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Fairfield, California Patch AM: a 5 min readCheers Fairfield! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How safe is that late-night street food in Fairfield?
- Why Fairfield police now suspect foul play in a woman’s disappearance
- Inmate’s dash from a Fairfield courtroom ends in quick capture
Also on today's calendar: 12th Annual Hog August Bites and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Remaining warm with some sun, temps: high: 92, low: 60.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fairfield street food vendors cited after inspections find unsafe practices, police say (cbsnews.com) — Unpermitted late-night street food vendors in Fairfield were recently cited after inspections found serious health violations, including unsafe food temperatures and unsanitary preparation. Fairfield police and Solano County Public Health say they’ll keep educating vendors but will tow vehicles and dispose of food when necessary, and they urge residents to check for valid city and county permit stickers before buying. 
2. Fairfield police say foul play involved in Chantel Brooks' disappearance (abc10.com) — Fairfield police now say they suspect foul play in the disappearance of 36-year-old Chantel Brooks, last seen at a CVS on East Travis Boulevard after leaving work in San Francisco. Investigators have executed numerous searches and are urging anyone with information to contact Fairfield police or submit an anonymous tip by phone or email.
3. Inmate runs from Fairfield courtroom, captured after brief foot chase (kioncentralcoast.com) — An inmate briefly escaped a courtroom at the Fairfield Courthouse Tuesday afternoon, knocking down a deputy district attorney before being quickly caught by deputies and police already on scene, according to the Solano County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say the man, Darian Leon Guerrero, now faces additional felony charges, with his next court date set for September 1.
4. Pregnant Hayward woman yelled at boyfriend for smoking marijuana near her, so he shot at her, police say (mercurynews.com) — A Sacramento man accused of shooting at his pregnant girlfriend in Hayward was arrested two days later in Fairfield and has since been released on GPS monitoring. While awaiting his next court hearing, he’s required to attend trade school, mental health treatment, and Narcotics Anonymous meetings under court supervision.
5. Partnership's Foster Care Model Featured in New Study (independentvoice.com) — Based in Fairfield, Partnership HealthPlan of California is being recognized for a foster care health model that improves access and coordination for about 15,000 youth across Northern California. By removing network restrictions and adding specialized liaison teams, the plan reports faster care, better behavioral health follow-up, and closer collaboration with child welfare agencies.
📸 Around Fairfield
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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12th Annual Hog August Bites →
Rio Vista
10:00 am
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
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Third Thursday Crafts at the Matt Garcia Foundation Office
Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce The Matt Garcia Foundation Office 717 Texas St, Downtown Fairfield
3:30 pm -
Governing Board Meeting (Closed Session)
Fairfield-Suisun Unified 2490 Hilborn Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534, USA
5:00 pm -
Governing Board Meeting (Open Session)
Fairfield-Suisun Unified 2490 Hilborn Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534, USA
6:00 pm -
Collaborative Wednesday/ Early Release
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Fairfield, CA 94534 -
Resume, Cover Letter and Interview Support
Fairfield-Suisun Unified 900 Travis Blvd, Fairfield, CA 94533, USA
10:00 am -
Governance Subcommittee Meeting
Fairfield-Suisun Unified 2490 Hilborn Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534, USA
2:30 pm -
Wellness Together
Dan O. Root Elementary Suisun City, CA 94585
8:30 am -
Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class." →
Solano Yacht Club, 703 Civic Center Blvd, Suisun City
8:30 am
Thursday August 20
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
📣 Fairfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Jackson Medical Supply's 25th Anniversary Party
Vacaville Chamber of Commerce Jackson Medical Supply 506 Main Street, Vacaville CA 95688
5:00 pm -
Governing Board Meeting (Closed Session)
Fairfield-Suisun Unified 2490 Hilborn Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534, USA
5:00 pm -
Governing Board Meeting (Open Session)
Fairfield-Suisun Unified 2490 Hilborn Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534, USA
6:00 pm -
Senior Sunrise
Elise P. Buckingham Charter Magnet High Vacaville, CA 95687
6:00 am
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
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- Happy 6th bday to my baby boy!
He had steak, sweet potatoes and broccoli for dinner! Anyone else gives their fur baby a whole bday celebration?! (Nextdoor E Wyoming St) - Anypne recognize this child?
Found, green valley. Police called already. Update: child was autistic and non verbal. Was able to stay with him until officers arrived on scene and… (Nextdoor Lakeshore)
- PetSmart posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Full Time in Fairfield. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T0675) in Fairfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfield here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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