Daily Republic: Friday, March 31, 2023

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TRUMP INDICTED BY NY GRAND JURY

First former US president to be prosecuted

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WASHINGTON — Former President Trump has been indicted in New York City on charges related to a $130,000 payment made by his former attorney Michael Cohen to adult film star Stormy Daniels in the final days of the 2016 presidential campaign, money allegedly paid to prevent the actor from publicly saying she had an affair with Trump.

The unprecedented indictment, reported Thursday by multiple media outlets, marks the first time

9 dead after Blackhawk military helicopters crash in KY

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Nine U.S. military members have died after a crash involving two military helicopters in Western Kentucky Wednesday, according to officials with the military.

The crash happened in Trigg County and was reported at approximately 10 p.m., according to military officials. It involved two HH60 Black Hawk Helicopters that were performing a routine training mission, military officials said.

“Today is a tough and tragic day for Kentucky, for Fort Campbell, for the 101st,” said Gov. Andy Beshear, who was in attendance for a press conference outside the 101st Airborne Division.

The Marshall County Rescue Squad, which assisted at the scene of the incident, reported that nine soldiers were killed in the crash. The number of deaths was further confirmed by military officials during a press conference Thursday morning.

“The command is currently focused on caring for its servicemembers and their families,” officials said.

Soldiers were conducting training when crash occurred

The helicopters were flying in multi-ship formation under nightvision goggles when the crash occurred, according to Brig. Gen. John Lucas, deputy commander for 101st Airborne Division. The Black Hawk aircraft were a form of medical evacuation helicopters.

Lucas said they don’t believe the helicopters were performing medical evacuation drills when the crash occurred. There were no signals for distress prior to the crash.

Five soldiers occupied one helicopter while four other soldiers

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in history that a former U.S. president has been criminally prosecuted. It comes as Trump is facing separate, ongoing investigations into his alleged involvement in 2020 election interference by his supporters and the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, along with his handling of classified documents after leaving office.

Trump is a declared candidate for president in 2024, and his Republican allies have sought to portray the work of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg as politically motivated, with

the former president calling on his supporters in a social media post Saturday to protest and “take our nation back.” Over the last year, Bragg revived the investigation, which was initiated in 2018 but was repeatedly placed on the back-burner.

Trump, who declined an invitation to testify before the grand jury, has denied the affair with Daniels and alleged that she demanded cash because of his vulnerability as a presidential candidate. Earlier this

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FAIRFIELD — Flooding closed a southbound section of Interstate 680 in Fairfield for about three hours on Wednesday, with isolated flooding reported across the county.

Both lanes of I-680, south of Gold Hill Road to Marshview Road, were closed starting at 10:45 a.m., with one lane reopened just before The parking lot at Saechao Family Farm in Fairfield is flooded with rainwater, Wednesday. See Spill, Page A8

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BENICIA — Be patient and conserve was the message for the community from the city of Benicia at a press conference on Thursday.

The request comes following a hillside collapse that created a considerable leak for the city’s main water source the day before.

At around 8 p.m. Wednesday, the Public Works Department noticed a drop in water pressure from the pipe coming from Lake Berryessa to the city’s main water processing plant, according to Public Works director Kyle Ochenduszko.

“A week before we were informed of a minor amount of soil erosion along the road,” he said.

They continued to monitor the situation and noticed a drop in water pressure Wednesday night, prompting a shutoff of the water main and evaluation of the situation.

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Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Waco Regional Airport in Waco, Texas, March 25.

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An emergency official crosses a damaged Lopes Road in Fairfield, Thursday. Wednesday’s storm caused damage to Benicia’s main water line, prompting city officials to issue an order requiring all Benicia residents and businesses to conserve water.

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The Sleepy Hollow ‘no-tell motel’ and a proposed $20 million amusement park

Washington Irving’s 1820 short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” with Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman, used to scare the bejeebus out of me when I was a kid. So imagine my feelings when we visited friends in Fairfield for the first time in 1976 when we lived on Hamilton Air Force Base,and one of the first landmarks I saw coming into town was the sign for a Sleepy Hollow Motel.

It was on what was then Magellan Road next to Interstate 80 right around where the current day Department of Motor Vehicles office is located.

The best description of what Sleepy Hollow was for most of the time I was aware of it, was a “notell motel.” For those who need it spelled out, Wiktionary defines that term as “a motel where brief sexual encounters are sanctioned.”

Sandi Fleeman Haines, whose aunt and uncle used to manage Sleepy Hollow in the 1970s, summarized it more colorfully: “It was the first time I heard the words ‘fast sleepers’ for prostitutes and their clients.”

It is worth mentioning that the Sleepy Hollow’s rep wasn’t always so sullied. It was built in 1947 and was one of the few places for lodging in the area off of what was then State Route 40. An undated advertisement for the establishment touted its single and double rooms with kitchenettes, automatic laundry and “POPULAR RATES – EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR!” They are listed as daily, weekly and monthly – but not hourly.

I recently posted a picture of Sleepy Hollow that I got from Fairfielder Lori Lorenz in a few local Facebook groups and the memories flowed. They ran the gamut from those who remember the neighborhood as a fun place to grow up to those who remember the motel’s inglorious days, including one who said his friend was murdered there. While it was not the Hotel California, more than one person reported that some rooms had mirrors on the ceiling (though probably not pink champagne on ice).

Here is a sample of the comments:

Louie Cimo: When we first moved to Fair-

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field in 1961 that’s where we lived for several weeks until my father could find us a place to live.

Kimberly McBride-Sager: We lived there for about 2 months and cooked Thanksgiving dinner in the little kitchenette!

Rio Fields: I’m sure the roaches miss it.

Casey Coppock: When I was young it was the Sleepy Hollow motel that let me know we were in Fairfield as we passed it on the way home from somewhere we had visited.

Al Dolby: That place was solely responsible for the creation of the daily police blotter in newspapers across America.

Some referred to it as “Creepy Hollow” or “Sleazy Hollow” and a few, probably wisely following the advice of counsel, just posted “no comment.” Posting about the Sleepy Hollow photo was not a contest, but if it had been, then Fairfield Mayor Catherine Moy would have won with her post, “I feel like I need to go to the doctor for some penicillin just seeing this picture.”

In its fifth decade of existence, Sleepy Hollow was a shadow of its own shadow of itself. According to a Daily Republic article, in January 1993 police blocked nearby roads and spent a gloomy, cold day in a standoff with three men suspected of running a methamphetamine lab in the motel.

It was finally put out of its misery in 1995 and demolished.

There is a Sleepy Hollow story that has not been told, however. For many longtimers, the surrounding area, De Soto Drive, Hamilton Drive and other neighborhood streets, and not just the motel, were referred to as Sleepy Hollow. And at one point, evidently, there was a Sleepy Hollow Trailer Park as well.

What if I told you that at one time there were plans to build a $20 million (multiply any of the numbers in this column by 10 to get the approximate 2023 cost) amusement park in the Sleepy Hollow area?

It’s true.

In January 1964 an article was published in the Daily Republic with the headline, “Space Age Park Gains Nod.” The Fairfield

Solano selected for national IMPACT Network behavioral health initiative

Planning Commission approved in concept a $20 million educational display-type park that was proposed by developers from Los Gatos.

The project was to include a restaurant, motel, service station and convention hall facilities with futuristic styling. It was to employ over 100 people.

But that ain’t all.

It was to have exhibits as well. “Futurama” was actually one of the words used in a subsequent article. Polaris submarines, simulated trips into space, rocket ships and other space themed exhibits by major electronic and space industries would be the centerpiece. A lunar rail, a rocket ship-type conveyance suspended from a track and powered by turbine engines, was to be installed at a cost of $1.25 million.

While the Planning Commission was gung ho, the local Sleepy Hollow residents and others pumped the brakes on the project. George Ambrose, who said he lived to the windward side of the proposed park in Sleepy Hollow, claimed an “amusement park is not desirable for a residential area.”

The developer insisted that the site was the best because “you can’t hide a project of this type away in a hillside.” For the residents fearing noise from the park, he said that it would close at 10 p.m. and the noise would be “no louder than a television set or stereo.”

It turned out that the plan faced problems beyond locals who did not want it in their backyard. In July 1964 the developer reported that some of the firms invited to place the space themed exhibits had budgeted most of their publicity and advertising funds for that year’s World’s Fair in New York. He proposed a different plan.

For a mere $7 million he could offer “luxurious cluster-type garden apartments surrounding liberally landscaped courtyards with fountains,

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a golf course, barbecue pits, lawn bowling and a clubhouse.” The recreation area would be limited exclusively to residents of the garden apartments. There would be 200 one-bedroom apartments and 100 twobedroom apartments on the 21-acre site.

I will not hold you in suspense any longer. Neither luxurious garden apartments nor a spaceage amusement park was ever built in that area.

But at least some “fast sleepers” got bargains.

Fairfield freelance humor columnist and accidental local historian Tony Wade writes two weekly columns: “The Last Laugh” on Mondays and “Back in the Day” on Fridays. Wade is also the author of The History Press books “Growing Up In Fairfield, California” and “Lost Restaurants of Fairfield, California” and hosts the Channel 26 government access TV show “Local Legends.”

FAIRFIELD — Solano County will be a part of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge: IMPACT Network. The national initiative is “aimed at leveraging behavioral health strategies to reduce overincarceration of individuals with behavioral health needs and elim inating racial inequities that persist in the local criminal justice system.” The program runs through December 2024.

tance to advance criminal justice system improvements, strengthen community engagement and identify equity-based solutions to divert individuals with behavioral health needs away from the justice system and into treatment.

“One major activity will include a facilitated Sequential Intercept Mapping workshop.

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“It is vital that people can access the behavioral health treatment and services early and quickly so they can avoid cycling in and out of the jail system,” Emery Cowan, director of the county Behavioral Health Division, said in a statement. “Being part of the IMPACT Network will provide that muchneeded support in bringing together justice partners, advocates, and community members to plan and implement equity-driven, community-informed solutions.”

The county will receive technical assis-

“The SIM mapping process brings together leaders and different agencies and systems to work together to identify strategies to divert people with mental and substance use disorders away from the justice system into treatment.”

It will be used as a community strategic planning tool to assess available resources, determine gaps in services and plan for community change.

This initiative is facilitated by Policy Research Inc., national foundations and associations, such as the federal Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration, the Urban Institute and the National Association of Counties. It began in 2021.

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Public Health employee honored with Edward G. Lopez Award

FAIRFIELD — The Solano County supervisors this week recognized April 3-9 as National Public Health Week, and held up its Health Services manager for her critical work during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cynthia Coutee was selected as the 2022 Edward G. Lopez Award recipient, with the announcement coming on Tuesday. The award, named after the county’s former health officer of more than 20 years, recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions to improving the health and quality of life for people living in Solano County.

Coutee also was lauded by colleagues for her more than three decades of service.

James Johnson Jr., the interim chief of the Emergency Services, Preparedness, Immuni-

zation and Communicable Disease Bureau, called Coutee “a mentor to me and many others, a friend and a true servant leader.”

Jayleen Richards, the Public Health administrator, noted that the county decided during one of the Covid surges, with hundreds of new cases being reported daily, that it would train Public Health and other county employees to be contact tracer investigators. Coutee developed the training model and did the training.

“She also trained the state employees who were reassigned to local health jurisdictions to do the contact tracing investigations,” Richards said, adding those employees even asked to work evenings and weekends to handle the caseload.

“I think they expressed that because they had such loyalty to Cynthia (that) they wanted to

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Employers and job-seekers interact at a Workforce

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FAIRFIELD — The NorCal Career Fair returns to Solano Community College on April 13.

sent all major industries in Solano County in both the public and private sector,” organizers said in a statement.

information and fresh, free produce from the Contra Costa and Solano Food Bank.”

