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FSUSD board president seeks help locating grandchildren State emerges as big winner in Colorado River water deal

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LOS ANGELES —

Monday’s historic Colorado River agreement represents a big win for California, which only months ago was embroiled in a bitter feud with Arizona, Nevada and four other Western states over how to dramatically reduce their use of water supplies in the shrinking river.

The proposition, which came after months of tense negotiations, would see the three states in the Colorado’s lower basin conserve about 3 million acre-feet of water from the river by 2026 – a 14% reduction across the Southwest that amounts to only about half of what could have been imposed by the federal government had the states not come to an accord.

“It’s a win for California, but it’s a win for the entire basin that, once again, after a year of

FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District on Monday released a plea for information on the whereabouts of the grandchildren of the school board president, the Rev. David C. Isom.

The two siblings, on March 17, were reportedly taken by their biological mother, Christina Elena Trent, 35, from Franklin Elementary School in Liberty, Missouri.

The Liberty Police Department confirmed the boy and girl are considered missing, but it is not investigating this matter as a kidnapping.

“She is in regular contact with the father by phone,” Capt. Matt Kellogg, spokesman for the Liberty Police Department, said in a phone interview on Monday.

He said the department is fairly sure she is in the Kansas City area, and possibly in a shelter. Liberty is about 16 miles north of Kansas City.

It has been eight weeks since Isom last heard from his grandchildren, the district statement said.

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FAIRFIELD — Five community organizations on Tuesday each received a $50,000 grant through the annual Community Investment Fund program.

The Board of Supervisors awarded the grants to: La Clinica De La Raza to provide for mental health case management services, supporting 200 patients.

Parents by Choice to expand its Positive Parenting Program to 125 parents with teens, 13 to 16, and parents going through separation or divorce. The organization also has a contract with the First 5 Commission to provide the same program to other clients. n Napa Solano SANE/SART to

acrimony, we are at least now on the same page going forward,” said Bill Hasencamp, manager of Colorado River resources for the Metropolitan Water District.

Though some details have yet to be disclosed, the plan would see the majority of the cuts, about 1.6 million acre-feet, come from California. The remainder would be split between Arizona and Nevada, with the former taking the lion’s share of those losses.

California’s reductions are similar to those the state’s water managers have offered for several months, Hasencamp said. The plan also is in line with California’s proposal to focus on voluntary reductions rather than opening a door for the federal government to dictate cuts proportionally across the region. “I’m pleasantly surprised,” said James

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FAIRFIELD — The Solano County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday extended the local emergency for response to flooding caused by the late winter storms.

“On Monday, March 31 ... the Solano County administrator found that due to the 2023 February to April storms, which began on Feb.24 ... that conditions of extreme peril to life and/or property existed in Solano County and proclaimed a local emergency,” the resolution extending the

emergency states.

“On April 4 ... the Solano County Board of Supervisors confirmed

and ratified the Proclamation of a Local Emergency based on the conditions that continued to exist in

Solano County,” the resolution states.

It also notes that the emergency conditions related not only to the latest storms, but the early storms that started at the end of December and drenched Solano through January.

“Recovery efforts from the storms are ongoing throughout the county, including an emergency repair of ... Benicia’s raw water transmission line that was damaged when the hillside along Lopes Road failed,” the staff report to the board states. The county has put

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left, Dental Assistant Alejandra Padilla monitors a computer as Dashaw Newell has his teeth checked by Dr. Naride Kanayama at La Clinica Vallejo, Tuesday.

Aaron Rosenblatt/Daily Republic file An orchard is flooded amidst a rain storm along Rockville Road in Fairfield, March 14.

Dental Assistant Jasmin Cano, left, and Dr. Tristan Mendoza talk to a patient at La Clinica Vallejo, Tuesday.

Leaven Kids opens new center in Texas; first one outside of state

FAIRFIELD — Leaven Kids, a nonprofit committed to early childhood education, opened its first San Antonio learning center earlier this month.

Leaven Kids began in Fairfield when, in 2009, leaders in the PACE neighborhood of Fairfield recognized that to make a real impact in neighborhoods struggling with poverty, gangs and crime, they needed to be fully immersed – not just occasional visitors.

They formed partnerships with local civic and business leaders, heads of police and fire departments, the local school district, teachers, and other community churches.

From these collaborations, the Leaven Kids model was born. There are now 20 learning centers in California.

This new location marks Leaven Kids’ first facility outside of its home state. “We count ourselves incredibly fortunate to have such supportive partners in the City of San Antonio and the Opportunity Home as we look to bring desperately needed educational resources to San Antonio’s youth,” said Mark Lillis, CEO for Leaven Kids, in a press release.

“Their unyielding commitment to improving their community and long-held passion for early childhood education closely aligns with our own mission here at Leaven Kids, making it a perfect partnership as we look to bring transformative academic programs to

local students in need.”

“The partnership between Opportunity Home, Leaven Kids, and the city in establishing this learning center is an important step in providing critical access to needed educational resources and tutoring in these communities on the Southside,” said Opportunity Home San Antonio President and CEO Ed Hinojosa, Jr., in a press release.

“We are proud to support Leaven Kids in bringing the center to fruition in San Antonio and the vital service it will provide families.”

The event featured a ribbon-cutting, a tour of the facility, keynote remarks from senior leaders, and a post-event fundraising dinner. Roughly 75 community members, civic leaders, and media were in attendance, including San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenburg, and representatives from Joint Base San Antonio and The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Opportunity Home led an extensive renovation

effort, transforming the space into a fully equipped, multi-purpose classroom where local children can access the tools and mentorship they need to succeed. During this renovation period, students were invited to receive free after-school tutoring and mentorship at Leaven Kids’ temporary outdoor teaching space, located adjacent to its learning center.

The newly renovated facility features advanced STEAM resources such as 3D printing, smart boards, computers, and soon-tobe robotics equipment, which will help create an engaging and character-formative educational experience for Leaven Kids students.

“Leaven Kids is not just focused on improving academic performance amongst our students; we want to instill in them a lifelong passion for learning,” said retired Air Force Gen. Maryanne Miller, in a press release. She is the Leaven Kids Board of Directors Vice President and retired four-

Police: Gunfire leads to long standoff, then arrest

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CANYON — The American Canyon Police Department responded to a report Sunday of shots fired from within a residence in the 100 block of Gisela Drive, leading to an hours-long standoff.

Just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday, authorities received a report that homeowner Christopher Phillips, 50, intentionally fired a rifle into a bedroom wall where his roommate was sleeping. The roommate was not injured and was able to get out of the house and call the police.

When police arrived at

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Dixon Jr. Livestock Auction brings lower return despite more animals

DIXON – There were more animals put up for sale during the Junior Livestock Auction at the Dixon May Fair this year, but the gross receipts were down.

The gross sales from the auction totaled $557,561, compared to $649,645 in 2022, Patricia Conklin, the fair general manager, reported on Monday.

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“By investing in advanced educational tools and creating an environment that thrives on engagement and curiosity, we’re building the foundation for a transformative academic experienceone that will more fully prepare our students to succeed, both in the classroom and in life,” she said in a press release. This multi-year project was spearheaded by Joe Allio, Leaven Kids Board of Directors president and retired police chief for the city of Fairfield, and Gen. Miller. The two spent months developing key relationships with local civic leaders to ensure this planned expansion was completed thoughtfully and in a way that aligned with the needs of the community.

“Leaven Kids is always looking for new opportunities where our team can increase our community impact and maximize

The total number of animals sold was 257, up from 224 – but there were fewer large animals.

The market card included 102 pigs, 88 sheep, 39 goats and 16 steers, as well as 100 market birds –poultry and quail – and 33 rabbits. There are also breeding animals that are judged, but are not part of the auction.

Rodriguez High School sophomore Payton King, a member of Future

Farmers of America, raised the Supreme Champion Steer. King’s “dedication and hard work over the past nine months in preparing her 1,326-pound steer for the fair have resulted in this remarkable accomplishment,” the school’s FFA program said in a statement.

“Throughout the extensive nine-month preparation period, (she) diligently monitored her calf’s nutrition and exercise regimen, worked with her animal to perform well in the fair’s arena, and performed all necessary tasks to ensure the animal’s well-being,” the statement said.

The FFA program teaches students responsibility, instills a sense of pride and helps the students “develop a strong work ethic, understanding the importance of commitment and dedication.”

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the residence they learned Phillips had barricaded himself in the house, failing to comply with police commands to surrender. Nearby residents were asked to evacuate or to shelter in place.

Napa Sheriff’s Special Weapons and Tactics Crisis Negotiations, and Drone Teams were called to the scene along with the assistance of Napa Police SWAT. Attempts were made to de-escalate the situation and gain compliance from Phillips from these teams, but he still refused to come out of the home.

Using an armored vehicle to breach the front door, deputies were able to

fly a drone inside the home and see many of the rooms inside the house were fortified and or blocked.

After a long standoff, many announcements, and more refusals from Phillips, gas was deployed into the home shortly after 7 a.m.

Phillips exited the house was placed under arrest for assault with a deadly weapon, shooting into an inhabited dwelling, and threats.

Upon searching his home, it was discovered he had a hidden crawl space in his bedroom and several hazardous items in place to thwart police. Three rifles and a handgun were recovered from Phillips’ home.

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Leaven Kids opened its first San Antonio learning center earlier this month.

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Four arrested Sunday in robbery attempt at mall

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FAIRFIELD — One

adult woman and three juveniles – one male, two female – were arrested Sunday in what the Police Department described as

an attempted robbery that left a 23-year-old Vacaville man injured.

Miriasiem Osumgboye, 21, of Fairfield, was arrested by Fairfield police on suspicion of attempted robbery and booked into Solano County Jail. The

County shaves its pension liability with extra payment

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FAIRFIELD — Solano County continues to slice away at its pension liability whenever it can.

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a transfer of $5.6 million as an additional payment to the CalPERS unfunded accrued liability account.

“The Pension Advisory Committee held a series of meetings ... to review various financial options to reduce longterm pension costs to the county. At the April 25 ... committee meeting, it was concluded that based on the current cash flow within the Pension Obligation Fund, $5.6 million can be utilized for a prepayment (or) advance to the CalPERS Retirement Fund,” the staff report to the board states.

“Making one-time contributions to the CalPERS unfunded accrued liability account for the

purpose of reducing interest costs and achieving long-term savings is consistent with the county’s Pension Policy.”

By making the extra payment prior to July, the fiscal year 2024-25 CalPERS Safety Plan will be reduced. The consent agenda action also reduces the current 2023-24 unfunded liability payment due in July.

In other action, the board:

n Authorized the county treasurer to transfer up to 85% of fiscal year 2023-24 anticipated property tax revenues from Treasury Pool funds to local school districts if requested by a district.

n Approved a $90,000 contract with Dream Ride Elevator, of Benicia, for the Nut Tree Airport Elevator Code Upgrade Project at 301 County Airport Road in Vacaville.

County will conduct special election for Vaca school district

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FAIRFIELD — The Solano County supervisors on Tuesday authorized the registrar of voters to run a special election for the Trustee Area 4 seat on the Vacaville Unified School District board.

The school board had appointed David McCallum to replace Cecil Conley, who resigned, but a protest petition was filed with the Solano County Office of Education to force the special election.

Among the issues are parental concerns about the district developing what they believe is a critical race theory or equity policy without public input.

The vacancy and

three juveniles – all 17, two from Vallejo and one from Richmond – were taken to the youth detention center.

The victim, police said, had just made a large purchase inside Solano Town Center mall and was heading back to his

vehicle when he noticed two males following him in the parking lot.

“The victim fled to his vehicle, locking the doors and the assailants followed, using a gun to shatter the vehicle’s window and then reaching inside to

strike the victim with the weapon,” the police said in a statement.

“The victim sustained mild to moderate injuries from being struck with the gun.”

Two guns, both black Glocks, were retrieved at

the scene. One was registered to Osumgboye, the police said.

The two girls police said were linked to the crime “were in the getaway vehicle.”

Supervisors recognize May 29 as Memorial Day

FAIRFIELD — More than 1.2 million Americans have died in the nation’s wars – 4,435 in the fight for independence. Among those who made the ultimate sacrifice is Navy Cmdr. John “Jack” Mape, a fighter pilot shot down over North Vietnam in 1966.

His remains were recovered in the mid-1990s and identified in February 1998. A park is named after him in his hometown of Dublin.

Solano County Supervisor Erin Hannigan told the story of her grandfather’s brother at Tuesday’s meeting, at which the board adopted a resolution recognizing May 29 as Memorial Day.

“Memorial Day symbolizes a time that Americans take a clear look at both our past and our future. One day each year, when we acknowledge the debt we owe to these men and women,” the resolution states.

“It is not a car sale; it is not a patio furniture sale ... it is not a barbecue,” board Chairman John Vasquez, the only member of the board to have served in

uniform, serving in the National Guard in California and Alaska.

“We celebrate not just the sacrifices ... but what we gained by those sacrifices,” said Alfred Sims, the county Veterans Services director, an Army combat veteran. He called for togetherness in the country.

Across Texas Street from the government center where the supervisors meet, in front of the old courthouse, 487 names

of those local men and women who died while serving their country are etched into a memorial.

There are 332 from World War II; 61 from Vietnam; 60 from World War I; 26 from Korea; and eight who have died in the war on terrorism.

In an unrelated matter, the board recognized the four Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs: Jesse Bethel High School Navy JR. ROTC with 98 cadets;

Fairfield girl donating Lemonade Day profits to animal shelters

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special election mirrors the April special election in Benicia Unified School District in which the board-appointed replacement for a resigning trustee was challenged by petition.

The board on Tuesday approved charging Benicia Unified School District about $44,130 for conducting that April 11 special election for the vacant Trustee Area 5 seat.

The estimated cost for Vacaville Unified is $113,595.

The district is facing another trustee resignation by Kelly Welsh, representing Trustee Area 6. The school board is expected to decide Thursday whether to appoint someone or hold a special election.

9-year-old Laurel Creek Elementary School student is donating the $190 she earned from Lemonade Day in Vacaville to a pair of no-kill animal shelters.

Lola Persephone Storey plans to take the money next weekend to the SPCA in Vacaville and the Humane Society in Vallejo. She also plans to have at least two more lemonade pop-ups this summer, profits from which also will go to a shelter.

