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Solano Covid numbers near pre-surge case baseline Todd R. Hansen
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FAIRFIELD — There was a daily average of 38.43 cases of positive coronavirus tests between Sept. 29 and Thursday, a trend that continues to get closer to the 30 case baseline average just prior to the start of the latest surge at the beginning of April. The 10-day average is 41, down from the prior update figure of 43.6, Solano County Public Health reported. Dr. Bela Matyas, the county public health officer, said if more people were getting
boosted with the latest strain-specific vaccine, that rate would be going down faster. The Public Health Division reported there were only 223 booster shots administered during the seven-day reporting period, taking the total to 181,389. There were 283 new cases reported since the prior week’s update, of which 269 were from that actual seven-day period. It takes the pandemic total to 109,997, the county reported. One additional death was reported. It was See Covid, Page A9
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FAIRFIELD — The runoff candidates for the 3rd District seat on the Solano County Board of Supervisors each identified public safety and homelessness as issues facing the district, and in broader terms, the county. Suisun City Councilwoman Wanda Williams was the top vote-getter in the June primary and squares off against Fairfield Councilman Chuck Timm for the board office occupied by Supervisor Jim Spering. The general election is Nov. 8. The candidates were asked by the Daily Republic to “Name two issues critical to District
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3, and one for the county, state what you think needs to be done about each, and how you would effect those desired outcomes. What specific qualifications do you bring to those tasks?” Timm specifically noted public safety and housing as district issues, and homelessness as the county issue. Williams
also identified public safety, and within her response to homelessness, included housing. Public safety, as an issue, crossed two primary points: law enforcement and fire protection. “It is essential for our police and sheriff departments (to engage) in community policing by learning about the community they serve,” said Williams, also noting “training on dealing with individuals experiencing mental health issues in coordination with Solano County Mental Health Services.” Community policing also was mentioned as well as the See Concerns, Page A9
Biden pardons thousands convicted on federal marijuana possession charges Tribune Content Agency WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday pardoned all individuals convicted on federal charges of simple marijuana possession, a move that the White House estimated would affect more than 6,500 people nationwide.
Biden urged all governors to follow his example and called for a formal review of marijuana’s classification in federal law as a Schedule I drug. Currently, it has the same classification as heroin and LSD, and a higher classification than fentanyl. A change to the legal
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classification of marijuana, although not certain, would be a significant reform, clearing the way for major changes to the federal government’s approach to the drug. Reclassifying marijuana would be “a big step in the right direction,” said Tianna Mays, a civil rights attorney in
Washington. “It would take this down from being a felony, the same as possessing heroin. So we’re hopeful about the steps the Biden administration is taking.” Biden’s actions, which many Democratic activists have been calling See Biden, Page A9
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VACAVILLE — The city on Wednesday launched the Nonprofit Assistance Grant Program with $1.265 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated to the program. “The city is pleased to offer financial assistance to our nonprofit and faithbased partner agencies serving our most vulnerable populations,” City Manager Aaron Busch said in a statement. “The
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City Council recognizes the important work of our partners and enthusiastically offers this grant program utilizing ARPA funding.” The city is requesting proposals from nonprofits and faith-based organizations that serve the following low-income populations in Vacaville: people with disabilities, seniors, youth, homeless and veterans. All nonprofit (and) faith-based organizations meeting eligibility See Groups, Page A9
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