Courtesy photo Cynthia Coutee, front center, holds the proclamation for National Public Health Week. She is the Edward G. Lopez Award recipient.

FAIRFIELD — The Solano County Library received two $20,000 federal grants “to provide book-themed pro gramming with opportunities for lifelong learning.”

The Library Services and Tech nology Act grants, distributed through the California State Library, pay for the Book to Action project.

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“Book to Action ini tiatives tackle important issues in the community and encourage reading, community discussion, and action. This year’s theme is Stop Asian Hate, with the goal to promote reading, engage the community, and learn more about Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures,” the county Library said in a statement.

Kelly Yang’s book, “New From Here,” has

been selected as the 2023 Book to Action title and a springboard for a series of library programs. Yang will speak and sign books in Solano County, 2 p.m. May 20 at the Ulatis Community Center, 1000 Ulatis Drive, in Vacaville. Family Book Clubs will be held at several library branch locations in April and May. All program participants will receive a copy of “New From Here.”

The books are

n Family Book Club at Suisun City Library, 3:30 p.m. April 4

n Family Book Club at Vacaville Town Square Library, 4 p.m. May 17

n Family Book Club at Vacaville Cultural Center Library, 3:30 p.m. April 27

n Family Book Club at Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library, 4:30 p.m. April 13,

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The event, put on by the Workforce Development Board of Solano County in partnership with the college, will feature 60 regional employers with hundreds of available job opportunities. “Employers repre-

It also will include “resource tables with information on various programs available in Solano County, including Clean Slate for those with a justice background, mental health wellness, financial literacy, family and children’s services, apprenticeship

New this year is virtual registration for job seekers. Participants can upload a single resume to a custom profile that can be shared with employers prior to the event.

services manager for the Workforce Development Board, said in the statement. “You can create a profile and get in front of our employers before the event even begins.”

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“Our early registration process gives our job seekers an opportunity to shine,” April ZiomekPortillo, the business

Two more bills by Dodd clear committee scrutiny

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FAIRFIELD — Legislation that would increase accountability and oversight for cases of sexual harassment and violence on California State University campuses cleared the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday. A second bill authored by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, also cleared committee review. This one, if signed into law, would add large juice bottles to California’s recycling program. It cleared the Environmental Quality Committee. It adds a deposit to the bottles, so consumers are encouraged to recycle.

Dodd has had a flurry of bills advance from committees in recent days, ranging from climate, to wildfire to, now, Senate Bill 808, which was introduced “in response to numerous cases of sexual harassment and violence occurring in the California State University system in recent years,” a statement from the senator’s office said.

“As a grandparent and

CSU graduate, I am committed to making sure students will feel safe and respected on our CSU campuses,” Dodd, a graduate of California State University, Chico said in the statement. “But so far, the CSU system hasn’t done a good job of putting the culture and processes in place to make that happen. This bill holds administrators accountable and brings necessary transparency to make sure cases aren’t swept under the rug. Thanks to committee members for approving this measure.”

The statement added, “Under provisions of the bill, investigations would be subject to additional oversight. Also, the outcome of any settlements would be posted on college websites and reported to the Legislature.”

The State Auditor’s report expected to be released this spring is expected to lead to even further layers of protection.

SB 808 is co-spon

sored by the California Faculty Association and CSU Employees Union, and has support from Solano County government. It next goes to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

The juice bill adds 46-ounce, or larger, juice bottles to the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act.

“Today we take a big step toward reducing our waste stream and uplifting our recycling program,” Dodd said. “Not only does this bill cut the amount of garbage we put into the ground but it provides a financial lifeline to recyclers and processors by maximizing their options for redeeming deposits on beverage containers. Ultimately, this bill will help us meet our

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The Career Fair runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Student Union, Building 1400, of the Fairfield campus, 4000 Suisun Valley Road. For more information, go to solanoemployment. org/careerfair Daily

VACAVILLE — Saving Gracie’s Bingo de Mayo is a fundraiser to help raise money for the nonprofit organization. Saving Gracie was founded in 2016 to help save the lives of pets who might otherwise die because their owners couldn’t afford expensive emergency care. They provide pet owners with financial assistance when facing a veterinary emergency. The primary goal is to end what has become known as “economic euthanasia,” when a pet loses its life due to an emergency and a lack of the financial means to save the pet’s life, according to the website. Enjoy an all-you-caneat Mexican feast, lime,

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Development Board career fair in Vallejo, Nov. 15, 2019.

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Annual BrewBash returns in April

In brief Vaca council gives OK to housing authority report, including Section 8 voucher program

SUISUN CITY — Visitors can test out the best local beers at the sixth annual BrewBash at the Suisun Basin in April.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Fairfield-Suisun Rotary projects supporting youth and children in Fairfield and Suisun City.

The BrewBash at the Basin will take place from noon to 4:30 p.m. April 22 at Sheldon Plaza, Driftwood Drive, in Suisun City. Tickets are $30-60, but designated-driver tickets are free. This is a 21-andover event.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit fsrotary.org

Unity of the Valley hosts Spring Tea

VACAVILLE — The Women of Unity will host a sit-down tea in May.

The event will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. May 6 at Unity of the Valley Spiritual Center, 350 N. Orchard Ave., Vacaville.

The hour will include a variety of hot teas, sandwiches and sweets. The event will also include live music, a drawing for gift baskets and a craft boutique.

This is a fundraiser for Unity of the Valley Spiritual Center and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Solano SPCA.

Tickets are $30.

For more information, call 707.447.0521 or visit unityvacaville.org

Loop the Lagoon returns to park

VACAVILLE — Loop

the Lagoon is a family fun run that helps raise money for Vacaville schools.

Well-behaved and leashed dogs are allowed on the course and in the Expo area. Be prepared to clean up after your furry friend.

Register for the 5K, 10K or 2-mile walk or run before April 27, and receive a T-shirt in addition to a medal. After the races, participants will find a petting zoo, community booths, music and other activities for the whole family.

The event will begin at 8 a.m. May 6 at Lagoon Valley Park, 4627 Peña Adobe Road in Vacaville. Registration is $15-40. For more information, visit loopthelagoon.com

Homeless Forum slated Wednesday

SUISUN CITY — A variety of agencies will join together Wednesday for a free Homelessness Forum at the Joseph Nelson Community Center, 611 Village Drive.

The event’s goal is to bring community members, service providers and city leaders together to address homelessness in Suisun City.

Agencies include Shelter Inc., Resource Connect Solano, Changes and New Beginnings.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m.

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strawberry or on-the-rocks margaritas, live music from local band Ke Marie and the chance to win prizes such as a $500 gift certificate to Disneyland plus $200 from Southwest Airlines.

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. April 29 at Veterans Memorial Building, 549 Merchant St., Vacaville.

Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at savinggracie.org

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VACAVILLE — The City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday to approve the Vacaville Housing Authority Annual Public Housing Agency and Moving to Work Supplemental Plan.

Council members heard a presentation from Tamara Colden, housing and community services director, prior to a question-and-answer session. The U.S. Housing

and Urban Development Housing Choice Voucher Program gives Vacaville 1,392 vouchers for Section 8 housing. The local program is administered by the Vacaville Housing Authority.

Vice Mayor Jeanette Wylie wanted to know about the waiting list. Colden told the council the last time the waiting list was open was in September 2019.

Colden added that the agency is currently working on getting

through the waiting list in two to three years. There are between 400 and 500 names on the list.

Michael Silva asked if there was an audit involved to make sure the Section 8 recipient was truly qualified. Documentation is required to get on the waiting list, Colden said. noting there is an annual recertification.

About 20% of people on the list will not take advantage of housing, for various reasons, Colden said.

When the waiting

list opens information is sent out from the city via social media, the public information officer and the Vacaville newspaper. Councilwoman

Sarah Chapman queried how those not connected to social media and/or not reading the newspaper, would learn the list was open.

“I think it’s a large group,” she said. Notices are placed in community locations such as markets and community rooms at apartment

State Tax and Fee Administration holding virtual job open house

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FAIRFIELD — The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration is hiring statewide.

The department is hosting a virtual Open House on April 7 to fill openings in accounting, business administration, business management and finance. There are positions available in all 22 California field offices for tax auditors, business

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April 27 and May 11.

“In celebration of May’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Library is holding an art contest for grades K-12. Students are invited to submit original artwork reflecting significant people, places, or moments in AAPI history and/or culture. Artwork will be displayed on the Library’s website and at all branch locations in May,” the statement said.

Gift cards will be given to the top three winners in

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perform for her and meet her expectations and to serve the community,” Richards said.

Coutee, who worked with Lopez and noted he encouraged her and guided her career, said she was “humbled by the award.”

“I enjoy serving the residents of Solano County . . . and it’s the community I grew up in,” Coutee said. “So I cherish this time in being able to serve clients and residents on the level I do now.”

Supervisor Erin Hannigan made the Public Health Week presentation, and dubbed Tuesday “Cynthia Coutee Day,” noting the work and effort made by her and the Public Health staff during the pandemic while still carrying out most of the division’s usual workload.

“Public health profes-

taxes representatives, tax technicians and student assistants. People with degrees in business or accounting are encouraged to apply.

That includes the Fairfield office located at 2480 Hilborn Road, Suite 200.

“We’re looking for talented individuals to join us. Working at CDTFA, you can make a real difference in the lives of Californians,” Nick Maduros, director of the

each age category: lower elementary, K-2; higher ele mentary, Grades 3-5; middle school, Grades 6-8; and high school. Submission forms are available at local libraries or can be downloaded from the library’s website. Deadline to submit entries is April 22.

Solano County Library also was awarded the Día de los Niños grant. “Día de los Niños is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly, typically on April 30th. Día is cele-

sionals help communities prevent, prepare for, mitigate, and recover from the impact of a full range of threats, including disease outbreaks, such as the Covid-19 pandemic,” the resolution adopted by the board states.

The resolution highlighted a number of programs Public Health oversees, including the opening last year of the first human milk collection center in Solano County; the Epidemiology Outbreak Response Team; the Long-Term Care Facility Outreach Team; the Family Health Services’ Mobile Food Pharmacy; Family Health clinics in Fairfield, Vacaville and Vallejo; and the Immunization Program.

This year’s Public Health Week theme is Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health.

“Solano County Board of Supervisors . . . honors all the dedicated staff serving the community, and encourages all residents to work together

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complexes, Colden said. One citizen wanted to know how long the wait list was. “There is no set time for the waitlist,” Colden replied. The city needs to submit an approved plan to HUD by April 17. Not submitting an approved plan by the deadline would jeopardize the $12.6 million in annual federal grant funding. Councilman Jason Roberts did not attend.

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recycling goals.”

Tax and Fee Administration, said in a statement.

“The revenue we collect funds our schools, libraries, parks, and other vital social services. We invest in our team, offering ongoing professional development, and offer a great work-life balance.”

The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Potential applicants will meet recruitment specialists to discuss career openings across the state, get insight into day-to-day

brated in libraries in states across the country as it emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds and is a nationally recognized initiative of the American Library Association,” the statement said.

The library will host a series of cultural events in April that are suitable for the entire family. The featured Día event will be an author talk and book signing with Newbery Medal-winning and New York Times bestselling

toward advancing health equity and making Solano communities healthier, stronger and safer,” the resolution states.

Richards also noted that this is the first Public Health Week after the county agency was accredited as a national public health agency by the Public Health Accreditation Board.

The board is the nonprofit “that administers the national accreditation program, which aims to advance and transform public health practice by championing performance improvement, strong infrastructure, and innovation,” according to a statement published on the county website.

