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S airfield is looking to grow in the future despite set backs from the Covid-19 pandemic, which has seen the loss of some small businesses and larger ones.
“We are planning for the longrange,” he said. Along with this idea of new homes are plans to address the homeless issues with several areas of develop ment with low-income housing. The idea is to have about half of some of the units available for those just coming out of programs or who are at risk of homelessness, Gassaway said. This plan is looking at development over the next couple of years.
The city is also looking at several areas to be developed into 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 selec tion of retail outlets to make the com munity a fine place for families to live andLocatedwork. 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.
Interim City manager: David Gassaway. Reach at 707-428-7401 Mayor: Harry Price. Elected in 1997. Term expires in 2022. Reach at 707-428-7395 or 707-422-4455 or hprice@fairfield.ca.gov
Northeast Fairfield is expected to see substantial growth of between 8,000 and 10,000 homes planned for that area over the next 2o to 30 years, according to David Gassaway, Fair field city manager.
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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. The city recently changed several streets downtown to one-way and added stops lights to help with pedes trianAstraffic.partof the Heart of Fairfield plan, which promotes bringing new businesses to the city’s core, these changes will help with the additional people coming to Fairfield.
City Hall: 1000 Webster St., 707-428-7400 Website: www.fairfield.ca.gov
The city’s status as the county seat reaches back to 1858 and has helped boost growth, beginning with a dou bling of the population between the late 1850s and 1880. It was incorpo rated 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 popu lation growth is 2% per year. Fairfield now covers more than 40 square miles is almost the physical size of San Francisco. STAFF S uisun City is a small com munity nestled among the Delta marshes. It has seen its share of changes over the years but continues to grow and evolve. Most recently, the 57,000-squarefoot 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 fitnessThecenter.next project is an ambitious multifamily housing project planned for vacant land that once housed a water treatment plant near the south end of Civic Center Boulevard. The project is currently in the final stages. The town, with a population of nearly 30,000 people, is also getting the fiscal and shopping benefits of the Walmart that opened a few years ago off Highway 12. An alliance of local and regional performing arts groups now offer per formances at the Harbor Theatre on Main Street and the historic train depot recently wrapped up its face-lift. Suisun City is also home to the Kroc Center, which is operated by The Salva tion Army, and 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.Theranch 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 build ings and self-guided trails, is located approximately 2 miles south of Highway 12 on Grizzly Island Road. The city dates back to 1850 when Josiah Wing, a schooner captain, found
The city plans to turn West Texas Street into a walkable, bicycle-friendly, mixed-use community.
The city recently approved a $400,000 small business grant to help those hit by the closures from the state’s stay-at-home order. City officials want to see the down town area revitalized into a place for families to take a walk in the evening after a nice dinner. To that end, the city is looking at renovations for store fronts and bringing in more eateries. Plan include bringing in more art, trees and making the downtown a des tination place.
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The city set aside $150,000 for a facade program that will go to help businesses that want to revitalize their building in the downtown area. Fairfield is working on streamlin ing the application process for developers and architects who wish to build homes or businesses in the area.
Vice Mayor: Rick Vaccaro. Appointed in 2008. Elected 2011. Term expires in 2024. Reach at 707-249-3533 or rvaccaro@fairfield.ca.gov Councilman: Chuck Timm. Elected in 2007. Reelected in 2014. Term expires in 2022. Reach at 707-429-6298 or 707-428-7402 or cct707@aol.com Councilwoman: Catherine Moy. Appointed in 2008. Elected 2009. Term expires in 2022. Reach at 707-639-0500 or catmoy@ymail.com Councilwoman: Pam Bertani. Elected in 2011. Term expires in 2024. Reach at 707-628-6974 or pbertani@fairfield.ca.gov Councilman: Scott Tonnesen. Elected in 2020. Term expires in 2024. Reach at 707-428-7400 or stonnesen@fairfield.ca.gov Councilwoman: Doriss Panduro. Elected in 2020. Term expires in 2022. Reach at 707-428-7400 or dpanduro@fairfield.ca.gov
Brandon Ramos, front left, and his brother Jonathan, front center, play in the Christmas Bash Activity Area during the Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Festivities in downtown Fairfield, Dec. 6, 2019.
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Travis AFB helps protect nation, world an island in the Suisun Marsh and built a wharf and warehouse there. It soon became the major agricultural ship ping point for the farms and orchards in the Suisun Valley and Green Valley areas.Its neighbor, Fairfield, was the smaller of the two towns. That changed with World War II, the construction of what’s now Travis Air Force Base and Interstate 80. Suisun City’s growth taperedToughoff.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 then-Mayor Jim Spering to take on an ambitious redevelopment effort.Waterfront properties were redevel oped and the crime-ridden Crescent neighborhood was razed and replaced with a Victorian-style development. Improvements continued with the con struction 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 delight fully surprising vacation spot.” Its downtown is still a work in prog ress with a good population of restau rants, small businesses and a marina. The city typically hosts many events, including Christmas on the Waterfront and Fourth of July fire works. 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 fisher men and hunters going to the Suisun Marsh as well as paddle boarders and kayakers.Oneof its best-kept secrets may be the Suisun Wildlife Center, which is home to a variety of wildlife. They experienced a fire earlier this year and are currently rebuilding but continue to provide medical help and rehabilita tion for wild animals. The July 1, 2021, update to the 2020 census estimated Suisun City’s population at 29,165. About 39% of its residents are white, 27% Latino, 20% Black and 19% Asian. Its median household income is about $82,325.
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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.
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ROBINSON KUNTZ/DAILY REPUBLIC FILE (2017) Suisun City, as seen from the Suisun City boat ramp.
ravis Air Force Base helps protect America with thou sands of support staff crossing the globe. That could take the form of flying bridging materials to Iraq to help in the fight against terror ists, or a team from the 621st Contin gency 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 mis sions around the world.
Suisun FROM PAGE 6 City Hall: 701 Civic Center Blvd. Website: www.suisun.com City manager: Greg Folsom Mayor Pro Tem: Alma Hernandez, Elected 2020, term expires at ahernandez@suisun.com2024. Reach Councilmember: Wanda Williams, Elected 2018, term expires 2022. Reach at wwilliams@suisun.com Councilmember: Jane Day. Elected 1986, term expires 2022. Reach at jday@ suisun.com Councilmember: Mike Hudson. Elected 2020, term expires 2024. Reach at
Aircraft are parked on the runway at Travis for a 60th Air Mobility Wing change-of-command ceremony.
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It is home to the 60th Air Mobility Wing, the Air Force Reserve 349th Air Mobility Wing and the 621st Contin gency Response Wing, whose service members and civilian workers work side by side to provide the nation with air transport and air refueling
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ater helped give life to this Solano County com munity and, in 1862, helped to destroy it. That was when the Sacramento River rose and 12 feet of water covered Rio Vista. The community was re-established on higher ground about two miles from its original location where Cache Slough meets the Sacramento. A wharf was built and the first church, for Catholics, was erected 1862. A Congregational Church was also built the same year. A salmon cannery was among the businesses of the river town, which has seen rapid growth recently. Its popula tion nearly doubled between 2000 and 2010 and the California State Depart ment of Finance projects continued growth.TheChamber of Commerce likes to note that Joseph Strauss, architect of the Golden Gate Bridge, designed the community’s largest landmark, the Rio Vista bridge, “situated on the his toric Sacramento River with a silhou ette of the rolling Montezuma Hills to theThesouth.”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.”
City Hall: 1 Main St., 707-374-6451 Website: www.riovistacity.com City manager: Robert Hickey, 707-374-6451, ext. 1101 Mayor: Ronald Kott. Appointed in 2014, term expires in 2022. Reach at rkott@ ci.rio-vista.ca.us Vice mayor: Rick Dolk. Elected in 2018, term expires in 2022. Reach at rdolk@ ci.rio-vista.ca.us Councilwoman: Robie Williams. Appointed in 2021; term expires in 2024. Reach at rwilliams@ci.rio-vista.ca.us Councilman: Walt Stanish. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2024. Reach at wstanish@ ci.rio-vista.ca.us Councilman: Edwin Okamura. Appointed 2021. Reach at eokamura@ci.rio-vista.ca.us[ATAGLANCE]
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 pop ulation 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.Moreover, “Rio Vista is known to have some of the best sport fishing in the state and is the host for the West Coast’s oldest striped bass derby each
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The Rio Vista Bridge carries Highway 12 across the Sacramento River.
Rio Vista SEE VISTA, PAGE 12
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City Hall: 650 Merchant St. Website: www.cityofvacaville.com City manager: Aaron Busch, 707-4495118, aaron.busch@cityofvacaville.com Mayor: Ron Rowlett. Elected in 2018. Term expires in 2022. Reach at ron. rowlett@cityofvacaville.com
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t’s a town with a diverse and growing business commu nity ranging from life-sci ence companies such as Genentech, Alza and Chiron to regionally known retail stores such as the factory outlet stores. Then there is the affordable housing, quality schools, a wide array of youth activities, and numerous com munity 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 opportuni ties, including the Vacaville Perform ing Arts Theatre and celebrations such as Fiesta Days and Merriment on Main at Christmastime.
The annual Dixon May Fair, which began in the late 1800s and is the longest continually running agricul ture fair in California, helps keep Dixon’s farming heritage alive.
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Vice Mayor: Jason Roberts. Elected in 2020. Term expires in 2024. Reach at jason.roberts@cityofvacaville.com Councilmember: Nolan Sullivan. Elected in 2018. Term expires in 2024. Reach at nolan.sullivan@cityofvacaville.com Councilmember: Gregory Ritchie II. Elected in 2020. Term expires in 2022. Reach at greg.ritchie@cityofvacaville.com Councilmember: Roy Stockton. Elected in 2020. Term expires in 2024. Reach at roy.stockton@cityofvacaville.com Councilmember: Michael Silva. Elected in 2020. Term expires in 2024. Reach at michael.silva@cityofvacaville.com Councilmember: Jeanette Wylie. Elected in 2020. Term expires in 2022. Reach atjeanette.wylie@cityofvacaville.com[AT ]Vacaville
t was going to be called Dicksonville after pioneer Thomas Dickson, who donated 10 acres of his prop erty for a railroad depot. But a merchandise shipment in 1872 mis spelled 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. Dixon was a simpler name, he is quoted as saying. 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.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, there’s hiking or picnicking in Lagoon Valley Park, strolling along the beauti ful 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.Cityleaders have voiced pride this year that Vacaville has turned the financial corner after nearly a decade of cuts and juggling shortfalls as the result of the 2008 national recession.
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Aerial view of Interstate 80 in Vacaville.
The Dixon Grillin and 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
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Vacaville offers diversity, growth
City Hall: 600 E. A St., 678-7000 Website: www.ci.dixon.ca.us City Manager: Jim Lindley. Reach at 707-678-7000, ext. 101, jlindley@ ci.dixon.ca.us Mayor: Steve Bird. Elected in 2016, term expires in 2024. Reach at sbird@ cityofdixon.us Vice mayor: Scott Pederson. District 1. Elected in 2014, term expires in 2022. Reach at spederson@cityofdixon.us City Councilman: Don Hendershot. District 4. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2024. Reach at dhendershot@ cityofdixon.us City Councilman: Kevin Johnson. District 3. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2024. Reach at kjohnson@cityofdixon.us City Councilman: Jim Ernest. District 2. Elected in 2018, term expires in 2022. Reach at jernest@cityofdixon.us GLANCEA ]Dixon
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The generally low crime and quality of life helped attract new busi nesses, Amazon chief among those. A number of small but prominent busi nesses also opened in Vacaville, like Dutch Bros., Rice Barn and others. Sprouts supermarket opened its doors in Vacaville,2018.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.Thecity’s rich history has seen it transformed from a small agricultural town into a thriving and progressive city; now a diverse population of 103,078 as of the July 1, 2022, update to the 2020 Whilecensus.thecity’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 com munity involvement. The city of Vacaville provides high-quality recreation programs for all ages and has continued to invest in state-of-the-art public recreation facil ities, including a new community pool with water slides and a diving well, ball fields, and a skateboard park.
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City Hall: 250 E. L St. 746-4200 Website: www.ci.benicia.ca.us City manager: Erik Upson. Reach at 707-746-4200, eupson@ci.benicia.ca.us Mayor: Steve Young. Elected in 2016, term expires in 2024. Reach at syoung@ ci.benicia.us Vice mayor: Tom Campbell. Elected in 1999, term expires in 2024. at tcampbell@ci.benicia.ca.usReach
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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. 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 The town’s residential and business districts are on its westside, 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 Ped dlers Fair to The Holy Ghost Parade 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.The town could have been the center of California politics when the state in 1853 declared Benicia as its capitalAARON ROSENBLATT/DAILY REPUBLIC Pedestrians walk along the Benicia Waterfront, Aug. 3.
Councilmember: Christina Strawbridge. Elected in 2018, term expires in 2022. Reach at cstrawbridge@ci.benicia.ca.us Councilmember: Lionel Largaespada. Elected in 2018, term expires in Reach at llargaespada@ci.benicia.ca.us2022. Councilmember: Trevor Macenski. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2024. Reach at tmacenski@ci.benicia.ca.us[ATAGLANCE
]Benicia SEE BENICIA, PAGE 18
The Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee and the Travis Community Consortium have most recently been active participants in efforts to ensure the base doesn’t suffer when its KC-10 Extender air tankers are retired and to see that Travis will get the new Boeing KC-46 Pegasus air tanker.
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Solano County has a 548-acre area zoned for agricultural ser vices next to Dixon. This area is to be home to processing plants and other businesses that help the farmingDixoneconomy.hasbecome more subur ban in recent decades, with subdi visions swelling its population of commuters who travel to Davis and the Sacramento area to work.
Travis was named as one of the bases slated to get the KC-46. A new three-bay hangar and other projects are being built to accommodate the new refueling jets. It is also estimated that approxi mately 100,264 military and civil service retirees live within 50 miles of theOfbase.these, more than 15,000 live in Solano County and spend about $298 million in the county.
12 | Solano Life 2022 | Sunday, August 28, 2022 DAILY REPUBLIC resources it needs. Travis and its East Coast counter part, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lake hurst, 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. 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 after math of the attack on Pearl Harbor. It soon transformed into the major jumpoff 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 opera tions 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.Thisamount includes spending on service members’ health care, on-base construction and facilities mainte nance, payrolls and services contracts.
Travis Air Force Base holds a work force of 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.Travishas 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 theThatstate. has included the Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee and the Travis Community Consor tium, both of which have supported the base with events for its airmen and lobbied for it on issues such as base con struction and getting new missions.
David Grant works with the Depart ment of Veterans Affairs, which has co-located a growing number of ser vices to care for an estimated 377,000 veterans in the region.
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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.
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Fairfield and Lodi, about 20 minutes away on Highway 12, are the larger nearby cities. Stock ton 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. money for a variety of organiza tions and groups in the area includ ing 4-H, veterans, schools, FFA, churches, and sports organizations.
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Dixon was born in 1851 when pioneer Elijah Silvey founded the town of Silveyville, which was located a few miles from present-day Dixon. He 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. But the Central Pacific railroad came through in 1868 several miles away and Silveyville died. A new town sprung up along the railroad tracks, with people moving many of the Silveyville buildings there on rollers.Ina twist of irony, one of the few buildings to survive from Sil veyville 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 followed set brick or tin as the building material of choice.
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October,” the chamber notes. The Rio Vista Bass Derby & Festival marks its 74th year in October 2022.The Rio Vista Airport on the outskirts of town makes flying in for a day of business, lunch or just to explore the area easily accessible, adds the chamber.Thecommunity is also home to “world-class” 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 town is home to a number of highly popular events, including the family fun weekend Bass Derby and Festival. The city offers shopping downtown, several restaurants, and the Rio Vista Museum on 16 N. Front Street where visitors can learn more about the Rio Vista and Delta history. Rio Vista is trying to stay ahead of the pace by upgrading the town’s infrastructure and modern izing downtown. The community is counting on its location to continue growing, as Rio Vista did during the days when being next to the Sacra mento River allowed the town to capitalize on trade between San Francisco and Sacramento.
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The city, which was incorpo rated in 1878, has 18,974 residents as of the July 1, 2021, update to the 2020 census, of which 41.3% are Hispanic of any race. Of the non-Hispanic population, 49.1% are white, 2.1% Black, 4.3% Asian, 7.4% two or more races and the remain der Pacific Islander and other categories.Themedian household income in $79,465, which is higher than the statewide average, while the median single-family home price is lower than average statewide.
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8 Established: June 3, 1943 Size: 6,383 acres and 1,790 buildings Workforce: Approximately 7,400 active-duty Air Force personnel;
City Hall: 555 Santa Clara St., 707-648-4527 Website: www.ci.vallejo.ca.us City manager: Anne Cardwell, interim. Reach at 707-648-4576, city.manager@ cityofvallejo.net Mayor: Robert H. McConnell. Elected in 2011, term expires in 2024. Reach at robert. mcconnell@cityofvallejo.net Vice mayor: Rozzana Verder-Aliga. District 1. Elected in 2013, term expires in 2024. Reach at cityofvallejo.netrozzano.verder-aliga@ Councilmmember: Hakeem Brown. At-large, resides in District 5. Appointed in 2018, term expires in 2022. Reach at hakeem.brown@cityofvallejo.net Councilmember: Pippin Dew. At-large, resides in District 1. Elected in 2013, term expires in 2022. Reach at dew-costa@cityofvallejo.netpippin. Councilmember: Mina Diaz. District 3. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2024. Reach at mina.diaz@cityofvallejo.net Councilmember: Katy Miessner. At-large. resides in District 4. Elected in 2013, term expires in 2022. Reach at katy.miessner@ cityofvallejo.net Councilmember: Cristina Arriola. District 6. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2024. Reach at tina.arriola@cityofvallejo.net[ATAug. 11.
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ix Flags Discovery Kingdom may be its best known landmark, but the largest city in Solano County also has been home to the Mare Island Naval Shipyard and twice served as the state capital. 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 shipyard closed officially on April 1, 1996. Less than a decade earlier, about 10,000 people worked there and it was the second largest Navy yard in the UnitedMareStates.Island was included in 1993 on the Base Realignment and Closure Commission’s list. President Bill Clinton approved the recommendation and Congress accepted it. Vallejo is home to Six Flags, with its roller coasters and animal shows, and the Solano County fairgrounds. Century-old Victorian houses and educational institutions, including Touro University California and the California Maritime Academy, are also in theVallejocity. is also a commuting point, with the Vallejo ferry providing daily service to San Francisco from a termi nal on the city’s waterfront. The town was founded in 1851 and named after Gen. Mariano Vallejo. It served as the state capital twice in the 1850s, eventually Sacramento became theThecapital.excellent Mare Island Strait led the Navy in 1852 to buy land for Mare Island Naval Shipyard. The first com mander was David Glasgow Farragut, Open 7 Days A W eek 395-A E. Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville
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3rd District: Jim Spering, 675 Texas St., Suite 6500, Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-6136. Term expires January 2023. First elected 2006. Email: spering.asp.www.co.solano.ca.us/depts/bos/members/solanocounty.com.jpspering@Website: 4th District: John Vasquez, 675 Texas St., Suite 6500, Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-6129. Term expires January 2023. First elected 2002. Email: vasquez.asp.www.co.solano.ca.us/depts/bos/members/solanocounty.com.jmvasquez@Website:
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1st District: Erin Hannigan, 675 Texas St., Suite 6500, Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-6662. Term expires January 2025. First elected 2012. Email: www.co.solano.ca.us/depts/bos/members/solanocounty.com.ehannigan@Website:
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Fairfield is the county seat despite being the youngest of all the cities. Benicia was the county seat until 1858. The county government has a five-member Board of Supervisors who are elected by district for fouryear terms of office.
