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The past year has not been an easy one for the budding young dancers at Elevate Dance Center, having to shift from Zoom lessons to a hybrid model to back to Zoom to comply with COVID-19 regulations. But throughout it all, the dancers kept on dancing. It paid off in a big way for them… Keep Reading
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Anyone who is interested in local history has no shortage of places to go to get a taste of what makes Solano County the place it is today. There are museums in Benicia, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville, Vallejo, Rio Vista, Benicia and in rural Suisun Valley – each with something different to offer. Be sure… Keep Reading
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It’s well documented that some Amazon employees work in grueling, physically taxing, and unsafe conditions. In fact, a former Amazon warehouse employee in California has sued the company for not allowing its workers to take their full mandated meal or rest breaks, even though it discounts time for the former in their paychecks. The case, which was transferred to… Keep Reading
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FAIRFIELD — The Solano County Office of Education teacher of the year is Ron Major and the classified employee of the year is Shelia Vogel. Recognition of Major and Vogel was announced in a press release. The Office of Education hosts the annual Solano County Educators of the Year awards each year. The county agency… Keep Reading
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VACAVILLE, Calif. — Mark Famularcano, cook and baker with Vacaville non-profit Yeast for Change, really misses potlucks. “I really enjoy it because it’s kind of like an outlet for me and at the same time, I really like sharing my own creations,” Famularcano said. In the age of coronavirus, it has been hard to connect with people… Keep Reading
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OAKLAND, Calif. – Healthcare workers at 29 Kaiser Permanente facilities across California are scheduled to hold protests demanding recognition and additional support during the pandemic, weeks after the medical system slashed performance sharing bonuses, despite posting $6.4 billion in profits during the last year. SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West hosted a picket Wednesday at the Oakland medical center. Protests will continue… Keep Reading
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When COVID-19 forced The Chicken Hawkers to close its indoor dining back in May, co-founder Deo Suwan decided it was a good time to introduce a self-order kiosk, along with takeout and third-party delivery, to the Vacaville, California store. Fortunately, his POS provider, Clover, included an option to integrate Applova kiosk software. “It’s picking up… Keep Reading
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Sometimes when 13-year-old Rayna Neff sees her music therapist, Brianna McCulloch, she gets so excited that she can’t get her words out. Rayna was born with Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome, a rare disease that appears in just one out of 50,000-60,000 people. The syndrome, which prevents the body from making cholesterol, has also caused Rayna to be… Keep Reading
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The songs of Hamilton have been stuck in our heads since the Broadway musical was made available on Disney+ last summer. The Tony-winning show from Lin-Manuel Miranda has had its second wind of having a huge cultural moment since first debuting on the stage in 2015. It has become the inspiration for a YouTube music number adapted by North California… Keep Reading
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VACAVILLE, CA — Many have heard health officials tout the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine, but there’s a new sweet deal for those who do get vaccinated. Krispy Kreme is offering a free doughnut to those who have received one or two doses of the vaccine. Krispy Kreme announced the promotion starting on Monday, March 22. Anyone… Keep Reading
