stations) Capitol Corridor Trains: www.capitolcorridor.org or 877-974-3322 Dixon Readi-Ride: www.cityofdixon.us/departments/transitor or 707-678-5020 Nut Tree Airport, Vacaville: www.solanocounty.gov/government/ general-services/nut-tree-airport or 707-469-4600 Rio Vista Airport: www.riovistacity.com/airport or 707-374-2176 Rio Vista Delta Breeze: www.riovistacity.com/deltabreeze or 707-374-2878 Solano-Napa Commuter Information: www.commuterinfo.net or 800-535-6883 SolTrans (Benicia and Vallejo bus service): www.soltrans.org or 707-648-4046 Vacaville City Coach Transit: www.citycoach.com or 707-449-6000 Vallejo Baylink Ferry: https://sanfranciscobayferry.com/routes-schedules/vallejo or 877-643-3779

to Highway 12 westbound, widen I-80 westbound, remove Neitzel Road, reconstruct the eastbound ramps at I-80/Green Valley Road, construct a new westbound off-ramp at the I-80/ Green Valley Road Interchange, and complete both the Suisun Road and Green Valley Road interchanges by constructing a new westbound on ramp at the I-80/Suisun Road Interchange,” STA reports.

“Together, these improvements will benefit motorists and the local

community by improving travel times, reducing cut-through traffic on local streets, and enhance safety and operational efficiency for motorists along the I-80/I-680/SR-12 Interchange linking the Bay Area, the Napa Valley, and Sacramento,” the state Department of Transportation reported.

The most recent piece of the full project to be completed was the opening of the new eastbound Interstate 80 to southbound Interstate

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n a limited budget, but want to get out of the house? Solano County is home to parks, waterfronts, free tours and more.

It’s best to check with each venue before visiting to confirm days and hours of operations.

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Amusement parks Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: 1001 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo. An amusement park with rides, shows and animals.

Info: 707-634-6722, www.sixflags.com/ discoverykingdom.

Outdoor activities County-run parks: Popular destinations include Lynch Canyon in the hills between Fairfield and Vallejo and Lake Solano along Putah Creek near Winters. Rio Vista is home to Sandy Beach along the Sacramento River. Info: 707-784-6765, www. solanocounty.com/depts/rm/countypark/ homepage.asp.

Grizzly Island Wildlife Area: 2548 Grizzly Island Road, Suisun Marsh. Fishing, hunting and hiking opportunities are available. Info: 707-425-3828, https:// wildlife.ca.gov/lands/places-to-visit/ grizzly-island-wa.

Lagoon Valley/Peña Adobe Park: On Pena Adobe Road near Interstate 80 in Vacaville. Offers trails, picnic areas and Lagoon Valley lake for fishing. Info: 707-449-5654,

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Alicia Nutile opens a bottle of wine in the tasting room of Wooden Valley Winery in Fairfield. www.visitvacaville.com/directory/ lagoon-valley-park.

Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve: 1595 Railroad Ave., Mare Island, Vallejo.

This 215-acre area along the southern shore of Mare Island offers hiking and includes Mare Island Hill with views of San Pablo Bay, the Carquinez Strait, Mare Island Strait and Vallejo. Also includes the oldest naval cemetery in the Pacific and

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The interchange project is viewed as a critical element to improving the traffic flow. It also will assist in moving freight through the area, but it is not the only project local officials are trumpeting.

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a former naval ammunition depot. Info: 707-249-9633.

Rockville Hills Regional Park: 2149 Rockville Road. Fairfield owns this 633-acre park with hiking trails. Info: 707-428-7614, www.fairfield.ca.gov/government/citydepartments/public-works/rockville-hillsregional-park-open-space-661?locale=en.

Rush Ranch Open Space: 2 miles south of

and motorcycles can use the express lanes for free. Other motorists can choose to pay the tolls via FasTrak.

Waterways, railways and highways have all played a role as transportation has evolved over the years in Solano County.

All three of those methods of transportation remain an option for county residents to get around, whether traveling for work or pleasure.

The bulk of travel is by motor vehicle, with many commuters traveling west to the Bay Area or east to Sacramento on Interstate 80, which slices through the middle of the county.

It is its role as a freight corridor that

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Suisun City on Grizzly Island Road. About 2,070 acres of open space in hills and wetlands with hiking trails. Info: 707-432-0152, https://solanolandtrust.org/ protected-lands/rush-ranch.

Tasting Brass Tap: 780 Orange Drive, Vacaville.

Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through

adds its economic power.

Several routes branch off I-80 in Solano County to the north and south, including Interstate 680, Interstate 780, Interstate 505, Highway 12, Highway 37 and Highway 113.

The railroad, which was a part of the county’s heritage, continues to serve an important role for transportation in the county.

Suisun City is a regular stop for Capitol Corridor trains that run between Auburn and San Jose. Work is underway on a new Fairfield-Vacaville train station that will be located on Peabody Road.

Waterways, which played such a

Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Info: 707-724-0634, www.brasstapbeerbar. com/vacaville.

IL Fiorello Olive Oil Company: 2625 Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield. Tasting from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Info: 707-864-1520, www.ilfiorello.com.

Rustwater Kitchen & Taproom: 800 Texas St., Fairfield. Open noon daily except Mondays. Info: www.rustwater.co.

Sepay Groves: 364 First St., Benicia.

Tasting from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday. Info: 707-434-8222, www.sepayoliveoil.com.

Slanted Tree Kitchen & Taproom: 251 Pittman Road, Suite E, Fairfield. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Info: www.slantedtree.net.

Suisun Valley Filling Station & Visitor Center: 2529 Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield. Open 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 1 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Info: 707-863-1555, www.suisunvalleyfillingstation.com.

True Symmetry Brewing Company: 315 Marina Center, Suisun City. Open 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 2 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Info: www.truesymmetry.beer.

Wine Tastings BackRoad Vines at Village 360: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 4949 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-759-0185, https:// backroadvines.com.

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key part in the development of several cities in Solano County, provide an additional option to commuters in the county.

The Vallejo Baylink Ferry has commute runs from the Vallejo waterfront to San Francisco. Work is also underway on another ferry stop in Vallejo across the Mare Island Strait from the present terminal, on Mare Island.

And the restructuring of Highway 37 to combat sea rise and alleviate congestion has also moved closer to the top of the priority list.

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olano County provides plenty of venues for getting your art fix or learning a little history.

The art lover will find plenty of places to visit as well as the history lover.

Local museums and art galleries include:

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American Armory Museum: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 4144 Abernathy Road, Fairfield. 707-3896846, www.americanarmorymuseum.org.

Arts Benicia Gallery: 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, during exhibitions, 991 Tyler St., Suite 114, Benicia. 707-7470131, www.artsbenicia.org.

Benicia Capitol State Historic Park: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 115 W. G St. 707-745-3385, www.parks. ca.gov/?page_id=475.

Benicia Plein Air Gallery: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday through Sunday, 307 First St. 707-746-6211, www.beniciapleinair.com.

El Comalito Collective: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, 302 Georgia St., Vallejo. 707-2784002, www.elcomalitocollective.com.

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The American Armory Museum in Fairfield.

Fairfield Arts: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 710 Jackson St., Fairfield. 707-430-5352, www.fairfield-arts.com.

Gallery 621: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, 309 First St., Benicia.

707-746-6211, www.gallery621.com.

Jelly Belly Museum: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

except holidays, 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. www.jellybelly.com.

Marilyn Citron O’Rourke Gallery: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 150 E. L St., Benicia. www.benicialibrary.org.

Mare Island Historic Park Foundation Library: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1175 Nimitz Ave., Mare Island, Vallejo. 707-280-5742, www.mihpf.org.

Museum of History Benicia: 1 to 4 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 2024 Camel Road.

707-745-5435, https://mohbenicia.org.

Peña Adobe/Mowers Goheen Museum: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. first Saturday of the month, April to November, 1 Pena Adobe Road, Vacaville. 707-447-0518, www. penaadobe.org.

Rio Vista Museum: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 16 N. Front St. 707-3745169, riovistamuseum.com.

Rowland Freedom Center: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday, Nut Tree Airport, 300 County Airport Road, Suite C4, Vacaville. 707-449-3402, www.rowlandfreedomcenter.org.

Solano Community College Dorothy Herger Gallery: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday by appointment, 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Building 1300, Fairfield. www.solano.edu.

Solano Town Center Gallery: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, 1350 Travis Blvd., Suite D8, Fairfield. www.fvaa-arts.org.

Travis AFB Aviation Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, 461 Burgan Blvd. (Building 80), Travis Air Force Base. Call before arriving. 707-4248180, www.travisafbaviationmuseum.org.

Vacaville Art Gallery: Noon to 4 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, 718 E. Monte Vista Ave. 707-448-8712, www.vacavilleart gallery.org.

Vacaville Museum: 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 213 Buck Ave. 707-447-4513, www.vacavillemuseum.org.

Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum: Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 734 Marin St., Vallejo.

707-643-0077, www.vallejomuseum.org.

Village 360 Gallery: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 4949 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, 707-863-0646, www.fvaa-arts.org/ village-360-gallery.

Western Railway Museum: 10:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (year-round), 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (summer hours), 5848 Highway 12, Suisun City.

707-374-2978, www.wrm.org.

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Missouri Street Theatre actors rehearse “The Secret Garden” musical at the Downtown Theatre in Fairfield.

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elodramas, comedy, drama and music are alive in Solano County.

In Vacaville, Vallejo and Fairfield, performing arts venues host national and local artists year-round.

Many host summer events as well as holiday celebrations.

Check the websites to see what is available for entertainment.

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Live theater groups, musical entertainment Bay Area Stage Productions: 707-6491053, www.bayareastage.org Benicia Theater Group: 707-746-1269, https://beniciatheatregroup.org Gaslighters Theatrical Company: 707-628-3737, www.gaslighters theatrical.com J&S Center for the Performing Arts: 707-449-1200, www.facebook.com/ jandscenter Mira Theatre Guild: 415-328-4833, www.miratheatreguild.org On the Fringe Visual and Performing

Arts: http://onthefringevapa.org Solano Symphony: www.solano symphony.org Solano Winds: 707-425-1172, www.solanowinds.org Starbound Theatre: 707-416-8990, www.starboundtheatre.com Vacaville Jazz Society: 707-452-1351, www.vacajazzsociety.org Vallejo Choral Society: 707-751-0420, www.vallejochoral.org Vallejo Shakespeare in the Park: 510872-8539, www.vallejoshakespeare.org Vallejo Symphony Orchestra: 707-6434441, www.vallejosymphony.org Verismo Opera: 707-864-5508, www.verismoopera.org

Young Artists Conservatory of Music: 707-451-7200, www.youngartists conservatory.org

Live theater venues Downtown Theatre: 1035 Texas St. Fairfield. www.downtowntheatre.com Empress Theatre: 330 Virginia St., Vallejo. www.empresstheatre.org Missouri Street Theatre: 1125 Missouri St., Suite 100. Fairfield. www.missouri streettheater.com Solano Community College Theatre: 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Rockville, Fairfield. www.solano.edu/theater Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre: 1010 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville. vpat.net

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ovie theaters provide a cool retreat from the summer heat and a great place for date night.

Fairfield and Vacaville boast 16 screens each. Vallejo has 14 screens for your viewing pleasure.

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Brenden Vacaville 16: 531 Davis St., Vacaville. Info: 707-469-0180, www.brendentheatres.com.

Century 14: Gateway Plaza Center, 109 Plaza Drive, Vallejo.

Info: 707-553-1205, www.cinemark.com/theatres/ca-vallejo/ cinemark-century-vallejo-14.

Edwards Fairfield Stadium 16: Solano Town Center mall, 1549 Gateway Blvd., Fairfield. Info: 800-326-3264, www.regmovies.com/theatres/ regal-edwards-fairfield-1046.

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Bally Keal Estate: 4286 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. 707-770-5434, www.ballykeal.com.

Caymus-Suisun Winery: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 4991 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-286-1776, www.caymus-suisun.com.

GV Cellars: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1635 Mason Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-864-2089, www.gvcellars.com.

Mangels Vineyards: Noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 4529 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-410-5392, www.mangels vineyards.com.

Rock Creek: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, 4610 Green Valley Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-864-2471, rockcreekvineyard.com.

Ryan Darrall Wine: By appointment only, 4994 Gordon Valley Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-287-5381, www.ryandarrallwine.com.

Sentivo Suisun Valley: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2316 Rockville Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-703-5362, www.sentivovineyards.com.

Sonoma Harvest Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Room: 770 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Info: 707-389-4815, www.tastesonomaharvest.com.

Suisun Creek Winery: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 2350 Morrison Lane, Fairfield. Info: 805-704-2822, www.suisuncreekwinery.com.

Sunset Cellars: Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 4495 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. Info: 415-566-2910, sunsetcellars.com.

Tenbrink Vineyards: By appointment only, 4185 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-480-7334, www.tenbrinkvineyards.com.

Tolenas Vineyards and Winery: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday through Monday, 4185 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-372-1434. www.tolenaswinery.com.

Vezer Family Vineyard: Vezer Family Vineyard: By appointment, Mankas Gardens, 2522 Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield, 707-4283958; Blue Victorian, 5071 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, 707-422-8025. www.vezer.com.

Village 360: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 4949 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-863-0646, https://village-360.com.

Wooden Valley Winery: 4756 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 707-864-0730, www.woodenvalley.com.

For more on Suisun Valley, visit www.suisunvalley.com.

Tours

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Patrons are ready to watch a film at the Brenden Theatres in Vacaville.

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Jelly Belly: 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. Info: 707-399-2390, www.jellybelly.com/factory.

Lucky Ones Ranch: Public and private tours to meet animals who were neglected, abused or no longer wanted in rural Vacaville. Info: www.luckyonesranch.org.

Menagerie Hill Ranch: Private tours by appointment only to see, feed and meet alpacas in rural Vacaville. Info: www.menagerie hillranch.com.

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Customers shop at the Fairfield Fresh Farmers Market in downtown Fairfield.

Farmers markets offer fresh food choices DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

hy get your dinner out of a can when there are so many farmers markets and produce stands to get healthy, fresh produce?

Solano County and the surrounding areas shows off their agricultural bounty with a healthy crop of farmers markets from Dixon to Vallejo that offer a wide selection of the county’s produce – from peaches to tomatoes to delicious kettle corn.

Some are available year-round while others open in the spring and wrap up their seasons in the fall.

The freshness and variety of what farmers markets can offer just cannot be beat.

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Farmers markets Benicia’s Certified Farmers Market: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April through August, 4 to 7 p.m. September through October. First Street between B and D streets.

Info: www.beniciamainstreet.org Fairfield Farmers Market Thursdays on the Green: 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May to September. 600 Texas St. Info: www.fairfield.ca.gov/our-city/city-events/ fairfield-farmers-market Rio Vista Certified Farmers Market: 4 to 7 p.m. first and third Thursday, May through September. Main Street, between Second and Third streets. Info: www.rvfarmersmarket.com.

Vacaville Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, year round. Creekwalk Plaza in Andrews Park. Info: https://downtownvacaville.com/farmers-market Vallejo Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, year-round. 400 block of Georgia Street. Info: www.pcfma.org/vallejo Kaiser Vacaville - Gold Country Certified Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, year-round, 1 Quality Drive.

Kaiser Vallejo Certified Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, year-round, 975 Sereno St. Suisun City Waterfront Farmers Market: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May through September. 1 Harbor Plaza. Info: www.suisun.com/events-directory/ suisun-city-waterfront-farmer%E2%80%99s-market

Produce stands Cal Yee Farms: 5158 Clayton Road, Fairfield. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, year-round. Info: 1-800-2259337, www.calyeefarm.com.