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olano County keeps on ticking through whatever life throws at Groundwaterit. manage ment, the Delta, regional issues such as transportation and housing and the pressures created by federal and state decisions are all pushing on the 172-year-old county and its seven cities – the oldest of which is Benicia. The county has a variety of person alities, often split between the coastal cities to the south and the more val ley-like persona to the north. It is both a Delta and boasts a healthy expanse of agricultural lands and designed natural open Agriculturespaces.continues to be an important part of the county, both in terms of the $407.64 million economy it generates, and the historical-cul tural connection as the present grips onto its past. The blooming wine and beer industries, and agriculture tourism are changing the county from a primary farm-centered swath of Cali fornia to a more tourist-friendly venture.Solano covers 909.4 square miles, including 84.2 square miles of water area and 675.4 square miles of rural land area. It is also home to Travis Air ForceSolanoBase.County had a total popula tion of 451,716 as of July 1, 2021. The population is divided almost evenly by gender, with 49.8% female and about 50%Themale.largest city continues to be Vallejo with 124,886. It was incorpo rated in 1868. Following Vallejo are Fairfield (1903) with 119,705 resi dents; Vacaville (1892) with 103,078; Suisun City (1868) with 29,165; Benicia with 26,819; Dixon (1878) with 18,974; and Rio Vista (1893) with 10,005Theresidents.medianage is 38.9, according to 2020 census information. The county’s population, however, is getting older, with 16.9% of residents over the age of 64, according to 2020 census information. That com pares to 9.5% in that age group in 2000, 8.2% in 1990, 7.5% in 1980, 6.7% in 1970, 5.9% in 1960 and 4.9% in 1950.
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It passed its first billion-dollar budget in June 2017, and backed that up with a similar fiscal blueprint in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. Solano ranks 21st among the 58 counties in the state for population, with a birth rate of 66.1 per 1,000 female residents ages 15 to 44, according to the most recent informa tion. The death rate is 725 per every 100,000Thereresidents.areabout 1,900 miles of roads and highways, the county reports, of which the county maintains 585.5Themiles.county also has 92 bridges.
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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 biogra phy of clipper ship captain and Fair field founder Robert Waterman. J. Clifton Toney bought the newspa per in 1949 and sold it to Dean McNaughton in 1960. The McNaugh ton family has been involved in the newspaper business since the 1920s. Under Dean McNaughton’s guid ance, the Solano Republican’s reader ship 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.Ithassince served as the window 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 con sumers 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.
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One of Solano County’s oldest news papers 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, high-tech 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 Thepresident.Solano Press was created in 1862 in Suisun City. Seven years later, the Herald and the Press were consoli dated and renamed the Solano Republican.TheSolano County Herald moved from Benicia to Suisun City in 1858 and started printing in Suisun City in 1862. These newspapers con solidated into the Solano Republican not long after.
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“Another differentiator that has set us apart is the fact that we provide our clients access to one of the most com prehensive 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 tech nology 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 Fair field, Suisun City and Travis Air Force Base; to Vacaville, Dixon and Winters; to Rio Vista and back to Suisun Valley and Green Valley. The Daily Republic went to publish ing its print edition four days a week over the past few 0f 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.
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he climate in Solano County has a little some thing 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 theThewind.perfect place to live in Solano County, as far as the weather is con cerned, 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 Vacav ille and Dixon. The Solano County Climate Action Plan specifically mentions the influ ence of the wind, stating, “Solano County has some of the strongest inland winds in California.”
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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’sAccordinginfluence.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. PAGE 16
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Veteran Services Director: Ted Puntillo, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-6590. Website: default.asp.www.co.solano.ca.us/depts/veterans/
FROM PAGE 11 Solano Wind Facility are evidence the wind is a constant aspect of Solano’s weather. Even businesses like Fair field’s Anheuser-Busch plant have taken note, installing wind turbines that gen erate as much as 15% of the facility’s annual energy, according to the Climate Action Plan.
FROM PAGE 13 after deciding it was dissatisfied with Vallejo in that role. Lawmakers took over the Benicia City Hall, with its Doric columns and appearance of a GreekThetemple.stateLegislature 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.Anotherhistorical site is the Benicia Arsenal, built in 1849 as an ordinance supply depot. William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant spent time there prior to going on to Civil War fame. Sherman became an admirer of the“Thattown. Benicia has the best natural site for a commercial city, I am satisfied and had half the money and half the labor since bestowed upon San Francisco been expended at Benicia, we should have at this day a city of palaces along the Carquinez Strait,” he wrote in hisThememoir.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 at the arsenal at the arsenal. Benicia was almost economically shattered in the 1960s when the arsenal closed, removing its economic founda tion. However, re-creation 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.
Chief Probation Officer: Christopher Hansen, 475 Union Ave., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-7600. Website: probation/default.asp.www.co.solano.ca.us/depts/ Director of Child Support Services: Pamela Posehn, 435 Executive Court North, Fairfield, 94534. Phone: 866-901-3212. Website: co.solano.ca.us/depts/dcss/default.asp.www. Director of Cooperative Extension: Morgan Doran, 501 Texas St., 94533. Phone: 784-1317. Website: default.asp.www.co.solano.ca.us/depts/coopext/ County Administrator: William F. Emlen, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-6100. Website: county_admin/default.asphttps://www.solanocounty.com/depts/ County Counsel: Bernadette Curry, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-6140. mission_statement.asp.www.co.solano.ca.us/depts/county_counsel/Website: General Services Director: Megan M. Greve, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-7900. Website: genserv/mission.aspwww.solanocounty.com/depts/ Health and Social Services Director: Gerald Huber, 275 Beck Ave., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-8400. Website: www.co.solano.ca.us/depts/ hss/default.asp. Human Resources Director: Kimberly Williams, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-6170. Website: www.co.solano.ca.us/depts/hr/default. asp. Library Services Director: Suzanne Olawski, 1150 Kentucky St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-1500. Website: www.solanolibrary.com. Public Defender: Elena D’Agustino, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-6700. asp.www.co.solano.ca.us/depts/pubdefender/home.Website: Registrar of Voters: Tim Flanagan, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-6675. www.co.solano.ca.us/depts/rov/default.asp.Website: Resources Management Director: Terry Schmidtbauer, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-6765. Website: www.co.solano.ca.us/ depts/rm/default.asp.
Auditor-Controller: Phyllis Taynton, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-6280. Term expires January 2023. First elected 2018. Website: default.asp.www.co.solano.ca.us/depts/auditor/ District Attorney: Krishna Abrams, 675 Texas St., Suite 4500, Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-6800. Term expires January 2023. First elected 2014. Website: www.co.solano.ca.us/ depts/da.
Sheriff/Coroner: Tom Ferrera, 530 Union Ave., Suite 100, Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 421-7000. Term expires January 2023. Appointed 2012, first elected 2014. Website: depts/sheriff/default.asp.www.co.solano.ca.us/
Officials FROM PAGE 14 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 institu tions such as Touro University and residential subdivisions. Loss of revenue from the closed shipyard and slow redevelopment forced Vallejo to declare bank ruptcy in 2008, becoming the largest city in the state to do so. The city emerged from bankruptcy in 2011.Artisan businesses and an infu sion of film and tech companies promise to once again make Mare Island a vibrant economic engine for VallejoVallejo. also has plans to rede velop 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 124,886 as of the July 1, 2021, update to the 2020 census. Its popu lation is 23.2% white, 27.5% His panic, 24.5% Asian, 18.5% Black, 0.5% American Indian and 9.1% two or more races. The median house hold income is $73,869.
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Tax Collector/County Clerk/Treasurer: Charles Lomeli, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Term expires January 2023. First elected 1998. Email address for all divisions: ttccc@solanocounty. com. County Clerk Division: Phone: 784-7510, website: county_clerk/info.aspwww.solanocounty.com/depts/ttcc/ Tax Collection Division: Phone: 784-7485, website: default.aspwww.solanocounty.com/depts/ttcc/ Treasury Division: Phone: 784-6295, www.solanocounty.com/depts/ttcc/default.aspwebsite: Appointed officials Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer Weights and Measures: Ed King, 2543 Cordelia Road, Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-1310. default.asp.www.solanocounty.com/depts/agriculture/Website:
Benicia boasts a population of 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.
Assessor-Recorder: Marc Tonnesen, 675 Texas St., Fairfield, 94533. Phone: 784-6210. Term expires January 2023. Appointed 2005, first elected 2006. Website: www.co.solano.ca.us/ depts/ar/home.asp.
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 tast ings, arts and crafts marketplace, delec table 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.
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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: 1001 Fair grounds Drive, Vallejo. An amusement park with rides, shows and animals. Info: www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom.707-634-6722, Outdoor activities
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 a former naval ammunition depot. Temporarily closed due to fire damage. Info: 707-249-9633, mare_island_preserve.about_vallejo/mare_island/vallejoca.hosted.civiclive.com/our_city/https:// Rockville Hills Regional Park: 2149 Rockville Road. Fairfield owns this 633-acre park with hiking trails. Info: 707-428-7614, open-space-661?locale=en.public-works/rockville-hills-regional-park-fairfield.ca.gov/government/city-departments/https://www.
Rush Ranch Open Space: 2 miles south of Suisun City on Grizzly Island Road. About 2,070 acres of open space in hills and wetlands with hiking trails. Info: Solano Land Trust, 707-432-0152, protected-lands/rush-ranch.https://solanolandtrust.org/ Tasting
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Grizzly Island Wildlife Area: 2548 Grizzly Island Road, Suisun Marsh. Fishing, hunting and hiking opportunities are available. Info: Grizzly-Island.www.wildlife.ca.gov/Lands/Places-to-Visit/707-425-3828, Lagoon Valley/Pena 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, vacaville.com/directory/lagoon-valley-park.www.visit
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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. homepage.asp.solanocounty.com/depts/rm/countypark/
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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 andIt’smore.recommended you check with each venue before visiting to determine days and hours of operations. Many things were canceled or rescheduled with the Covid-19 outbreak.Hereare some of the area’s leading attractions:
Benicia Holy Ghost Society Hall: 140 W. J St., Benicia. www.beniciaholyghost.org Downtown Theatre: 1035 Texas St. Fairfield. www.downtowntheatre.com Empress Theatre: 330 Virginia St., Vallejo. www.empresstheatre.org Harbor Arts Center: 720 Main St., Suisun City. www.suisunharbortheater.org Missouri Street Theatre: 1125 Missouri St., Suite. Fairfield. www.missouristreet theater.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
DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF M 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.Solano County movie theaters are: Brenden Vacaville 16: 531 Davis St., Vacaville. Info: www.brendentheatres.com/vacaville.707-469-0180, Century 14: Gateway Plaza Center, 109 Plaza Drive, Vallejo. Info: www.cinemark.com.707-553-1205, Edwards Fairfield Stadium 16: Solano Town Center mall, 1549 Gateway Blvd., Fairfield. Info: 800-326-3264, www.regmovies.com. The Empress Theatre: 330 Virginia St., Vallejo. Shows movies as part of their film club and other events. www.empresstheatre.org.Info:
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Bay Area Stage Productions: 707-649-1053, www.bayareastage.org
Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Info: 707-4348222, www.sepayoliveoil.com. Slanted Tree Kitchen & Taproom: 251 Pittman Road, Suite E, Fairfield. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Info: www.slantedtree.net. Suisun Valley Filling Station & Visitor Center: 2529 Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-863-1555, www.suisunvalleyfillingstation.com. True Symmetry Brewing Company: 315 Marina Center, Suisun City. Open 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Info: www.truesymme try.beer. Wine tastings BackRoad Vines at Village 360: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 4949 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. 707-759-0185, https://backroadvines.com. Blacksmith Cellars: 4495 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. Info: 510-917-0537, www.blacksmithcellars.com. Blue Victorian Winery: 5071 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-422-8025, www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com. Caymus-Suisun Winery: 4991 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-286-1776, wine.com/come-visit/caymus-suisun/.https://www.wagnerfamilyof GV Cellars: 1635 Mason Road, Fairfield. 707-8642089, www.gvcellars.com. King Andrews Vineyard: 2546 Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-425-9076, http://kingandrewsvineyards. com. Mangels Vineyards: 4529 Suisun Valley Road, Fair field. www.mangelsvineyards.com. Rock Creek: 4610 Green Valley Road, Fairfield. 707-8642471, rockcreekvineyard.com. Sonoma Harvest Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Room: 770 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield. 707-389-4815, www. tastesonomaharvest.com. Suisun Creek Winery: 2350 Morrison Lane, Fairfield. 805-704-2822. www.suisuncreekwinery.com. Suisun Valley Wine Cooperative: 4495 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. 707-864-3135, www.svwinecoop.com. Sunset Cellars: 4495 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. Info: 415-566-2910. sunsetcellars.com. Tenbrink Vineyards: 4185 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield. 707-480-7334, www.tenbrinkvineyards.com. Tolenas Winery: 4185 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield. 707-372-1434. www.tolenaswinery.com. Vezer Family Vineyard: Mankas Corner Winery, 2522 Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield. 707-429-3958, www. vezerfamilyvineyard.com. Village 360: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 4949 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, 707-863-0646, https://village-360.com. Wooden Valley Winery: 4756 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. 707-864-0730, www.woodenvalley.com. For more on Suisun Valley, visit www.suisunvalley.com. Tours Jelly Belly: 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. Tours available of the famous candy factory. Info: 707-399-2390, www. jellybelly.com. Lucky Ones Ranch: Public and private tours to meet animals who were neglected, abused or no longer wanted in rural Vacaville. www.luckyonesranch.org. Menagerie Hill Ranch: Private tours by appointment only to see, feed and meet alpacas in rural Vacaville. www. menageriehillranch.com.
Movie theaters offer screens to see films
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Solano Symphony: www.solanosymphony. org Solano Winds: www.solanowinds.org707-425-1172, Solano Youth Theatre/Young Artists Conservatory of Music: www.youngartistsconservatory.org707-451-7200, Starbound Theatre: www.starboundtheatre.com707-416-8990, Vacaville Jazz Society: 707-452-1351,
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Sonya Wright as Amina rehearses a scene from “No Room” at the Harbor Theatre in Suisun City, Dec. 4, 2019. www.vacajazzsociety.org Vallejo Choral Society: 707-751-0420, www.vallejochoral.org Vallejo Shakespeare in the Park: 510-872-8539, www.vallejoshakespeare.org Vallejo Symphony Orchestra: 707-643-4441, www.vallejosymphony.org Verismo Opera: www.verismoopera.org707-864-5508, Live theater venues
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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
J&S Center for the Performing Arts: 707-449-1200, www.jandsperformingarts. com Mira Theatre Guild: 415-328-4833, Mira-Theatre-Guild-175864401960www.facebook.com/ On the Fringe Visual and Performing Arts: http://onthefringevapa.org
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Live theater groups, musical entertainment
Venues host live music, theater performances
The Edwards Cinema in Fairfield.
Benicia Old Town Theater Group: 707-746-1269, theatregroup.comwww.beniciaoldtown Gaslights Theatrical Company: 707-6283737, www.vacavillegaslighters.com
Benicia Historical Museum: 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, 2060 Camel Road. 707-745-5435, www.beniciahistoricalmuseum. org.
Arts Benicia Gallery: 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, during exhibitions, 991 Tyler St., Suite 114, Benicia. 707-747-0131, www. artsbenicia.org.
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, 115 W. G St. 707-745-3385, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=475. Benicia Fire Museum: 1 to 4 p.m. the first three Sundays of each month, 900 E. Second St. 707-745-1688, www.beniciafiremuseum.org.
El Comalito Collective: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 302 Georgia St., Vallejo. 707-278-4002, www.elcomalitocollective.com. Gallery 621: Noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, noon to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 309 First St., Benicia. 746-6211, www.gallery621.com. Georgia Galleria: 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 419 Georgia St., Suite 115, Vallejo. 707-816-1187. facebook.com/womenandminorityartistart.www.
Mare Island Historic Park Foundation: Hours vary. Please call., 1100 Railroad Ave., Mare Island, Vallejo. 707-280-5742, www.mihpf.org.
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 Heritage Center: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 461 Burgan Blvd. (Building 80), Travis Air Force Base. Call before arriving. 707-424-5833, www.travisheritagecenter.org. Vacaville Art Gallery: Noon to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, 718 E. Monte Vista Ave. 707-448-8712, www.vacavilleart gallery.org. Vacaville Museum: 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday through 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 5 p.m, daily, 4949 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, www.fvaa-arts.org/village-360-gallery.707-863-0646, Western Railway Museum: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursdays summer hours, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 5848 Highway 12, Suisun City. 707-374-2978, www.wrm.org.
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Pena Adobe/Mowers Goheen Museum: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. first Saturday of the month, 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. 707-374-5169, riovistamuseum.com. Rowland Freedom Center: Nut Tree Airport, 300 County Airport Road, Suite C4, Vacaville. 707-449-3402.
Solano Community College Dorothy Herger Gallery: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday by appointment, 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Room 1304, Fairfield. www.solano. edu/liberal_arts/herger. Solano History Exploration Center: Noon to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 718 Main St., Suisun City. www.solanohistorycenter.org.
Jelly Belly Museum: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except holidays. One 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.
SUSAN HILAND/DAILY REPUBLIC FILE The American Armory Museum’s Demo Days allowed visitors a chance to see the ever-growing collection of military paraphernalia, April 9.
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DAILY STAFF W 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, uh, kettle corn. Some are available year-round while others open in the spring and wrap up their seasons in theThefall.freshness and variety of what farmers markets can offer just cannot be beat.
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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 theSolanopresent.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.
O ne of the primary influ ences for choosing a place to live, particu larly for families with young children, is the quality of education available. As far as Solano County is con cerned, 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 implement ing transitional kindergarten pro grams, which is a lengthier kindergarten day aimed at expand ing the fundamental skills that can be taught to students in a kindergar tenTheirsetting.efforts are earning state wide recognition. For example, six Solano County schools earned the state’s Gold Ribbon award for 20162017, 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 layoff teachers just starting out in their careers.