While members of her family donated the upfront cost of her booth and other costs, the rest of the work Storey did herself.

She completed the Lemonade Day curriculum, which taught her about becoming an entrepreneur, and how investing money is how to make money, and how to

budget those dollars.

Storey also learned about branding her business.

Armijo High School Air Force JR. ROTC with 87 cadets; Vanden High School Air Force JR. ROTC with 91 cadets; and Fairfield High School Air Force JR. ROTC with 144 cadets. Representatives from all the programs, except Fairfield, attended the board meeting. Supervisor Mitch Mashburn highlighted the accomplishments of each program.

BOE unitary property tax assessment reaches $146B

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FAIRFIELD — The state Board of Equalization has unanimously adopted the $146.1 billion in stateassessed property values of 336 companies within California.

Those companies include telephone, gas and electric companies, independent power producers, regulated railroads, and intercounty pipelines.

“In the upcoming fiscal year, schools and local communities statewide will receive a total of approximately

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The Solano County War Memorial is seen in front of the Old Solano County Courthouse, on Texas Street in Fairfield, May 13, 2019.

Winters High takes top honors in Travis Spark Challenge

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BASE — Winters High School earned the top spot with the highest score for the overall competition at the Travis Spark Challenge hosted by the Solano County Office of Education and Travis Air Force Base’s Phoenix Spark program last Friday.

Student teams from Golden Hills Community School, Will C. Wood (three teams), DeAnza (three teams), Buckingham Charter (two teams), Vacaville, Winters and Vanden high schools entered the competition where they were challenged to select one of three genuine issues that

Aaron Rosenblatt/Daily Republic file Members of Buckingham Charter Stan Knights present their proposal for improving dining facility flow of customers during the Travis Junior Spark Challenge, May 19.

TAFB is currently trying to solve. The three challenge prompts were to develop solutions for gate traffic flow, dining facility customer flow or flight line perimeter control. The team solution and presentation incorporated a prototype for fingerprint

ROTC DeAnza” team won the challenge category for flight line perimeter monitoring.

The Golden Hills Community School “Eagles” team took home the top award for the dining facility flow challenge category according to a press release.

Virtual meeting set for proposed amendment to 1.3 acres on Vaca’s Browns Valley Road

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checking at the TAFB gate stations so those with base access could pass through quickly.

The Will C. Wood “Wildcat Garage” team won in the challenge category for gate traffic flow solutions. DeAnza High School’s “Air Force Jr.

The goals of the Travis Spark Challenge are to provide students with fun, interesting, and challenging real-world problems to solve; introduce a challenge that advances both the high school’s academic goals and Travis AFB’s mission; and to tap into a pool of innovators that can bring a novel solution and perspective to the issues being presented in the challenge.

Public Works crews, staff honored by board

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FAIRFIELD — Public Works crews work long hours during floods and other emergencies to keep the county roads open and safe.

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday adopted a resolution recognizing those efforts by proclaiming the week of May 21-27 as the 63rd annual National Public Works Week in Solano County, and “recognizing how Public Works connect us all through

infrastructure and service, enhancing the quality of life for the communities these professionals serve.”

Supervisor Monica Brown presented the resolution.

“Vital infrastructure and services could not be provided without the efforts of Public Works professionals, maintenance workers, contractors, engineers and administrators who represent state and local governments throughout the United States,” the resolution states.

It adds, “it is in the

public interest for citizens and civic leaders to understand the role that public infrastructure plays in protecting the environment, improving public health and safety, contributing to economic vitality, responding to emergency situations and enhancing the quality of life in Solano County and every community across the nation.”

In other action, the board:

n Recognized Bridget Oduni, a senior Public Health nurse, upon her retirement with more than 28 years of service to the

public, more than 18 years of which were in Solano County.

n Recognized Travis Kroeger, with the Planning Division of the Department of Resource Management, as the Employee of the Month for June.

n Recognized Maria Porter, an office assistant in the Special Investigations Bureau of the Department of Health and Social Services, upon her retirement with more than 28 years with Solano County.

Library’s summer reading program kicks off June 1

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FAIRFIELD — Solano County Library will begin its Summer Reading Challenge program on June 1. The program is open to all ages: children, teens and adults. Library users can sign up at any Solano County Library location. “Log your reading or

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It also “nurtures leadership qualities and teaches sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.”

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is the FFA adviser at Rodriguez High.

Conklin, who raised a number of grand champions as a youth at the Dixon May Fair and is a 40-year

complete activities to earn prizes. Read anything you want: books, eBooks, graphic novels, magazines, audiobooks – (they) all count,” Library Services said in a statement. “New this year, all children will receive a book of their choice when they sign up. Everyone receives prizes for reaching their reading

veteran of the fair industry, said she is not all that surprised by the numbers because the 2022 fair – the first in-person event in two years – was “phenomenal.”

The fair is still calculating its attendance figures. It could be another two weeks for those to be available.

“We had a good year, not as high as 2022, but higher than 2019,” Conklin said. “I didn’t expect to do as well as 2022 because that was just phenomenal.”

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goal. Adults will earn a commemorative enamel pin, and teens and children will earn book prizes.”

All participants are entered automatically into weekly prize drawings for Oakland A’s and San Francisco Giants tickets.

“Library staff have planned exciting events during the two summer

cialty events – the rodeo on Friday, the tractor pull on Saturday and the demolition derby on Sunday – sold out before the fair even opened on May 11, Conklin said.

But the highlight of the fair for Conklin was actually a place that was much quieter than the arenas, the carnival, the midway and virtually everywhere else on the grounds.

The fair offered, for the first time, a sensory center, for people who are particularly sensitive to loud

months from magic shows, ice cream socials, to petting zoos just to name a few. Book prizes and events are made possible by the generous support of the Solano County Library Foundation,” the statement said. For information, go to solanolibrary.com/ summer-reading or call 1-866-572-7587.

noises or other stimuli, which she said allowed individuals who may normally skip coming to the fair to attend.

“I watched two friends come in with another friend and they went over and popped the bubbles, and then they went over and looked at the books and the sensory wheel,” Conklin said.

Then that person was able to go back onto the grounds to enjoy more of the fair activities.

VACAVILLE — The Community Development Department will hold a Virtual Neighborhood Meeting at 6 p.m. June 1 to present information and answer questions regarding the request to amend the Vacaville General Plan land-use diagram and zoning map to change the land-use designation for a 1.3-acre site at 3442 Browns Valley Road from private recreation to commercial office.

The proposed change would allow the property owner to accommodate

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the number of students we reach,” Chief Allio added, in the press release. “We’re excited to see the culmination of nearly two years of planning and coordination come together to deliver

additional land uses consistent with other commercial districts, such as business or professional offices, personal services, business services, veterinary services, or general retail and merchandise. The proposal does not include any physical changes to the site or building. It’s the home to Millennium Child Development Center. Visit cov.zoom.us/join to view. The meeting ID is 827 1816 6396. The passcode is 590472. Those wishing to access the meeting by phone can call 888-475.4499.

real impacts amongst local students.

“We look forward to the journey ahead as we continue to work hand-in-hand with our San Antonio partners to increase the accessibility and quality of local educational resources within our community.” To learn more about the Leaven Kids mission, visit www.leavenkids.org.

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in Vacaville VACAVILLE — Tired of searching for parking spaces in downtown?

New app shows available parking

Download Japa, Vacaville’s new parking app. There are 12 public parking lots interspersed throughout downtown Vacaville plus on-street parking, all free.

The city encourages residents and visitors to try the new mobile parking app to locate available parking.

The free parking app is available for Android and iOS. Visit cityofvacaville.gov/parking for more information.

When parking lots are full downtown, free overflow parking is available at City Hall, 650 Merchant St. and the Davis/ Hickory Park & Ride lot.

The city welcomes feedback on the new parking app. Comments can be sent via the city’s contact us at cityofvacaville.gov/contactus.

County Fair Board meets Wednesday

VALLEJO — The Solano County Fair Board will be updated on various aspects of next month’s fair when it meets on Wednesday in the Directors Room at the fairgrounds.

The board will meet in closed session following the public meeting to be updated on the property negotiations involving the fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, and the Solano360 project.

The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m.

The 2023 Solano County Fair is set for June 15-18.

‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign underway

FAIRFIELD – The Fairfield Police Department announced this year’s Click It or Ticket campaign started this week and runs through June 4.

Additional officers will be on patrol actively looking for drivers and passengers who are not wearing seat belts.

“This includes vehicles where children are not secured in child safety seats,” the police said in a statement.

“California law requires a child to be secured in a safety or booster seat until they are at least 8 years old or at least 4 feet, 9 inches tall. Children under the age of 2 must ride in a rear-facing seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds or is 40 or more inches tall,” the statement said.

CAP Solano directors meet Thursday

FAIRFIELD — The CAP Solano JPA directors are scheduled to meet Thursday in Conference Room A of the county Events Center.

The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The center is located at 601 Texas St. in Fairfield.

A May 31 public hearing to discuss the Draft 2024-25 Community Service Block Grant Community Action Plan will be held at noon in the council chamber in Suisun City City Hall.

The plan is available for public comment through 5 p.m. May 31. Comments can be submitted by email to solano@homebaseccc.org. The subject line should read 2024-25 CSBG CAP Public Comment.

The plan is available at https://drive.google.com/ file/d/1rdWgCuykO-50sME4IXEyaerzzxY-W1Sj/view.

City Hall is located at 701 Civic Center Blvd.

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FAIRFIELD — A recently introduced federal bill would give renewable energy projects greater access to a tax incentive partnership program currently available to oil, gas and coal projects.

The legislation for

access to master limited partnerships was introduced by Reps. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, and Ron Estes, R-Topeka, Kansas.

“Expanding master limited partnerships to include renewable energy production would help boost our transition to clean energy,” Thompson said in a statement. “The

Financing Our Energy Future Act is a commonsense step to provide renewable energy projects with equal access to capital without impacting already existing MLPs.”

A master limited partnership is a business structure taxed as a partnership, but ownership interests of which are traded like corporate

stock on a market. MLPs have only been available to investors in energy portfolios for oil, natural gas, coal extraction and pipeline projects.

“This bill levels the playing field to make renewable energy sources more competitive for private capital investments,” the statement said.

Vanden ROTC earns Distinguished Unit award

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TRAVIS AFB — The Vanden High Air Force Jr. ROTC CA-20011 was selected as a Distinguished Unit with Merit. This year, only 12 percent of the 850 Air Force JROTC high schools across the United States and at selected schools in Europe, in the Pacific, and in Puerto Rico were recognized with the honor. Worldwide enroll -

ment includes more than 100,000 cadets who do over 1 million hours of community service each year. This award recognizes Air Force JROTC units that have performed well above and beyond normal expectations, and that have distinguished themselves through outstanding service to their school and community while meeting the Air Force JROTC citizen development mission for America.

State Senate OKs

elder protection bill

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FAIRFIELD — The state Senate this week passed legislation that would strengthen elder and dependent adult financial abuse protections.

Senate Bill 278, authored by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, clarifies the duties of banks and financial institutions to safeguard against fraud.

“Banks must do a better job of protecting the most vulnerable Californians,” Dodd,

D-Napa, said in a statement. “That’s why I wrote this bill, which clarifies that if these institutions assist in financial elder abuse, either knowingly or otherwise, they can be held responsible. It will motivate them to detect predatory practices before victims are robbed of their resources, dignity and quality of life – losses from which they may never recover.”

The bill now goes to the Assembly for consideration.

The Air Force Junior ROTC instructors and cadets of Vanden earned an overall unit-assessment rating of “Exceeds Standards” – the highest rating attainable – during the unit evaluation in January. The Vanden instructors are Lt. Col. (Ret) Jay A. Brookman and MSgt. (Ret) Hollis R. Huvar.

The objectives of the Air Force JROTC program are to educate and train high school

Blood drive being held at Benicia Yacht Club Saturday

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BENICIA — The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive on Saturday in Benicia.

The event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Benicia Yacht Club, 400 E. Second St.

The blood drive comes at a time in which the Red Cross reports a decline in blood donations, and as Memorial Day weekend

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cadets in citizenship and life skills; promote community service; instill responsibility, character, and self- discipline through character education, and to provide instruction in air and space fundamentals. Enrollment is voluntary and open to high school students. For information, call the Air Force JROTC department at Vanden High School, 707-437-7333.

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Dear Annie: Reading the story from “Happy Adult Daughter,” whose mother was suffering from a mental illness, was like reading my own. I suppose my mother could be mentally ill, but I look at her as severely damaged from her own upbringing. She had no family to rely on, so she married young, and maybe once upon a time was hoping to treat her children better than she was treated.And while from the outside it didn’t appear to be a horrible marriage, I can honestly say that I never saw my mother happy, I mean truly happy, for more than a few minutes. I have two siblings, one older and one younger. Of course, the older sibling was on a pedestal that I could never reach. The younger had health problems that at times could be a distraction and other times I could be blamed for. I also married young to escape, but all I did was start a new cycle. Though I originally had not

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planned to have children, I did have one. I then realized I married for the wrong reason and left to give my child a better life. I moved to another state and eventually remarried. I did not have any other children. I tried to do better than my mother and not hit or name-call. But I was damaged; I had no loving family foundation. My family growing up was five individuals that lived under one roof. The word “love” was never uttered in our house.

After a long time, I finally forgave myself and my family for everything, but I doubt we’ll ever be a true family. I wish them no ill will and hope they wish me the same. —

Better Days Ahead

Dear Better Days Ahead:

Thank you for your letter. You sound like a wonderful person who has used the power of forgiveness.