“We are so pleased to be recognized by PHAB for achieving national standards that encourage

operations, learn about the state hiring process and receive interview tips.

To register, fill out the form at https:// forms.office.com/g/Yc1h bX3Lh2 . Registrants will then receive a link to the event.

Jobseekers can also email CDTFA’s Outreach and Recruitment Team at recruitment@cdtfa.ca.gov for information about the open house and career opportunities.

author, Matt de la Peña.

There will be two presentations:

n April 29, 10 a.m., at The Empress Theatre, Vallejo.

n April 29, 3 p.m., at the Ulatis Community Center, Vacaville Book sales will be offered by the Solano County Library Foundation at both locations.

For more information about all cultural events, book discussions, and art contests, visit solanolibrary.com/ book-to-action-2023 and solanolibrary.com/dia or call 1-866-572-75-ASKUS (1-866-572-7587).

effectiveness and promote continuous quality improvement,” Dr. Bela T. Matyas, the county public health officer, said in the statement.

“This effort was a significant undertaking for public health staff, and I am grateful and proud of the work they have put in over the past years to get Solano Public Health national accreditation.

This award recognizes the work performed by Solano Public Health employees every day,” Matyas added.

Last year, Dodd and Senate President pro Tem Toni Atkins had a bill that added wine and spirits containers to the program.

“This measure will increase consumer opportunities to recycle and get cash back on empty containers, by making common sense updates to the CRV program,” said Mark Murray, executive director of Californians Against Waste. “All juice beverages, regardless of container size, will now have a refund, and recycling payments for new and existing recycling centers will be stabilized against scrap market fluctuations.”

DEATH NOTICE

Walter James (Jim) Grap, 88, was born on November 22, 1934 and passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2023. His final resting place is at the Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery

DEATH NOTICE

Alvin Bone passed away on March 23, 2023 at the age of 83. Visitation will be on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 4-8 p.m. at Baue Cave Springs. Service will be held Monday, April 3, 2023 at 1:30 p.m at Baue Cave Springs. Contact (636) 946-7811 or visit baue.com

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Joe was born on July 5 1948 to Clarence and Dorothy Keefe in St Paul Minnesota to the delight of his sister Carolyn. After being raised in St Paul he joined the U.S. Navy on June 20th 1968. Upon being honorably discharged on April 24 1970 from Moffett Field California he decided to hang around the bay area a while before moving to Fairfield. Joe loved to watch his adopted area sports teams the A’s, 49ers and Warriors at the local pizza parlor with his friends. Joe was preceded in passing by his father, mother and his sister. He will have military funeral honors graveside at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery on April 19, 2023 at 2:30.

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Delta tunnel project won’t provide reliable water supply California needs

The California Department of Water Resources is using the winter storms to claim that the proposed Delta Conveyance project would help ensure a more reliable water supply for the State Water Project in light of how climate change will alter seasonal patterns of rain and drought.

In reality, the benefits of conveyance project are

The Delta Counties Coalition demonstrated for more than 15 years that resources slated for the tunnel would be better spent on sustainable, resilient water infrastructure around the state (such as groundwater recharge, storage, recycled water expansion, desalination) instead of further increasing reliance on Sacramento River freshwater flows, which is in direct conflict with a Delta Reform Act requirement to reduce reliance on the Delta.

DWR proposes that water districts reliant on the Delta for a portion of their water supplies invest more than $16 billion to sporadically convey water from large storms. Tunnel proponents claim that when California experiences large precipitation events, the tunnel could capture and move much of that water to other areas.

This is only true if we ignore the assumptions being made.

First, there is an assumption that large rainstorms would occur frequently enough to make the construction and maintenance costs of the tunnel worthwhile. This assumption has not been supported by any cost-benefit analysis, or the unpredictable weather patterns over the last 10 years. While the tunnel could help convey water during certain scenarios, this does not mean it can capture significant amounts of water as purported, or be a sustainable and reliable water source.

Over the past two decades, the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys experienced very few to no large precipitation events several times. In 2016, for example, Sacramento River flows were 32% lower than average. In 2018, it was 20% below average and 66% below in 2020. The drastic precipitation swings demonstrate that the Sacramento River cannot be a reliable source of water, undermining the notion that the tunnel project would somehow increase overall water supply reliability.

Additionally, the tunnel’s operational criteria assumes that storage space would be available. However, as the Public Policy Institute of California recently noted in a policy brief, in 2011, 2017 and 2019, “the San Joaquin River was flooding, protections for salmon and steelhead were suspended, and the two water projects – Central Valley Project and State Water Project – could pump without restrictions. But the major reservoir south of the Delta – San Luis – was full, and there was simply no place to put the additional water.”

Therefore, not only would tunnel operations be virtually useless during long-term droughts, but it could have limited usefulness during wetter periods, too.

Another unfounded assumption is that the tunnel would operate exactly as assumed in the draft environmental impact report. However, the proposed operational criteria, which also would allow diversions in low-flow periods, have not been given a final approval. The initial feedback from wildlife agencies, for instance, suggests that the potential impacts to anadromous fish would require modifications to the final plan. This means DWR’s examples of how much water could be captured or conveyed during any specific period can’t be relied upon yet.

Ultimately, there are far better approaches to meet the state’s water supply needs. The state should be promoting and funding projects to reduce demand, restore groundwater levels, expand water recycling and increase stormwater capture. These types of projects provide both increased water supply reliability and sustainability while avoiding the pitfalls of the Delta tunnel.

Oscar Villegas is the chair of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors and the Delta Counties Coalition. Patrick Kennedy is a member of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors and Delta Counties Coalition.

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What keeps superintendents up at night

Iam writing this column during the evening of March 27, the same day that three elementary school students and three educators were shot dead at a private school in Nashville. Although I was preparing to write about another topic, I simply can’t ignore what happened today.

Monday’s tragedy was the 89th school shooting and the 129th mass shooting in America in 2023, and we’re only three months into the new year. According to the Washington Post (and other sources), since the Columbine massacre in 1999 America’s school children have been subjected to the horrors of gunfire on campus 377 times, and nearly 350,000 students have experienced gun violence at their schools. I can’t even begin to get my head around that.

Like for many Americans, the slaughter in Nashville left me reeling with gut-wrenching grief, not only for those who were killed (and their families), but for those who have yet to be killed. With nearly 450 million guns (including about 20 million AR-15 assault rifles) in the U.S., it is probable that the massacre of American school children will con-

tinue unabated. Thoughts and prayers will not “cure” this insanity.

Two days ago my wife and I attended a dinner party. One of the guests, a retired juvenile probation department administrator, asked us about the most challenging aspects of being a school district superintendent. Since we are both former superintendents, the question seemed reasonably easy. I quickly declared that the turbulent politics of education were especially difficult, while my wife described the vexing challenges of dealing with the current culture of evidence-free “alternative facts.” She pointed out that lies and mistruths have permeated public discourse like a toxic stain. To some degree we were both right. But that dinner party conversation was two days before Nashville. If we had been asked the same question today, we both agree that right now the primary concern of every superintendent in the country is how to keep his/her students and employees safe. Quite bluntly, nothing else is of much consequence if children (and adults) continue to be shot dead in schools — places that Americans have long believed were safe havens

from mortal acts of violence. Moreover, there is no school district in the country that is immune from guninduced violence … not one.

There are few safe-zones or places to hide. Death by gunfire lurks like an omnivorous specter among our schools, churches, shopping malls, playgrounds, work places and neighborhoods. Until lawmakers address ways to blunt the proliferation of guns in the hands of people who have no business owning them, the killings will continue. No security measure will guarantee that a determined killer won’t find a way to penetrate school grounds or buildings.

Armed security guards, armed teachers, metal detectors, and other “good guys with guns” stop some shootings, but they don’t (and won’t) stop them all. That fact leaves us with a horrific choice – what is most important to Americans, unfettered access to guns or children’s lives? How many dead children must be tolerated as “collateral damage?” It really is as simple as that.

Stephen Davis is a career educator who writes a column that publishes every other Wednesday in the Daily Republic. Reach him by email at stephendavis71@gmail.com.

Guns in America – recent killings show need for change

Iwrote in 2018 about guns in America after a particularly horrific mass killing made it to the front pages of newspapers across the state and nation.

I renew my thoughts now that violence from across the country joined the streak that California experienced since the start of 2023.

Six people – including three children – were killed in a shooting on March 27 at Covenant School, a private elaementary school on the grounds of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tenn.

The outrage we’re experiencing now will fade, then come roaring back, tragically, maybe before or right after you read this. That’s what happened after 12 people were killed at a Thousand Oaks country and western bar in 2018, and again after three people were killed and 17 others were wounded at the 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival, and again after nine workers at a San Jose rail yard were killed in 2021.

This year saw a teen mother and her infant child killed execution-style – along with many of her family members – in a small town in the Central Valley. The shooting, which authorities believe was carried out by two gunmen, left six people dead. Another left 11 people dead at a dance hall in Monterey Park near where a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration had taken place hours earlier. Nine others were wounded. Yet another brought terror to Half Moon Bay on the coast south of San Francisco when a gunman killed seven people and wounded one other person.

It’s like a national curse – a curse that clearly includes California.

It was hard enough in 2018 to discuss this not-so-desirable example of American exceptionalism without outside agitators, but we know now that for some time we’ve had “help” from Russian internet trolls putting gasoline on our heated national debate on all sorts of subjects, including guns, gun rights and gun violence. That remains true today. So be it. We must rise above that if we are worthy of the nation our Founders gave us. Part of that legacy was the Second Amendment, which now lies at the center of the debate, and

we have to deal with it. They trusted we would “deal with it,” as they did with the whole idea of a democratic republic. So let’s give it a try.

The Second Amendment states, in its entirety: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” I have previously discussed what those words mean. The original intent has been lost to subsequent events and interpretations, but the Supreme Court has held that (1) the right “to keep and bear arms” alluded to in the Second Amendment is rooted in an individual’s fundamental right of self-protection; (2) no government law or regulation may infringe upon that right, but the right is not unlimited and may be regulated for public safety; and (3) the right extends at least to an individual’s ability to keep a gun at home appropriate for personal protection; the interest in and need for a “wellregulated militia” may have waned, but the individual right persists.

In response to the Court’s “Bruen Decision,” the right extends to an individual’s ability to keep or carry a gun at home and other allowed places appropriate for personal protection.

I have also discussed where we might go from here to make our lives safer. We don’t know the limits of an individual’s right to “keep and bear arms” until there are more cases before the Supreme Court, but the court has already ruled that government may ban or regulate “dangerous and unusual weapons” and those “not typically possessed by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes.”

Furthermore, the government may regulate gun transfers and where guns may be carried. The courts have upheld restrictions on military-style weapons and large-ammunition magazines. Gun registration laws and laws setting a minimum age to purchase a gun are constitutional so far. So are limits on the number of guns a person may possess. The Second Amendment creates no barrier to such regulations. So, while we may argue their wisdom, there are many actions we can take – through our government –

to make our lives safer, well within the restrictions of the Second Amendment. The problem is we don’t do anything for fear of doing too much, or because of specious arguments about what the Second Amendment allows, when, in fact, it allows much, and no one knows how much until we try.

The pattern plays out again and again. There is a tragic mass killing. Then there are calls to do a lot to prevent a recurrence, accompanied by calls to do nothing until things cool down. The powerful gun lobby uses the hiatus to bring politicians in line, and we generally end up doing nothing.

But maybe things are changing. The state of Florida, very much a pro-gun-rights state, in 2018 enacted some new laws against the wishes of the gun lobby. Florida was on the right track, but we can and should do more.