Dixon Fruit Market: 7808 Batavia Road. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, year-round. Info: 707-678-4211, www.dixonfruitmarket.com.

Larry’s Produce: 4606 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, beginning in June. Closed Wednesdays. Info.: www.larrysproduce.com.

Pedrick Produce: 6850 Sievers Road, Dixon. 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily, year-round. Info: 707-768-1814, https://pedrickproduce.com.

Robledo Produce: 2734 Rockville Road, Fairfield. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, May to October.

Vacaville Fruit Company: 2055 Cessna Drive, Suite 200. Info.: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Info: 707-448-5292, www.vacavillefruit.com.

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Strong schools the lifeblood of Solano DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

ne of the primary influences for choosing a place to live, particularly for families with young children, is the quality of education available.

As far as Solano County is concerned, the quality of education at all levels is generally strong. Most of the schools in the Fairfield-Suisun School District, for example, are at or above statewide targets for schools with a similar makeup of student bodies.

The same holds true for the school districts in Vacaville and Travis, with each of these having a particularly healthy collection of elementary schools.

The Benicia district and Dixon district, each representing smaller communities, have high-performing schools throughout different levels.

The Vallejo school district has a number of different socio-economic challenges that are recognized within the statewide ranking system. Nevertheless, many of the Vallejo schools are on par or above similar schools throughout the state.

Area schools are also implementing transitional kindergarten programs,

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which is a lengthier kindergarten day aimed at expanding the fundamental skills that can be taught to students in a kindergarten setting.

Their efforts are earning statewide recognition. For example, six Solano County schools earned the state’s Gold Ribbon award for 2016-2017, just two short of the eight earned by schools in Sacramento County, a county with three times the population of Solano.

A major issue facing districts throughout the state is a teacher shortage. Budget cutbacks stalled the ability to hire new teachers for a number of years. On top of that, due to budget cutbacks, many districts were forced to lay off teachers just starting out in their careers.

The Vacaville School District has hired 75 teachers since July 1, 2021.

The Fairfield School District has brought in 223 from Aug 1, 2021, to the present.

Solano school districts have done a better job than most throughout the state of filling this void. Solano school districts have hired more than 200 new teachers since 2015, which is nearly twice the number hired by districts in Merced County, for instance, a county with roughly the same number of enrolled students.

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A graduate receives a lei during the Fairfield-Suisun Adult School graduation ceremony at Willow Hall in Fairfield.

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Maine Prairie High School 200 N. Lincoln St. 707-693-6340 www.dixonusd.org/mphs Principal: Angelina Arias

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olano County has many public schools.

Public schools throughout Solano County include:

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Dixon Unified School District Anderson Elementary 415 E. C St. 707-693-6360 www.dixonusd.org/anderson Principal: Mele Blackstone Gretchen Higgins Elementary 1525 Pembroke Way 707-678-6271 www.dixonusd.org/higgins Principal: Gina Llamas-Cruz Tremont Elementary 355 Pheasant Run Drive 707-678-6320 www.dixonusd.org/tremont

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Suisun Elementary School students arrive for their first day of class.

Principal: Treva Foster John Knight Middle School 455 E. A St. 707-693-6350 www.dixonusd.org/jkms Principal: Bob Bugalski

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Dixon High School 555 College Way 707-693-6330 www.dixonusd.org/dhs Principal: Angela Brown

Anna Kyle Elementary 1600 Kidder Ave., Fairfield 707-421-4105 www.fsusd.org/kyle Principal: Veronica Carrasco B. Gale Wilson K-8 School 3301 Cherry Hills Court, Fairfield 707-421-4225 www.fsusd.org/wilson Principal: Mirel Rivera Cleo Gordon Elementary 1950 Dover Ave., Fairfield 707-421-4125 www.fsusd.org/gordon Principal: Dalal Mansour Cordelia Hills Elementary 4770 Canyon Hills Drive, Fairfield

707-864-1905 www.fsusd.org/o/ches Principal: Megan Thole Crescent Elementary 1001 Anderson Drive, Suisun City 707-435-2771 www.fsusd.org/crescent Principal: Jodie Phan Dan O. Root II Elementary 820 Harrier Drive, Fairfield 707-421-4240 www.fsusd.org/root Principal: Larissa Sherrod David A. Weir K-8 Preparatory Academy 1975 Pennsylvania Ave., Fairfield 707-399-3300 www.fsusd.org/weir Principal: Alison Guernsey Dover Elementary School 301 E. Alaska Ave., Fairfield 707-435-3794 www.fsusd.org/dover Principal: Vickie Johnson

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School officials Who they are, how to contact them DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

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entral and eastern Solano County school districts and contact information:

Dixon Unified School District Phone: 707-678-5582 Website: www.dixonusd.org Superintendent: Brett Barley, 707-693-6300, ext.

8033, superintendent@dixonusd.org SCHOOL BOARD President: Julian Cuevas, Elected in 2022, term expires in 2026. Reach at julian.cuevas@dixonusd.org Vice president: Regina Espinoza, Elected in 2016, term expires in 2028. Reach at regina.espinoza@ dixonusd.org Clerk: Jewel Fink. Elected in 2022, term expires in 2026. Reach at jewel.fink@dixonusd.org Member: John Gabby, Elected in 2022, term expires in 2026. Reach at john.gabby@dixonusd.org Member: Robert Sanchez, Elected 2024, term expires in 2028. Reach at robert.sanchez@dixonusd.org

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Phone: 707-399-5009

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Nani Maranz reads a book to her kindergarten class at Cambridge Elementary in Vacaville.

Lesson plan on how to register children for school DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

indergarten is a time of transition for children and their parents. This coming school year will probably pose some extra steps for school. It is best to contact the districts and find out what will be needed.

Here is a list of suggestions for getting started: • Find a school: A child’s school is typically determined by where his or her family lives. Some districts post

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maps online to help parents locate their school. But if parents have questions, they can call the district to make certain they have selected the proper one.

• Verify residency: Parents must prove a child is eligible to attend the school where they are registered. To do this, parents need to provide two of three things: a property tax payment receipt, rent payment receipt or valid property rental contract; a PG&E bill or receipt, deed or closing papers on home purchase; a declaration of

residency executed by the student’s parent or guardian.

• Confirm age: A birth certificate showing a child is the minimum age to attend kindergarten is required. The minimum age is a child turning 5 on or before Sept. 1 for the 2026-27 school year. However, there are exceptions.

• Get shots: Parents need to provide an immunization record proving a child is current on vaccinations. Parents should check directly with school districts if they wish to opt out.

Website: www.fsusd.org Superintendent: Jennifer Sachs, 707-399-5009, coinfo@fsusd.org.

SCHOOL BOARD

Private schools offer alternative options

President: Helen Tilley, Elected in 2020, term expires in 2028. Reach at helent@fsusd.org

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Vice President: Jack Flynn. Elected in 2022, term expires in 2026. Reach at jackf@fsusd.org Clerk: Kai Eusebio. Appointed in 2025, term expires in 2026. Reach at kaie@fsusd.org Member: Alonso Duarte. Elected in 2024, term expires 2028. Reach at alonsod@fsusd.org Member: Brigette Hunley. Elected in 2024, term expires 2028. Reach at brigetteh@fsusd.org Member: Ana Petero, Elected in 2020, term expires 2028. Reach at anapetero@fsusd.org Member: Craig Wilson. Elected in 2022, term expires 2026. Reach at craigw@fsusd.org Student member: Vaanya Tiwari. Term expires June 2027.

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rivate schools in Solano County offer learning for all grades at different costs. Class sizes vary yearly and those listed are estimates for the current year.

Schools are located in Fairfield, Suisun City and Vacaville. They include: Bethany Lutheran 1011 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville 707-451-6683 www.gobethany.com Preschool through eighth grade Tuition: Tiered price system, check website Principal: Alex Poole About 200 students

Holy Spirit 1050 N. Texas St., Fairfield 707-422-5016 www.hsschool.org Kindergarten through eighth grade Tuition: $6,834 per year for church members; $8,268 per year for nonmembers

Principal: Tricia Fey 290 students Neighborhood Christian 955 E. A St., Dixon 707-678-9336 www.neighborhood christian.org Preschool through eighth grade Tuition: Tiered price system, check website Principal: Mica Seibert 97 students Notre Dame Catholic 1781 Marshall Road, Vacaville 707-447-1460 www.notredame vacaville.org Kindergarten through

eighth grade Tuition: $7,075 per year for church members; $8,332 per year for nonmembers Principal: Meghann Bauer 358 students Solano Christian Academy 2200 Fairfield Ave., Fairfield 707-425-7715 www.solanocenter.org/ solanochristianacademy Preschool through eighth grade Tuition: One child $7,399 Principal: John Reed 100 students Spectrum Center Inc., Solano Campus

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5090 Central Way, Suite 200, Fairfield 707-864-0438 www.spectrumschools. com/location/solano Director: Crystal Byrd Serves students with disabilities age 4 to 22 Tuition: Free (paid for by the school district that refers the student) 40 to 50 students Vacaville Christian Academy 1117 Davis St., Vacaville 707-446-1776 www.go-vcs.com Infant through 12th grade Head of School: Ben Davis Tuition: Check website 1,000 students |

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Public From Page 20 Fairview Elementary 830 First St., Fairfield 707-421-4165 www.fsusd.org/fairview Principal: Candace Wills H. Glenn Richardson 1069 Meadowlark Drive, Fairfield 707-420-2300 www.fsusd.org/richardson Principal: Gary Hiner K.I. Jones Elementary 2001 Winston Drive, Fairfield 707-421-4195 www.fsusd.org/jones Principal: Krista Nichols Laurel Creek Elementary 2900 Gulf Drive, Fairfield 707-421-4291 www.fsusd.org/o/lces Principal: Lucius McKelvy Nelda Mundy Elementary 570 Vintage Valley Drive, Fairfield 707-863-7920 www.fsusd.org/mundy Principal: Julie Smith Oakbrook Academy of the Arts 700 Oakbrook Drive, Fairfield 707-863-7930 www.fsusd.org/oakbrook Principal: Aimee McGinty

Rolling Hills Elementary 2025 Fieldcrest Ave., Fairfield 707-399-9566 www.fsusd.org/rollinghills Principal: Danny Gentry Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning 1901 Woolner Ave., Fairfield 707-421-4150 www.fsusd.org/sheldon Principal: Lisa Lewis Suisun Elementary 725 Golden Eye Way, Suisun City 707-421-4210 www.fsusd.org/suisun Principal: Dr. Cathy Chan Suisun Valley K-8 School 4985 Lambert Road, Fairfield 707-421-4338 www.fsusd.org/suisunvalley Interim principal: Jenel Barba Sullivan Language Immersion Academy 2195 Union Ave., Fairfield 707-366-0685 www.fsusd.org/o/slia Principal: Daniel Garcia Tolenas Academy of Music and Media 4500 Tolenas Road, Fairfield 707-421-4350 www.fsusd.org/tolenas Principal: Lisa Davis Crystal Middle School 400 Whispering Bay Lane, Suisun City

707-435-5800 www.fsusd.org/crystal Principal: Karina Colantoni Grange Middle School 1975 Blossom Ave., Fairfield 707-438-1900 www.fsusd.org/grange Principal: Heather Oja Green Valley Middle School 1350 Gold Hill Road, Fairfield 707-646-7000 www.fsusd.org/greenvalley Principal: Stephen Trotter Public Safety Academy 230 Atlantic Ave., Fairfield 707-421-3933 www.fsusd.org/fspsa Assistant Principal: Jason Fischer Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun 1100 Harry Price Drive, Fairfield 707-438-6973 www.fsusd.org/o/vafs Principal: Colleen Hutchinson Armijo High School 824 Washington St., Fairfield 707-422-7500 www.fsusd.org/armijo Principal: Matt Powell Early College High School 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield 707-862-7158 www.fsusd.org/o/echs Principal: John Pizzo

River Delta Unified School District

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Laynah Williams of Grange Middle School, middle, leads the field in the girls’ 100 meters during the Fairfield Unified School District K8 & Middle School Track and Field finals at Armijo High School. Williams won the event with a time of 13.66.

Fairfield High School 205 E. Atlantic Ave., Fairfield 707-438-3000 www.fsusd.org/fairfield Principal: Rebecca Campion Angelo Rodriguez High School 5000 Red Top Road, Fairfield 707-863-7950 www.fsusd.org/rodriguez Principal: Kristen Cherry Matt Garcia Career and College Academy 1100 Harry Price Drive, Fairfield 707-424-9400 www.fsusd.org/garcia Principal: Shabana Johnson

Independent Study www.fsusd.org/page/ independent-study Sem Yeto High School 205 E. Alaska Ave., Fairfield 707-438-3170 www.fsusd.org/semyetohs Principal: John McMorris Sem Yeto High - Satellite 824 Washington St., Fairfield 707-438-3478 www.fsusd.org/semyetohs Fairfield-Suisun Adult School 900 Travis Blvd., Fairfield 707-421-4155 www.fsusd.org/fsas Principal: Elizabeth Kolakowski

D.H. White Elementary School 500 Elm Way, Rio Vista 707-374-5335 www.rdusd.org/schools/ dh-white-elementaryschool/index Principal: Jennie Gornto Riverview Middle School 525 S. Second St., Rio Vista 707-374-2345 www.rdusd.org/schools/ riverview-middle-school Principal: Kristin Rodriguez Rio Vista High School 410 S. Fourth St., Rio Vista 707-374-6336 www.rdusd.org/schools/ rio-vista-high-school/index Principal: Noelle Nelson River Delta High/ Elementary School 525 S. Second St., Rio Vista 707-374-1719 www.rdusd.org/schools/ river-delta-elementary%E2%80%8Bhighschool/index Principal: Kristin Rodriguez Wind River Adult Education 500 Elm Way, Rio Vista 707-374-1719 www.rdusd.org/schools/

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Travis Unified School District Cambridge Elementary 100 Cambridge Drive, Vacaville 707-446-9494 https://cambridge. travisusd.org Principal: Primal Dhillon Center Elementary 3101 Markeley Lane, Fairfield 707-437-4621 https://center.travisusd.org Principal: Jennifer Greenway Foxboro Elementary 600 Morning Glory Drive, Vacaville 707-447-7883 https://foxboro.travisusd.org Principal: Kristyn Andrews Scandia Elementary 100 Broadway St., Travis Air Force Base 707-437-4691 https://scandia.travisusd.org Principal: Jen Buzolich Travis Elementary 100 Hickam Ave., Travis Air Force Base

707-437-2070 https://traviselem. travisusd.org Principal: Lindsay Dalske Golden West Middle School 2651 DeRonde Drive, Fairfield 707-437-8240 https://goldenwest. travisusd.org Principal: Sarah Portugal Travis Education Center 2775 DeRonde Drive, Fairfield 707-437-8265 https://tec.travisusd.org Principal: Janelle Preston Vanden High School 2951 Markeley Lane, Fairfield 707-437-7333 https://vanden.travisusd.org Principal: Kristin Shields

Vacaville Unified School District Alamo Elementary 500 S. Orchard Ave. 707-453-6200 https://alamo.vacavilleusd.org Principal: Derek Wickliff Browns Valley Elementary 333 Wrentham Drive 707-453-6205 https://brownsvalley. vacavilleusd.org Principal: Traci White Jean Callison Elementary

6261 Vanden Road 707-453-6250 https://callison. vacavilleusd.org Principal: Kacey Ramos Cooper Elementary 750 Christine Drive 707-453-6210 https://cooper.vacavilleusd.org Principal: Samantha Chizauskie Fairmont Charter Elementary 1355 Marshall Road 707-453-6240 https://fairmont. vacavilleusd.org Principal: Marisa Carbonell Hemlock Elementary 400 Hemlock St. 707-453-6246 https://hemlock. vacavilleusd.org Principal: Nicole Bandy Edwin Markham Elementary 101 Markham Ave. 707-453-6230 https://markham. vacavilleusd.org Principal: Sara Johnson Orchard Elementary 805 N. Orchard Ave. 707-453-6255 https://orchard. vacavilleusd.org Principal: Jordyn Blatter Eugene Padan Elementary 200 Padan School Road

707-453-6235 https://padan.vacavilleusd.org Principal: Stacey Banks Willis Jepson Middle School 580 Elder St. 707-453-6280 https://jepson.vacavilleusd.org Principal: Melissa Mainini Vaca Pena Middle School 200 Keith Way 707-453-6270 https://vacapena. vacavilleusd.org Principal: Jennifer Purdy Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy 100 McClellan St. 707-453-7300 https://buckingham. vacavilleusd.org Principal: Samantha Working Ernest Kimme Charter Academy 188 Bella Vista Road 707-453-6215 https://kimme. vacavilleusd.org Principal: Ami Blackstone Vacaville High School 100 W. Monte Vista Ave. 707-453-6011 https://vhs.vacavilleusd.org Principal: Adam Wight Will C. Wood High School 998 Marshall Road 707-453-6900 https://wcw.vacavilleusd.org Principal: Charleston Brown

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Hayden Gilbert, right, fist bumps Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District board member Ana Petero during the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Highest Honors ceremony at Armijo High School in Fairfield.

