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Day 1 is Amazon lingo for “staying hungry, making bold decisions and never forgetting about the customer,” and this mentality has been good for business, Amazon’s shoppers and shareholders. However, employees are less than thrilled, and many of the company’s warehouse workers are voicing concerns that their employer is pushing them past their limits in… Keep Reading
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FAIRFIELD — No Solano County jurisdiction reported double-digit new coronavirus case increases, and the county as a whole experienced declines for the third straight day. In fact, the county’s reporting shows a consistent decrease since Friday’s spike of 61 confirmed cases. The number of new cases Thursday was 27, down from 30 Wednesday, 31 Tuesday… Keep Reading
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FAIRFIELD — A new kitchen and dining facility for what was then Mission Solano became a sore spot in Solano County for close to a decade. But now Shelter Solano is ready to start the project with a ceremony Thursday to break ground. “We are thrilled to be able to fulfill the original vision for… Keep Reading
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The last ten years have seen a massive boom in backyard chicken-keeping, which has only been accelerated by the recent lockdowns, and the trend shows no signs of slowing in the years to come. More and more people are turning to backyard coops as their window into a healthier, locally sourced food supply, as well… Keep Reading
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Do you want to add a new member to your family and do something good for the Dixon community at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a pet from a local shelter or organization. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many local animals are still looking for their forever homes and animal shelters still… Keep Reading
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Economic-development boosters for Solano County are touting their role in helping three businesses secure sizable footprints in Solano County. Solano Economic Development Corporation said the arrival of GE Appliances, Gotham Greens and Thistle in the past two years has the collective potential to create 300 to 350 jobs and provide an estimated $120 million in… Keep Reading
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SOLANO COUNTY, CA — Solano County residents now have another choice when it comes to finding a COVID-19 vaccine near them. Retail giant Walmart announced just days ago that it is now administering vaccines at 143 California pharmacies — including in Vallejo, Fairfield and Vacaville. The California locations include Walmart, Walmart Supercenter, Sam’s Club and… Keep Reading
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After more than two years of planning, the new Dave & Buster’s at the Solano Town Center has announced its opening date. The entertainment chain will be coming to Fairfield May 24, making it the first Dave & Buster’s in Solano County and the 17th in California, according to a news release. The center will… Keep Reading
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Rocklin has not backed away from competition to start the season. The Thunder so far has knocked off fourth-ranked Elk Grove, No. 3 Sheldon (Sacramento), No. 15 Pleasant Grove (Elk Grove) and finished with a 10-0 win Friday over Lincoln (23). Rocklin’s success against a very tough strength of schedule has pushed the Thunder to No. 1 in this week’s MaxPreps Top… Keep Reading
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Tessa Thulien of San Francisco was mortified when she found out she had gestational diabetes, a blood sugar disorder diagnosed during pregnancy. Six months pregnant with her first child, Thulien immediately blamed herself. Was it the coffee and dessert she had over the holidays? Perhaps she should have worked out five times a week, instead of three? It… Keep Reading
