Editorial Cartoons for November 28, 2011
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Sales of new homes up in October, but prices fall
WASHINGTON — Americans bought slightly more new homes in October, a hopeful sign for the troubled housing market. But the median sales price fell to its lowest level of the year, and the overall sales pace is trailing last year’s — the worst in half a century. The report suggests housing continues to drag on [...]
Savannah Sears named Fairfield-Suisun student of the week
FAIRFIELD — Savannah Sears of Nelda Mundy Elementary School is the Student of the Week as selected by the Fairfield-Suisun School District. Name: Savannah Sears Age: 11 Grade: Sixth School: Nelda Mundy Elementary School Parents: Jan and Lori Sears Favorite subject: Math Career goal: Neonatal intensive care nurse Savannah is a top student, soccer player and president of the student council. As president, [...]
School calendar for Nov. 28 to Dec. 3
Monday 5 p.m. High school registration, Adult School. Tuesday 12:40 p.m. Gay-Straight Alliance Club meeting, Crystal Middle. 6 p.m. Mustang parent meeting, Rodriguez High library. 6 p.m. Water polo banquet, Rodriguez High. Wednesday 3:10 p.m. Math tutoring, Crystal Middle. Friday 7 a.m. Subway fundraiser, Root Elementary. Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PTSO Gift fair, [...]
Suisun’s Harbor Square may get new tenants
SUISUN CITY — Suisun City’s Harbor Square could see a couple of new businesses, according to waterfront business owners who attended a Historic Suisun Business Improvement District meeting earlier this month where the subject of new tenants at the downtown centerpiece was discussed. Frank Marinello of Main Street West Partners spoke to district officials in early [...]
Zaftig Woman and Un-PC Man do a team evaluation
A loud crash accompanied falling ceiling tiles and the evil Dr. Malware landed on the conference table. Instantly, the five superheroes eating lunch there leapt to their feet. “Attack mode Delta Charlie!” Crimson Vixen yelled in a commanding voice. They spread out in a star pattern to attack one at a time, being careful to avoid [...]
Four days added back to Fairfield-Suisun calendar
FAIRFIELD — Four school days have been added to the current school year calendar in the Fairfield-Suisun School District, shortening spring break. The original calendar passed by the school board in July included furlough days, a measure taken to help balance the school district’s budget. The district initially anticipated less funding from the state for [...]
Memo to the occupiers
Listen up, you protest people! You have gone and alienated Newt Gingrich, who wants you to take a bath and get a job. Or vice-versa. And his words were greeted with applause from coast to coast. You guys should take notice. A couple of months ago, the polls showed that many Americans sympathized with your [...]
Tuned In: Mary J. Blige stumbles, recoups on ‘My Life’ sequel
“MY LIFE II . . . THE JOURNEY CONTINUES (ACT 1),” Mary J. Blige (Geffen) Sequels never seem to come from the same place as the original, so they’re typically inferior. The clunky, pretentious title alone of Mary J. Blige’s “My Life II . . . The Journey Continues (Act 1)” indicates she’s made a [...]
Prep basketball foundation games Monday
FAIRFIELD — Are you ready for some basketball? And lots of it? The 2011-12 high school hoops season tips off in a big way Monday with the Sac-Joaquin Section holding its annual fund-raising foundation games. All eight schools in the Fairfield and Vacaville areas will have both their girls and boys basketball teams in action, [...]
Candy Cane, Lollipop lanes taking shape
VACAVILLE — Don McKimmy was putting up the Lollipop Lane sign Sunday, beginning the transformation of Shady Glen Avenue into the spectacle of lighted trees, Santa Clauses and, of course, lollipops. “It’s a lot of work,” McKimmy said, looking at his yard. Unlike most of the homes on the street, McKimmy’s work is already finished. [...]
