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Pittsburg makes a play for visitors’ eyes and civic pride with new signs
Just in time for summer, Pittsburg will soon unveil a new city sign spelling out its name in giant orange-and-black block letters – a perfect photo op for visitors and residents alike. “It is going to be illuminated and it’s gorgeous,” Kolette Simonton, the city’s director of recreation, said...
Solano Land Trust opposes California Forever due to fears of environmental harm
SOLANO COUNTY -- The Solano Land Trust said it has carefully weighed for months how it would respond to California Forever and its billionaire-backed push to build a new city on Solano County farmland.The board of directors wanted to make sure they all researched their stance well, weighing each potential environmental impact. Ultimately, the Trust publicly announced its opposition to the East Solano Plan on Thursday."This community has been built very clearly with the plan in mind to develop in our cities and protect the space in between our cities for working farms and natural areas. That is part of the...
Missed deadline cancels Lodi nonprofits' plans to open fireworks stands
LODI, Calif. — In a matter of days, fireworks stands normally start popping up around Lodi, but this year the status of the seasonal sales is in jeopardy. The stands are hosted by nonprofits in partnership with fireworks companies. In April, Lodi held a raffle, selecting organizations that can open fireworks sales booths and a group of alternates. Each of the six first-round picks this year partnered with TNT, including Pastor Timothy Stewart and his church, Vintage Church.
Cooling centers open in Solano County as temperatures hit triple digits
SOLANO COUNTY, Calif. — As temperatures are forecast to hit triple digits and the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning through Thursday, multiple cities within Solano County have opened cooling centers. High temperatures are expected to be in the high 90s and low 100s with lows...
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