Produce stands
While the Covid-19 pandemic has changed many things, farmers markets are still here, just operating a little differently. Face cover ings are required to attend one of the markets and many offer curbside pickup.
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: 4300 Russell Road, Fairfield. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, May to October. Saechao Family Farm: 2707 Rockville Road, Suisun Valley. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, through fall. Info: 707-422-6357. Vacaville Fruit Co. Inc.: 2055 Cessna Drive, Suite 200. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. 707-448-5292. Info: www.vacavillefruit.com.
Farmers markets offer local, fresh food choices
Dixon Fruit Market: 7808 Batavia Road. 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Sunday year-round. 707-678-4211. Info: www.dixonfruit.com.
Seniors walk to their seats during the Rodriguez High School Graduation Ceremony in Fairfield, June 10.
Fairfield Farmers Market Thursdays on the Green: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, April to October. Info.: www.pcfma.org/fairfield Vacaville Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, May through October. Andrews Park Creekwalk. Info.: www.vacavillefarmersmarket.com/.
Cal Yee Farms: 5158 Clayton Road, Fairfield. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday0 year-round. 1-800-225-9337. Info: www.calyeefarm.com.
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Larry’s Produce: 4606 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, beginning in June. Info: www.larrysproduce.com. Olive Tree Farm and Market: 7335 Oday Road, Vacaville. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during summer months. Info: 707-678-5550.
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Farmers markets
Vallejo Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, year-round. 400 block of Georgia Street. Info.: https://www.pcfma.org/vallejo Benicia’s Certified Farmers Market: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays April through October. First Street between B and D streets. Info.: www.beniciamainstreet.org.
Principal: Dave Marianno 800 students Laurel Creek Elementary 2900 Gulf Drive, Fairfield www.fsusd.org/LaurelCreek707-421-4291
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Principal: John McMorris 2,400 students Fairfield High School 205 E. Atlantic Ave., Fairfield www.fsusd.org/fairfield707-438-3000
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Website: www.dixonusd.org
Principal: Jas Bains Wright 326 students Sullivan ImmersionLanguageAcademy 2195 Union Ave., Fairfield org/Page/17913https://www.fsusd.707-590-9839
Principal: Stephanie Marquez 1,186 students Maine Prairie Continuation High School 305 E. C mphs.dixonusd.org707-693-6340St.
Phone: 707-399-5009
Member: Judi Honeychurch. Elected in 2011, term expires 2024. Reach at judih@fsusd.org.
David A. Weir K-8 Preparatory Academy 1975 Pennsylvania Ave., www.fsusd.org/weir707-399-3300Fairfield
Dan O. Root II Elementary 820 Harrier Drive, Suisun City www.fsusd.org/root707-421-4240
Principal: Julie Reece 765 students Oakbrook Academy of the Arts 700 Oakbrook Drive, Fairfield www.fsusd.org/oakbrook707-863-7930
Principal: Justine Turner 435 students Rolling Hills Elementary 2025 Fieldcrest Ave., Fairfield www.fsusd.org/rollinghills707-399-9566
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Principal: Larissa Sherrod 622 students
Principal: Ashley Kelley Opens August 2022 Tolenas Elementary 4500 Tolenas Road, Fairfield www.fsusd.org/tolenas707-421-4350
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Principal: Megan Thole 680 Students
Principal: Mirel Rivera 972 students Cleo Gordon Elementary 1950 Dover Ave., Fairfield www.fsusd.org/gordon707-421-4125
Principal: Cathy Chan 525 students Suisun Valley K-8 School 4985 Lambert Road, Fairfield www.fsusd.org/suisunvalley707-421-4338
Vice president: David C. Isom. Appointed 2010, elected 2012, term expires in 2022. Reach at davidi@fsusd.org.
Principal: Dan Bledsoe 565 Students Dixon High School 555 College schoolinsites.comwww.dixonhigh.ca.ddh.707-693-6330Way
Principal: Kristen Cherry 852 students Public Safety Academy 230 Atlantic Ave., Fairfield www.fsusd.org/fspsa707-421-3933
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SCHOOL President:BOARD Caitlin O’Halloran. Elected in 2009, term expires 2022. Reach at cait lin.o’halloran@dixonusd.org.
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Clerk: Melissa Maseda. Elected in 2016, term expires in 2024. Reach at melissa.maseda@ dixonusd.org.
Principal: Jodie Phan 662 students
Principal: Lisa Davis 758 students Crystal Middle School 400 Whispering Bay Lane, Suisun www.fsusd.org/crystal707-435-5800City
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Principal: Holly Whitworth 927 students
Website: www.fsusd.org
Principal: Tori Peterson 620 students CA Jacobs Intermediate 200 N. Lincoln St. ca.ddm.schoolinsites.comwww.cajacobsmiddle.707-693-6350
Member: Helen Tilley, Elected 2020, term expires in 2024. Reach at HelenT@fsusd.org
Principal: Rayito Farris 500 students
Phone: 707-678-5582
Vice president: Jewel Fink. Elected in 2018, term expires in 2022. Reach at jewel.fink@ dixonusd.org.
Clerk: Craig Wilson. Elected in 2018, term expires 2022. Reach at craigw@fsusd.org.
Superintendent: Brian Dolan, 707-693-6300, ext. 8031, bdolano@dixonusd.org.
Principal: Yvette Ramos 95 students SchoolFairfield-SuisunDistrict Anna Kyle Elementary 1600 Kidder Ave., Fairfield www.fsusd.org/kyle707-421-4105 Lopez students B. School Hills
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Gretchen Higgins Elementary 1525 Pembroke Way ca.dce.schoolinsites.comwww.gretchenhiggins.707-678-6271
Member: David Bowen. Elected in 2016, term expires in 2024. Reach a david.bowen@ dixonusd.org
Member: Ana Petero, Elected in 2020, term expires 2024. Reach at anapetero@fsusd.org
Crescent Elementary 1001 Anderson Drive, Suisun www.fsusd.org/crescent707-435-2771City
Assistant Principal: Jason Fischer Armijo High School 824 Washington St., Fairfield www.fsusd.org/armijo707-438-3378
Member: Lloyd McCabe, Elected in 2016, term expires in 2022. Reach at Lloyd. McCabe@dixonusd.org
Principal: George Porter 600 students H. Glenn Richardson Educational Complex 1069 www.fsusd.org/richardson707-420-2300Drive,MeadowlarkFairfield
Principal: John McMorris K.I. Jones Elementary 2001 Winston Drive, Fairfield www.fsusd.org/jones707-421-4195
Principal: Todd Bennett 820 students Nelda Mundy Elementary 570 Vintage Valley Drive, www.fsusd.org/mundy707-421-4291Fairfield
Superintendent: Kris Corey, 707-399-5009, krisc@fsusd.org.
Principal: 486 studentsMcCammonShawntel Tremont Elementary 355 Pleasant Run Drive https://tremont.dixonusd.org707-678-6320
Principal: Jay Dowd 923 students Grange Middle School 1975 Blossom Ave., Fairfield www.fsusd.org/grange707-421-4175
Principal: Danny Gentry 682 students Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning 1901 Woolner Ave., Fairfield www.fsusd.org/sheldon707-421-4150
Gale Wilson K-8
Green Valley Middle School 1350 Gold Hill Road, Fairfield www.fsusd.org/greenvalley707-848-7000
SCHOOL President:BOARDBethany Smith. Elected in 2016, term expires in 2024. Reach at bethanysm@ fsusd.org.
Children from Travis School District elementary the anniversary of event at Travis Base, Sept. www.fsusd.org/wilson707-421-4225
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Principal: Ann Marie Neubert 644 students
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DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF C entral and eastern Solano County school districts and contact information: Dixon School District
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olano County has many public schools. numbersenrollmentThevary depending and are rough estimates.Publicschools throughout Solano County include: Dixon DistrictSchool Linford L. Anderson Elementary 415 E. C https://anderson.dixonusd.org707-693-6360St.
Principal: Vickie Johnson Fairview Elementary 830 First St., www.fsusd.org/fairview707-421-4165Fairfield
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Principal: Lisa Lewis 540 students Suisun Elementary 725 Golden Eye Way, Suisun www.fsusd.org/suisun707-421-4210City
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Principal: Alison Guernsey 504 students Dover Academy of International Studies 205 E. Atlantic Ave., Fairfield www.fsusd.org/dover707-438-3067
Cordelia Hills Elementary 4770 Canyon Hills Drive, www.fsusd.org/Cordeliahills707-864-1905Fairfield
Member: Jonathan Richardson. Appointed 2014, term expires in 2022. Reach at jonathanri@fsusd.org.
Principal: Samantha Chizauskie 865 students Fairmont Charter Elementary 1355 Marshall Road https://fairmont.schoolloop.com/707-453-6240
Fairfield-Suisun Adult School 900 Travis Blvd., Fairfield www.fsusd.org/fsas707-421-4155
Principal: Marcy Rossi Rio Vista High School 410 S. Fourth St., Rio Vista rdusd-ca.schoolloop.com707-374-6336
Principal: K. Andrews 759 students
Principal: Saundra Rushford 570 students Travis Elementary 100 Hickam Ave., Travis Air Force TravisElementarywww.travisusd.org/707-437-2070Base
Principal: Janelle Preston 14 students Travis Education Center 2775 DeRonde Drive, Fairfield Default.aspx?PageID=235www.travisusd.org/site/707-437-8265
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Principal: Derek Wickliff 574 students Browns Valley Elementary 333 Wrentham Drive schoolloop.comhttps://brownsvalley.707-453-6205
Principal: Jennifer Austin 283 students Edwin Markham Elementary 101 Markham Ave. https://markham.schoolloop.com/707-453-6230
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Principal: Kristin Shields 1,548 students
Principal: Tanya LaBass 449 students Foxboro Elementary 600 Morning Glory Drive, Vacaville www.travisusd.org/Domain/10707-447-7883
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Principal: Janelle Preston 86 students Vanden High School 2951 Markeley Lane, Fairfield www.travisusd.org/vanden707-437-7333
Principal: Jessica Reed 792 students Cooper Elementary 750 Christine https://cooper.vacavilleusd.org/707-453-6210Drive
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Principal: Greg Moffitt 609 students Hemlock Elementary 400 Hemlock https://hemlock.vacavilleusd.org/707-453-6245St.
Vacaville School District Alamo Elementary 500 S. Orchard Ave. https://alamo.schoolloop.com/707-453-6200
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Sem Yeto Continuation High - Satellite 824 Washington St., Fairfield www.fsusd.org/semyetohs707-421-4271
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Principal: Brian Howard 883 students
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Matt Garcia Career and College Academy 230 Atlantic Ave., Fairfield www.fsusd.org/garcia707-421-4200
Golden West Middle School 2651 DeRonde Drive, Fairfield www.travisusd.org/goldenwest707-437-8240
Jim Stever was born Fairfield has been since 1978. Darla was born in Vallejo and has been selling real estate since 1989. They know Solano County and strive to meet the specialized needs of each client, using the highest ethical standards. Jim and Darla are both Past Presidents of the Solano County Association of REALTORS. They were voted one of the top ten real estate agencies and Brokers for the past 25 years!
Angelo Rodriguez High School 5000 Red Top Road, Fairfield www.fsusd.org/rodriguez707-863-7950
Scandia Elementary 100 Broadway, Travis Air Force www.travisusd.org/Domain/11707-437-4691Base
Principal: Nikki Pitcher Independent Study 205 E. Atlantic Ave., Fairfield www.fsusd.org707-421-4271
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Principal: Kristen Cherry 2,203 students
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Administrator-in-charge: Marcy Rossi Wind River (Adult) School 525 S. Second St., Rio Vista 707-374-1730
Principal: Victoria Turk River Delta (Alternative)High/ElementarySchool 525 S. Second St., Rio Vista rdusd-ca.schoolloop.com707-374-1730
D.H. White Elementary School 500 Elm Way, Rio Vista rdusd-ca.schoolloop.com707-374-5335
Principal: Amye Scott 772 students Orchard Elementary 805 N. Orchard Ave. https://orchard.vacavilleusd.org/707-453-6255
Principal: Traci White 955 students
Principal: Shannon Feins 544 students
Travis Community Day School 2785 DeRonde Drive, Fairfield www.travisusd.org/domain/132707-437-8265
Principal: Susan Nader 544 students Center Elementary 3101 Markeley Lane, Fairfield www.travisusd.org/center707-437-4621
Sem Yeto Continuation High School 205 E. Alaska Ave., Fairfield 231www.fsusd.org/semyetohs707-421-4271students
Cambridge Elementary 100 Cambridge Drive, Vacaville www.travisusd.org/cambridge707-446-9494
1,691 students
Jean Callison Elementary 6261 Vanden https://callison.schoolloop.com/707-453-6250Road
Principal: Juan Carlos Alvarado Riverview Middle School 525 S. Second St., Rio Vista rdusd-ca.schoolloop.com707-374-2345
Travis DistrictSchool
Member: Randall Jelly. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2024. Reach at rjelly@ rdusd.org. Travis DistrictSchool Phone: 707-437-4604 Website: www.travisusd.org Superintendent: Pam Conklin, 707-437-4604, ext: 1210, pconklin@ travisusd.org.
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy 100 McClellan Street vacavilleusd.org/https://buckingham.707-453-7300
Website: www.riverdelta.org
Principal: Cicely Rodda 666 students Kairos Public School Vacaville Academy 129 Elm schools.orgwww.kairospublic707-453-7234St.
Principal: Jared Austin 465 students Willis Jepson Middle School 580 Elder schoolloop.com/https://jepson.707-453-6280St.
SCHOOL President:BOARD Janet Jackson Forbes. Elected in 2018, term expires in 2022. Reach jjacksonforbes@travisusd.org.at Vice president: Manveer Sandhu. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2024. Reach msandhu@travisusd.org.at Clerk: Meghan Thompson. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2024. Reach at mthompson@travisusd.org.
Principal: Adam Rich 1,687 students Muzetta Thrower Adult Education Center 188 - B Bella Vista Road vacavilleusd.org/https://adulted.707-453-6018
Member: Shelley Dally. Appointed in term2013,expires in 2022. Reach at sdally@ bacavilleusd.org. Member: Kelly Welsh. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2024. Reach KellyWelsh@vacavilleusd.orgat Member: Santiago Serrato. Appointed in 2020, term expires in 2024. Reach at SantiagoSerrato@vacavilleusd.org
Superintendent: Katherine Wright, 707-374-1711, katherinewright@gmail. com.
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.
Principal: Colleen Moe 903 students
Find a school: A child’s school is typi cally determined by where his or her family parents have questions, they can call the district to make certain they have selected the proper one.
K indergarten is a time of transi tion 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 Hereneeded.isalist of suggestions for getting
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Principal: Samantha 465Workingstudents Vacaville High School 100 W. Monte Vista Ave. schoolloop.com/https://vhs.707-453-6011
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Member: Ritta DeAnda. Elected in 2013, term expires in 2022. Reach at rdeanda@travisusd.org. Member: Ivery Hood. Elected in 2003, term expires 2024. Reach at ihood@ travisusd.org. Vacaville School District Phone: 707-453-6117 Website: www.vacavilleusd.org Superintendent: Jane Shamieh, 707-453-6100, janes@vacavilleusd.org.
Member: Rafaela Casillas. Elected in 2018, term expires in 2022. Reach at rcasillas@rdusd.org.
SCHOOL President:BOARDJennifer Stone. Elected in 2018, term expires in 2022. Reach at jenstone@rdusd.org. Vice president: Don Mahoney. Appointed in 2018, term expires in 2022. Reach at mahoney.dan18@gmail. com. Clerk: Marilyn Riley. Elected in 2012, term expires in 2024. Reach at yahoo.com.merkiejim1@
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Principal: Randy Henry 975 students
Nani Maranz teaches kindergarten at Cambridge Elementary in Vacaville, Aug. 14, 2019.
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Member: Cecil Conley. Elected in term2020,expires in 2024. Reach CecilConley@vacavilleusd.orgat
Vaca Pena Middle School 200 Keith vacavilleusd.org/https://vacapena.707-453-6270Way
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SCHOOL President:BOARD John Jansen. Appointed in 2015, term expires in 2022. Reach at johnjansen@vacavilleusd.org. Vice president: Michael Kitzes. Elected in 2016, term expires in 2024. Reach at michaelkitzes@vacavilleusd.org. Clerk: Daniel Santellan. Elected in term2020,expires in 2024. Reach danielsantellan@vacavilleusd.orgat
• Prove age: A birth certificate showing a child is the minimum age to attend kinder garten is required. The minimum age is a child turning 5 on or before Sept. 1 for the 2021-22 school year. However, there are exceptions.•
Eugene Padan Elementary 200 Padan School Road vacavilleusd.org/https://padan.707-453-6235
• Prove 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
Vacaville Independent Study Program 188 Bella Vista Road, Suite charters_programsenrollment_for_org/schools/special_https://www.vacavilleusd.707-453-7308A
Phone: 707-374-1700
Principal: Adam Wight 2,064 students Will C. Wood High School 998 Marshall schoolloop.com/https://wcw.707-453-6900Road
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Member: Wanda Apel. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2024. Reach at wandaapel4467@comcast.net. Member: Marcial Lamera. Elected in 2020, term expires in 2022. Reach at gmail.com.marcialdelta@
Experience SuisunSuisunthe 4287 Abernathy Road (707) 998-3035 www.HVHSpecialtyGrowers.com Open to the Public Fri, Sat & Sun 1-5pm or by appointment OPENFarmstand:Friday thru Sunday 1-5PM March thru October • Fall Sunflower Maze• October 15-31 15-31 • Spring Tulip U-Pick Weekends in March Visit our website for more info: HvHSpecialtyGrowers.com 4606 Suisun Valley Road • Suisun Valley Corner of Suisun Valley Road & Ledgewood Road WWW.LARRYSPRODUCE.COM Celebrating our 36thYear! SUISUN VALLEY FRUIT GROWERS We o er a wide variety of agricultural and homeowner products • Sprayers • Irrigation • Drip System • Herbicides • Shears • Fertilizer • And much, much more! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 4163 Chadbourne Road Fair eld • www.svfg.org707-425-2503
rustic charm Valleyof Tasting Room Gift Shop PicnicWineFacilitiesClub Family owned and operated for three generations. “Best“BestReaders’VotedChoice2022LocalWine”&WinerytoVisit” JOHN’S HAULING Open Wednesday - Sunday 10am to 3pm Closed Monday & Tuesday 2525 Mankas Corner, FairfieldFairfield (in the 707-427-1165country)
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EnrichmentPresbyterianPreschool
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Vacaville Christian 1117 Davis St., Vacaville Infantwww.go-vcs.com707-446-1776through12th grade Head of School Ben Davis Check website 1,050 students
ROBINSON KUNTZ/DAILY REPUBLIC FILE (2019) Holy Spirit School eight-graders organize donated food to be packaged for needy families, Dec. 13, 2019.
