Vacaville Election Results, Remember A Veteran, & Prison Homicide

We have local election results, weekend events, and a call to action for an awesome fundraiser to honor fallen veterans…

Vacaville Election Results

There are technically more votes coming in, but preliminary results for local races have some apparent winners. Most notably, Councilmember Michael Silva is leading by a large margin over his challenger. Councilmember Jason Roberts appears to have been ousted by Ted Fremouw. Councilmember Roy Stockton successfully ran unopposed.

The Vacaville Unified School District bond measure (Measure E) appears to be failing by a narrow margin. We also have preliminary results for School Board, City Clerk, and Treasurer. READ MORE

‘Remember A Vet’ Wreath Project Seeks Support

Every December, the Wreath Project places a holiday bough at each of the 3,500 grave sites in the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery - a sprawling military cemetery on Midway Road just outside of Vacaville.

The foundation is seeking donations (no amount is too small), and volunteers to unload, place, and later remove the boughs.

This is a uniquely local, patriotic, and touching community-based program in its 12th year. With your help, the entire cemetery will be covered with boughs again this year. Let’s make it a success together! LEARN MORE

CDCR Investigates Homicide at Vacaville Prison

On Wednesday, prison guards found a 25 year-old inmate unresponsive in his cell. Lifesaving measures were unsuccessful. A 23 year-old inmate, housed in the same cell, was placed in restricted housing pending an investigation. Although an official cause of death is yet to be determined, the death is being investigated as a homicide. The deceased was an inmate sentenced in Monterey County in 2018 and was serving 12 years for gang-related assault charges. READ MORE

Other Stuff…

Vaca High Girls Volleyball Team progresses to section title on Saturday!

Nominate a child for Vacaville’s annual “Shop With a Cop”

Vacaville High School 2024 Hall of Fame inductees recognized!

City of Vacaville is hiring a Housing & Community Services Administrator

See a highlight of Vacaville’s Día de Los Muertos event last weekend

Executive Assistant, Nancy Tillotson, retires after 20 years of service with the City of Vacaville’s Community Development Department. Congrats!

Six Flags is closing theme parks. It’s unclear if Vallejo’s Discovery Kingdom will be affected.

Which Hollywood movie was filmed in Vacaville?

Events This Weekend

This is such an awesome town! Here’s what’s happening this weekend…

Friday, November 8th

• Wine & Wreath Workshop @ Sweet Pea’s Boutique (6PM)
  Create a gorgeous fall succulent wreath and enjoy a glass of wine. The workshop costs $65 which includes wine and all materials.

Saturday, November 9th

• Holly Days Craft Fair @ Downtown Vacaville (10AM - 3PM)
  Enjoy local vendors, live music, delicious food, and fun family activities! Streets will be closed for this holiday event. The California Dream Express Ride will be there!
  

• Animal Adoption Event @ Western Ranch & Pet Supply (10AM - 2PM)
  The Solano County Sheriff’s Office Animal Care Division will be at Western Ranch for a FREE adoption event this Saturday.
  

• All Hat No Cattle (Band) @ Ruhstaller (6PM)
  A country cover band from Sacramento playing covers from the 1980s to current hits!
  

• Heartless (A Tribute to Heart) @ Journey Downtown (7:30 PM)
  They’ve been heard in 25 countries by over 60,000 people and are considered the top tribute band for the rock band, Heart.
  

• Shawn Colvin & KT Tunstall @ Vacaville Performing Arts (8PM)

Sunday, November 10th

• Charcuterie Snow Globe Workshop @ The Main Grape (11AM - 3PM)
  Dive into the world of cheese and charcuterie selection, cutting techniques, and creative styling using holiday-themed props and food.

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