Certainly the killing capacity of the hardware available to private owners is worthy of regulation, but right now I would be satisfied with:

n A thorough, uniform national system of background checks with no loopholes, avidly enforced, before a person can obtain a firearm, even as a gift.

n Requiring people to resubmit their qualifications for possession on a regular basis so we can be sure they are still competent.

n Having the world’s best mental health intervention and care system, paid for in large part (not totally) by sales and excise taxes on firearms and ammunition. (I call those “the price of the Second Amendment” taxes.)

n Creating a culture that believes and expects armed people are the most responsible among us, so that we question and can intervene when a nut case, for example, is armed, before he or she pulls the trigger.

n Extreme risk protection order (“red flag”) laws in every state.

Let’s do those things now, and then debate the hardware. With the setting I’ve described, most people could tolerate more. And wouldn’t gun advocates like that?

Richard L. (Rick) Wood retired from the city of Fairfield’s Public Works Department and lives in Fairfield. Reach him by email at rlw895@gmail.com.

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What to say to people when they comment on your weight

Dear Annie: I am a mature male who works out almost daily. I watch what I eat, consuming a lot of fruits, veggies, whole grains and lean meats. As a result, I am lean and have a BMI around 21. I frequently receive the “You are too skinny” comment from people who have a BMI of at least 30. I just usually listen and change the subject.

Annie, I do not body-shame others, nor do I insist that others work out as much as I do. And I NEVER comment on someone’s weight, whatever it might be. I am tired of being (wrongly) judged and am looking for an appropriate response. — Fit in Florida

Dear Fit: I’d like to think the people who are making these sorts of comments toward you are doing so out of love and concern. That said, I can sense your frustration and rightly so; it’s not appropriate to make remarks regarding either side of the weight spectrum.

The next time you find yourself the target of a bodyshaming speech or wisecrack, try responding with some-

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Narrow your choices, and then narrow them again. The fewer options you have, the more committed you’ll feel to the one that’s right for you. Once you decide, don’t look back. The winning move is to go ever-forward in total confidence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There are many emotional states that get confused for plans, but none so often as a feeling of hope. Put your hope aside for a moment while you plot out actionable steps and determine how you will measure the results.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

The landscape of a relationship has changed so gradually the change was undetectable. With an open mind, this new territory will be fun to explore. Throw your assumptions out the window. There are discoveries to be made here.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). While it is possible to like a person and dislike their behavior, it is also tedious. It would be less draining to dislike both the person and what they do. Seek the company of people who do not cause you such inner turmoil.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). One person’s accurate account is another person’s harsh commentary. You steer clear of drama by being overly complimentary and optimistic. You choose the sunniest way of framing a situation.

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thing like, “My health is really important to me. I’m proud of my lifestyle and my body,” or “I appreciate your concern, but you should know that I am amazingly healthy the way I am.” By directly addressing these comments in the moment, you can hopefully avoid having repeat discussions in the future – while simultaneously dishing out some food for thought.

Dear Annie: I have a 40-year-old child who is transitioning from male to female. I was told of this decision by email. We haven’t had much inperson discussion about this, but each time I post a picture or a memory, I feel I’m being scolded by them saying, “That’s not who I am anymore,” as if anything we did together or any memory I have doesn’t exist.

I invite her to spend time with me and my husband so we can all adjust to our new roles but get turned down – except for holidays. I’m very confused about this whole thing. I’m not young, but I try to be flexible and accepting of people’s choices and feel that every-

Today’s birthday

Welcome to your year of spontaneity. You’ll oft move on impulses as excellent as they are strong. Work shows three advancements, each more fascinating and fulfilling than the last. More highlights: regular meetings with hilarious company, wishes granted and the embrace of like minds working toward a collective goal. Leo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 5, 22, 17 and 40.

You’d rather err on the side of diplomacy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You sometimes wish the situation were more exciting, but at least it provides little distraction. This allows you to continue with a given action long enough to see results. Your powers of endurance will create the means for future excitements.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

You can accept certain things on a poetic level even if you can’t quite get there in other ways. Your philosophical bent gives you a way to embrace life and its vicissitudes whether or not things are turning in your preferred direction.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

In polite society, most people employ social filters. However,

one has a right to happiness. I just don’t know how to make it work. To top it off, I am seriously ill and may die before the transition is complete and may never know this person or have a relationship with her. —

Confused Mom

Dear Confused Mom: Your love for your child is clear to me, and you need to make sure it is clear to her as well. Tell her in no uncertain terms that you love her, support her and are doing all that you can to educate yourself on what it means to be transgender.

Then, you need to walk the walk. I am guessing your daughter is exhausted by having to explain her identity to people. Show her that you are putting in the work by proactively learning about transgender issues.

And finally, of course your memories with your daughter pre-transition are still valid. I am guessing they are very special to her as well. But instead of yearning for the old days, focus on celebrating the fact that your daughter is now fully embracing who she is. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com.

some people never learned to use them, and others seem incapable of determining when, where and how they should be used. Your tolerance will be called upon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). Each relationship is its own school. No relationship is a waste of time if you are learning from it. Tonight: the best way to make sure to have a wonderful time is to claim it as wonderful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). Maybe people cannot technically make one another happy, and nor can they give one another happiness. However, arranging an environment conducive to happiness is certainly possible, and will have a very high chance of fulfilling joyful intention.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18). You used to try and hide your quirks, but now they are part of your charm to wear with pride. Smoothness and grace are overrated. Just do it the way you want, and people will smile and laugh with you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Anyone can be nice under comfortable circumstances where expectations are being met. The true testament of character is how people behave when their expectations are not met and stress levels are escalated. Your patience gives you an advantage today.

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Crossword by Phillip Alder

Bridge

under a black cat.”

There are bridge deals where staying low works well. Given that big hint, how would you plan the play on this deal in both six and seven hearts after West leads a trump?

Even though it is a great contract, it isn’t easy to reach six hearts. In this auction, South overbid. He opened with a strong, artificial two clubs and then followed with a jump rebid to show a solid suit. Understandably, that was enough to persuade North to shoot slamward. There is no problem in seven hearts – except that you cannot make the contract with this layout. Needing to find the spades 3-3, you draw trumps, play a spade to dummy’s king, cash the spade ace and ruff a spade. When West discards, you cannot do better than play a club to dummy’s king and try the diamond finesse. Still no luck: down two.

THE DOWNS AND UPS OF A BRIDGE DECLARER

The average often passes unnoticed; it is the abnormal that is highly visible. For example, it is hard to overlook a basketball player. But short people can attract attention too. As Max Kauffmann said, “He’s very superstitious – he thinks it’s unlucky to walk

In six hearts, though, you need only a 4-2 spade break. After drawing trumps, you should duck the first round of spades. Suppose East switches to a diamond (his best defense). Win with the ace, play a spade to dummy’s king, cash the ace (discarding a club), ruff a spade, return to dummy with a club to the king and jettison your last loser, the diamond queen, on the established spade six.

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Sudoku by Wayne Gould

3/31/23

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repeats. That means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box. Solution, tips and computer program at www.sudoku.com

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Difficulty level: SILVER

Yesterday’s solution:

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Brooks, Parton team up to host ACM Awards

Tribune ConTenT AgenCy

The Academy of Country Music has tapped two titans of the genre, Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton, to host this year’s ACM Awards.

The superstar duo will join forces for the first time during the ceremony, which will take place May 11 at Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas, the academy confirmed Wednesday. The show will stream live on Amazon Prime Video starting at 5 p.m.

“I am thrilled to return to host the ACM Awards, this time with my friend Garth,” Parton said Wednesday in a statement. “While I’ve had the pleasure of spending time with him throughout

the years, I can’t believe we’ve never had the chance to work together.”

“Anyone with Dolly Parton makes a fantastic couple,” Brooks added. In addition to hosting the program, Parton is set to premiere the lead single of her forthcoming album, “Rock Star,” during the event. Inspired by her recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the musician’s first rock album is scheduled to arrive later this year and will feature collaborations with Elton John, Miley Cyrus, Paul McCartney and more. Last year, Parton cohosted the ACM Awards with fellow country singers Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett.

Pickles Brian Crane

Zits Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

Pearls Before Swine Stephan Pastis

Candorville Darrin Bell

Baby Blues Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott

Baldo Hector Cantú

Russia detains American journalist in ‘dark turn’ for ties

Tribune ConTenT AgenCy

Russia detained American journalist Evan Gershkovich for alleged espionage while he was on a reporting trip in central Russia, the first time a U.S. reporter has been held on spying charges since the Cold War.

The 31-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested in Yekaterinburg, about 880 miles east of Moscow, by Federal Security Service agents and brought to Moscow,

where a district court ordered him to be held until at least May 29. The case was classified as “top secret.”

The newspaper denied the allegations and asked for the immediate release of “our trusted and dedicated reporter.” A State Department spokesman said the U.S. had asked for consular access and it would be several days before the request is granted.

“In the strongest possible terms, we condemn

Crime logs

FairField

TUESDAY, MARCH 28

6:47 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 2300 block of PEACH TREE DRIVE

7:11 a.m. — Assault with a deadly weapon, 1400 block of WASHINGTON STREET

8:30 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 2400 block of SHOREY WAY

9:49 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 600 block of PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

10:25 a.m. — Battery, 1900 block of BLOSSOM AVENUE

10:59 a.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, NORTH TEXAS STREET

12:01 p.m. — Reckless driver, WESTBOUND INTERSTATE 80

12:20 p.m. — Trespassing, 1400 block of HOLIDAY LANE

1:52 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, UNION AVENUE

3:25 p.m. — Battery, 2700 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET

3:59 p.m. — Forgery, 2800 block of HORIZON CIRCLE

4:13 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, AIR BASE PARKWAY

4:23 p.m. — Battery, 2600 block of DERONDE DRIVE

4:37 p.m. — Battery, 2700 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET

7:22 p.m. — Reckless driver, 1300 block of TRAVIS

BOULEVARD

7:26 p.m. — Trespassing, 1600 block of WOOLNER AVENUE

7:59 p.m. — Trespassing, 3300 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET

10:12 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, EAST TABOR AVENUE

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

5:54 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 400 block of TEXAS STREET

6:57 a.m. — Trespassing, 2800 block of INDUSTRIAL DRIVE

7:28 a.m. — Vandalism, 2100 block of UNION AVENUE

7:59 a.m. — Battery, 1300 block of WEST TEXAS STREET

8:24 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 900 block of MATTHEW COURT

8:46 a.m. — Assault with a deadly weapon, WEST TEXAS STREET

10:07 a.m. — Vehicle theft, UNION AVENUE

10:55 a.m. — Forgery, 700 block of DANRIDGE COURT

11:32 a.m. — Trespassing, 1400 block of HOLIDAY LANE

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occupied the second helicopter. Lucas said that’s routine for the training exercise they were conducting. There were no survivors from the crash, Lucas said, and the crash happened in an open field.

All of the victims were based in Fort Campbell with the 101st Airborne Division, according to Lucas. The identities of the victims were still withheld Thursday morning, as the Army was still working to notify family members.

Lucas said no one was transported to the hospital from the scene of the crash.

Beshear said he would be in Fort Campbell to support service members and their families.

“We will share more

the Kremlin’s continued attempts to intimidate, repress, and punish journalists and civil society voices,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.

The arrest marks the first time Russia has charged a U.S. journalist with spying since the Cold War, and signals a major escalation in tensions amid the spiraling crisis over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

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1:50 p.m. The second lane was expected to be reopened within 24 hours of that, Fairfield officials reported.

fears that the Biden administration would be pulled into another protracted diplomatic negotiation for an American citizen’s release. Less than four months ago, WNBA star Brittney Griner was released from prison in an exchange for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout.