Shereene Wilkerson Academy of Excellence 343 Brown St. 707-453-6170 https://shereenewilkerson. vacavilleusd.org Muzetta Thrower Adult Education Center 194 Bella Vista Road 707-453-6018

https://adulted. vacavilleusd.org Principal: Tiffany Donahue Vacaville Independent Study Program 200 Keith Way 707-469-2305 www.vacavilleusd.org/cms/ one.aspx?portalId= 70116712&pageId=74627649

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ooking for the right preschool for children can be a challenge. Central and eastern Solano County have a variety of choices in each community to help students start learning.

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707-427-1442 Website: www.fairfield montessoripreschool.com Fairfield-Suisun Child Development Center 830 First St. 707-438-3684 H. Glenn Richardson Child Development Center 1069 Meadowlark Drive 707-426-4749 Website: www. fsusd.org/o/hgr Head Start/Kidder 1657 Kidder Ave. 707-427-7320 Head Start/Sunset Creek 840 E. Travis Blvd.

707-427-7333 Head Start/Tabor 83 Tabor Ave. 707-252-8931 Head Start/Travis 4 Illinois St., Building 668 707-437-7701 Head Start/Woolner 1406 Woolner Ave. 707-423-4050 Kindercare 1611 Woodcreek Drive 707-426-2275 Website: www.kinder care.com/our-centers/ fairfield/ca/301034 Mary Bird Early Childhood Education Center 420 E Tabor Ave.

Dixon Bert and Ernie’s Preschool 255 N. Lincoln St. 707-678-4440 Website: https://bertand erniepreschooldixon.com Neighborhood Christian School 955 E. A St. 707-678-9336 Website: www.neighbor hoodchristian.org

Fairfield Anna Kyle State Preschool 1600 Kidder Ave. 707-421-4105 Website: www. fsusd.org/kyle Oakbrook State Preschool 700 Oakbrook Drive 707-863-7907 Website: www.fsusd. org/oakbrook Circle of Friends/Dover 3330 Dover Ave. 855-263-2327 Website: www.circleof friendscdc.com Circle of Friends/Rockville 3045 Rockville Road 855-263-2327 Website: www.circleof friendscdc.com Fairfield Montessori 1101 Utah St.

Phone: 707-374-1700 Website: www.rdusd.org Superintendent: Kathrine Wright, 707-374-1700, katherinewright@gmail.com.

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Mary Bird Early Childhood Education Center preschool teacher Claire Locke shares some outdoor time with some of her students.

707-438-3684 Website: www.fsusd. org/o/mbecec St. Mark’s Preschool 1600 Union Ave. 707-422-4742 Website: www.stmarks fairfield.org/preschool Solano Christian Academy 2200 Fairfield Ave. 707-425-7715 Website: www.solano christianacademy.org Solano Community College Early Learning Center 4000 Suisun Valley Road 707-864-7182 Website: www.solano. edu/centers/early-learn ing-center/index.php

Rio Vista Children’s Christian Center 125 Sierra Ave. 707-374-6841

Suisun City Head Start 725 Golden Eye Way 707-427-6135

Vacaville Bethany Lutheran Preschool 1011 Ulatis Drive 707-451-6683 Website: www.gobeth any.com/preschool Head Start/Larsen 1707 California Drive, Room 3 707-449-0891 Head Start/Mariposa 1 and 2 1625 Alamo Drive 707-446-7300 Head Start/Markham 101 Markham Ave. 707-452-9158 Head Start/Padan 100 Padan School Road

707-446-0595 My Little Orchard 301 N. Orchard Ave. 707-448-5868 Website: https://my littleorchard.org Presbyterian Enrichment Preschool 425 Hemlock St. 707-448-1626 Website: www.com munitypresbyterian. com/pep-school Shepherd of the Hills Preschool 580 Trinity Drive 707-447-6278 Website: www.soth preschool.com Vacaville Christian Academy 1117 Davis St. 707-446-1776 Website: www.go-vcs.com

Plenty of higher ed choices in area DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

he available colleges for area residents to pursue a higher education degree in or near Solano County is plentiful.

The colleges give prospective students the opportunity to initiate higher education, pad their resumes by expanding their knowledge, update an existing degree, learn a vocational trade or increase their current upper

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A list of the upper education institutions are: California State University, Maritime Academy: 200 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo. 707-654-1000, www.csum.edu California State University, Sacramento: 6000 J St., Sacramento. 916-278-6011, www.csus.edu College of Continuing Education, California State University, Sacramento: 3000 State University Drive, Sacramento. 916-278-4433, www.cce.csus.edu Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Travis Air Force Base campus, 530 Hickam Ave., Building 249,

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Travis Air Force Base. 707-437-5464, https:// worldwide.erau.edu/locations/travis Napa Valley College: 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa. 707-256-7000, 800-826-1077, www.napavalley.edu Solano Community College: Main campus: 4000 Suisun Valley Road, rural Fairfield, 707-8647000; Vacaville Center: 2000 N. Village Parkway, 707446-2900; Vallejo Center: 545 Columbus Parkway, 707-642-8188. www.solano.edu Touro University California: 1310 Club Drive, Mare Island. 707-638-5200, www.tu.edu University of California, Davis: 1 Shields Ave., Davis.

530-752-1011, www.ucdavis.edu

SCHOOL BOARD President: Marcial Lamera. Elected in 2022, term expires in 2026. Reach at marcialdelta@gmail.com Vice president: Jennifer Stone. Elected in 2022, term expires in 2026. Reach at jenstone@rdusd.org Clerk: Randall Jelly. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2028. Reach at rjelly@rdusd.org Member: Wanda Apel. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2028. Reach at wandaapel4467@comcast.net Member: Dan Mahoney. Appointed in 2022, term expires in 2026. Reach at mahoney.dan18@gmail.com Member: Suzanne Wilson. Elected in 2024, term expires in 2028. Reach at smt1103@yahoo.com Member: Vicente Lopez. Elected in 2024, term expires in 2026. Reach at vincente1967@rymail.com

Travis Unified School District Phone: 707-437-4604 Website: www.travisusd.org Superintendent: Tiffany Benson, 707-437-4604, ext: 1210, tbenson@travisusd.org.

SCHOOL BOARD President: Matthew Bidou, Elected in 2022, term expires in 2026. Reach at mtbidou@travisusd.org Vice president: Brenda DaPrato. Elected in 2024, term expires 2028. Reach at bdaprato@travisusd.org Member: Will Wade, Elected in 2022, term expires in 2026. Reach at wwade@travisusd.org Member: Suzanne Schwartz. Elected in 2024, term expires 2028. Reach at sschwartz@travisusd.org Student member: Anhnhi Tran.

Vacaville Unified School District Phone: 707-453-6117 Website: www.vacavilleusd.org Superintendent: Sasha Begell, 707-453-6101, sashab@vacavilleusd.org SCHOOL BOARD President: Nancy Dunn. Elected in 2022, term expires in 2026. Reach at nancydunn@vacavilleusd.org Vice president: John Jansen. Elected in 2022, term expires in 2026. Reach at johnjansen@vacavilleusd.org Clerk: Audra Orr. Elected in 2024, term expires in 2028. Reach at aorr@vacavilleusd.org Member: Daniel Garcia. Elected in 2024, term expires 2028. Reach at danielgarcia@vacavilleusd.org Member: Michelle Guerra. Appointed in 2024, term expires 2028. Reach at mguerra@vacavilleusd.org Member: Amy Tran Russell. Elected in 2024, term expires in 2028. Reach at amytranrussell@ vacavilledusd.org Member: Santiago Serrato. Appointed in 2021, term expires in 2026. Reach at santiagoserrato@ vacavilleusd.org

Justice buildings, county judges DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF AARON ROSENBLATT/DAILY REPUBLIC

Graduates acknowledge friends and family during the Solano College graduation ceremony at Solano Community College in Fairfield.

Solano Community College offers local higher education DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

olano Community College was established in 1945 as Vallejo Junior College offering general education courses and some vocational programs to the residents of Solano County and the city of Winters in neighboring Yolo County.

Since then, the district has grown to include the main campus in Fairfield and centers in Vacaville and Vallejo, and offers more than 80 certificates, associate degrees, and degrees to transfer to California State University and University of California campuses.

Solano Community College is one of two California community colleges to offer a bachelor of science degree in biomanufacturing. The college partners with Sonoma State University to offer bachelor degrees completion programs in liberal arts and business and with Sacramento State University to complete a bachelor’s degree in child and adolescent development.

Solano County residents can complete a four-year degree without leaving the area.

The 192-acre main campus on Suisun Valley Road in Fairfield was completed in 1971 and has grown to include a state-of-the-art Science Building and Veterans Resource Center, Library and Learning Resource Center, and a Simulation Lab for Nursing and Emergency Medical Technician programs.

The Vallejo Center offers general education courses and houses a computer lab for the graphic design and illustration degree. The Automotive Technology Center located at Ascot and

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Solano Community College Students: About 7,000 full and part time Locations: Fairfield main campus, 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Rockville (rural Fairfield), 707-8647000; Vacaville Center, 2000 N. Village Parkway, Vacaville, 707-446-2900; Vallejo Center, 545 Columbus Parkway, Vallejo, 707-642-8188; Travis Air Force Base, 530 Hickam Ave., Building 249, Fairfield, 707-424-2431.

Website: www.solano.edu

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SCC GOVERNING BOARD President: Amber Cargo-Reed, 707-448-0110 or amber.cargo-reed@solano.edu. Area 6 (Vacaville).

Elected 2022, current term ends 2026.

Vice president: Jacqui Nguyen Greer, jacqui. nguyen@solano.edu. Area 7 (Vacaville, Dixon, Winters). Elected 2024, term ends 2028.

Secretary: Kellie Sims Butler, kellie.butler@solano. edu. Superintendent.

Member: Karimah Karah, J.D., 415-250-1978 or

karimah.karah@solano.edu. Area 1 (Vallejo). Elected 2018, current term ends 2026.

Member: A. Marie Young, 707-552-6480 or amarie. young@solano.edu. Area 2 (Vallejo). Elected 2006, current term ends 2026.

Member: Rosemary Thurston, 707-643-2450 or rosemary.thurston@solano.edu. Area 3 (Benicia, Vallejo, Suisun City). Elected 2008, current term ends 2028.

Member: Denis Honeychurch, 707-429-3111 or denis. honeychurch@solano.edu. Area 4 (Fairfield, Vacaville, Travis Air Force Base). Elected 1985, current term ends 2026.

Member: Quinten R. Voyce, 707-864-7299 or quinten.voyce@solano.edu. Area 5 (Fairfield, Green Valley, Cordelia). Elected 2016, current term ends 2028.

Student trustee: Veronica Rodriguez, strustee@ solano.edu. Elected 2025, term ends 2026.

Turner Parkway provides instruction and lets students explore working with Mercedes-Benz, Honda and Subaru through college and automotive dealer partnerships.

The Vacaville Center houses the biotechnology and biomanufacturing center where students can complete ready-to-work certificates and associate and bachelor degrees in biomanufacturing. Classes are also offered at Travis Air Force Base.

The Fairfield campus hosts the Fairfield-Suisun school district’s Early College High School program, giving selected students a tandem high school and college education. The program started in 2014 and now serves nearly 400 students who can complete their high school diploma and graduate with an associate degree.

The college offers ample

opportunities for students to explore career education programs including welding, robotics, sports broadcasting, fire technology, nursing, emergency medical services, cosmetology and horticulture. Each summer, the college offers programs for eighth- through 12th grade students in cyber security, automotive, robotics, and welding as well as sports camps.

Solano College continues to grow, thanks to the passage of Measure Q, a $348 million facilities bond. Completed bond projects include the new library, performing arts center, science and Veterans Resource Center in Fairfield, the auto technology building in Vallejo and biotechnology facilities in Vacaville, all of which have added more than 100,000 square feet of classroom and lab space across SCC’s three locations.

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Hall of Justice: 600 Union Ave., Fairfield, www.cocofamilyjustice.org Law and Justice Center: 530 Union Ave., Fairfield, https://solano.courts.ca.gov/location/ fairfield-courthouse-law-and-justice-center Old Solano Courthouse: 580 Texas St., Fairfield, https://solano.courts.ca.gov/location/ fairfield-old-solano-courthouse Solano Justice Building: 321 Tuolumne St., Vallejo, https://solano.courts.ca.gov/location/ vallejo-courthouse-solano-justice-building General information: 707-207-7300, www.solano.courts.ca.gov

Solano County Judges Judge Jeffrey C. Kauffman: Department 1.

707-207-7301 Judge Daniel J. Healy: Department 2.

707-561-7802 Judge Stephen Gizzi: Department 3.

707-207-7303 Judge Marlo S. Nisperos: Department 4.

707-207-7304 Judge Stephanie Grogan Jones: Department 5.

707-207-7305 Judge Kelly J. Trujillo: Department 6.

707-207-7306 Judge Tim P. Kam: Department 7. 707-207-7307 Judge Wendy G. Getty: Department 8.

707-207-7308 Judge Carlos R. Gutierrez: Department 9.

707-207-7309 Judge Christine N. Donovan: Department 10.

707-207-7310 Judge William J. Pendergast III: Department 11.

707-207-7311 Judge Wendy R. Casas: Department 12.

707-207-7312 Judge Shauna L. Chastain: Department 14.

707-207-7314 Judge Bryan J. Kim: Department 15. 707-561-7815 Judge Dora M. Rios: Department 16.

707-207-7316 Judge Terrye D. Davis: Department 17.

707-207-7317 Judge Amyra C. Cobb-Hampton: Department 18.

707-207-7318 Commissioner David L. Haet: Department 20.

707-207-7320 Commissioner Susan A. Rados: Department 21.

707-207-7321 Judge Alesia Jones: Department 22.

707-207-7322 Judge John B. Ellis: Department 23.

707-207-7323 Commissioner Jennifer Proctor: Department 24.

707-561-7824 Judge Janice M. Williams: Department 25.

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Solano County home to 2 state prisons DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF

Prison facilities

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ocated in Vacaville are two prisons – California State Prison Solano and California Medical Facility.

CSP Solano is a medium-security facility located on 146 acres and has about 2,692 in-custody prisoners. It was originally designed to hold 2,594 inmates. Andre Gonzales is the acting warden.