Dear Annie: After reading the letter from “Unable to Open Up,” the gentleman

Horoscopes by Holiday Mathis

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Marketers impose pressures, deadlines and unnecessary signals of alarm to get people to “act fast and buy now while supplies last.” Don’t worry, the opportunity at hand is more available than they’d have you believe.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There are a variety of reasons people insist on making simple things more complicated: boredom, procrastination, a need for attention and more. Try to address people’s underlying needs and surface problems will magically dissolve.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

You’ll employ many mystical senses to pick up on what’s going on in a relationship. You’ll use your sixth sense, third eye and a listening and feeling ability that picks up not only sound but soul resonance.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Remember that fear is a response happening inside you, not a dictate or definition of how things really are. Fear is only what you think, not what is. Write or talk your fear out and you’ll diffuse it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Relationships get better because you make efforts to make them better. Forget about life’s pesky details and focus on creating a bubble of “together time” that shuts out the rest of the world.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your best idea will be off the cuff, a side note or a joke. As you let playfulness and creativity run rampant in your mind, you’ll bring joy and

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levity to many.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your work is an extension of you. It can serve as a mirror to help you see parts of yourself that would be invisible were they to stay tucked inside your psyche without a means of expression. What you make will help you grow.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Frustration, untended, could turn to anger. One way to defuse it is to take away the time frame. Without the limitations and urgency that time imposes, a sense of relief and ease will settle in.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). Be the first person to arrive on the scene if you can because there will be many advantages for the early birds. Your options will be better and you’ll wind up in a position of leadership too. If you don’t

who was unable to articulate his thoughts to his therapist, I wonder if writing down his thoughts would help. Sometimes we can’t bring ourselves to speak up for fear of being chastised, laughed at or embarrassed. I always encouraged my daughters to write down anything that was bothering them just to get it out of their mind, and sometimes it didn’t look as bad once they got it out. He could take the paper(s) to his therapist or just tear them up and throw them away. Either way, I wish him well and much success as he tries to heal himself. — Mom of Two Girls

Dear Mom of Two Girls: Writing things down is very powerful. Either through journaling and keeping your journey to yourself or writing a personalized letter to the person. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com.

know what your advantage over the competition is yet, now is a good time to figure it out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). Even though you don’t think you know more than anyone else about what it means to be human, there are those who seek your council and will follow every bit of advice you offer.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18). When you feel yourself taking things in too serious a direction, you can lighten up the whole mental screen with music, entertainment, a treat, a walk or a stretch. Being good to yourself isn’t always fun, but some of the time it should be!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The way you approach the day’s tasks will defy conventional wisdom. You have no problem capturing and holding people’s attention. Success depends on knowing what to do with it after that.

CELEBRITY PROFILES:

In an astrologically auspicious move, Bob Dylan will drop his new album “Shadow Kingdom” within days of his solar return, a work Rolling Stone magazine says is “one jaw-dropping delight after another.” Considering the Gemini troubadour (with Mercury and Venus in the sign of communication as well) has influenced over five decades of popular music, it makes sense that the next strongest influence in Dylan’s natal chart is steadfast Taurus (moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus are all there!).

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Bridge

displayed bridge wisdom. Against five hearts, West led a trump. South won in hand with the seven and cashed the heart ace, East discarding the diamond two. Now South led his spade three, and, after West played the seven, he called for dummy’s king. When that held, South cordially conceded two minor-suit aces. How many mistakes were made?

The errors started in the auction. True, North was unlucky that his partner had only one ace. However, if he had made a four-diamond splinter bid, he could have respected his partner’s four-heart signoff.

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Marcel Proust claimed, “We don’t receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.” True, it is satisfying to work out something for yourself, but did Proust never have a teacher?

Have a look at today’s deal and decide which of the acolytes of Proust

Knowing that his side had (at least) two aces, West might have selected a different initial attack, but it is hard to say that the trump lead was definitely wrong. Once the aceless dummy appeared, both defenders should have realized that they had three aces. So it was at best weak for West to say that he ducked the spade because he was afraid South was void in clubs.

However, there was one other mistake, which you might have missed. On the second round of trumps, East should have discarded the spade queen. Now, even this West wouldn’t duck his ace. So, there was little wisdom in this deal. Maybe the players should find a teacher after all.

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Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson a high school grad

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“Honey Boo Boo” is now a high school graduate.

Alana Thompson, who rose to fame as the 6-year-old star of “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,” graduated from Wilkinson County High School in McIntyre, Georgia, on Saturday.

“Proved the haters wrong,” the 17-year-old wrote on a TikTok video of the ceremony. “Next stop graduating college.”

Thompson’s mother, Mama June Shannon, and older sister, Lauryn, were in attendance to celebrate the accomplishment.

“To say I’m proud would be an understatement,” the sibling wrote on Instagram. “To be there a witness this next chapter I’m amazed. Amazed at

how much you’ve grown, how beautiful your soul is, & most importantly how far you’ve come against all odds.”

Lauryn, who is only six years older than Alana, became her legal guardian in April 2022 after their mother’s battle with drug and alcohol addiction.

“It’s been very difficult because ... she is younger and she needs her mom,” Lauryn told Entertainment Tonight in 2020. “So it’s been very hard for both me and her to adjust to me being her ‘sister mom.’”

Shannon, 43, was still invited to the graduation ceremony on Saturday.

“I’m so proud of her she is our 2023 graduate and yes we was hollering the whole time,” she wrote on Instagram.

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Crime logs

FairField

SATURDAY, MAY 20

12:19 a.m. — Trespassing, 1000 block of OLIVER ROAD

12:32 a.m. — Vehicle burglary, 1300 block of HOLIDAY LANE

1:36 a.m. — Battery, 2000 block of WALTERS ROAD

2:18 a.m. — Vandalism, 2200 block of CAMBRIDGE DRIVE

3:10 a.m. — Shots fired, 1400 block of PHOENIX DRIVE

6:01 a.m. — Trespassing, 1600 block of FAIRFIELD AVENUE

8:16 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 1900 block of GRANDE CIRCLE

9 a.m. — Residential burglary, 2700 block of WOODMONT DRIVE

10:11 a.m. — Arson, NORTH TEXAS STREET

10:53 a.m. — Hit-and-run

property damage, 1500 block of HAWAII STREET

11:17 a.m. — Trespassing, 1200 block of TABOR AVENUE

11:48 a.m. — Vandalism, 2800 block of OWENS STREET

12:06 p.m. — Vandalism, 1100 block of B. GALE WILSON BOULEVARD

12:12 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 1200 block of PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

1:06 p.m. — Reckless driver, EVERGREEN DRIVE

2:59 p.m. — Battery, 800 block of TEXAS STREET

4:26 p.m. — Battery, 1500 block of WEST TEXAS STREET

5:35 p.m. — Trespassing, 2300 block of PEACH TREE DRIVE

5:58 p.m. — Vehicle theft, 5000 block of PEABODY ROAD

6:23 p.m. — Fight with a weapon, 1000 block of OLIVER ROAD

6:49 p.m. — Battery, ROCKVILLE ROAD

7:01 p.m. — Drunk and disorderly, 1900 block of WEST TEXAS STREET

7:53 p.m. — Battery, 1900 block of WEST TEXAS STREET

8:14 p.m. — Hit-and-run with injury, PEABODY ROAD

9:08 p.m. — Grand theft,, 1400 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD

9:24 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 3300 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET

10:17 p.m. — Battery, 500 block of EAST TENNESSEE STREET

10:37 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 4700 block of DARTMOOR DRIVE

10:53 p.m. — Shots fired, 2400 block of COLUMBUS COURT

11:42 p.m. — Hit-and-run

property damage, 900 block of MATTHEW COURT

11:53 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 200 block of PENNSYLVANIA

AVENUE

SUNDAY, MAY 21

4:26 a.m. — Reckless driver, WEST TEXAS STREET

6:30 a.m. — Vehicle theft, 2000 block of NOTTINGHAM DRIVE

8:08 a.m. — Vandalism, 1000 block of OLIVER ROAD

8:44 a.m. — Reckless driver, GREEN VALLEY ROAD

8:47 a.m. — Vandalism, 300 block of PITTMAN ROAD

9:44 a.m. — Reckless driver, 700 block of GEORGIA WAY

12:11 p.m. — Vehicle theft, 5000 block of PEABODY ROAD

12:18 p.m. — Trespassing, 3300 block of NORTH TEXAS STREET

12:25 p.m. — Drunk driver, 1000 block of OLIVER ROAD

12:46 p.m. — Commercial burglary, 900 block of BECK AVENUE

2:06 p.m. — Trespassing, 2900 block of LAKEFRONT COURT

2:13 p.m. — Shots fired, DAPHNE DRIVE

2:37 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 400 block of JACKSON STREET

3:26 p.m. — Assault with a deadly weapon, 1300 block of TRAVIS BOULEVARD

3:41 p.m. — Drunk driver, CORDELIA ROAD

3:42 p.m. — Hit-and-run with injury, 600 block of LAKESHORE

DRIVE

4:24 p.m. — Reckless driver, NORTH TEXAS STREET

6:24 p.m. — Hit-and-run property damage, 1400 block of HOLIDAY LANE

6:28 p.m. — Residential burglary, 1000 block of FIRST STREET

6:32 p.m. — Reckless driver, LOPES ROAD

6:37 p.m. — Vehicle burglary, 200 block of COLUMBUS DRIVE

6:59 p.m. — Trespassing, 4300 block of CENTRAL PLACE

7:27 p.m. — Vehicle theft, 1000 block of SPARROW LANE

8:21 p.m. — Battery, 1900 block of GRANDE CIRCLE

9:17 p.m. — Trespassing, 2000 block of PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

9:26 p.m. — Reckless driver, TUSCANY DRIVE

SuiSun City

SATURDAY, MAY 20

6:36 a.m. Vehicle burglary, 800 block of CACKLING DRIVE

6:49 a.m. Vehicle burglary, 1400 block of HUMPHREY DRIVE

Suisun City Council looks at lighting maintenance districts

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SUISUN CITY — The topic of Landscaping and Lighting Districts made its way to the Suisun City Council on Tuesday night.

LLMDs have been a topic at the last few Fairfield City Council meetings. In Suisun City, they are also called Maintenance Assessment Districts.

Pulled from the consent calendar, discussion on the topic got underway about 8:30 p.m.

Resident Donna LeBlanc said the two terms are confusing, and asked just one be used.

She noted many people don’t know what an LLMD or MAD is.

Councilman Amit Pal said he had received concerns from citizens about

the proposal.

The city has eight maintenance districts. Five are subject to automatic increase, which is based on the actual construction cost index.

This year the annual increase is 1.430% over the prior year. The total assessments to be collected is estimated at $1.5 million.

Several residents

sounded off on the idea. Some mentioned they were not happy public comment time was reduced from three to two minutes, with Mayor Alma Hernandez citing the number of public comment cards. The council was being asked to set a public hearing date on the issue. It is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. June 20.

13th annual Solano County World Environment Day cleanup returns in June

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VACAVILLE — The 13th annual Solano County World Environment Day cleanup returns again this year, according to a press release.

The event is set to begin at 9 a.m. on June 3 at Lake Solano County Park.

Participants will remove trash from Lake Berryessa, plant native vegetation, create takehome seed packets, and enjoy a free picnic lunch.

Registration is required and can be completed at cleanupsolano.org through June 1, although those who register by May 30 will also receive a free World Environment Day event T-shirt.

“Lake Berryessa, Lake

Solano and the Putah Creek watersheds are lifelines for Solano County,” said Narcisa Untal, senior planner with the Solano County Department of Resource Management in the press release. “They provide us with high quality drinking and irrigation water as well as recreational opportunities, but they are also impacted by the activities that occur within them. Trash degrades water quality, impacts the functionality of the water system, and poses a hazard to boaters and recreators. Join us in the movement to keep Solano County clean and green by volunteering on June 3 at Lake Solano.”

World Environment Day builds global aware-

ness of the environment, draws political attention to environmental issues, and supports individual and community projects. Lake Solano is part of a constructed watershed delivering high quality drinking water from Lake Berryessa, the seventh largest reservoir in California, to around 500,000 Solano County residents. This water is also the primary source of irrigation water for growers in the region and companies like Anheuser-Busch and the Jelly Belly Factory selected to operate in Solano County to use Lake Berryessa water. Also filling and leaving Lake Solano is Putah Creek, a vital ecological link between the neighboring

mountain range and the Yolo Bypass. The Solano Resource Conservation District coordinates the annual World Environment Day event in partnership with Solano County Water Agency, AnheuserBusch in Fairfield, Solano County, Lake Berryessa Watershed Partnership, and Volunteer Solano/ CVNL. Additional support for this year’s event is being provided by Solano County Parks, Putah Creek Council, MCE, and US Bureau of Reclamation. To learn more about these and other Solano County cleanup activities, including Solano County Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 23, please visit cleanupsolano.org.

Salzman, a professor of environmental law at UCLA and UC Santa Barbara. “I thought this was going to go to the courts, but I think two big things have happened: The record snowpack has made the choices less painful, and, to be honest, California and Arizona have played nicer with each other than I expected.”

Only weeks ago, the states were at an impasse over how the cuts should be apportioned. California argued for voluntary reductions while adhering to the water-rights system under the body of agreements known as the Law of the River, which would favor its seniority. Arizona and Nevada – with support from the upper-basin states of New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming – argued for proportional cuts across the board in the lower basin.

“It’s not obvious how it would have played out, but California really would be rolling the dice” by leaving it up to the federal government or litigation, Salzman said. “They’ve reached an agreement now that they

obviously must feel that they can meet, that they can satisfy.”

It’s not only a win for California, however. The deal marks considerable cooperation among the lower-basin states, tribes, water agencies and agricultural irrigation districts that have long relied on the Colorado River as a lifeline.

“I think the real win is that we’ve gone from conflict to consensus in a few short months – and conflict between the states is a recipe for failure,” said Wade Crowfoot, California’s natural resources secretary. “Our collective ability to come together and identify a shared

(about) where she is keeping them,” Isom said in the statement.

approach, a consensus approach, is truly a win for California and also the other states.”

Water managers who negotiated the agreement said projections show that the cuts would prevent Lake Mead, the nation’s largest reservoir, from reaching “dead pool” – a level at which water would no longer be able to pass downstream through the Hoover Dam, effectively cutting off supplies for millions of people – over the next three years.

Michael Cohen, senior research associate at the Pacific Institute, said that while the plan is effectively closer to California’s terms, he wouldn’t necessarily call it a victory.

“I’m concerned about the health of the Colorado River basin, and presumably California is as well,” Cohen said. “California certainly has entitlements to protect, but at the end of the day, if Mead goes to dead pool, those entitlements mean nothing.” Whether the cuts will amount to enough in the face of worsening aridification and climate change remains to be seen – as does what happens after 2026, when the proposed changes would expire, he said.