Less than a week ago, the U.S. unveiled charges against a Russian national named Sergey Cherkasov for allegedly operating as an undercover agent to gather intelligence

while enrolled as a graduate student in Washington. Cherkasov is now in prison in Brazil.

“This looks like a hostage taking, and we’re back in a Brittney Grinertype negotiation where the Russians are going to ask in exchange the release of illegal intelligence officers,” said Max Bergmann, director of of the Stuart Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “It is a real violation of how our countries have interacted, not

just over the last year, but really since during the Cold War period. It represents a dark turn.”

The question now shifts to what the Biden administration does next. U.S. officials spoke with his employer, have been in touch with his family and also in direct touch with the Russian government to get consular access.

Following Blinken, several U.S. officials condemned the arrest.

11:40 a.m. — Trespassing, 1900 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET

1:16 p.m. — Residential burglary, 1900 block of SAN CLEMENTE STREET

1:41 p.m. — Vehicle theft, 600 block of PARKER ROAD

3:38 p.m. — Vehicle theft, 1000 block of BROADWAY STREET

4:23 p.m. — Drunken driving, 1500 block of HOLIDAY LANE

4:30 p.m. — Drunken driving, BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE

4:33 p.m. — Residential burglary, 1900 block of PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

4:50 p.m. — Vandalism, 4200 block of BRUDENELL DRIVE

5:27 p.m. — Vandalism, 2800 block of CONIFER DRIVE

5:36 p.m. — Residential burglary, 2700 block of PEPPERTREE DRIVE

5:47

SuiSun City

DRIVE 8:57 a.m. — Assault, 500 block of WHISPERING BAY LANE 5:08 p.m. — Grand theft, 300 block of RIDGECREST CIRCLE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 1:03 a.m. — Robbery, 200 block of REDSTONE CIRCLE

information as available. Please pray for all those affected,” Beshear said.

Since 2018, there have been an average of seven aviation flight mishaps per year, according to the Army. An average of five servicemen per year are killed in those incidents.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, said he was “devastated” to learn about the helicopter crash.

“My team is in contact with the Army and authorities on the ground. Please pray for our servicemembers and their families as we learn more,” McConnell said in a tweet.

Kentucky State Police and Kentucky Emergency Management responded to the scene, according to Beshear. State police said they’re working with U.S. Army officials to assess the scene.

Solano County Office of Emergency Services officials could not be reached for comment, but online sources show a number of unincorporated roads were closed to flooding.

Fairfield officials said there was some localized flooding, but except for Lopes Road, between Gold Hill and Marshview roads, all city roads stayed open.

Mike Gray, superintendent of Operations for Public Works, said the situation would have been much worse if these storms came during the fall when leaves and other debris would likely be clogging the storm drains.

For those thinking the Glory Hole at Lake Berryessa – essentially the overflow valve for the reservoir – is going to tip for the first time since 2019, they are more than likely going to be disappointed.

“It will never get to Glory Hole this year,” Peter Kilkus, publisher of the Berryessa News and author of “Policy and Politics Betray the People: The

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month, the grand jury heard from Cohen, who in 2018 pleaded guilty to several charges including federal campaign finance crimes involving the hush money payout. Federal prosecutors concluded the payment, which came shortly after Trump faced criticism, was an improper donation to Trump’s campaign.

Trump made repeated pleas for supporters to protest on his Truth Social platform, predicting “potential death & destruction” that “could be catastrophic for our Country” if he is charged with a crime.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., urged people not to protest, but directed relevant con-

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They found the damage occurred when a hillside collapsed near Interstate 680 and Gold Hill Road, just outside Benicia city limits. The slope failure caused a brief closure of I-680 on Wednesday.

Benicia Public Works crews and various contractors are onsite and working to determine the extent of damage to the water line, which delivers drinking water to Benicia, according to Ochenduszko.

“We switched over to the pipeline leading from Lake Herman for the meantime,” Ochenduszko said. “The reason we are asking for conservation measure is to make sure we have enough water for the whole community

Lake Berryessa Saga: 1958-2020,” said in a phone interview.

Kilkus has done a great deal of research on the science of the lake, and hopes to publish his latest book, “Lake Berryessa Technical Manual:

gressional committees to determine “if federal funds are being used to subvert our democracy by interfering in elections with politically motivated prosecutions.”

The Republican chairmen of the House committees on the Judiciary, on House Administration, and on Oversight and Accountability demanded Monday in a joint letter that Bragg testify before Congress about his investigation, which they called “an unprecedented abuse of prosecutorial authority.” They also ordered Bragg to turn over material from his investigation, an unusual demand by lawmakers in an ongoing criminal probe.

Before the indictment was announced, Trump attorney Joe Tacopina called on the New York City Department of

until the pipeline is fixed.”

The Lake Berryessa pipeline brings in 4.5 million gallons of water. It was installed during the 1960s and continues to be monitored by Public Works on a 24/7 basis with additional regular monthly inspections of the pipeline, according to Ochenduszko.

The city has implemented a Stage 4 “Critical Water Shortage” alert, which requires all residences, businesses, community organizations, schools, hotels and others to reduce water use by up to 40%.

Some activities to reduce water usage include taking shorter showers and using dishwashers and washing machines with full loads only.

“We recognize we are asking a lot of our residents, businesses and

The Science, Engineering, History and Humor of a Major Unnatural Resource,” in late April. It will be his third book.

He said even with the latest heavy rains, the lake is rising only by about an inch a day. At 4:30 p.m.

Investigation, the city’s inspector general, to investigate what he called the “weaponization” of the district attorney’s office.

Law enforcement in New York, Florida and Washington, D.C., have prepared for the protests Trump and his allies encouraged, though it isn’t clear how large they may be. On Monday, bike rack fencing was placed around the Capitol, and the New York Police Department erected steel barricades outside the Manhattan criminal court.

There are three other criminal investigations involving Trump.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in Atlanta is weighing potential indictments stemming from Trump’s attempts to change Georgia election results in the weeks after the 2020 election. In February, portions of

community members,” said Mario Giuliani, interim city manager.

“This is an extraordinary situation requiring urgent action to reduce water consumption. Our crews are working to determine the extent of the damage to the line that delivers our drinking water. We are asking that residents and businesses conserve water and be patient.”

Benicia relies on water from Lake Herman as a secondary source and will assess this water during the closure of the damaged line. Water from Lake Herman may have an earthy taste or odor in tap water during this time. This is due to naturally occurring compounds such as organic carbon.

This drinking water still meets or exceeds all state and federal requirements for safe drinking water, according to Giuliani.

“We are still access-

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ABOVE: A pedestrian walks in the rain along Rockville Road in Fairfield, Wednesday.

LEFT: The

Wednesday, the lake level was about 428 feet from the Glory Hole. It tips at 440 feet.

But the winter storms have certainly made a big difference. Kilkus said the lake level on Christmas Day was at 394 feet.

Still, Kilkus admits there are a lot of Glory Hole watchers, with his website getting 3,000 hits per day.

the long-awaited Georgia special grand jury report were released, though the recommended charges and potential targets remain under wraps. Special counsel Jack Smith, who was appointed in November by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, is overseeing two investigations: one to determine if Trump intentionally held onto classified information after leaving office and didn’t comply with a subpoena to return the documents, and another scrutinizing Trump’s actions to remain in office after losing the presidential election.

Grand juries have convened in both inquiries and are actively hearing from witnesses. Potential indictments from the special counsel investigations aren’t likely to occur for months.

ing the damage,” Giuliani said. “It is a serious situation and more importantly we need everyone to do their part to help with conserving the water.”

Benicia Mayor Steve Young noted that over the past few years the city has faced several infrastructure issues, including fire and water issues at the main plant.

“Give the staff time to get in and and do the fixes that need to be done,” Young said. “We are just beginning to figure out what is required to fix this. It is not a short or easy fix.”

The city will send regular information about this situation through the news media, email news, city social media channels and more. To receive emergency notifications, sign up for Alert Solano at alertsolano.com

Avila makes NorCal return to ring April 7

FAIRFIELD — Manuel

“Tino” Avila of Fairfield makes his return to the Northern California boxing scene in a scheduled eightround featherweight bout Friday, April 7, against Alberto Torres of Sacramento at the Cache Creek Casino Resort in Brooks.

Sampson Boxing and Paco Presents Boxing are bringing a full televised card to Cache Creek as part of the “ShoBox: The Next Generation” series. For Avila, it will be his second fight this year

after returning from retirement.

He carries a 24-2-1 overall record with eight knockouts and is going up against a former sparring partner in Torres (11-5-3, 4 KOs).

Avila won his first 22 professional fights and fought in venues throughout California, including bouts in both Fairfield and Vacaville. But the fights just didn’t come at a regular clip when he joined the famed Golden Boy Promotions team.

“I decided it was time

to come back,” said Avila, who retired in 2019. “I was working two to three jobs to take care of my wife and three children. Covid was a big factor but I also wasn’t getting any fights with Golden Boy.”

Avila had been in the stable of fighters for Oscar De La Hoya’s company, but it wasn’t paying off. He has since moved on and now trains out of Martinez while he makes his home in Sacramento.

His return bout came

Feb. 17 in Tijuana when he won a unanimous decision in eight rounds over Antonio Tostado Garcia of Jamay, Jalisco, Mexico. Avila had a fight against Diego De La Hoya that got cancelled in 2020. His last bout in the ring before February came on July 13, 2019, when he lost by TKO/KO in six rounds to Joet Gonzalez of Glendora during a Golden Boy card in Carson.

“I missed everything about boxing,” Avila said. “It had been such a big part of my life. I had been doing it since I was 10 years old. My wife was mad at me

for not talking to her about retirement. She supports me 100 percent. I had a lot of ring rust in my February fight but I didn’t have much problem bringing the gas.”

Torres has been a good training partner to Avila and they have shared many techniques. As Avila says now, “It’s nothing personal. It’s just business,.”

“This will be a much more exciting fight against my opponent next week,” he said. “He is a much cleaner fighter and won’t be out there wrestling. This time around I’m a much smarter fighter and

Giants lose opener to Yankees and former free agent hopeful

evan webeCk

BAY AREA NEWS GROUP

NEW YORK — Hollywood script writers couldn’t have set the stage any better: MLB’s mostprized free agent target, playing host on Opening Day to the team he spurned, being pitched to by their staff ace, after being pitched by him this offseason.

“I don’t know who at MLB did that to me,” Yankees star Aaron Judge smiled before the game.

And whether it played out on the big screen or on Broadway or on a parcel of former swampland in the Bronx, there was only one way that first at-bat was going to end. On the second pitch he saw from

the Giants’ Logan Webb, Judge swatted a middle-middle sinker over the center field wall, into Monument Park, where if his nine-year, $360 million contract ends well, the new Yankee captain will one day be memorialized.

Judge’s first-inning homer was among the little damage the Yankees did against Webb, but it proved to be enough support behind Gerrit Cole, who mowed down the Giants for six innings, in a 5-0 Opening Day loss at Yankee Stadium.

“I think he’s the best hitter in baseball, so obviously it would’ve been nice to have him,” Webb said afterward. “I wish I could’ve had that pitch back.”

Both starting pitchers set fran-

chise records for strikeouts on Opening Day – the first nine outs of the game came via punchouts – but ultimately the two stellar outings were separated by two mistake pitches, both sinkers from Webb that caught too much of the plate.

Judge sent the first one beyond the outstretched glove of Mike Yastrzemski, 422 feet away. Gleyber Torres smacked the second one beyond the short porch and into the right field seats for a two-run shot in the fourth, after Josh Donaldson snuck a single past third baseman Wilmer Flores (one of two non-homer hits surrendered by the Giants’ starter).

