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The year 2021 is going to mark a lot of significant milestones. For Vacaville residents, one of those will be the 100th anniversary of a local and state institution: the original Nut Tree. What began as a fruit stand gave way to an iconic restaurant that pioneered California cuisine and an amusement center that brought… Keep Reading
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Artist Within — A Cedars Gallery: 603 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo; 415-454-2568. Ongoing: Artwork by Cedars artists in a variety of mediums. Through Feb. 26: “Little Gems,” small works on canvas, collage and paper. Call for hours. The Art of Detail: 30B Princess St., Sausalito; 415-887-9557; theartofdetail.com. Ongoing: Photography and other works by gallery founder and Tiburon… Keep Reading
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To the surprise of some in the restaurant industry, San Francisco on Tuesday failed to secure state permission to reopen limited-capacity indoor dining, with the county falling short on one of three key metrics to move to a higher Covid tier. With other states, including New York, recently relaxing restrictions and permitting the return of some… Keep Reading
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The coronavirus pandemic has made the last year challenging for everyone — including school district officials. Many kids have been in distance learning since March of last year. That’s put a strain on students, parents, teachers and administrators. Sports may seem like a distant priority compared to education. However, mental health is not something to… Keep Reading
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fearon DeWeese was laid off from her job, an occurrence that has become far too common for many people over the last year. However, the Vacaville native was determined to find another avenue to continue working while also spending time with her family. You might even say she… Keep Reading
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College and university students are low on the list to receive COVID-19 vaccines, according to recent estimates. Unless students are classified as essential workers — such as medical, nursing, medtech or student teachers — or have a health condition — such as human immunodeficiency virus or cancer — they are not likely to receive the… Keep Reading
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FAIRFIELD — A new study from Construction Coverage that looks at the most transient American cities found that 15.4% of Fairfield residents – 17,764 people – moved in a one-year span. Some stayed within the county and some within the state. Others joined the exodus from the Golden State as 135,600 more people left California than moved… Keep Reading
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When the pandemic hit, Newark single mom Shereen Aly needed a Plan B. She started cooking food from her native Egypt — chicken shawarma, masri koshari, fattoush salad — and selling it via Shef.com, an online marketplace for home cooks. “I’ve been blessed ever since to be on this,” she said. “I’m able to balance being with… Keep Reading
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Roundabouts are being considered on Highway 29 — the thoroughfare for Napa Valley wine country — at Rutherford Cross Road and Oakville Cross Road. Local transportation officials are talking about tapping into a Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) “Quick-Strike” grant program that has project nominations due in March. “These would be within the next five years,”… Keep Reading
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Solano County is getting another shot at helping the COVID-19 pandemic. About 4,000 of them, to be precise. For the second consecutive weekend, a vaccination clinic will be held at the Solano County Fairgrounds for 4,000 Solano County residents who meet the eligibility requirements. This currently includes health care workers, first responders, and Solano County… Keep Reading