425 Hemlock mothers-day-outfamily/mdo-kids-and-presbyterian.com/#/communityWebsite: www.707-448-1626St.
Principal: John Reed 95 students Center Inc., Solano Campus 5090 Central Way Suite 200, Fairfield com/Locations.aspxwww.spectrumschools.707-864-0438
Orchard Avenue Baptist Preschool 301 N. Orchard Ave. mylittleorchard.orgWebsite: www.707-448-5868
Shepherd of the Hills Preschool 580 Trinity sothpreschool.comWebsite: www.707-447-6278Drive
Director: Angela Zamora-Castillo students with disabilities age 4 to 22 Free (paid for by the school district that refers the student) 40 to 50 students
Vacaville AcademyChristian 1117 Davis go-vcs.comWebsite: www.707-446-1776St.
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Youth FROM PAGE 30 DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF rivate schools in Fairfield, Suisun City and Vacaville Bethany Lutheran 1011 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville Preschool through eighth grade Tuition: Tiered price system, Kindergarten through eighth grade Tuition: $5,849 per year for church members; $7,077 per year for 107Tuition:Preschoolwww.neighborhoodchristian.orgnonmembersthrougheighthgradeCallforinformationstudents Notre Dame Catholic 1781 Marshall St., Vacaville Tuition:Kindergartenwww.notredamevacaville.org707-447-1460througheighthgradeCallforinformation
Principal 2200 Fairfield Ave., Fairfield websiteTuition:Preschoolwww.solanochristianacademy.org707-425-7715througheighthgradeTiersystem,checkforpricing.
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Solano Community College: Main campus: 4000 Suisun Valley Road, rural Fairfield, 707-864-7000; Vacaville Center: 2000 N. Village Parkway, 707-446-2900; Vallejo Center: 545 Columbus Parkway, 707-642-8188. www.solano.edu Touro University California: 1310 Johnson Lane, Mare Island. 707-638-5200, www.tu.edu University of California, Davis: 1 Shields Ave., Davis. www.ucdavis.edu530-752-1011, offers local higher education
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he available colleges for area residents to pursue a higher edu cation degree in or near Solano County is plentiful.Thecolleges give prospective students the opportunity to initi ate higher education, pad their resumes by expanding their knowledge, update an existing degree, learn a vocational trade or increase their current upper education degrees by obtaining a master’s or doctorate. A list of the upper education institutions are: Brandman University, Fairfield campus: 4820 Business Center Drive, Suite 100, Fairfield. www.brandman.edu/fairfield707-863-0990, California State University, Maritime Academy: 200 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo. 707-654-1000, www.csum.edu California State University, Sacramento: 6000 J St., Sacramento. 916-278-3901, www.csus.edu College of Continuing Education, California State University, Sacramento: 3000 State University Drive East, Sacramento. www.cce.csus.edu916-278-4433, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Travis Air Force Base campus, 530 Hickam Ave., Building 249, Suite 30, Travis Air Force Base. locations/travishttps://worldwide.erau.edu/707-437-5464, Napa Valley College: 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa. 707-253-3000, 800-826-1077, www.napavalley.edu
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olano Community College was established in 1945 as Vallejo Junior College offer ing general education courses and some voca tional 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, associ ate degrees, and degrees to transfer to California State University and Univer sity of California campuses. Solano Community College is one of two California community colleges to offer a bachelor of science degree in bio manufacturing. The college partners with Sonoma State University to offer bachelor degrees completion programs in liberal arts and business and with Sac ramento 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 stateof-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 edu cation courses and houses a new com puter lab for the graphic design and illustration degree. The new Automotive Technology Center located at Ascot and Turner Parkway provides instruction and lets students explore working with Mercedes-Benz, Honda and Subaru through college and automotive dealer partnerships.TheVacaville Center houses the new 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 Fair field-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 opportuni ties for students to explore career educa tion programs including welding, robotics, sports broadcasting, fire tech nology, nursing, emergency medical ser vices, cosmetology and horticulture. Each summer, the college offers pro grams 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 Vet erans 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. The college has thrived during the Covid-19 pandemic by offering online and hybrid (in-person and online) courses, providing students with essen tial resources and partnering with local businesses and community agencies to maximize services for students. In October, the Fairfield campus hosts the US Tennis Association’s Men’s Fairfield Pro Tennis Championship with some of the top 100 ATP world-ranked players competing for prize money. This year’s event runs Oct. 9-16 and details can be found at FairfieldProTennis.com.
President: Sarah E. Chapman, 707-448-0110 or sarah.chapman@solano.edu. Area 6 (Vacaville). Elected 2010, current term ends 2022. Vice President: Karimah Karah, J.D., 415-250-1978 or karimah.karah@solano.edu. Area 1 (Vallejo). Elected 2018, current term ends 2022. Member: Quinten R. Voyce, 707-864-7299 or quinten.voice@solano.edu. Area 5 (Fairfield, Green Valley, Cordelia). Elected 2016, current term ends 2024. Member: Michael A. Martin, 707-908-8118 or michael.martin@solano.edu. Area 7 (Vacaville, Dixon, Winters). Elected 2012, current term ends 2024. Member: Rosemary Thurston, 707-643-2450 or rosemary.thurston@solano.edu. Area 3 (Benicia, Vallejo, Suisun City). Elected 2008, current term ends 2024. Member: A. Marie Young, 707-552-6480 or amarie.young@solano.edu. Area 2 (Vallejo). Elected 2006, current term ends 2022 Member: Denis Honeychurch, 707-429-3111 or denis.honeychurch@solano.edu. Area 4 (Fairfield, Vacaville, Travis Air Force Base). Elected 1985, current term ends SCC
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Students: 7,000 full and part time Locations: Fairfield main campus, 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Rockville (rural Fairfield), 707-864-7000; 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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Hall of Justice: 600 Union Ave., Fairfield Law and Justice Center: 530 Union Ave., fairfield-courthouse/contact-visit/visiting-the-solano.courts.ca.gov/Fairfield, Old Solano Courthouse: 580 Texas St., Fairfield, solano. courts.ca.gov. Solano Justice Building: 321 Tuolumne St., Vallejo General information: 707-207-7300, www.solano. courts.ca.gov Judge Jeffrey C. Kauffman: Department 1. 707-207-7301
Judge Tim P. Kam: Department 7. 707-561-7807
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Judge Wendy G. Getty: Department 8. 707-207-7308 Judge Carlos R. Gutierrez: Department 9. 707-207-7309
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Unlike a trial jury, which exists only to try an individual case, the Solano County grand jury is a permanent body with members serving oneyearTheterms.three primary functions of the grand jury are to be a watchdog over local government, investigate citizen complaints about public agen cies and officials, and occasionally to investigate criminal matters when requested by the district attorney.Solano County residents selected for the grand jury must make a commitment to a minimum of six days per month during their one-year terms. During major investigations, grand jury members may need to serve three or more days per week. For more information, contact Superior Court of California, County of Solano, 600 Union Ave., Fairfield, CA 94533. The phone number is 707-435-2575 and the website is ca.gov/staff_and_divisions/grand-jury-office.solano.courts.
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Department 18. 707-207-7318 Commissioner David L. Haet: Department 20.
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Judge William J. Pendergast III: Department 11. 707-207-7311
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Judge Christine A. Carringer: Department 12. 707-207-7312 L. Chastain: 707-207-7314 S. Bowers: 707-561-7815 M. Rios: 707-207-7316 D. Davis: 707-207-7317 L. Stashyn: 707-207-7320 Warshawsky: 707-207-7321 Alesia 707-207-7322 B. Ellis: 707-207-7323 707-561-7824
Judge Christine N. Donovan: Department 10. 707-207-7310
Judge Daniel J. Healy: Department 2. 707-561-7802 Judge Stephen Gizzi: Department 3. 707-207-7303. Judge E. Bradley Nelson: Department 4. 707-207-7304 Judge Stephanie Grogan Jones: Department 5. 707-207-7305 Judge D. Scott Daniels: Department 6. 707-207-7306
he Solano County grand jury is an investigative body and part of the judicial branch of government. Both the United States and the California constitutions call for grand juries.
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ocated in Vacaville are two prisons – California State Prison Solano and Califor nia Medical Facility. CSP Solano is a medi um-security facility located on 146 acres and housing about 3,289 pris oners. It was originally designed to hold 2,610 inmates. The warden at CSP Solano is Giselle “Gigi” Matteson she has been working there since 2019 and took over for Warden Robert Neuschmid.CSPSolano operates with an annual $173.8 million budget, actual expendi tures are $136.1 million as of March 2022.The prison opened in 1984, it was administered by the warden of the Cali fornia Medical Facility. In January 1992, the two prisons were separated administratively and a warden was assigned to each prison. CSP Solano provides custody, treat ment, and rehabilitative programs for inmates. Being a programming institu tion, the prison offers a wide variety of rehabilitative opportunities, including academic programs.
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CSP Solano also offers a wide variety of additional help and organiza tional programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, veterans services, Victim Offender Reconciliation Group and a prison out reachTheprogram.California Medical Facility was established in 1955 to care for the needs of the California prison popula tion. The acting warden at CMF is Jen nifer Benavidez who took over for Daniel E. Cueva in December 2021.
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California Medical Facility Address: 1600 California Drive, TotalWarden:Phone:Vacaville707-448-6841JenniferBenavideznumberofstaff:About 1,200 Number of inmates: About 2,000 Annual operating budget: $174 million
California State Prison-Solano inmates play music at a concert for inmates.
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CMF operates with an annual $174 million budget and has more than 1,200CMFemployees.was designed to house 2,361 inmates, it currently has 1,910 inmates. The prison includes a general acute care hospital, a correc tional treatment center, licensed elderly care unit, an inpatient and out patient psychiatric facility – inmates are brought here from all over the state – a hospice for the terminally ill and the Department of Mental Health operates an acute care psychiatric hospital on theCMFgrounds.and CSP Solano both have visitor centers that provide visiting assistance to family members and friends of inmates that includes a shel tered place to wait before and after visits, transportation to and from local transit terminals, child care, clothing appropriate for visits on loan and infor mation about local resources.
California State Prison – Solano Address: 2100 Peabody Road, $173.8AnnualNumberTotalWarden:Size:Website:Phone:Vacaville707-451-0182http://cdcr.ca.gov146acresGiselle“Gigi”Mattesonnumberofstaff:About1,035ofinmates:About3,200operatingbudget:million
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Office of Emergency Services: com/depts/oeshttps://www.solanocounty.707-784-1600, Justice Center Detention Facility: 530 Union Ave., Suite 100, Fairfield. center_detention_facility.aspvisiting_information/justice_sheriff/custody_division/jail_www.solanocounty.com/depts/707-784-7100, Sentenced Detention Facility: 2500 Clay Bank Road, Fairfield. 707-784-7181, information/sentenced_custody_division/jail_visiting_county.com/depts/sheriff/www.solanodetention_facility.asp Stanton Correctional Facility: 2450 Clay Bank Road, Fairfield. 707-784-4830, correctional_facility/default.aspinformation/stanton_custody_division/jail_visiting_county.com/depts/sheriff/www.solano
Help us fight the bite this season by reporting dead birds to the West Nile Virus Call Center at 1-800-WNV-B IRD or go online to westnile.ca.gov to report Deadelectronically.birdsare 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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Sheriff’s Office: 530 Union Ave., Suite 100, Fairfield, 707-784-7000, county.com/depts/sheriffwww.solano Animal Care Services: 707-784-1356, information.aspanimalcare/general_county.com/depts/sheriff/www.solano Animal Control Services: 707-784-4733, information.aspanimalcare/general_county.com/depts/sheriff/www.solano
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Marine Patrol: teams/marine_patrol.aspcom/depts/sheriff/special_https://www.solanocounty.707-784-1382,
N. Texas St. Phone: 707-428-7375 Fax: 707-429-6241 Fairfield Police Department 1000 Webster St. Dispatch: 707-428-7362Administration:707-428-7300 Fax: 707-428-7576 Rio Vista Rio Vista Fire Department 350 Main St. Phone: riovistacity.com/fireWebsite:707-374-2233www. Rio Vista Police Department 50 Poppy House Road Administrative office: riovistacity.com/policeWebsite:Dispatch:707-374-6366707-374-2300www. Suisun
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Fax: fire-department/com/departments/Website:707-421-7398www.suisun. Suisun City DepartmentPolice 701 Civic Center Blvd. Dispatch ROBINSON KUNTZ/DAILY REPUBLIC FILE (2020) Fairfield Community Services Foundation board member Muffy Jordan, left, puts masks into a bag held by Fairfield Police Sgt. Franco Cesar during a back-to-school giveaway event at Bethel Community Church, Aug. 8,2020. SEE SAFETY, PAGE 36
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A number of types of sources found within residential neighborhoods are capable of producing enough adult mosquitoes 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...
Fire Station 11: (Main Facility) 150 Military West Phone: 707-746-4275 Fax: ci.benicia.ca.us/fireWebsite:707-745-4425www. Fire Station 12 601 Hastings Drive Phone: 707-746-4275 Fax: Website:Fax:707-745-3411Nonemergency:200Benicia707-745-4425PoliceDepartmentE.LSt.707-746-0131www. Department Ford Way Phone: 707-678-7060 Fax: us/departments/FireWebsite:707-678-4251www.cityofdixon. W. dixonpolice.orgWebsite:Fax:707-678-7070General707-678-7080Nonemergency:St.information:707-678-0954www.
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AssemblywomanLoriWilson:State Capitol Building, P.O. Box 94249-0011,Sacramento,942849,CA 916-319-2011; 1261 Travis Blvd., Suite 110, Fairfield, CA, 707-3993011; 150 City Park Way, Brent wood, CA 925-513-0411. two-yearforasmdc.org/members/a11.http://Electedtheremainderofa2020terminJune2022.
AssemblywomanCeceliaM.Aguiar-Curry: State BoxBuilding,CapitolP.O.942849, Sacramento, CA 94249-0004, 916-319-2004; 725 Main St., Suite 206, Woodland, CA 95695, 530-662-7867; 2721 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Napa, CA 95695, 707-224-0440. https://a04.asmdc. org. Elected to a two-year term in 2020.
AssemblymanTimothyS.Grayson: State Capitol Building, P.O. Box 95814,Sacramento,942849,CA 916-319-2014; 2151 Salvio St., Suite 395, Concord, CA 94520, 925-521-1511. two-yearmembers/a14.http://asmdc.org/Electedtoatermin2020.
36 | Solano Life 2022 | Sunday, August 28, 2022 DAILY REPUBLIC (Nonemergency): 707-421-7373 Administration: 707-421-7350 Website: police.suisun.com Vacaville Vacaville Fire Department Phone 707-449-5452. fire-department?locale=enwww.ci.vacaville.ca.us/government/Website: Station 65 – 6080 A St., Elmira Station 71 – 111 S. Orchard Ave. Station 72 – 2001 Ulatis Drive Station 73 – 650 Eubanks Court Station 74 – 1850 Alamo Drive Station 75 – 111 Cogburn Circle Vacaville Police Department 660 Merchant government/police-departmentWebsite:Nonemergency:St.707-449-5200www.ci.vacaville.ca.us/ 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: departments___divisions/fireWebsite:707-648-4490www.cityofvallejo.net/city_hall/ Rural Fire Protection Districts Cordelia Fire Protection District 2155 Cordelia Road Phone: 707-864-0468 Fax: Website:707-864-8607www.cordeliafire.org Montezuma Fire Protection District 21 N. Fourth St., Rio Vista Station 52: 2151 Collinsville Road, Birds AdministrativeLandingoffice: 707-374-5962 Website: montezumafiredistrict.comwww. Suisun Fire Protection District 445 Jackson St., Fairfield Business line: only:Dispatch-emergencies707-425-3605707-421-7090 Vacaville Fire Protection District Station 64 Administration 420 Vine Website:707-447-2252St.www.vfpd.net Safety FROM PAGE 35 11 libraries serve Solano communities Benicia Public Library 150 E. L St. 707-746-4343Phone: Dixon Public Library 230 N. First St. 707-678-5447Phone: Fairfield Civic Center Library 1150 Kentucky St. 866-572-7587 Fairfield Cordelia Library 5050 866-572-7587CenterBusinessDrive John F. Kennedy Library 505 Santa Clara St., 866-572-7587Vallejo Rio Vista Library 44 S. Second 866-572-7587St. Solano County Law Library Hall of Justice3rd 707-421-6520Ave.,600floorUnionFairfield LibrarySpringstowne 1003 Oakwood Ave., 866-572-7587Vallejo Suisun City Library 601 Pintail 866-572-7587Drive Vacaville CenterLibrary-CulturalPublic 1020 Ulatis 866-572-7587Drive Vacaville SquareLibrary-TownPublic 1 Town Square 866-572-7587Place How to contact federal, state reps US post offices in, near Solano County American Canyon Post Office 310 Crawford 800-275-8777Way Benicia Post Office 290 E. L 707-745-4019St. Dixon Post Office 221 W. A 707-678-1348St. Elmira Post Office 5377 707-448-3882StationVacaRoad Fairfield Post Office 600 Kentucky St. 707-425-2789 Fairfield Post Office 3007 Travis Blvd. (inside 707-429-8410Raley’s) Rio Vista Post Office 140 Sacramento St. 707-374-2057 Suisun City Post Office 325 707-425-1334DriveMerganser Travis Air Force Base Post Office 465 800-DriveSkymaster275-8777 Vacaville Post Office 200 Prairie 707-451-656398OfficeVacaville707-451-6561CourtPostCernonSt. Vallejo Post Office 629 Marin 707-642-3071St. Vallejo Post Office 2635 Napa 800-275-8777St. Vallejo Post Office 100 800-275-8777CallaghanAdmiralLane DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF H ere is a list of elected state and federal leaders representwho Solano County: Rep. Garamendi:John 2368 1261202-225-1880;ton, DC 20515,HOB, WashingRayburnTravisBlvd. Suite 180, Fairfield, CA 94533. 707-438-1822. https://garamendi. house.gov. Elected to a two-year term in 2020. Rep. Thompson:Mike 231 225-3311;D.C., 20515, 202-Washington,OfficeCannonBuilding, 985 Walnut Ave., Vallejo, CA 94592. 707-645-1888. two-yearson.house.gov.https://mikethompElectedtoaterm2020. U.S. Feinstein:DianneSen. 331 Hart Senate Office D.C.,Washington,Building,20510, 202-224-3841; 1 Post St., Suite 2450, San Francisco, CA 94104. 415-393-0707. senate.gov/public/.www.feinstein.Electedto a six-year term in 2018.
