Todd R. Hansen

3 days ago | dailyrepublic.com | Todd R. Hansen

FAIRFIELD — A proposal to have the Solano County Sheriff's Office provide law enforcement coverage for half of Vallejo is on life support. The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday delayed a final decision on approving the contract, which the Vallejo City Council has already approved. A final vote is set for July 22, though it could come earlier. There are a number of issues that have created barriers, including the initial rejection of the plan by the Deputy Sheriff's Association.

3 days ago | dailyrepublic.com | Todd R. Hansen

FAIRFIELD — Supervisor Wanda Williams was right, and she had mixed feelings about it. "Suisun City will continue to move forward as it is legally allowed," City Manager Bret Prebula said following Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting. The board had unanimously reaffirmed its position that Suisun City should meld into the county's General Plan update process its proposal to annex as much as 22,873 acres owned by California Forever. The property is about 7 miles from Suisun's city limit.

3 days ago | dailyrepublic.com | Todd R. Hansen

FAIRFIELD — The Solano County supervisors announced Tuesday it has hired a new administrator – and they stayed in house with one of their top financial advisers. Ian Goldberg, 48, who will assume his duties in early fall, has been an assistant county administrator since April 2022. He brings more than 20 years of senior and executive management experience to the post.

4 days ago | dailyrepublic.com | Todd R. Hansen

FAIRFIELD — The Solano County supervisors on Monday approved a $1.65 billion 2025-26 budget. The county shifted $7.8 million from a capital reserves account to balance the budget. The unknowns from the federal and state budgets leaves the possibility the board will be revisiting the budget in the fall, and may be looking to make cuts. By then, the county will likely have a new administrator. An announcement on who replaces Bill Emlen could come as early as today (June 24).

5 days ago | dailyrepublic.com | Todd R. Hansen

FAIRFIELD — The Napa Wildlife Rescue center has experienced a 30% increase in the number of animals it has taken in this year compared to the first half of 2024. Michelle Clancy, the managing director of the facility, said the increase is due in part to the Suisun Wildlife Rescue Center being closed since July 17.