Besides those two pitches, the

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Andrew Wiggins’ absence affecting more than just Warriors’ title chase

Connor Letourneau SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors must navigate a delicate situation: Pressuring forward Andrew Wiggins to come back from an undisclosed family matter would be insensitive, yet their championship chances depend on his return.

As Wiggins’ extended absence became a national story in recent weeks, Warriors officials made a subtle change to their messaging. What started as an expectation that he’d return this season has devolved into more of a hope.

Whether that switch

is rooted in new information remains unclear, just as almost everything does about Wiggins’ situation. On a day-to-day basis, as the Warriors try to avoid

the play-in tournament, media must analyze such minutiae as stats and rotations when in fact only one thing really matters: When will Wiggins come back?

ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy was right when he said last week on a Bay Area radio station that Golden State doesn’t “have enough without Wiggins to win a championship.”In addition to being arguably the Warriors’ best perimeter defender, he is a clutch shooter who provides much-needed rebounding.

The fouryear, $109 million extension Wiggins signed last October came with an implicit expectation: that he’d continue to be as big a difference-maker as he was in the 2022 Finals. But if one thing has become clear in the 44 days since he first surfaced on the

am doing things the right way. If I feel a little tweak in my shoulder, I take a day off. I want to make sure I’m 100 percent ready to go.”

The fight is on the undercard of a lineup that features six bouts. The night is headlined by a United States Boxing Association Super Lightweight Championship between Shinard Bunch (20-1-1, 16 KOs) of Queens, N.Y., and Bryan Flores (23-0-1) of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Tickets go from $49 to $125 and can be purchased online at cachecreek.com.

Fairfield gets first MEL baseball win since 2019

M att MiLLer MMILLER@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET

FAIRFIELD — Nick

Spini was already a bit teary-eyed Thursday afternoon even before being handed the game ball by his Fairfield High School baseball team after 5-4 win over visiting Rodriguez. It was Spini's first Monticello Empire League win this season. It was also Fairfield's first MEL win since April 29, 2019, when they beat Armijo at home 7-6.

"I'm so proud of the heart these guys have shown," Spini said. "They've worked so hard for three years to be in this position to be ready for a game like today."

Fairfield sailed through five innings with a 3-0 lead and Amari Bryant pitching well on the mound. But Rodriguez got three runs back in the top of the sixth inning to tie the game at 3-3. Fairfield countered in the bottom half of the inning for two runs and a 5-3 lead.

Rodriguez again scored a run in the top of the seventh inning. But with two outs, relief pitcher Pat O'Reilly struck out the final batter looking and the Falcons finally had a chance to celebrate after a league game.

"We have worked really hard for this," Bryant said. "We've kept being told that we're almost there. I think

we are there. This is big for us."

Christian Rambeau and Trustin Mitchell had two hits apiece for the Falcons. Rambeau had an RBI and Mitchell doubled twice. Devon Knox, Donavan Luu, O'Reilly and Jordan Dix also had hits. Luu, Knox and Reilly each drove in runs.

Bryant pitched 5 2/3 innings. He gave up three hits, three earned runs, walked four and struck out five. O'Reilly went 1 1/3 and allowed two hits and one earned run to go with the final strikeout.

"The fastball and the slider was all I really needed today," Bryant said. "I walked a few but had good command of my pitches and felt like I was in good control."

Denzel Dilley was 2-for-4 for Rodriguez. Kyle Sandner doubled while Carson Thompson and Jamie Stukas each had singles. Connor Broschard pitched four innings and was followed in relief by Thompson, Darius Principe and Evan Broshcard.

Fairfield improved to 7-6 overall and 1-4 in the MEL. Rodriguez is now 6-5 overall and 3-2 in the MEL. The two teams close out the three-game series Friday with a 4 p.m. game at Rodriguez.

The Mustangs won the series opener at home Monday 3-1.

Steph Curry signs potential lifetime Under Armour deal

Steph Curry has signed a deal that will keep him tied to Under Armour longer than he’ll be tied to the Warriors –as a player, at least.

The Golden State superstar has a new contract with the apparel company that extends into his retirement and could become a lifetime deal through performance clauses triggering extensions, Under Armour founder

Kevin Plank told ESPN. Terms of the agreement were not officially released, but Rolling Stone reported last year that Curry was nearing a $1 billion lifetime deal with the company.

Under Armour announced the deal Thursday morning, placing Curry as the president of the eponymous Curry Brand, which launched in 2020 honoring the highest-profile athlete signed with the

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New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a home run in his first at-bat of the 2023 season in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants on Opening Day at Yankees Stadium in Bronx, N.Y., Thursday.

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Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group/TNS file (2023) Golden State Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins (22) drives on Orlando Magic’s Franz Wagner in the first quarter at Chase Center in San Francisco, Jan. 6.

CALENDAR

Friday’s TV sports

Basketball NCAA Women’s Tournament

• Final Four: LSU vs. Virginia Tech, ESPN, 4 p.m.

• Final Four: Iowa vs. South Carolina, ESPN, 6 p.m.

NBA

• San Antonio at Golden State, NBCSBA (Fairfield and Suisun CIty), 7 p.m.

• Sacramento at Portland, NBCSCA (Vacaville and Rio Vista), 7 p.m.

Golf • PGA, Valero Texas Open, GOLF, 1 p.m.

• LPGA, DIO Implant L.A. Open, GOLF, 4 p.m.

Motor Sports

• F1, Australia Grand Prix, Qualifying, ESPN, 9:55 p.m.

Saturday’s TV sports

Baseball

• San Francisco at N.Y. Yankees, 2, 40, 1 p.m.

• L.A. Angels at Oakland, NBCSCA, 1 p.m.

• Cleveland at Seattle, FS1, 6:40 p.m.

Basketball NCAA Men’s Tournament

• Final Four: Florida Atlantic vs. San Diego State, 5, 13, 3 p.m.

• Final Four: Connecticut vs. Miami, 5, 13, 5:30 p.m.

Football XFL

• Vegas vs. San Antonio, ESPN2, Noon.

• Tampa Bay vs. DC, ESPN, 3 p.m.

Golf

• Women, Augusta National Amateur, 3, 9 a.m.

• PGA, Valero Texas Open, GOLF, 10 a.m.

• PGA, Valero Texas Open, 3, 12:30 p.m.

• LPGA, DIO Implant LA Open, GOLF, 3 p.m.

Hockey NHL

• Pittsburgh vs. Boston, 7, 10, Noon.

• Chicago vs. New Jersey, ESPN2, 5 p.m.

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

Motor Sports

• NASCAR Xfinity Series, ToyotaCare 250, Qualifying, FS1,

What you need to know about Florida Atlantic’s Final Four run

Chris Perkins SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL

The Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team is enjoying a breakthrough year. The Owls were ranked in the AP Top 25 for the first time, they had a nation’s best 20-game winning streak, and now, they’re remarkably playing in the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four, which puts the Owls at an elite level.

Not bad for a university not known too much outside of South Florida and team that had only been in the NCAA Tournament once before, in 2002.

Now that the Owls (35-3) are playing in the national semifinals against San Diego State (31-6) at 6 p.m. Saturday in Houston, it’s time to brush up on the team so you can have a conversation with the person next to you at the bar or at a watch party – or be able to talk smack with San Diego State fans on social media.

n Homegrown: Three Owls players went to high school in South Florida: Giancarlo Rosado (Palm Beach Lakes), Michael Forrest (Ely) and Alejandro Ralat (St. Andrew’s).

n Regrets? Not so much now: Dusty May, a former assistant coach at Florida, is in his fifth year as head coach at FAU. He recently revealed he accepted the job before seeing the FAU facilities, and after he did, he thought he’d made a mistake accepting the job. He was asked what Dusty May’s 2023 self would tell Dusty May in 2018. His reply: “Stop being a big baby, stay the course.”

n Johnell Davis is the Owls’ best player: The 6-foot-4 sophomore guard

Madsen named coach of Cal men

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BERKELEY — Utah Valley men’s basketball coach Mark Madsen will leave his position to take over the program at Cal, the school announced Wednesday.

from Gary, Ind., called “Nelly” by coaches and teammates, is the Owls’ leading scorer at 13.9 points per game. A versatile scorer, Davis can finish with either hand, shoot 3-pointers, midrange jumpers and run the floor.

“If Nelly was 6-foot-7,” May said, “he’d already be playing in the NBA.”

The other starting players are Nick Boyd, Alijah Martin and Bryan Greenlee and Vladislav Goldin.

n Sound like you have been watching the whole tourney: The Owls, the tournament’s No. 9 seed in the East Region, have defeated No. 8 seed Memphis (66-65), No. 16 Fairleigh Dickinson (7870), No. 4 seed Tennessee (62-55) and No. 3 seed Kansas State (79-76) on their way to the Final Four.

n What is it they are doing? The Owls don’t necessarily have any pregame traditions. However, before player introductions the players lean into each other and do this body check/shoulder bump/forearm bump type

of thing. They do it among players and with assistant coaches and staffers on the bench. May doesn’t participate.

n Beach Boys? FAU likes their nickname “Beach Boys,” but the origin isn’t quite clear. Obviously the beach is relatively near the school, which is located in Boca Raton, east of Interstate 95.

Of course, San Diego State could also be considered a beach school.

But the Owls didn’t embrace the idea of this Final Four matchup being billed as “Beach Boys vs. Beach Boys.”

“There’s only one set of Beach Boys,” Boyd said. “We do embrace that title. We got that title from another group of people and we just embraced what they said about us and took it to another level.

“We go as Beach Boys, and we go as Pit Bulls. Either or. We’ll be happy with it.”

His preference?

“I like to be called a Pit Bull,” Boyd said, causing his nearby teammates to erupt in laughter. “That’s me, though.”

By the way, the Owls say they vaguely know the musical group, The Beach Boys. They’ve heard The Beach Boys were loose and free, so that fits their offensive style. But they say their defensive style more resembles a Pit Bull.

n Tickets remain the biggest stress of the Final Four: Deciding who gets Final Four tickets and who doesn’t is brutal for FAU players. Not only must they make tough decisions on who gets tickets and who doesn’t, they must personally deliver the bad news.

“That’s probably the most stressful thing to do right now,” Martin said earlier in the week. “Being so limited with tickets and a lot of people are reaching out and you have to tell real Day One people, ‘No, you can’t have a ticket. I’m limited.’

“That’s been the hardest thing, honestly.”

n Temperament? These guys are unshakable: Nothing rattles FAU. They’re pretty cool under pressure. You saw Forrester calmly hitting four free throws in the final 18 seconds at Madison Square Garden to secure an Elite Eight win over Kansas State.

Forrester said he knew he’d hit the free throws because he’d put in the work in practice.

That’s what keeps this team calm.

Nothing fazes them.

Don’t expect them to crack under the Final Four pressure because they’ve put in the work, according to May.

“I would be shocked if there’s any moment that’s too big for our guys,” May said, “because they’re going to put in the work.”

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Kings end playoff drought, but want much more for fans

JAson A nderson

THE SACRAMENTO BEE

Kings coach Mike Brown keeps reiterating that making the playoffs was always the expectation, not the goal.

Brown has been searching for the right words to explain to a long-suffering Sacramento fanbase that he shares the city’s excitement, but just getting to the playoffs isn’t enough.

Brown found those words after the Kings clinched a playoff berth – and homecourt advantage – with a 120-80 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday at Moda Center, ending the longest playoff drought in NBA history after 16 consecutive losing seasons.

“The fans have been phenomenal,” Brown said. “The electricity they bring, not just to Golden 1 Center, but even when

we’re walking around out in the streets, out in public, the fans have been great. They are sure deserving of this.