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla: 112 Hart Senate 202-224-3553;D.C.,Washington,Building,Office20510, 501 I Street, Suite 7-600, Sacra mento, CA 95814, 916-448-2787; 70 Washington St., Suite 203, Oakland, CA 94607, awww.padilla.senate.gov.510-286-8537.Electedtosix-yeartermin2018. Gov. Newsom:GavinState Capitol Building, Suite Sacramento,1173, CA 916-445-2841.95814, www.gov.ca.gov. Elected to a four-year term in 2018. Lt. Kounalakis:Gov. Eleni State 95814, 916-445-mento,1114,Building,CapitolSuiteSacraCA 8994. www.ltg.ca.gov. Elected to a four-year term in 2018. Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber: 1500 11th 2018.about Electedwww.sos.ca.gov/administration/916-653-7244.95814,Sacramento,St.,CAtoafour-yeartermin
AttorneyGeneralRobBonta: 1300 I St., Sacramento, CA https://oag.916-445-9555.96814, ca.gov. Elected to a four-year term in 2018. State Treasurer Fiona Ma: 915 Capitol Mall, Room 110, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-6532995. Electedwww.treasurer.ca.gov.toafour-yeartermin 2018. State Controller Betty T. Yee: 300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1850, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-4453028. www.sco.ca.gov. Elected to a four-year term in 2018. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond: 1430 N St., Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-319-0800. www.cde.ca.gov. Elected to a four-year term in 2018. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara: 300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1700, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-4823500. Electedwww.insurance.ca.gov.toafour-yeartermin 2018. State Sen. Bill Dodd: 916-651-4003;95814,Sacramento,RoomCapitolStateBuilding,5064,CA 555 Mason St., Suite 230, Vacaville, CA 95688; 707-454-3808. https:// sd03.senate.ca.gov. Elected to a four-year term in 2018.
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A rea hospitals continue to help residents with stateof-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 SolanoIntercommunityCounty. Hospital opened its doors in 1959 with 32 beds. In 1977 they expanded, 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 com munity fund-raising project. The facility provides 24-hour ser vices 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 COURTESY PHOTO
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David Grant Medical Center: For military personnel, their dependents and military retirees, 101 Bodin Circle, Travis Air Force Base, 707-423-3000. Website: www.travis.af.mil/units/ dgmc/index.asp.
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center: 975 Sereno Drive, Vallejo, 707-651-1000. Website: northern-california.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. REPUBLIC STAFF
The face of NorthBay Medical Center in Fairfield has changed greatly in its more than 60 years as the community’s hospital.
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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 maxi mize their health care coverage and the best options to help keep their out-ofpocket 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 ser vices are often available at little to no charge.The Solano County Department of Health and Human Services employs more than 1,200 workers at 22 different offices throughout the county. Com plete information on the available ser vices can be found at www.co.solano. ca.us/depts/hss. northbay.org.
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 teach ing hospital and has the largest foot print when it comes to patient coverage area. The U.S. Air Force medical facil ity 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 environ ment 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.
NorthBay Center for Primary Care: 5140 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, 707-646-3500; 2458 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, 707-624-8500; 421 Nut Tree Road, Vacaville, 707-624-7500; and 1010 Nut Tree Road, Vacaville, 707-624-8500. www.northbay.org.Website: NorthBay Center for Women’s Health: 1860 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 300, Fairfield, 707-646-4100. Website: www.northbay.org/services/ womens-health-center/index.cfm. NorthBay Center for Primary Care After Hours: 1001 Nut Tree Road, Suite 220, Vacaville. 707-455-1343. Website: care.care-now-offers-after-hours-urgent-org/northbay-center-for-primary-https://wellspring.northbay.
Planned Parenthood: 1325 Travis Blvd., Fairfield, 707-429-885;, 600 Nut Tree Drive, Suite 210, Vacaville, 707-317-2111; and 900 Broadway St., Vallejo, 707-643-4545. Website: www. plannedparenthood.org.
Sutter Solano is another recognized regional leader in health care. Sutter Solano has medical campus facilities in both Fairfield and Vacaville. In addi tion, 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 orthopedicLikewise,specialties.SutterSolano has one of the region’s top cancer facilities, with a 20,000-square-foot center dedicated to both treatment and prevention.
Solano After Hours Medical Care: 1320 Pennsylvania Ave., Fairfield, 707-428-3978. Website: urgent-care.primary-care-now-offers-after-hours-northbay.org/northbay-center-for-wellspring.
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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, 707-635-1600. Locations/Dixon.www.communitymedicalcenters.org/Website: La Clinica: 243 Georgia St., Vallejo, 707-556-8100. Website: www.laclinica. org/vallejo.
38 | Solano Life 2022 | Sunday, August 28, 2022 DAILY REPUBLIC 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 organiza tion’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 con tinues to broaden community-based philanthropic efforts to support non profit organizations throughout Solano County.NorthBay Medical Center was named one of the nation’s Best Mater nity Hospitals by Newsweek Magazine. It is one of just 231 hospitals in 36 states to make the Residentslist.have more than one choice for medical treatments at hospitals, the Napa Solano Kaiser Permanente 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.Thevarious facilities include Kaiser Permanente Napa Solano facilities include Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center, Kaiser Per manente 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 stateof-the-art family birth center and is also home to Solano County’s desig nated Level II trauma center. They have received several acco lades over the years including: Newsweek’s “Best Maternity Care Hospitals 2020” report in July 2020 recognized Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals in Vacav ille and Vallejo for exceptional care to mothers, babies and families. In addi tion, Kaiser Permanente Vallejo and Vacaville Medical Centers 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 steward ship 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 Growthpollution.andexpansion continue to be major aspects of both NorthBay and Kaiser as the two push to keep pace with the counties growing population.
VacaValley Hospital: 1000 Nut Tree Road, Vacaville, 707-446-4000. Website: www.northbay.org.
Solano County Family Health Clinics: 2201 Courage Drive, Fairfield, 707-784-2010; 1119 E. Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville, 469-4640; and 365 Tuolomne St., Vallejo, 553-5509. Website: www.solanocounty.com. Sutter Solano Regional Medical Foundation: 2700 to 2720 Low Court, Fairfield; 770 Mason St., Vacaville; 690 Main St., Rio Vista; and 100 Hospital Drive, Vallejo. For appointments, call 707-427-4900. Website: foundation.org/smgsolano.www.suttermedical Sutter Solano Regional Medical Foundation Walk-in Clinic: 2060 Harbison Drive, Suite D, Vacaville. 800-972-5547. location/facility/vacaville-walk-in-care.www.sutterhealth.org/smf/find-Website: Skilled facilitiesnursing Buck Serenity Homes: 691 Buck Ave., Vacaville, 4707-49-8394. Greenfield Care Center: 1260 Travis Blvd., Fairfield, 707-425-0669. Website: www.gccfairfield.com. Laurel Creek Health Center at Paradise Valley Estates: 2800 Estates Drive, Fairfield, 707-432-1200. Website: www.pvestates.com. Nene’s Rest Home: 2968 Vista Grande, Fairfield, 707-425-7522, Website: www.nenesresthome.com. Orchard Post Acute Care: 101 S. Orchard Ave., Vacaville, 707-448-6458. Website: www. orchardpost acutecarevacaville.org. FROM PHOTO Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center.
Sutter Solano Medical Center: 300 Hospital Drive, Vallejo. 707-554-4444. www.sutterhealth.org/ssmc.Website:
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Fairfield Kiwanis Club: Noon second Thursday, 6 p.m. fourth Tuesday, Benicia Grill II, 2390 N Texas St., Fairfield. Guest lunch free for first visit. Info: 707-365-6655, www.kiwanisoffairfield.org. Lions Rio Vista: 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, The Point Restaurant, 120 Marina Drive, Rio Vista. Info: 707-374-5025, riovista/index.php.http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ Montezuma Shrine Club: 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Masonic Lodge, 1412 Travis Blvd., Fairfield. Info: 916-920-4107.
Fairfield Garden Club: 1:30 p.m. the third Wednesday (Sept. to May), Fairfield Adult Recreation Center, Round Table Room, 1200 Civic Center Drive, Fairfield. Info: 707-386-5567. Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia: 1:30 p.m. First Thursday, Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum, 734 Marin St., Vallejo. Info: 707-334-0675, www.gsvb.org. Gold Wing Road Riders Association: 8:30 a.m. fourth Saturday, Benicia Grill II, 2390 N. Texas St., Fairfield. Info: www.gwrraca2k.org. Lightwriters Photography Club: 7 to 9 p.m. first and third Wednesday, Round Table Pizza, 140 Browns Valley Parkway, Vacaville. Info: lightwriterspc@att.net.facebook.com/lightwritersphotographyclub,www.
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organizationsService/fraternal Alooma Court No. 198: 10 a.m. second Saturday of the month, 625 Main St., Suisun City. Info: Ernestine Fox, 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: Scott Smith, 916-806-7451, scotgail@ pacbell.net, http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ DixonCA. Fairfield Host Lions Club: Noon Wednesdays, Benicia Grill Banquet Room, 2390 N. Texas St., Fairfield. Info: 707-427-6927, https://e-clubhouse. org/sites/fairfieldhost. Fairfield-Suisun Twilight Rotary Club: 6:10 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Wooden Valley Winery, 4756 Suisun Valley Road, Suisun Valley. Info: 707-427-6927, www.fsrotary.org/ our-meetings. Fairfield-Suisun Masonic Lodge No. 55: 7 p.m. social hour, 8 p.m. meeting the second Tuesday, Masonic Lodge, 1412 Travis Blvd., Fairfield. Info: 707-425-3175, www.suisunlodgeno55.com. Fairfield-Suisun Rotary Club: Noon Tuesdays, The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 586 E. Wigeon Way, Suisun City. Info: 707-803-3485, www. fsrotary.org. Fraternal Order of the Fairfield Eagles No. 4113: 7 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday, 77 Marina Center, Suisun City. Info: 707-4284113. 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: IOOF83Vaca@gmail.com, https:// ioof83vacaville.tripod.com.
National Council of Negro Women Fair field-Suisun City-Vacaville Section: 7 p.m. second Thursday, Suisun City Senior Center, 318 Merganser Drive. Info: 707-447-4851, https:// fsvncnw.org. Northwind Quilters Guild: 10 a.m. first Tuesday, Fairfield Adult Recreation Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive; 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday, Cloth Carousel 150B Parker St., Vacaville. Info: tealovinglady@yahoo.com, www.northwind quiltersguild.com. Rodriguez Music Boosters: 6 p.m. fourth Tuesday, Rodriguez High School, 5000 Red Top Road, Fairfield. Info: www.rhseu.com. Solano County Democratic Central Commit tee: 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday (except November and December), Solano County Government Center, 675 Texas St., Room 1600, Fairfield. Info: 707-448-0506. Solano County Genealogical Society: 11 a.m. the first Saturday (except January, July, August), Fairfield Adult Recreation Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive, Fairfield. Info: www.scgsca.org.
Fairfield Bocce Federation: 5 p.m. Thursday, Fairfield Adult Recreation Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Info: 707-410-9657, http:// fairfieldbocce.org. Fairfield Coin Club: 5:30 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. meeting the fourth Wednesday, Grace Episcopal Church, 1405 Kentucky St., Fairfield. Info: 707-384-3793, www.solanocoinclub.com Fairfield-Suisun Bass Reapers: 7 p.m. first Tuesday, Round Table Pizza, Green Valley Shopping Center, 5085 Business Center Drive, Fairfield. Info: 707-426-1694, www.bassreapers. com. Fairfield-Suisun Orators Toastmasters Club: 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce, 1111 Webster St., Fairfield. Info: 707-592-9727, club/00004527-fairfield-suisun-orators-clubwww.toastmasters.org/find-a-
Girl Scouts of Northern California: 1650 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite 100, Alameda. Info: 510-562-8470, 800-447-4475, info@ girlscoutsnorcal.org, www.gsnorcal.org/ Solano County 4-H Clubs: Info: http://cesolano. ucanr.edu/4-H_Program. Senior Clubs Senior Americans Club: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Fairfield Adult Recreation Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Info: 707-428-7421. Sons in Retirement Tri-City Branch No. 106: 11 a.m. third Wednesday, Solano Yacht Club, 703 Civic Center Blvd., Suisun City. Info: 707-434-1160, www.sir106.org.
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John Rendon of VFW Post 2333 salutes while the national anthem is played during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Solano County Old Courthouse, May 31, 2021.
Solano Republican Women Federated: 11 a.m. first Monday, The Benicia Grill, 2390 N. Texas St., Fairfield. Info: 707-864-0222, www.solano republicanwomen.org. Sons of Italy: 6 p.m. third Thursday, Fairfield Adult Recreation Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive, Fairfield. Info: 707-448-7848, www. sonsofitaly2534.com Soroptimist International of Central Solano County: Noon Tuesdays (except July and August), Hilton Garden Inn, 2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield. Info: https://sicentralsolano.org. Tri-City Elks Lodge No. 1662: 7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday (except July and August), 304 Parker Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-448-2763, www.elks.org. Vacaville Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Vacaville Opera House, 560 Main St. Info: 707-453-0196, rsa@rsaarchitecture.com, www. vacavillerotary.org. Vacaville Sunrise Rotary: 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Journey Downtown, 308 Main St., Vacaville. Info: vacasunriserotary@gmail.com, www.vacaville sunriserotary.org Wednesday Club of Suisun: 11:30 a.m. the second Wednesday (except July and August), 225 Sacramento St., Suisun City. Info: 707-4252745, www.wednesdayclubofsuisun.com
Woman’s Improvement Club of Rio Vista: Meets four times a year, 401 Montezuma St, Rio Vista. Info: 707-374-5425.
Solano Silver Round Club: 1 p.m. meeting the second Thursdays in March, June, September and November, Hometown Buffet, 1350 Gateway Blvd., Suite D2, Fairfield. Info: 707-384-3793, www.solanocoinclub.com/ clubinfo.htm Twin City Steppers Square Dance Club: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Joseph A. Nelson Community Center, 611 Village Drive, Suisun City. Fee. Info: 707-429-3637, www.twincity steppers.com. Vaca Valley Garden Club: 10 a.m. second Wednesday (except July), Bethany Lutheran Church, 621 Orchard Ave., Vacaville. Info: 707-448-3311. Vacaville Toastmasters Club: 12:10 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday, Vacaville City Hall, Conference 2, 650 Merchant St. Info: 707-469-4123. Youth organizations Boy Scouts of America Chief Solano District: Info: www.facebook.com/chiefsolanodistrict or https://chiefsolanobsa.org
Veterans groups American Legion Reams Post 182: 10 a.m. second Wednesday, Veterans Memorial Building, 427 Main St., Suisun City. Info: reamspost182@gmail.com. Disabled American Veterans Fairfield-Suisun Chapter No. 81: 10 a.m. third Saturday, Veterans Hall, 427 Main St., Suisun City; 10 a.m. second Saturday, 549 Merchant St., Vacaville. Veterans of Foreign Wars-Simmons Sheldon Post No. 2333: 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday, Suisun Veterans Memorial Building, 427 Main St., Suisun City. Info: 707-429-9140, www.vfw2333. org. The women’s auxiliary meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday at the same location. Other Central Solano Citizen/Taxpayer Group: Noon the second Friday (except December), Benicia Grill II, 2390 N. Texas St. Info: 707-425-1442.
he Covid-19 outbreak has caused many groups and organizations to either move meetings online or to cancel them altogether. This list is compiled with regularly scheduled events that would have occurred during a normal year. Check with the group by calling or visiting the website for the most current meeting information.
Mare Island Toastmasters: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 975 Sereno Drive (near Broadway Street and Redwood Street), Vallejo. Info: 707-373-3319, www.mareisland.toastmasters clubs.org.
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: 707-422-3245. Moose Lodge No. 1846: 7 p.m. first and third Wednesday, 11 N. Front St., Rio Vista. 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. Order of Eastern Star: 7:30 p.m. second Thursday, Masonic Lodge Hall, 412 Travis Blvd., Fairfield. Info: 707-429-8254. Rotary Club of Cordelia: 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Courtyard by Marriott, 1350 Holiday Lane, Fairfield. Info: www.cordeliarotary.org. Rotary Club of Dixon: 12 p.m. Wednesday, 106 West A Street, Dixon. Info: 707-678-2448.
North Bay Rose Society: 7:30 p.m. second Sunday (except September & December), Florence Douglas Senior Center, 333 Amador St., Vallejo. Info: 707-649-8233, www.northbayrose society.org/index.html
First Church of Religious Science: 229 Springs Road, Vallejo. 707-644-5971. https://firstchurch vallejo.org.
Ark of the Covenant: 260 Link Road, Suite F., Fairfield. 707-426-2414.
Bethel Community Church: 600 E. Tabor Ave., Fairfield. 707-427-1415, www.bccfairfield.org.
Calvary Baptist Church: 600 Gregory St., Fairfield. 707-422-7037, www.calvaryfairfield.org.
Community Christian Church: 1801 Woolner Ave., Fairfield. 707-399-9740, 120897517923754.com/Community-Christian-Church-www.facebook.
Epiphany Episcopal Church: 300 West St., Vacaville. 707-448-2275, www.epiphanychurch vacaville.org.
Fairfield Christian Reformed Church: 300 Marigold Drive, Fairfield. 707-426-1006, www.fairfieldcrc.org. Fairfield Church of Christ: 2200 Fairfield Ave., Fairfield. 707-425-2373, www.ffchurchofchrist. org. Fairfield Church of God: 930 Empire St., Fairfield. 707-425-0150, cogfairfield.com.
Bethany Lutheran Church: 1011 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville. 707-451-6675, www.gobethany.org.
Congregation B’nai Israel: 1256 Nebraska St., Vallejo. 707-642-6526. www.bnaisrael.com.
olano County is home to a diverse population, which is reflected in the different number of faiths residents worship here. Some have their own buildings. Others share meeting space or hold services in venues such as classrooms. Local houses of worship include: A New Creation Ministries: 321 W. Texas St., Suite 110, Fairfield. 707-386-9605, www.facebook.com/anewcreationsfairfield/.707-344-8494, Allendale Union Chapel: 4844 Store Road, Elmira. 707-469-8437, www.allendaleunion chapel.com.
