Transportation · Solano County
Caltrans will fully close State Route 37 in both directions between Mare Island and Sears Point for 55 hours, beginning at 10 p.m. Friday and ending at 5 a.m. Monday, as part of an emergency maintenance repair project. The closure affects an 11-mile stretch from Walnut Avenue at Mare Island to Sears Point, requiring drivers to take a roughly 40-mile detour. Caltrans spokesperson Bart Ney said the repairs are needed because high water levels over the summer damaged the roadway near Vallejo, and crews plan to raise part of the road by a couple of feet. A planned westbound preparatory closure originally set for Wednesday night was postponed to Thursday night due to rainy weather.
Public Safety · Solano County
The Solano County Department of Health and Social Services' Public Health Division issued a press release Wednesday urging residents to get vaccinated after flu cases rose to more than six times the level seen at the same point last year. Acting health officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser said respiratory illnesses including COVID-19 and RSV are also circulating early in the season. Officials recommend vaccination for everyone 6 months and older, frequent hand washing, masking for high-risk individuals, and staying home when symptomatic. Residents can locate vaccination sites through Vaccines.gov or MyTurn.ca.gov.
Local Politics · Fairfield, CA
The Fairfield City Council approved an ordinance establishing a $547 fee when city fire personnel respond to licensed care facilities to assist with lifting or moving a resident who was not injured. The fee does not apply to private residences, and Deputy Fire Chief Rich Llewellyn emphasized that emergency response obligations remain unchanged for any possible injury or medical condition. The cost-recovery rate was calculated at $402 per incident based on a one-hour three-person crew response, adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index to $547 effective July 1. The ordinance includes waiver and appeal procedures, and the Fire Department estimates annual revenue exceeding $30,000.
Community News · Solano County
The Solano County Department of Health and Social Services is raising awareness about childhood lead poisoning during Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, observed October 25-31. The campaign encourages parents to speak with healthcare providers about blood lead testing for young children, as exposure can cause lasting developmental harm. Testing is required for children in Medi-Cal, WIC, or Head Start programs at ages one and two, while other children may need screening up to age six. Residents can access educational materials by contacting the county's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
Community brief · Fairfield, CA
Rodriguez High School's Entertainment Unit won grand sweepstakes in the Field Show competition at the Del Oro Band Spectacular in Loomis, taking first overall in field conducting and percussion among 14 bands. Fairfield High's Scarlet Brigade made its season debut and placed first in Division 3A, with its drum major finishing third and street percussion fourth. Both Fairfield-area bands are scheduled to perform at the Football Bowl Band Review…