“I know, not only myself, but we want to give them a lot more than we’ve given them so far already because they’re more than deserving of it. When you have a fanbase that’s as intelligent, rabid and passionate about not only their team, but their city, too, you can feel that it’s a prideful thing. You just want the world for them and you’re excited about it. We want them to celebrate, but we also know they expect more from us and we expect to hopefully give them more.”

The Kings had the longest active playoff drought in professional sports, but not anymore. It now belongs to the New York Jets, who haven’t been since 2010.

This comes less than three days after The Chronicle reported Cal had offered Madsen the job. Per a source, the Bears were just waiting on Madsen’s season at Utah Valley to end before making it official. The Wolverines, the regular-season WAC champions, fell to Alabama-Birmingham in overtime of the NIT semifinals on Tuesday.

It has been a chaotic few days for Madsen, who reportedly wasn’t approached about the Cal job until this past week. He is expecting the birth of his fourth child at any moment. And now, after hearing months of speculation that he would be the top candidate at his alma mater, Stanford, should the Cardinal fire Jerod Haase, Madsen is set to take over Stanford’s biggest rival.

“Having grown up in the area, I have always admired Cal as an institution and as an athletic program, with so many of my teachers, coaches and friends impressive Cal graduates,” Madsen, a San Ramon Valley-Danville alum, said in a news release. “We will win with young men who have elite academic and athletic talent and who will represent Cal with pride.” Madsen, 47, posted a 70-51 record in four seasons at Utah Valley.

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The Florida Atlantic Owls celebrate after defeating the Kansas State Wildcats in the Elite Eight round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York City, March 25.

Xavier Mascarenas/Sacramento Bee/TNS file(2022) Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown reacts as a Kings’ lead shrinks against the San Antonio Spurs at Golden

Center in Sacramento, Nov. 17, 2022.

‘A Thousand and One’ a fascinating portrait of maternal instinct

K atie Walsh

TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

Mothers are often the keepers of secrets, borne from a primal instinct for survival. But secrets fester, grow bigger and inevitably burst with the resonance of truth, as they do in “A Thousand and One,” the debut feature of writer/director A.V. Rockwell. The film, which won the U.S. dramatic grand jury prize at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, casts the harrowing story of a mother and her son against the backdrop of a gentrifying Harlem, New York.

“A Thousand and One” proves to be a showcase for multi-hyphenate star and Harlem native Teyana Taylor, who brings to her astonishing performance the coiled physicality of a panther ready to pounce. Her character, Inez, is on the offense as her only form of defense, a stance and ethos that never wavers throughout the 20 years we follow her.

Sweeping aerial shots set to soulful strings introduce us to the iconography of New York City: the Empire State Building, Central Park, and of course, Rikers Island, holding New York City’s largest jail. It’s 1994 and we meet the incarcerated Inez in a tender moment: gently applying makeup to another female inmate. Soon, she’s released back on the streets of Harlem, hawking her services as a hairstylist and desperately trying to stay out of the shelter.

Her swift, confident movements are captured in snippets of grainy, handheld images. Cinematographer Eric K. Yue also employs pans and zooms that harken back to the New Hollywood films of the 1970s, placing this film in context as part of a long lineage of gritty New York City indie filmmaking. A wrinkle in Inez’s survival

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story manifests, a wrinkle that soon becomes her purpose and her driving force: her young boy, Terry (the wonderfully instinctive Aaron Kingsley Adetola) who is living in foster care. When an accident lands him in the hospital, Inez works her way back into his heart with Power Rangers toys and quality time. She asks if he’d like to come stay with her for a bit – a son should live with his mother after all. They crash at a friend’s, and eventually land their own spot in a brownstone, Inez doing hair in her room for cash. Since she’s essentially abducted him from the government, she pays a guy for a fake birth certificate for Terry, who goes by Darryl at school.

The story of Terry and Inez, and later, Lucky (William Catlett), her boyfriend who becomes a father figure for Terry, is a simple one, but the lived-in quality of the material makes this story feel so real, and almost stranger than fiction at times. It’s not a true story, but it comes from a place of truth, and in her writing and direction Rockwell brings a hyper-specificity to the film, whether in the way young Terry passes the time alone at home, or in the fumbling courtships he undertakes as a teen. It’s in the speeches that Lucky and Inez deliver to Terry about striving for more beyond what they experienced, which manage to never seem phony or labored.

The film is utterly absorbing, anchored by the at times

unpredictable performance of Taylor, playing a hopelessly complicated, but deeply caring woman. When faced with dire circumstances, she survives, then dares to imagine a life for Terry beyond the cycle she’s experienced, forcing a family unit she never had. Through sheer willpower, she gets them to a point where she can see his bright future, and when 17-year-old Terry (a remarkable Josiah Cross), finds himself inadvertently repeating some of his mother’s actions in 2005, it seems a grim kind of fate.

There are larger forces at play beyond the decisions Inez made out of fear and anxiety when she was 22 and fresh out of jail. The home she’s made starts to crumble in tandem with the fracturing of their family unit. Their new landlord puts on a helpful face and offers to fix things, but underneath his smiling exterior, seems to want them gone, the home eventually becoming inhospitable when Terry needs it the most.

Rockwell evolves the film’s style over the years, using the ghostly aerial shots of the city as a stylistic motif and device to situate the viewer and signify time bleeding into the atmosphere. During a climactic conversation between Terry and Inez, all color has been drained from the image, the two pictured in stark contrast to the white walls. All that is left between them is the messy, complicated truth, though the shades of gray are thrown into shocking black and white.

“A Thousand and One” is a fascinating portrait of the maternal, feminine instinct caught in an unforgiving world. Taylor’s Inez, possessed of a hard-bitten skill for self-preservation, stays one step ahead, constantly moving forward, a soft shred of hope her only cold comfort.

Word Sleuth

Crossword by Phillip Alder

Bridge

So wrote A.E. Housman, and today’s deal holds the potential for both the abyss of ineptitude and the height of genius.

How should South plan the play in six hearts after West leads the diamond king?

It was a reasonable auction. North’s initial response was two-overone game-forcing. When South showed a sixth heart, North made an advance control-bid of four clubs, showing a fondness for hearts and the club ace. South bid what he thought he could make. However, he made short work of going down.

He won the first trick with dummy’s diamond ace, played a spade to his ace, cashed the spade king and ruffed the spade six with dummy’s heart eight. East gleefully overruffed with the jack and shot back a trump. Now declarer had to try the club finesse, but it lost, and East returned a diamond. With no way to reach dummy’s club ace, South conceded down two.

THE UPS AND DOWNS OF A BRIDGE DECLARER

“If a man will comprehend the richness and variety of the universe, and inspire his mind with a due measure of wonder and of awe, he must contemplate the human intellect not only on its heights of genius but in its abysses of ineptitude.”

South complained about his bad luck, of course, but the other players were unsympathetic. They had noticed that if South had taken his first spade ruff with dummy’s heart king, he would have been safe. South returns to hand with a club to the king and ruffs the spade jack with dummy’s heart eight. It doesn’t matter that East overruffs: South has the rest of the tricks.

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Sudoku by Wayne Gould

Bridge

4/1/23

THE UPS AND DOWNS OF A BRIDGE

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repeats. That means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box. Solution, tips and computer program at www.sudoku.com

DECLARER

“If a man will comprehend the richness and variety of the universe, and inspire his mind with a due measure of wonder and of awe, he must

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Difficulty level: GOLD

Yesterday’s solution:

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Teyana Taylor stars as Inez de la Paz in “A

and One.”

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“Woke,” a term singer Erykah Badu reinvigorated in the late aughts on the track “Master Teacher,” has since taken on “a life of its own,” and she believes it has become a put-down for Black people.

“It doesn’t belong to us anymore,” the fourtime Grammy Award winner said in an interview this week, reflecting on the evolution of the the word from a social justice battle cry to a stereotype of dissent that is now weaponized as conservative invective.

Speaking during “Mavericks With Ari Melber,” the “On & On” and “Tyrone” musician discussed how she reintroduced the established term on her 2008 album, “New Amerykah Part One (4th World War),” and how it morphed.

“We did start a lot of stuff on there,” Badu said, “In that song ‘Master Teacher,’ the chorus is, ‘I stay woke,’ so ‘stay woke’ was introduced to the world by way of this album ‘New Amerykah Part One.’ ”

The 52-year-old singer also used the phrase years later in a tweet to support the feminist collective Pussy Riot, whose members were detained in Russia in 2012 on “hooliganism” charges after staging an anti-Putin protest inside a Moscow cathedral. Badu’s tweet prompted the term to go viral.

Host Ari Melber played clips for Badu, showing her how woke has been used on talk shows such as “The Real” and in the chorus for “Redbone,” Childish Gambino’s Grammy-winning 2016 single. The clips then showed former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shouting phrases such as “woke fascism” and “woke mob” during speeches and referring to them as attacks on conservative political views.

“I think they mean ‘Black,’ ” Badu replied matter-of-factly after seeing how the politicians appropriated the term. “Yeah. Just another way to say ‘thug’ or something else.”

“It is what it is. It doesn’t belong to us

anymore, and once something goes out into the world it takes a life of its own. Its energy of its own,” she said.

The R&B singer-songwriter then presented her own definition: “I can tell you what woke means: It just means being aware, being in alignment with nature, because if you’re in alignment with that, you’re aware of everything that’s going on. “It’s not only in the political arena. That means with your health. That means in your relationships. That means in your home. That means in your car. That means in your sleep.”

The newer meaning of the word has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary and the Merriam-Webster dictionary, which now defines it as being “aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice).”

The OED traced the origin of woke’s newer definition to a 1962 New York Times article by Black author William Melvin Kelley describing how white beatniks were appropriating Black slang at the time. By the mid-20th century, woke “had been extended figuratively to refer to being ‘aware’ or ‘well informed’ in a political or cultural sense,” and the dictionary credited Badu’s use of the term on “Master Teacher” with catapulting it into the mainstream “with a particular nuance of ‘alert to racial or social discrimination and injustice.’”

Both dictionaries also cited the term’s usage on social media and in 2014 during the Black Lives Matter movement.

Pickles Brian Crane

Zits Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

Pearls Before Swine Stephan Pastis

Candorville Darrin Bell

Baby Blues Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott

Baldo Hector Cantú and Carlos Castellanos

Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images/TNS file (2022) Erykah Badu in Paris, France, Sept. 29, 2022.

Fiesta Days on Vacaville’s calendar for May

VACAVILLE — Fiesta Days brings back traditional weeklong fun for the whole family.

The annual event has celebrated the city’s Spanish and Western heritage since 1957.

The parade, carnival, live musical offerings and contests will all be back this year. There will be the traditional jalapeño eating contest, vendors, Kid Zone and pageant activities.

This years theme is “Helping Hands.”

Opening this year’s event will be the carnival at 5 p.m. May 25 along with Fiesta Garden, food, beverages and music at Andrews Park. At 6 p.m., music will be provided by Journey’s Edge at the CreekWalk.

The Fiesta Garden and carnival will open again at 5 p.m. May 26, along with the Family Fun Zone. At 6 p.m., California Cowboys will be playing on the stage.

The traditional pancake breakfast will take place at 7 a.m. May 27 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 101 West St., Vacav-

ille. Advance ticket prices are $7 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children ages (4-10). Tickets at the door will be an additional $1. For more information, call 707-330-6552.

The parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Main Street.

A full day of activities is planned May 27 with a car show at noon on East Main Street.

At 3:15 p.m., Pub Kats will be

playing at CreekWalk. The Great Wide Open, a tribute band to Tom Petty at the Heartbreakers, take the stage at 6:15 p.m.

A Traditional Mass in the Park is planned for May 28 at the Main Stage with the Rev. Berg. Afterward, a Mariachi band will perform from noon to 1 p.m.