Calvary Chapel Rio Vista: 410 Montezuma St., Rio Vista. 707-374-2579, www.calvarychapel riovista.com. Calvary Chapel Solano: 1180 Western St., Fairfield. 707-438-0700, www.calvarysolano.org. Casa De Oracion De Fairfield: 1745 Enterprise Drive, Fairfield. www.cdofairfield.com/. Celebration Church: 1837 Blossom Ave., Fairfield. 707-422-5250, https://celebrationch. com. Chabad Solano County: 730 Main St. Vacaville. 707-592-5300, www.jewishsolano.com. Christian Church of Vacaville: 66 Vine St., Vacaville. 707-448-8778, www.christianchurch ofvacaville.org. Church of Christ: 1500 Alamo Drive, Vacaville. 707-448-8838, www.vacavillechurchofchrist alamodr.com. Church of God at Vacaville: 100 Main St. 707-365-8701, http://vacavillechurchofgod. weebly.com. Church of God Fairfield: 930 Empire St. 707-425-0150, https://cogfairfield.com. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: In Fairfield: 4039 Suisun Valley Road, 806 Travis Blvd., 2700 Camrose Ave., 101 Oakwood Drive. In Vacaville: 311 Alamo Drive, 480 Wrentham Drive, 360 Portsmouth Ave. 806-travis-boulevard.churchofjesuschrist.org/us/ca/fairfield/https://local. City Church 2:42: 743 E. Tabor Ave., Fairfield. 707-426-2172, http://citychurchfairfield.com.
Community Presbyterian Church: 425 Hemlock St., Vacaville. 707-448-5055, www.community presbyterian.com. Community United Methodist Church: 1875 Fairfield Ave., Fairfield. 707-426-2944, www.cumcfairfieldca.org.
Faith Missionary Baptist Church: 5100 Maple Road, Vacaville. 707-448-1794.
Father’s House: 3333 Vaca Valley Parkway, Suite 800, Vacaville. www.tfh.org.
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First Assembly of God: 2207 Union Ave., Fairfield. 707-425-3612, www.1agff.org.
First Baptist Church of Vacaville: 1127 Davis St., Vacaville.707- 448-6209, www.fbcvv.com.
Covenant Community Church: 3870 Alamo Drive, Vacaville. 707-448-5234, www.cccvv.org.
Crossroads Christian Church: 190 Butcher Road, Vacaville. 707-446-9838, www.cccv.me. The Edge: 2300 Boynton Ave, Fairfield. 707-330-0382, www.edgecc.org.
Berean Baptist Church: 1147 Broadway St., Fairfield. 707-428-4620, www.bereanbaptist fairfieldca.com.
Fairfield Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses: 2100 Walters Road, Fairfield. 707-425-2163, www.jw.org.
First Baptist Church: 1108 Washington St., Fairfield. 707-422-2500, www.fbc-fairfield.org.
First Christian Church: 199 Marina Blvd., Suisun City. 707-428-4284, www.1stChristianchurch.org.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church: 1030 Redwood St., Vallejo. www.goodshepherdvallejo.org.707-552-0115, Grace Community Church: McBride Senior
Bay North Church of Christ: 2100 Pennsylvania Ave, Fairfield, Fairfield. 707-435-0200, www.baynorthcoc.org.
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Fairfield Community Seventh-day Adventist Church: 1101 E. Tabor Ave., Fairfield. 707-426-6720, www.fairfieldsda.com. Fairfield Christian Reformed Church: 300 Marigold Drive, Fairfield. 707-425-5829. www.fairfieldcrc.org/. Faith Community of Vacaville: 192 Bella Vista Road, Vacaville. 707-451-2026, www.vacaville faith.org.
Faith Family Bible Church: 157 Leisure Way, Vacaville, 707-451-8375, www.faithfamilybible church.org.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church: 1070 N. Texas St., Fairfield. 707-425-3138, www.holyspirit fairfield.org.
Liberty Church: 2641 N. Texas St., Fairfield. 707-425-9673, https://libertyfairfield.com. Liberty Church: 611 Village Drive, Suisun City. 707-425-9673, https://libertyfairfield.com.
Sonrise Community Fellowship of the Nazarene: 310 Parker St., Vacaville. 707-4482566, www.sonrise-vv.org. Spirit & Truth Ministries: 1819 N. Texas St., Suite C, Fairfield. www.spirittruthliving.com.
The Mission: 6391 Leisure Town Road, Vacaville. 707-448-3124, https://imission church.com.
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Macedonia Church of God in Christ: 425 Walters Road, Suisun City. www.macedoniacogicsuisun.org.707-425-3135, Marina Church: Veteran’s Memorial Building, 427 Main St. Suisun City. 707-430-7906, marinachurch.com/locations/main-campus/.www.
Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church: 1224 Alabama St., Vallejo. 707-642-6916, www.stscah.com. Suisun-Fairfield United Church of Christ: 701 Suisun St., Suisun City, with the First Samoan Congregational Community. 707-425-6330. Summit Church: 1685 Sunset Ave., Fairfield. 707-688-9903, www.summitchurch fairfield.com. Trinity Baptist Church of Vacaville: 401 W. Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville. 707-448-5430, http://tbcvacaville.com. Unified Christian Fellowship: 1390 E. Tabor Ave., Fairfield. UnifiedChristianfellowshipchurch.https://www.facebook.com/707-344-8375, Unity Church of the Valley Spiritual Center: 350 N. Orchard Ave., Vacaville. 707-447-0521, www.unityvacaville.org. Vacaville Bible Church: 490 Brown St., Vacaville. 707-446-8684, www.vacaville biblechurch.com. Vacaville Church of Christ: 401 Fir St., Vacaville. 707-448-5085, www.vacaville cofc.com. Valley Church: 5063 Maple Road, Vacaville. 707-448-7222, www.valleychurch.com. Wat Chaimongkol Buddhist Temple: 1613 Fairfield Ave., Fairfield. 707-421-2278. Word of Faith Christian Center: 650 Parker Road, Fairfield. 707-437-2257, www.wofcc fairfield.com.
olano County offers a wide range of organizations and support groups to help those dealing with life issues such as the loss of a loved one, drug dependency, cancer or alcoholism.EverySolano County community is home to groups that meet in churches, schools, hospitals and community centers to help people through the chal lenges they face. Some meetings will be done by tele conference and some are canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Call before attending a meeting. These groups include:
Holy Family Old Catholic Church: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1600 Union Ave., Fairfield. 707-425-1725. https://holyfamilyfairfield.org.
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Northgate Christian Fellowship: 2201 Lake Herman Road, Benicia. 707-747-5855, https://thisis.church.
St. Stephen Christian Methodist Episcopal Church volunteers pack food boxes for a giveaway event, July 29, 2020.
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Life Changing Reality Christian Center: 1745 Enterprise Drive, Fairfield. 707-428-4673, www.lifechangingreality.org.
Greater Purpose Church: 601 Whispering Bay Lane, Suisun City. www.gpcnorcal.org/.707-857-2574,
Guru Nanak Sikh Temple: 2947 Rockville Road, Fairfield. https://sikhtemple.com/. Harvest Church: 126 Peabody Road, Vacaville. 707-427-8378, www.707harvest.com.
Mount Calvary Baptist Church: 1735 Enterprise Drive, Building 3, Fairfield, and 601 Whispering Bay Lane, Suisun City. 707-425-1849, www.mountcalvarychurch.org.
North Hills Christian Church: 3777 Vaca Valley Parkway Suite F. www.northhillsvv.org.707-449-8977,
Living Waters Worship Center: 260 Link Road, Suite F, Fairfield. www.livingwaterswc.org. Living Worship Christian Center: 312 Mini Drive, Vallejo. 707-426-3488.
Orchard Avenue Baptist Church: 301 N. Orchard Ave., Vacaville. www.itsallaboutfamilies.org.707-448-5848, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church: 2700 Dover Ave., Fairfield. www.ourladyofmtcarmelfairfieldca.org.707-422-7767, Parkway Community Church: 2397 Heath Drive, Fairfield. 707-425-7675, www.eparkway. com. Real Life Church: Hilton Garden Inn, 2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield. 707-864-9620, www.reallifefairfield.com. The Refuge: 2601-C Nut Tree Road, Vacaville. 707-469-6343, www.realrefuge.com. Rockville Bible Church: 720 Link Road, Fairfield. 707-864-6602, http://rockville bible.org. Rockville Presbyterian Fellowship: 4177 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. 707-8630581, www.rockvillepresbyterian.org. The Salvation Army Kroc Center: 586 E. Wigeon Way, Suisun City. 707-439-7880, www.gokroc.org. Samoan Christian Fellowship Church: 1200 Western St., Fairfield. 707-428-4211. www.scflife.org Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church: 580 Trinity Drive, Vacaville. www.discovertheshepherd.org.707-448-8599, Shiloh Baptist Church: 185 Chandler St., Vacaville. 707-446-4151, www.shilohbaptist churchvaca.org. Simple Church: 3690 Hilborn Road, Fairfield. 707-803-0124, https://simplechurch fairfield.com. Solano Valley Church: 1307 Oliver Road, Fairfield. 707-425-9463, www.solanovalley.org.
Hope Christian Church: 260 Link Road, Suite E, Fairfield. 707-864-5683, www.hopechristian church.net. Iglesia Ni Cristo: 1076 Horizon Drive, Fairfield, 650-826-0058, https://incmedia.org. Islamic Center of Fairfield: 1945 Kidder Ave., Fairfield. www.fairfieldmasjid.com.
Al-Anon:Monday: Noon, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1600 Union Ave, Fairfield; 7 p.m. Community United Methodist Church, 1875 Fairfield Ave., Fairfield; 7 p.m., Dixon Methodist Church, 209 N Jefferson St., Dixon; 6 p.m. First Baptist Church, 1055 Southampton Road, Benicia Tuesday: 7:30 p.m. Brookdale Senior Living, 799 Yellowstone Drive, Vacaville; 6:45 p.m. North Bay Health, 1900 Pennsylvania Ave., Fairfield. Wednesday: Noon, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1600 Union Ave., Fairfield. Thursday: Noon, Presbyterian Church, 425 Hemlock St., Vacaville (no children); 7 p.m. First Congregational Church, 230 Sacramento St, Rio Vista. Friday: 5:30 p.m. Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road, Vacaville; 7 p.m., Kaiser Hospital Mob A, 3700 Vaca Valley Parkway, Vacaville. Alcoholics Anonymous: Please call before planning to attend in person. For more information, call 707-446-2244 or go to www.aasolanonorth.org. Sunday: (Fairfield) 8 a.m., IAF Reflection, 1731 N. Texas St.; 10 a.m. Grupo, 155 E. Alaska Ave. No. 3; 10:30 a.m. Women IAF meeting, 1731 N. Texas St.; Noon Nooners, 1731 N. Texas St.; 6:30 p.m. Last House on the Block, 1731 N. Texas St.; 6:30 p.m. IAF Recovery, 1731 N. Texas St.; 8 p.m. IAF Open, 1731 N. Texas St. (Vacaville) 6:30 a.m., Sunrise Sobriety, Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; 10 p.m., Eye Opener, Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; 5 p.m. Easy Does It, Church of the Epiphany, 300 West St.; 7 p.m., Online Men’s Stag, Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road. Monday: (Fairfield) 8 a.m., Into Action Fellowship online; noon, online Into Action Nooners; 6:30 p.m. Twin City Groups, First Street and Kentucky Street; 7 p.m. Grupo, 155 E. Alaska Ave. No. 3; 8 p.m., Living Sober Center, 91 Town Center Square, Vacaville. 707-534-3242, www.gccvv.org.
Grace Episcopal Church: 1405 Kentucky St., Fairfield. 707-425-4481, www.gracechurch fairfield.org.
St. John Lutheran Church: 78 Peabody Road, Vacaville. 707-469-1546, www.stjohn vacaville.org. St. Joseph Catholic Church: 1791 Marshall Road, Vacaville. www.stjoseph-vacaville.org.707-447-2354, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church: 1600 Union Ave., Fairfield. 707-422-4741, http://stmarks fairfield.org. St. Mary’s Catholic Church: 350 Stinson Ave., Vacaville. 707-448-2390, http://stmarys vacaville.com. St. Matthew Baptist Church: 125 McClellan St., Vacaville. 707-448-1560, www.stmatthew vacaville.org. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church: 101 West St., Vacaville. 707-448-5154, www.stpauls vacaville.org.
St. Stephen Christian Methodist Episcopal Church: 2301 Union Ave., Fairfield. 707-4252925, www.ststephencmechurch.org. St. Timothy Orthodox Church: 4593 Central Way, Fairfield. www.sttimothy.us.707-864-6236,
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New Hope Christian Fellowship: 4910 Allison Parkway, Vacaville. www.newhopevv.com.707-446-4051, New Hope Church of the Nazarene: 800 Jefferson St., Fairfield. www.fairfieldnewhope.org.707-421-2062, New Life Church: 5900 Cherry Glen Road, Vacaville. 707-446-9000, www.newlife church.com.
Celebrate Recovery: 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, 2641 N. Texas St, Fairfield. Experience freedom from your hang-ups, hurts and habits. Info: 707-425-9673 or https://libertyfairfield.com/ adultgroups. Compassionate Friends: 6 p.m. second Wednesday, Community Presbyterian Church, 425 Hemlock St., Vacaville. For parents, grandparents and adult siblings who experi enced the death of a child of any cause, any age.
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Wednesday: (Fairfield) 8 a.m., Just for Today, 1731 D1 N. Texas St.; Noon, Brown Baggers Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Book Study, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 2700 Dover Ave.; 6:30 p.m., Into Recovery, 1731 D1 N. Texas St.; 8 p.m., Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Book Study, 1731 D1 N. Texas St. (Suisun City) 7:30 p.m., Si Se Puede Group, Congregational Church, 701 Suisun St.; (Vacaville) 6:30 a.m., Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; noon, Lunch Break, Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; 7 p.m., Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; 8 p.m., Grupo Mano Amiga, 100 Holly Lane. Thursday: (Fairfield) 6:30 a.m., Just for Today, 1731 D1 N. Texas St.; noon, Into Action Nooners, 1731 D1 N. Texas St.; 6:30 p.m., On the Rocks, 4177 A Suisun Valley Road; 6:30 p.m., Grapevine, 1731 D1 N. Texas St.; 7 p.m. Grupo Solano, 155 E. Alaska Ave., Suite 3; (Vacaville) 6:30 a.m., Daily Reflection, Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; 10 a.m., Women in the Book, Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; noon, Lunch Brunch, Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; 6 p.m., Dirty Dozen Group, Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; 7 p.m., Group 86, Epiphany Church, Buck and West streets; 7:30 p.m., Grupo Mano Amiga, 100 Holly Lane; 8 p.m., Group 86, Epiphany Church, Buck and West streets; 8 p.m., Seekers Group, Christian Church of Vacaville, 66 Vine St. Friday: (Fairfield) 6:30 a.m., Just for Today, 1731 D1 N. Texas St.; noon, Into Action Nooners, 1731 D1 N. Texas St.; 6:30 p.m., Beginners Meeting, 1731 D1 N. Texas St.; 7 p.m., The Last Call, Grace Episcopal Church, First and Kentucky streets; 6:30 p.m., Twin Cities Group, Grace Episcopal Church, First and Kentucky streets; 8 p.m., Big Book Study, 1731 D1 N. Texas St.; (Suisun City) 7:30 p.m., Si Se Puede Group, Congregational Church, 701 Suisun St.; (Vacaville) 6:30 a.m., There is a Solution, Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; noon, Lunch Brunch, Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; 8 p.m., HOW Group, Community Presbyterian Church, Room C4, 425 Hemlock St.
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Diabetes Support Group: 3 p.m. first Thursday, VacaValley Health Plaza, 1010 Nut Tree Road, Suite 290, Vacaville. Free group discussion on diabetes and health. Info: 707-624-8230. Domestic Violence Support Groups: (Fairfield) LIFT3 Support Group, 1125 Missouri St. No. 209, 707-398-6865, www.lift3supportgroup. com; SafeQuest Solano, 1049 Union Ave., Suite B&C, 707-422-7345 and Crisis Hotline: 1-866-487-7233; Victor-Child Haven, 801 Empire St., 707-425-5744, www.victor.org/fairfield. (Vallejo) Fighting Back Partnership, 505 Santa Clara St., 707-648-5230. (Vacaville) SafeQuest, 707-422-7345, www.safequest.org. Food Addicts Anonymous: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Unity of the Valley Church, 350 N. Orchard Ave., Vacaville; 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, Trinity Lutheran Church, 2075 Dover Ave., Fairfield. For people recovering eating disorders. No dues, fees or SEE
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Saturday: (Fairfield) 8 a.m., Early Birds, 1731 D1 N. Texas St.; noon, Brown Baggers, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 2700 Dover Ave.; noon, Into Action Nooners Sober Book Study, 1731 D1 N. Texas St.; 6:30 p.m., Character Building, 1731 D1 N. Texas St.; 8 p.m., Into Action Fellowship Hall, 1731 D1 N. Texas St.; 10 p.m., Candlelight Meeting, 1731 D1 N. Texas St.; (Vacaville) 9 a.m., Clean and Sober, Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; 11 a.m., There is a Solution, Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; 5:30 p.m., The Minority Opinion, Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; 7 p.m., Saturday Night Special, Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; 8:30 p.m., All Groups Birthday Night (last Saturday of month), Community Presbyterian Church, 425 Hemlock St.
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Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group: (Vacaville) 7 to 9 p.m. second Wednesday, NorthBay Adult Day Center, 1020 Nut Tree Road. (Fairfield) 10 to 11:30 a.m. first and third Wednesdays, Redwood Caregivers Resource Center Fairfield Senior Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. (Vallejo) 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of each month, Florence Senior Center, 333 Amador Vallejo. Call Solano Area on Aging 707-644-6612
Tuesday: (Fairfield) 8 a.m., online; noon, Into Action Nooners, online; 5 p.m., Keep It Simple Sisters, 1731 D1 N. Texas St.; 6:30 p.m., Beginners Meeting, 1731 D1 N. Texas St.; 8 p.m., Open Discussion, 1731 D1 N. Texas St. (Suisun City) 8 p.m., Serenity Group, Congregational Church, 701 Suisun St.; (Vacaville) 6:30 a.m., Uncertain Steps, Vaca Valley Alano Club 106 Peabody Road; Noon, Lunch Brunch, Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; 6:30 p.m., Tuesday Ladies, Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; 7:30 p.m., Grupo Mano Amiga, 100 Holly Lane; 8 p.m., Unity Group, Presbyterian Church, 425 Holly St.
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Senior Day Program: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Fairfield Adult Recreation Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Supervised activities for persons with cognitive or physical impairments. Enrollment required. Info: 707-428-7654. Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group: RAINN 800-656-4673, 24/7 they also have translators available and a referral to local services, www.rainn.org.
Narcotics Anonymous: Some venues are closed. Please check the website: www.na.org: Sunday: (Fairfield) 10:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Serenity, Unity Hall, 711 Empire St. (Suisun City) 8 p.m., Winds of Change Candlelight Meeting, First Congregational Church, Solano Street and Suisun Road; (Vacaville) Noon. online.; 6 p.m., Sunday, 6585 Gibson Canyon Road; 8 p.m. Saint Paul’s Methodist Church, 101 W. St. Monday: (Fairfield) 9:30 a.m., 711 Empire St.; noon, Unity Hall, 711 Empire St.; 7 p.m. Unity Hall, 711 Empire St. (Vacaville) Noon, online only; noon, 614 E. Monte Vista; 7 p.m. Church of Epiphany, 300 W. St.; 8 p.m. The Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road; 8 p.m. Spanish Group, 40 Eldridge Ave.
