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7 stories from Fairfield and Solano County, in about three minutes.
Housing & Development · Fairfield, CA
Solano County supervisors approved rental-rule changes aimed at listings that advertise 31-day stays but let guests leave after a few nights with a refund. The changes are scheduled to take effect Nov. 5 in unincorporated areas of the county, outside cities such as Fairfield.
Public Safety · Solano County
The Solano County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday to review preparations for potential heavy rain and flooding tied to a strong El Niño pattern this fall and winter. The National Weather Service predicts a nearly 100% chance of a strong El Niño, though Emergency Services Manager Robyn Rains noted that only two of six such events since 1950 produced wetter-than-normal Northern California winters. Gov. Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency to facilitate resource movement, but Rains cautioned the county received no direct funding from the proclamation. The Solano County Water Agency declared a local emergency for storm season, with high tides and winter king tides expected to compound flooding risks. County staff are inspecting roofs, gutters, bridges, and drainage systems; testing backup generators; and installing temporary pumps at the Clay Street facility.
Social Events · Solano County
Solano County communities offer multiple Halloween events on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31. Fairfield's SKreamZ haunted house runs all October with Friday/Saturday showings from 7 to 10 p.m. for $15. Davis's Corbett's House of Horrors features three attractions including a Zombie Paintball Attack on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 11 p.m., with bundles at $35 and $60. Vacaville hosts a Town Square Library fall festival, a 'Night at the Museum' event at the Rowland Freedom Center, an adult Boo Bash at CreekWalk Plaza, and a kid-friendly Trick or Treat Candy Stroll along Main, Merchant and Parker streets. Suisun City's Gingy House has compiled a map of top decorated home haunts across Solano County.
Transportation · Fairfield, CA
Road construction is underway on Business Center Drive south of West America Drive in Fairfield to support the new Fire Station 36. Pipeline installation is scheduled to continue through Friday, November 6. No more than one lane will be closed at a time, but drivers should expect minor delays and follow traffic flaggers and lane-control directions.
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Northbay Health raised $2 million at its fourth annual gala on Oct. 16 at Bally Keal Estate in Fairfield, drawing more than 300 guests to advance cancer care across the region. Of the total, $602,500 came from a Fund a Need initiative earmarked for a second linear accelerator (LINAC) at the Northbay Health Cancer Center, and $154,750 was generated through a live auction. The event recognized long-time Jelly Belly chairman Herm G. Rowland Sr. with the Spirit of Philanthropy Award. Northbay Health is in the process of acquiring Napa's Queen of the Valley Medical Center from Providence.
Community News · Solano County
Northbay Health raised nearly $2 million at its fourth annual Gala on Oct. 16 at Bally Keal Estate, with $602,500 dedicated to funding a second linear accelerator for the Northbay Health Cancer Center. The Vacaville Fire Department received a $60,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support its Regional Crash Response and Extrication Improvement Program through September. The grant will fund a battery-powered extrication system, personnel training, and community traffic safety education on seat belt use and distracted driving. Separately, The Village at Rancho Solano in Fairfield named Robin Robbins as its new Executive Director, bringing 32 years of senior living experience to the assisted living and memory care community.
Community News · Solano County
The Housing First Solano Continuum of Care is seeking applicants to fill open or expiring seats on its board of directors. The board guides coordinated efforts to prevent and end homelessness in Solano County. Available seats represent sectors including behavioral health, city government, veterans services, youth services, and lived experience advisers. Applications are due by November 4.
