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Treasure Hooker celebrates after receiving her diploma at the Armijo High School Graduation, Thursday.

That’s a wrap for Armijo High School Class of 2023

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FAIRFIELD — It was very evident that parents, friends and graduates were eager for the Armijo High School graduation to begin on Thursday night as there was some dancing on the sidelines, a lot of hugging and maybe a few tears. The graduating procession was long, with about 480 students along with facility members entering the football field on one of the coolest sunny evening ceremonies in a while. Salutatorians Garbrielle Gaceta and Joshua Rusi lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

A senior takes a “selfie” following the Armijo High School Graduation Ceremony in Fairfield, Thursday. The heart of the short ceremony was the Valedictorian address by Sharon Vuong. She noted in her speech the sacrifices and dedication her classmates

had made over the last four years. “We stepped through the struggles, heartaches, and created our own unique pathway that is all our own,” Vuong said.

She has discovered a passion for medicine and plans on pursuing her dream of becoming a clinical neuropsychiatrist or a radiologist. She spoke of her parents trepidations of the cost of this dream but also the love and support they have given her to follow her dreams where ever they take her. “Our hard work has paid off,” she said. “We are ready to face the challenges ahead.” Vuong also said she will carry the pieces of those she loves in her heart forever, because they make up the pieces of who she is. See Armijo, Page A8

Trump says he’s been indicted in special counsel investigation into classified documents Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump has been indicted related to his handling of classified records, he said on social media Thursday, making him the first U.S. president charged with a federal crime. “The corrupt Biden Administration has informed my attorneys that I have been Indicted, seemingly over the Boxes Hoax,” he said on his Truth Social plat-

form. “I never thought it possible that such a thing could happen to a former President of the United States... I AM AN INNOCENT MAN!” Trump attorney John Rowley told NBC that his client was indicted on seven counts, but did not reveal the precise nature of the charges. Trump’s legal team did not immediately respond to requests for comment from the Los Angeles Times. The former presi-

dent said he has been summoned to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday afternoon. At that appearance, he is to be formally placed under arrest by the government he was once elected to lead. Trump’s presidential campaign issued a fundraising appeal to donors within minutes of his social media post claiming that “we are watching our Republic DIE before See Trump, Page A8

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Graduate Mariah Currie celebrates during the Sem Yeto Graduation at Armijo’s Brownlee Field, Wednesday. many of them was made even more challenging by the Covid pandemic. “Trials, tragedies, obstacles and tears can instill character” Hightower added. “Every one of you is valuable to our present and our future. Always hold your head high because you are your See Yeto, Page A8

Erin Hannigan won’t seek 4th term as supervisor and I think I still have a lot in my tank,” the 59-yearold Hannigan said. FAIRFIELD – Solano But time can be preCounty Supervisor Erin cious. She even became a Hannigan will not seek bit emotional remembera fourth term on the ing her mother, who had county board. planned to retire “I have made when she turned the decision to 65, only to die of retire and not cancer at 64. to run again,” Hannigan Hannigan, the emphasized daughter of the there are things late Assemblyman she still wants Tom Hannigan, to see accomsaid in a phone plished before HANNIGAN interview Thursshe steps down day morning. in 18 months. She cited wanting to At the top of that list is spend more time with the proposed Early Learnher husband, Vernon ing Center in Vallejo, and Andrews, and her the second First 5 Center two children. in the county, this one “We have things we planned for Fairfield. want to do together. He’s “Those are two of a few years older than I my priority projects,” am, and we want to do Hannigan said. these things while we still She also noted the longcan,” said Hannigan, who awaited Solano360 project married Andrews in the at the fairgrounds propfall of 2020. erty in Vallejo. “It’s hard to even to “We are in say the word ‘retiring,’ because I feel young ... See Hannigan, Page A8

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FAIRFIELD — Principal James Hightower looked out at his graduating Sem Yeto High School students Wednesday night at Armijo’s Brownlee Field and said, “You are valued. You are needed. Recognize your worth.” The Sem Yeto Class of 2023 numbered 160 with the bulk of them in attendance, dressed in blue caps and gowns colorfully decorated with their own personal flair. The graduates marched into the stadium to the familiar refrains of “Pomp and Circumstance” and walked out once the evening was complete as high school graduates. The Sem Yeto class overcame many obstacles that continuation students often face in trying to achieve the goal of graduation. But on top of that, the first two years for

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