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You might think of Vacaville as a shopping mecca anchored by the historic Nut Tree, which opened in 1921 as a roadside stop. Today, Nut Tree Plaza houses 50 retail stores, an array of eating establishments, and a railroad and carousel that serves as a family shopping excursion. But beyond that, and that Vacaville offers… Keep Reading
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MISSION VIEJO, CA — The Red Cross has an emergency need for eligible blood donors as surgeries and other procedures ramp up as the coronavirus pandemic recedes. The need is especially great for platelet donations, which are primarily given to cancer patients during treatment. Platelet donations must be transfused within five days and are always… Keep Reading
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Solano County music lovers experiencing concert withdrawal can rejoice. As more residents get vaccinated and statewide restrictions loosen, live music is trickling back into the community, giving residents all the excitement that comes with seeing artists play live as opposed to on a screen. One band thrilled to be taking the stage is the Rhythm… Keep Reading
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New residential building permits in Solano County rose sharply to 1,697 in 2020, a level of housing permit activity in the county has not been seen since the 2007 Great Recession, according to Jordan Levine, vice president and chief economist with the California Association of Realtors. At 716 permits, the number of multifamily housing permits… Keep Reading
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FAIRFIELD — Air quality officials issued the first smog alert of the season Sunday that’s effective Monday for southwestern Solano County and the greater Bay Area region. The alert coincides with a warning about excessive heat that’s in place Monday and Tuesday for the Bay Area and Sacramento regions and a separate air pollution warning… Keep Reading
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FAIRFIELD — The Warren family returns to the big screen this week as “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” arrives. The third film in the franchise, the plot centers on one of the most sensational cases handled by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. It starts with a fight for the soul of a young… Keep Reading
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ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Two lucky lotto players in Orange County fell one number shy of winning the SuperLotto Plus Jackpot Wednesday, but they will still walk away with $11,259 for getting five of the winning numbers. There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Wednesday evening’s SuperLotto Plus drawing and the estimated… Keep Reading
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FAIRFIELD — Bring on the parade. The city plans a Fourth of July parade this year on Independence Day. The 2020 parade was canceled due to Covid-19. This year’s theme is “Reigniting Community” – with emphasis on unity. In addition to the traditional parade at 10 a.m. in downtown Fairfield, a variety of activities will… Keep Reading
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SOLANO COUNTY, CA — Memorial Day weekend typically kicks off vacations for many in Solano County and all over the Golden State. With so many drivers hitting the road this week, the California Highway Patrol is reminding residents to buckle up and drive safely. The agency’s Maximum Enforcement Period begins at 6 p.m. this Friday… Keep Reading
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VALLEJO — The 72nd annual Solano County Fair is going to feel a bit more normal this year, but it’s still a year away from midway screams, visitors walking exhibit halls, pig races and the wafting odors of corndogs and barbecue as children pull on cotton candy and nibble on kettle corn. But the sounds… Keep Reading