The Biden administration said it will analyze the states’ proposal before issuing a final decision later this year.

costs related to storm damage at about $5 million. That does not include

Lopes Road, which is in Fairfield and also impacts the state Department of Transportation.

Continuing the emergency keeps the county in line for possible federal and state assistance.

The children Micaiah Reed, 9, and sister, Mirylah, 8, both of Liberty, had been living with their biological father, Marcus Reed.

“We are not concerned she will hurt them, but

That information could not be confirmed through the police. However, Kellogg said there is a family court matter in progress.

tion regarding Trent’s whereabouts.

n Vacaville Solano Services Corp. to provide the AfterReach aftercare program to 40 recently homeless indi-

Kellogg said the Police Department has no reason to believe the children are in any danger. Isom and his son are working closely with the Liberty Police Department. He said a restraining order issued against Trent has been in effect for more than a month.

viduals for economic stability case management to sustain housing.

n Kyle Hyland Foundation for Teen Support to provide 150 Benicia youth with a drop-in center with educational workshops, mental health services and social emotional awareness campaigns.

The grants bring to $200,000 received by La Clinica through the grant program; $150,000 to Napa Solano SANE/SART

“If the police run across them, because of the restraining order they can take the children from her,” Isom said in the statement.

Isom is asking the public for any informa-

and Parents by Choice; $135,000 to the Kyle Hyland Foundation; and $100,000 to Vacaville Solano Services Corp. All have met the performance measures required by the grants.

The board committed $2 million to the Community Investment Fund, which is divided into three pots: $1.3 million annually to three-year Deep Programming that addresses the top three priorities

in the needs assessment; $450,000 annually to threeyear Legacy Programs; and $250,000 annually to the one-time annual grants.

Call the Liberty Police Department at 816‐439‐4701 or the Missouri State Highway Patrol Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 573‐526‐6178 or send an email to missingpersons@ mshp.dps.mo.gov. Fairfield police are aware of the situation. provide safe and stable housing support to 30 families with children who have experienced violence.

The grants approved on Tuesday must meet one or more of the seven priorities: mental health, housing affordability, homelessness, early education, youth development or safe settings for children.

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It also means fewer donors will be available to give.

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$2.35 billion in property tax revenue resulting from the BOE fulfilling one of its core constitutional functions,” the board said in a statement.

While county assessors handle most property assessments, the BOE

appointment to give blood can get more information by going to RedCrossBlood. org or by calling 1-800RED CROSS to schedule a time to give now.

In thanks for making and keeping appointments, the Red Cross will help donors prepare for beach days and backyard fun as the season begins: n All who come to give through May 31 will

directly assess certain public utilities, regulated railroads and intercounty pipelines throughout the state. These properties are not subject to Proposition 13, so the BOE must annually determine the fair market value of the properties.

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Dumdumaya wins NorCal golf title for De La Salle

FAIRFIELD — Fairfield resident and De La Salle High School

junior Jaden Dumdumaya birdied the 18th hole Monday to win the California Interscholastic Federation Northern California Regional Golf Tournament at the Berkeley Country Club in El Cerrito.

LeBron James retiring? Lakers’ star might be giving it thought

LOS ANGELES —

Lakers star LeBron James surprised people with his comments at the end of his postgame news conference Monday, hinting at an uncertain basketball future that could include a surprise retirement despite being under contract with the Lakers for at least the 2023-24 season.

Asked how he would evaluate his 20th season in the NBA, one in which he set the league’s all-time scoring record, James meandered through several different thoughts before ending with a

cryptic message about his future.

“I think it was OK. I don’t like to say it’s a successful year because I don’t play for anything besides winning championships at this point in my career,” he said. “You know, I don’t get a kick out of making a conference [finals] appearance. I’ve done it, a lot. And it’s not fun to me to not be able to be a part of getting to the Finals. But we’ll see. We’ll see. We’ll see what happens going forward. I don’t know. I don’t know.

I’ve got a lot to think about, to be honest. I’ve got a lot to think about,

to be honest. Just for me personally going forward with the game of basketball, I’ve got a lot to think about.”

James is set to earn nearly $47 million next season and has a player option for approximately $50 million for 2024-25.

The Lakers lost 113-111 to Denver on Monday night at Crypto. com Arena as the Nuggets completed the series sweep.

People close to the matter but not authorized to speak publicly acknowledged the physical and mental toll on James throughout the season.

Following the loss, James was undoubtedly raw – particularly after his 40-point game against Denver wasn’t enough.

“That’s human nature when you’re a competitor. Obviously frustrated. Not being able to close out one of these games where you were in every game,” James said. “You know, two games in Denver, two games here, we’re winning [in] every game. We were up 15 at the half. They hit us with a 36-point quarter, took momentum of the game. We still had an opportunity but just couldn’t make plays down

More honors won by area athletes in softball, baseball across nation

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FAIRFIELD — The current and postseason accolades for area athletes competing collegiately and professionally across the nation keep coming.

Two college softball players earned honors, along with two baseball players, one competing in college and another in the minor leagues.

Here's a look at those that earned honors, and others who shined in recent competition: Graduate student and outfielder Megan Massa (Rodriguez) earned

first-team All-PacWest Conference honors in softball for the fourth straight season and was honored

on the second team of the Division II All-West Region team. Massa just completed

her season with Concordia Irvine after the Golden Eagles were eliminated in the Division II Super Regionals by Cal State San Marcos in two games. Concordia Irvine lost the first game 9-0 and fell in the second 4-3 where Massa had a double and an RBI.

This season, Massa led her team in batting average (.357), runs scored (41), hits (71) and walks (29). She batted from the leadoff spot in the order all season and played a steady outfield. Massa was named

The birdie putt helped Dumdumaya finish with a blistering score of 4-under-par 68. It broke a tie with Luke Price of Rocklin, who finished with a 69. They were the only two golfers to break 70.

Dumdumaya had six birdies and two bogeys during his round. He played the front nine in 34 and followed it with a 34 on the back nine. Last year, he finished second by just one stroke at the NorCal finals.

De La Salle shot a team score of 3-underpar 357 to win the title by 13 strokes over run-

ner-up Crystal Springs. Dumdumaya and the Spartans will compete Wednesday, May 31, at the state championship tournament in Pebble Beach at Poppy Hills Golf Course.

Dumdumaya finished with a 1-under 70 at last year's state finals for sixth place overall. He finished four strokes behind individual champion Brandon Knight of Foothill-Pleasanton, who finished with a 5-under 66, at the San Gabriel Country Club.

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Vacaville wins big, makes D-2 finals

VACAVILLE — The Vacaville High School softball team overpowered visiting St. Francis Tuesday 11-0 in five innings and the Bulldogs will play for the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II title.

Giants even up record with comeback win

evan WebecK THE MERCURY NEWS MINNEAPOLIS —

The good times kept rolling Tuesday for the San Francisco Giants, who won for the seventh time in eight games, beating the Twins, 4-3.

Alex Cobb overcame a pair of home runs, and Michael Conforto provided a crucial one of his own in the seventh inning as San Francisco (24-24) evened its record, pulling to .500 for the first time since the sixth game of the season. Camilo Doval closed it out for his National Leagueleading 13th save.

The pitching matchup pitted Cobb, the National League ERA leader, against the hurler with the lowest ERA in the American League, Minnesota’s Sonny Gray.

While Gray was the only starter to emerge still holding the crown, the Giants chased him

in the sixth inning and took the lead against the Twins’ bullpen. Besides the two home runs – a two-run shot in the first inning from Byron Buxton and a fifthinning solo shot off the bat of Michael A. Taylor –Cobb was efficient and completed seven innings while allowing only the three runs on the two long balls. His ERA rose from 1.94 to 2.17, second in the NL, trailing only Atlanta’s Bryce Elder (2.06).

The Giants climbed out of an early 3-0 hole, scoring the final four runs of the game with two each in the sixth and seventh innings.

Conforto golfed the go-ahead homer over the left-field wall, scoring Thairo Estrada, who led off the seventh with a double, and delivering the Giants a decisive 4-3 lead. All left fielder

Let the South Bay be true host of Super Bowl 60 in 2026

Dieter Kurtenbach

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Santa Clara is going to host another Super Bowl. And this time, it should host the whole week’s worth of festivities.

On Monday, NFL owners awarded Levi’s Stadium Super Bowl 60, to be played in Feb. 2026.

It’s a bit of a surprise that the Big Game is returning to the Bay, as Super Bowl 50, held back in 2016, left a bad taste in everyone’s mouth.

Bad planning, bad

traffic, bad weather (the sun was out, toasting upper-deck fans), and a downright awful game all led to the widespread belief that Levi’s Stadium’s first Super Bowl would be its last.

Surely, the 49ers and the NFL will try to fix the mistakes of that Super Bowl week. But the easiest solution isn’t using Chase Center or Oracle Park for events this time – it’s hosting

the week’s ever-growing list of festivities near the stadium.

Super Bowl LX should be the Silicon Valley Super Bowl, the San Jose Fiesta, the South Bay Celebration.

The last time the Super Bowl came to our region, the week of events was focused in San Francisco, the town the 49ers still pretend to represent.

Yes, SAP Center hosted the early-week Opening Night and the teams practiced at Stanford and San Jose State

back in 2016, but big whoop. The big shots and big events were up north.

San Francisco’s Market Street was riddled with America’s favorite narcotic – football, and the Moscone Center, the Ferry Building, and Pier 70 were all hot spots throughout the week. San Jose and the South Bay were an afterthought.

So much so that when folks needed to get to the game on Sunday, no one seemed to consider Highway 101 traffic. No, the stadium isn’t

just “down the street.”

That’s a rookie mistake.

It’s an all-too-typical story. There are more than 4 million people between San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda Counties and they are far too easily forgotten when we talk about “The Bay.”

Even with some population decline, San Jose remains the Bay Area’s largest city and one of the largest cities in the United States. And it’s a real city, too, unlike so many of the low-density sprawls in Texas, Arizona,

and Florida. Yet the epicenter of Silicon Valley is treated like it’s Sacramento by outsiders (and some insiders, too).

So while the lofty “economic impact” numbers that PR agencies toss around are mostly phony, I think there would be value in San Jose, Santa Clara County, and the South Bay actually serving as the Super Bowl’s true host this time around.

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Klay Thompson must evolve in order to win again with Warriors

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Much of Klay Thompson’s last four years were defined by his two career-altering injuries and the mental toll it took as he got too close to a reality without basketball. During the title run, he celebrated moments where he looked like his old self.

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Purdy watches 49ers’ practice with plans for a return by opener

SANTA CLARA —

Brock Purdy calmly stood 15 yards behind the line of scrimmage in a T-shirt, tugged his hands on a towel draped around his neck, and listened with his left ear as a play call was radioed to the quarterbacks, a threeman rotation practicing in his place.

Next week, Purdy expects to start throwing a football for the first time since … the NFC Championship Game loss at Philadelphia, where his arm was struck on the opening series, his UCL was torn, his backup Josh Johnson suffered a concussion, and the 49ers were doomed to a 31-7 exit.

His surgically repaired elbow ligament is getting better by the day, fueling hope he will be ready for the Sept. 10 season opener at Pittsburgh.

“For sure, that’s a goal, right? You want to be ready for the season,”

Purdy said after Tuesday’s spectator session.

“If that’s the case, great. But we’re staying one day at a time and not saying anything we may regret down the road.”

Only 2 1/2 months ago, Purdy’s ulnar collateral ligament was repaired with an internal brace procedure, eliciting a six-month recovery and putting that timeline right in line with the regular season.

Speaking of a timeline …

“It’s not really a moving target. It’s that only God knows. It’s all estimates,” coach Kyle Shanahan said. “We’re hoping for Week 1 and I feel pretty optimistic about that. … Usually you have to come back before that to make that goal, and that’s the goal we’re hoping for, and I have no reason to think differently.”

A year ago, Purdy entered OTAs as the draft’s last pick, and he served mostly as an observer while Trey

Now that honeymoon phase is over and the dynasty’s future will depend on Thompson evolving his game from catch-and-shoot lightning rod to an all-around approach to utilize his size and athleticism for more than just scoring.

Head coach Steve Kerr didn’t mince words about his expectations for Thompson as he heads into the final year of his five-year, $184 million contract where he will earn $43 million – second to just Steph Curry among Warriors’ salaries. Thompson cannot use his minutes in desperate search of his old self anymore; on two older, surgically repaired legs, the Warriors need him to explore the new responsibilities involved in being a high-paid veteran player.

could rely on at 28 or 27.”

Most in the organization pinned a disjointed regular season on the ripple effect of Draymond Green’s punch of Jordan Poole. But one could also point to the bad start on Thompson arriving at training camp out of shape, having not participated in enough offseason workouts. His poor start to the season coincided with the Warriors’ poor start – all of it set a tone. Thompson’s admission that fear of re-injuring himself kept him from playing pick-up ball. At the time, that was understandable.

son’s game cropped up early on, as he was desperately trying to find success in his old ways – shooting off screens and not looking to make the extra pass. It got to a point where Draymond Green had to have a wake-up-call discussion with his longtime teammate. At the All-Star break, with Curry out the first few weeks due to injury, assistant coach Bruce Fraser urged Thompson to work on his rebounding and playmaking.

bad habits, and it ended with a 2-for-12 shooting night from 3 in the Game 6 elimination.

“Tonight I got so many great looks,” he said after the game. “That’s why it hurts.”

He also took two illadvised 3-pointers to sink a winnable Game 4 in L.A.

“That one with five seconds on the shot clock, wish I could have that back, gotten a better look,” Thompson said after that game. “That one on the left wing I feel like I rushed it…I shoulda taken my time.”

Thompson’s brilliance stems from his audacity; the same head-scratching 3s he missed in these playoffs are the ones he made that turned him into a hero in past postseasons. Confidence like that is hard to come by in an individual player, so coaches can’t condemn chutzpah.

Lance and Nate Sudfeld took most reps.

Tuesday, Lance was back in that first-team role, followed by veteran challenger Sam Darnold, then a sprinkle of former Bengals backup Brandon Allen. (The 7-on-7 passing stats: Lance was 11-of15, Darnold 12-of-16, Allen 4-of-4.)

