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Friday | The Reporter

Editorial: Too much fluctuation in hospital costs

It's been general knowledge for years that, among Solano County hospitals, NorthBay is the most expensive and Kaiser Permanente, the least.

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Related Topix: Medicare, Health, Fairfield, CA, Vallejo, CA, Opinion

Friday | The Reporter

Jury weighs Vallejo man's fate in murder case

A Solano County Superior Court jury on Thursday began deliberating the case of a Vallejo man accused of killing an innocent bystander in 2007 in what authorities believe was a gang-related shooting.

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Related Topix: Vallejo, CA, Mafia, Fairfield, CA

Thu May 16, 2013

Examiner.com

This weekend: Six great reasons to stay in Solano County

Got any free time to spare this weekend? If you are casting about for something to do with these precious moments, there's plenty of reasons why you need look no further than Solano County - for getting some exercise to listening to jazz music - both in extraordinary settings.

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Related Topix: Events

Vallejo Times-Herald

Solano County community spirit extolled in Living Legacy ceremony

Standing before a room filled with nearly 150 people, Rochelle Sherlock asked an attentive audience Wednesday to imagine a world without the type of older adults being honored that afternoon.

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Related Topix: Vallejo, CA

Vallejo Times-Herald

Grand jury report raises concerns about Vallejo High School safety

A highly critical report alleging out-of-control disciplinary and safety issues at Vallejo High School confirmed some teachers' concerns Wednesday while putting school administrators on the defensive.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Vallejo, CA, August, CA, Herald, CA

Vallejo Times-Herald

Mixed reviews for Benicia on greenhouse gas

The city is making progress in cutting greenhouse gas pollution, but falling short of local reduction goals, a report released this week shows.

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Related Topix: Global Warming, Benicia, CA

The Reporter

Disaster drill helps prepare Traivs Air Force Base, Solano area hospitals

Volunteers and medical personnel teamed up on Wednesday as Solano County and Travis Air Force Base prepared for a disaster.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA, Vacaville, CA

The Reporter

Fallen Solano County officers honored at annual memorial

Flags at half staff, law enforcement officers from around Solano County quietly gathered with family members Wednesday afternoon in front of the Sheriff's Office in Fairfield to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Related Topix: Fairfield, CA, Benicia, CA, Rio Vista, CA

Wed May 15, 2013

The Business Journal

North Bay groups recieve grants from state health exchange

A Sonoma County-based nonprofit and several others with ties in the North Bay are among 48 organizations across the state to share in $37 million in outreach and education grants from Covered California, the state's online health exchange developed under health care reform.

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Related Topix: Sonoma County, CA, California, California Government, Petaluma, CA, Mendocino County, CA

Tue May 14, 2013

The Daily Republic

County to discuss state homeless bill

Solano County supervisors will discuss a proposed state bill that, among other things, would expand the rights of homeless people to be in public places without threat of arrest.

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Related Topix: San Francisco, CA, Criminal Defense Law, Law

The Reporter

Rio Vista woman a no-show in court

A Solano County judge issued a bench warrant for a Rio Vista woman who failed to show up for court Monday where prosecutors were expected to argue for increased bail.

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Related Topix: Rio Vista, CA, Fairfield, CA

The Reporter

Sentencing delayed in Fairfield slaying

Sentencing has been delayed a fifth time for a Fairfield man convicted of second-degree murder for interrupting a pre-arranged fistfight in 2010 by shooting one of the men once in the face.

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Related Topix: Fairfield, CA, Vacaville, CA

Mon May 13, 2013

The Daily Republic

Highway 12 road projects coming up

Highway 12 drivers in eastern Solano County and in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta will have to deal with various road work projects in coming weeks.

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Related Topix: Suisun City, CA, Rio Vista, CA, Sacramento County, CA, San Joaquin County, CA, Stockton, CA

Contra Costa Times

Solano County judge denies Richmond cop's request for restraining order

A Solano County Superior Court judge on Monday threw out a Richmond police officer's request for a restraining order, calling the officer "dangerous" and saying his court action was "not brought in good faith." The judgment, rendered by Judge Daniel J. Healy, was in response to a restraining order request by nine-year Richmond police veteran ... (more)

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Related Topix: Fairfield, CA

The Daily Republic

Woman suspected of abusing newborn goat, feeding it beer

A woman was arrested Saturday on suspicion of abusing a newborn goat and feeding it beer near a Vacaville bar.

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Related Topix: Vacaville, CA

Sun May 12, 2013

The Daily Republic

Pre-kindergarten academies donations sought

The academies are hosted by school districts and other providers in every Solano County city.

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Related Topix: Fairfield, CA

The Daily Republic

Solano EDC plans breakfast

Solano County Superintendent of Schools Jay Speck and District Attorney Don du Bain will be keynote speakers at the May 29 Solano Economic Development Corp.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law

The Daily Republic

Strike Solano College PLA plan

Trustees in the Solano Community College District are weighing the pros and cons of imposing project labor agreements on various Measure Q projects as they roll through the pipeline.

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Related Topix: Yolo County, CA, Vacaville, CA, Vallejo, CA, Rio Vista, CA, Opinion

The Reporter

Solano County leaders to discuss 5-year plan

Construction and renovation plans for Solano County facilities in the next five years will be the topic of discussion Tuesday as the Solano County Board of Supervisors reviews and considers approval of an updated 5-year Capital Facilities Improvement Plan.

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Related Topix: Vallejo, CA, Vacaville, CA

Burbed.com

How do we know SF Bay Area Real Estate is in a Bubble? Part 712

In today's installment of Yes There Is Too a Bay Area Bubble 4.0, we present a few signs what it looks like when a region is not in a real estate bubble.

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