Tuesday: (Fairfield) 9:30 a.m., 711 Empire St.; noon, 711 Empire St.; 7 p.m., Unity Hall, 711 Empire St.; (Vacaville) Noon, 614 E. Monte Vista; 7 p.m. online; 8 p.m. online. Wednesday: (Fairfield) 9:30 a.m., 711 Empire St.; Noon, 711 Empire St.; Noon, Unity Hall, 711 Empire St.; 7 p.m., 930 Empire St.; (Vacaville) Noon, online; noon, 614 E. Monte Vista; 8 p.m. St. Paul Methodist Church, 101 West St.; 8:30 p.m. 106 Peabody Road. Thursday: (Fairfield) 9:30 a.m., 711 Empire St.; noon, 711 Empire St.; 7 p.m., Alliance Neighbor Church, 1319 W. Texas St.; (Vacaville) Noon, online; noon 614 E. Monte Vista Ave.; 5:30 p.m., Ladies Night Out, 610 Boyd St., no children; 7 p.m., Men’s Meeting, 1286 Callen St.; 5:30 p.m., Ladies Night Out, 1286 Callen St. Friday: (Fairfield) 9:30 a.m., 711 Empire St.; 8 p.m., Vivendo El Programa, Unity Hall, 711 Empire St.; 7:30 p.m., City Church, 734 E. Tabor Ave.; (Vacaville) Noon, 614 E. Monte Vista Ave.; noon, online.; 10 p.m., Last Call Welcome to the Jungle, Vaca Valley Alano Club, 106 Peabody Road. Saturday: (Fairfield) 9:30 a.m., 10th Step Meeting, Unity Hall, 711 Empire St.; 7 p.m., Fairfield Saturday Night, Unity Hall, 711 Empire St.; (Vacaville) 10:30 a.m., Early Bird Special, 1286 Callen St.; noon online; 9 p.m., Saturday Night Live, 106 Peabody Road. Info: www. napasolanona.org. National Alliance on Mental Illness: For information on the variety of meetings offered, call 707-422-7792 or go to https://namisolano county.org.
Homicide Survivors Support Group: 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Solano Family Justice Center, 604 Empire St., Fairfield. Survivors of homicide victims and victims of attempted homicides are welcome, regardless of whether the perpetrator has been apprehended. Info: Valerie Dodini, v.dodini.law@sbcglobal.net.
Overeaters Anonymous 12-step/Tradition Study: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Liberty Church, 2641 N. Texas St., Fairfield, Tina, 323-696-2577; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Fairfield Cordelia Library, 5050 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, 707-446-1875.
Journey Through Grief: 6 p.m. Tuesdays, NorthBay Bereavement Center, 4520 Business Center Drive, Suite 110, Fairfield. A 10-week series of classes focused on healing and learning about grief. Each participant must have been bereaved, or in mourning, for three months before registering. Each session is facilitated by a grief therapist and is offered free of charge to the people of Solano County. The class is limited to 12 people. Info: 707-646-3517.
44 | 2385 N. Texas Street • Fairfield • 707.425.2231 Est. 1958 A Trusted Pawnbroker & Custom Jeweler On Site, Jewelry & Watch Repair Over 60 Years in Business We Buy Jewelry & Scrap Gold ONE COMPANY. ONE CALL. ONE SOLUTION. FAIRFIELD - 421.0110 4717 Mangels Blvd. Apply On-line at www.1alkar.com weigh-ins. Info: www.foodaddicts.org.1-800-600-6028, Gamblers Anonymous Fellowship: For meeting times, dates and locations visit anonymous.org/mtgdirCA.html.www.gamblers Grief Share: 1 p.m. Thursdays, New Life Church, online; 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Liberty Church, 2641 N. Texas, St., Fairfield; 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Crossroads Christian Church, 190 Butcher Road, Vacaville; 1 p.m. Sundays, New Hope Christian Fellowship, 4910 Allison Parkway, Vacaville. Some programs have fees. Info: www.griefshare.org/groups/search.707-446-4051, HIV Antibody Testing: Rapid Oral Testing on demand, Solano County Health and Social Services Department, 2201 Courage Drive, Fairfield. 707-784-8317 or Mobile Rapid HIV Testing at various sites call 707- 398-8317.
Solano Pride Center Engaged Youth Group: 4 p.m. Fridays, Youth Group meets; 5 p.m. Thursdays; 6 p.m. Thursdays, Men’s Group, 1234 Empire St., Fairfield. Info: 707-207-3430, www.solanopride.org. Solano Recovery Project: 2 to 5 p.m. 711 Empire St., Fairfield. Info: www.solanorecoveryproject.org.707-419-4662, Take Pounds Off Sensibly: (Suisun City) Tuesday weigh-ins, 5:45 p.m., meetings 6:45 p.m., Suisun Senior Center, 318 Merganser Drive, 707-864-8141. www.tops.org. (Vacaville) Tuesday weigh-ins, 6:30 p.m., meetings 7 p.m., Epiphany Episcopal Church, 300 West St.; Thursday weigh-ins, 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m., McBride Senior Center, 1 Town Plaza. www.tops.org. Veteran Men’s Grief Support Group: 10 to 11 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays, NorthBay Bereavement Center, 4520 Business Center Drive, Suite 110, Fairfield. Free. Info: 707-646-3517. TIMA MIROSHNICHENKO/PEXELS
Pet Loss Support Group: 7 p.m. first Tuesday, SPCA of Solano County, 2200 Peabody Road, Vacaville. Free. Meeting on Zoom only. Info: www.solanospca.com. Prostate Cancer Support Group: 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Travis Air Force Base Heritage Center, 61 Burgan Blvd., Building 80, Travis Air Force Base. Info: 707-424-5883. Schizophrenia Support Group: For information on the variety of meetings offered, call 707-422-7792 or go to https://namisolano county.org.
olano County has been seeing local jobs return, housing prices rise and other positives that indi cate it has been coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic economic shutdown.Leading that recovery was the mil lions – even billions – of dollars being poured into the overall economy by the state and federal governments. However, inflation has slowed that recovery and concerns are the country is heading for another recession if it is not already at the doorstep.
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Forecasters estimated continued eco nomic growth until 2025,” the 2021 Solano County Index of Economic and Community Progress stated. The report is compiled by economist Robert Eyler, president of Economic Forensics and Analytics out of Peta luma, and a professor of economics at California State University, Sonoma.
AARON ROSENBLATT/DAILY REPUBLIC FILE (2021) A construction crew works on the Interstate 80 offramp project at West Texas Street in Fairfield, July 18, 2021.
“California’s state budget is pro jected to have a historically large surplus, which means that many house holds in Solano County will receive payments either directly or indirectly in 2022 and 2023, increasing their income,” the report states. “Some of those payments might be tax rebates for Californians as direct payments to households and others are in the form of expanded infrastructure and educa tionEachspending.”city and the county was awarded American Recovery Plan Act Covid relief funds from the federal gov ernment to distribute to various uses as well.Job recovery started in late 2020 and continued in 2021, after sharp job cuts in April and May 2020, the index report states. “Solano County has restored 97.9% of its pre-Covid level of employment. It is still on pace to recover all the jobs lost in 2020 by the end of 2022 in the aggregate, but the mix of jobs and opportunities for Solano County resi dents have changed and, in some indus tries, might not return,” the report states.Another strong indicator of a recov ering economy is housing prices, which are on the “Betweenrise.March 2020 and March 2022, the median price of housing in
“By the end of 2021, the U.S. economy had recovered from the Covid-19 recession that began in 2020 as social restrictions were lifted.
“However, a key headwind in that forecast was relatively high and per sistent inflation, an increase that began in April and May 2021. By the end of 2022’s first quarter, inflation rates had reached heights not seen since the late 1980s. Another headwind emerging in 2022 is due to geopolitical issues touched off by the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine,” the report states. It notes as a primary example of the rising costs to consumers that gas prices exceeded $6 per gallon in Solano County in “AlthoughMarch.such high prices might not last, elevated prices will likely last as long as turmoil in Eastern Europe remains. Solano County’s lower- and middle-wage workers – especially those who commute – face a regressive tax due to higher fuel costs and general inflation.”Again, state funds are expected to help sustain residents in Solano County and throughout the state.
espite a second year of severe drought and ongoing supply chain issues due to the Covid-19 pandemic and other geopolitical forces, Solano County agriculture in 2021 reported its biggest crop value year ever.
46 | Solano Life 2022 | Sunday, August 28, 2022 DAILY REPUBLIC Travis still tops employerSolano’slist Solano agriculture overcomes drought, pandemic for biggest year DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF S olano County has several large companies that keep the county humming along.Travis Air Force Base is one of the largest Solano County employers.Itisalso an economic engine that in 2016 produced an estimated $1.6 billion to the regional economy, and among its 13,400 employees, about 1,850 are civil ians who work for the Department of Defense and another 1,170 are civilian contractors.According to a survey released in early 2017 by the Solano Economic Development Corporation, Travis was the largest employer in the county with an additional 9,500-plus active-duty and reservist employees. • David Grant Medical Facility (Travis Air Force Base) • California Medical Facility • Duravent Inc. • Flatiron Construction Corp. • Genentech Inc. • Guittard Chocolate Co. • Jelly Belly Candy Co. • Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center • Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center • Mike’s Auto Body • NorthBay Health Green Valley • NorthBay Medical Center • NorthBay VacaValley Hospital • Quick Lane • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom • Solano County • Solano County Sheriff’s Office • Solano County Office of Education • Sutter Solano Medical Center • Touro University California • Travis Air Force Base • USDA Forest Service • Vacaville city • Valero Benicia Refinery • Vallejo city Source: California Employment Development Department Top 25 employers in Solano County DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF
There are two major factors that help Solano County overall. One is its ag diversity, with nearly 100 commodities making up the 2021 report. In short, the county does not rely on just one or two commodi ties for the health of the industry. Second, and perhaps most impor tantly, is the availability of water.
ROBINSON KUNTZ/DAILY REPUBLIC FILE (202 Produce is for sale at Robledo Produce stand in Fairfield, July 26, 2021.
“Increasingly scarce water sources in other parts of California led to the fallowing of an estimated 395,000 acres of farmland in 2021 as Solano County ad much of the state endured a second year of drought,” the “This recent dry period, one of the driest two years on record, is now rec ognized as part of an extended drought across the western United States dating to 2000,” the report states. “During this time, Solano County has trended in and out of dry The report specifically notes the years 2007-10, 2012-17 and 2020, and reached the “exceptional drought” classification in 2014-16 and part of 2021.“Reliable Solano Project (Ber ryessa) water supplies have helped sustain local agriculture through these times of drought,” the report states. “Consistent year-to-year surface water availability has also supported recent cropping transitions in the county, allowing growers to adapt to market and industry trends –evident in this year’s crop report value which crested $400 million for the firstThosetime.”shifts have favored perma nent crops, “with significant increases in new almond orchards and a growing number of pistachio and olive plantings offsetting corresponding declines in field crop acreage and production.”Therecent groundwater sustain ability report also shows Solano County is in much better shape that other parts of the state, especially the Central Valley. The report also notes the rebound of the wine grape industry after a year in which area fires hurt the industry due to contamination from the smoke and ash.
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“This sets a new record high value surpassing the 2014 peak of ($378.54 million) – a remarkable feat considering the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on supply chains, production costs and agriculture workforce,” Ed King wrote in the introduction to the 2021 Solano County Crop and Livestock Report.
The Solano County Crop and Live stock Report, which was presented to the Board of Supervisors on Aug. 2, showed a gross value of $407.64 million – up from $357.16 million in 2020.
SEE PAGE 48 Solano County increased 34.6%, according to ZillowTM Research,” the economic index report states. “In December 2021, the median price was approximately $592,500 in Solano County, compared with $737,400 in California as a whole; the statewide median home price was $618,000 a year earlier. Housing price forecasts for Solano County and the Bay Area remain positive for 2022, despite projected interest rate increases,” the report states. “Slower growth is expected in the median price of housing through 2022 and 2023. Rental costs rose slowly in 2021 and are expected to continue to climb in 2022, especially due to ele vated inflation. Data from RentCafe suggest rents in Fairfield are above $2,000 on average, and in Vacaville over $2,100 as of February 2022.”
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“Moreover, persistent dry conditions saw the entire county is a state of exceptional drought from late-May intoAmid-November.”40%increasein the value of the county’s top crop, almonds, was a big reason for the overall increase. Almonds went from $50.7 million in gross value to $71.12 million, the reportProcessingstates. tomatoes, at $44.11 million, remained the county’s second most valuable crop, followed by nursery products ($43.09 million), cattle and calves ($31.88 million) and alfalfa/hay ($28.61 million). Wine grapes climbed to sixth from seventh with a value of $25.44 million, while walnuts dropped from sixth to seventh with a value of $20.31 million. Sheep and lambs moved into the top 10, showing up in the ninth spot with a gross value of $8.92 million.
Issues related to housing and rent prices that continue to be concerns are the Covid-related protections against evictions for nonpayment of rent, and the growing reality that prices are exceeding the ability of Solano County residents to pay – especially those who work and live in the county. The lack of housing stock, officials said, adds to thatInissue.the meantime, the Solano Eco nomic Development Corp. continues its efforts to support and expand local businesses as well as target specific kinds of industries to the area. Homelessness, broadband connec tion to rural areas, water infrastruc ture and other issues also will play a part in the economic future of the county.
The greater than $50 million increase from year-to-year follows a 4% decline from 2019 to 2020. “This drop marks one of the steeper annual regressions in crop and livestock values during the past twenty years following downturns of the economic recession in 2009 (-14%) and drought in 2015 (-7%). The Covid-19 pandemic, reemerging drought conditions and devastating wildfires contributed to turbulent markets, supply chain disruptions, food service closures, and crop losses –all of which affected crop and live stock values,” King said at the time.
Fairfield, Vacaville offer plenty of shopping opportunities
The mall continues to evolve, even as longtime anchors like Sears faded away.The virus has affected every single store in Fairfield and Vacaville, the
DAILY REPUBLIC Sunday, August 28, 2022 | Solano Life 2022 | 47 DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF hings have changed in Fairfield but one staple has been the Solano Town Center or otherwise known as the mall. The mall in Fairfield has been a longtime fixture in the Solano shopping scene and in many ways shaped shop ping 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, broadening its footprint greatly since being purchased by Starwood in 2012. The mall is now home to around 135 different shops, including anchors: Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Best Buy, Edwards Cinemas, Dave & Busters and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Shopping is no fun without refueling with some food, and there are no worries in that department either. The mall also boasts three restaurants –Red Robin, Applebee’s and Buffalo Wild Wings along with the newly opened Dave & Busters – as well as a full food court that includes McDon ald’s, Subway, Panda Express, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Charley’s Philly Steaks, Quickly and Pretzelmaker.
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mall is no exception. In 2020 the mall was initially shut down, then reopened with hours slashed to just Saturdays and Sundays with curbside pickups being offered, and was shut down again. It has open again. Many other stores have closed temporarily and some are gone for good. Store hours have changed along with ways to shop, many have gone to curbside pickups and limited the amount of shoppers inside the stores at one time. Vacaville developed 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.
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REPUBLIC FILE (2020) Travis Air Force Base aircraft are parked on the runway for the 60th Air Mobility Wing Change of Command Ceremony, July 17, 2020.
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 familyThatfun.popularity waned some what 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.Butretailisn’t limited to the large shopping centers. Down town 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 retail ers not readily found in mall set tings. These types of businesses are of particular focus in smaller markets such as Suisun City’s Waterfront District or along Benicia’s First Street. 47 KUNTZ/DAILY
As of late July, there were about 832 homes listed for sale. There have been 2,331 homes sold over the past six months, an average of about 389 homes sold per month. The June media sale rate was the lowest it has been since April 2008, however, according to the Califor nia Association of Realtors.
Legaspi said no particular city is the hottest market but there were 253 active homes on sale in Vallejo at the end of July, 222 in Vacav ille and 196 in Fairfield.The Northern Solano market is defined by the asso ciation’s territory of Fairfield, Vacav ille, Suisun City, Dixon, Rio Vista and the surrounding unincorporated areas that include Green Valley, Suisun Valley and Cordelia.Ingeneral, homes are staying on the market for roughly 22 days. The average stay in 2018 was 46 days, while the 2019 average was 61 days.
“Open houses have not been that well attended,” Legaspi said at the end of July. “Whether it is graduations, Fourth of July, holidays, vacations, they just haven’t been going. It may also be that the interest rates are so withandhomesmost$625,000monthsoverpriceThehigh.”averageofhomesalesthepastthreeiswiththetargetedbeingthree-four-bedroomstwobathrooms.
“The average is definitely slowing down,” he said. “It’s not like they are staying on the market for 30, 60 days, but it’s not weeks, either.” Sales of new home constructions have also gone well, Legaspi said.
DAILY REPUBLIC Sunday, August 28, 2022 | Solano Life 2022 | 49 www.vacavilleautobody.comNowusing environmentally-friendly Water borne Paint form PPG. LIFETIME GUARANTEE • Free Local Towing • Insurance Repair Facility • Paintless Dent Removal • OEM Factor y Parts • Frame RepairParts 449-4200 FREE ESTIMATES 938 E. Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville strongbusinesseshelpChamberskeep DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF F rom automotive to arts, insurance to restaurants, com puters, manufac turing and more, the place 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 busi nesses and Vacaville being home to more than 500 more. Benicia Chamber of Commerce 601 First St., Suite 100 Benicia, CA www.beniciachamber.com707-745-212094510 Dixon Chamber of Commerce SEE CHAMBERS, PAGE 50 It’s a tough market, but primed for buyers DAILY REPUBLIC STAFF T
The average price of home sales over the past three months is $625,000 with the most targeted homes being three- and four-bedrooms with two bathrooms.
That is up from the average home sales price of $450,000 just three years ago. The California Association of Real tors had median sales prizes in June at that $625,000 mark, up from the 615,530 in May and the $575,000 in June 2021.Legaspi said any home priced below $600,000 is being gobbled up, “but there are not many of those.”
According to the California Associa tion of Realtors, 46 of the 51 counties tracked registered a year-over-year increase in active listings in June, com pared to 44 counties in May. Nine counties had triple-digit gains in properties for sale from last year, with Yolo County leading the pack at 126.8% year-overyear, followed by Solano County (122.3%) and Merced County (112.5%).