Shanahan said Purdy is going through a drill similar to one quarterbacks use to preserve tired arms: grasp a towel and simulate a throwing motion, to work on drop-back footwork in the pocket.

“Brock’s healthy in every other aspect,” Shanahan said. “He can’t move his arm and put weight on it. To still do drops and footwork, he wouldn’t be able to simulate throwing motion, so he uses a towel instead.”

Added Purdy: “Last month or so, it’s about regaining strength, doing everything normal now. It’s feeling good. I feel I can do everything around the house now.”

Two months ago, general manager John Lynch called Purdy the “leader in the clubhouse” as the 49ers’ 2023 starter, and Shanahan echoed that.

Purdy’s reaction:

“For me, I try to focus on where I’m at now. It’s about getting my arm healthy. To say you want to be ‘this guy’ or ‘this guy’ for the team, that’s foolish. I’m trying to get my arm right, be around the guys and do what I can to win and get a Super Bowl.”

Once the 49ers’ offseason program ends in a month, after a midJune minicamp, Purdy will continue his rehabilitation in Jacksonville, Florida, with the private quarterback coaches he used a year ago, before he reported to camp looking to “scratch and claw” to make the 49ers. He’ll have that same mindset this year, not to make the team but to make the team a Super Bowl contender.

“The biggest thing for Klay is to have a great offseason,” Kerr said last week. “At 33, with two major injuries behind him, this is a time where he’s got to be more prepared than ever for the first day of training camp, not only physically handling the injuries and the strength and conditioning part of everything, but also understanding that as you get older you’ve got to get better and areas you can improve upon. You can’t rely on the same things you

Report: A’s reach ‘loose agreement’ in Nevada

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The Oakland A’s publicly stated their intentions to move to Las Vegas more than a month ago, and it seems that they are finally making progress on that relocation this week.

The Nevada Independent reported Tuesday that the A’s and Nevada state officials have reached “a loose agreement” to publicly finance the team’s new stadium in Las Vegas.

The A’s will reportedly request less than the $395 million in public financing the team said it needed when it agreed to a term sheet to build a stadium on the site of the Tropicana casino.

The team’s two-part money ask of the state of Nevada will reportedly be less than $195 million in transferable tax credits – the amount that the state legislature set as a maximum last week – while the request of $200 million in bonds from Clark County will also be reduced, too.

The team has not responded Tuesday to a request for comment on the matter.

Previous reporting from the Independent indicated that Nevada state lawmakers were considering $150-195 million in tax credits.

The planned nineacre, 30,000-seat ballpark on the site of the Tropicana is estimated to cost $1.5 billion. Last week, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that A’s owner John Fisher is set to contribute more than $1 billion to the ballpark’s construction.

But what of the indication that Thompson needs to evolve his overall game beyond strength and conditioning? Thompson had a standout year, statistically: His 301 made 3-pointers led the entire league and he shot 41.2% from 3 on an average of 10.6 attempts per game (fourth-most in the league; Curry was first) and averaged 22 points per game. His scoring was key to keeping the team afloat during Curry’s two extended absences due to injury.

Problems with Thomp-

Thompson made an effort to rebound and make the extra pass instead of searching for windows to take a 3, particularly in that second half. He had a pair of careerhigh 11-rebound games as well as a pair of fiveassist games in March and, at times, checked himself while hunting for 3s.

But he reverted to his worst habits when it mattered most, including throughout the Warriors’ second-round loss to the Lakers when he shot 28% from 3 over the final four games of the series. At times, it looked like the Lakers were inviting Thompson to indulge his

If the Big Three of Curry, Green and Thompson want to stay together to compete for a fifth title, individual evolution on their part to keep from staying stagnant is crucial. Curry has constantly evolved as a scorer and defender. The Warriors could benefit from Green evolving into more of a scoring threat.

That might mean using Thompson’s 6-foot-7 frame to get to the rim more and draw a few fouls – he averaged fewer than two free throws per game this year – and keeping up his aggression on the boards.

Denver’s Michael Porter Jr. is a good model of a player who shoots off screens like Thompson, but uses his large frame to get physical at the rim and on the glass.

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Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson, left, and Draymond Green warm up before Game Five of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinals in San Francisco, May 10.

State taxpayers on the hook to save 2 unhealthy

western rivers

The Klamath River begins in Oregon, draining the eastern slope of the Cascade Mountains, and slices through the northwestern corner of California before flowing into the Pacific Ocean. The Colorado River begins in Colorado, draining the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains, before meandering southwesterly and emptying into Mexico’s Sea of Cortez – if there’s any water left after California and other states have tapped the river for irrigation and municipal supplies.

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Although hundreds of miles apart, the two rivers share a common malady: So much of their waters were impounded or diverted that they became unhealthy.

The two rivers also share something else: Taxpayers, rather than those who manipulated the rivers for profit, are footing the bill for restoring their flows.

After decades of debate and negotiation, work has just begun to dismantle the first of four hydropower dams that plug the Klamath and block migration of salmon, steelhead and other species. One of the dams is more than a century old.

The dams’ owner, PacificCorp, initially said it would seek relicensing of the four dams. But amid fierce opposition from environmentalists, fishermen (and women) and Native American tribes, and after billionaire Warren Buffett acquired the company, it agreed to remove them.

It’s unlikely that the dams could have been relicensed, given their age and the opposition, so the company’s posture was probably a bluff, but one that worked. After Buffett bought PacificCorp in 2005, his close friend, then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, persuaded the Legislature to set aside $250 million in state bond funds ($500 million with interest) to underwrite removal.

PacificCorp is providing about $215 million while Oregon, the primary user of the dams’ hydropower, is providing just a few million dollars. Why California taxpayers should provide such a huge share of removal costs remains an unanswered question.

On Monday, once again after protracted and often acrid negotiations, the federal Bureau of Reclamation announced a multistate deal to reduce water diversions from the Colorado River by some 3 million acrefeet over the next three years, thereby staving off a crisis that threatens the viability of two immense upstream reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell.

Three-fourths of the reduction would be underwritten by more than $1 billion in federal payments to diverters in Arizona, Nevada and California, while the remainder would be uncompensated voluntary cuts.

The Imperial Irrigation District, in California’s southeastern corner, is the largest diverter, with a legal right to more than 3 million acre-feet of water a year, and thus will receive a large chunk of the federal money. Not surprisingly, the district praised the new agreement.

The deal was reached after the Bureau of Reclamation threatened to impose cuts on Imperial and other diverters to prevent the two reservoirs from becoming inoperable due to years of drought.

“California has stepped up to make significant cuts to water usage and now, this historic partnership between California and other Lower Basin states will help maintain critical water supply for millions of Americans as we work together to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Colorado River System for decades to come,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement.

While the agreement addresses the immediate crisis on the Colorado, the many stakeholders will also be negotiating a supposedly permanent pact on how its water will be divvied up and Imperial and other California diverters will be seeking even more federal money to offset their losses.

Both Klamath and Colorado situations could, and probably should, have been resolved without taxpayers on the hook to compensate those whose actions had caused their problems in the first place. But, as the old saying goes, money talks while bull---- walks.

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‘It’s a different kind of love, the love you have for your children,” my father would often say when I was growing up. When I became a parent and found myself hovering over my chil dren’s cribs late at night to make sure they were okay, I understood. Nothing is more important than keeping our kids safe and giving them every chance to grow and thrive. As they reach adolescence, this means paying attention to how social media can affect their health and well-being.

When I travel around the country talking with parents, the No. 1 ques tion they ask me has to do with social media: “Is it safe for my kids?” Nearly 70% of parents say their job is harder now than it was for parents 20 years ago, mainly because of technology and social media.

Nearly all teenagers in the United States (95%) use social media platforms – two-thirds use them daily and more than one-third “almost constantly.” Parents tell me they watch their children retreat to their bedrooms and spend hours alone with their screens, exposed to an endless feed of flawless bodies and unrealistic ideals that make them feel ashamed and damage their selfesteem. Their kids, still too young to watch R-rated movies, are too often encountering inappropriate sexual and violent content on social media.

I am issuing a surgeon general’s advisory on social media and youth mental health to summarize what is known and not known about the benefits and harms of social media. The bottom line is we do not have enough evidence to conclude that social media is sufficiently safe for our kids. In fact, there is increasing evidence that social media use during adolescence – a critical stage of brain development – is associated with harm to mental health and wellbeing. In light of the ongoing youth mental health crisis, it is no longer possible to ignore social media’s potential contribution to the pain that millions of children and families are experiencing.

The advisory lays out steps that policymakers, technology companies, researchers, parents and children themselves can take to make social media safer for kids.

To be sure, some children might benefit from social media use. It allows them to connect easily with friends and family, express them-

selves freely, and find support when they are struggling. This can be especially true for marginalized youth, including those in the LGBTQ+ community. Though the data shows these children are also more likely to experience cyberbullying. But while some children experience benefits from using social media, increasing evidence suggests that social media use is associated with a risk of harm to youth mental health. They are commonly exposed to extreme, inappropriate and harmful content, and those who spend more than three hours a day on the platforms face double the risk of experiencing poor mental health outcomes, including depression and anxiety. This is especially troubling when you consider that the average teenager spends 3 1/2 hours a day on social media.

Many children are also exposed to relentless bullying online. Nearly 6 in 10 adolescent girls say they’ve been contacted by strangers in ways that make them feel uncomfortable. And nearly half of adolescents say social media makes them feel worse about their bodies.

Studies have also linked youth social media use with reduced sleep, poor sleep quality and depression. In fact, about 1 in 3 adolescents report using screen media, typically social media, until midnight or later on weekdays. Inadequate sleep during adolescence is linked to depression, altered brain development and other problems.

This is particularly concerning because adolescence is such a crucial time for brain development, a time when children are most susceptible to social pressures, peer opinions and peer comparisons – all of which are dramatically magnified on social media.

For too long, parents have borne the entire responsibility of managing social media use. Certainly, there are steps parents and their children can take to set boundaries. But they shouldn’t have to do this alone. Most social media platforms are designed to maximize user time and engagement, so that ultimately teenagers and their parents are pitted against some of the world’s most talented engineers and product developers.

This is not a fair fight.

What’s more, because platforms have not given researchers access to the data they need to better evaluate

the effects of social media on kids, parents don’t know the full extent of the dangers or how to protect their children.

In contrast, manufacturers of physical products – from medications to car seats, toys to cars – are required to meet safety standards. Consumers are not expected to evaluate the safety of these products on their own. The same should be true of social media.

What’s needed is a safety first approach that requires companies to share the responsibility for protecting children.

Policymakers can establish age-appropriate health and safety standards that protect against exposure to harmful content and limit features designed to manipulate our children into excessive and unhealthy use of social media. They can require technology companies to disclose data on health effects and strengthen and enforce age minimums. Many platforms now require users to be at least 13 years old but do little to enforce it. And, given the totality of the evidence, I have come to believe that 13 is too young for our kids to be on social media.

For their part, technology companies can design health and safety protections into their products, and they should be transparent with the public, including with independent researchers and parents, about what the data tells us about how social media is affecting our kids.

Social media has fundamentally changed the way children communicate, build relationships, and see themselves and the world. Just last week, our daughter asked my wife and me about posting a picture on social media. She is just 5 years old.

Given everything we know, my wife and I do not plan to allow our children to use social media in middle school. (We know this is easier said than done.) We’ll reassess in high school based on the maturity and development of our children and whether effective safety standards have been put in place to protect adolescents.

For too long, parents and kids have done their best to manage the potential harms of social media with limited information and support. They shouldn’t have to do it alone. It is time for us to take action to protect the health and well-being of our children.

Vivek H. Murthy is the surgeon general of the United States.

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How the writers strike will shake up the fall TV schedule –

and your viewing habits

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LOS ANGELES — The stars did not come out for TV’s glitzy annual network presentations to advertisers, where they typically show off new and returning series. And viewers may not see many of them when the fall television season begins.

The past week’s upfronts, a series of lavishly produced New York events meant to lure billions of dollars in commercial time commitments, were spoiled by the members of the Writers Guild of America picketing outside.

Network presentations –by the likes of ABC, NBC and Fox – sent an inescapable message that the new season will be different, with scripted shows such as half-hour comedies likely to be delayed by the writers strike. Executives showcased fall schedules dominated by reality TV and other nonscripted programming.

Actors, who would ordinarily grace the upfront stage and pose for selfies with media buyers at afterparties, stayed away in solidarity with the writers. The late-night hosts who could be counted on every year to roast their bosses in front of the upfront audiences were also missing.

Instead, networks had to turn to executives, sports analysts, athletes and news anchors to carry the typically splashy events. Walt Disney Co. had the Kardashians to promote their Hulu series. Eventually, though, the company trotted out two local news anchors from its New York station WABC-TV, a move that one former network chief described as “code red.”

Fox Corp., now heavily dependent on sports, had Michael Strahan and Derek Jeter tossing footballs and base-

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The audience was also treated to F-bombs from Fox’s reality star Gordon Ramsay.

The dearth of scripted programming has the potential to disrupt the advertising market, executives said.

Advertisers buy TV time in advance because, by doing so, they are guaranteed the shows and the ratings they need to reach their consumers. With broader economic worries already slowing spending on TV ads, a strike that keeps scripted TV shows off the air won’t help.

“You add the writers’ strike into it and there’s even more uncertainty,” said David Campanelli, chief investment officer for ad-buying firm Horizon Media. “I think it will cause some advertisers to hold back a little bit to wait and see, which some are already doing anyway.”

WGA members walked off the job May 2 in pursuit of improved residuals for streaming shows and staffing level guarantees, among other demands. The sides remain far apart, with no end in sight.

While the unusual scenes at the upfronts were circumstances of the strike, they may also provide a glimpse of the future for traditional TV, as a generation of viewers grows up with the habit of watching scripted shows and movies on their own schedules through streaming platforms.

Executives say if the networks can survive a prolonged strike, the temptation to schedule more unscripted shows, which cost less to produce, will be hard to resist.

“I think that’s a real risk,” Campanelli said. “You can see it further accelerate the decrease in the amount of scripted programming.”

Losing more broadcast time

periods to reality TV could be a blow for the WGA. Network shows that provide writers with a full year of work and transparent residual payments are the most desirable positions in the business for scribes.