The prison opened in 1984, it was administered by the warden of the California Medical Facility. In January 1992, the two prisons were separated administratively and a warden was assigned to each prison.

CSP Solano provides custody, treatment and rehabilitative programs for inmates. Being a programming institution, the prison offers a wide variety of rehabilitative opportunities, including academic programs.

CSP Solano also offers a wide variety of additional help and organizational programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, veterans services, Victim Offender Reconciliation Group and a prison

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California State Prison – Solano Address: 2100 Peabody Road, Vacaville Phone: 707-451-0182 Size: 146 acres Acting warden: Andre Gonzales Number of inmates: About 2,692 California Medical Facility Address: 1600 California Drive, Vacaville Phone: 707-448-6841 Acting warden: Bryan Donahoo Number of inmates: About 2,033

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Members of the Uncuffed team from “inside” and “outside” of California State Prison Solano pose for a group picture during the Uncuffed Podcast’s Audio Program Celebration at CSP Solano in Vacaville. outreach program.

The California Medical Facility was established in 1955 to care for the needs of the California prison population. The assigned acting warden at CMF is Bryan Donahoo, who took over in July 2026.

CMF was designed to house 2,319 inmates, it currently houses about 2,033 inmates. The prison includes a general acute-care hospital, a correctional treatment center, licensed elderly care unit, an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facility – inmates are

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Public safety agencies in Solano County DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

Solano County Sheriff’s Office: 530 Union Ave., Suite 100, Fairfield, 707-784-7000, www.solanocounty.gov/​ gover​nment/sheriff-coroner Animal Care Services: 707-784-1356, www. solanocounty.com/depts/ sheriff/animalcare/general_ information.asp Animal Control Services: 707-784-4733, www. solanocounty.com/depts/ sheriff/animalcare/general_ information.asp Marine Patrol: 707-784-1382, www.solanocounty.com/ depts/sheriff/special_teams/ marine_patrol.asp Office of Emergency Services: 707-784-1600, www. solanocounty.com/depts/oes/ Justice Center Detention Facility: 530 Union Ave., Suite 100, Fairfield.

707-784-7100, www. solanocounty.com/depts/ sheriff/custody_division/

Fairfield

jail_visiting_information/ justice_center_detention_ facility.asp Sentenced Detention Facility: 2500 Clay Bank Road, Fairfield. 707-784-7181, www. solanocounty.com/depts/ sheriff/custody_division/ jail_visiting_information/ sentenced_detention_ facility.asp Stanton Correctional Facility: 2450 Clay Bank Road, Fairfield. 707-7844830, www.solanocounty. com/depts/sheriff/ custody_division/jail_ visiting_information/ stanton_correctional_facility/ default.asp

Benicia Fire Station 11: (Main Facility) 150 Military West Phone: 707-746-4275 Fax: 707-745-4425 Website: www.ci.benicia. ca.us/fire Fire Station 12 601 Hastings Drive Phone: 707-746-4275 Fax: 707-745-4425

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Jayvian Jones, 3, takes part in a rescue demonstration during an open house at Fairfield Fire Station 37.

Benicia Police Department 200 E. L St. Nonemergency: 707-745-3411 Fax: 707-746-0131 Website: www.ci.benicia. ca.us/police

Dixon Dixon Fire Department 205 Ford Way Phone: 707-678-7060 Fax: 707-678-4251 Website: www.cityofdixon.us/departments/ Fire

Dixon Police Department 201 W. A St. Nonemergency: 707-678-7080 General information: 707-678-7070 Fax: 707-678-0954 Website: www.dixon police.org

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Fairfield Fire Department Fire Administration/ Station 37 1200 Kentucky St. 707-428-7375 Fire Station 35 600 Lopes Road 707-429-8306 Fire Station 38 1633 Union Ave. Phone: 707-428-7375 Fax: 707-429-4874 Fire Station 39 1975 Huntington Drive Phone: 707-428-7300 Fax: 707-429-6245 Fire Station 40 2555 Hilborn Drive Phone: 707-429-6244 Fax: 707-429-6247 Fire Station 41 3200 N. Texas St. Phone: 707-428-7375 Fax: 707-429-6241 Fairfield Police Department 1000 Webster St. Dispatch: 707-428-7300 Administration: 707-428-7362 Fax: 707-428-7576 Website: www.fairfield.

Rio Vista Rio Vista Fire Department 350 Main St. Phone: 707-374-2300​ Website: www.riovistacity.com/fire Rio Vista Police Department 50 Poppy House Road Administrative office: 707-374-6366 Dispatch: 707-374-2300 Website: www.riovista city.com/police

Suisun City Suisun City Fire Department 621 Pintail Drive Phone: 707-421-7205 Fax: 707-421-7398 Website: www.suisun. com/departments/ fire-department/

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Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center, left, and NorthBay Medical Center in Fairfield.

Local hospitals provide care for Solano County residents DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

rea hospitals continue to help residents with state-of-the-art facilities in communities throughout the county.

NorthBay Healthcare’s origins date back to 1956 when community leaders from Fairfield and Vacaville initiated a fund drive to build a hospital that would serve families throughout upper Solano County.

Intercommunity Hospital opened its doors in 1959 with 32 beds. They expanded in 1977, adding more buildings and in two years they were up to 108 beds.

As the communities grew it became apparent that Vacaville was in need of a hospital and in 1983 a new campaign was launched to raise funds for a second hospital.

In 1986, a corporate reorganization changed the organization’s name to NorthBay Healthcare. Intercommunity Hospital in Fairfield became NorthBay Medical Center. The company rebranded in 2022 as NorthBay Health.

NorthBay Medical Center provides a Level II Trauma Center, along with a modern Maternity Unit with private birthing suites, a newborn Intensive Care Unit for premature and critically ill newborns, state-of-the-art Critical Care units, comprehensive diagnostic imaging services, NorthBay Heart and Vascular Center and a Cancer Center accredited by the American College of Surgeons.

Then-NorthBay Healthcare opened VacaValley Hospital in 1987 with 50 beds following a $1.2 million community

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The facility provides 24-hour services including 44 medical-surgical beds, a six-bed critical care unit for high-level intensive care, two surgery suites, a full-service laboratory and diagnostic imaging services with a fully equipped radiology department including CT scanner.

Since then, each hospital has added more space and services to more than 100,000 square feet of new medical facilities over the past several years.

The Fairfield hospital is growing to match the continuing growth of the community, adding operating rooms, diagnostic facilities, labs and patient rooms.

The emergency department has also expanded, as has the hospital’s parking lot.

NorthBay Medical Center includes a Level II trauma center to handle some of the more seriously injured patients in the region. The health care organization’s hospital in Vacaville, VacaValley Hospital, has completed an expansion that features a state-of-the-art cancer center.

Medical services aren’t the only way NorthBay, which employs roughly 2,500 people, is spreading itself across the community. The well-respected NorthBay Healthcare Foundation continues to broaden community-based philanthropic efforts to support nonprofit organizations throughout Solano County.

NorthBay Medical Center was named one of the nation’s Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek Magazine.

It is one of just 231 hospitals in 36 states to make the list.

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Residents have more than one choice for medical treatments at hospitals, Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano is another major force in the community for medical services, employing nearly 6,400 workers and tending to more than 300,000 patients in the region.

First established in Vallejo in 1945, Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano has steadily grown to serve more than 240,000 members, spanning an area stretching from the Carquinez Bridge north to Vacaville and Dixon, through the Napa Valley to Calistoga, and over to Benicia.

The various facilities include Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fairfield Medical Offices and Kaiser Permanente Napa Medical Offices.

Kaiser Permanente has hospital facilities in both Vacaville and Vallejo, each with certified stroke facilities. The hospital in Vallejo offers highly respected breast imaging services and a comprehensive rehabilitation center, as well as a top-level cancer research program.

Vacaville is home to a state-of-the-art family birth center and is also home to Solano County’s designated Level II trauma center.

They have received several accolades over the years including: Newsweek’s “Best Maternity Hospitals 2026” report recognized Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center for exceptional care to mothers, babies and families. In addition, Kaiser Permanente Vallejo and Vacaville Medical Centers SEE HOSPITALS, PAGE 30

Vacaville Fire Department Phone 707-449-5452.

Website: www.ci.vacaville.ca.us/ government/fire-department?locale=en Station 65 — 6080 A St., Elmira Station 71 – 111 S. Orchard Avenue Station 72 – 2001 Ulatis Drive Station 73 – 650 Eubanks Court Station 74 – 1850 Alamo Drive Station 75 — 111 Cogburn Circle Vine Street Fire Station - Vine Street Vacaville Police Department 660 Merchant St. Nonemergency: 707-449-5200 Website: www.ci.vacaville.ca.us/ government/police-department

Vallejo Vallejo Fire Department Administration: 703 Curtola Parkway Phone: 707-648-4526 Station 21 – Ladder truck – 1220 Marin St. Station 22 – Engine – 700 Fifth St. Station 23 – Engine – 900 Redwood St. Station 24 – Engine – 1005 Oakwood Ave. Station 25 — Engine — 595 Mini Drive Station 27 – Engine – 1585 Ascot Court Vallejo Police Department 111 Amador St. Phone: 707-648-4321 Fax: 707-648-4490 Website: www.cityofvallejo.net/city_hall/ departments___divisions/fire

Rural Fire Protection Districts Cordelia Fire Protection District 2155 Cordelia Road Phone: 707-864-0468 Fax: 707-864-8607 Website: www.cordeliafire.org Montezuma Fire Protection District 21 N. Fourth St., Rio Vista Station 52: 2151 Collinsville Road, Birds Landing Administrative office: 707-374-5962 Website: www.montezuma firedistrict.com Suisun Fire Protection District 445 Jackson St., Fairfield Business line: 707-425-3605 Dispatch-emergencies only: 707-421-7090 Vacaville Fire Protection District Station 64 Administration 420 Vine St. 707-447-2252 Website: www.vfpd.net

Hospitals and clinics offer assistance for those in need olano County is home to several major hospitals as well as clinics and skilled-nursing facilities.

Here is a list:

Hospitals David Grant Medical Center: For military personnel, their dependents and military retirees, 101 Bodin Circle, Travis Air Force Base, 707-423-3000. Website: https://travis.tricare.mil.

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center: 975 Sereno Drive, Vallejo, 707-651-1000. Website: https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org.

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center: 1 Quality Drive, Vacaville, 707-624-4000. Website: https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org.

NorthBay Medical Center: 1200 B. Gale Wilson Blvd., Fairfield, 707-646-5000. Website: www.northbay.org.

Sutter Solano Medical Center: 300 Hospital Drive, Vallejo.

707-554-4444. Website: www.sutterhealth.org/ssmc.

VacaValley Hospital: 1000 Nut Tree Road, Vacaville, 707-6247000. Website: www.northbay.org/about/northbay-vacavalley-hospital.html

Clinics Community Medical Centers: 600 Nut Tree Road, Suite 310, Vacaville, 707-359-1800. Website: www.communitymedicalcenters.org.

Dixon Family Practice: 131 W. A St., Suite 1, Dixon, 707635-1600. Website: www.communitymedicalcenters.org/ locations/dixon.

La Clinica: 415 Georgia St., Vallejo, 707-556-8100. Website:

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469-4640; and 365 Tuolomne St., Vallejo, 553-5509. Website: www.solanocounty.gov/government/ health-social-services-hss/family-health-services/ family-health-services-services-offered.

Sutter Solano Regional Medical Foundation: 2700 to 2720 Low Court, Fairfield; 770 Mason St., third floor, Vacaville; and 100 Hospital Drive, Vallejo. For appointments, call 707-427-4900. Website: www.suttermedicalfoundation. org/smgsolano.

Sutter Solano Regional Medical Foundation Walk-in Clinic: 2060 Harbison Drive, Suite D, Vacaville. 800-972-5547.

Website: www.sutterhealth.org/services/walk-in-care.

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US post offices in county Benicia Post Office 290 E. L St. 707-745-4019 Dixon Post Office 221 W. A St. 707-678-1348 Elmira Post Office 5377 Vaca Station Road 707-448-3882 Fairfield Post Office 600 Kentucky St. 707-425-2789 Rio Vista Post Office 140 Sacramento St. 707-374-2057 Suisun City Post Office 325 Merganser Drive 707-425-1334 Travis Air Force Base Post Office 465 Skymaster Circle 707-437-2889 Vacaville Post Office 200 Prairie Court 707-451-6561 Vacaville Post Office 98 Cernon St. 707-451-6563 Vallejo Post Office 629 Marin St. 707-642-3367 Vallejo Post Office 2635 Napa St. 707-642-3355 Vallejo Post Office 100 Admiral Callaghan Lane 707-558-1834

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Sutter Solano Medical Center in Vallejo.

Skilled nursing facilities

https://laclinica.org/location/la-clinica-vallejo.

NorthBay Center for Primary Care: 4520 Business Center Drive, Fairfield; 2470 Hilborn Road, Fairfield; 421 Nut Tree Road, Vacaville; and 1305 Stratford Ave., Dixon. 707-6465500. Website: www.northbay.org.

NorthBay Center for Women’s Health: 1860 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 300, Fairfield, 707-646-4100. Website: www. northbay.org/services/womens-services/index.html.

NorthBay Center for Primary Care After Hours: 1001 Nut Tree Road, Suite 220, Vacaville. 707-455-1343. Website: https:// wellspring.northbay.org/northbay-center-for-primary-carenow-offers-after-hours-urgent-care.

Planned Parenthood: 1325 Travis Blvd., Fairfield, 707-4298855; and 303 Sacramento St., Vallejo, 707-643-4545.

Website: www.plannedparenthood.org.

Solano After Hours Medical Care: 1630 Pennsylvania Ave., Fairfield, 707-428-3978. Website: wellspring.northbay.org/ northbay-center-for-primary-care-now-offers-after-hoursurgent-care.

Solano County Family Health Clinics: 2201 Courage Drive, Fairfield, 707-553-5509; 1119 E. Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville,

Emmanuel Care Center: 1244 Travis Blvd., Fairfield, 707-422-7750. Website: https://emmanuelfairfield.com.

Fairfield Post-Acute Rehab: 1255 Travis Blvd., Fairfield, 707-425-0623. Website: https://fairfieldpostacute.com.

Greenfield Care Center: 1260 Travis Blvd., Fairfield, 707-425-0669. Website: www.gccfairfield.com.

Heartwood Avenue Healthcare: 1044 Heartwood Ave., Vallejo, 707-643-2267. Website: https://heartwoodavehc.com.

Laurel Creek Health Center at Paradise Valley Estates: 2600 Estates Drive, Fairfield, 707-314-3137. Website: www.pvestates.com.

Nene Rest Home: 2968 Vista Grande, Fairfield, 707-425-7522.

Website: https://neneresthomes.com.

Vacaville Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center: 585 Nut Tree Court, Vacaville, 707-449-800. Website: https://healthy. kaiserpermanente.org/northern-california/facilities/ vacaville-convalescent-and-rehabilitation-center-328865.

Vacaville Ranch Post-Acute: 101 S. Orchard Ave., Vacaville, 707-448-6458. Website: https://vacavilleranchpa.com.

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ere is a list of elected state and federal leaders who represent Solano County:

Rep. John Garamendi: 2428 Rayburn HOB, Washington, D.C. 20515, 202-225-1880; 1261 Travis Blvd., Suite 180, Fairfield, CA 94533. 707-438-1822. https://garamendi.house.gov. Elected to a two-year term in 2024.

Rep. Mike Thompson: 231 Cannon Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515, 202-225-3311; 622 Main St., Suite 106, Woodland, CA 95695. 530-753-5301. https://mikethompson.house. gov. Elected to a two-year term 2024.

Sen. Adam Schiff: 112 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, 202-224-3841; 1 Post St., Suite 2450, San Francisco, CA 94104, 415-393-0707. www.schiff.senate.gov.

