🌱 How Fairfield police resolved a tense armed standoff on San Benito Street.

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In today's newsletter:

• How Fairfield police resolved a tense armed standoff on San Benito Street.
• What Fairfield residents should do during this week's intense heat advisory.
• How hot will Fairfield get in this week's Bay Area heat wave?

Also on today's calendar: Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class" and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and very hot, temps: high: 105, low: 71.
• Thursday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 100 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 59-year-old man arrested for threats after standoff situation in Fairfield (kcra.com) — Fairfield residents were asked to shelter in place Monday afternoon during a police standoff on San Benito Street, where officers say a 59-year-old man with firearms allegedly threatened people inside a home. Crisis negotiators used phone contact and drone surveillance before the man surrendered peacefully, and a dependent adult inside was unharmed. Police removed a rifle and shotgun from the property after the arrest.
   

• Heat advisory affecting Northern California Wednesday and Thursday (sacbee.com) — Fairfield is under a National Weather Service heat advisory from Wednesday morning through Thursday night, with highs near 100 and warm overnight lows that could strain anyone without good cooling. The alert covers much of Northern California, including Central Solano County, and urges residents to stay hydrated, limit midday outdoor work, and check on vulnerable neighbors, children, and pets. Officials also stress knowing heat illness symptoms and calling 911 for emergencies.
   

• Bay Area to see heat wave after major forecast shift. Here's a timeline (fresnobee.com) — Fairfield is expected to hit around 90 degrees on Labor Day, kicking off a three-day Bay Area heat wave that will bring some of the year's hottest weather to inland communities. Forecasters say weakening sea breezes and lingering moisture from Hurricane Marie will drive hot days and unusually warm nights through Thursday before cooler marine air returns late week.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fairfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class" →
  Park Delta Bay, 922 W Brannan Island Rd, Isleton
  7:45 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Board Meeting
  Travis Unified Fairfield, CA 94533
• Collaborative Day/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
Thursday September 10
• TEC Picture Day
  Travis Education Center Fairfield, CA 94533
  9:00 am
Friday September 11
• Quarter 1 Progress Grades Due
  Travis Education Center Fairfield, CA 94533
• Timberwolf Talks with Admin & MCA
  Nelda Mundy Elementary Fairfield, CA 94534
  8:15 am
• Parent Cafe
  Weir Preparatory Academy Fairfield, CA 94533
  8:30 am
• Football @ Armijo
  Angelo Rodriguez High 824 Washington St, Fairfield, CA 94533, USA
  5:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 8
• Drama - Fall Play Auditions
  Will C. Wood High Vacaville, CA 95687
  8:45 am
• Lunch Mob at Hecho En Mexico
  Vacaville Chamber of Commerce Hecho En Mexico 1040 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville, CA, 95688
  12:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Collaborative Day/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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ***STUDIO AVAILABLE FOR RENT***
  Serious inquiries only. Please message me if interested. Green Valley-Fairfield. Quiet & safe neighborhood, Legacy Collection. Studio above detached… (Nextdoor Vintage Green Valley)
• Has anyone had a dental emergency on a weekend or holiday?
  If you did, what did you do? My husband is in excruciating pain from a bad tooth and we've tried many dentists offices and no luck. (Nextdoor Kolob and Gregory Heights)

• Partners Personnel posted a job opening for Sanitation (ID #533056) in Fairfield. Apply here.
• Westamerica Bancorporation posted a job opening for Central Services Clerk in Fairfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vacaville

• Two killed in I-80 crash near Dixon (thereporter.com)
• Native-American heritage put on pedestal at Peña Adobe Park (fresnobee.com)
• Prep football: Vacaville can't duplicate success in loss to West Park (fresnobee.com)

Benicia

• Napa, Solano leaders urge standing up for unions in 'a battle for humanity' at annual Labor Day Breakfast (thereporter.com)
• High School Report: Justin-Siena boys water polo reaches Sierra Shootout final (napavalleyregister.com)
• Benicia Oktoberfest – Sept. 19 (news24-680.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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