Suisun City police log, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011
11:11 a.m. — Fraud, 300 block SUNSET 8:18 p.m. — Assault, 400 block KINGS
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Suisun City police log, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011
9:02 a.m. — Fraud, 300 block SANDY 3:58 p.m. — Vandalism, 1300 block HAMMOND
Fairfield police log, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011
12:07 a.m. — Missing juvenile, 2000 block SWAN 5:55 a.m. — Burglary, 700 block WESTPORT 7:41 a.m. — Burglary, 4900 block RIDGECREST 8:41 a.m. — Burglary, 2400 block CORDELIA 8:50 a.m. — Burglary, 300 block PITTMAN 10:29 a.m. — Burglary, 200 block HOLLY 11:11 a.m. — Robbery, 1000 block WEBSTER 11:19 a.m. — Burglary, 2100 [...]
Vacaville group posts holiday business window winners
VACAVILLE — The Gilded Iris earned honors as Best Holiday Window in the Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District’s Holiday Window Decorating Contest. The Peacock Lounge earned Best Themed Window and Ray’s Cycle was named Best Retail Window, according to a Wednesday announcement from the Downtown Vacaville BID. The first runner-up holiday window is Echo Chic [...]
Man’s dream for memorial grove moves toward reality
VACAVILLE — It’s fall right now and the Chinese pistache trees are in their reddened glory, giving Jim Ball a look into what he hopes is in his future. He envisions a 1-acre memorial grove of 59 Chinese pistache trees planted in the shape of a heart commemorating the number of individuals from Solano County [...]
Contracts to buy homes hit highest level in a year
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes jumped in October to the highest level in a year. But the gain follows three months of declines and isn’t enough to signal a housing recovery. The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday its index of sales agreements rose 10.4 percent last month [...]
Home market being held back by wary first-timers
WASHINGTON — This should be a great time to buy a first home. Prices have sunk to 2002 levels. Sellers are waiting anxiously as homes languish on the market. Mortgage rates are their lowest ever. Yet the most likely first-time homeowners, especially young professionals and couples starting families, won’t buy these days. Or they can’t. Or [...]
Thousands attend services for fallen Vallejo police officer
VALLEJO (4:30 p.m.) — Thousands attended the funeral service Wednesday of a Vallejo police officer who authorities say was gunned down by a bank robbery suspect earlier this month. Gov. Jerry Brown was among those who packed the football field at Vallejo High School to honor Officer Jim Capoot. The married father of three had [...]
Community Calendar for Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011
Today Cordelia Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Courtyard by Marriott, 1350 Holiday Lane. Info: Nancy Garver at 449-8299. Festival of Trees 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Thursday. Vacaville Skating Center, 552 Davis St. Christmas tree auction, live music, crafts, decorations and gourmet confections for sale. Proceeds to benefit homeless. Info: Gene Hall 365-4310. Holiday Sale Fundraiser 2 to [...]
Political correctness has gone too far
The phrase “politically correct” first became a popular expression in the 1970s. At first, it was intended to mean “inclusive.” It was meant to curb the use of language that would cause an individual of any cultural or social group to feel offended or excluded. Its main focus was to find the most neutral way [...]
NorCal NBA teams face questions
After a 149-days lockout, NBA players and owners reached a tentative agreement — which they probably could have reached 148 days ago. It’s good news for basketball fans, but Northern California’s two NBA teams face a bevy of questions. Some will be answered soon, others won’t be clear until the season ends. Following are 10 [...]