Elected to a six-year term in 2024.

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla: 112 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510, 202-224-3553; 501 I St., Suite 7-600, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-448-2787. www.padilla.senate.gov.

Elected to a six-year term in 2022.

Gov. Gavin Newsom: State Capitol Building, Suite 1173, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-445-2841. www.gov.ca.gov. Elected to a four-year term in 2022.

Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis: State Capitol Building, Suite 1114, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-445-8994. www.ltg.ca.gov.

Elected to a four-year term in 2022.

Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber: 1500 11th St., Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-653-7244. www.sos.ca.gov/administration/about. Elected to a four-year term in 2022.

Attorney General Rob Bonta: 1300 I St., Sacramento, CA 96814, 916-445-9555. https://oag.ca.gov. Elected to a fouryear term in 2022.

State Treasurer Fiona Ma: 915 Capitol Mall, Room 110, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-653-2995. www.treasurer.ca.gov.

Elected to a four-year term in 2022.

State Controller Malia M. Cohen: 300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1850, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-445-3028. www.sco.ca.gov.

Elected to a four-year term in 2022.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond: 1430 N St., Sacramento, CA 95814-5901, 916-319-0800. www.cde.ca.gov. Elected to a four-year term in 2022.

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara: 300 Capitol Mall,

Suite 1700, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-492-3500. www. insurance.ca.gov. Elected to a four-year term in 2022.

State Sen. Christopher Cabaldon: 1021 O St., Suite 7320, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-651-4003; 420 Virginia St., Suite 1-C, Vallejo, CA 94590, 707-551-2389. https://sd03.senate.ca.gov.

Elected to a four-year term in 2024.

Assemblywoman Lori Wilson: 1021 O St., Room 8110, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-319-2011; 1 Harbor Center, Suite 270, Suisun City, CA 94585, 707-438-7359. http://asmdc.org/ members/a11. Elected to a two-year term in 2024.

Assemblywoman Cecelia M. Aguiar-Curry: State Capitol Building, P.O. Box 942849, Sacramento, CA 94249-0004, 916-319-2004; 600. A St., Suite D, Davis, CA 95616, 530-7571034; 2721 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Napa, CA 94558, 707-224-0440. https://a04.asmdc.org. Elected to a two-year term in 2024.

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Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks: State Capitol Building, P.O. Box 942849, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-319-2014; 1515 Clay St., Suite 2201, Oakland, CA 94612, 510-286-1400. http:// asmdc.org/members/a14. Elected to a two-year term in 2024.

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Adair Winery is under construction along Mankas Corner and Abernathy roads in Fairfield.

Are those rays of light behind dark economic skies?

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he healthcare sector is positioned to drive economic growth in Solano County.

NorthBay Healthcare, for example, is expanding within Solano County and into Napa County with the purchase of Queen of the Valley Medical Center.

Life sciences, such as biotechnology, also remain an opportunity, though the announced Sept.

21 loss of DesigneRx Pharmaceuticals, a Polaris Group subsidiary, and its 25 jobs adds to a darker economic sky. Is it a sign of more to come in that industry?

Of course, the Swiss pharmaceutical company Lonza is expanding the Vacaville-based Genentech operations it purchased for a reported $1.2 billion in 2024.

Polaris is just the latest in a series of industrial closures – Valero, Anheuser-Busch and Mare Island Dry Dock being the largest – representing thousands of jobs Solano County has had to absorb in the past couple of years.

However, Robert Eyler, an economics professor at California

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State University, Sonoma and president of Economic Forensics and Analytics out of Petaluma, in a June presentation to the county Board of Supervisors said there are positives in play to close out the decade.

He tempered that by adding that the economic outlook is only “marginally positive” and no one should be looking for a “shockingly positive” upturn.

Eyler expressed concern over the county’s manufacturing future, and noted that agriculture is also likely to decline in the coming years. He pointed to the wine industry as a poster example, with declines expected in the next couple of years, but followed by a very good opportunity for Solano to build off that economic dip.

Solano County experienced its largest gross agricultural production year ever in 2025, with a reported value of $476.21 million.

Suisun Valley vintners reported that they are in a more positive situation than the wine industry as a whole.

The two-story, 24,000-squarefoot Adair Winery on Mankas Corner Road continues to progress, and construction of the Solano Landing mixed resort

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project at Rockville Corners is expected to begin soon as well.

The gross production value for winegrape growers in 2025 was $31.2 million, the fourth largest commodity in the county.

Certainly the loss of industrial jobs is a negative pressure on the county. Still, perhaps the most compelling weight is the yet unknown impacts from the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”

A projected 3,000 Solano County residents, starting in September, could lose their CalFresh benefits, and the most significant encumbrance could be the estimated 30,000 residents who will fall off the Medi-Cal rolls.

The loss of benefit income to those residents is likely to have a wave-rippling effect on the local economy, officials said.

“H.R. 1 is going to negatively impact the entire healthcare system ... everyone is going to suffer,” Assistant County Administrator Debbie Vaughn told the supervisors at the budget hearing in late June.

She said the overall hit to the county could climb SEE LIGHT, PAGE 32

recently received the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines Quality Award. Both facilities received the “Gold Plus” rating for the care of heart failure patients.

Along with its award-winning medical services, Kaiser Permanente has also been involved in philanthropic measures in communities throughout Solano County. That positive stewardship extends to the environment, as well, with Kaiser Permanente engaged in programs to increase recycling, eliminate mercury use and other waste and reduce the creation of different forms of pollution.

Solano County is home to a high number of active-duty service members, veterans and retirees served by David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, which provides a full range of medical services for people who are currently or have worn our nation’s uniform.

David Grant is a full-service teaching hospital and has the largest footprint when it comes to patient coverage area. The U.S. Air Force medical facility offers its services to more nearly 500,000 potential patients who in the northern San Francisco Bay Area.

One of David Grant’s qualities is the presence of the nearby Travis Fisher House, which is actually two houses. Combined, the two houses offer more than 18,000 square feet of living space available to offer a home-like environment to the families of service members who are undergoing major medical procedures at the hospital.

The Travis Fisher Houses are two of just 65 such facilities across the nation.

Sutter Solano is another recognized regional leader in health care. Sutter Solano has medical campus facilities in both Fairfield and Vacaville.

In addition, their main hospital facility is located in Vallejo and that facility, known by other names over the years, has served Vallejo since 1921.

While the quality of care spans a range of medical disciplines, Sutter Solano is probably best recognized for its work in orthopedic surgery.

Sutter doctors are among the region’s best when it comes to sports medicine, joint replacement, reconstruction and other orthopedic specialties.

Likewise, Sutter Solano has one of the region’s top cancer facilities, with a 20,000-square-foot center dedicated to both treatment and prevention.

Sutter Solano also puts a great deal of effort into the affordability of care. The group’s website, suttersolano.org, has a comprehensive series of tools to help patients understand how to maximize their health care coverage and the best options to help keep their out-of-pocket expenses as low as possible.

Solano County itself also offers a range of health services, from child welfare to mental health, substance abuse and more. Many of these services are often available at little to no charge.

The Solano County Department of Health and Human Services has offices throughout the county. Complete information on the available services can be found at www.solanocounty.gov/ government/health-social-services-hss.

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ust over 1,800 listed homes have sold in Solano County through July of this year, with a high of 369 in June and a low of 202 in January.

The median home sale price in Solano County hovers between $559,000 and $583,000. Industry sources report houses typically stay on the market for 17 to 39 days depending on the location.

Zillow reports that the highest-priced market is in Benicia with median values climbing past $790,000, while Rio Vista and Suisun City are at the lower end with median prices ranging from mid-$450,000 to low-$530,000.

In between, Fairfield and Vacaville have median prices tracking between $600,000 and $650,000.

From a broader Bay Area perspective, Solano County remains a good buy.

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A house is for sale along Toland Drive in Fairfield.

County has a median home price of $2.4 million, followed by San Francisco County ($2.2 million), Santa Clara County ($2.1 million) and Marin County ($1.81 million), published realty reports state.

The mid-range counties are Alameda ($1.4 million), Napa ($927,000), Contra Costa ($935,000) and Sonoma ($875,760).

From a local perspective, the lack of inventory, mortgage rates and income

levels make buying a home difficult.

To buy a $560,000 home, an annual household income between $115,000 and $150,000 is needed. That assumes a standard 20% down payment and relatively low monthly debt.

“If you put down a smaller down payment (such as 3% to 5%) or carry other monthly debts, the required income climbs closer to $160,000 to $180,000 (or more) per year.,” Reddit reports.

The median household income in Solano County is about $100,400. That means more than half of all households could not afford a median-priced home in the county.

The range of prices for homes in Solano County, depending on location, starts at about $100,000 and can exceed $1.4 million, Zillow reported.

All of this is built around inventory of homes, which continues to be an issue in Solano County. The current housing stock makes the market good for sellers, though not as good as past seller markets.

Realtor.com reports that as of August, there is about 2.7 months of supply, “keeping the region firmly classified as a seller’s market.”

Total active listings range between 1,100 and 1,700 available homes depending on the tracking platform, with inventory levels dropping roughly 22.6% over the past 12 months.

The primary reason for low, even declining inventory, is the lack of new construction, and homeowners having a lower mortgage rate on their current properties than the rates that are available for buying a home.

Bankrate reports the current average homebuyer interest rate in California is between 5.75% to 6.79% for a standard 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. A 15-year fixed mortgages average is around 6% to 6.13%.

“Solano County home buyers can expect individual quotes near these statewide benchmarks depending on credit score, down payment size, and the chosen financial institution.”

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Travis continues to top Solano’s employer list

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ravis Air Force Base, with an employment between 10,000 and 13,400, is the largest employer in Solano County.

Moreover, according to the Solano Economic Development Corp., Travis partners with the local community to generate 5,162 indirect jobs, contributing an additional $252.6 million annually to the local workforce. It also generates, according to the base, about $3.7 billion in total economic impact to the region.

The base is followed by public sector institutions, medical centers and manufacturing companies as the top employers in Solano County. However, many of the most recent top-employer lists still has Anheuser Busch among the largest employers, even though the company closed on Feb. 22.

According to data from the state Department of Employment Development Department, the top employers in Solano County span military, government, healthcare, education and manufacturing sectors.

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Top military, government employers • Travis Air Force Base • County of Solano • Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District • Solano Community College

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A C-17 gets ready to take off from Travis Air Force Base to carry undisclosed hurricane relief cargo from DavisMonthan, in Arizona, to Meridian, Mississippi, in response to Hurricane Michael in 2018.

• City of Fairfield

Top healthcare employers • NorthBay Health • California Medical Facility • Sutter Health / Sutter Fairfield Medical Campus • Kaiser Permanente (Vallejo Medical Center) • Partnership HealthPlan of California

Top manufacturing and private employers • Jelly Belly Candy Company

• Collins Aerospace • Duravent Inc. / M&G DuraVent • Lonza • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Other top employers include Flatiron Construction Corp., Guittard Chocolate Co., Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center, Macy’s, and Quick Lane. The list also includes River Delta Unified School District, Solano County Office of Education, Touro University California, USDA Forest Service, City of Vallejo and the Walmart Supercenter in Dixon Source: California Employment Development Department.

Chambers help keep local businesses strong Vacaville being home to more than 500 more.

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he places where businesses mingle and grow is the local chambers of commerce.

These chambers are home to many businesses – both in type and sheer numbers – with the Fairfield-Suisun chamber being home to more than 600 businesses and

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Benicia Chamber of Commerce 601 First St., Suite 100 Benicia, CA 94510 707-745-2120 www.beniciachamber.com Dixon Chamber of Commerce 220 N. Jefferson St. Dixon, CA 95620 707-678-2650 www.dixonchamber.org Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce 1111 Webster St. Fairfield, CA 94533

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707-425-4625 www.fairfieldsuisunchamber.com Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce of Solano County 239 Cassady St. Vallejo, CA 94590 707-334-0874 https://filamchamber.com Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce 33 N. Second St. Rio Vista, CA 94571 707-374-2700 www.riovista.org Vacaville Chamber of Commerce 411 Davis St., Suite 101

Vacaville, CA 95688 707-448-6424 www.vacavillechamber.com Vallejo Chamber of Commerce 427 A Virginia St. Vallejo, CA 94590 707-644-5551 www.vallejochamber.com Solano County Black Chamber of Commerce 707-673-2148 https://solanoblackchamber.org Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 707-999-2966 www.solanohcc.com

close to $40 million in the next couple of years.

Eyler told the board it must be attentive to the regional economy and be ready to compete with what is happening around it. Why should businesses and jobs come to Solano instead of other places? Or in terms of tourism and agritourism, why should visitors come to Solano? He said the county must nurture its “niche” industries and attractions.

Solano County is engaged in a number of agricultural, utility and I-80 corridor studies that it hopes will answer some of those questions.

California Forever says it has the answer: a massive residential, commercial and industrial development vision for eastern Solano County.

It includes plans for the Solano Foundry, a 2,100-acre, 40 millionsquare-foot advanced manufacturing park with high-tech industries such as robotics, defense and clean energy as its base. California Forever states it will create thousands of good-paying jobs over decades.

Tied to that project is the proposed Solano Shipyard near Collinsville.

California Forever had hoped to land a Saronic Technologies $3.2 billion Port Alpha autonomous vessel shipyard, but the company chose to build its project in Texas.

California Forever has noted it needs a friendlier regulatory path for approval – potentially through special state legislation – and it needs its 175,000-home Suisun City expansion plan to support the workers and Travis Air Force Base personnel needs.

Opponents are critical of a plan they call a “free ride” for the billionaires who are behind California Forever.

A project that size, they argue, needs close scrutiny to ensure the brunt of its environmental – most notably water and transportation – and economic impacts are not hoisted by the existing communities and residents.

Moreover, there are more than a few adversaries who simply say the project once known as the East Solano Plan is just not right for a county that would see its population double over the next 50 years, and in an area that has traditionally been open grazing and agricultural lands, and open space that protects special habitats and the valuable Travis AFB missions.

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hings have changed in Fairfield over time, but one staple has been the Solano Town Center, otherwise known as “the mall.”

The mall in Fairfield has been a longtime fixture in the Solano shopping scene and in many ways shaped shopping throughout the county.

Businesses and restaurants sprouted up along Gateway Boulevard over time and today the area around Fairfield’s mall is a virtual one-stop destination for home goods, clothing, shoes, athletic gear, books and just about anything else shoppers could imagine.

The mall itself has grown and evolved over the years.

The mall is now home to around 135 different shops, including anchors: Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Edwards Cinemas, Dave & Busters and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

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Shoppers walk through the Solano Town Center Mall in Fairfield searching for Black Friday deals.

Shopping is no fun without refueling with some food, and there are no worries in that department either. The mall is home to Dave & Busters – as well as a full food court that includes Kiki’s Chicken, Taqueria Mi Mezcal and Charley’s Philly Steaks.

The mall continues to evolve, even as longtime anchors like Sears faded away.

Store hours are 10 a.m. to

8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Vacaville hosts a large factory outlet mall which draw people from across the globe.

As the mall in Fairfield helped spur additional retail development in the area, Vacaville’s Premium Outlets had a similar effect.

The outlets brought a number of popular fashion brands to the region, and the

crowds that pursued those brands attracted additional retailers over the years. Now, if it can’t be found in the vicinity of Nut Tree Road and Nut Tree Parkway, it probably doesn’t exist.

One of the great influences the outlets helped bring about was the feasibility of retail development across Interstate 80 at the Nut Tree complex.

A one-time popular roadside

stand that doubled as a pit stop on long freeway trips, the Nut Tree grew to be a center of family fun.