Jeff Gaspin, an independent producer who previously served as entertainment president for NBC, noted that the networks posted stronger profits during the previous strike during the 2007-08 season because of lower programming costs.

But he doesn’t think scripted TV on traditional networks is doomed in the new television landscape. That’s because airing shows on linear television before they head to a streaming service helps cover their costs.

“It would actually be quite a bit more expensive for streamers if everything they put on was original,” Gaspin said. “I don’t think it changes that much right now, especially for those networks that have that have a streamer attached.”

The audience shift to streaming for scripted shows has already increased the value of live sports and news shows that require viewers to show up at a designated time, giving advertisers a predictable, efficient way to reach consumers. That’s one reason fees for sports rights are skyrocketing.

Sports will lead the TV marketplace this year, especially if advertisers can’t get the audiences they want in a strike-hampered prime time, Campanelli said.

CBS and NBC put out schedules that included their scripted hits such as “NCIS” and “Law & Order: SVU” – an optimistic move suggesting that returning shows could have episodes ready in the fall if

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Bridge

Doubling for down one is rarely a good idea. When the declarer is warned about the bad breaks, often he will play the cards a trick better.

Why did South run from four spades doubled with three trumps? Because East doubled with the “voice of a great thunder.” (Yes, this was back in the dark ages before bidding boxes.) It was clear that four spades wasn’t going to make; maybe five clubs would.

Well, would you prefer to declare or defend?

West led the diamond king, which declarer won with dummy’s ace, East signaling with his nine. South drew trumps and then led the heart queen. West won with the ace, cashed his diamond trick and returned a heart. Declarer claimed, discarding his spade losers on dummy’s heart king-10.

THE SOTTO FORTISSIMO DOUBLE

The opponents, who are not sacrificing, are in their final contract, and you are sure that they cannot make it. Do you double?

Normally, the sensible player will double when two conditions are satisfied: He is doubling for at least down two, and he is sure the opponents cannot run to another, more successful, contract.

The play contained several errors. If East had retained the diamond nine, a psychic West could have underled his diamond honors at trick six to put his partner on lead. Then a switch to the spade king drives out dummy’s entry before the hearts have been unblocked. However, South avoids this consequence by ducking the opening lead. So you should declare? No! Suppose West, determined to get into the newspapers, leads a low diamond at trick one. Now East must get on play with the diamond nine for the killing spade shift.

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Yesterday’s solution:

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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Joe Henderson, left, a writer and show runner, and Montserrat Luna, a writer, wearing a Darth Vader helmet, strike with other members of the Writers Guild of America outside of NBC/Universal Studios, May 4.

Netflix to US password sharers: Time to pay up

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LOS ANGELES — The era of free Netflix password sharing in the U.S. is coming to an end.

Netflix on Tuesday began emailing U.S. users who share passwords that either they or their nonhousehold members will need to pay up.

Users who share passwords must now pay an additional $7.99 a month for someone outside their household to stream through their accounts, the company said in the email, which Netflix shared in a blog post.

If the sharer doesn’t want to pay extra, the password borrower will have to pay for their own membership.

“Your Netflix account is for you and the people you live with – your household,” reads the Netflix email.

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there is a strike resolution by August.

But ABC isn’t taking any chances, presenting a line-up with only an hour of scripted series, made up of repeats of its acclaimed sitcom “Abbott Elementary.”

The network brought back its competition show “Dancing With the Stars,” after the series spent a year on streaming service Disney+ and ordered a senior citizen version of “The Bachelor,” a concept that has been kicking around for years.

The CW picked up reality dating show “FBoy Island,” which was dropped by HBO Max, and ordered a spin-off called “FGirl Island.” The network also expanded the number of episodes of its returning unscripted series such as “Whose Line Is it Anyway?”

Heather Olander, head of unscripted programming for the CW, said networks and streamers are filling the gap created by the strike by expanding the orders of their established reality series and greenlighting spinoffs of trusted formats. A prolonged strike could put new projects into the pipeline.

“I am starting to now hear rumblings of some

The crackdown comes as streamers are under pressure to become more profitable.

In the past, when streaming services were focused chiefly on subscriber growth, the sharing of passwords among friends and family was more tolerated. That’s now changed.

Netflix estimated last year that more than 100 million nonpaying households were using its service, a stat the company shared after a quarter of subscriber losses.

Account sharing and piracy cost streamers and pay TV providers $9.1 billion in lost revenue in 2019, according to the market research and consulting firm Parks Associates. That’s expected to increase to $12.5 billion in lost revenue by 2024.

platforms asking producers for stuff they can get on the air fast,” Olander said.

While reality programming is cheaper than scripted shows , the reality genre doesn’t have the same cache or attract the same ad prices. Some high-end advertisers still don’t want to run their commercials during reality shows, but that resistance may disappear when advertisers have no new scripted shows to buy.

“You can’t really avoid it anymore,” Campanelli said.

YouTube’s presentation showed that consumers and a growing number of advertisers are comfortable with unscripted content. With no pickets in sight outside the event at Lincoln Center, YouTube showed off its stable of exuberant creators, who are drawing more younger viewers every year. Advertisers gave testimonials on how they have increased their spending on the platform, and that is expected to continue as they seek alternatives during the strike.

“There’s been a consistent shifting to YouTube over the years because of increased consumption,” Campanelli said. “But because of the writers’ strike, I think we could see a bigger shift this year.”

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OFTHEESTATEOF ROSARIOREYES

DECEDENT

NOTICETOCREDITORS

SUPERIORCOURTOFCALIFORNIA

COUNTYOF _________SOLANO________

Noticeisherebygiventothecreditorsand contingentcreditorsoftheabove-named decedent,thatallpersonshavingclaims againstthedecedentarerequiredtofile themwiththeSuperiorCourtat,the FamilyLawDivision,600UnionAvenueFairfield,CA94533andmailacopytoOwen Humphrey,trusteeoftheHumphreyReyes FamilyTrust,datedAugust26,2022 whereinthedecedentwasthesettlor,at 5241ConleyLaneFairfield,CA94533 withinthelateroffourmonthsafterMay 24,2023.(thedateofthefirstpublication ofnoticetocreditors)or,ifnoticeismailed orpersonallydeliveredtoyou,60days afterthedatethisnoticeismailedorpersonallydeliveredtoyou,60daysafterthe datethisnoticeismailedorpersonallydeliveredtoyou.Aclaimformmaybeobtainedfromthecourtclerk.Foryourprotections,youareen couragedtofileyour claimbycertifiedmail,withreturnreceipt requested.

MeghanM.Avila,Esq.April19,2023 DR#00063448 Published:May24,29June4,2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS VACAVILLE AUTUMN LEAVES LOCATEDAT2470NutTreeRoadVacavilleCA95687.Mailingaddress911N. StudebakerRoadLongBeachCA90815. IS(ARE)HEREBYREGISTEREDBYTHE FOLLOWINGOWNER(S)VacavilleSeniorHousingCorporationCA.THISBUSINESSISCONDUCTEDBY: aCorporation Theregistrantcommencedtotransact businessunderthefictitiousbusiness nameornam eslistedaboveon 04/18/1985. Ideclarethatallinformationinthisstatementistrueandcorrect(Aregistrantwho declaresastrueinformationwhichheor sheknowstobefalseisguiltyofacrime.) /s/RosemaryHansen,President INACCORDANCEWITHSUBDIVISION (a)OFSECTION17920AFICTITIOUS NAMESTATEMENTGENERALLYEXPIRESATTHEENDOFFIVEYEARS FROMTHEDATEONWHICHITWAS FILEDINTHEOFFICEOFTHECOUNTY CLERK,EXCEPTASPROVIDEDINSUBDIVISION(b)OFSECTION179 20, WHEREITEXPIRES40DAYSAFTER ANYCHANGEINTHEFACTSSET FORTHINTHESTATEMENTPURSUANTTOSECTION17913OTHERTHAN ACHANGEINTHERESIDENCEADDRESSOFAREGISTEREDOWNER. ANEWFICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAME STATEMENTMUSTBEFILEDBEFORE THEEXPIRATIONApril24,2028. THEFILINGOFTHISSTATEMENT DOESNOTOFITSELFAUTHORIZETHE USEINTHISSTATEOFAFICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAMEINVIOLATIONOFTHE RIGHTSOFANOTHERUNDERFEDERAL,STATEORCOMMONLAW(SEE SECTION14411ETSEQ.,BUSINESS ANDPROFESSIONSCODE).

FiledintheOfficeoftheCountyClerkof SolanoCounty,StateofCaliforniaon: APR252023 NewASSIGNEDFILENO.2023000705 CHARLESLOMELI,SolanoCountyClerk DR#00063171

Published:May10,17,24,31,2023

LOCATEDAT600KentuckySt,Suite 482,FairfieldCA94533Solano.Mailing address600KentuckySt,Suite482,Fairfield.IS(ARE)HEREBYREGISTERED BYTHEFOLLOWINGOWNER(S)Made ManEnterprisesLLCCA.THISBUSINESSISCONDUCTEDBY: aLimitedLiabilityCompany Theregistrantcommencedtotransact businessunderthefictitiousbusiness nam eornameslistedaboveon 12/02/2020. Ideclarethatallinformationinthisstatementistrueandcorrect(Aregistrantwho declaresastrueinformationwhichheor sheknowstobefalseisguiltyofacrime.)

/s/CarlVinson INACCORDANCEWITHSUBDIVISION (a)OFSECTION17920AFICTITIOUS NAMESTATEMENTGENERALLYEXPIRESATTHEENDOFFIVEYEARS FROMTHEDATEONWHICHITWAS FILEDINTHEOFFICEOFTHECOUNTY CLERK,EXCEPTASPROVIDEDIN SUBDIVISION(b)OFSECTION17920, WHEREITEXPIRES40DAYSAFTER ANYCHANGEINTHEFACTSSET FORTHINTHESTATEMENTPURSUANTTOSECTION17913OTHERTHAN ACHANGEINTHERESIDENCEADDRESSOFAREGISTEREDOWNER. ANEWFICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAME STATEMENTMUSTBEFILEDBEFORE THEEXPIRATIONApril26,2028. THEFILINGOFTHISSTATEMENT DOESNOTOFITSELFAUTHORIZE THEUSEINTHISSTATEOFAFICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAMEINVIOLATION OFTHERIGHTSOFANOTHERUNDER FEDERAL,STATEORCOMMONLAW (SEESECTION14411ETSEQ.,BUSINESSANDPROFESSIONSCODE). FiledintheOfficeoftheCountyClerkof SolanoCounty,StateofCaliforniaon: APR272023

NewASSIGNEDFILENO.2023000725 CHARLESLOMELI,SolanoCountyClerk DR#00062999 Published:May3,10,17,24,2023

CA94533Solano.Mailingaddress338 TaborAve,FairfieldCA94533.IS(ARE) HEREBYREGISTEREDBYTHEFOLLOWINGOWNER(S)#1AnjanetteEllison338TaborAveFairfield,94533#2 ShantaiThames-Russell2112AllstonPl Fairfield,94533#3TamaraCarlson2112 AlllstonPlFairfield,94533.THISBUSINESSISC ONDUCTEDBY: aGeneralPartnership Theregistrantcommencedtotransact businessunderthefictitiousbusiness nameornameslistedaboveonN/A. Ideclarethatallinformationinthisstatementistrueandcorrect(Aregistrantwho declaresastrueinformationwhichheor sheknowstobefalseisguiltyofacrime.) /s/AnjanetteEllison INACCORDANCEWITHSUBDIVISION (a)OFSECTION17920AFICTITIOUS NAMESTATEMENTGENERALLYEXPIRESATTHEENDOFFIVEYEARS FROMTHEDATE ONWHICHITWAS FILEDINTHEOFFICEOFTHECOUNTY CLERK,EXCEPTASPROVIDEDIN SUBDIVISION(b)OFSECTION17920, WHEREITEXPIRES40DAYSAFTER ANYCHANGEINTHEFACTSSET FORTHINTHESTATEMENTPURSUANTTOSECTION17913OTHERTHAN ACHANGEINTHERESIDENCEADDRESSOFAREGISTEREDOWNER. ANEWFICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAME STATEMENTMUSTBEFILEDBEFORE THEEXPIRATIONApril26,2028. THEFILINGOFTHISSTATEMENT DOESNOTOFITSELFAUTHORIZE THEUSEINTHISSTATEOFAFICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAMEINVIOLATION OFTHERIGHTSOFANOTHERUNDER FEDERAL,STATEORCOMMONLAW (SEESECTION14411ETSEQ.,BUSINESSANDPROFESSIONSCODE). FiledintheOfficeoftheCountyClerkof SolanoCounty,StateofCaliforniaon: APR272023 NewASSIGNEDFILENO.2023000719 CHARLESLOMELI,SolanoCountyClerk DR#00062973 Published:May3,10,17,24,2023

CITY OF FAIRFIELD STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

1. NOTICE IS GIVEN that the City of Fairfield will receive bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation and services necessary for the construction and completion of:

General Work Description: The Fairfield Adaptive System Traffic Signal Improvement Project is located at 16 traffic signals in Fairfield, CA. The work generally consists of, but is not limited to, the installation of Adaptive System Traffic Signal technology at the following intersections: sections: The Fairfield Adaptive System Traffic Signal Improvement Project is located at 16 traffic signals in Fairfield, CA. The work generally consists of, but is not limited to, the installation of Adaptive System Traffic Signal technology at the following

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ELIXIR CELLARS

LOCATEDAT5160PalaceCourt,Fairfield,CA,94534Solano.Mailingaddress 5055BusinessCenterDriveSuite108 #454,Fairfield,CA,94534.IS(ARE) HEREBYREGISTEREDBYTHEFOLLOWINGOWNER(S)DiabloWineCoCA Fairfield,94534.THISBUSINESSIS

and Solano Mall

• Travis Blvd. and Pennsylvania Ave.

• Travis Blvd. and Webster Ave.

• Travis Blvd. and Fairfield Ave.

• Travis Blvd. and Union Ave.

• North Texas St. and Travis Blvd.

• North Texas St. and Tabor Ave.

• North Texas St. and Cement Hill Rd.

• North Texas St. and Walmart Entrance

This project has a goal of 24% disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation.