Legaspi also said he has read interest rates may begin to stabilize by the begin ning of the new year, but with market volatility, it is often hard to predict.
he Solano County home market continues to be chal lenged by inflation and inter est rates but remains active, the president of the North ern Solano County Association of Real tors“It’ssaid.taken awhile to get used to the interest rates and the market change,” said Edwin Legaspi, president of the Realtors association and a Realtor with McGuire Capital Group Realty in Vacav ille. “We haven’t seen these kind of rates in awhile.”Legaspi got his license in 2011 and became a full-time Realtor. He was elected president in July of 2021 and offi cially took office in January 2022. The association has about 1,300 members. “It’s fantastic. I recommend it for anyone,” he said of the presidency. “I’m now standing up in crowded rooms once a week, facing the wrong direction.”
Boating and fishing Contact the state Department of Fish and Wildlife at 707-425-3828 or 707-944-5500 for regulations and restrictions at various sites. Civic Center/Dover Park ponds, located behind the Fairfield Civic Center and along Dover Avenue, respectively, 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 (966-9600) and Markley Cove Resort (966-2134 or 800-242-6287). 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. The Sacramento River, which forms much of Solano County’s eastern boundary, is noted for striped bass, sturgeon and catfish, as well as salmon and crappie. Boat ramps and campsites are available at Sandy Beach County Park (707-374-2097), located just south of Rio Vista. Boat ramps are also avail able at Delta Marina Yacht Harbor. Call 707-374-2315. For fishing condi tions and tackle, call Hap’s Bait and Tackle at Montezuma/Suisun707-374-2372. 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.
Plenty of recreational options in Solano REPUBLIC STAFF W hether it’s on a bike, in a boat or inside a tent, there are plenty of recreational opportuni ties in and around SolanoFromCounty.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: 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 chal lenge 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 Solano Cycling Club via email at Solano Cycling@aol.com, or the Monticello Cycling Club.
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 horse shoe 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.SandyBeach 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 Plea sure 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 Yount ville at 707-944-5500 or the Birds Landing Hunting Preserve and Sport ing Clays at 707-374-5092 or www.birds landing.net.Forhunting safety information or instruction, call the local recreation department or Guns, Fishing in Vacav ille at 707-451-1199 or visit www. gunsfishing.com.
50 | Solano Life 2022 | Sunday, August 28, 2022 DAILY REPUBLIC 220 N. Jefferson St. Dixon, CA www.dixonchamber.org707-678-265095620
Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce 33 N. Second Street Rio Vista, CA www.riovista.org707-374-270094571
Vacaville Chamber of Commerce 411 Davis Street, Suite 101 Vacaville, CA 95688 www.vacavillechamber.com707-448-6424
Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce 1111 Webster St. Fairfield, CA www.fairfieldsuisunchamber.com707-425-462594533
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Vallejo Chamber of Commerce 427 A Virginia St. Vallejo, CA www.vallejochamber.com707-644-555194590
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Vallejo is another hot spot for shore anglers, offering proximity to the Napa River and the Mare Island and Carqui nez straits. For more information, call Norm’s Bait and Tackle (707-6424330). Those interested in boating safety information can contact the Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadrons.
A boat filled with hunters makes its way back in after a hunt at Grizzly Ranch.
Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 1000 W. Texas St., Suite A Fairfield, CA www.solanohcc.com707-999-296694533
Solano County Black Chamber of Commerce 55 Springstowne #269 Vallejo, CA https://solanoblackchamber.com707-315-351594590
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.LagoonValley 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 or 707-421-7925. Benicia is home to an abundance of shore fishing, with popular sites includ ing 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.
Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce of Solano County 239 Cassady St. Vallejo, CA 94590 www.filamchamberatsolano.com707-246-9934
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Vik’s Wheelhouse: 295 A Mare Island Way, Vallejo. 707-648-1966, https://viks-grill.edan.io/. Vino Godfather Winery: 500 Walnut Ave., Mare Island. www.vinogodfather.com. Wooden Valley Winery: 4756 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. 707-864-0730, www.wooden valley.com.
The Rellik Tavern: 726 First St., Benicia. 707-746-1137, www.therelliktavern.com. Straw Hat Pizza: 1295 Horizon Drive, Fairfield. 707-421-8330, www.strawhatpizza.com/fairfield. Suisun Valley Filling Station: 2529 Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield. www.suisunvalleyfillingstation.com707-863-1555,
Vezer Family Vineyard: Blue Victorian, 5071 Suisun Valley Road, and Mankas Gardens, 2522 Mankas Corner www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com.Road, Fairfield.
The Point: 120 Marina Drive, Rio Vista. www.pointrestaurant.com
L ooking for a change of scenery after dark? Solano County is home to several nightspots including some that offer liveOthersentertainment.showcase sports on multiple screens inside the venue. Here are some nightspots in the county. Check with the venue to deter mine their hours, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Backdoor Bistro: 829 Merchant St., Vacaville. 707-685-9222, www.backdoorbistro.com. BackRoad Vines at Village 360: 4949 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. www.backroadvines.com.
Cast Iron Grill & Bar: 700 Main St., Suisun City, 707-425-1700, castirongrillandbar.com. Caymus-Suisun Winery: 4991 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-286-1776, https:// caymus-suisun.www.wagnerfamilyofwine.com/come-visit/ Cheers Nightclub: 321 Merchant St., Vacaville, 707-451-4049. Chris’ Club: 656 Benicia Road, Vallejo, 648-9257, www.chrisclub.com. City Sports Bar and Grill: Located in Stars Recreation Center, 155 Browns Valley Parkway, Vacaville, 707-455-7827. Cloud Nine: 4519 Walters Road, Fairfield, 707-425-9365, https://cloud-9-cocktail-lounge. business.site. Ding’s Cocktail Lounge: 1712 W. Texas St., Fairfield, 707-425-2529. Favela’s Fusion: 1500 Oliver Road, Fairfield. 707-421-8484, www.favelasfusion.com Fuso’s: 535 Main St., Suite A, Vacaville. 707-447-5560, www.fusorestaurant.com. Gentleman Jim’s: 1324 Lincoln Road East, Vallejo. 642-0324, http://gentleman-jimsvallejo.edan.io. Harry’s Sportsman’s Lounge: 833 Texas St., Fairfield,707-422-2940. Hide-A-Way Saloon: 586 Parker Road, Fairfield, 707-437-3800. Jack’s Pub: 605 Main St., Suisun City, 707-4298266, http://jacks-pub.edan.io. Legends and Heroes Sports Grill: 3990 Paradise Valley Drive, Fairfield. www.legendsparadisevalley.com.707-421-2234, The Limelight: 558 Parker Road, Fairfield. 707-437-5551.
Luke’s Lounge: 221 N. First St., Dixon. 707-678-4177. Merchant and Main Grill & Bar Inc.: 349 Merchant St., Vacaville. www.merchantandmaingrill.com.707-446-0382, Miss Darla’s: 110 Peabody Road, Vacaville. 707-446-4131, http://miss-darlas.edan.io.
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The Bandwagon Bar: 586 Parker Road, www.facebook.com/TheBandwagonBar.Fairfield. Benicia Grill II: 2390 N. Texas St., Fairfield. 707-428-0555, www.beniciagrill.com. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery: 190 Nut Tree Parkway, Vacaville. 707-359-2200, bjsrestaurants.com/locations/ca/vacaville.www.
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Buffalo Wild Wings: 1350 Travis Blvd., Fairfield, 707-422-9964; 1601 E. Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville. 707-474-5222, www.buffalowildwings. com.
Vanden High School 2951 Markley Lane, Fairfield Athletic707-437-8270director: Sean Murphy Will C. Wood High School 998 Marshall Road, Vacaville 707-453-6922, 707-453-6924 Athletic director: Andrea Daniels and Nick Voight
Solano Community College 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield Athletic director: Erik www.solanoathletics.comVisser University of California, Davis Hickey Gym 264 One Shields Ave., Davis Director of www.ucdavisaggies.comathletics: California State University, 6000 J St., www.hornetsports.comAthletic916-278-6481Sacramentodirector:MarkOrr
Professional sports Golden State Warriors Chase Center One Warriors Way, San Francisco www.warriors.com415-388-0100 Oakland A’s Oakland Coliseum 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland mlb.com/athletics510-638-4900
Fairfield Community Services: 707-428-7465. www.fairfield.ca.gov. Rio Vista Recreation Department: 707-374-6451, ext. www.riovistacity.com.1106. Suisun City Recreation Department: 707-421-7200. Suisun.com. Vacaville Community Services: 707-449-5654. com/index.aspx?page=46.www.cityofvacaville. Greater Vallejo Recreation District: 707-648-4600. www.gvrd.org. Football Vanden Junior Vikings: www.vandenjrvikings.com. Vacaville Bengals Youth Football: www.vbyfc.siplay.com. Vacaville Junior Bulldogs Youth Football: vacavillejuniorbulldogs.org.707-332-9660. Dixon Youth Football: dixonyouthfootballcheer.siplay.com. Golf Paradise Valley Golf Course: Fairfield. www.fairfieldgolf.com.707-26-1600. Rancho Solano Golf Course: Fairfield. www.fairfieldgolf.com.707-429-4653. Rio Vista Golf Club: Rio Vista. 707-374-2900. www.thegolfclub atriovista.com. info@theclubat riovista.com. Hiddenbrooke Golf Club: Vallejo. 707-558-0330. www.hiddenbrooke golf.com. Blue Rock Springs Golf Course: Vallejo. 707-643-8476. bluerockspringsgolf.com.www. Gymnastics Fox Gymnastics Training Center: 707-452-1118. Ice sports Vacaville Ice Sports Adult Leagues: 707-55-0225. www.vacavilleice sport.com. Vacaville Jets Youth Hockey Program: www.jetsyouthhockey.com.707-455-0225.
High collegesschools/ Armijo High School 824 Washington St., Fairfield Athletic707-438-3393director: Melissa Wilson Benicia High School 1101 Military West, Benicia Athletic707-747-8325director: Craig Holden Bethel High School 1800 Ascot Parkway, Vallejo Athletic707-556-5700director: Jeff Turner Buckingham Charter 188 Bella Vista Road, Suite B, Athletic707-453-7300Vacavilledirector: Dan Curry, Tessa Threets Dixon High School 555 College Way, Dixon Athletic707-678-6330director: Brent Peterson Fairfield High School 205 E. Atlantic Ave., Fairfield Athletic707-438-3000director: Eddie Wilson Rio Vista High School 410 S. 4th St., Rio Vista 707-374-6336, ext. 1219 Athletic director: Brian Fonseca Rodriguez High School 5000 Red Top Road, Fairfield 707-863-7950, ext. 1341. Athletic director: Tracy Cordes St. Patrick’s High School 1500 Benicia Road, Vallejo 707-644-0403, ext. 415 Athletic director: Lane Hawkins Vacaville High School 100 W. Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville 707-453-6033, 707-453-6035 Athletic directors: Chris Santopadre, Fred Jones, Mike Papadopoulos, Stu Clary Vacaville Christian High School 1117 Davis St., Vacaville Athletic707-446-1776director: Jerry Miller Vallejo High School 840 Nebraska St., Vallejo Athletic707-556-8700director: Josh Ramos
Solano Mudcats Baseball Club: info@solanomudcats.org.www.solanomudcats.org. Vacaville American Little League: vacavilleall.www.tshq.bluesombrero.com/vallorg@hotmail.com.
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Sacramento Kings Golden 1 Center 500 David J. Stern Walk, www.kings.com916-928-0000Sacramento
Vacaville National Little League: www.eteamz.com/vnll. Rio Vista Little League: www.rvbaseball.org. baseball@yahoo.com.riovista.
Fairfield Expos Baseball Association American Legion: earthlink.net.teams/2018/ca/97349.www.legion.org/baseball/707-451-2640.fexpos@
Dixon Girls Softball Association: info@dixongirlssoftball.com.www.dixongirlssoftball.com. Swimming Rio Vista Sharks: www.riovistasharks.com. Solano Aquatic Sea Otters: 707-980-8934. www.sasoswimming. org. rickys@sasoswimming.org. Vacaville Swim Club: jsp?_tabid_=0&team=snsvsc.https://www.teamunify.com/Home.707-724-1000.
NorthBay Elite Futbol Club: 707-646-7520. asp?ClientID=599.sportability.com/spx/leagues/Client.https://secure. Solano Soccer Club: www.solanounited.org. Vacaville United Soccer Club: vacavilleunited.com. Dixon Soccer Club: www.dixon soccerclub.com. Softball Fairfield-Suisun Bobby Sox: teampages.com.https://fairfieldsuisunbobbysox. California Cruisers: calcruiserssoftball@gmail.com.www.californiacruisers.org. Vacaville Bobby Sox: leaguelineup.com/vacavillebobbysox.www.
Dixon Little League: www.dixonlittleleague.org. Basketball Fairfield Youth Basketball Club (Fairfield Ballers): www.leaguelineup.com/ffballers.707-384-5515. Community sports Benicia Parks and Community Services: www.ci.benicia.ca.us/pcs.707-746-4285. Dixon Recreation Department: 707-678-7000. www.ci.dixon.ca.us.
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Dixon Dolphins: www.dixondolphins.com. Wrestling Colts Wrestling Club: 707-685-2660. Facebook: @coltswrestlingclub. Volleyball Club Solano: www.clubsolano.com.
University of the Pacific 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton Athletic209-946-3208directors: Janet Lucas and Linda www.pacifictigers.comVasquez
Sacramento River Cats Raley Field 400 Ballpark Drive, West rivercats.com916-376-4700Sacramento San Francisco Giants AT&T Park 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco http://www.sfgiants.com415-972-2000 San Francisco 49ers Levi’s Stadium 4900 Marie P. Debartolo Way and Tasman Avenue Team office: 4949 Centennial Blvd., Santa www.49ers.com408-562-4949Clara San Jose Sharks SAP Center 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose 408-287-7070 or http://www.sjsharks.com800-366-4423
Vaca Valley Figure Skating Club: 4707-55-0225. contact@vvfsc.org.www.vvfsc.org. Wine Country Curling Club: 916-783-8550, ext. 115. winecountrycurlingclub.com.www. Soccer Fairfield-Suisun Youth Soccer League: www.solanounited.org.
Area sports contact information STAFF F ootball, baseball and basketball are common-place on the list of activi ties for people to join, but Fairfield offers many other options that are suitable for different tastes. Whether it’s golf, swim ming, gymnastics or even hockey, Fairfield and its sur rounding area has many options for the athletic-types or even those who just want to get up and enjoy some recre ationalHere’sactivities.whatthe area has to offer: Baseball Cordelia/Tri-Valley Little League: www.ctvll.org. Fairfield Atlantic Little League: 707-551-4407. littleleague.org.www.fairfieldatlantic Fairfield Pacific Little League: league.com.asp?org=fairfieldpacificlittlewww.leagueathletics.com/Default. Suisun American Little League: 707-421-4264. Suisunlittleleague@ gmail.com. com/?org=suisunlittleleague.com.www.leagueathletics.
AARON ROSENBLATT/DR FILE Vanden’s Ayana Frank, right, is tagged out by Vista Del Lago’s Tayler Biehl while running to third base during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III semifinal softball game at Vanden High School in Fairfield, May 24.
The bulk of travel is by motor vehicle, with many commuters travel ing west to the Bay Area or east to Sac ramento on Interstate 80, which slices through the middle of the county.
“In the traffic control center, the operators collect data from roadway sensors and by observation. Then, if the operators wish to change the occu pancy requirement of the express lane, they communicate it to motorists through the large electronic message boards that overhang the freeway,” Cal transThereported.project involves two compo nents. The first is building 10 miles of new express lanes in the median of I-80 between Air Base Parkway in Fairfield and Leisure Town Road in Vacaville, just east of the Interstate 505 interchange. That project is underway.“Later, workers will convert 8 miles of bi-directional carpool lanes into express lanes between Red Top Road and Air Base Parkway in Fairfield,” Caltrans reported. The interchange project is viewed as a critical element to improving the traffic flow and the flow of freight through the area, but it is not it is not the only project local officials are trumpeting.Waterways, railways and highways have all played a role as transportation has evolved over the years in Solano County.Allthree of those methods of trans portation remain an option for county residents to get around, whether traveling for work or pleasure.
Waterways, which played such a 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 MareAndIsland.therestructuring of Highway 37 to combat sea rise and alleviate con gestion has also moved closer to the top of the priority list.
Napa Vine Transit: www.ridethevine.com/vine or 707-251-2800
The ramp opened on Aug. 1. The area also is seeing the expan sion of the Express Lane system, which is completing the goal of having the extra lane from Red Top Road to the Interstate 505 connection.
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 projects will deliver 18 miles of uninterrupted express lanes in both directions on Interstate 80 between Fairfield and Vacaville in Solano County. The Express Lane Projects will reduce congestion in the corridor, improve travel times and reliability, encourage carpooling and transit use, increase the number of people moved, and use modern technology to manage traffic,” the state Department of Trans portation said in a statement. The lanes will be open to motorists with three or more occupants, buses and motorcycles, and those motorists willing to pay a toll fee. Unlike carpool lanes, however, express lanes can be managed so the occupancy require ments and hours of operation can be changed according to circumstances.
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It is its role as a freight corridor that adds its economic power.
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Dixon Readi-Ride: www.ci.dixon.ca.us/237/Readi-Ride or 707-678-5020
Rio Vista Delta Breeze: http://riovistacity.com/delta-breeze-transit-system or 707-374-2878
Capitol Corridor Trains: www.capitolcorridor.org or 877-974-3322 Solano-Napa Commuter Information: www.commuterinfo.net or 800-535-6883
Vacaville City Coach Transit: www.citycoach.com or 707-449-6000
Nut Tree Airport, Vacaville: www.co.solano.ca.us/depts/genserv/nta/default.asp or 707-469-4600
Vallejo Baylink Ferry: www.baylinkferry.com or 877-643-3779
he opening of the new east bound Interstate 80 to southbound Interstate 680 connector ramp Fair field is latest piece of the massive Interstate 80/Interstate 680/ Highway 12 Interchange Project.
Bay Area Rapid Transit: www.bart.gov or 510-465-2278 (Fairfield and Vallejo buses and Capitol Corridor trains connect with BART stations)
Rio Vista Airport: http://riovistacity.com/airport or 707-374-2176
I-80/I-680/Hwy 12 upgrades improve traffic flow
[ AT GLANCEA ]Solano Transportation AARON ROSENBLATT/DAILY REPUBLIC FILE (2015) AARON ROSENBLATT/DAILY REPUBLIC FILE (2021) ABOVE: Vehicles drive along the Highway 12 overpass onto eastbound Interstate 80 near the site of the Interstate 80/ Interstate 680/Highway 12 Interchange Project in Dec.Fairfield,2,2021. RIGHT: The San Francisco Bay Ferry, seen in Vallejo, in 2015.
SolTrans (Benicia and Vallejo bus service): www.soltransride.com or 707-648-4046
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 Fair field-Vacaville train station that will be located on Peabody Road.
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