That popularity waned somewhat but the complex has since reinvented itself as a family fun destination as well as a retail center. Shopping at the Nut Tree includes nearly 400,000 square feet of retail space, with around 11 anchor stores and about 25 restaurants.

But retail isn’t limited to the large shopping centers. Downtown shopping districts exist in Rio Vista, Suisun City, Fairfield, Vacaville, Dixon, Benicia and Vallejo.

One aspect making these areas attractive to shoppers is the presence of specialty retailers not readily found in mall settings. These types of businesses are of particular focus in smaller markets such as Suisun City’s Waterfront District or along Benicia’s First Street.

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Plenty of recreational options in Solano DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

hether it’s on a bike, in a boat or inside a tent, there are plenty of recreational opportunities in and around Solano County.

From Rockville Hills Park and Lagoon Valley Park to the Suisun waterfront and Lake Solano Park, you can find a place to ride, fish, camp and even hunt within driving distance.

Here’s a closer look recreational things to do in and around Solano County:

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Cycling Fairfield’s Linear Park, which runs through Fairfield to Solano Community College, is a popular cycling area for beginning riders and families, as well as inline skaters and skateboarders.

Mountain bike enthusiasts can challenge the hills at Rockville Hills Park.

Popular touring routes include the Gordon Valley Loop (along Gordon Valley, Mankas, Wooden Valley, Suisun Valley and Rockville roads) and along Pleasants Valley Road from Vacaville to Lake Solano and back.

Those interested in cycling as part of an organized group can contact the Benicia Bicycle Club at mail@beniciabicycleclub.org.

Boating and fishing Contact the state Department of Fish and Wildlife at 707428-2002 for regulations and restrictions at various sites.

Civic Center/Dover Park ponds, located behind the Fairfield Civic Center and along Dover Avenue, are a local haven for catfish. Children can fish for free, but adults must have a valid state fishing license.

Lake Berryessa, just across the northern Solano County border in Napa County, is a popular spot for trout, catfish, bass, crappie, bluegill, king salmon and kokanee salmon.

Boat ramps, bait and tackle are available at such places as Pleasure Cove Resort and Marian 707-966-9600 and Markley Cove Resort 707-966-2134.

All types of boating are allowed on the lake, and water skiing is a favorite activity. Boats and jet skis may be rented at Markley Cove. Call Lake Berryessa Boat and Jet Ski Rentals at 707-966-4204.

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Jake Gonzalez, right, helps hunters clean up a blind after a hunt at Grizzly Ranch in the Suisun Marsh. sturgeon and catfish, as well as salmon and crappie. Boat ramps and campsites are available at Sandy Beach County Park (707-374-2097) in Rio Vista.

Boat ramps are also available at Delta Marina Yacht Harbor (707-374-2315).

For fishing conditions and tackle, call Hap’s Bait and Tackle at 707-374-2372.

Montezuma/Suisun sloughs, which run along Grizzly Island, are home to striped bass, sturgeon, catfish and salmon. Free public fishing is available along the Suisun City Marina and at Grizzly Island. For more information, call the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area at 707-425-3828. For fishing conditions and tackle, call Virgil’s Bait Shop at 707-425-5518.

Suisun/Grizzly bays, located just east of the Benicia-Martinez Bridge, is the site of the mothball fleet, a favorite haunt for sturgeon and striped bass.

For use by light-draft vessels with local knowledge. Pilot recommended for large vessels bound for points east.

Lake Solano County Park boasts an abundance of trout, catfish, bass and crappie. No motorized boats are allowed. Boat ramp and campsites available. For more information, call Lake Solano County Park at 530-795-2990.

Lagoon Valley Lake has bass, perch and catfish as its main attractions.

No motorized boats are allowed, and no swimming is permitted. For more information, call Lagoon Valley Park at 707-469-4020.

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Benicia is home to an abundance of shore fishing, with popular sites including East Fifth Street, First Street, West Second Street, the area between West Fourth and West Sixth streets, West Seventh Street, the Ninth Street boat launch and 12th and 14th streets.

Anglers can also sharpen their skills at Industrial Park, located under the Benicia-Martinez Bridge; the Benicia Marina, between First and East Fifth streets; and Benicia State Park. Striped bass, flounder, sturgeon and salmon can be taken at most locations.

Vallejo is another hot spot for shore anglers, offering proximity to the Napa River and the Mare Island and Carquinez straits. For more information, call Norm’s Bait and Tackle (707-805-8812). Those interested in boating safety information can contact the Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadrons.

Camping Lake Solano Park has campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis, some of which have trailer hookups. Early arrival is encouraged.

There is an extra charge for a campsite with utilities. There is a 10-person, two-car limit per site. Extra cars may be parked in an overflow lot for another fee. The park features swimming, fishing, a boat ramp, volleyball, a horseshoe pit and picnicking. Paddle boat and canoe rentals are available. There are restrooms, showers and a store at

the campground, which is patrolled 24 hours a day. For more information or current campsite rates, call 530-795-2990.

Sandy Beach Park, located south of Rio Vista, boasts campsites with rates similar to those of Lake Solano Park.

Some of the campsites are available by reservation only. The park offers fishing, hiking and boating. Showers and restrooms are available, with a store and Laundromat nearby. For more information, call 707-374-2097.

Lake Berryessa also offers camping with tent and RV sites available at Pleasure Cove Resort and Marina, and Steele Canyon Campground. Call 877-386-4383.

Hunting Grizzly Island Wildlife Area is the county’s major hunting area, with water fowl, tule elk, dove and rabbit most prevalent. Permits are required for all hunts except rabbit. Turkey, pig, crow and deer abound in various areas of the county on public and private property. For more information on hunting seasons and regulations, contact the state Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 3 office in Yountville at 707-944-5500 or the Birds Landing Shooting Sports at 707-374-5092 or www.birdslanding.net.

For hunting safety information or instruction, visit https://wildlife.ca.gov/ hunter-education.

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Check with the group by calling or visiting the website for the most current meeting information.

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Service/Fraternal Organizations Alooma Court No. 198 Daughters of Isis: 10 a.m. second Saturday of the month, 625 Main St., Suisun City.

Info: 707-334-0676.

Alooma Temple No. 212: 7 p.m. second Friday of the month, 625 Main St., Suisun City. Info: Victor Perry, 707-321-3016.

Dixon Lions Club: 7 p.m. first and third Wednesday, Bud’s Pub and Grill, 100 S. First St., Dixon. Info: John McKinsey, johnmacatlarge@gmail.com, http:// e-clubhouse.org/sites/dixonca.

Elks Lodge No. 2638: 7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday (except July and August), 304 Parker St., Vacaville. Info: 707-4482763, www.elks.org/lodges/home.

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Fairfield Host Lions Club: Noon Wednesdays, Mimi’s Cafe, 1650 Gateway Blvd., Fairfield. Info: 707-427-6927, https:// e-clubhouse.org/sites/fairfieldhost.

Fairfield Kiwanis Club: 6 to 7:30 p.m. third Wednesday, Gordito’s Mexican Restaurant, 1025 Oliver Road, Fairfield. Info: ffkiwanisclub@gmail.com, www.kiwanisof​

fairfield.org.

Fairfield-Suisun Rotary Club: Noon Tuesdays, The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 586 E. Wigeon Way, Suisun City. Info: fsrotaryclub@gmail.com, www.fsrotary. org/our-meetings.

Fairfield-Suisun Masonic Lodge No. 55: 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting the second Tuesday, Masonic Lodge, 412 Travis

Blvd., Fairfield. Info: contact@suisunlodgeno55.com, www.suisun lodgeno55.com.

Fairfield Order of Eastern Star: 7:30 p.m. second Thursday, Masonic Lodge Hall, 412 Travis Blvd., Fairfield. Info: 707-429-8254.

Fraternal Order of the Fairfield Eagles No. 4113: 7 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday, 77 Marina Center, Suisun City. Info: 707-428-4113. The women’s auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. first and third Wednesday at the same location.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows No. 78: 7 p.m. Monday, 6 p.m. third Monday, IOOF Hall, 803 Main St., Suisun City. Info: Paul Wright, 707-590-3065.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows No. 83: 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday, 530 Main St., Vacaville. Info: vacavillelodge@gmail.com, https://ioof83vacaville.tripod.com.

Lions Rio Vista: 12:15 p.m. first and third Friday, Rio Vista Community Center, 45 Main St. Info: lionjennstone@yahoo. com, http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ riovista/index.php.

Montezuma Shrine Club: 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Masonic Lodge, 1412 Travis Blvd., Fairfield. Info: 916-920-4107.

Moose Lodge Family Center No. 861: Men meet at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday, women meet at 7 p.m. the second and

fourth Tuesday, 623 Taylor St., Fairfield.

Info: 707-422-6425.

Moose Lodge No. 1846: 7 p.m. first and third Wednesday, 11 N. Front St., Rio Vista. Info: www.mooseintl.org/ location/1846-delta.

Native Daughters of the Golden West: 7 p.m. the second Wednesday, IOOF Hall, 803 Main St., Suisun City. Info: Catherine Fraser, 707-425-4897, www.ndgw.org.

Rotary Club of Cordelia: 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Courtyard by Marriott, 1350 Holiday Lane, Fairfield. Info: info@cordeliarotary. org, www.cordeliarotary.org.

Rotary Club of Dixon: Noon Wednesday, 155 W. Mayes St, Unit B, Dixon. Info: 650291-0529. Info: www.dixonrotary.org.

Soroptimist International of Central Solano County: Noon Tuesdays (except July and August), Hilton Garden Inn, 2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield. Info: https://sicentralsolano.com.

Suisun Valley Rotary Club: 6:10 p.m., first and third Wednesdays, Wooden Valley Winery, 4756 Suisun Valley Road. Info: 707-427-6927, www.fsrotary.org.

Vacaville Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Vacaville Opera House, 560 Main St. Info: 707-704-4374, vacavillerotary@gmail.com, www.vacavillerotary.org.

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A number of types of sources found within residential neighborhoods are capable of producing enough adult mosquitos to bother not only the residents of one home but a number of homes in the area. These mosquitoes are also capable of transmitting West Nile virus! Water left standing for seven to ten days can produce mosquitoes during warmer weather. There are a number of simple precautions that can be taken to prevent this from happening...

Help us fight the bite this season by reporting dead birds to the West Nile Virus Call Center at 1-800-WNV-BIRD or go online to westnile.ca.gov to report electronically.

Dead birds are an important tool for early virus detection.

Birds act as a reservoir for West Nile virus, infecting the mosquitoes that feed on them. Dead birds are often the first indicator that West Nile virus may be present in an area.

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From Page 35 Vacaville Sunrise Rotary: 7:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Journey Downtown, 308 Main St., Vacaville. Info: vacasunriserotary@gmail. com, https://vacavillesunriserotary.com.

Wednesday Club of Suisun: 11:30 a.m. the second Wednesday (except July and August), 225 Sacramento St., Suisun City.

Info: 707-425-2745, www.wednesday clubofsuisun.org.

Woman’s Improvement Club of Rio Vista: Meets four times a year, 401 Montezuma St., Rio Vista. Info: 707-374-5425.

Veterans Groups American Legion Reams Post 182: 6:30 p.m. third Thursday, Veterans Memorial Building, 427 Main St., Suisun City. Info: 707-429-3110, reamspost182@gmail.com, https://reamspost182.org.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 84: 10 a.m. second Saturday, Veterans Memorial Building, 549 Merchant St., Vacaville.

Info: https://www.cadav84.org.

Veterans of Foreign Wars-Simmons Sheldon Post No. 2333: 6:30 p.m. social, 7:30 p.m. meeting the second Thursday, 7 p.m. potluck social fourth Thursday, Suisun Veterans Memorial Building, 427 Main St., Suisun City. Info: 707-4293110, www.vfw2333.org.

Central Solano Citizen/Taxpayer Group: Noon the second Friday (except December), Denny’s, 304 Pittman Road, Cordelia.

Info: http://solanotaxwatchers.org.

Fairfield Bocce Federation: 1 p.m. second Tuesday, Fairfield Adult Recreation Center, 1200 Harry Price Drive. Info: http:// fairfieldbocce.org.

Fairfield-Suisun Bass Reapers: 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday, Round Table Pizza, 888 Alamo Drive, Vacaville. Info: www.bassreapers.org.

Fairfield Garden Club: 1:30 p.m. the third Wednesday (Sept. to June), Fairfield Adult Recreation Center, 1200 Harry Price Drive, Fairfield. Info: 707-427-8455, fairfieldgardenclub1956@gmail.com, www.california gardenclubs.com/fairfield.

Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia: 1:30 p.m. first Thursday (some are in-person, some on Zoom; check website), Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum, 734 Marin St., Vallejo. Info: www.gsvb.org.

Lightwriters Photography Club: 7 p.m. first and third Wednesday, Round Table Pizza, 140 Browns Valley Parkway, Vacaville. Info: www.facebook.com/ groups/1469220163312912, lightwriters solano@gmail.com.

Mare Island Toastmasters 2839: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday online, in person first and second Thursday, Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center, 975 Sereno Drive, Vallejo. Info: 707-400-4101, www.mare island.toastmastersclubs.org.

North Bay Rose Society: 2 p.m. second Sunday, Florence Douglas Senior Center, 333 Amador St., Vallejo. Info: www.`northbayrosesociety.org.

National Council of Negro Women Fairfield-Suisun City-Vacaville Section: 7 p.m. second Thursday, Zoom meetings only. Info: fsvncnw@gmail.com, https://fsvncnw.org.

Northwind Quilters Guild: 10 a.m. first Tuesday, Fairfield Adult Recreation Center, 1200 Harry Price Drive; 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday, Cloth Carousel 150B Parker St., Vacaville. Info: northwindquilters guild@gmail.com, www.northwind quiltersguild.com.

Rodriguez Music Boosters: 6 p.m. third Thursday, on Google Meet. Info: www.rhseu.org.

Solano County Democratic Central Committee: 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday, Zoom meetings only. Info: www.solano democrats.com.

Solano County Genealogical Society: 11 a.m. the first Saturday (except January, July, August), Zoom meetings only. Info: 707-446-6869, www.scgsca.org.

Twin City Steppers Square Dance Club: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday (no fifth Tuesday), Joseph A. Nelson Community Center, 611 Village Drive, Suisun City. Fee. Info: www.twincitysteppers.com.

Vacaville Toastmasters Club: 6:43 a.m.

Friday, Zoom meetings only. Info: vacamorningtoast@gmail.com, https:// vacamorningtoast.toastmastersclubs.org.

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Youth Organizations

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Boy Scouts of America Chief Solano District: Info: 707-469-3328, www.facebook. com/chiefsolanodistrict, https://chief solanobsa.org.

Girl Scouts of Northern California: Info: 800-447-4475, info@gsnorcal.org, www.gsnorcal.org.

Solano County 4-H Clubs: Info: www. facebook.com/solano4h, https://ucanr. edu/site/solano-4-h.

Senior Americans Club: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Fairfield Adult Recreation Center, 1200 Harry Price Drive. Info: 707-428-7421.

Sons in Retirement Tri-City Branch No. 106: 11 a.m. social, noon meeting/lunch third Wednesday, Paradise Valley Club House, 3950 Paradise Valley Road, Fairfield. Info: www.sir106.org.

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From large spacious parks such as Allan Witt in Fairfield and Blue Rock Springs in Vallejo, to small neighborhood parks such as Crescent Park in Rio Vista and Southwood Park in Vacaville – Solano County has every imaginable park.