2. Each bid must be in accordance with the provisions of the contract documents now on file with the City Engineer, City of Fairfield, Fairfield, California, which contract documents are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.

OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Copies of the contract documents, specifications and drawings may be obtained by logging onto http://www.fairfieldplanroom.com or by calling BPX Printing at (707)745-3593. These items may obtain a set price of $150.00, plus shipping, and is non-refundable. All bidders are recommended to purchase a complete bid set from BPX Printing prior to bid opening in order to ensure receipt of addenda notifications.

3. Bid Guaranty and Bonding Requirements are as follows: (a) a bid guarantee in the amount of 10% of the bid price must be submitted with bid proposal, (b) the successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and a performance bond in the amount of 100% of total bid price.

4. Proof of compliance with insurance requirements (including certificates of insurance and additional insured endorsements) shall be provided by the successful contractor. Coverage shall be for the following amounts: (a) Commercial General Liability - $3,000,000 each occurrence, $6,000,000 each aggregate, (b) Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 each occurrence, and (c) Worker’s Compensation/Employer’s Liability - $1,000,000 each occurrence.

5. Other Requirements: THIS PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO THE “BUY AMERICA” PROVISIONS OF THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1982 AS AMENDED BY THE INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1991.

6. The City of Fairfield hereby affirms that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for award.

7. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county, or counties, in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available at City of Fairfield Public Works Department and from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/ dlsr/pwd. The Federal minimum wage rates for this project as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available at City of Fairfield Public Works Department and from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Internet web site at http://www.wdol.gov/dba.aspx. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates.

Attention is directed to the Federal minimum wage rate requirements. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. The Department will not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes “helper” (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal wage determinations. Where Federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by the Contractor and subcontractors, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the Federal minimum wage rate, which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) provides a toll-free “hotline” service to report bid rigging activities. Bid rigging activities can be reported Mondays through Fridays, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Telephone No. 1-800-424-9071. Anyone with knowledge of possible bid rigging, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities should use the “hotline” to report these activities. The “hotline” is part of the DOT’s continuing effort to identify and investigate highway construction contract fraud and abuse and is operated under the direction of the DOT Inspector General. All information will be treated confidentially and caller anonymity will be respected.

8. This contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code, Section 12990.

9. For information concerning the proposed work, contact: Phil Layoso, Assistant Engineer City of Fairfield, Public Works Department 1000 Webster Street Fairfield, CA 94533 (707)428-7505

10. The Contractor shall perform with his/her own organization, work of a value amounting to not less than fifty (50) percent of the remainder obtained by subtracting from the total original value the sum of any items that may be designated as “Specialty Items” in the Special Provisions.

11. Pursuant to the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, Assembly Bill, at least 50% of the waste generated from this construction project, as measured by weight, shall be recycled. Whomever is responsible for collecting and transporting waste stored and/or transported in containers, as defined in Chapter 9 of the Fairfield Municipal Code (section 9.030 “Defined Terms and Phrases”), shall become authorized to do so by entering into a Collection Agreement approved by the City of Fairfield. The collectors and/or haulers of all other waste generated by this project shall not require authorization, but the recycling requirements will still apply and will be monitored for compliance by the City.

12. Bids will be received until 2:00 PM on June 13, 2023 at the front counter of Public Works, 3rd floor City Hall, 1000 Webster Street, at which bids will be opened. No phones are available at City offices for use by the bidders. City Hall is closed daily during the lunch hour from 12:00am to 1:00pm.

13. If a bidder wishes to drop off their bid in person, they may do so between the hours of 8:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm –5:30pm.

Bidders are recommended to schedule an appointment to drop off bids. Please call (707) 428-7485 to schedule an appointment.

Bidders may mail in their bids to the address below: City Engineer Public Works, 3rd Floor 1000 Webster Street

Fairfield, CA 94533

If bidders have a tracking number to mail their bids, please send the tracking number to CIP@fairfield.ca.gov with subject line: Fairfield Adaptive System Traffic Signal Improvement Project. Federal Aid Project No. HSIPL-5132(050)

Public Works staff shall indicate on the sealed bid the time and date of bid receipt to validate the bid was appropriately received. Bids received after the time and date specified in the Notice to Contractors shall be rejected as invalid.

It is solely the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that bids are received prior to the specified time.

Bidders may participate in a live bid opening at City Hall, Public Works Department 3rd floor, on Tuesday June 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM. At the conclusion of the bid opening, the apparent low bidder, the apparent low bidders listed sub-contractors and the anticipated City Council Award of Contract date will be announced. Within 24 hours, the results of the bid opening shall be posted to the City of Fairfield website.

14. All public works projects are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 (with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)). Furthermore, no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

15. The tentative schedule for this Project is as follows:

2023

CONDUCTEDBY: aLimitedLiabilityCompany Theregistrantcommencedtotransact businessunderthefic titiousbusiness nameornameslistedaboveonN/A. Ideclarethatallinformationinthisstatementistrueandcorrect(Aregistrantwho declaresastrueinformationwhichheor sheknowstobefalseisguiltyofacrime.) /s/PatricioPasoViola INACCORDANCEWITHSUBDIVISION (a)OFSECTION17920AFICTITIOUS NAMESTATEMENTGENERALLYEXPIRESATTHEENDOFFIVEYEARS FROMTHEDATEONWHICHITWAS FILEDINTHEOFFICEOFTHECOUNTY CLERK,EXCEPTASPROVIDEDIN SUBDIVISION(b)OFSECTION17920, WHEREITEXPIRES40DAYSAFTER ANYCHANGEINTHEFACTSSET FORTHINTHESTATEMENTPURSUANTTOSECTION17913OTHERTHAN ACHANGEINTHERESIDENCEADDRESSOFAREGISTEREDOWNER. ANEWFICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAME STATEMENTMUSTBEFILEDBEFORE THEEXPIRATIONMay15,2028. THEFILINGOFTHISSTATEMENT DOESNOTOFITSELFAUTHORIZE THEUSEINTHISSTATEOFAFICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAMEINVIOLATION OFTHERIGHTSOFANOTHERUNDER FEDERAL,STATEORCOMMONLAW (SEESECTION14411ETSEQ.,BUSINESSANDPROFESSIONSCODE). FiledintheOfficeoftheCountyClerkof SolanoCounty,StateofCaliforniaon: MAY162023 NewASSIGNEDFILENO.2023000813 CHARLESLOMELI,SolanoCountyClerk DR#00063398 Published:May24,31June7,14,2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF: REGINA PATRICIA PASCHAL CASE NUMBER: CU23-01114 TOALLINTERESTEDPERSONS: Petitioner: Regina Patricia Booth Paschal filedapetitionwiththiscourtfor adecreechangingnamesasfollows:

PresentName:

a. Regina Patricia Booth Paschal

ProposedName:

a. Regina Patricia Guillory Paschal THECOURTORDERSthatallpersonsinterestedinthismattershallappearbefore thiscourtatthehearingindicatedbelowto showcause,ifany,whythepetitionfor changeofnameshouldnotbegranted. Anypersonobjectingtothename changesdescribedabovemustfileawrittenobjectionthatincludesthereasonsfor theobjectionatleasttwocourtdaysbeforethematterisscheduledtobeheard andmustappearatthehearingtoshow causewhythepetitionshouldnotbegranted.Ifnowrittenobjectionistimelyfiled, thecourtmaygrantthepetitionwithouta hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: Aug. 02, 2023; Time: 8:30am; Dept: 12; Rm: I

The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO Old Solano Courthouse 580 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 AcopyofthisOrdertoShowCauseshall bepublishedatleastonceeachweekfor foursuccessiveweekspriortothedate setforhearingonthepetitioninthefollowingnewspaperofgeneralcirculation,printedinthiscounty:DailyRepublic Pleasefileproofofnewspaperpublication atleast5businessdaysbeforehearing (newspaperdoesnotfilew/court)zoom ok.zoominvitewillbeemailed1-2days beforehearing Date:MAY162023 /s/C.Carringer JudgeoftheSuperiorCourt FILED:MAY172023 DR#00063430 Published:May24,31June7,14,2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON (PERSONS) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ROLLIN' LAO LOCATEDAT764JackLondonDrive, VallejoCA94589Solano.Mailingaddress764JackLondonDrive,VallejoCA 94589.IS(ARE)HEREBYREGISTERED BYTHEFOLLOWINGOWNER(S)Rollin' LaoLLCCAVallejo,94589.THISBUSINESSISCONDUCTEDBY: aLimitedLiabilityCompany Theregistrantcommencedtotransact businessunderthefictitiousbusiness nameornames listedaboveonN/A. Ideclarethatallinformationinthisstatementistrueandcorrect(Aregistrantwho declaresastrueinformationwhichheor sheknowstobefalseisguiltyofacrime.) /s/FalesySayasane INACCORDANCEWITHSUBDIVISION (a)OFSECTION17920AFICTITIOUS NAMESTATEMENTGENERALLYEXPIRESATTHEENDOFFIVEYEARS FROMTHEDATEONWHICHITWAS FILEDINTHEOFFICEOFTHECOUNTY CLERK,EXCEPTASPROVIDEDIN SUBDIVISION(b)OFSECTION17920, WHEREITEXPIRES40DAYSAFTER ANYCHANGEINTHEFACTSSET FORTHINTHESTATEMENTPURSUANTTOSECTION17913OTHERTHAN ACHANGEINTHERESIDENCEADDRESSOFAREGISTEREDOWNER. ANEWFICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAME STATEMENTMUSTBEFILEDBEFORE THEEXPIRATIONMay16,2028. THEFILINGOFTHISSTATEMENT DOESNOTOFITSELFAUTHORIZE THEUSEINTHISSTATEOFAFICTITIOUSBUSINESSNAMEINVIOLATION OFTHERIGHTSOFANOTHERUNDER FEDERAL,STATEORCOMMONLAW (SEESECTION14411ETSEQ.,BUSINESSANDPROFESSIONSCODE). FiledintheOfficeoftheCountyClerkof SolanoCounty,StateofCaliforniaon: MAY172023 NewASSIGNEDFILENO.2023000822 CHARLESLOMELI,SolanoCountyClerk DR#00063426 Published:May24,31June7,14,2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

PETITION OF:

KENDRA LEE STIGER CASE NUMBER: CU23-01151

TOALLINTERESTEDPERSONS:

Petitioner: Kendra Lee Stiger filedapetitionwiththiscourtforadecreechanging namesasfollows:

PresentName:

a. Kendra Lee Stiger

ProposedName:

a. Kendra-Lee Hailey Hightower THECOURTORDERSthatallpersonsinterestedinthismattershallappearbefore thiscourtatthehearingindicatedbelowto showcause,ifany,whythepetitionfor changeofnameshouldnotbegranted. Anypersonobjectingtothename changesdescribedabovemustfileawrittenobjectionthatincludesthereasonsfor theobjectionatleasttwocourtdaysbeforethematterisscheduledtobeheard andmustappearatthehearingtoshow causewhythepetitionshouldnotbegranted.Ifnowrittenobjectionistimelyfiled, thecourtmaygrantthepetitionwithouta hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: Aug. 02, 2023; Time: 8:30am; Dept: 12; Rm: I

The address of the court is:

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO 580 Texas Street 580 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 Fairfield, CA 94533 Old Solano Court House AcopyofthisOrdertoShowCauseshall bepublishedatleastonceeachweekfor foursuccessiveweekspriortothedate setforhearingonthepetitioninthefollowingnewspaperofgeneralcirculation,printedinthiscounty:DailyRepublic Pleasefileproofofnewspaperpublication atleast5businessdaysbeforehearing (newspaperdoesnotfilew/court)zoom ok.zoominvitewillbeemailed1-2days beforehearing

Date:MAY162023 /s/C.Carringer JudgeoftheSuperiorCourt FILED:MAY172023 DR#00063432 Published:May24,31June7,14,2023