The Diaper Derby registration starts at roughly 9:30 a.m.,

Vacaville Museum announces next guest speaker for Aviation Forum

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VACAVILLE — The Vacaville Museum, in conjunction with their current exhibit, “Solano Skies: A History of Aviation in Solano County,” announced the next speaker for the Aviation Forum will be Paul Mirich.

Mirich is the general manager of the Rowland Freedom Center, whose mission includes teaching about patriotism and American freedom.

The Aviation Forum has seen great success since its launch, and in keeping with the Vacaville Museum’s mission to work with other historical institutions in Solano County.

Mirich was born and raised in the Youngstown, Ohio, area. He left home at 18 to join the Air

Force, where he served 10 years, working between security police and radio, and TV broadcasting.

After getting discharged from the Air Force, Paul found employment with the California Department of Corrections, retiring as a lieutenant after 30 years.

With an extreme interest in anything related to military aircraft, Mirich stumbled upon a local museum named The Jimmy Doolittle Center. Going inside, he recalls being immediately hooked and volunteered that same day. Since then, the museum has undergone numerous changes, including a name change to The Rowland Freedom Center and has branched out to not only aviation, but military history.

Mirich was hired in 2020 as the general manager where he

works with volunteers and staff to change and improve the displays and oversee a guest speaker series called Faces of Freedom, and numerous other events.

Mirich will be discussing some of the artifacts they currently have on display, as well as a past aircraft that was on display, and a brief history of San Francisco’s Gonzales brothers, who did some of their flying in Woodland. Mirich will also bring some small artifacts from their institution for his talk.

The free event will begin at 3 p.m. April 15 at 213 Buck Ave. in Vacaville.

Call the Vacaville Museum at 707-447-4513 with any questions.

For information on future speakers, visit Instagram @The VacavilleMuseum or vacaville museum.org/events.

the event begins at 10 a.m. The traditional races are open to tiny athletes 7 months to 4 years old.

Early Registration will be $10, due by April 30. Same day entry is $15 (cash only). Early registration can be mailed into P.O. Box 5263, Vacaville, CA 95686, or go online to vacavillefiestadays.org

There are five age divisions for boys and girls: Crawlers (7 to 11 months), Shrimps (12 to 18 months), Tippy Toes (19 to 24 months), Rugrats (25 to 36 months) and Youngsters (37 to 48 months).

Entertainment for May 28 will include Reventon Latino from 1 to 3 p.m. More music will fill the air throughout the day with the sounds of DSAS3, Banda La Va Octava Maravilla, and Alerta Maxima.

Speaking of music filling the air, registration for the Idol Singing Contest will begin at

12:30 p.m. The contest is open to ages 8 and up. There will be cash prizes and a chance to be a star on stage.

The Jalapeño and Onion Contest will begin at 3 p.m. May 28.

The event winds down on May 29 with the carnival at noon and music by the Shuffle Band, also playing at noon.

Pre-sale carnival tickets will go on sale April 15 for $35. Go to www.vacavillefiesta days.org for more information or call the Fiesta Days office at 707-448-4613.

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Members of Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl perform during the Fiesta Days Parade in Vacaville, May 28, 2022.

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Warriors

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injury report for “personal reasons,” it’s that nothing can be assumed about what’s happening with Wiggins.

The more time he misses, the more serious that so-called “family matter” appears. If a player like Wiggins with a history of durability must sit out 20 straight games and counting for personal reasons, how can we assume he’ll suddenly be OK next week? Or, for that matter, next year?

The Warriors’ increasingly somber tone suggests that they’re bracing to be without Wiggins the rest of the season. Though they recognize how much they need him, they also know enough about his situation not to rush him back to the court.

Whatever Wiggins is dealing with is far more dire than whether the Warriors win a fifth NBA title in nine years this June. Still, this is big business. Wiggins’ lingering absence has ramifications that extend beyond wins and losses.

Regardless of whether he returns in coming weeks, that huge fouryear contract will kick in next season. By then, majority owner Joe Lacob must make decisions that could shape the rest of Stephen Curry’s prime: Does general manager Bob Myerscome back? What about Draymond Green, who has a player option for next season?

Wiggins’ wellbeing is a critical element to this NBA dynasty’s muchlarger tapestry. It should come as no big surprise, then, that the Warriors have been so tight-lipped about his personal affairs.

Covid-19 vaccine. Another breach of his trust would risk alienating him long-term.

All this has left reporters in a tricky sort of limbo. Their job is to dig into the team’s issues, but common decency must remain at the forefront.

Few can blame any media members for not pressing too hard on why Wiggins is still gone.

With no confirmed details available, rumors have rippled through the blogosphere for well over a month. The truth, though, is that the specific reason behind Wiggins’ extended absence doesn’t matter.

What matters is how much more time he’ll miss, and whether this is something he can fully overcome. Such a lengthy mid-season hiatus for personal reasons is almost unprecedented. Though Wiggins has been working out on his own, the Warriors know he might need a while around the team before he’s game ready.

Asked Tuesday whether Golden State could reach a point where it wouldn’t let him return this season, Kerr said, “No. It hasn’t even been discussed.” The mere notion of not having Wiggins back is a lot to stomach.

Just 9 1/2 months ago, Wiggins was the feel-good story of the Finals. Once a scapegoat for the Timberwolves’ dysfunction, he had found new life in San Francisco, where he could finally win at a high level and be more of a complementary option. His understated personality was an ideal fit on a roster loaded with global celebrities.

Now, in his time of need, the Warriors intend to give him the respect he deserves. But behind the scenes, they might ask each other: When will Wiggins come back?

To 49ers, what Darnold did in Carolina portends future success

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The Carolina Panthers’ late-season surge in 2022 coincided with Sam Darnold’s insertion into the starting lineup.

But the quarterback had only a supporting role as a 3-7 team finished with a 4-2 sprint. In Darnold’s second start, a 30-24 win over the Seahawks, the Panthers had 223 rushing yards and 105 net passing yards. In his fourth start, a 37-23 win over the Lions, the Panthers rushed for a franchise-record 320 yards. In his final start, a 10-7 win over the Saints, their only touchdown was scored by the defense.

49ers, who had the NFL’s top-ranked defense and seventh-ranked rushing attack last season, took note of Darnold’s performance when he was asked to serve as a caretaker rather than a front-liner. And they envisioned Darnold performing even better with an even stronger support system.

“The way they were playing him, it seemed like he kind of broke through a little bit,” general manager John Lynch said. “I think it had a lot to do with the style. . . . They were running the football. Doing a lot of play-action off the run. A lot of the things that we like to do.”

will serve as the seasonopening starter if Purdy isn’t ready for Week 1.

The potential path to playing time was part of the 49ers’ appeal, although Darnold isn’t guaranteed to serve as more than a third-stringer in 2023. However, Lynch said Darnold was also craving the franchise’s “structure” and “stability” after consistently enduring losing and upheaval.

quarterback. That’s tough for all players. It is one position. And it depends on the other 10 guys around you, too.”

The 49ers had done homework on Darnold before this offseason. They studied Darnold’s video from USC before the 2018 draft, and they pored over his first three NFL seasons with the Jets when Darnold was on the trade market two years ago.

Giants

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Giants couldn’t have asked much more of Webb in his second Opening Day start.

“He attacked the strike zone with all of his pitches, was as efficient as we’ve seen him in a long time, a lot of swing and miss, just an excellent outing by Logan,” manager Gabe Kapler said. “For me personally, this is very much a story of two excellent starts, a couple home runs for them and we weren’t able to get the ball in the air and hit those home runs, and that’s why they came out on the winning end of this.”

If the script was feeling a little one-sided, what with Judge spurning his hometown club in free agency and homering against them in his first chance he got in the regular season, Webb exacted some revenge in the ensuing two plate appearances, sending Judge back to the dugout a strikeout victim both times. His 12 strikeouts set a franchise record for Opening Day, topping Madison Bumgarner in 2017 (11) and the Yankees’ own Opening Day starter, who also set a franchise record with 11 strikeouts in the opener.

The Giants were able to muster little against Cole, who had double digits in the “K” column by the end of the fourth inning.

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One of the most private players in the league, Wiggins was not pleased when news leaked in October 2021 that he had yet to receive the Maryland-based company.

The deal will beef up the brand, including adding to the roster of players.

Beyond what Curry, 35, will receive in the extended partnership with

It’s not just that they need him to win a championship. Wiggins has become a crucial part of the Warriors’ fabric. And if he’s not right, no one is.

While LaMonte Wade Jr. led off the game with a walk, he was followed by three straight strikeouts. San Francisco placed men on base in all but two innings, including a two-hit effort from Thairo Estrada, but was never able to mount a rally. Estrada was the Giants’ only runner to reach scoring position, stealing second base in the second and advancing on a balk in the seventh.

Judge helped the Yankees extend their lead in the seventh, after Webb exited the game.

A leadoff walk to Torres, raising Webb’s pitch count to 92, was enough to bring Kapler out of the dugout. But the first man out of the bullpen, John Brebbia, wasn’t able to escape the inning unscathed.

Webb was ultimately credited with four earned runs, after D.J. LeMahieu drove in Torres with a single to left. That brought up Judge, who blooped a single into no-man’s land between Brandon Crawford, Thairo Estrada and new center fielder Brett Wisely, which drove in one more.

Before the game, Kapler said he “genuinely” hadn’t thought about Judge once. Hard to believe, but the manager did provide some prescient commentary.

“He’s a great player,” Kapler said. “It’s likely that he does something good in the series and probably has a great season for the Yankees.”

Under Armour, the contract includes “increased funding for community impact efforts.”

“We understand that it’s a mutually beneficial venture to do some great things, build a great roster, build more scale to the business and create great storytelling,” Curry told ESPN.

Carolina had 214 runs and 140 passes in their final six games – retro numbers in a pass-first league – and its defense allowed 325 or fewer yards in four of six games.

The role suited the embattled No. 3 pick in the 2018 draft. The presumed bust didn’t throw an interception in his first 105 attempts, tossed seven touchdowns and three picks and posted a passer rating (92.6) that easily surpassed his figure from his first four seasons (76.9).

The San Francisco

The 49ers signed Darnold, 25, to a one-year deal earlier this month that included $3.5 million guaranteed, with incentives that give the contract a maximum value of $11.5 million.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Darnold will begin by sharing first-team snaps with Trey Lance in spring practices while Brock Purdy recovers from elbow surgery. Darnold and Lance are likely competing for the primary backup role. And the winner of the competition

Darnold’s teams, the Jets and Panthers, posted a 25-57 record in his five non-playoff seasons and the lack of success led to instability. Darnold has played for five offensive coordinators, four head coaches and three position coaches.

Darnold did not play with an offensive teammate who was named a first- or second-team All-Pro during his tenures with the Jets and Panthers. The 49ers have four offensive players who have earned All-Pro honors since 2019.

“Sam has as good a skill set as there is,” Shanahan said. “That’s why he was the third pick in the draft. When you study his play, you can see it, too.

I don’t think he’s always been in the best situations. That’s tough for a

They are intimately familiar with his struggles. Darnold’s 76.9 passer rating in his first four seasons was last among 30 quarterbacks who threw 1,000 passes from 2018-21, and he owned the third-highest interception rate (3.2%).

But they are intrigued by the uptick in his performance in 2022, when he did more when being asked to do less. It’s possible Darnold will never realize the carry-the-franchise expectations.

“He hasn’t won a ton of games,” Shanahan said. “And he’s been thrown in some situations where you’ve got to keep slinging that ball to give your team a chance to win, so you don’t always have the best stats. But you see the ability.”

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Carolina panthers quarterback sam Darnold (14) yells down the line during a game against the pittsburgh steelers at Bank of America stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Dec. 18, 2022. Darnold is now with the 49ers.