In fact, there are more than 125 parks in the county and it’s safe to say there is a park for everyone. Here’s a look at what’s out there:

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Allan Witt: 46.6 acres at 1741 W. Texas St. Includes seven ball fields, three of which are lighted, as well as two basketball courts, a skatepark, horseshoe pits, 16 Pickleball Court spaces, volleyball courts, a running trail, restrooms, picnic areas, barbecues, playgrounds, eight lighted tennis courts, the Aquatics Complex, and the Fairfield Sports Center. Home of Fairfield Pacific Little League, Northern Solano Babe Ruth and the Fairfield Indians collegiate baseball team.

Civic Center: 8 acres located behind Fairfield City Hall and the Fairfield Community Center. Includes two large duck and fish ponds, both of which are popular with youngsters. There are also picnic tables, a large grassy area, a bocce ball facility and restrooms. A valid California fishing license is required for those 16 and older catching fish.

Cordelia: 48 acres at 1300 Gold Hill Road. The park includes toddler and youth playgrounds, a multi-use grassy area, picnic and barbecue areas, restrooms, a skate node, dog park, horseshoe pits, bocce, tennis and volleyball courts, fitness stations and the Tri-Valley Little League fields.

Dover: An 8.5-acre neighborhood park at 800 E. Travis Blvd., it includes two large ponds that are home to ducks and fish, along with a picnic area, gazebo, toddler and youth playgrounds, a large grassy area and walking paths. A valid California fishing license is required for those 16 and older catching fish.

Gary Falati: The 6.8-acre neighborhood park at 5100 Falati Lane includes toddler and youth playgrounds, an open grassy area, picnic and barbecue areas, basketball half-court, walking paths and a skate node. It also features a splash play area that’s usually open from April to October, pending drought conditions.

Hayes and Utah Streets Tot Lot: A toddler playground, grassy area and picnic table at 1101 Hayes St., Fairfield.

Hillview: 5.4 acres at 300 Atlantic Ave., Fairfield. The neighborhood park features a playground, grassy area, walking/running trails, fitness stations, picnic areas and barbecues.

Kentucky Street Tot Lot: A playground and picnic table located at 1740 Kentucky St., Fairfield.

Laurel Creek: 37 acres among subdivisions along Cement Hill Road. Offers a playground, along with four ball fields, two of which are lighted, restrooms, a multi-use field, open grassy areas, fitness stations, walking paths, barbecue and picnic areas, wildlife habitat and creeks. Home of Fairfield Atlantic Little League, Fairfield Expos Baseball Association and the NorthBay Elite Futbol Club.

Lee Bell: 6.7 acres at 1401 Washington St. The neighborhood park Includes a softball field, volleyball court, toddler and youth playgrounds, large grassy area, restrooms, horseshoe pits, volleyball court, barbecues

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Linear: A narrow, 5.4-mile park that runs along an abandoned railroad right-of-way, stretching from Dover Avenue to Solano Community College. Has a trail for bicycling and in-line skating, along with a rose garden and small playgrounds and picnic tables where the park intersects with Second and Fifth streets.

Mankas: 5.7 acres at 2800 Owens St., near K.I. Jones School. The neighborhood park features a large slide made of concrete, along with a playground, picnic

area, walking paths and a splash play area that’s usually open from April to October, pending drought conditions.

Meadow: 4 acres at 1520 Meadowlark Drive. The neighborhood park has a large grassy area, a picnic area and playground.

Meadow Glen: A 2-acre neighborhood park at 2800 Parkview Terrace off Hill Glen Drive. Offers a playground, picnic tables, barbecues and a large open grassy area.

Ridgeview: 8.4 acres at 4910 Silver Creek Road near Oakbrook Elementary School. The neighborhood park includes toddler and youth playgrounds, picnic areas, barbecues, a ball field, two half-court basketball courts and a view of the hills between Fairfield and Vacaville. It also connects with the American Canyon Creek Trail.

Rockville Hills: 633 acres of open space on a plateau along Rockville Road. The regional park features trails for hiking and mountain biking, and is a popular spot for local running enthusiasts.

Rolling Hills: 6 acres at 3520 Glenwood Drive. The neighborhood park features toddler and youth playgrounds, picnic area, basketball court and open grassy area.

Rolling Hills Open Space: 311 acres located just off Fieldcrest Avenue, near Crownridge Court. A nifty place for hiking and viewing wildlife. Hiker entrance points include: Rollingwood Drive near the Copperridge Unit; Hillborn Road across from the Realtors

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Parks From Page 37 building; Off Fieldcrest below the water tank and at the managed wetland on corner; and Hillridge Drive at Union Creek across from the Dunnell property.

Serpas Ranch Open Space: The 457-acre open space is located on Sanctuary Drive north of Hilborn Drive and Sanctuary Circle. It is accessible from numerous hiking gates in the area.

Spyglass Open Space: The city’s smallest open space at 25 acres is accessible off Rustle Court or Waterman Boulevard.

Sunrise: 6.9 acres at 2920 Camrose Ave. The neighborhood park has toddler and youth playgrounds, picnic areas, fitness stations, walking paths and large open grassy area.

Tabor: A 6-acre neighborhood park at 1084 E. Tabor Ave., it has youth and toddler playgrounds, picnic tables, walking paths and large open grassy area.

Tolenas: 8.2 acres at 1700 Catlin Drive. The neighborhood park includes youth and toddler playgrounds, picnic areas, walking paths, barbecues and large open grassy area.

Veteran Memorial: 5 acres at 2050 Fairfield Ave. Includes playground, walking paths, picnic tables, fitness stations and grassy hills.

Vintage Green Valley: A 6-acre neighborhood park at 600 Vintage Valley Drive. It includes a playground with slides, a climbing apparatus modeled after a medieval castle, another climbing apparatus modeled after a dinosaur skeleton, a basketball court, wind sculpture and a nature trail.

Woodcreek: 5.3 acres at 1470 Astoria Drive. The neighborhood park has a playground, grassy area, picnic area, barbecues, fitness stations and basketball court.

Suisun City Goepp: 5 acres at Pintail and Harrier drives, near Dan O. Root Elementary School. Features a basketball court, playground, walking trail and picnic area.

Hall: 10 acres at East Wigeon Way and Pintail Drive, near Suisun Elementary School, the Suisun City Library and the Kroc Center. Includes playground and large open grassy area.

Harbor Plaza: 1 acre at Main and Solano streets. Features a raised outdoor stage, grass areas, gazebo and is adjacent to the waterfront promenade.

Heritage: 10 acres on Village Drive between Merganser and Pintail drives. Has a lighted ball field, playground, basketball court, playground, restrooms, picnic area and walking trail.

Independence Park: 5 acres located on Charleston Street between Tucson Circle and Duluth Lane. Has a playground, large grassy area and walking trail.

Irving S. Lambrecht Sports Complex: 80 acres on Scandia Road. Has four Little League fields, four softball diamonds, restrooms and playground. Home of Suisun American Little League.

Lawler Falls: 3 acres at Mayfield Circle and Hammond Lane. Includes a three-level pond with waterfall, walking trail, picnic tables and grassy area.

Lawler Ranch: 10 acres along Lawler Ranch Parkway at Johnston Way adjacent to Suisun Marsh. Features playgrounds, picnic tables, a small grassy area and a walking trail.

Mike Day: 3 acres along Civic Center Boulevard near City Hall. Playground and grassy area near Suisun Slough, connects with waterfront trail.

McCoy Creek: 1 acre on Anderson Drive. Has

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A group plays a casual match of volleyball in the sand court at Allan Witt Park in Fairfield. playground, sand volleyball court, and barbecue and picnic areas.

Montebello Vista: 5 acres along Montebello Drive between Capistrano and Bella Vista drives. Includes youth ball field, playground, picnic tables, walking trail and large grassy area.

Patriot: Located in the Peterson Ranch development on Charleston Street between Little Rock Circle and Vandenberg Circle, the 4-acre park includes two play structures, two half-court basketball courts, a backstop, picnic and seating areas, and a large open field adjacent to a walking trail.

Peterson Ranch Linear: 6 acres on the Eastern boundary of Peterson Ranch from Duluth Lane to Andrews Circle. Includes walking trail, small grassy area and benches.

Sheldon Plaza: 1-acre park on Driftwood Drive between Main Street and Civic Center Boulevard has a small grassy area and is adjacent to the Waterfront Promenade.

Vacaville Al Patch: Located at California Drive and Peabody Road, Al Patch Park features three lighted softball fields, a lighted football field, a track and concessions.

It also includes restrooms and water stations.

Alamo Creek: 9.5 acres at Alamo Drive and Buck Avenue. Has a picnic area, toddler and youth playgrounds, a horseshoe pit, four backstops, basketball half-court, two tennis courts, multi-use field and fitness stations.

Alamo School: 2.5 acres at Orchard Avenue and Edgewood Drive. Offers large playground, three backstops and multi-purpose field area.

Andrews Park: This 17.9-acre site along East Monte Vista Avenue and School Street is home of the Downtown Creekwalk. It includes playgrounds, a trail with historical kiosks, restrooms, barbecues and a

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Arbor Oaks: 3 acres at Elmira and Leisure Town Road featuring picnic tables, toddler and youth playgrounds, barbecue facilities and open area.

Arlington: 18 acres at Foxboro Parkway and Peabody Road. Includes picnic areas, softball fields, Little League field, restrooms, concession stand and TGIFun trailer.

Browns Valley: 4.4 acres along Wrentham Drive.

Includes a neighborhood recreation center, toddler and youth playgrounds, TGIFun trailer and portable backstop.

Cambridge School: 8 acres along Nut Tree Road near Cambridge Elementary School. Includes picnic tables, a playground, 2 backstops, 10 station par course and a TGIFun trailer.

Cannon Station: 6.5 acres between Opal Drive and Nut Tree Road. Features two multipurpose courts for basketball and outdoor hockey, a tennis court, multi-use field, baseball backstop and playground.

Centennial Park: 265 acres on Brown’s Valley Road have been developed. Features four baseball fields, four tennis courts, six soccer fields, a Whiffle-ball field, an outdoor roller hockey court, a hiking trail, off leash areas for dogs, restrooms and a concession stand.

City Hall: 1.5 acres at City Hall on Walnut Avenue. Features picnic area and bocce ball court.

Cooper School: 6.6 acres along Christine Drive, near Cooper School. Includes a playground, basketball court, picnic tables, multi-use field and TGIFun trailer.

Fairmont/Beelard: 8.3 acres along Beelard Drive. Features multi-use field, basketball court, picnic tables and jogging and bike trail.

Fairmont School: 4 acres at Tulare and Marshall roads.

Offers a playground, backstop, multi-use field and TGIFun trailer.

Hawkins: 6 acres at Summerfield Drive and Newport Circle, near Vaca Valley Hospital. Includes playground,

picnic area, barbecues, two tennis courts, basketball court, exercise stations and horseshoe pit.

Hemlock School: 4 acres at Eldridge and Hemlock streets. Offers two backstops and a multi-use field.

Irene Larsen: On Alamo Drive. Includes two softball fields.

Keating: 20 acres at Alamo Lane and California Drive.

Features seven baseball fields, picnic and barbecue areas, restrooms and concession stands.

Lagoon Valley/Peña Adobe: 64 acres in Lagoon Valley off Interstate 80. Features the Peña Adobe home, a California historical landmark. Also home to a museum, barbecue area, horseshoe pit, multi-use field, pioneer cemetery, 1-mile bike trail, antique farm equipment, nature plant guard and 52 acres of open space. Nearby, Lagoon Valley Lake at 470-acre Lagoon Valley Park has fishing and a dog park. No motorized boats are allowed, and no swimming is permitted.

Magnolia: At Cogburn Circle and Vanden Road.

Includes playgrounds, basketball court, gazebo with picnic tables, restrooms and a grassy area with backstop.

Meadowlands: 8 acres at Vanden Road and Woodbridge Drive, near Callison School. Includes playground, restrooms, multi-use field, basketball court, TGIFun trailer and picnic area.

Nelson: 10.5 acres at Nut Tree and Marshall roads, near Notre Dame School. Features two softball fields, playground, picnic area, restrooms and multi-use field.

Normandy Meadows: 14,000 square feet of turf on Chateau Way with no amenities.

North Orchard: 6.5 acres along North Orchard Avenue, near Orchard Elementary School. Contains a half-court basketball court, playground, jogging and bike trails, multi-use field, picnic tables and four tennis courts.

Padan: 6.7 acres on Padan School Road near Eugene

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Beach Park is a great place for jet-skiing, pleasure boating, wind surfing and sailing, as well as land-lubbing activities such as volleyball, horseshoe pitching, picnicking and camping.

Val DeFlores: Located behind DH White Elementary School on Scott Street, Rio Vista’s second-largest park is 3.2 acres, with space for two youth soccer fields. It also has picnic tables and restrooms.

Waterfront Promenade: Located on the Sacramento River next to the Rio Vista Bridge, the park features a fishing dock, fish-cleaning station, picnic tables, barbecues and restrooms. It’s a popular place to go for a walk or a jog.

From Page 38 Padan School. Has a basketball court, multi-use field, two soccer goals, two backstops, jogging trail, TGIFun trailer center, fitness circuit and playground.

Patwin: 5 acres at Elmira and Leisure Town roads. Has basketball and volleyball courts, horseshoe pit, playground, barbecues, picnic area and multi-use field.

Pheasant Country: 7 acres at Caldwell Drive and Madison Avenue. Features playground, tot lot, basketball court, multi-use field, 10-station fitness course, barbecues and picnic areas.

Ridgeview: 7 acres on Tipperary Drive. Offers a playground, basketball court, multipurpose field, fitness circuit and picnic areas.

Senior Center: 1.6 acres along Ulatis Creek to Senior Center. Offers picnic tables and a large shaded area.

Sierra Vista School: 8 acres along Bel Air Drive, near Sierra Vista School. Includes jogging path and multi-use field.

Southwood: 4 acres on Southwood Drive. Features picnic area, playground, basketball court, fitness circuit and horseshoe pit. It also provides access to the Alamo Creek bike trail.

Stonegate: 4.5 acres along Stonegate Drive. Includes large playground with a tot lot, picnic area, fitness course, multipurpose field and basketball court.

Three Oaks Community Center: 5 acres at 1100 Alamo Drive. Features swimming pool and four lighted tennis courts.

Trower: 4.5 acres along Markham Avenue between Meadows Drive and Holly Lane. Includes basketball court, picnic area, barbecue, playground and a Boys and Girls Club.

Willows: 2 acres along Ogden Way off Marshall Road.

Has picnic tables, playground, multi-use field and basketball court.

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A young woman is pulled into a run from her dog as she exercises by doing laps around the pond at Dover Park in Fairfield.

Rio Vista Basketball Courts: The courts, located at Poppy House Road and Sullivan Street, also have picnic tables and benches.

Bruning: A 1.4-acre community park that is adjacent to the downtown area between Third and Fourth streets, and Bruning Avenue and Montezuma Street.

Park contains the city’s public swimming pool and features a playground, barbecues, picnic tables and large grassy area.

Crescent: Small park at Crescent Drive just off Logan Street has a half-court basketball court, barbecue pits, picnic tables and playground.

Drouin: 1.1-acre park on Drouin Drive between Sierra Drive and Amador Circle contains grass field, picnic

tables and playground.

Egbert Field: Located along St. Francis Street between Rolling Green Drive and Poppy House Road, the 5-acre park has one youth baseball and one adult/Babe Ruth baseball/softball field and restrooms. Fields are also used for youth soccer.

Harris DeSilva Skateboard Park: The 6-structure skateboard park is located next to the Police Department on Poppy House Road.

Homecoming: 1-acre park at the corner of Fisher Street and Madere Way features grassy area, playground, picnic tables and barbecue area.

Memorial: 1.5 acres of fenced grassy area at west end of town on Highway 12.

