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Federal EPA: Travis AFB oil leak a threat to waterways Daily Republic Staff DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET
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Service Employees International Union workers protest at the Solano County Government Center, Oct. 15, 2015.
Supervisors oppose ‘sympathy strike’ bill Daily Republic Staff
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FAIRFIELD — The members of the Solano County Legislative Committee were divided over legislation that would allow government workers who are not directly involved in a strike to honor another union’s picket line. “I don’t cross picket lines,” Supervisor Monica Brown said. “If we negotiate right, there won’t be problems, but (I) can’t accept ‘blanket statements.’ ” She sits on the committee with Supervisor Erin Hannigan, who said, “I cannot support the ‘sym-
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FAIRFIELD — The Solano County supervisors this week were challenged to “imagine a day without childcare.” The outcomes of life for children and families would be quite different than the success stories that come out of having access to quality care. The story of a mother who would take her 2-year-old on a bus and then walk 2 miles to the daycare center, all the
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responded to the order with this statement: “Travis Air Force Base received the order issued by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The base is committed to working with all local, state and federal agencies See EPA, Page A8
County won’t back direct IHSS negotiations with state Daily Republic Staff DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET
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FAIRFIELD — Supervisor John Vasquez said some of the most difficult negotiations the county engages in are the contracts for In-Home Support Services. He said difference
pathetic strike.’ ... We (the county) are providers of public services.” The question of what kind of position the Board
between the two sides can be 50 cents per hour. And none of the supervisors disagree that the IHSS providers deserve more, and they agree a system overhaul is needed. However, the board
of Supervisors should take on Assembly Bill 504 – support, oppose or watch – was settled Tuesday after a robust
See IHSS, Page A1 discussion among the board members. The board voted 3-2, See Strike, Page A8
Childcare providers take center stage; tell county support is critical Daily Republic Staff
FAIRFIELD — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday issued an emergency order for Travis Air Force Base “to enhance and expedite measures to address an ongoing oil discharge into Union Creek.” “EPA has determined that a substantial threat exists to local water bodies and shorelines because of the ongoing discharge and previous similar incidents on Travis AFB,” the agency stated. Travis officials
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2 earn Lifesaving Medals for saving a man’s life at basketball game Daily Republic Staff DRNEWS@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET
Lenon Nears, left, helps Kendall Lovett, 8, with her school work at We Are Family Child Care Center and P3 Academy in Fairfield, Wednesday. WEATHER 64 | 50 Partly sunny. Forecast on B10.
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lapsed on the court and stopped breathing. Daniels sprang into action and began coordinating and organizing lifesaving efforts. Capili and four others who were also credited with saving this person’s life assisted Daniels with performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation until emergency personnel arrived and transported the patient to a local hospital where he has made a successful recovery. Those other four people were Charles Pamatmant, Solano See Medals, Page A8
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From left, Benedicto Capili, basketball referee, Antonio Scott and Department of Public Safety Officer Luz Daniels.
FAIRFIELD — Two people were honored at Wednesday’s Solano Community College Governing Board meeting. Department of Public Safety Officer Luz Daniels and basketball referee Benedicto Capili were awarded with Lifesaving Medals by Public Safety Chief Brian Travis for their heroic efforts on the evening of March 26, during a recreational basketball game at the Fairfield campus. During the game an adult man suddenly col-
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while the family was forced to move nine times in six months or face life on the streets. Sometimes her bus pass ran out and the daycare center had to find a creative way to help; sometimes the only solution was for the staff to take the woman in their
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