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Vacaville, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Vacaville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Vacaville voters are shaping these razor-thin supervisor primary races
- Which Vacaville events are coming up before the Chamber’s big gala?
- Key dates set as Vacaville roommate murder case heads toward retrial
Also on today's calendar: Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience! and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 60.
- Friday: Sunny and remaining very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Silva, Williams snag early primary leads (thereporter.com) — Vacaville voters helped put Vice Mayor Michael Silva in a narrow lead over Mayor John Carli in the District Four supervisor primary, while Wanda Williams leads in District Three. Turnout at Vacaville polling places was steady but slow, with many residents choosing to drop off mail ballots. Final results will take days as thousands of remaining ballots are processed. 
2. Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Source: Activities, Things to Do (timesheraldonline.com) — Vacaville residents have a busy June ahead, with mixers, library workshops, a Leadership Vacaville graduation, and the Chamber’s Night of Champions gala all happening in town. You’ll also find nearby arts festivals, markets, and cultural celebrations in Vallejo and Benicia if you’re up for a short drive.
3. Lipsey retrial tentatively set, defense to seek bail reduction (timesheraldonline.com) — A retrial is tentatively set in the case involving missing Vacaville resident Luther Harris, whose roommate is accused of killing him in their Vacaville apartment. Hearings in Fairfield this summer will address a new trial date, bail reduction, and related accessory charges against the defendant’s girlfriend.
4. Nutrition program benefits growers and inmates alike (agalert.com) — At California State Prison, Solano in Vacaville, inmates say a new flow of California-grown fruits and vegetables is improving their health, mood, and safety inside the facility. The Harvest of the Month program now supplies all 30 state prisons while opening a crucial market for small and mid-sized farms. Local growers and food hubs report the steady prison orders are helping them stay afloat year-round.
5. Three Aztecs Earn Spots on CSC Academic All-District Baseball Team (goaztecs.com) — Aidan Russell, a Vacaville native and San Diego State relief pitcher, has earned CSC Academic All-District honors while posting standout numbers on the mound and in the classroom. He’s joined by two Aztec teammates on the list, highlighting SDSU’s strong season and academic performance as the program prepares to move into the Pac-12 next year.
📸 Around Vacaville
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience! →
Solano Town Center, 1350 Travis Blvd, Fairfield
7:00 pm -
Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience! →
Solano Town Center, 1350 Travis Blvd, Fairfield
1:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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Summer STEAM Camps: Kindergarten-6th grades Starting June 15, 2026 →
3333 Vaca Valley Parkway Suite 800 Vacaville CA 95688
9:00 am -
Rock the Ride - benefit bike ride and walk in support of gun violence prevention →
Yountville Community Center, 6516 Washington St, Yountville
8:00 am
Monday June 15
Saturday June 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Boo, a cat who went missing in Vacaville, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 9 minutes. Message from Owner: "I really… (Nextdoor Fairmont) - The concrete bakes beneath a hot sky,
Waves of heat rise from the street. I watch as the glass door closes behind as u went in And feel the heavy, hollowed-out defeat. A gentle soul… (Nextdoor Westgate)
- U-Haul International, Inc. posted a job opening for Facility Housekeeper in Vacaville. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Maintenance Clerk in Vacaville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vacaville here.
Ok Vacaville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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