Sandy Beach: Situated along the Sacramento River just south of Rio Vista at 2333 Beach Drive, Sandy

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Pat Granucci Aquatics Center: at 450 E. Mayes St., the center has wading/play, training and competition pools. Available for reservation.

Hall: Located at 245 E. Chestnut St., the 52-acre park features tennis courts, group picnic areas, playground, horseshoe pits, softball fields, Little League fields, swimming pool, skateboard park, covered sports arena, outdoor basketball court, multi-use playing field and amphitheater.

Linear Path: Regency Parkway to North Lincoln Street. Lit pathway with park benches and par course stations.

Northwest: 22.5 acres at 1200 Parkgreen Drive. Offers picnic facilities for groups and families, playgrounds, soccer fields, large grassy area and lighted basketball courts.

Patwin: The 5-acre neighborhood park is located at 1600 W. H St. Playground, basketball court, grassy area and picnic facilities.

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Richardson: 12 acres at 325 Richardson Drive off Sereno Drive. Offers a playground, open grassy areas, picnic tables with barbecues, lighted ball field (Madren Field), and restrooms.

River: Located at Wilson Avenue and Farragut Street, the park features a 3,200-foot trail.

Setterquist: 10 acres at Mini Drive and Stanford Avenue. Includes a playground, grassy play areas, Little League fields and six tennis courts.

Sheveland: 1 acre at the top of Coghlan Street at Harrier Avenue. Playground, barbecues and small grassy areas for picnicking.

Terrace: 11 acres at Selfridge Street and Gardner Avenue. Offers a playground, grassy play areas, picnic tables with barbecues and a ball field.

Wardlaw West: 3.2 acres at 1698 Oakwood Ave. Features grassy play areas, a soccer field, a playground, basketball courts (adjoining Wardlaw School) and a multi-use field.

Wardlaw East: 9.6 acres off Ascot Parkway across from Bethel High School. Offers a youth soccer field with a 17,000 square-foot hybrid skateboard and BMX park, a 2.2-acre dog park, picnic areas, restrooms and a pedestrian bridge connection to the Blue Rock Springs corridor.

Washington: 2 acres at Napa and Ohio streets. Features a ball field, large grassy area and playground.

Wilson: 17 acres at Solano Avenue and Wilson Street.

Includes a playground, open grassy areas, shaded picnic areas with barbecues, lighted and unlighted ball fields, a multi-use field, restrooms and perimeter walking trails that provide pedestrian access over Curtola Parkway to Lake Dalwigk Park.

From Page 39 Veterans: 5-acre neighborhood park at 1300 Valley Glen Drive has covered picnic facilities, basketball courts, playground, youth and toddler playgrounds, climbing wall and large grassy area.

Women’s Improvement Club: Along North First Street next to the Dixon Library. It features picnic tables and park benches, and plays host to the city’s summer movie series.

Benicia Benicia Point Pier: End of First Street. Features fishing access with restrooms.

Bridgeview: Off Shirley Drive. Includes picnic areas, a playground, grassy areas and basketball courts.

Channing Circle: At 800 Channing Drive. Has a playground and grassy areas.

City: Located at First Street and Military West. Offers picnic areas, a playground, restrooms, grassy areas and barbecues.

Civic Center: At 151 E. K St. Includes a picnic area, playground, restrooms, grassy areas, tennis courts and barbecues.

Community: At Rose and Dempsey drives. Offers picnic areas, playgrounds, restrooms, grassy areas, a skate park, ballfields and barbecues.

D Street Square: On D Street. Has a playground, restrooms and basketball courts.

Duncan Graham: Located at Hillcrest and Vista Grande avenues. Features a playground, grassy areas and basketball courts.

Ethelree Saraiva: At East Sixth at East L streets. Offers a picnic area, playground, grassy areas and basketball courts.

Francesca Terrace: Found at the foot of Hillcrest Avenue. Features a picnic area, playground, restrooms, grassy areas, basketball courts and barbecues.

Frank Skillman: At Rose and Gallagher drives. Includes a picnic area, playground, grassy areas, basketball courts and barbecues.

Gateway: Along Barton Way. Has a playground and grassy area.

Jack London: Located at Rose and Hastings drives.

Features a picnic area, playground, restrooms, grassy areas, ballfields, basketball courts and barbecues.

Lake Herman: On Lake Herman Road. Includes a picnic area, restrooms, grassy areas and fishing access.

Matthew Turner: At the foot of West 12th Street.

Has a picnic area, restrooms, grassy areas and fishing access.

Overlook: Along Seaview Drive. Has a picnic area, playground, grassy areas and barbecues.

Park Solano: At Hastings and Solano drives. Includes a picnic area, playground, grassy areas and barbecues.

Southhampton: At Chelsea Hills and Panorama drives.

Features a picnic area, playground, grassy areas, basketball courts and barbecues.

Turnbull: At the Benicia Marina. Has a picnic area, restrooms, grassy areas and basketball courts.

Waters End: At Mcallister and Rose, has picnic, playground, turf and restrooms.

Willow Glen: At West K and West Seventh streets.

Offers a playground, restrooms and grassy areas.

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A group of mountain bikers ride through Rockville Hills Regional Park.

Vallejo Beverly Hills: 11 acres on Del Sur Street, with a playground, walking trail and grass play areas.

Blue Rock Springs: 29 acres at 650 Columbus Parkway featuring large picnic areas with barbecues, an open field, children’s playground, a small lake and restrooms. There’s also a 2,500-foot hiking trail. It’s next to Blue Rock Springs Golf Course.

Borges Ranch: 3 acres on Borges Lane with a playground, multi-use field, picnic tables and a walking trail.

Carquinez: 5 acres at Porter Street and Sandy Beach Road with picnic tables and open grassy areas.

Castlewood: 5 acres at the 700 block of Heartwood Avenue. Offers a playground, lighted tennis courts, open grass area, community buildings and an aquatics center with restrooms.

City: 2.5 acres, at the corner of Sacramento and Louisiana streets. It has a children’s playground, picnic tables, grassy play area, restrooms and horseshoe pits.

Crest Ranch: 11 acres at Gateway Drive and Nicole Way. Includes a playground, picnic tables, softball fields, soccer field, basketball courts, horse shoe pit and restroom.

Dan Foley: 60 acres, making it the largest park in the city, at the east end of North Camino Alto with lighted baseball and softball diamonds, a multi-use field, a basketball court, picnic areas, barbecues, playground, tot lot, restrooms, fishing dock and walking trail around Lake Chabot.

Delta Meadows: 4 acres at Jack London and Candy drives. Offers a playground, half basketball courts and a 700-foot trail.

Fairmont: 1 acre at Viewmont and Edgemont avenues.

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Playground, picnic tables and grassy area.

Glen Cove School: 4 acres at 501 Glen Cove Parkway.

Features a playground, unlighted tennis courts, restroom, multi-use field, picnic tables and soccer field.

Glen Cove Nature Area: 15 acres on Whitesides Drive off Regatta Drive. Undeveloped park with trail connections to the San Francisco Bay Trail.

Grant Mahoney: 1.5 acres at Mariposa and Arkansas streets. Has a playground, grassy area, picnic tables, rose garden and community building.

Hanns Memorial: 21 acres at Redwood Parkway and Skyline Drive. Heavily-shaded picnic areas with barbecues, an amphitheater, restroom, multi-use play areas, and a 6,000-foot trail leading to the Blue Rock Springs linear parkway.

Henry Ranch: 3 acres at Severus and Auburn drives.

Offers a playground, grassy play fields and perimeter walking trail.

Hiddenbrooke Park: Located at 7108 Alder Creek Road, the park includes a playground, basketball courts, bocce ball courts, picnic tables and restrooms.

Highlands: 7 acres off Columbus Parkway at Regents Park Drive. Includes a playground, open grassy play areas and basketball courts.

Independence: 1 acre at Mare Island Way and Maine Street. Fishing access and a walkway along the Mare Island Strait, with restroom building.

Lake Dalwigk: 11 acres off Curtola Parkway. Features a playground, picnic tables, basketball courts, restrooms, grassy play area and a perimeter walking trail that provides access over Curtola Parkway to Wilson Park.

North Vallejo Community: 10 acres at Whitney Avenue and Fairgrounds Drive, featuring a community center, playground, basketball court, lighted baseball field, multi-use and restrooms.

Solano County Parks (Check for closures due to weather issues) Jepson Prairie Preserve: Located at 4845 Cook Lane 10 miles south of Dixon, the preserve is dry and dormant most of the year but is transformed in springtime by winter rains into a tapestry of stunning colors. Its vernal pools host a rich diversity of rare aquatic life.

King-Swett Ranches: A 4,000-acre expanse located between Interstates 680 and 80 near Fairfield (to the northeast), Benicia (to the south) and Vallejo (to the west) and straddles the southwestern corner of Solano County. Views from atop King Ranch sweep across the Suisun Marsh all the way to the Sierra Nevada, with Mount Diablo rising to the south. On the western edge of Vallejo-Swett Ranch, views include the Golden Gate Bridge and Mount Tamalpais, the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays, and the Napa River and marshes.

Lake Solano: Located west of Winters along Putah Creek at 8685 Pleasants Valley Road, Lake Solano caters to a number of outdoor activities, including fishing, camping, swimming, boating, hiking, birdwatching and bicycling.

Lynch Canyon Open Space: 1,039 acres located just north of Interstate 80 between American Canyon Road and Highway 12. Seven trails in varying lengths allow for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding.

Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park: Formerly Rockville Trails Preserve. 1,500 acres along Rockville Road, across from Rockville Hills Regional Park in Fairfield. Site is filled with stands of blue and live oaks, temporal vernal pools, wildflowers and wildlife.

Rush Ranch: About 2,000 acres 2.5 miles south of Highway 12 on Grizzly Island Road. Includes three trails and a museum featuring Rush family artifacts and exhibits on the indigenous Native Americans and wildlife.

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75 Years of Broadway Magic in Sacramento For 75 years, Broadway Sacramento has brought the magic, excitement and artistry of live theatre to audiences throughout the Sacramento region. What began in 1951 as Sacramento Music Circus created under a giant tent and inspired by the intimacy of theatre-in-the-round, has grown into one of Northern California’s premier destinations for Broadway entertainment.

Today, that legacy continues as Broadway Sacramento celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2026.

From beloved classics to groundbreaking contemporary musicals, Broadway Sacramento creates unforgettable experiences in two distinctive settings.

Broadway At Music Circus brings professionally produced musicals to the UC Davis Health Pavilion, where audiences experience the energy and intimacy of theatre-in-the-round. Broadway On Tour welcomes national touring productions to the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, bringing the spectacle and scale of Broadway directly to downtown Sacramento.

The 2026 season has already delivered an exciting lineup, including the powerful rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar, Disney’s Frozen and Mel Brooks’ hilarious Young Frankenstein — just a few examples of the variety and imagination audiences can expect from Broadway Sacramento.

But Broadway Sacramento is about more than what happens onstage.

Through arts education, community engagement and opportunities for audiences of all ages to experience the transformative power of live performance, the organization continues to invest in Sacramento’s creative future.

Seventy-five years in, Broadway Sacramento is celebrating where it has been and looking boldly toward where it is going. The stories may change, the stages may evolve and new generations may take their seats, but one thing remains the same: there’s nothing quite like experiencing Broadway together, right here in Sacramento.

And the curtain is only rising on what comes next.

Broadway Sacramento’s newly unveiled 2026-2027 Broadway On Tour season promises another spectacular year of live entertainment, featuring:

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Kaiser Permanente: Award-Winning Maternity Care in Solano County

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ith a commitment to providing safe, high-quality maternity care to parents and newborns, 13 Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals – including Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center – have been recognized by Newsweek magazine as among the best in the nation.

According to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026, Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals met rigorous standards for maternity care, such as low rates of elective early deliveries and adherence to important safety protocols to protect new parents and their babies.

In addition, Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center was also recognized as High Performing for Maternity Care by U.S. News and World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals report, reinforcing the high-quality care

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“We are proud to be recognized as among the top in the nation for the high-quality maternity care we provide and the personalized support we provide to our new families,” said Darryl Curry, Senior Vice President and Area Manager for Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center.

“Our clinical teams are dedicated to providing everyone with the best experience from prenatal to postpartum care.”

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by Newsweek was awarded to only 460 hospitals in the United States with 65 of those in California. Twenty-nine Kaiser Permanente hospitals received the elite designation in California, or about 45% of hospitals recognized in the state.

“This recognition reflects the dedication of our physicians, midwives, nurses, and care teams to providing compassionate,

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patient-centered maternity care,” said Eric Au, MD. “By combining evidence-based practices with a deep respect for each family’s birth preferences, we continue to achieve outstanding outcomes for parents and babies across our communities.”

Kaiser Permanente’s comprehensive maternity care focuses on safe, high-quality care from prenatal to postpartum, including midwife services, prenatal classes, and support for breastfeeding and mental health. We want to ensure that new parents have the birthing experience they desire through a coordinated birthing plan that addresses everything from their delivery preferences to whether they want to breastfeed.

While these awards recognize excellence in maternity care, the true measure of success is the trust that families place in us during some of their most important moments. From a baby’s first breath to the support families receive long after delivery, Kaiser Permanente is committed to nurturing healthier futures and strengthening the communities we proudly serve across Solano County and beyond.

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Celebrating 75 Years of Service It started in 1951 with a simple question: Why wasn’t there a better way to borrow and save money at Travis Air Force Base?

A group of employees decided there should be.

On October 5, 1951, their application to establish Travis Air Force Base Federal Credit Union was approved.

After our first year, we had 46 members and $270 in assets. Word spread and by the end of the decade nearly 3,500 members had joined. They were drawn to a different kind of financial institution, one that offered more personal service, all while putting the financial well-being of its members first. Unlike a traditional bank focused on maximizing profits for shareholders, we return value to our members through better rates,

lower fees, and more flexible lending.

Seventy-five years later, TCU has over $5 billion in assets and serves over 275,000 members at 24 locations across 12 Northern California counties. The scale has changed dramatically, but our “people first” philosophy has not.

While our roots are at Travis Air Force Base, our story soon grew beyond the base. We expanded into the surrounding communities and opened membership to the public, making TCU accessible to anyone eligible to join. Today, we are proud to serve the diverse communities we call home across Northern California.

We invest in schools, local non-profit and civic organizations while providing financial education to help our members of all ages make confident decisions. That support stretches from first-time homebuyers and high school students learning to budget to service members preparing for civilian life.

Our employees are part of those communities, living, volunteering, and supporting organizations in the neighborhoods we serve. We also invest in local talent and create opportunities for professionals returning to the workforce through our returnship program.

As Northern California has evolved, so have we. Our commitment to inclusion reflects our belief that financial opportunities should be accessible, and every member should feel welcomed and respected. The credit union principle

of “people helping people” continues to shape our culture and relationships.

How our members manage their money has changed, too. We continue to invest in digital capabilities that make managing money faster and more convenient while maintaining the personal service that has defined TCU for generations.

As scams and financial crime become more sophisticated, we continue to strengthen our fraud detection and security capabilities to identify suspicious activity and help protect our members and their information. Emerging technologies are also helping us improve service, strengthen fraud prevention, and operate more effectively.

Even as our digital investment grows, we continue to expand opportunities for face-toface service, including in communities where access to in-person banking may be limited. Our members can choose the convenience of digital banking or personal support when a conversation matters.

From 46 members and $270 in assets to over 275,000 members today, we have come a long way, but the idea that started Travis Credit Union remains remarkably familiar: people deserve an alternative way to borrow, save and build a stronger financial future.

Today we combine community investment, financial education, personal service, and digital innovation to help our members navigate an increasingly complex financial world.

Whether you’re buying your first home, building savings, protecting yourself from fraud, or embracing new financial tools, we believe knowledge gives you the power to shape your future.

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