FileNo.:20-12093APN:0176-335-160NOTICEOFTRUSTEE'SSALEYOUAREIN DEFAULTUNDERTRILOGYATRIOVISTAMASTERASSOCIATION(ASSOCIATION) COVENANTS,CONDITIONSANDRESTRICTIONSANDANOTICEOFDELINQUENT ASSESSMENT(LIEN)DATED08-20-2020.UNLESSYOUTAKEACTIONTOPROTECTYOURPROPERTY,ITMAYBESOLDATAPUBLICSALE.IFYOUNEEDAN EXPLANATIONOFTHENATUREOFTHEPROCEEDINGSAGAINSTYOU,YOU SHOULDCONTACTALAWYER.On05-31-2023at9:30AM,OutsidetheSantaClar a StreetentrancetotheCityHalllocatedat555SantaClaraStreet,Vallejo,CA94590,ALLIEDTRUSTEESERVICES(Trustee),990ReserveDrive,Suite208,Roseville,CA 95678,(877)282-4991,underandpursuanttoLien,recorded09-01-2020asInstrument 202000074216Book--Page--ofOfficialRecordsintheOfficeoftheRecorderofSOLANOCounty,CA,WILLCAUSETOBESOLDATPUBLICAUCTIONtothehighestbidderforcash,cashier’scheck/cashequivalentorotherformof paymentauthorizedby 2924h(b),(payableattimeofsale)thepropertyownedbyREBACDANRIDGE,situated insaidCounty,describingthelandtherein:APN:0176-335-160Thestreetaddressand othercommondesignation,ifany,oftherealpropertydescribedaboveispurportedtobe: 507THREERIVERSWAYAKA507THREERIVERSCOURT,RIOVISTA,CA94571 TheundersignedTrusteedisclaimsanyliabilityforanyincorrectnessofthestreetaddressandothercommondesignation, ifany,shownherein.Saidsalewillbemade,but withoutcovenantorwarranty,expressedorimplied,regardingtitle,possession,orencumbrances,tosatisfythesumsdueundertheLien.Theestimatedtotalunpaidbalance atthetimeoftheinitialpublicationofthisNoticeofTrustee’sSaleis$16,667.02.THE PROPERTYWILLBESOLDSUBJECTTOTHE90-DAYPOST-SALERIGHTOFREDEMPTIONASSETFORTHINCALIFORNIACIVILCODESECTION5715(B).THE RIGHTOFREDEMPTIONBEGINSWHENTHESALEISFINALIZEDPURSUANTTO CALIFORNIACIVILCODESECTION2924m.AssociationheretoforeexecutedanddeliveredtotheundersignedawrittenDeclarationofDefault.Theundersignedcauseda NoticeofDefaultandElectiontoSelltoberecordedinthecountywheretherealpropertyislocated,andmorethanthreemonthshaveelapsedsincesuchrecordation.NOTICETOPOTENTIALBIDDERS:Ifyouareconsideringbiddingonthispropertylien,you shouldunderstan dthattherearerisksinvolvedinbiddingatatrusteeauction.Youwillbe biddingonalien,notonthepropertyitself.Placingthehighestbidatatrusteeauction doesnotautomaticallyentitleyoutofreeandclearownershipoftheproperty.Youshould alsobeawarethatthelienbeingauctionedoffmaybeajuniorlien.Ifyouarethehighest bidderattheauction,youareormayberesponsibleforpayingoffallliensseniortothelienbeingauctionedoffbeforeyoucanrecei vecleartitletotheproperty.Youareencouragedtoinvestigatetheexistence,priority,andsizeofoutstandingliensthatmayexiston thispropertybycontactingthecountyrecorder'sofficeoratitleinsurancecompany, eitherofwhichmaychargeyouafeeforthisinformation.Ifyouconsulteitheroftheseresources,youshouldbeawarethatthesamelendermayholdmorethanonemortgageor deedoftrustontheproperty.NOTICETOPROPERTYOWNER:Thesaledateshownon thisnoticeofsalemaybepostponedoneormoretimesbytheAssociation,trustee,ora court,pursuanttoSection2924goftheCaliforniaCivilCode.Thelawrequiresthatinformationabouttrusteesalepostponementsbemadeavailabletoyouandtothepublic, asacourtesytothosenotpresentatthesale.Ifyouwishtolearnwhetheryoursaledate hasbeenpostponed,and,ifapplicable,therescheduledtimeanddateforthesaleofthis property,youmaycall(844)477-7869,orvisitthisInternetWebsiteWWW.STOXPOSTING.COMforinformation,usingthefilenumberassignedtothiscase:20-12093.Informationaboutpostponementsthatareveryshortindurationorthatoccurcloseintimetothe scheduledsalemaynotimmediatelybereflectedinthetelephoneinformationoronthe InternetWebsite.Thebestwaytoverifypostponementinformationistoattendthe scheduledsale.NOTICETOTENANT:Youmayhavearighttopurchasethisproperty afterthetrusteeauctionpursuanttoSection2924moftheCaliforniaCivilCode.Ifyouare an'eligibletenantbuyer,'youcanpurchasethepropertyifyoumatchthelastandhighest bidplacedatthetrusteeauction.Ifyouarean'eligiblebidder,'youmaybeabletopurchasethepropertyifyouexceedthelastandhighestbidplacedatthetrusteeauction. Therearethreestepstoexercisingthisrightofpurchase.First,48hoursafterthedateof thetrusteesale,youcancall(844)477-7869,orvisitthisInternetWebsiteWWW.STOXPOSTING.COMforinformation,usingthefilenumberassignedtothiscase:20-12093to findthedateonwhichthetrustee’ssalewasheld,theamountofthelastandhighestbid, andtheaddressofthetrustee.Second,youmustsendawrittennoticeofintenttoplace abidsothatthetrusteereceivesitnomorethan15daysafterthetrustee’ssale.Third, youmustsubmitabidsothatthetrusteereceivesitnomorethan45daysafterthetrustee’ssale.Ifyouthinkyoumayqualifyasan'eligibletenantbuyer'or'eligiblebidder,'you shouldconsidercontactinganattorneyorappropriaterealestateprofessionalimmediatelyforadviceregardingthispotentialrighttopurchase.DATE:April24,2023ALLIED

Alumni

From Page B1

PacWest Player of the Year after the 2022 season.

n n n Junior Dariana Orme (Vanden ) was the pitching ace of the Baylor Bears all season and was recently honored by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association as a first team selection on the All-Central Softball Team.

Orme led the Big 12 Conference in innings pitched (148.0), was third in strikeouts (126) and had six shutouts during the season. She threw a seveninning perfect game, the first in Baylor program history, and also tossed a no-hitter.

Three times this season Orme was named Pitcher of the Week in the Big 12 and on the week that she threw the perfect game she was the National Pitcher of the Week. Orme was recently named to the second team in all-Big 12 voting. Unfortunately for Baylor, Orme was unavailable to pitch at the end of the season and the Bears were eliminated at the Salt Lake City Regional last week. Coaches were concerned about how Orme's velocity at the end of the season had fallen a bit and shut her down.

n n n

Redshirt junior Hunter Dorraugh (Vacaville) was recently named to the College Sports Communication's Academic All-District Team, based on performance on the field and also carrying a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average.

Dorraugh is second on the San Jose State baseball team in home runs (7) and also has 39 RBIs, a slugging percentage of .521 and anon-base percentage of .427. He has 17 multi-hit games this season.

Dorraugh had a pair of hits last and two RBIs as the Spartans swept a three-game series against Nevada.

San Jose State won the regular season Mountain West Conference

championship and begins tournament play Thursday at Fresno State. n n n

Deveraux Harrison (Vacaville) was named the Northwest League Pitcher of the Week after he made his first career start for the Vancouver Canadians, a Class A affiliate of the Toronto Blues Jays. Harrison retired the first nine batters he faced, and after allowing a single in the fourth inning, faced the minimum batters in five innings with no walks and six strikeouts. Previously, Harrison had worked out of the bullpen and had logged 7.1 consecutive innings over his last six outings in relief. He has given up no earned runs for his last 12.1 innings.

Professional Baseball

Tony Gonsolin (Vacaville) has been back on the hill for the Los Angeles Dodgers and pitching effectively. He has picked up two wins in his most recent starts and allowed no runs in 10 innings.

Gonsolin threw a twohitter over five innings against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, May 14, allowing just one walk to go with six strikeouts. On Friday, May 19, he allowed just one hit in five innings for a win against the St. Louis Cardinals. Gonsolin walked three and struck out three in that game.

College Baseball

Redshirt freshman Griffin Harrison (Vacaville), Devereaux's brother, picked up a single and a double for Sacramento State in wins over Pacific and Utah Tech. The Hornets were able to sweep Utah Tech in a weekend series.

Freshman shortstop Jack Metcho (Rodriguez) had three hits for UOP in a pair of losses. He had two hits and scored a run in a loss to Loyola Marymount and had a hit and a run scored in another loss to LMU.

Men's College Golf

Freshman Easton

Hether (Rodriguez) notched 11 birdies and tied for 90th (+16) out of 108 golfers at the NCAA Division II Men's Golf West/South/Central Regional in Rohnert Park at the Foxtail Golf Club.

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Stadium won the bid for Super Bowl LX is simple: it’s running unopposed.

With the World Cup coming to North America in the summer of 2026, many of the NFL’s topchoice stadiums will need to renovate their fields at the end of the NFL season to better accommodate the other kind of football.

Levi’s is ready, though.

And while San Jose and the South Bay will not be running unop posed for the week’s festivities, after so many decades of being treated as second-best – an after thought – this region deserves some recognition over The City.

It deserves a celebration of itself.

It’s not like there’s not enough corporate money in the region to make it happen.

Levi’s stadium is decorated with a large mural of the Lombardi trophy for super Bowl 50 in 2016 in santa

the books anyways.

Giants

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Willi Castro could do was give a feeble leap as the ball sailed just over the wall, landing in the gap before the first row of seats.

The homer was Conforto’s second in as many games. Six of his team-leading 10 home runs have come in 12 games since May 11.

Conforto’s batting average (.221) and OPS (.733) climbed to their highest points since the third week of April after a 2-for-4 performance Tuesday. He also doubled in the sixth, sandwiched between bases on balls to J.D. Davis and Mitch Haniger, Gray’s only free passes of the game.

The Twins bullpen nearly walked a highwire act in the sixth, after the Giants loaded

the bases with nobody out and forced Gray out of the game. Pinch-hitting, Casey Schmitt popped out to shallow center and Wilmer Flores struck out. But rookie catcher Patrick Bailey watched four straight pitches below the strike zone, and fellow rookie Bryce Johnson displayed the same plate discipline with a five-pitch walk. The third and fourth walks of the inning forced in two runs, pulling the Giants within 3-2. With the two runs credited to Gray, his ERA rose from 1.64 to 1.82 but remained the best in the AL.

With Conforto’s homer and Cobb rebounding from the two he allowed, the Giants reached their magic formula: They improved to 22-9 when scoring at least four runs and 16-3 when allowing three or fewer.

San Francisco will have Anthony DeSclafani (3-3, 3.09) on the mound against Joe Ryan (6-1, 2.25) of San Anselmo Wednesday.

James

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And after receiving oodles of public funding from the city of Santa Clara, the least the 49ers can do is campaign to make Super Bowl LX a South Bay affair. San Jose, in particular, the stretch.

“That’s the frustrating part. You tip your hat to them. Like I said, it’s a great team.”

Early in the season, the Lakers struggled to make Russell Westbrook work as part of their core as the team quickly fell to 2-10. James would eventually break the scoring record ahead of the All-Star break, playing through chronic ankle soreness. He tore a tendon in his foot Feb. 26 and narrowly avoided surgery thanks to meeting with “the LeBron James of feet.” He returned after 13 games and helped lead the Lakers reach the Western Conference finals.

James has consistently spoken about a desire to play professionally with

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Vacaville won its semifinal matchup at home as it had all season. The topseed Bulldogs showed an explosive offense and got dominating pitching from ace Xochitl Atayde in the victory. Destinee Santistevan's team improved to 29-1 and won for the 28th straight time.

The Bulldogs will take on Whitney Saturday at 1 p.m. at Sacramento State for the title. Whitney, the No. 2 seed, earned a 3-2 win over St. Mary's Tuesday.

Atayde threw a threehitter, allowed no walks and struck out six batters. She was backed by a fiverun third inning and a

should be the epicenter of the Super Bowl week. So much of the news regarding the city is doom-and-gloom, but, like all great cities, San Jose is constantly evolving, and there are plenty of signs this current transition will be for the better. I hope all the positives will be celebrated often between now and 2026, but we should put that party on

his oldest son, Bronny James, who committed to play for USC.

James has long stated that playing in the NBA with his son was a goal.

“I was serious and I’m still serious about it,” he said after Bronny committed. “Obviously I got to continue to keep my body and my mind fresh. I think my mind, most importantly. If my mind goes then my body will just be like, ‘OK, what are we doing?’ So, but, at the end of the day, either if I am or if I’m not, I’ve done what I’ve had to do in this league and my son is going to take his journey. And whatever his journey, however his journey plays out, he’s going to do what’s best for him.”

Asked about longevity and possible retirement in late December when the Lakers were 14-21, James talked about a desire to continue playing.

six-run fifth.

Atayde put the ball in play with the bat for a fielder's choice RBI in the third inning. Makayla Freshour had a hard-hit RBI single up the middle and Hayden Kyne hit a two-run double among the offense in that inning.

In the fifth, Laila Dean hit a solo home run, Kyne hit an RBI double that was misplayed into her going all the way around the bases to score a run of her own. Aubrie Gibson hit a three-run home run to end it.

"I didn't expect to come out like that," Santistevan said. "I've been telling them the games are going to get harder and harder. We've been in kind of a slump and we've been grinding. Not today. We had the pitcher from start to finish."

I want to see Santana Row and San Pedro Square bustling. Let’s extend Christmas in the Park until February – you know the theme.

Let’s welcome every corporate vice president and big-media airhead to a city and region where modern work actually gets done. Let’s invite the world

“I know as long as my mind stays in it, I can play at this level for a minute. Now, that’s up to my mind. My body is going to be OK because if my mind is into it, I will make sure my body is taken care of and I’ll continue to put in the work. So, I’m a winner and I want to win,” James said after that loss to the Heat. “And I want to win and give myself a chance to win and still compete for championships. That has always been my passion, that has always been my goal since I entered the league as an 18-year-old kid out of Akron, Ohio. And I know it takes steps to get there.

“But once you get there and know how to get there, playing basketball at this level just to be playing basketball is not in my DNA. It’s not in my DNA anymore. So, we’ll see what happens and see how fresh my mind stays over

Track Miles and Chavez ready to run in fast

FAIRFIELD — Rodriguez High School senior Gianni Miles and Vanden junior Brayden Chavez will be in fast company when trials begin Friday at the CIF State Track and Field Championships in Clovis.

Miles will be running in the third of four heats of the 100 meters beginning at 7:30 p.m. The time of 10.54 seconds that he ran last week to a secondplace finish at the Section Masters is the 10th fastest among all competitors.

Southern Section champion Rodrick Pleasant, a senior at Serra, has the top 100 time going in at 10.14 seconds. Pleasant

to a part of the Bay they have mistakenly overlooked and underestimated for too long. We’re really going to do this again, so let’s do it right, and celebrate the South Bay, the Silicon Valley, and San Jose this time.

Dieter Kurtenbach is a sports columnist for The Mercury News.

the next couple years.”

Monday’s comments were more cryptic than any he’s given in the past, coming after repeated side-stepping about the Lakers or his future.

“ I haven’t even thought about next year,” he said when asked about improving the roster. “I don’t know.”

Asked a version of the same question again, James mentioned the team’s upcoming free agents.

“The roster is not set,” he said. “Obviously that’s Rob [Pelinka] and the front office, they are going to figure out the best way to put this team together to go forward in the fall. But it’s not like we have a team full of multi-year guys that’s stuck in a contract right now.

“So, I don’t know, we’ll see.”

is also a football standout at cornerback and committed to the University of Oregon. Chavez ran 47.80 last week to win the Section Masters championship. He will compete in the second of three preliminary races beginning at 7:05 p.m. Only four runners in the state coming from last week ran faster. Los Angeles Section champion Dijon Stanley of Granada Hills has the fastest time in the 400 coming in at 46.17. Stanley is also a football standout and running back commit to the University of Utah. Stanley rushed for 2,756 yards and 33 touchdowns and was the Los Angeles Times Player of the Year.

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Clara.

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Michael Conforto (8) of the san Francisco Giants hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota twins in the seventh inning at target Field in Minneapolis, tuesday.